JP6521891B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  The pachinko game machine is provided with a main control board which controls the progress of the game, and a production control board which controls the production of the game through the control of the liquid crystal display of the game board surface and the features. The effect control board is configured to perform various effects that suggest the possibility of winning a big hit between the start of the change of the special symbol on the main control board and the stop of the change. There is Patent Document 1 as a document disclosing a technology related to the production of this type of game machine.

JP, 2011-98143, A

  By the way, many renditions of this type of gaming machine are only for reproducing moving images and animations that indicate the reliability of the jackpot, and there is room for improvement in terms of the fun of the game.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the acquisition means for acquiring the determination information and the determination information acquired by the acquisition means by the establishment of the start condition. Special game determination means, and symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after variably displaying the symbol in the symbol display means based on the determination result of the special game determination means, and the special game When the determination means determines that the jackpot is won, after the symbol display control means causes the symbols to be stopped and displayed, the special game execution means for executing the special game corresponding to the won jackpot, and the acquisition means is acquired Based on the determined information, prior determination means for determining in advance prior to the determination of the special game determination means whether or not the jackpot was won, and the acquisition means A plurality of types of different degrees of reliability based on at least one of a holding storage means for holding and storing judgment information up to a predetermined upper limit number, a judgment result of the special game judgment means and a judgment result of the prior judgment means It suggests the possibility of execution of multiple types of specific effects including prefetch zone effects that suggest the possibility of the judgment information of the big hit in the reserve storage means by rushing to any of the zones, and the possibility of execution of the specific effects The effect control means for selecting one or more effects in the specific notice effect to be performed and causing the selected effect to be executed by the effect means, and the effect control means is included in the variable display of the symbol display means for a plurality of times When the pre-reading zone effect is executed as the specific effect during one or more variable displays, the specific advance effect during one variable display among the plurality of variable displays In the variable display after the variable display, the control means is provided with a control means that restricts the execution of the effect indicating the possibility that the pre-reading zone effect having a higher reliability than that in the variable display is performed. It is characterized by
In addition, when the effect control means causes the prefetch zone effect to be performed as the specific effect during one or more of the variable display of the symbol display means over the plurality of times, the effect control means performs the multiple readings As the specific advance notice effect during one of the variable display among the variable display over the second display, it may be possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that the pre-reading zone effect is performed in the variable display.

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present 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 movable combination in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 was descended. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the color of the production | presentation pattern in the game machine shown in FIG. 1, and the kind of big hit, and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the inside symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the 4th symbol 36Z. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the photo image of each step in the step-up production | presentation of the game machine shown in FIG. 1, frame color, and the reliability of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the kind of big hit notified by each appearance. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the input control processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the special symbol suspension storage area of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the effect information storage area of an effect control board. It is an example of the prior determination table of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure electric power control processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a jackpot determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and a normal symbol lottery determination table. It is an example of the symbol determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a big winning opening opening control table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game end processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a setting table at the time of special game end of a gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the figure common control control processing of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the fluctuation production pattern determination table of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation input control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch holding | maintenance change production | presentation selection processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and a final stage hold display mode determination table. It is an example of a pending display change presentation scenario determination table of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pending display change presentation scenario determination table of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading zone effect selection processing of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pre-reading zone effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 and a final stage rush zone determination table. It is an example of a pre-reading zone effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pre-reading zone effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol determination processing of the production | presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch specific advance notice production | presentation selection processing of the production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the prefetch specific advance notice production execution determination table and the prefetch specific advance notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo | simulation sequence | arrangement prior notice production | presentation selection process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pseudo | simulation run specific notice production execution determination table of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. 1, and a pseudo run specific notice production mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up production | presentation selection process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up effect execution determination table and the step-up effect final stage determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a step-up effect scenario determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up specific notice production selection process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up identification advance notice execution execution determination table and the step-up identification advance notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows change premium production selection processing of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. They are an example of the fluctuation premium production execution determination table of a production control board of a game machine shown in Drawing 1, and a premium character decision table. It is an example of the fluctuation premium production execution time decision table of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in Figure 1. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation premium specific notice production selection processing of the production control board of the game machine which is shown in Figure 1. It is an example of the premium specific advance notice production execution determination table of the production control board of the game machine which is shown in Figure 1. It is a flowchart which shows the special game presentation selection process of the presentation control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the promotion production scenario determination table of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game premium production selection processing of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a special game premium effect execution determination table and a premium character determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the special game premium production execution round decision table of the production control baseplate of the game machine which is shown in Figure 1. It is a flowchart which shows the round production control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round production control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round production control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the round production control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and the kind of big hit notified by each appearance. It is a flowchart which shows the round production control processing of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a pending internal connection chan premium effect execution determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display image of the image display apparatus of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the production control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch reach specific notice production selection process of the production control board of the game machine shown in FIG. It is an example of a prefetch reach specific notice production selection table of a production control board of a game machine shown in FIG. It is an example of the step-up identification advance notice execution determination table and the step-up identification advance notice mode determination table of the effect control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game 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 entire configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing of the gaming machine 1 has a substantially rectangular outer frame 60 and a glass door 50 that covers the game area 6 of the outer frame 60 in a visible manner.

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

  Outside the part covering 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 hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, ordinary A symbol display device 22 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 reports the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 14 of the game area 6 (hereinafter referred to as “start winning” as appropriate). It is. The second special symbol display device 21 notifies the lottery result of a big hit lottery performed with the game ball entering the second starting opening 15 of the game area 6 (hereinafter referred to as “start winning” 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 configured by seven segments of LEDs. In the following description, a special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 20 is appropriately referred to as a "first special symbol", and a special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 21 is appropriately "second special symbol Called "pattern".

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol display device 22 reports the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed with the game ball passing through the normal symbol gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 22 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols that can identify each. The normal symbol hold display 25 is for displaying the number of pending changes of the normal symbol. The normal symbol hold display 25 is composed of two left and right LEDs. The display mode of the number of reservations in the normal symbol hold display 25 is the same as that of the first special symbol hold display 23 and the second special symbol hold display 24.

  The game area 6 of the game machine 1 has a substantially egg 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 than the center in the left-right direction. At the left end of the left area 6L, rails 5a and 5b extending in an arc shape are provided at an interval slightly larger than the game balls between each other. A ball return prevention piece 5c is provided at the upper end portion of the inner rail 5b among the rails 5a and 5b.

  In the upper left of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1 and slightly inside of the right corner, three right and left effect illumination devices (lamps) 34 are provided. Under the control of the lamp control board 140, the effect illumination device 34 effects the game by light emission.

  A sound output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the three illumination devices 34 for left and right in the upper part of the glass door 50 of the gaming machine 1. Under the control of the image control board 150, the sound output device 32 performs effects of the game by sound (output of various background music (BGM) and output of sound effects).

  Below the portion covering the game area 6 in the glass door 50, an effect button 35 is provided. The effect button 35 is for changing the effect mode by the pressing operation. The effect button detection switch 35 a is provided on the effect button 35. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects that the effect button 35 has been pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that.

  At the left of the effect button 35, a cross key 39 is provided. The cross key 39 includes an upper cursor key 39A, a lower 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 upper cursor key 39A, the lower cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D.

  In the upper cursor key 39A, the lower cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D of the cross key 39, cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d are provided. The central key 39E is provided with a central key detection switch 39e. When it is detected that the upper cursor key 39A is pressed, the arrow key detection switch 39a outputs a signal indicating that. When it is detected that the lower cursor key 39B is pressed, the arrow key detection switch 39b outputs a signal indicating that. When it is detected that the left cursor key 39C is pressed, the arrow key detection switch 39c outputs a signal indicating that. When it is detected that the right cursor key 39D is pressed, the arrow key detection switch 39d outputs a signal indicating that. When the center key detection switch 39e detects that the center key 39E is pressed, it outputs a signal indicating that.

  On the back side of the effect button 35 in the glass door 50, a tray for storing gaming balls is provided. At the lower right of the effect button 35 in the glass door 50, the operation handle 3 is provided. The player performs a firing operation which is an operation of holding the operation handle 3 with his / her right hand and turning it clockwise.

  A touch sensor 3 a is provided in the operation handle 3. The touch sensor 3a is formed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. A ball feeding solenoid 4 b is provided in a receptacle of the glass door 50. The ball feed solenoid 4b is configured of a straight forward solenoid. In the vicinity of the pivoting portion of the operation handle 3, a firing volume 3b and a firing solenoid 4a are provided. The launch volume 3b is comprised of a variable resistor. The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid.

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

  By the energization control of the launch control board 160, the ball feed solenoid 4b sends out the game balls on the tray one by one toward the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a. The firing solenoid 4a rotates the striking member. The game balls sent from the tray toward the hitting member are hit between the rails 5a and 5b by the rotation of the hitting member and guided to the rails 5a and 5b to rise. The game ball raised between the rails 5a and 5b passes the ball return prevention piece 5c, reaches the game area 6, and falls unpredictably in the game area 6.

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

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

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

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

  The first large winning opening 16 is provided with a first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b which is a special electric combination, and a first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c for switching the opening and closing of the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b. There is. The first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b has a rectangular plate shape substantially the same size as the first large winning opening 16. The lower edge of the first large winning opening / closing door 16 b is pivotally attached to the lower edge of the first large winning opening 16. When the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c is turned off, the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is erected substantially flush with the board of the game area 6, and the first large winning opening 16 is closed. When the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c is turned on, the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is opened forward with the lower edge of the first large winning opening 16 as a fulcrum.

  While the first big winning opening door 16b is in the closed state, the gaming ball falling from the upper side of the first big winning opening 16 passes the front of the first big winning opening 16 as it is. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is in a closed state, the gaming ball does not enter the first large winning opening 16. On the other hand, while the first big winning opening door 16b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the first big winning hole 16 turned upward of the first big winning opening door 16b. It is guided to the side of the first large winning opening 16 by hitting the surface of the receiving tray. Therefore, while the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is in the open state, the gaming ball can easily enter the first large winning opening 16.

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

  The second large winning opening 17 is provided with a second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b which is a special electric combination, and a second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c for switching the opening and closing of the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b. There is. The second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b has a rectangular plate shape substantially the same size as the second large winning opening 17. The lower edge of the second big winning opening opening and closing door 17 b is pivotally attached to the lower edge of the second big winning opening 17. When the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c is turned off, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is erected substantially flush with the board of the game area 6, and the second large winning opening 17 is closed. When the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c is turned on, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is opened forward with the lower edge of the second large winning opening 17 as a fulcrum.

  While the second large winning opening door 17b is closed, the game ball falling from the upper right and upper left of the second large winning opening 17 passes directly in front of the second large opening 17 Do. Therefore, while the second big winning opening opening and closing door 17b is in a closed state, the gaming ball does not enter the second big winning opening 17. On the other hand, while the second large winning opening door 17b is in the open state, most of the game balls falling from above the second large winning opening 17 turned upward of the second large winning opening door 17b. It is guided to the side of the second large winning opening 17 by hitting the surface of the receiving tray. Therefore, while the second big winning opening opening and closing door 17b is in the open state, the gaming ball can easily enter the second big winning opening 17.

  Above the second large 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 start port 14 and the second start port 15 are vertically aligned. The first starting opening 14 is provided with a first starting opening detection switch 14 a for detecting passage of gaming balls in the first starting opening 14. When the first starting opening detection switch 14a detects the passage of the gaming ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out.

  The second starting opening 15 is provided with a second starting opening detection switch 15 a for detecting passage of gaming balls in the second starting opening 15. When the second starting opening detection switch 15a detects the passage of the gaming ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out.

  The second start port 15 is provided with a pair of movable pieces 15 b. The open / close state of these movable pieces 15b is switched by the start opening / closing solenoid 15c. When the start-up opening and closing solenoid 15c is turned off, the pair of movable pieces 15b are in the closed state in which each is upright. When the start-up opening and closing solenoid 15c is turned on, the pair of movable pieces 15b is in an open state in which the movable piece 15b is inclined in the shape of an inverted V. The movable piece 15b constitutes an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as "electric chew" as appropriate) as a normal electric part. While the movable piece 15b is in the closed state, most of the gaming balls falling toward the second start opening 15 from the upper left and right of the second start opening 15 hit the outer surface of the movable piece 15b and bounce off. For this reason, while the movable piece 15 b is in the closed state, the gaming ball hardly passes through the second starting opening 15. On the other hand, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, most of the gaming balls falling toward the second start hole 15 from the diagonally upper right of the second start hole 15 are guided to the inner surface of the movable piece 15b. The second start port 15 is reached. Therefore, while the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the gaming ball can easily pass through the second starting opening 15.

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

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, the jackpot is triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol by the start winning of the first start opening 14 and the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol by the start winning of the second start opening 15. If the lottery is executed and the jackpot is won, the corresponding special symbol among the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped by the symbol according to the type of the jackpot after the variable display of the predetermined period, and this stopped symbol shows A special game corresponding to the type of jackpot is executed. In the special game, the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 until the winning number of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 reaches the specified number or the opening time reaches the specified time. The opening game is a round game for one round, and this round game is repeated multiple times. There are seven types of jackpots of the gaming machine 1 as follows.

a1. The first 16R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games of the first round to the sixteenth round are performed. In the round games of the first round to the eighth round of the 16 round games, the first large winning opening 16 until the specified number (for example, 9) of the winning number of the first large winning opening 16 or 29 seconds have passed The first large winning opening 16 is opened and closed in an opening and closing manner of opening the winning opening 16 → closing the first large winning opening 16 for 2 seconds. In round games of the ninth to sixteenth rounds, opening of the second large winning opening 17 until the number of winnings of the second large winning opening 17 reaches a prescribed number (for example, nine) or 29 seconds elapses → 2 seconds The second large winning opening 17 is opened and closed in the opening and closing manner of closing the second large winning opening 17.

  If the jackpot is won, the gaming state related to the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is the low probability gaming state (the jackpot lottery winning probability is 2/599) and the high probability gaming state (big hit lottery winning probability) In the two states of (20/599), the player is in a high probability gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, when this jackpot is won, the game state concerning the ordinary electric character (movable piece 15b) after the end of the special game, electric power support state (the movable piece 15b is frequently opened for a long time, the second starting opening Of the two states, that is, the state in which it becomes easy to win the start 15) and the non-electric chow support state (the state in which the movable piece 15b is difficult to be released), the electric chow support state becomes advantageous to the player and the gaming state related to the special symbol is Of the two states of time shortening state (state in which the variation time of the special symbol becomes relatively short) and non-time shortening state (state in which the variation time of the special symbol becomes relatively long), the time shortening state advantageous to the player It becomes. The state relating to the ordinary electric symbol and the state relating to the special symbol are subordinate to each other, and when the state relating to the ordinary electric symbol is the electric chow support state, the state relating to the special symbol is the time shortening state. In the following description, the state in which the state related to the ordinary electric character is the electric chow support state and the state in which the special symbol relates to the time shortening state is called "time saving game state", and the state related to the ordinary electric character is not A state in which the electric chow support state and the state relating to the special symbol are the non-time shortening state is referred to as the "non-time saving game state".

  During the non-time-saving gaming state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is 1 / 65,536, and the variation time of the normal symbol is 29 seconds, and the second starting port 15 per winning of the normal symbol lottery becomes normal. The opening time of the movable piece 15b is 0.2 seconds. In addition, during the short time game state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes 65535/65536, the variation time of the normal symbol becomes 3 seconds, the movable piece 15b of the second starting opening 15 per winning of the normal symbol lottery Opening time is 3.5 seconds.

b1. The first 8R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games of the first round to the eighth round are performed. In the eight round games, opening of the first large winning opening 16 until the predetermined number (for example, nine) of the first large winning opening 16 reaches a prescribed number (for example, nine) or the first large winning of two seconds The first big winning opening 16 is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode of closing the opening 16. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

c1. The first 8R regular hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games of the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing of the first big winning opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

d1. The first 2R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, two round games of the first round to the second round are performed. In two rounds of games, opening of the first large winning opening 16 until the number of winnings of the first large winning opening 16 reaches a prescribed number (for example, nine) or 0.4 seconds elapses → first of 2 seconds The first big winning opening 16 is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode of closing the big winning opening 16. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

f1. The second 16R probability variation This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games of the first round to the sixteenth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 in the 16 round games is the same as that of the first 16R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

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

i1. The second 8R regular hit This jackpot is one of those that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, eight round games of the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing of the first big winning opening 16 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first 8R probability variation. When the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the low probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

  In the following description, the first 16R probability variation, the first 8R probability variation, the first 2R probability variation, the second 16R probability variation, and the second 8R probability variation are collectively referred to as “certain probability variation” as appropriate. . Also, the first 8R normal hit and the second 8R normal hit are collectively referred to as “normal hit” as appropriate. Also, the first 16R probability variation per unit and the second 16R probability variation per unit are collectively referred to as “per 16R” as appropriate. A first 8R probability variation, a first 8R regular variation, a second 8R probability variation, and a second 8R regular variation are collectively referred to as “per 8R” as appropriate.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is executed to determine whether the normal symbol hits or not, triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the normal symbol by passing the gaming ball of the normal symbol gate 13, and the winning symbol is won in this normal symbol lottery. In this case, the movable piece 15b, which is a normal motorized part, is in an open state over a predetermined period. While the movable piece 15b is in the open state, the gaming ball easily passes through the second starting opening 15, so that the starting condition of the second special symbol is easily established.

  At the center of the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 11 is provided. A game ball having reached the bottom of the game area 6 without entering any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17 Is discharged through this out port 11.

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

  Describing in more detail, the gaming machine 1 performs the symbol variation production in accordance with the symbol variation from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the stop. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the symbol variation effect, the image display device 31 includes the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z (hereinafter, these symbols 36L, 36C, 36R) , 36Z are appropriately displayed as "effect pattern 36". The left special symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are synchronized 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 second symbol The same jackpot lottery result is notified as the special symbol of the special symbol display device 21 indicates.

  The symbols displayed as the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are “1” symbol, “2” symbol, “3” symbol, “4” symbol, “5” symbol, “6” symbol, “ There are 7 "symbols," 8 "symbols, and" 9 "symbols. As shown in FIG. 6A, of these nine types, "3" and "7" are red symbols. "1", "5" and "9" are green symbols. "2", "4", "6" and "8" are blue symbols. Further, the display modes of the fourth symbol 36Z include a first display mode, a second display mode, and a third display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the variation display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 starts, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Each is one round display of "1" symbol → "2" symbol → "3" symbol → "4" symbol → "5" symbol → "6" symbol → "7" symbol → "8" symbol → "9" symbol The fourth symbol 36Z starts round-trip display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the variation of the special symbol is stopped after lapse of a predetermined variation time, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z stop at the combination corresponding to the special symbol displayed and stopped, and stop If the displayed combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z is a big hit, 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 always matches the type of jackpot notified by the special symbol.

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

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

  When the jackpot lottery wins a 2R probability variation, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are "135" and the fourth symbol 36Z is stopped in the first display mode. When the jackpot lottery result is a loss, it stops by the combination which is not any of the above.

  Here, the fourth symbol 36Z has a display size extremely smaller than the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. For this reason, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in the same symbol combination other than "777" and "333", at the time of stopping, per 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, and 8R regular collision It does not know which one was won. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped in the symbol combination of "777" or "333", it is easily understood that the player has won the 16R probability variation at the stopping time.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are stopped in the combination of the big hit to play a special game, a special game is produced according to the special game. I do. In the special game effect, the image display device 31 displays an image for guiding a right hit, an image indicating the number of rounds in a round game, and the like.

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

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

When the number of pending display of the first special symbol pending display 23 increases, the images 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) according to the pending number after the increase Appear. When the number of pending display of the second special symbol pending display 24 increases, the images 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) according to the pending number after the increase Appear.

During the display of the first special symbol hold display 23 and the number of pending display of the image 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4), one time of the special symbol Each time a change is completed, the image 37 (0) disappear in the variation, the image 37 of the first hold ₍₁₎ is moved to the position of the variation image 37 (0) of the variation, the second pending subsequent image 37 ₁ (2), 37 ₁ (3), or 37 ₁ (4) move to the position to the right of each other.

While the display of the second special symbol hold display 24 and the corresponding displayed image 37 ₂ (1), 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4), one time of the special symbol Each time a change is completed, the image 37 (0) disappear in the variation, the first hold image 37 2 ₍₁₎ is moved to the position of the variation image 37 (0) of the variation, the second pending subsequent image 37 ₂ (2), 37 ₂ (3), or 37 ₂ (4) move to the position to the left of each other.

In the following description, 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 “pending display image 37”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is, in the symbol variation production, based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, normal reach production which is the jackpot notice production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, all rotation reach production, operation production, relottery production, pseudo A plurality of types of specific effects including a series effect and one or more effects in a specific advance notice indicating the possibility of execution of those specific effects are selected, and the selected effect is executed. Further, in the special game effect, the gaming machine 1 is one of a plurality of types of specific effects including promotion effects and a specific notice effect indicating the possibility of execution of those specific effects based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Alternatively, a plurality of effects are selected, and the selected effects are executed. The outline of each effect executed as the symbol variation effect or the special game effect is as follows.

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

As shown in FIG. 7 (b), SP reach effect may be executed as part of the symbol change effect. In this case, the SP reach effect is executed at time t _SP after time t _NR within the variation time T of the special symbol. SP reach production is one of the development effects developed from normal reach production. In the SP reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the reach state are displayed in the upper right corner in the image display device 31, and animation character images by a plurality of characters are displayed in the center in the image display device 31. Be done. The reliability of the jackpot when developing from normal reach production to SP reach production is higher than when not developing to SP reach production.

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

As shown in FIG. 7 (d), there may be a case where the full rotation reach effect is executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the total rotation reach demonstration is performed, a time t _ZKT after time t _NR in fluctuation time special symbol T. The all-rotation reach effect is one of the development effects. Moreover, all the rotation reach production is also one of the big hit fixed production (a production that notifies that before the production pattern 36 stops in the combination of the big hit). In the full rotation reach effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R fluctuate while being aligned in the combination of the same kind of symbols.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a) and FIG. 8 (b), an operation effect may be executed as part of the symbol change effect. In this case, it is the time t _SS slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the variation time T of the special symbol that the operation effect is executed. In the operation effect, an image imitating the effect button 35, an indicator image showing the progress of the operation acceptance effective period of the effect button 35, and a character image of "Press!" Prompting the operation of the effect button 35 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the case where the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, when the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period, the movable character 33a is lowered. The effect in which the movable role falls is one of the jackpot determination effects (rendering effects that notify the player before stopping in a combination of the jackpots 36). As shown in FIG. 8B, when the jackpot is not won by the jackpot lottery, the movable part 33a is not lowered regardless of whether the effect button 35 is pressed within the operation reception valid period.

As shown in FIG. 8C and FIG. 8D, the re-lottery effect may be executed as part of the symbol variation effect. In this case, the re-lottery effect is executed at time t _SCHU slightly before the stop of the special symbol within the variation time T of the special symbol. In the re-lottery effect, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped (slightly swayed) in a combination that is not unique to each 16R (either “333” or “777”) Stop). After that, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R re-shift over a short time, and temporarily stop again with the same or a different symbol combination as before temporary stop, and the temporary stop is at the stop of the special symbol Keep up.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (c), at the stop of the special symbol, the symbol combination of “left symbol 36L”, “middle symbol 36C” and “right symbol 36R” (one of “333” and “777”) notifies of winning of 16R probability variation If the symbol combination before re-variation is one of “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888”, and “999” (Fig. 8) In the example of (c), it becomes "222"), and the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after re-change becomes either of "333" and "777" ("777" in the example of FIG. 8C). The effect that the symbol combination at the time of temporary stop after this re-change becomes either “333” or “777” is that the 16R probability variation per decision effect (before the rendering pattern 36 stops in the combination unique to the 16R probability variation) Is one of the effects).

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

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (a), 9 (b), and 9 (c), there may be cases where the pseudo-series effect is executed as a part of the symbol variation effect. The pseudo series effect is an effect of repeating the pseudo fluctuation consisting of the temporary stop in the pseudo link chance mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R and the subsequent re-variation display over a maximum of three times. The false connection chances are “112”, “445”, “556”, “889”, and “991”. The reliability of the jackpot in the pseudo series effect increases as the number of times of the pseudo variation increases. The third simulated fluctuation in the simulated fluctuation effect of three simulated fluctuation is one of the jackpot finalization effects (effects of notifying that before the rendering pattern 36 stops at the jackpot combination).

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), 1 th pseudo continuous effect, second, or third time before the time t of the pseudo variation _'GJ1, t' _GJ2, or t _'GJ3 (Fig 9 (d In the example of), it is suggested that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the false connection chance eye mode in the false change at time t ′ _GJ2 ) before the second false change. An effect to be performed may be executed as a pseudo linked specific advance notice effect. In the specific notice effect in this case, a pseudo run chance eye dejab image appears in which three designs of the pseudo run chance eye aspect are shown semitransparently at the lower left of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), step-up effects may be executed as part of the symbol variation effects. The step-up effect is a step effect from the stage which is designated as the final stage among the special stages which can be advanced after passing the upper limit of the normal stage only in the case of each stage within the normal stage having the upper limit of four stages and the jackpot determined Is an effect that develops. In the step presentation of each stage of the normal stage 1 to the special stage, a photo image of a girl specific to each stage is superimposed on the photo image of the previous stage to appear. There are three frame colors of the photo image appearing in the step effect of each step of the step-up effect, blue, green and red. There are developmental junctions between successive stages in the step-up production, and the frame color of the photo image is divided into a plurality of development destinations at the developmental junction.

  FIG. 11 is a view showing the relationship between the photo image of each step and the frame color and the jackpot reliability in the step-up effect. As shown in FIG. 11, in the step-up effect, the jackpot reliability becomes higher as the higher stages are developed. Also, in the case of a photo image of the same stage, the green frame is more reliable than the blue frame, and the red frame is more reliable than the green frame. In the special stage step effect, the background color in the frame in the photo image of stage 4 usually becomes gold. The step effect of this special stage is one of the jackpot determination effects (rendering effects that notify that before the effect pattern 36 stops in the combination of the jackpots).

When the step-up effect is executed, the step effect of the normal step 1 is executed at the time t _SUP1 within the variation time T of the special symbol, and the step effect of the normal step 2 is executed at the time t _SUP1 It is time t _SUP2 later than that, and the step effect of the normal stage 3 is executed at time t _SUP3 later than the time t _SUP2 , and the step effect of the normal stage 4 is executed at the time t _SUP3 from a time _{t SUP4} subsequent to, the step rendition of special steps are performed is a time _{t SUPS} after time _{t SUP4.}

Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), the time of the development branch point t ' _SUP2 before developing into the normal stage 2 in the step-up production and the time of the development branch point before developing into the normal stage 3. t ' _SUP3 or, at time t' _SUP 4 of the developmental junction before development to the step effect of the normal step 4, an effect indicating which step is reached in the step effect is executed as a step-up specific preview effect There is a case. In the specific advance notice effect in this case, an arrival stage dejab image is displayed in which the number of stages reached in the step production is indicated by a blue semitransparent color which is a normal color.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), FIG. 12 (b), and FIG. 12 (c), there are cases where a fluctuation premium effect is executed as a part of the symbol fluctuation effect. The fluctuation premium effect is an effect of implicitly notifying the determination of the jackpot by the appearance of any of the premium characters A, B, and C.

  FIG. 13A shows the relationship between the premium characters A, B, and C and the type of jackpot reported by the appearance of each. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the gaming machine 1, when the premium character A appears during the change of the special symbol, it is determined that the symbol of the jackpot stops in the change. When the premium character B appears during the variation of the special symbol, it is determined that either the symbol per 16R probability variation or the symbol per 8R probability variation is stopped in the variation. When the premium character C appears while the special symbol is changing, it is determined that the symbol per 16R probability variation is stopped in the changing.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when a change premium effect (hereinafter referred to as "premium effect A" as appropriate) for causing the premium character A to appear, the appearance of the premium character A is a change time of the special symbol. _{Any one} of time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 from immediately after the start of fluctuation in T to just before fluctuation stop (in the example of FIG. _12A , time t _HPLM3 ) It is. Here, among these, time t _{HPLM 6} is more than the temporary stop time after the re-variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R in the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8 (c) and FIG. 8 (d)). It is late time.

As shown in FIG. 12 (b), when a fluctuation premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “premium effect B” as appropriate) for causing the premium character B to appear, the appearance of the premium character B occurs at time t _HPLM1 , t _{One of HPLM 2} , t _{HPLM 3} , t _{HPLM 4} , t _{HPLM 5} , and t _HPLM 6 (in the example of FIG. 12 (b), time t _{HPLM 4} ).

As shown in FIG. 12C, when a change premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “premium effect C” as appropriate) for causing the premium character C to appear, the appearance of the premium character C occurs at time t _HPLM1 , t _{One of HPLM 2} , t _{HPLM 3} , t _{HPLM 4} , t _{HPLM 5} , and t _HPLM 6 (in the example of FIG. _12C , time t _{HPLM 5} ).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), as part of the symbol variation presentation, a presentation that suggests the possibility of the execution of the fluctuation premium presentation may be executed as a premium specified advance presentation presentation. Fluctuation premium notice effects are executed at time t ' _HPLM1 , t' _HPLM2 , t ' _HPLM3 , t' _HPLM4 , t ' _HPLM5 from immediately after the start of fluctuation within the fluctuation time T of the special symbol until just before the fluctuation stop. , And t ' _HPLM6 . In the specific notice effect in this case, a premium character dejab image in which the premium characters A, B, or C are shown in a semitransparent manner appears.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a), 14 (b), and 14 (c), a promotion effect may be executed as part of the special game effect during the special game. The promotion effect is stopped at the symbol combination of left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, and right symbol 36R “111”, “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “888” or “999” In the special game to be performed triggered by the event, at the beginning of the execution of the special game, 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, and 8R regular hit or without showing clearly, which jackpot during the special game It is an effect that clearly indicates whether it was won. In the promotion effect, one or more of the effects of the following four types of effect patterns are executed in the first to eighth rounds of the special game.

a2. Production pattern G1 (Gase production)
This effect pattern indicates that the promotion has not been successful. In this effect pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, and the character stops at the center of the screen to open the treasure box, but nothing appears from the treasure box.

b2. Production pattern G2 (Gase production)
This effect pattern indicates that the promotion has not been successful. In this effect pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box is opened, and a skull mark appears from the treasure box.

c2. Production pattern B (permanent variation per promotion decision production)
This effect pattern indicates that the player has won either a 16R probability variation or an 8R probability variation. In this effect pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box is opened, and an airplane mark appears from the treasure box.

d2. Production pattern C (promoted confirmed production per 16R)
This effect pattern is to inform that 16R probability variation win is won. In this effect pattern, a character carrying a treasure box appears from the right end, the character stops at the center of the screen, the treasure box opens, and a star mark appears from the treasure box.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 16R probability _variation , time t _S1R in the first round, time t _S2R in the second round, time t in the third round _S3R , time t _S4R in the fourth round, time t _S5R in the fifth round, time t _S6R in the sixth round, time t _S7R in the seventh round, and time t _S8R in the eighth round The effect of the effect pattern C is executed at time 1 (time t _{S7R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)), and one or more times before that (time t _S1R and t _{S4R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)) The effect of the effect pattern G1, G2, or B is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the promotion effect is executed in the special game per 8R probability _variation , time t _S1R , t _S2R , t _S3R , t _S4R , t _S5R , t _S6R , t _S7R , and t _S8R The effect of the rendering pattern B is executed at time 1 of 1 (time t _{S7R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)), and one or more times before that (time t _{S1R in} the example of FIG. 14 (a)). And t _S4R ) executes the effect of the effect pattern G1 or G2. The effect of the effect pattern C is not executed.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 15A, when a special game premium effect (hereinafter referred to as “special game premium effect B” as appropriate) for causing the premium character B to appear is executed, the first occurrence of the premium character B is time _{t TPLM1} in round, time _{t TPLM2} in the second round, the time _{t TPLM3} in the third round, the time _{t TPLM4} fourth in round, time _t in the fifth round _TPLM5, time t in the sixth round _TPLM6, a time _{t TPLM7} in the seventh round, and any time _{t TPLM8} eighth the round (time _{t TPLM5} in the example of FIG. 15 (a)).

As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when a special game premium effect (hereinafter referred to as "special game premium effect C" as appropriate) for causing the premium character C to appear is executed, it is time t that the premium character C appears. _{Any one of TPLM 1} , t _{TPLM 2} , t _{TPLM 3} , t _{TPLM 4} , t _{TPLM 5} , t _{TPLM 6} , t _{TPLM 7} and t _{TPLM 8} (in the example of FIG. _15A, time t _{TPLM 6} ).

  In addition, when the change of the special symbol is suspended due to the start winning of the first startup port 14 or the second startup port 15, the gaming machine 1 performs the pre-reading continuous effect across a series of fluctuations with the suspended fluctuation as the final fluctuation. May run. There are two types of pre-reading continuous effect, pre-reading hold display change effect and pre-reading zone effect. The prefetch hold display change effect is an effect that suggests that there may be a jackpot in the hold due to the change in the display mode of the hold display image 37. The pre-reading zone effect is an effect that suggests that there may be a jackpot in the hold by entering any of a plurality of types of pre-reading zones.

As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the start winning combination causes the suspension of the variation of the special symbol, and the suspension (in the example of FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the first special) If the prefetch change display effect is executed with the final change as the third change of symbol) and the corresponding change, time t _HH immediately after the start of each change from the start winning combination to the final change (FIG. 16 (a) And in the example of FIG. 16 (b), the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the second preceding fluctuation of the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the immediately preceding fluctuation of the final fluctuation, the final fluctuation The display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final variation changes to any of blue, green, and red at time t _HH (0) immediately after the start of. In pre-reading hold indication change production, reliability of the jackpot becomes high in order of blue <green <red.

As shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the start winning combination causes the suspension of the variation of the special symbol, and the suspension (in the example of FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), the first special) When the look-ahead zone effect is executed in which the final change is the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol, the time t _ZN after the start of each change from the start winning combination to the final change (FIG. 17 (a) and FIG. In the example of 17 (b), the time t _ZN (2) after the start of the last two fluctuations of the final fluctuation, the time t _ZN (1) after the start of the one before the final fluctuations, the start of the final fluctuation At a later time t _ZN (0)), the background image of the effect pattern 36 changes to any of the prefetch zone X, the prefetch zone Y, and the prefetch zone Z. In the pre-reading zone effect, the reliability of the jackpot becomes higher in the order of pre-reading zone X <pre-reading zone Y <pre-reading zone Z.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, the time t ′ _ZN before the rush time t _ZN of the prefetch zone in the prefetch zone effect (in the example of FIG. 17C, the rush time t _ZN of the prefetch zone Y 1 In the previous time t ′ _ZN (1)), when the effect that indicates the possibility that the pre-reading zone effect, which is the effect of the same variation as the previous fluctuation, is performed is executed as the pre-reading specified advance notice effect at the time of t) There is. In the specific notice effect in this case, a prefetch zone dejab image in which the background of the prefetch zone is shown in a semitransparent manner appears at the lower right of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back of the gaming machine 1, the main control board 110, effect control board 120, payout control board 130, power supply board 170, game information output terminal board 30, power plug 171, power switch (not shown) And a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the activation operation is performed on the gaming machine 1, power is supplied from the power supply substrate 170 to the main control substrate 110, the effect control substrate 120, and the payout control substrate 130, and the substrates 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 is provided with 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 is composed of a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c.

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

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

  The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b and performs arithmetic processing based on input signals from the detection switches and the timer. Further, the main CPU 110a directly controls the display devices 20 to 22 and the displays 23 to 25 or transmits a command to another substrate according to the result of the arithmetic processing. When the activation operation is performed, the main CPU 110a executes an initialization process, and after the initialization process is finished and a game is possible, a jackpot random number value (random number value in a random number range of 0 to 599), Special symbol random number value (random number value of random number range of 0 to 99), random value for reach judgment (random number value of random number range of 0 to 99), random number value of special figure variation (random number value of random number range of 0 to 99) , Normal symbol random number value (random number value of random number range of 0 to 65535), etc. While updating various random number values within each random number range, variation of special symbol, variation of normal symbol, and games such as special games Control the progression.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a. The main RAM 110c has a special symbol hold storage area, a special figure special power processing data storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a common pattern general processing data storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, the number of rounds (R ) Storage area, winning a prize opening ball number (C) storage area, high probability gaming flag storage area, short time gaming flag storage area, gaming state buffer, the first special symbol hold number counter, the second special symbol hold number counter, ordinary Number of symbol holding number counter, high probability game number (X) counter, time saving number (J) counter, special symbol time counter, special gaming timer counter, normal symbol time counter, auxiliary gaming timer counter, various transmission data storage areas for effects etc A storage area is provided. Here, at the time of power interruption, the data in the used area of the main RAM 110c is added with a checksum and backed up by the backup power supply, and at the time of power restoration, the data backed up by the backup power supply is recovered through a data check by the checksum. It is supposed to get.

  The power supply substrate 170 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and supplies a disconnection detection signal indicating whether or not the power supply voltage has become equal to or less than a predetermined value to the main control substrate 110 and the effect control substrate 120. The power supply substrate 170 has a backup power supply made of a capacitor. The power supply substrate 170 sets the disconnection detection signal to the high level while the power supply voltage exceeds the predetermined value, and sets the disconnection detection signal to the low level when the power supply voltage becomes lower than the predetermined value.

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

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

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

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of the game balls. The payout control board 130 is bi-directionally communicably connected to the main control board 110. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown). The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the payout ball counting switch 132 for detecting whether the gaming ball has been paid out, the door opening switch 133, and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, a corresponding command is transmitted to the main control board 110. On the output side of the payout control board 130, the payout motor 131 of the payout device for paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls from the storage portion of the gaming balls is connected. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to pay out a predetermined gaming ball. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the payout CPU.

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

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

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

  The sound DSP of the image control board 150 is connected to a sound ROM for storing various sound data relating to music, voice, sound effects and the like, and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the sound DSP. The sound DSP reads sound data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU from the sound ROM to the SDRAM to execute data processing, and amplifies the sound signal obtained by this data processing with a gain corresponding to the control signal from the CPU And outputs the amplified sound signal to the audio output device 32.

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

  In FIG. 18, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes a game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to power on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a stores it in the main RAM 110c in the on / off of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back of the gaming machine 1 at the time of power on and in the power off monitoring process (S20) at the previous power interruption. Whether or not data recovery is necessary is determined based on the power failure occurrence information backed up and the contents of the checksum, and when it is determined that recovery is not required, the main RAM 110c is cleared and recovery is determined to be required. In the case, the data in the main RAM 110c is recovered.

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110 a of the main control board 110 executes timer interrupt processing every four 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. 19, when the reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that point in the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing (S110). The time control process is a process of updating a counter used to count various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a subtracts one from each of 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 random number update processing (S120). In the random number updating 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 110 a updates each random number counter by +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the respective random number values are newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

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

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

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

  After execution of step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose power control process (S400). In the common drawing common control process, the main CPU 110a updates the value of the common drawing common processing data provided in the main RAM 110c in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, while the normal symbol storage determination process (general drawing Processing when normal processing data = 0), normal symbol variation processing (processing when general drawing general processing data = 1), normal symbol stopping processing (processing when general drawing general processing data = 2), And one of the four processings of the auxiliary game processing (processing in the case of common drawing common processing processing data = 3) is selected and executed. The details of the routine of the common control routine control process will be described later.

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

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

  After execution of step S600, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing (S700). In the output control process, the main CPU 110a outputs signals of external output data, starting opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning opening / closing solenoid data, and second large winning opening / closing solenoid data created in the data generation process of step S600. Perform port output processing. In addition, 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 the above S600. A display device output process of outputting the display device data is performed. Furthermore, a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110 c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the input control process. In FIG. 20, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning a prize opening detection switch input processing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input of a detection signal from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 12a. If no detection signal is input, the process proceeds to the next step S220. When there is an input of the detection signal, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the general winning a prize winning ball counter in the main RAM 110 c and updated.

  After execution of step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process (S220). In the special winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input of a detection signal from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. When there is no input of a detection signal from any of the first large winning opening detection switch 16a and the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S230. When there is an input of a detection signal from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the large winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c. Then, the number of big winning opening balls (C) in the main RAM 110c (C) storage area is updated by +1.

  After execution of step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process (S230). In the first start opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input of a detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a. If there is no input of the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S240. When there is an input of the detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the update of the winning ball counter, the determination of whether the first special symbol holding number (U1) is less than 4, the first special symbol holding Update of the first special symbol holding number (U1) when the number (U1) is less than 4, storage of random numbers in special symbol holding storage area, pre-judgment of jackpot lottery and start winning specification according to the judgment result A series of processing such as a set of command, a set of special symbol hold number specification command according to the first special symbol hold number (U1), etc. is performed. Details of the procedure of the first starting opening detection switch input process will be described later.

  After execution of step S230, the main CPU 110a performs second start port detection switch input processing (S240). In the second start opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input of a detection signal from the second start opening detection switch 15a. If there is no input of the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a proceeds to the next step S250. When there is an input of the detection signal from the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the update of the winning ball counter, the determination of whether the second special symbol holding number (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol holding Update of the second special symbol holding number (U2) when the number (U2) is less than 4, storage of random numbers in special symbol holding storage area, pre-judgment of jackpot lottery and start winning specification according to the judgment result A series of processing such as a set of command, a set of special symbol hold number specification command according to the hold number (U2) in the second special symbol hold number (U2), etc. is performed. The procedure of the second start port detection switch input process and the procedure of the first start port detection switch input process are the same except for the difference in the data 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 there is an input of a detection signal from the gate detection switch 13a. When there is no input of the detection signal from the gate detection switch 13a, the main CPU 110a ends the current input control process as it is. When the detection signal from the gate detection switch 13a is input, 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 the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter that counts the normal symbol holding number (G) is less than four. Then, when the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is less than 4, the count value (G) is incremented by 1 and updated, and an ordinary symbol random number value is acquired, and the acquired ordinary symbol random number value is ordinary Store in the symbol storage area.

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

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a adds a predetermined number (for example, three) to the starting opening prize ball counter and updates it (S230-2). After that, the main CPU 110a determines whether the count value (U1) of the first special symbol hold number counter for counting the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4 (S230-3).

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

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

  FIG. 22 (a) is a diagram showing a special symbol storage area. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the special symbol storage area is the zeroth storage unit corresponding to the variation, the first special symbol storage area corresponding to the first special symbol storage, 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 is a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third memory corresponding to the third hold And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), each storage unit in the special symbol holding storage unit can store a set of a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a variation pattern determination random number value It has become.

  After 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 part of the data storage destination in the first special symbol hold storage area (S230-6) .

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

  After execution of step S230-7, the main CPU 110a performs predetermination processing (S230-8). In this preliminary determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table of the main ROM 110b, and flags the high probability gaming flag storage area and the time saving gaming flag storage area at the time of execution of step S230-8 (when the starting condition is satisfied). Presence or absence of the set, the jackpot random number value stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area in step S230-5 ~ S230-7, a special symbol random number value, a random value for reach determination, and a random number value for special figure variation The winning combination information of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol of this time is determined based on the combination with the above.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery. In the prior judgment table, big hit random number value, special symbol random number value, gaming state (short time gaming state or non short time gaming state), random number value for reach judgment, special figure fluctuation random number value, winning information, and start winning specified command The set refers to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied and to the reference when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied And are stored separately.

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

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

  Here, the procedure of the second starting opening detection switch input process (S240) is that the reference destination of the number of reservations in steps S230-3 and S230-4 is the second special symbol reservation number counter, steps S230-5 to S230 The point where the storage destination of the random number value in -7 is the second special symbol hold storage area, the reference destination of the random number in step S230-8 is the second special symbol hold 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. 24 is a flowchart showing the details of the special view special power control process. In FIG. 24, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special power process data (S301). In the following step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special view special power process data, and shifts the process to the special symbol storage determination process (step S310) if special view special power process data = 0. If special power processing data = 1, the processing is shifted to special symbol variation processing (step S320), and if special power processing special data processing data = 2, the processing is shifted to special symbol stopping processing (step S330), special power special processing data = If it is 3, the processing is shifted to the jackpot gaming processing (step S340), and if the special figure special power processing data = 4, the processing is shifted to the jackpot gaming ending processing (step S350).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol storage determination process. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, and determines that the special symbol is being variably displayed if the special symbol time counter is not 0, and the special symbol time counter is 0 If it is, it is determined that the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. The main CPU 110a ends the current special symbol storage determination process when the special symbol is being changed and displayed (S310-1: Yes). Moreover, when the change display of the special symbol is not in progress (S310-1: No), it progresses to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the count value (U2) of the second special symbol hold number counter of the main RAM 110c, and determines whether the second special symbol hold number (U2) is 1 or more. When the second special symbol holding number (U2) is 1 or more (S310-2: Yes), the main CPU 110a updates the count value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter by 1 and updates it (S310- 3). Here, the gaming machine 1 is a type in which the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized over the suspension of the variation of the first special symbol. In a gaming machine of such a type, during the time saving gaming state, even if the start condition of the first special symbol is satisfied, the prior determination is not performed.

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

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

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

  When the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter in step S310-3, each of the data in the second to fourth storage units of the second special symbol holding storage area is 1 The data is shifted to the previous storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second special symbol hold storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit which is the determination storage area. By writing the 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 variation random number value) which have been stored in the 0th storage unit are erased Be done.

  Further, when the main CPU 110a subtracts the count value (U1) of the first special symbol holding number counter in step S310-6, the data in the second to fourth storage units of the first special symbol holding storage area are respectively stored. The data in the first storage unit of the first special symbol hold storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit. By writing the 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 variation random number value) which have been stored in the 0th storage unit are erased Be done.

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

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

  More specifically, as shown in the example of FIG. 26 (flowchart showing details of the big hit determination process), the main CPU 110a in this big hit determination process is a lottery result of the big hit lottery triggered by the establishment of the current start condition. It is determined whether the 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 determines whether or not the flag of the high probability game flag storage area is set at the time of execution of step S311-1 and the 0th memory in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random number value stored in the part.

  FIG. 27A shows the jackpot lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 27A, in the jackpot lottery determination table, a combination of a jackpot random number value and a lottery result (jackpot or loss) of a jackpot lottery refers to what is referred to in the low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state It is divided into things to be referenced and stored.

  When comparing the number of big hit random numbers that will be big hit in the low probability gaming state in this big hit lottery determination table with the number of big hit random numbers that will be big on the high probability gaming state, the big hit random number for big hit in low probability gaming state is “7 The jackpot random number value of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is 20 pieces of “7” to “26” while being “2” and “8”. The random number range of the jackpot random 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).

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table. A set of special symbol random number, special symbol type (type of big hit), stop symbol data, and symbol designation command in the symbol determination table for the big hit is the starting condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 Are stored separately as those to be referred to when the second symbol 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 established.

  Here, the stop symbol data indicates the number of two digits ("00" to "07") corresponding to the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed after the change. The effect symbol designation command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed after the change.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 (b) is a diagram showing a lost symbol determination table. In the symbol determination table for lost, the combination of the type of special symbol, stop symbol data and symbol designation command refers to the first special symbol display device 20 when the start condition of the first special symbol is satisfied. (2) The special symbol display device 21 is separately stored as one to be referred to when the starting condition of the second special symbol is satisfied.

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

  It returns 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 variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the main ROM 110b, and the lottery result (big hit or lose) of the big hit lottery in step S311-1 and the time-saving game flag storage area at the time of execution of step S312. Whether or not the flag is set, the number of pending calls (U2) or (U1) after updating in step S310-3 or step S310-6, the jackpot random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in step S310-7, the random number value for reach determination And the variation pattern of the variation based on the combination of the special figure variation random value.

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

  In the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol, the kind of special symbol (type of big hit), gaming state (time short game state or non time short game state), number of reservations, random number value for reach judgment, random number value for special figure fluctuation, special A set of pattern variation pattern types, variation times, and variation start commands are stored. The change start command is a command for notifying the effect control board 120 of the type of change pattern.

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

  The fluctuation pattern 11 is a pattern that develops into an SP reach effect with no pseudo connected effect (the number of times of pseudo fluctuation is 0), and the fluctuation time is T1. The fluctuation pattern 12 is developed into the SP reach effect through one pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-link effect, and the fluctuation time is T2 (T2> T1). The fluctuation pattern 13 is developed into the SP reach effect through the two pseudo fluctuations of the pseudo-link effect, and the fluctuation time is T3 (T3> T2).

  The fluctuation pattern 14 is developed to SPSP reach effect with no pseudo connected effect (the number of times of pseudo fluctuation is 0), and the fluctuation time is T4 (T4> T3). The fluctuation pattern 15 is developed to SPSP reach effect through one pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T5 (T5> T4). The fluctuation pattern 16 is developed into SPSP reach effect through two times of pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T6 (T6> T5).

  The fluctuation pattern 17 is developed into a full rotation reach effect through three times of pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T7. Among them, the magnitude relationship of the six types of selectivity excluding the fluctuation pattern 17 which is the big hit finalization effect is the fluctuation pattern 11 <the fluctuation pattern 12 <the fluctuation pattern 13 <the fluctuation pattern 14 <the fluctuation pattern 15 <the fluctuation pattern 16 There is.

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

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

  The fluctuation pattern 1 is a pattern that develops into an SP reach effect with no pseudo sequential effect (the number of times of pseudo fluctuation is 0), and the fluctuation time is T1. The fluctuation pattern 2 is developed into SP reach effect through one pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T2. The fluctuation pattern 3 is developed into SP reach effect through two times of pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T3.

  The variation pattern 4 is developed to SPSP reach presentation with no pseudo sequential effect (the number of pseudo variations is 0), and the variation time is T4. The fluctuation pattern 5 is developed into SPSP reach effect through one pseudo fluctuation of the pseudo-series effect, and the fluctuation time is T5. Fluctuation pattern 6 is developed into SPSP reach production after passing through two pseudo-fluctuations of pseudo-series production, and the fluctuation time is T6.

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

  In addition, when comparing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol and the prior judgment table (Figure 23) shown above, in the prior judgment table, the number of pending changes (U1) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is possible to search for the corresponding data in the table without referring to the number of pending changes (U2). On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the number of suspension of the first special symbol fluctuation (U1) and the number of suspension of the second special symbol fluctuation (U2) are not referred to As long as the corresponding data in the table can not be searched. For this reason, although the type of reach can be determined in the predetermination table, the “normal fluctuation” and the “shortened fluctuation” can not be discriminated.

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a determines the current gaming state based on the presence / absence of a set of flags in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short time gaming flag storage area, and generates a gaming state designation command corresponding to the determined gaming state. The game state specification command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S314).

  Next, the main CPU 110a performs processing for starting variable display of the special symbol (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (flashing of the LED) of the special symbol. set. When the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, data of lighting or extinguishing of the LED is created in the above-mentioned step S600, and the created data is outputted in the step S700, whereby the first special symbol display device 20 is produced. Alternatively, variable display of the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets special figure special power process data = 1 (S317), and ends the current special symbol storage determination process. 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. 31 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol variation process. In FIG. 31, the main CPU 110a determines whether the variation time of the special symbol has passed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316 and determines that the variation time of the special symbol 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 the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time of the special symbol has passed (S320-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S320-2. Moreover, when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol variation process is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special figure special power process data (S320-5), and ends the current special symbol variation process. 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. 32 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol stop process. In FIG. 32, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has passed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4, and determines that the special symbol stop time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and the special symbol time counter If it is not 0, it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not yet passed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the stop time of the special symbol has passed (S330-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S330-2. When it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the current special symbol stop process is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time saving game end determination process. At this time, in the short game end determination process, the main CPU 110a confirms whether or not the short game flag is set in the short game flag storage area. If the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to the next step S330-3. If the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the number of time saving times (J) in the time saving (J) storage area is decremented by 1 and updated, and the time saving number after updating (J) is 0 It is determined 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 the next step S330-3. If the time saving number (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S330-3 with the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area.

  At step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs high probability game end determination processing. In the high probability game end determination processing, the main CPU 110a confirms whether or not the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to the next step S330-4. 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 decremented by 1 and updated, and the high probability after the update It is determined whether the number of times played (X) is zero. As a result, when the high probability game number (X) is 0, the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and then the process proceeds to the next step S330-4. If the high probability game number (X) is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S330-4 while the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the present time based on the presence / absence of the flag set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the time saving gaming flag storage area, and the gaming state designation command corresponding to the determined gaming state The game state specification command is generated and set in the effect 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 lose (S330-5). If 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 view special power process data (S330-6), and the current special symbol stop End the process. In special figure special power control processing after this, processing moves to special symbol memory decision processing in step S302, special symbol memory decision processing is done.

  If the stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is a big hit (S330-5: Yes), the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special view special power process data (S330-10). Next, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state at that time, the high probability game number (X), and the time reduction number (J) (S330-11). Specifically, when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a clears data of the high probability game flag storage area and the high probability game count (X) storage area. . Further, when the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a clears the data of the time saving game flag storage area and the time saving (J) storage area.

  After execution of step S330-11, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing (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 large winning opening opening control table for 16R per, large for 8R per Of the winning opening / closing control table and the 2R-per-large winning opening / closing control table, the one to be referred to is determined.

  FIG. 33 shows a special game control table. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening and closing control table for the 16R. FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing an 8R per large winning opening / closing control table. FIG. 34 (c) is a diagram showing a 2R winning large winning opening opening and closing control table.

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

  The opening and closing times of the first to sixteenth rounds per 16R are stored in the 16R per large winning opening / closing control table, and data indicating the types of large winning openings to be opened are stored. In the 8R per large winning opening opening and closing control table, data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first to eighth rounds per 8R and data indicating the type of large winning opening to be opened are stored. The 2R per large winning opening opening / closing control table stores data indicating the opening time and closing time of the first round to the second round per 2R, and the type of large winning opening to be opened.

  Main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot based on the big winning 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 sets to a storage area (S330-13).

  Main CPU 110a determines the start interval time according to the type of jackpot based on the large winning opening opening and closing control table determined in step S330-12, and sets the start interval time to the special symbol time counter (S330-14) ), End the special symbol stop processing this time. In the special view special power control process after this, the process moves to the jackpot game processing in step S302, and the jackpot game processing is performed.

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

  At 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 process, and determines that the start interval time has elapsed if the special symbol time counter is 0, and the special CPU time special If the symbol time counter is not 0, it is determined that the start interval time has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the start interval time has elapsed (S340-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-3. Moreover, when it is determined that the start interval time has not yet passed (S340-2: No), the present jackpot gaming process is ended.

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

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

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

  At step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. When the main CPU 110a determines that the end is not being performed (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 closing (S340-7). Specifically, the main CPU 110a does not set energization data (energization data for energizing the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. If it is determined that the winning opening is closed and energization data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, it is determined that the special opening is not closing. If the main CPU 110a is closing the special winning opening (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 the closing time has elapsed. Here, the closing time is set to the special game timer counter in step S340-10 described later. If the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has elapsed (S340-8: Yes), it proceeds to the special winning opening opening process of step S340-4 and proceeds to the special winning opening opening process and the round start command transmission determination process (S340). -5) to complete the present jackpot gaming process. When the main CPU 110a determines that the closing time has not elapsed (S340-8: No), the present jackpot gaming process is ended.

  At step S340-9, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the open end condition of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, the main CPU 110a is released when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the large winning opening ball number (C) storage area reaches a prescribed number (9) or the opening time has elapsed. It is determined that the end condition is satisfied. In the main CPU 110a, the number of big wins in the number of big wins (C) storage area (C) in the storage area has not reached the specified number (9), and the opening time has not passed In the case, it is determined that the open end condition is not satisfied. When the main CPU 110a determines that the release end condition is satisfied (S340-9: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-10. When it is determined that the open end condition is not satisfied (S340-9: No), the present jackpot gaming process 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 large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid The energization data for energizing 17c is stopped. Further, 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 The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) is set to the special game timer counter. This will close the special winning opening.

  After execution of step S340-10, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has ended (S340-11). Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs one round game when the number of large winning opening balls (C) in the large winning opening ball number (C) storage area reaches a prescribed number (9). It determines that it has ended. Also, the main CPU 110a ends one round game when the number of large winning prize balls (C) in the large winning ball count (C) storage area has not reached the specified number (9). It judges that it is not. If the main CPU 110a determines that one round game has ended (S340-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round game has not ended (S340-11: No), the present jackpot gaming process is ended.

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

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

  When it is determined that the number of rounds (R) does not reach the maximum value (S340-13: No), the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area and updates (S340) -14), The current jackpot game processing ends.

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

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

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

  After the execution of step S340-17, or when it is determined 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, and 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 the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has not yet elapsed (S340-18: No), the current jackpot game processing ends.

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game end processing. In FIG. 36, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S311-2 and the game information set in the game state buffer in step S311-4 (S350-1).

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

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a special game end setting table. In the special game end setting table, stop symbol data, data indicating the memory content of the gaming state buffer, data indicating the necessity of the short time gaming state, data indicating the number of time saving games, data indicating the necessity of high probability state, A set of data indicating the high probability game frequency is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After execution of step S350-5, the main CPU 110a determines the current gaming state based on the presence / absence of flags set in the high probability gaming flag storage area and the short time gaming flag storage area, and designates the gaming state corresponding to the current gaming state. A command is generated, and this gaming state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (S350-6).

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the details of the common control routine control process. In FIG. 38, the main CPU 110a loads the data for general-purpose general-purpose processing (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special view special power process data, and shifts the processing to the normal symbol storage determination process if the general view general power process data = 0, and the general view general processing If data = 1, the processing is shifted to the normal symbol variation processing, if the general drawing general processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the normal symbol stopping processing, and if the general drawing general processing data = 3, to the auxiliary game processing Transfer the process.

  The outline of the normal symbol storage determination processing, the normal symbol variation processing, the normal symbol stop processing, and the auxiliary game processing is as follows. In the normal symbol storage determination processing (processing for general drawing general processing data = 0), the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 1 or more. When the count value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 0, the current normal symbol storage determination process 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 and updating, the second to third 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 to the zeroth storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol random number value which has already been written in the 0 th storage portion of the normal symbol storage area is erased. Thereafter, main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol lottery determination table of main ROM 110b, and based on the combination of presence / absence of the flag set in the short time game flag storage area and the normal symbol random number value in the 0th storage portion of the normal symbol storage area. Normal symbol lottery lottery results (perhaps or loses) are determined, and the normal symbol fluctuation time (29 seconds for non-time-saving gaming state, 0.2 seconds for time-saving gaming state) according to this lottery result decide.

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

  When comparing the number of normal symbol determination random numbers to be hit in non-time short game state in this normal symbol lottery determination table and the number of normal symbol determination random numbers to be hit in time-short game state, the number of wins in non-time short game state The random number value for normal symbol determination is only one (0), whereas the random number value for ordinary symbol determination in the time-saving game state is 65535 (0 to 65,534). The random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the winning probability in the non-time saving gaming state is 1/65536, and the winning probability in the time saving gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  After the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is determined, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol variation time to the normal symbol time counter and starts the variation of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 22, and the common pattern commutation process data 1 Set

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

  In the normal symbol stop processing (processing when the general drawing general processing data = 2), the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol stop time has elapsed (the normal symbol time counter has become 0), and the normal symbol stop If it is determined that the time has not passed, the current normal symbol stop processing is ended. When it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is a hit symbol. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is not the symbol of the hit, 0 is set to the common pattern general processing data, and when the stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 22 is the symbol of the hit, the common symbol Set 3 to the power processing data.

  In the auxiliary game process (the process when the common view general process data = 3), the main CPU 110a is the open time of the second starting port 15 (0.2 seconds in the non-time game state, if the time game state The second start-up port 15 is opened over this open time, and then the second start-up port 15 is closed, and 0 is set in the generalization general processing data.

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 finishes the initialization process and becomes able to play a game, and then every 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse in the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120 A series of processes shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 40, 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 timer update processing (S1500). In the timer updating process, the sub CPU 120a updates various counters based on the time signal input from the RTC 120d, and if there is a counter whose value after updating becomes 0, performs processing in accordance with the counter. Details of the timer update process will be described later.

  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, based on the analysis result, the effect of the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 The content is determined, and a 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 determines whether the operation signals of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the detection switches 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d and 39e of the center key 39E are input, and Do the processing.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a special symbol hold number update process. In the special symbol holding number updating process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol holding number specifying command to determine the number of displayed holding images 37 to be displayed on the image display device 31, and the number of displayed holding images 37 The corresponding special-image display number specification command is set in the transmission buffer.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special symbol holding number update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the effects relating to the appearance or deletion of the hold display image 37 in the image display device 31 are displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33. , And the lighting device 34 for effect.

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

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs a start winning combination designation command storage process. In the start winning designated command storage process, the sub CPU 120a selects and selects one of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area in the effect information storage area that corresponds to the start winning specified command in the reception buffer. The storage unit with the smallest number with no data stored in the first to fourth storage units of the effect information storage area is used as the data storage destination, and the start winning combination designation command in the reception buffer is stored in the storage unit of the data storage destination .

  FIG. 22C shows the effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 22C, in the effect information storage area, the 0th storage unit 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 unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold, And a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 22 (d), each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store a start winning combination designation command, prefetch hold display change effect scenario data, and prefetch zone effect scenario data.

  After execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading hold display change effect selection processing (S1622). In pre-reading hold display change production selection processing, sub CPU120a, regarding the start winning specified command which is remembered in the production information storage area at step S1621, as for pre-reading hold display change production which makes fluctuation of the design which corresponds to this start winning specified command the final fluctuation If it is necessary to determine whether it is necessary to carry out the pre-reading hold display change production, the scenario of the hold display change production leading to the final change is determined, and the pre-reading hold display change production scenario data showing this scenario is used as presentation information It is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the storage area. Details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection processing will be described later.

  After execution of step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading zone effect selection processing (S1623). In pre-reading zone effect selection processing, sub CPU120a, concerning the starting winning a prize specified command which is remembered to the effect information storage area at step S1621, concerning the starting winning a prize specifying command which makes the fluctuation of the design which corresponds to this starting winning a prize specified command the final fluctuation If no, and performing the pre-reading zone effect, determine the scenario of zone effect up to the final change, store the pre-reading zone effect scenario data indicating this scenario in the corresponding storage section in the effect information storage area Do. Details of the pre-reading zone effect selection processing will be described later.

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

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs rendering symbol determination processing, and ends the current command analysis processing after performing the rendering symbol determination processing. In the effect symbol determination process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the symbol designation command and determines the stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R, and the three stop symbol numbers in the sub RAM 120c A stop symbol designating command for storing the three stop symbol numbers to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is generated, and the generated stop pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer. The details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later.

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

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

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs storage area shift processing. In the storage area shift process, when data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the second effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a stores the second to fourth storages of the second effect information storage area. The data in the unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the second effect information storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit. By the writing of the data into the 0th storage unit, the data (start winning combination designation command, prefetch holding display change presentation scenario data, prefetch zone effect scenario data) which have been stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. When data is not stored in the second effect information storage area and data is stored in one or more of the first to fourth storage units of the first effect information storage area, the first of the first effect information storage area The data in the second to fourth storage units is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit, and the data in the first storage unit of the first effect information storage area is written to the zeroth storage unit. By the writing of the data to the zeroth storage unit, the data stored in the zeroth storage unit is erased.

  Next, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not one or both of the prefetch holding display change rendering scenario data and the prefetch zone rendering scenario data are stored in the rendering information storage area (S1642). If one or both of the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data and the prefetch zone effect scenario data are stored (S1642: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1643. If neither pre-reading hold display change presentation scenario data nor pre-reading zone presentation scenario data is stored (S1642: No), the process proceeds to step S1645.

  In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading effect control processing. In the pre-reading effect control process, if the pre-reading hold display change producing scenario data is stored in the production information storage area, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reading holding display change producing scenario data and displays the display mode of the holding display image 37 in the variation. If there is a change in the hold display image 37, the effect pattern specification command for instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37 is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is transmitted to the buffer Set to Further, if the pre-reading zone effect scenario data is stored in the effect information storage area, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reading zone effect scenario data, determines the presence or absence of the zone rushing in the fluctuation, and rushes into the zone in the fluctuation In the case of causing it to occur, an effect pattern specification command for instructing entry of a zone is generated, and the generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the pre-reading 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 designating command instructing the change of the display mode of the hold display image 37, the pre-reading hold display change effect (FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b)). In response to the execution time (time t _{HH in} FIG. 16), the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 execute the prefetch hold display change effect. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the effect pattern designation command instructing the entry of the zone, the time of execution t (FIG. 17A) of the pre-reading zone effect (FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B). _The image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 execute the prefetch zone effect in accordance with _ZN .

  In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a performs preread specific notification effect selection processing. In the pre-reading specified advance notice effect selection processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of execution of the pre-reading specified advance notice effect, and when executing the pre-reading specified advance notice effect, determines the notice mode of the pre-reading specified advance notice effect. The effect pattern designating command for instructing the execution of the pre-reading specified advance notice effect is generated, and the generated effect pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the prefetch specific advance notice effect selection processing will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the prefetch specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image of the pre-read specified advance notice is synchronized with the execution time (time t ′ _{ZN of} FIG. 17) of the pre-read specified advance notice effect (FIG. 17C). The display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are made to execute.

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

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

  For example, for the option of the symbol variation production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (per 16R probability variation, variation time T1, with SP reach effect, 0 times of pseudo variation) in which the MODE data is "E6H" and the DATA data is "11H" There are a symbol variation effect pattern 11, a symbol variation effect pattern 12, a symbol variation effect pattern 13 and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol change effect pattern 11 is normal change → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with a character drop) → re-lottery effect (notice of 16R probability variation). The flow of the effects of the symbol change effect pattern 12 is as follows: normal change → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with a feature drop). The flow of the effects of the symbol change effect pattern 13 is normally change → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (notice of 16R probability change).

  In addition, for the option of the symbol variation production pattern that corresponds to the variation pattern specification command with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “12H” (per 16R probability variation, variation time T2, with SP reach effect, 1 pseudo variation) There are a symbol variation effect pattern 21, a symbol variation effect pattern 22, a symbol variation effect pattern 23, and the like. The flow of the effect of the symbol change effect pattern 21 is as follows: normal change → simulated change 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with a character drop) → re-lottery effect (notice of 16R probability change). The flow of the effect of the symbol change effect pattern 22 is as follows: normal change → simulated change 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → operation effect (with a feature drop). The flow of the effect of the symbol change effect pattern 23 is normal change → simulated change 1 → normal reach effect → SP reach effect → re-lottery effect (notice of 16R probability change).

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation presentation pattern determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect for a series of effects according to the symbol variation effect pattern of this command The lighting device 34 is made to execute.

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

  In step S1647, sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of all rotation reach presentation within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the clock pulse for reset. It is set to the full rotation reach timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The all-rotation reach timer counter is counted down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is performed.

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

  In step S1649, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation presentation pattern determined in the variation presentation pattern determination process includes an operation presentation with a character drop (FIG. 8A). If the sub CPU 120a includes an operation effect with character item drop (S1649: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1650. If it does not include the operation effect with the bonus drop (S1646: No), the process proceeds to step S1652.

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

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation effect waiting flag in the operation effect waiting flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The operation effect standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the operation effect with an item drop is awaited.

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

  In step S1653, sub CPU 120a determines the remaining time until the execution time of the re-lottery effect within the fluctuation time T of the variation, and divides this time by the division period of 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the clock pulse for reset. Set to the re-lottery effect timer counter of the RAM 120c. The re-lottery effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is performed.

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

  In step S1655, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation presentation pattern determined in the variation presentation pattern determination process includes the pseudo consecutive presentation (FIG. 9A, FIG. 9B, and FIG. 9C). judge. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1656 if the symbol variation effect pattern includes a pseudo-sequence effect (S1655: Yes). If the pseudo-series effect is not included (S1655: No), the process proceeds to step S1660.

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

  In step S1657, sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the execution time of the third pseudo fluctuation in fluctuation time T of the fluctuation, and divides this time by 2 milliseconds which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse. Are set in the pseudo-sequence 3 timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The pseudo run 3 timer counter is counted down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is performed.

  In step S1658, sub CPU 120a sets the pseudo run 3 wait flag in the pseudo run 3 wait flag storage area of sub RAM 120c. The pseudo reunion 3 wait flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting for the third execution of the pseudo change.

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

The command set in the transmission buffer in the pseudo link specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the pseudo link identification preview effect is made in time with the execution time (time t ′ _{GJ of} FIG. 9) of the pseudo link identification advance effect (FIG. 9D). Are executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1660, sub CPU 120a performs step-up effect selection processing. In the step-up effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the step-up effect (FIGS. 10A and 10B) is necessary based on the change start command in the reception buffer, and the step-up effect In the case of executing, determine the scenario of the step-up effect up to the final stage, generate the effect pattern specification command to instruct the execution of the effect according to this scenario, and send the generated fluctuation pattern specification command to the transmission buffer set. Details of the step-up effect selection process will be described later.

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

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not step-up effect is to be executed in the determination as to whether or not step-up effect needs to be executed. If the sub CPU 120a is to execute the step-up effect (S1661: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1662. If the step-up effect is not to be executed (S1661: No), the process proceeds to step S1666.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the scenario of the step-up effect determined in the step-up effect selection process evolves into the step effect of the special stage (FIG. 10 (b)). When the step effect of the special stage is developed (S1662: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1663. When it does not develop to step presentation of a special stage (S1662: No), it progresses to Step S1665.

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

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

  In step S1665, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up identification advance notice effect selection processing. In the step-up specific advance notice effect selection processing, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the execution of the step-up specified advance notice effect is necessary, and determines the notice mode of the step-up specified advance notice effect when executing the step-up specified advance notice effect. An effect pattern designating command for instructing execution of the step-up specific advance notice effect in this advance notice mode is generated, and the generated effect pattern designating command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process will be described later.

The command set in the transmission buffer in the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, they are synchronized with the execution time (time t ' _{SUP of} FIG. 10) of the step-up specific advance notice effect (FIG. 10 (c), FIG. 10 (d)). The step-up specific notice effect is executed by the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34.

  In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation premium effect selection process. In fluctuation premium production selection processing, sub CPU120a decides the necessity of execution of fluctuation premium production, when it executes fluctuation premium production, the remaining time to execution time of fluctuation premium production within fluctuation time T of the fluctuation concerned And a value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is set in the fluctuation premium effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The fluctuation premium effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is performed. Details of the fluctuation premium effect selection processing will be described later.

  In step S1667, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the fluctuation premium effect in the determination of the necessity of the execution of the fluctuation premium effect. If the sub CPU 120a is to execute the fluctuation premium effect (S1667: Yes), it proceeds to step S1668. If it is determined that the fluctuation premium effect is not to be performed (S1667: No), the current command analysis process is ended.

  In step S1668, the sub CPU 120a performs a change premium specific notice effect selection process. In the fluctuation premium specified advance notice effect selection processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of execution of the premium specified advance notice effect, and executes the premium specified advance notice effect within the fluctuation time T of the change when executing the premium specified notice effect. The remaining time until the time is determined, and this value is divided by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, to be set in the premium specific notice effect timer counter of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specific advance notice effect timer counter is counted down each time the timer updating process of step S1500 is performed. The details of the variation premium specific notice effect selection process will be described later.

  In step S1670, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a fluctuation stop command. If the command in the reception buffer is the variable 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 stopping process, the sub CPU 120a generates a stop designating command for stopping the effect symbol 36, and sets the generated stop designating command in the transmission buffer.

  The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol stop process is sent to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 execute the effect related to the stopping of the effect pattern 36. Let

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

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

  In step S1690, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. 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 S1693.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs special game effect selection processing. In the special game effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines an opening effect pattern based on the opening designation command in the reception buffer, and stores information on the determined opening effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command for instructing an effect according to the determined opening effect pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. Further, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of execution of the promotion effect (FIG. 14 (a), FIG. 14 (b), FIG. 14 (c)), and executes the promotion effect execution round when executing the promotion effect. The promotion effect execution data is stored in one of the storage units of the first to sixteenth rounds in the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c that corresponds to the execution round of the promotion effect. Details of the special game effect selection process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game effect selection process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. 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 effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 execute the opening effect of the special game.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a performs special game premium effect selection processing. In the special game premium effect selection processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of execution of the special game premium effect (FIG. 15 (a), FIG. 15 (b)), and executes the special game premium effect. The execution round of the premium effect is determined, and the premium effect execution data is stored in the memory part of the first round to the sixteenth round in the effect information storage area by round corresponding to the execution round of the special game premium effect. Details of the special game premium effect selection process will be described later.

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

  In step S1694, the sub CPU 120a performs round effect control processing. In the round effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the round start command in the reception buffer and refers to the storage unit of the current round in the effect information storage area by round, and the current round is a promotion effect and a special game premium effect It is determined whether it is an execution round of any of the effects. The sub CPU 120a determines the effect pattern of the current round based on the determination result, stores the information of the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and generates the effect pattern specification command of this effect pattern , The generated effect pattern specification command is set in the transmission buffer. Details of the round effect control process will be described later.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the round effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. When receiving the command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 cause the image display device 31, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 to execute the round effect of the special game.

  In step S1695, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the reception buffer is an ending specification command. If the command in the reception buffer is the ending designation command (S1695: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1696. If the command in the reception buffer is not the ending designation command (S1695: No), the current command analysis processing is ended.

  In step S1696, the sub CPU 120a performs special game end effect control processing. In the special game end effect control process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the ending designation command in the reception buffer to determine an ending effect pattern, and stores information of the determined effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command of the determined effect pattern, and sets this effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer. Also, if there is a flag that has been set during the special game, the sub CPU 120a clears them.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the special game end effect control process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. 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 effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 execute ending effect of the special game.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 40). In FIG. 45, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not any operation signal of the detection button 35a, 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and 36e of the effect button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E is input. (S1701). If any one of the presentation button 35, the cross key 39, and the center key 39E is pressed, the determination result of this step is "Yes", and if all are not pressed, the determination result of this step is "No" Become. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation signal is input (S1701: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1702. When it is determined that the operation signal is not input (S1701: No), the present effect input control process is ended.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the descent of the movable part 33a in the operation effect has been executed. If the sub CPU 120a does not finish moving the movable part 33a (S1706: No), it proceeds to step S1707. If the descent of the movable part 33a has been completed (S1706: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a generates a bonus drive designation command for instructing the lowering of the movable ruler 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a sets a big hit determined effect execution completed flag in the large hit determined effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c (S1708).

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

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

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the details of the prefetch hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 46, the sub CPU 120a sets the holding corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area storing the guidance winning specifying command in the start winning specifying command storing process (step S1621 in FIG. 41) as the prefetch determination target holding. It is determined whether or not the change of the determination target suspension is a change having a development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, all-rotation reach effect) (S1622-1). If the sub CPU 120a is a change having a development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-2. If the change is not a change having a development effect (S1622-1: No), the present prefetch hold display change effect selection process is ended.

  In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a change having a development effect in the pending order whose digesting order is earlier than the pre-reading determination target pending. If 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 current prefetch display change effect selection process is ended.

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading hold display change effect execution determination processing. In the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 2 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and based on the combination of the predetermination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command for preview decision target hold and the random value 2 for effect. It is determined whether it is necessary to execute the pre-reading hold display change effect.

  FIG. 47 (a) is a diagram showing a prefetch hold display change effect execution determination table. A combination of data indicating effect random number 2 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is referred to in the pre-hold pending display change effect execution determination table when the preliminary determination result is a big hit It is divided and stored in what you refer to when you lose it. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 2 are associated with the data indicating that the prefetching display change effect is to be executed, and 45 (55 to 99) The effect random number value 2 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is not performed. As for the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 2 are associated with the data indicating that the prefetch hold display change effect is to be executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 2 Are associated with data indicating that pre-reading hold display change presentation is not performed.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the prefetch holding display change effect execution determination process. If the determination result is “execute” (S1622-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1622-5. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1622-4: No), the present prefetch hold display change effect selection process is ended.

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

  FIG. 47 (b) is a diagram showing a final stage pending display mode determination table. When the combination of data indicating the effect random number 3 and the final stage display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) in the final stage display mode determination table is a pre-judging result It is divided and stored in what you refer to and what you refer to when you lose. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) effect random number values 3 are associated with the data indicating the pending display mode of "blue", and 30 (10 to 39) for effect The random number 3 is associated with the data indicating the pending display mode of "green", and 60 (40 to 99) of the random numbers 3 for effect are associated with the data indicating the pending display mode of "red" There is. With regard to the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 3 are associated with data indicating the pending display mode of "blue", and 30 (60 to 89) effect random number values 3 are " It is matched with the data which show the pending | holding display aspect of "green", and the random value 3 for effects of ten pieces (90-99) is matched with the data which show the pending | holding display aspect of "red."

  In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch holding display change effect scenario determination process. In the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number 4 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and displays the preliminary determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command for preliminary read decision target hold, hold display mode at final stage, number of holds, Based on the combination of the effect random number 4, a pre-reading hold display change presentation scenario is determined.

  There are two types of prefetching display change effect scenario determination tables: one to be referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and one to be referred to when it is lost. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a prefetch holding display change presentation scenario determination table which is referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a prefetch holding display change effect scenario determination table which is referred to in the case where the prior determination result is a loss.

  In the prefetch hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the random number 4 for effect and the prefetch hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the hold number at the final stage of the prefetch hold display change effect Is stored in In the jackpot reserve display change production scenario determination table (FIG. 48) and the loss look-ahead display change presentation scenario determination table (FIG. 49), the presentation on the presentation scenarios HR39 and HR49 of the hold display change presentation called "falling" The presence or absence of the assignment of the random number 4 is different.

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

  The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holdings 3 include holding display change presentation scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33. The pending display change presentation scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33 are scenarios in which the time when the pending display image 37 turns blue is different. 20 to 50 random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HB31, HB32, and HB33, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of reservations 4 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44. The hold display change presentation scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns blue is different. Ten to forty random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HB41, HB42, HB43, and HB44, respectively.

  As an option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of reservations 1, there is a suspension display change presentation scenario HG11. The pending display change presentation scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the pending display image 37 is turned green in the final change. One hundred (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HG11. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of reservations 2 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HG21 and HG22. The on-hold display change presentation scenarios HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the on-hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before that time are different. 70 (0 to 69) effect random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenario HG21, and 30 (70 to 99) effect random numbers 4 for the pending display change effect scenario HG22 are associated with each other. ing.

  The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of reservations 3 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HG31 to HG38. The on-hold display change presentation scenarios HG31 to HG38 are scenarios in which the time when the on-hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before that time are different. Five to 20 effect random number values for effect 4 are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HG31 to HG38, respectively. The options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of reservations 4 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HG41 to HG48. The pending display change presentation scenarios HG41 to HG48 are scenarios in which the time when the pending display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before that time are different. Five to 20 effect random number values for effect 4 are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HG41 to HG48, respectively.

  An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reservations 1 includes the suspension display change presentation scenario HR11. The pending display change presentation scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the pending display image 37 is turned red in the final change. One hundred (0 to 99) effect random number values 4 are associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HR11. The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reservations 2 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The pending display change presentation scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time when the pending display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of a change to blue and green before that come to a different time. Ten to forty random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reservations 3 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HR31 to HR39. The on-hold display change presentation scenarios HR31 to HR39 are scenarios in which the time when the on-hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of a change to blue and green before reaching that time are different. Here, the pending display change presentation scenario HR31 to HR38 is a “succeeding” scenario that changes to a pending display mode that is more reliable than that of the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the pending display change presentation scenario HR 39 is a “falling” scenario that changes to a pending display mode that is less reliable than that of the previous variation, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 effect random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HR31 to HR38, and one (99) presentation for the pending display change presentation scenario HR39 Random number value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 effect random number values for effect 4 are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the loss table, no effect random number value 4 is associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HR39.

  The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of reservations 4 include the suspension display change presentation scenarios HR41 to HR49. The pending display change presentation scenario HR41 to HR49 is a scenario in which the time when the pending display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of a change to blue and green before that reach different times. Of the pending display change presentation scenarios HR41 to HR49, the pending display change presentation scenarios HR41 to 48 are "rise" scenarios, and the pending display change presentation scenario HR49 is a "down story" scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 48), 5 to 20 effect random numbers 4 for effect are associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HR41 to HR48, and one (99) presentation for the pending display change presentation scenario HR49 Random number value 4 is associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 49), 5 to 20 effect random number values for effect 4 are associated with the pending display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48. Further, in the loss table, no effect random number value 4 is associated with the pending display change presentation scenario HR49.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of red and 3 with hold and the combination of red and 4 with hold, the hold display change presentation scenario HR39 and HR49 of "falling" can be selected only from the jackpot table. ing. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, the preview change display effect of "falling" is the final change jackpot finalization effect (effect of notifying that the final change will be a big hit before the symbol stop of the final change).

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

  Here, in the prefetch hold display change effect selection process, if there is a development effect in the prefetch judgment target hold and there is no development effect in the previous hold of the digesting order (S1622-1: Yes → S1622-2: No) The pre-reading suspension display change production execution decision processing is done. By such a process flow, when the presentation control board 120 executes the prefetch hold display change presentation, the production control board 120 causes the development presentation to be executed as the presentation during the fluctuation display of the final change of the preview presentation hold change presentation, It regulates that development presentation is performed as presentation in change display before final change of display change presentation.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing details of pre-reading zone effect selection processing (step S1623 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 50, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change of the prefetch determination target pending is a change having development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, all-rotation reach effect) (S1623-1). If the sub CPU 120 a is a change having a development effect (S 1623-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1623-2. If it is not a change having a development effect (S1623-1: No), the pre-reading zone effect selection process of this time is ended.

  In step S 1623-2, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not there is a change having a development effect in the pending order whose digesting order is earlier than the pre-reading determination target pending. If there is no change having a development effect (S1623-2: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-3. If there is a change having a development effect (S1623-2: Yes), the pre-reading zone effect selection process of this time is ended.

  In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading zone effect execution determination processing. In the pre-reading zone effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 5 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and prefetches the combination based on the predetermination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of prefetch pending determination target and random number 5 for effect. It is determined whether it is necessary to execute zone effects.

  FIG. 51 (a) is a diagram showing a pre-reading zone effect execution determination table. In the pre-reading zone effect execution judgment table, a combination of data indicating the effect random number value 5 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is different from what is referred to when the preliminary judgment result is a big hit Are stored separately in what you refer to. Specifically, for the jackpot, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 5 are associated with the data indicating that the pre-reading zone effect is to be executed, and 40 (60 to 99) for effect The random number 5 is associated with data indicating that pre-reading zone effect is not performed. As for the loss, 40 (0 to 39) effect random number values 5 are associated with the data indicating that the pre-reading zone effect is to be executed, and 60 (40 to 99) effect random number values 5 are pre-read It is associated with data indicating that zone effect is not performed.

  In step S1623-4, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the pre-reading zone effect execution determination process. If the determination result is "execute" (S1623-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1623-5. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1623-4: No), the pre-reading zone effect selection process of this time is ended.

  In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading zone final stage determination processing. In the pre-reading zone final stage determination processing, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 6 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the final stage entry zone determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and reads ahead based on the combination of the preliminary determination result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command for pending read determination target and random number 6 for effect. Determine the final stage zone in zone production.

  FIG. 51 (b) is a diagram showing a final stage entry zone determination table. In the final stage rush zone determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number 6 and the prefetch zone (zone X, zone Y, and zone Z) plunging as the final stage is referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit It is divided into things to be referred to when things are lost and stored. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) effect random number values 6 are associated with the data indicating zone X, and 30 (10 to 39) effect random number values 6 are zones. Sixty (40 to 99) effect random number values 6 are associated with data indicating zone Z, which are associated with data indicating Y. As for the loss, 60 (0 to 59) effect random number values 6 are associated with the data indicating zone X, and 30 (60 to 89) effect random number values 6 are data indicating zone Y 10 (90 to 99) effect random number values 6 are associated with data indicating zone Z.

  In step S1623-6, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading zone effect scenario determination processing. In the pre-reading zone effect scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 7 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone effect scenario determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and indicates the preliminary determination result (big hit or lose) indicated by the start winning designation command of the prefetch determination target hold, the zone rushing in at the final stage, the number of reservations, and Based on the combination of the random number 7, the prefetch zone rendering scenario is determined.

  There are two types of the pre-reading zone effect scenario determination table: one to be referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and one to be referred to when it is lost. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a prefetch zone rendering scenario determination table which is referred to in the case where the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a pre-reading zone effect scenario determination table which is referred to when the pre-decision result is lost.

  In the pre-reading zone effect scenario determination table, a set of effect random number 4 and pre-reading zone effect scenario data is stored for each corresponding to the combination of the final stage zone of pre-reading zone effect and the number of reservations. In the pre-read zone presentation scenario determination table for big hit (FIG. 52) and the pre-reading zone presentation scenario determination table for lost (FIG. 53), allocation of random number 7 for presentation to presentation scenarios JZ39 and JZ49 in zone presentation called "falling down" The presence or absence of is different.

  More specifically, in this table, there is a zone effect scenario JX11 as an option corresponding to the combination of the zone X and the number of reservations 1. The zone rendering scenario JX11 is a scenario in which the zone X enters into the final change. 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7 are associated with the zone effect scenario JX11. The options corresponding to the combination of zone X and the number of reservations 2 include zone effect scenarios JX21 and JX22. The zone rendering scenarios JX21 and JX22 are scenarios in which the time when the zone X becomes is different. The zone effect scenario JX21 has 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 7 associated with it, and the zone effect scenario JX22 has 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 7 associated with it.

  There are zone effect scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33 as options corresponding to the combination of zone X and the number of reservations 3. The zone rendering scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33 are scenarios in which the time to be the zone X is different. 20 to 50 effect random number values 7 are associated with the zone effect scenarios JX31, JX32, and JX33, respectively. There are zone effect scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44 as options corresponding to the combination of zone X and the number of reservations 4. The zone rendering scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44 are scenarios in which the time when the zone X becomes is different. Ten to forty random numbers 7 for effect are associated with the zone effect scenarios JX41, JX42, JX43, and JX44, respectively.

  As an option corresponding to the combination of the zone Y and the number of reservations 1, there is a zone rendering scenario JY11. The zone rendering scenario JY11 is a scenario in which the zone Y enters into the zone Y at the final change. In the zone effect scenario JY11, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7 are associated. The options corresponding to the combination of zone Y and the number of reservations 2 include zone effect scenarios JY21 and JY22. The zone rendering scenarios JY21 and JY22 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of the rush to the zone X before that are different. The zone effect scenario JY21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 7 and the zone effect scenario JY22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random number values 7.

  There are zone effect scenarios JY31 to JY38 as options corresponding to the combination of zone Y and the number of reservations 3. The zone rendering scenarios JY 31 to JY 38 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of the rush to the zone X before that are different. 5 to 20 effect random number values 7 are associated with the zone effect scenario JY 31 to JY 38, respectively. There are zone effect scenarios JY41 to JY48 as options corresponding to the combination of zone Y and the number of reservations 4. The zone rendering scenario JY41 to JY48 is a scenario in which the time when the zone Y is reached and the presence or absence of the rush to the zone X before that time are different. Five to twenty effect random number values for effect 7 are associated with the zone effect scenario JY41 to JY48, respectively.

  As an option corresponding to the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 1, there is a zone rendering scenario JZ11. The zone rendering scenario JZ11 is a scenario in which the zone Z is entered at the final change. In the zone effect scenario JZ11, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 7 are associated. As options corresponding to the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 2, there are zone effect scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24. The zone rendering scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24 are scenarios in which the time when the zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of rushing into the zones X and Y before that time are different. Ten to forty random numbers 7 for effect are associated with the zone effect scenarios JZ21, JZ22, JZ23, and JZ24, respectively.

  There are zone effect scenarios JZ31 to JZ39 as options corresponding to the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 3. The zone rendering scenario JZ31 to JZ39 is a scenario in which the time when the zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of the entry into the zones X and Y before that point are different. Here, the zone rendering scenario JZ31 to JZ38 is a “start up” scenario in which a later change enters a more reliable zone than a previous change, such as zone X → zone Y → zone Z. On the other hand, the zone rendering scenario JZ 39 is a scenario of “falling down”, such as zone Y → zone Z → zone Y, into a zone less reliable than that of the previous variation in the later variation. In the jackpot table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 effect random number values 7 are associated with zone effect scenarios JZ 31 to JZ 38, and one (99) effect random number value 7 for zone effect scenario JZ 39. Are associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 53), 5 to 20 effect random number values for effect 7 are associated with zone effect scenarios JZ31 to JZ38. Further, in the loss table, no zone effect scenario JZ 39 is associated with even one random number value for presentation 7.

  As options corresponding to the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 4, there are zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ49. The zone rendering scenario JZ41 to JZ49 is a scenario in which the time when the zone Z is reached and the presence or absence of the rush into the zones X and Y before that time are different. Of the zone rendering scenarios JZ41 to JZ49, the zone rendering scenarios JZ41 to 48 are "up" scenarios, and the zone rendering scenario JZ49 is a "down" scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 52), 5 to 20 effect random numbers 7 for effect are associated with zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ48, and one (99) effect random number 7 for effect for zone effect scenario JZ49. Are associated. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 53), 5 to 20 effect random number values for effect 7 are associated with zone effect scenarios JZ41 to JZ48. Further, in the loss table, no zone effect scenario JZ 49 is associated with even one random number 7 for presentation.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, for the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 3 and the combination of zone Z and the number of reservations 4, zone presentation scenarios JZ 39 and JZ 49 of "falling" can be selected only from the jackpot table. ing. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, the pre-reading zone effect of "falling" is the final change jackpot finalization effect (effect of notifying that the final change will be a big hit before the symbol stop of the final change).

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

  Here, in the pre-reading zone effect selection process, if there is a development effect in the pre-reading determination target holding and there is no development effect in the previous holding of the digesting order (S1623-1: Yes → S1623-2: No), pre-reading A zone effect execution determination process is performed. By such a process flow, when the presentation control board 120 executes the prefetch zone effect, the development control is executed as the effect during the fluctuation display of the final change of the prefetch zone effect, and the final change of the prefetch zone effect It regulates that the development effect is executed as the effect during the variable display before the above.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 54, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation is stopped with a jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2 when the variation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes). When the said change does not stop by the symbol of a big hit (S1631-1: No), it progresses to step S1631-3.

  In step S1631-2, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the type of jackpot that has won the symbol combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z (FIG. 6B). The four stop symbol numbers of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z in the selected symbol combination are selected and 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 losing and selects the left symbol 36L in the selected symbol combination, The four stop symbol numbers of the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are determined.

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

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

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing details of the prefetch specific advance notice effect selection processing (step S1644 in FIG. 41). In FIG. 55, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not any of the prefetch zones X, Y, and Z is entered due to the change (S164-1). When it rushes to either of pre-reading zones X, Y, and Z by the change concerned (S1644-1: Yes), it progresses to Step S1644-2. When it does not enter any of the pre-reading zones X, Y, and Z (S1644-1: No), this pre-reading specified advance notice production selection processing ends.

  In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-reading specified advance notice effect execution determination processing. In the prefetch specific advance 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 prefetch specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the execution of the prefetch specific advance notice effect is necessary based on the effect random number value 8.

  FIG. 56 (a) is a diagram showing a prefetch specific advance notice effect execution determination table. In the pre-read specified advance notice effect execution determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random number value 8 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored. Specifically, in this table, twenty (0 to 19) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch specific advance notice effect is to be performed. Moreover, 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 8 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch specific advance notice effect is not performed.

  In step S1644-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the prefetch specific advance notice effect execution determination process. When the determination result is “execute” (S1644-3: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-4. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1644-3: No), the pre-reading specified advance notice effect selection processing of this time is ended.

  In step S1644-4, the sub CPU 120a performs advance notice pattern determination processing. In the preview mode pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 9 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch specific advance notice mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the advance notice mode pattern of the advance identification specific advance effect based on the combination of the type of prefetch zone entering at the change and the random number 9 for effect. .

  FIG. 56 (b) is a diagram showing a prefetch specific advance notice mode determination table. In the pre-read specific advance notice mode determination table, a set of effect random number value 9 and an advance notice mode pattern is stored for each corresponding to the type of zone rushing in by the change.

  Specifically, the options corresponding to zone Z in this table include advance notice pattern G11, G12, G13, and G14. The preview mode pattern G11 indicates the possibility of entering the zone Z in the variation due to the appearance of the look-ahead zone dejab image of the zone Z. The preview mode pattern G12 indicates that the appearance of the zone Y read-ahead zone dejab image may cause the zone Y to rush into the zone Y. The preview mode pattern G13 indicates that the appearance of the zone X read-ahead zone dejab image may cause the zone X to rush into the zone X. The preview mode pattern G14 rushes into the zone Z in the relevant fluctuation due to the appearance of the dejab image in the zone Z, the dejab image in the zone Y, and the dejab image of >>> between them, and in the next variation of the relevant variation This indicates that the possibility of rushing into zone Y, which is less reliable than zone Z, is suggested. Of the four options of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G14, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9 are associated with the notice mode pattern G11. None of the effect random number values 9 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns G12, G13, and G14. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes pre-reading zone effect for entering the pre-reading zone Z as effect during one variable display among the variable symbols of the special symbol over multiple times, the effect control board 120 performs the plural times As a pre-reading specified advance notice effect during one of the fluctuation display among fluctuation displays over the stage, a production is executed that suggests the possibility that the prefetch zone effect that is the production of the same system as the fluctuation will be executed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation. Regulate to be done. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect indicating the possibility that the prefetch zone effect having a lower reliability than that of the fluctuation is performed is performed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation.

  Further, as options corresponding to zone Y in this table, there are notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, G15, and G16. The advance appearance pattern G15 enters into the zone Y in the variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of the zone Y, the dejab image of the zone Z, and the dejave image of >>> between them, and in the next variation of the variation This indicates that the possibility of rushing into zone Z, which is more reliable than zone Y, is suggested. The preview mode pattern G16 rushes into the zone Y in the variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of the zone Y, the dejab image of the zone X, and the dejave image of >>> between them, and in the next variation of the variation It indicates the possibility of rushing into zone X, which is less reliable than zone Y.

  Of the options of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, G15, and G16, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9 are associated with the notice mode pattern G12. None of the effect random number values 9 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns G11, G13, G15, and G16. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the pre-reading zone effect of entering the pre-reading zone Y as the effect during the one variable display among the variable symbols of the special symbol over the plural times, the effect control board 120 performs the plural times As a pre-reading specified advance notice effect during one of the fluctuation display among fluctuation displays over the stage, a production is executed that suggests the possibility that the prefetch zone effect that is the production of the same system as the fluctuation will be executed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation. Regulate to be done. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that the effect indicating the possibility that the prefetch zone effect having a higher reliability than that of the fluctuation is performed is performed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that an effect indicating the possibility that the prefetch zone effect having a lower reliability than that of the fluctuation is performed is performed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation.

  Further, there are advance notice pattern G11, G12, G13 and G17 as options corresponding to zone X in this table. The advance appearance pattern G17 enters into the zone X in the corresponding variation due to the appearance of the dejab image in the zone X, the dejab image in the zone Y, and the dejab image of >>> between them, and in the next variation of the corresponding variation It indicates the possibility of rushing into zone Y, which is more reliable than zone X. Of the four options of the notice mode patterns G11, G12, G13, and G17, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 9 are associated with the notice mode pattern G13. None of the effect random number values 9 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns G11, G12, and G17. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes pre-reading zone effect for entering the pre-reading zone X as effect during one variable display among the variable symbols of the special symbol over multiple times, the effect control board 120 performs multiple times As a pre-reading specified advance notice effect during one of the fluctuation display among fluctuation displays over the stage, a production is executed that suggests the possibility that the prefetch zone effect that is the production of the same system as the fluctuation will be executed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation. Regulate to be done. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that the effect indicating the possibility that the prefetch zone effect having a higher reliability than that of the fluctuation is performed is performed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation.

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

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the details of the pseudo-connected specified advance notice effect selection process (step S1659 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a performs pseudo linked identification advance notice effect execution determination processing (S1659-1). In the pseudo-connected specified advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 10 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the pseudo linked specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the necessity of execution of the simulated linked specific advance notice effect based on the effect random number value 10.

  FIG. 58 (a) is a diagram showing a pseudo-connected specified advance notice effect execution determination table. A set of data indicating the effect random number value 10 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored in the pseudo-connected specified advance notice effect execution determination table. Specifically, in this table, twenty (0 to 19) effect random number values 10 are associated with data indicating that pseudo linked specific advance notice effects are to be performed. Further, 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values for effect 10 are associated with data indicating that the pseudo linked specific advance notice effect is not performed.

  In step S1659-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “perform” and “do not execute” as the determination result of the pseudo-connected specified advance notice effect execution determination process. If the determination result is “execute” (S1659-2: YES), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1659-3. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1659-2: No), the pseudo linked specified advance notice effect selection processing of this time is ended.

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

  FIG. 58 (b) is a diagram showing a pseudo-rendering effect specific notice mode determination table. A combination of random number value for effect 11 and a notice mode pattern is stored in the pseudo continuous effect specific advance notice mode determination table for each corresponding to the number of times of the pseudo change in the pseudo continuous effect of the change.

  More specifically, options corresponding to one pseudo fluctuation number in this table include advance notice pattern GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15. In the notice mode pattern GJ11, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the deja-b image of “112” before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. It is suggested that the temporary stop in the continuous chance mode may enter into the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ12, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejabi image of “445” before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. It is suggested that the temporary stop in the continuous chance mode may enter into the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ13, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejabi image of “556” before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. It is suggested that the temporary stop in the continuous chance mode may enter into the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ14, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image of "889" before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. It is suggested that the temporary stop in the continuous chance mode may enter into the first pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ15, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejabi image of "991" before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. It is suggested that the temporary stop in the continuous chance mode may enter into the first pseudo fluctuation. Twenty of the effect random number values 11 are respectively associated with the preview mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, and GJ15.

  Further, options corresponding to the number of times of pseudo fluctuation in this table include the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ41, GJ51, G52, and the like. In the notice mode pattern GJ21, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the simulated fluctuation due to the appearance of the dejab image of “112” during the first simulated fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ22, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of “445” during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ23, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right by the simulated fluctuation due to the appearance of the dejabi image of "556" during the first simulated fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ24, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of "889" during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ25, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of "991" during the first pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation.

  In the notice mode pattern GJ41, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R are simulated by the appearance of the dejab image of "112" before the first temporary stop of the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right pattern 36R. The possibility of temporary stop in the continuous chance mode to enter the first pseudo fluctuation, the appearance of the "112" dejab image in the first pseudo fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Thus, it is suggested that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the pseudo-continuous chance mode and enter the second pseudo fluctuation due to the pseudo fluctuation.

  The notice mode pattern GJ51 is a “112” dejab image, a “445” dejab image, and a → dejab image between them before the first temporary stop of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. , The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the false connection chance mode to enter the first pseudo fluctuation, and the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the first pseudo fluctuation It is suggested that the right symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped again in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the second pseudo fluctuation. The notice mode pattern GJ52 is a dejab image of “112”, a dejab image of “445”, and a dejab image of → among them during the first simulated change of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. , The left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in the false connection chance mode to enter the second simulated fluctuation, and the second symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the second simulated fluctuation It is suggested that the right symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped again in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation.

  Among these options, ten effect random number values 11 are associated with the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25, respectively. No effect random number 11 is associated with anything other than the preview mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, and GJ25. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the pseudo-sequence effect of the pseudo-variation twice during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, as the pseudo-series specific notice effect in each pseudo variation of the pseudo-sequence effect The effect that suggests the possibility that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the false connection chance mode is restricted by the false change after the false change.

  Further, for the options corresponding to the number of times of the pseudo fluctuation in this table, there are the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, GJ35, GJ35, There are GJ41, GJ51, GJ52 and so on. In the notice mode pattern GJ31, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of “112” during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ32, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of “445” during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ33, the left pattern 36L, the middle pattern 36C, and the right by the simulated fluctuation due to the appearance of the dejab image of "556" during the second simulated fluctuation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ34, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of "889" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation. In the notice mode pattern GJ35, the left figure 36L, the middle figure 36C, and the right in the pseudo variation due to the appearance of the dejab image of "991" during the second pseudo variation of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. It is suggested that the symbol 36R may be temporarily stopped in the pseudo run chance mode to enter the third pseudo fluctuation.

  Among these options, there are six to seven production disturbances for the notice mode patterns GJ11, GJ12, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35. The numerical value 11 is associated. Notice Mode Pattern Notice Mode Patterns GJ11, GJ13, GJ14, GJ15, GJ21, GJ22, GJ23, GJ24, GJ25, GJ31, GJ32, GJ33, GJ34, and GJ35 correspond to one random number 11 for performance It is not attached. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the pseudo continuous effect of 3 times of pseudo change during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, as the pseudo run specific notice effect during each pseudo change of the pseudo effect. The effect that suggests the possibility that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R may temporarily stop in the false connection chance mode is restricted by the false change after the false change.

  In step S1659-4 of FIG. 57, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern specification command that instructs execution of the pseudo-connected specific advance notification effect of the determined advance notice pattern, and sets the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

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

  FIG. 60 (a) is a diagram showing a step-up effect execution determination table. In the step-up effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating effect random number 12 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is the same as the one referred to when the big hit determination result is a big hit Are stored separately in what you refer to. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random number values 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is to be performed, and 45 (55 to 99) for effect The random number 12 is associated with data indicating that no step-up effect is to be performed. As for the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random number values 12 are associated with data indicating that the step-up effect is to be executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random number values 12 are steps. It is associated with data indicating that the up effect is not to be performed.

  In step S1660-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether the determination result of the step-up effect execution determination process is “execute” or “do not execute”. If the determination result is "execute" (S1660-2: YES), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1660-3. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1660-2: No), the current step-up effect selection process is ended.

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

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

  As for the loss, data in which 18 (0 to 17) effect random number values 13 indicate “normal stage 1 (blue)” and 16 (18 to 33) effect random number values 13 “normal stage 2 ( Data showing “blue)”, data showing 14 (34 to 47) effect random numbers 13 “Normal stage 2 (green)”, and 13 (48 to 60) effect random numbers 13 “ Data indicating “normal stage 3 (blue)”, data in which 12 (61 to 72) effect random numbers 13 indicate “normal stage 3 (green)”, and 11 (73 to 83) irregular Data in which the number 13 indicates “normal stage 3 (red)”, data in which seven (84 to 90) effect random number values 13 indicate “normal stage 4 (blue)”, and five (91 to 95) The data for which the effect random number 13 is “normal stage 4 (green)” and the four (96 to 99) effect random numbers 13 are “normal stage” 4 and the data indicating the (red) ", are respectively associated. Further, with regard to the loss, no data for the “special stage” is associated with even one random number value for effect 13.

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

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

  More specifically, in this table, there is a step-up effect scenario GS11 as an option corresponding to the normal stage 1 (blue). The step-up effect scenario GS11 is a scenario in which only the step effect of the normal stage 1 (blue) is performed. One hundred (0 to 99) effect random number values 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS11.

  The option corresponding to the normal stage 2 (blue) is the step-up presentation scenario GS21. Step-up effect scenario GS21 is a scenario that develops with step effect of normal stage 1 (blue) → step effect of normal stage 2 (blue). One hundred (0 to 99) effect random number values 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS21.

  The option corresponding to the normal stage 2 (green) is the step-up presentation scenario GS22. Step-up effect scenario GS22 is a scenario that develops with step effect of normal stage 1 (blue) → step effect of normal stage 2 (green). One hundred (0 to 99) effect random number values 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS22.

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

  As options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (green), there are step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35. Step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal stages 1 and 2 before reaching the normal stage 3 (green) and the presence or absence of skipping of step effects on the way are different. Ten to forty-five effect random number values 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenarios GS33, GS34, and GS35, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the normal stage 3 (red) include step-up presentation scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39. Step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal steps 1 and 2 before reaching the normal step 3 (red) and the presence or absence of skipping of step effects on the way are different. The step-up effect scenarios GS36, GS37, GS38, and GS39 are associated with 10 to 30 effect random number values 14 respectively.

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

  The options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (green) include step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60. Step-up effect scenarios GS51 to GS60 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal steps 1, 2 and 3 before reaching the normal step 4 (green) and the presence or absence of skipping of step effects on the way are different. 5 to 20 effect random number values 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS51 to GS60, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the normal stage 4 (red) include step-up presentation scenarios GS61 to GS70. The step-up effect scenarios GS61 to GS70 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal steps 1, 2 and 3 before reaching the normal step 4 (red) and the presence or absence of skipping of step effects on the way are different. Five to twenty effect random number values for effect 14 are associated with the step-up effect scenario GS61 to GS70, respectively.

  The options corresponding to the special stage include step-up presentation scenarios GS81 to GS90. Step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90 are scenarios in which the frame colors of the photo images of the normal steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 before reaching the special step and the presence or absence of skipping of the step effect on the way are different. In step-up effect scenarios GS81 to GS90, 5 to 20 effect random number values 14 are respectively associated.

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

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the details of the step-up specific advance notice effect selection process (step S1665 in FIG. 42). In FIG. 62, the sub CPU 120a performs step-up identification advance notice effect execution determination processing (S1665-1). In the step-up identification advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 15 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the step-up identification advance notice execution execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines the necessity of execution of the step-up identification advance announcement effect based on the effect random number value 15.

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

  In step S1665-2, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the step-up specific advance presentation effect execution determination process. If the determination result is “execute” (S1665-2: YES), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1665-3. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1665-2: No), the current step-up identification advance notice effect selection process is ended.

  In step S1665-3, the sub CPU 120a determines that the step-up effect of the variation determined in the step-up effect selection process (step S1660 in FIG. 42) is three or more in the normal stage (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage). It is determined whether or not to develop into If the process proceeds to the normal stage 3 or more (S1665-3: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1665-4. If the process does not progress to the normal stage 3 or more (S1665-3: No), the current step-up identification advance notice effect is ended.

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

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

  Specifically, there are notice mode patterns SS31, SS32, and SS33 as options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 3. The preview mode pattern SS31 indicates that the final step of the step-up effect is the normal step 3 by the appearance of the dejab image of 3 during the step effect of the normal step 3 which is the final step of the step-up effect It is. The advance notice pattern SS32 reaches the normal stage 3 in the later stage by causing the 2 and 3 dejab images to appear during the stage effect of the normal stage 2 which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up stage. Suggest the possibility that the final stage is normal stage 3. The preliminary presentation effect pattern SS33 suggests the possibility of proceeding to the next stage, the ordinary stage 4, by causing the 3 and 4 dejab images to appear during the stage 3, the final stage of the step-up presentation. It is.

  Of the three options, the preview mode pattern SS31 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 16. None of the effect random number values 16 is associated with the advance notice mode patterns SS32 and SS33. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect specified as the final step of the normal step 3 during the variation display of the special symbol, the step of the normal step 2 in the step-up effect As the step-up specific advance notice during the effect, it is restricted that the effect indicating the number of steps in the final stage is performed. In addition, in this case, the effect control board 120 indicates, as the step-up specific advance notice during the step effect of the normal step 2 in the step-up effect, an effect that indicates which step will be reached in the step effect after the step effect. Regulate to be implemented. Also, in this case, as the step-up notice effect during execution of the step effect of the normal step 3 which is the final stage in this case, the effect control board 120 is an effect that suggests the possibility of proceeding to the step effect of the normal step 4 which is the next step. Regulate that will be implemented.

  Further, there are notice mode patterns SS41, SS42, SS43, and SS44 as options corresponding to the step-up effect in which the final stage in this table is the normal stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS41 indicates that the final step of the step-up effect is the normal step 4 by the appearance of the dejab image of 4 during the step effect of the normal step 4 which is the final step of the step-up effect It is. The advance notice pattern SS42 reaches the normal stage 4 in the later stage by causing the 3 and 4 dejab images to appear during the stage effect of the normal stage 3 which is the stage immediately before the final stage of the step-up stage. Suggesting that the final stage is usually stage 4. The advance notice pattern SS43 is a normal stage 4 in the later stage by causing the 2 to 3 dejab images to appear during the stage stage 2 step stage which is two stages before the final stage of the step-up stage. And the possibility that the final stage is usually stage 4. The notice mode pattern SS44 indicates that the step-up effect is a normal step by causing a dejab image of 2 >>> 4 to appear during the step effect of the normal step 2 which is two steps before the final step of the step-up effect. It is suggested that it is possible to skip 3 and develop into stage 4 normally.

  Of the four options, 70 (0 to 69) effect random number values 16 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS41. Thirty (70 to 99) effect random number values 16 are associated with the advance notification pattern SS42. None of the effect random number values 16 is associated with the advance notice pattern patterns SS43 and SS44. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect specified as the final step during the normal step 4 during the variation display of the special symbol, the step of the normal step 2 within the step-up effect As the step-up specific advance notice during the effect, it is restricted that the effect that indicates which stage is reached in the step effect after the step effect is performed. Further, in this case, the effect control board 120 regulates that the effect indicating the number of steps in the final stage is performed as the step-up specific advance notice effect during the step effect of the normal step 2 in the step-up effect. Also, in this case, the effect control board 120 may have the possibility that the step-up effect skips some step effects as the step-up specific notice effect during the step effect of the normal step 2 in the step-up effect. Regulate that the suggested effects are performed.

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

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

  Here, in the step-up specific notice effect selection process, the notice is given when the step-up effect of the variation develops into three or more normal stages (normal stage 3, normal stage 4, or special stage) (S1665-3: Yes) An aspect pattern determination process is performed. According to the flow of such processing, when the stage control board 120 executes the step-up stage designated as the final stage, the stage control board 120 normally, regardless of which stage of the stage stage is being executed or not. , Regulates that the effect that suggests the content of the final stage step effect is executed as the step-up specific advance notice effect.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the details of the fluctuation premium effect selection processing (step S1666 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation stops at the jackpot symbol. If the variation is stopped at the jackpot symbol (S1666-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1666-2. When the said fluctuation | variation does not stop in the symbol of a big hit (S1666-1: No), this fluctuation | variation premium production selection process is complete | finished.

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

  In step S1666-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a fluctuation premium effect execution determination process. In the variation premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 17 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120 a refers to the variation premium rendering execution determination table of the sub ROM 120 b and determines the necessity of the execution of the variation premium rendering based on the effect random number value 17.

  FIG. 65 (a) is a diagram showing a change premium presentation execution determination table. In the variation premium effect execution determination table, pairs of data indicating effect random number value 17 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) are stored. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random number value 17 is associated with data indicating that the fluctuation premium effect is to be performed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random number values 17 are associated with data indicating that the fluctuation premium effect is not to be performed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 65 (b) is a diagram showing a premium character determination table for 16R probability variation. The 16R random variation per premium character determination table stores a pair of effect random number 18, premium characters A, B, C, and a combination thereof.

  Specifically, the options on this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, premium character There is a combination of A, B and C. Of these options, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 18 are associated with the premium character A. The premium character B is associated with twenty (50 to 69) effect random number values 18. The premium character C is associated with twenty (70 to 89) effect random number values 18. Five (90 to 94) effect random number values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and B. Five (95 to 99) effect random number values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and C. One of the effect random number values 18 is not associated with the combination of the premium characters B and C and the combination of the premium characters A, B, and C. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of premium effects in which both premium characters B and C appear in the special game effect per 16R probability variation. Also, in this case, execution of premium effects in which all of the premium characters A, B and C appear is also regulated.

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

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

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

  Specifically, the options on this table include premium character A, premium character B, premium character C, combination of premium characters A and B, combination of premium characters A and C, combination of premium characters B and C, premium character There is a combination of A, B and C. Of these options, 50 (0 to 49) effect random number values 18 are associated with the premium character A. Forty-five (50 to 94) effect random number values 18 are associated with the premium character B. Five (95 to 99) effect random number values 18 are associated with the combination of the premium characters A and B. None of the effect random number values 18 is associated with the combination of the premium character C, the combination of the premium characters A and C, the combination of the premium characters B and C, and the combination of the premium characters A, B and C. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 regulates the execution of the premium effect in which the premium character C appears in the special game effect per 8R probability variation.

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

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

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

  In step S1666-10, the sub CPU 120a performs a change premium presentation execution time determination process. In the variation premium effect execution time determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 19 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the variation premium effect execution time determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and combines the one or more premium characters determined in step S1666-6, S1666-8, or S1666-9 with the effect random number value 19 It is determined at which time within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation that the fluctuation premium presentation is to be performed.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a change premium presentation execution time determination table. In the variation premium effect execution time determination table, pairs of effect random number values 19 and premium effect execution pattern data are stored for each corresponding to the premium characters A, B, C and their combination. The premium effect execution pattern data includes time t _HPLM1 , t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 and t _HPLM4 within the fluctuation time T of the fluctuation including the premium effect (FIG. 12 (a), FIG. 12 (b) and FIG. 12 (c)). It is data which shows the existence of appearance of characters A, B, and C in _tHPLM5 and _tHPLM6 .

Specifically, in this table, options corresponding to the premium character A include effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16. The effect execution pattern SJ11 indicates the appearance of the premium character A at time t _HPLM1 . The effect execution patterns SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16 indicate the appearance of the premium character A at times t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 , respectively. Three to 30 effect random number values 19 are associated with the effect execution patterns SJ11, SJ12, SJ13, SJ14, SJ15, and SJ16, respectively.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character B include effect execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26. The effect execution pattern SJ21 indicates the appearance of the premium character B at time t _HPLM1 . The effect execution patterns SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26 indicate the appearance of the premium character B at times t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 , respectively. Three to 30 effect random number values 19 are associated with the effect execution patterns SJ21, SJ22, SJ23, SJ24, SJ25, and SJ26, respectively.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the premium character C include effect execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36. The effect execution pattern SJ31 indicates the appearance of the premium character C at time t _HPLM1 . The effect execution patterns SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36 indicate the appearance of the premium character C at times t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 , respectively. Three to 30 effect random number values 19 are associated with the effect execution patterns SJ31, SJ32, SJ33, SJ34, SJ35, and SJ36, respectively.

In this table, options corresponding to the combination of the premium characters A and B include effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, SJ45, SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55. Among these options, the presentation execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 have respective appearance times t _HPLM1 , t when the appearance order of the premium characters A and B is from premium character A to premium character B. _{It indicates} the _{location of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 . Demonstration execution pattern SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55, the Premier character A and B of the sequence of appearance premium character B → each occurrence time when the premium character A time _{t HPLM1, t HPLM2, t HPLM3} , This _indicates the _{location of} t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 .

  Five to 30 effect random number values 19 are associated with effect execution patterns SJ41, SJ42, SJ43, SJ44, and SJ45 in which the appearance of premium characters A and B is that of premium character A → B. ing. One of the effect random number values 19 is not associated with the effect execution patterns SJ51, SJ52, SJ53, SJ54, and SJ55 in which the appearance of the premium characters A and B is that of the premium character B → A. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes both of the premium effect A informing the determination of the jackpot and the premium effect B informing the determination of the probability variation as the effects during the change of the special symbol, the premium effect After execution of B, it regulates that premium production A is performed.

Further, in this table, the options corresponding to the combination of the premium characters A and C are the rendering execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, SJ65, SJ71, SJ72, SJ72, SJ74, and SJ75. Among these options, the presentation execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 have respective appearance times t _HPLM1 , t when the appearance order of the premium characters A and C is from premium character A to premium character C. _{It indicates} the _{location of HPLM2} , _tHPLM3 , _tHPLM4 , _tHPLM5 , and _tHPLM6 . Demonstration execution pattern SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75, the Premier character A and C of the order of appearance premium character C → each occurrence time when the premium character A time _{t HPLM1, t HPLM2, t HPLM3} , This _indicates the _{location of} t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 .

  Five to 30 effect random number values 19 are associated with effect execution patterns SJ61, SJ62, SJ63, SJ64, and SJ65 in which the appearance of premium characters A and C is that of premium characters A → C. ing. No effect random number value 19 is associated with any of the effect execution patterns SJ71, SJ72, SJ73, SJ74, and SJ75 in which the appearance of the premium characters A and B is that of the premium character C → A. With such a configuration of the table, when the presentation control board 120 executes both of the premium presentation A notifying the confirmation of the jackpot and the premium presentation C notifying the confirmation of the per 16R as a presentation during the change of the special symbol, the premium presentation After execution of C, it regulates that premium production A is performed.

  In step S1666-11 in FIG. 64, the sub CPU 120a follows the determined contents of the premium rendering execution time determination process, and among the premium rendering A timer counter, the premium rendering B timer counter, and the premium rendering C timer counter of the sub RAM 120c, Set

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

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

  Specifically, when the appearance of the premium character A is determined, the sub CPU 120a sets a premium effect A standby flag in the premium effect A standby flag storage area. The premium effect A standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the premium effect A is awaited. Also, when the appearance of the premium character B is determined, the premium effect B standby flag is set in the premium effect B standby flag storage area. The premium effect B standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the premium effect B is awaited. Also, when the appearance of the premium character C is determined, the premium effect C standby flag is set in the premium effect C standby flag storage area. The premium effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the premium effect C is awaited.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the details of the fluctuation premium specifying advance notice effect selection process (step S1668 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 67, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium specification advance notice effect execution determination process (S1668-1). In the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 20 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the necessity of execution of the premium specific advance notice effect based on the effect random number value 20.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a premium specification advance notice effect execution determination table. In the premium specific advance notice effect execution determination table, a combination of data indicating effect random number 20 and necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") includes premium characters A, B, C, and combinations thereof. It is stored for each corresponding one. Specifically, for the premium character B, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 20 are associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is to be executed, and 80 (20 to 99) The effect random number value 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is not performed. For the premium character C, 20 (0 to 19) effect random number values 20 are associated with data indicating execution of a premium identification advance effect, and 80 (20 to 99) effect random number values 20 is associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is not performed. The combination of the premium character A, the premium characters A and B, the combination of the premium characters A and C, the combination of the premium characters B and C, and the combination of the premium characters A, B, and C The effect random number value 20 of 99) is associated with data indicating that the premium specified advance notice effect is not performed. With regard to these, even one effect random number value 20 is not associated with data indicating that the premium specific advance notice effect is to be executed.

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

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

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

  In step S1668-5, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the determination result of the premium identification advance notice effect execution determination processing is “execute the premium identification advance effect C”. If the determination result is “execute premium specified advance notice effect C” (S1668-5: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1668-6. If the determination result is not "execute premium specified advance notice effect C" (S1668-5: No), the variation premium specified advance notice effect selection process of this time is ended.

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

  In step S1668-7, the sub CPU 120a sets a premium specification advance notice C waiting flag in the premium specification advance notice C waiting flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The premium specified advance notice effect C standby flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the premium specified advance notice effect C is awaited.

  FIG. 69 is a flow chart showing details of the special game effect selection processing (step S1691 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 69, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game of this time is a 2R probability variation (S1691-1). If the type of jackpot is a 2R probability variation hit (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. If it is not the 2R probability variation hit (S1691-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-3.

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

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

  In step S1691-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are stopped at the symbol combination (“777” or “333”) unique to the 16R probability variation. . When it stops by the symbol combination which is not unique to 16R probability variation per one (S1691-4: No), it progresses to step S1691-5. When it stops by the symbol combination peculiar to 16R probability variation (S1691-4: Yes), it progresses to step S1691-7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 70 (b) is a diagram showing an 8R probability variation promotion effect scenario determination table for a per-change. A set of random number 21 for effect and promotion effect scenario data is stored in the 8R probability variation promotion effect scenario determination table. Specifically, there are promotion presentation scenarios HT1 to HT20 as options for the promotion presentation scenario in this table. The promotion effect scenario HT1 to HT20 execute the promotion effect (promotional change per promotion decision effect) of the effect pattern B in any round of the first round to the eighth round, and the effect pattern G1 in one or more rounds before that Or the promotion effect of G2 is to be executed. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HT1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern B is executed in the seventh round. Five effect random number values for effect 21 are associated with the promotion effect scenarios HT1 to HT20, respectively.

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

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

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

  FIG. 70 (c) is a diagram showing an 8R regular winning promotion effect scenario determination table. In the 8R normal winning promotion effect scenario determination table, a set of effect random number values 21 and promotion effect scenario data is stored. Specifically, there are promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20 as the options for the promotion effect scenario in this table. Promotion effect scenario HU1 to HU20 execute promotion effect (Gasse effect) of effect pattern G2 in any round of the first round to the eighth round, and promote effect of effect pattern G1 in one or more rounds before that Is supposed to run. For example, in the promotion effect scenario HU1, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the first round, the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 is executed in the fourth round, and the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 is executed in the seventh round. Five effect random number values for presentation 21 are respectively associated with the promotion effect scenarios HU1 to HU20.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a premium rendering execution determination process. In the premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 22 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the special game premium effect execution determination table of the sub ROM 120b and determines the necessity of the execution of the special game premium effect based on the effect random number value 22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a special game premium effect execution round determination table. In the special game premium effect execution round determination table, a pair of effect random number 25 and premium effect execution pattern data is stored for each corresponding to the premium characters B and C. The premium effect execution pattern data is data indicating the presence or absence of the appearance of the characters B and C in the first round to the eighth round of the special game.

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

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

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

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the details of the round effect control process (step S1694 in FIG. 43). In FIG. 74, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the round start command in the reception buffer is any one of the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1). If the round start command in the reception buffer is any one of the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-2. When it is not anything from the first round to the eighth round (S1694-1: No), the current round effect control process is ended.

  In step S1694-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether the round to be started from now is an execution round of promotion effect (Gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G1. Determine If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of promotion effect of the effect pattern G 1 (S 1694-2: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-3. When it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G1 (S1694-2: No), it progresses to step S1694-4.

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

  In step S1694-4, the sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether the round to be started from now is an execution round of promotion effect (Gase effect (FIG. 14)) of the effect pattern G2. Determine If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of promotion effect of the effect pattern G 2 (S 1694-4: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-5. When it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern G2 (S1694-4: No), it progresses to step S1694-6.

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

  In step S1694-6, the sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the round to be started from now is the execution round of the promotion effect of promotion pattern B (probability variation per promotion decision effect (FIG. 14)) It is determined whether or not. If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S 1694-6: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-8. If it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern B (S1694-6: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-10.

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

  In step S1694-10, sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of sub RAM 120c, and the round to start from this is the execution round of promotion effect of promotion pattern C (promotion confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 14)) It is determined whether or not. If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S 1694-10: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-12. When it is not the execution round of the promotion effect of the effect pattern C (S1694-10: No), it progresses to step S1694-14.

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

  In step S1694-14, the sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started from now is an execution round of premium effect B. If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of premium effect B (S 1694-14: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1694-15. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect B (S1694-14: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-18.

  In step S1694-15, the sub CPU 120a determines whether a promotion confirmation effect B execution completion flag is set in the promotion determination effect B execution completion flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1694-16 if the promotion determined effect B execution completed flag is not set (S1694-15: No). If the promotion determined effect B execution completion flag is set (S1649-15: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1649-17.

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

  Here, promotion effect scenario determination processing (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection processing and premium effect execution round determination processing in the special game premium effect selection processing (FIG. In step S1692-6 of 71, execution of the promotion effect (probable per chance variation promotion decision effect) and the premium effect B of the presentation pattern B are determined, and the execution round of the promotion effect becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the premium effect B. If yes, the determination result in step S1694-15 after execution of the promotion effect is "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-17 without setting of the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-16. According to the flow of such processing, in the case where the effect pattern of the promotion pattern B (promotional change promotion decision effect) and the premium effect B are executed as a special game effect of 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation, the effect control board 120 It controls that premium production B is performed after execution of promotion production (probability variation per promotion decision production) of production pattern B.

  In step S1694-18, the sub CPU 120a refers to the per-round effect information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the round to be started from now is the execution round of the premium effect C. If the sub CPU 120 a is an execution round of the premium effect C (S 1694-18: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-19. If it is not the execution round of the premium effect C (S1694-18: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-22.

  In step S1694-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether a promotion confirmation effect C execution completion flag is set in the promotion determination effect C execution completion flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the promotion determined effect C execution completion flag is not set (S1694-19: No), the process proceeds to step S1694-20. When the promotion determined effect C execution completed flag is set (S 1694-19: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1694-21.

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

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

  In step S1694-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the ninth round. If the round start command in the reception buffer is for the ninth round (S 1694-22: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-23. When it is not a thing of the ninth round (S1694-22: No), this round production control processing is ended.

  In step S1694-23, the sub CPU 120a sets, in the transmission buffer, an effect pattern specification command of the special game continuation notification effect (effect of displaying the message “Continuing big hit”).

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

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

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 120a clears the all rotation reach waiting flag in the all rotation reach waiting flag storage area. In step S1505, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot determination effect execution completion flag in the jackpot determination effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

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

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 120a clears the re-lottery effect standby flag in the re-lottery effect standby flag storage area. In step S1509, the sub CPU 120a sets the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag in the jackpot determination effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

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

  In step S1512, the sub CPU 120a clears the pseudo run 3 wait flag in the pseudo run 3 wait flag storage area. In step S1513, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot determination effect execution completion flag in the jackpot determination effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

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

  In step S1516, the sub CPU 120a clears the special stage standby flag in the special stage standby flag storage area. In step S1517, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot determination effect execution completion flag in the jackpot determination effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

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

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

  In step S1522, the sub CPU 120a generates an accessory driving specification command instructing the lowering of the movable accessory 36a, and sets the generated command in the transmission buffer. In step S1523, the sub CPU 120a sets a jackpot determination effect execution completion flag in the jackpot determination effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

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

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

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

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

Here, the change premium effect execution determination process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) in the change premium effect selection process and the specific advance notice effect execution determination process in the change premium identification advance notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67) The execution of premium effect B and premium specific advance notice effect B are determined in step S. The execution time of premium effect B (time t _HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12) determined in the variation premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64). If any one of t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t ′ _HPLM of the premium identification _advance effect B, the determination result in step S 1526 is “Yes”. And the effect pattern finger in step S1527 The process advances to the next step S1528 without setting a constant command. According to the flow of such processing, in the case where the effect control board 120 executes the premium specified advance notice effect B indicating the possibility of the execution of the premium effect B and the premium effect B as the effect during the change display of the special symbol, Before the execution of the premium effect B, it regulates that the premium specified advance notice effect B is executed.

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

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

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

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

Here, the change premium effect execution determination process (step S1666-3 in FIG. 64) in the change premium effect selection process and the specific advance notice effect execution determination process in the change premium identification advance notice effect selection process (step S1668-1 in FIG. 67) The execution of the premium effect C and the premium specified advance notice effect C are determined in the execution time of the premium effect C (time t _HPLM1 shown in FIG. 12) determined in the variation premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64). If any one of t _HPLM2 , t _HPLM3 , t _HPLM4 , t _HPLM5 , and t _HPLM6 ) is earlier than the execution time t ′ _HPLM of the premium identification _advance presentation effect C, the determination result in step S1531 is “Yes”. And the effect pattern finger in step S1532 The process advances to the next step S1533 without setting a constant command. According to the flow of such processing, the effect control board 120 executes, as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol, a case where the premium specific notice effect C which indicates the possibility of execution of the premium effect C and the premium effect C is executed, It controls that premium specific notice production C is performed before execution of premium production C.

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

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

  In step S1536, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot decision effect execution completion flag is set in the jackpot decision effect execution completed flag storage area of sub RAM 120c. The jackpot decision effect execution completed flag is a jackpot decision effect (all rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), operation effect with role drop (FIG. 8 (a)), re-lottery effect (FIG. 8) Step S1505 (FIG. 9C) (FIG. 9C), when one of the three pseudo-variation pseudo-sequence effects (FIG. 9C) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10B) that develops in the special stage are executed. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). If the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1536: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1537. If the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is set (S1536: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1538.

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

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the notification of 16R probability variation is determined, and the variation premium effect selection process is performed. When it is determined in the fluctuation premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect A is to be executed at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the timer update process step In S1509, the jackpot determined effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in step S1536 is "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step S1538 without setting of the effect pattern designation command in step S1537. By such a flow of processing, when the premium control A and the big hit determination effect are executed as the effect during the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 executes the big hit determination effect during the variable symbol display of the special symbol It regulates that premium production A will be performed later.

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

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

  In step S1541, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot determined effect execution completion flag is set in the jackpot determined effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The jackpot decision effect execution completed flag is a jackpot decision effect (all rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), operation effect with role drop (FIG. 8 (a)), re-lottery effect (FIG. 8) Step S1505 (FIG. 9C) (FIG. 9C), when one of the three pseudo-variation pseudo-sequence effects (FIG. 9C) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10B) that develops in the special stage are executed. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1542 when the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1541: No). If the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is set (S1541: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1543.

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

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the notification of 16R probability variation is determined, and the variation premium effect selection process is performed. If it is determined in the fluctuation premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) that the premium effect B is to be executed at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the step of the timer update process In S1509, the jackpot determined effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in step S1541 becomes "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step S1543 without setting of the effect pattern designation command in step S1542. According to the flow of such processing, the effect control board 120 is specially selected when the premium effect B and the 16R probability variation re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit effect) is executed as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. During the variable display of the symbol, it is restricted that the premium effect B is executed after the execution of the re-lottery effect with notification of the 16R probability variation.

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

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

  In step S1546, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot determined effect execution completion flag is set in the jackpot determined effect execution completed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The jackpot decision effect execution completed flag is a jackpot decision effect (all rotation reach effect (FIG. 7 (d)), operation effect with role drop (FIG. 8 (a)), re-lottery effect (FIG. 8) Step S1505 (FIG. 9C) (FIG. 9C), when one of the three pseudo-variation pseudo-sequence effects (FIG. 9C) and the step-up effect (FIG. 10B) that develops in the special stage are executed. 76), S1708 (FIG. 45), S1523 (FIG. 77), S1509 (FIG. 76), S1513 (FIG. 76), or S1517 (FIG. 76). If the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is not set (S1456: No), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1547. If the jackpot determination effect execution completion flag is set (S1456: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1548.

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

Here, for example, in the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1645 in FIG. 41), the variation effect pattern including the re-lottery effect (FIG. 8A) with the notification of 16R probability variation is determined, and the variation premium effect selection process is performed. When it is determined in the variation premium effect execution time determination process (step S1666-10 in FIG. 64) to execute the premium effect C at time t _HPLM6 later than the re-lottery effect execution time t _SS , the step of the timer update process In S1509, the jackpot determined effect execution completion flag is set, the determination result in step S1546 is "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step S1548 without setting of the effect pattern designation command in step S1547. According to the flow of such processing, the effect control board 120 is specially selected when the premium effect C and the 16R probability variation re-lottery effect (16R probability variation hit effect) is executed as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol. It controls that premium production C is performed after execution of the re-lottery production with the notice of 16R probability variation per incident during the fluctuation display of the design.

  The command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. As soon as the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in the timer update process, the effect designated by the command is displayed on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device 33. , And the lighting device 34 for effect.

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

  In step S1694-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium rendering B executed flag is set in the premium rendering B executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium rendering B executed flag is not set (S 1694-7: No), the process proceeds to step S 1694-8. If the premium rendering B executed flag is set (S 1694-7: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1694-9.

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

  Here, promotion effect scenario determination processing (steps S1691-5, S1691-9, or S1691-12 in FIG. 69) in the special game effect selection processing and premium effect execution round determination processing in the special game premium effect selection processing (FIG. In step S1692-6 of 71, the execution of the promotion effect (probable per chance variation promotion decision effect) and the premium effect B of the effect pattern B are determined, and the execution round of the premium effect B becomes a round earlier than the execution round of the promotion effect. If yes, the determination result in step S1694-7 is "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step S1694-9 without setting of the effect pattern designation command in step S1694-8. According to the flow of such processing, in the case where the effect pattern of the promotion pattern B (promotional change promotion decision effect) and the premium effect B are executed as a special game effect of 16R probability variation or 8R probability variation, the effect control board 120 After the execution of the premium effect B, it is restricted that the promotion effect (promotional change promotion decision effect) of the effect pattern B is performed.

  In step S1694-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the premium rendering C executed flag is set in the premium rendering C executed flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If the premium effect C execution completion flag is not set (S 1694-11: No), the process proceeds to step S 1694-12. If the premium effect C execution completion flag is set (S 1694-11: Yes), the process proceeds to step S 1694-13.

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

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

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when there is a big hit in the hold at the start of the special game, it is possible to execute the on-hold consecutive chan effect (effect to notify that there is the determination information on the big hit in the hold). In the present embodiment, an effect of causing the premium character A to appear can be executed as the on-hold in-line consecutive chan effect in which the first round is an execution round.

  FIG. 81 is a diagram showing the relationship between premium characters A, B, and C according to the present embodiment and those notified by the appearance of each. As shown in FIG. 81 (b), in the present embodiment, when the premium character A appears, the pending inside continuation chan is determined.

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

  In step S1694-24, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the reception buffer is for the first round. If the round start command in the reception buffer is for the first round (S 1694-24: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-25. When it is not a thing of the 1st round (S1694-24: No), this round production control processing is ended.

  In step S1694-25, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold. If there is a big hit in the hold (S 1694-25: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-26. When there is no big hit in the reservation (S1694-25: No), this round production control processing ends.

  At step S1694-26, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the jackpot in the hold is for the start winning before the start of the special game. If the jackpot in the hold is that of the start winning before the start of the special game (S 1694-26: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-27. If the jackpot in the hold is for the start winning after the start of the special game (S 1694-26: No), the current round effect control process is ended.

  In step S1694-27, the sub CPU 120a performs the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination process. In the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 25 updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination table in the sub ROM 120b, and determines whether or not the on-hold in-line continuous chan premium effect is necessary based on the effect random number 25 for effect.

  FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a pending intra-sequence continuous chan premium effect execution determination table. A set of data indicating the effect random number value 25 and necessity of execution ("execute" and "do not execute") is stored in the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination table. Specifically, in this table, one (0) effect random number value 25 is associated with data indicating that the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect is to be performed. Further, 99 (1 to 99) effect random number values 25 are associated with data indicating that the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect is not performed.

  In step S1694-28 of FIG. 82, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination process. If the determination result is “execute” (S 1694-28: Yes), the sub CPU 120 a proceeds to step S 1694-29. If the determination result is “do not execute” (S 1694-28: No), the round effect control process of this time is ended.

  In step S1694-29, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command of premium effect A in the transmission buffer. Here, in the round game effect control process of the present embodiment, there is a big hit in the hold, and if the big hit is the start winning thing in the variable display of the special symbol before the start of the special game (S1694-25: Yes → S1694-26: Yes), the on-hold consecutive chan premium effect execution determination process is performed. According to the flow of such processing, when there is the jackpot determination information among the determination information stored in the hold by the start winning combination in the variation display of the special symbol before the start of the special game, the effect control board 120, It is possible to execute a premium effect A informing that there is jackpot determination information in the hold. In addition, when there is judgment information of the jackpot among the judgment information stored in the hold by the start winning after the start of the special game, the effect control board 120 is whether or not the judgment information of the jackpot is in the hold. Regardless, it regulates that premium effect A is performed.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when suspension of the variation of the special symbol occurs due to the start winning of the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the gaming machine 1 performs a look-ahead over a series of fluctuations as the final fluctuation. There may be a case where reach specific advance notice effects are performed. When the advance effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, all rotation reach effect) is performed in the final change, the prefetch read specific notice effect displays an image simulating the progress effect during the change before the final change. It is an effect.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in the present embodiment, the change of the special symbol is suspended by the start winning, and that suspension (in the example of FIG. 84 (a), the third suspension of the first special symbol) When the pre-read reach specific advance notice effect with the corresponding change as the final change is executed, the development effect of the final change (in the example of FIG. 84 (a), SPSP reach effect) during the change of the special symbol that starts after the starting winning combination. Perform the same effect as).

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

  In step S1624, the sub CPU 120a causes the variation of the symbol corresponding to the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621 to be accompanied by the development effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, or all rotation reach effect). Determine if there is. If the sub CPU 120a involves the development effect (S1624: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1625. If it is not accompanied by the development effect (S1624: No), the current command analysis process is ended.

  In step S1625, the sub CPU 120a performs pre-read reach specific advance notice effect selection processing. In the prefetch reach specific advance notice effect selection processing, the sub CPU 120a determines the necessity of execution of the advance reach reach advance notice effect for the start winning designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, and executes the advance read reach advance notice effect. In the case of setting, the effect pattern designating command instructing the execution of the pre-reading reach specific notice detection is set in the transmission buffer.

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

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

  FIG. 87 is a diagram of a pre-read reach specific advance notice effect execution determination table. A combination of data indicating effect random number 26 and necessity of execution (“execute” and “do not execute”) is stored separately in each type of development effect in the prefetch read specific advance notice effect execution determination table There is. Specifically, for the SP reach effect, five (0 to 4) effect random number values 26 are associated with the data indicating that the prefetch reach specific notice effect is to be executed, and 95 (5 to 99) The random number value for effect 26) is associated with data indicating that the pre-read reach specific advance notice effect is not performed. For the SPSP reach effect, ten (0 to 9) effect random number values 26 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch reach specific notice effect is to be performed, and 90 (10 to 99) effect random numbers The numerical value 26 is associated with data indicating that the prefetch reach specific advance notice effect is not performed. About all the rotation reach effects, 100 (0 to 99) effect random number values 26 are associated with data indicating that the prefetch specific reach advance notice effect is not performed.

  In step S1625-3, the sub CPU 120a confirms which of “execute” and “do not execute” the determination result of the prefetch reach specific advance notice effect execution determination process. If the determination result is "execute" (S1625-3: YES), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1625-4. If the determination result is "do not execute" (S1625-3: No), the pre-read reach specific notice presentation effect selection process of this time is ended.

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

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

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

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

  The notice mode pattern SS45 appears 3 dejab images of normal color (blue) and 4 dejab images of red during execution of the step-up effect of the normal step 3 which is the step before the final step of the step-up effect By doing this, it is suggested that the development destination of the later development branch point would normally be stage 4 (red).

  In this table, five (95 to 99) effect random number values 15 are associated with the notice mode pattern SS45 for the step-up effect in which the final stage is a special stage. On the other hand, for the step-up effect in which the final step is the normal step 4, even one effect random number value 15 is not associated with the notice mode pattern SS45. With such a configuration of the table, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect designated as the final step of the special step (big hit determination), the step-up specific notice effect during the execution of the step effect of the normal step 2 As a result, it is possible to carry out an execution that indicates the possibility that the step presentation of the later development branch point is related to which step presentation. Further, when the stage control is performed as the final stage, the stage control board 120 performs the step-up specific notice stage during the execution of the stage stage 2 step, and the step of the later development branch point. It regulates that the production which suggests the possibility regarding which step production the production becomes will be performed.

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(1) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes premium effect as effect in the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the effect control substrate 120 performs the premium effect before the symbol effect is executed. It has been regulated that a premium specific advance notice effect is suggested which suggests the possibility of the execution of the premium effect. However, in the case where the effect control board 120 executes the specified final notice effect other than the premium effect (for example, the effect for making the rainbow color general character showing the end of the big hit appear), the specific final notice effect during the variable display of the symbol Before the execution of the specific preview effect (for example, an effect to make the dejab image of the rainbow general character appear) may be made executable. In addition, the effect control board 120 executes a specific premium effect (for example, premium effect A) of a plurality of types of premium effects (for example, premium effects A, B, and C) as effects during the variable display of the special symbol. In the case, it is possible to execute a specific advance notice indicating the possibility of the execution of the particular premium effect before the execution of the particular premium effect, and the effect control board 120 is a particular premium as a effect during the variation display of the special symbol. When performing a premium effect other than the effect (for example, the premium effect B or C), this suggests the possibility of the execution of the premium effect other than the specific premium effect before the execution of the premium effect other than the specific premium effect The execution of the specific advance notice may be restricted.

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

(3) In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the effect control board 120 is fixed per 16R probability variation as the effect during the change display of the special symbol (re-lottery effect that stops at “777” or “333” after re-change) In the case where the special symbol is displayed, the multi-round jackpot determined premium effect (premium effect C in which the premium character C appears) is controlled to be executed after the execution of the 16R probability variation pervious effect during the variable symbol display of the special symbol. However, when the effect control board 120 executes a specific finalization effect (for example, all rotation reach effect) other than the 16R probability variation finalization effect as the effect during the variable symbol display of the special symbol, the specific determination during the special symbol fluctuation After execution of the effect, it may be possible to execute a multi-round jackpot determined premium effect.

(4) In the first to fifth embodiments described above, when the effect control board 120 executes the big hit determination effect as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, after the execution of the big hit determination effect during the variation display of the special symbol, Regulated that premium rendition will be implemented. However, when effect control board 120 executes a specific jackpot notice effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) as the effect during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the execution of the jackpot notice effect during the fluctuation display of the special symbol It may be possible to execute a premium effect regardless of before or after.

(5) In the first to fifth embodiments described above, when the effect control board 120 executes the probability variation promotion effect (effect pattern B) as a special game effect, after the probability variation promotion effect during the special game is executed Regulated that premium effect B is to be executed. However, even when the special control effect is executed as a special game effect, the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the premium effect B regardless of before or after the probability change promotion effect. Good.

(6) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the 16R promotion determined effect (effect pattern C) as a special game effect, after the 16R promotion determined effect is executed during the special game, Regulated that premium rendition C is to be performed. However, even when the special control effect is to execute a specific effect other than the 16R promotion decision effect, the effect control board 120 restricts the execution of the premium effect C regardless of before or after the 16R promotion decision effect. Good.

(7) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the prefetch hold display change effect or the prefetch zone effect in the plural times of variable display of the special symbol, the effect control board 120 is among the plural times of variable display During the previous variable display, it was regulated that the effect which suggests the possibility that the effect of the same system will be performed in the later variable display is executed as the prefetch specific advance notice effect. However, when the big hit finalization effect is executed as the effect in the previous variable display among the plurality of variable displays, the effect control board 120 performs the same series of effects in the latter variable display during the previous variable display. An effect that suggests the possibility of being performed may be made executable. Further, when the high-reliability effect (for example, a specific SP reach effect) is executed as the effect in the previous variable display among the plurality of variable displays, the effect control board 120 performs the previous variable display, A presentation may be made that indicates the possibility that the same series of presentation will be performed in a later variable display.

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

(9) In the first to fifth embodiments, when the effect control board 120 executes the step-up effect with the normal step 3 as the final step, the effect control board 120 is the next step during the execution of the step effect of the normal step 3 It controlled that the production which suggests the possibility of proceeding to the step production of the normal stage 4 was executed as the step-up specific notice production. However, as an effect in the variable display before the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is stopped and displayed with a special symbol indicating a big hit, a step-up effect with normal stage 3 as the final step is executed In the case of performing the step effect of the normal step 3, it may be possible to execute a step-up specific advance notice effect indicating the possibility of proceeding to the step effect of the normal step 4 during the execution of the step effect of the normal step 3.

(10) In the first to fifth embodiments, the step-up effect is the upper limit stage of the normal stage only when each stage within the normal stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 with the upper limit of four stages and the jackpot decision The stage rendition was developed from the special stage which can be advanced after passing through to the stage designated as the final stage. However, the step-up effect can be advanced from the special stages which can be performed without passing through the upper stage of the normal stage only when each stage within the normal stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the jackpot are decided with the upper limit of 4 stages. Step presentation may be developed up to the stage designated as the final stage. For example, in this case, when the final step of the step-up effect is a special step, the step effect of the normal step 1 is executed at time t _SUP1 within the fluctuation time T shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and the normal step is performed at time t _SUP2 . Step effect 2 of 2 is executed, step effect 3 of normal step 3 is executed at time t _SUP 3, and step effect of special step may be executed instead of normal step 4 at time t _SUP 4.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game 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: first large winning opening detection switch, 17: second large winning opening, 17a: second large winning opening detection switch, 20: first special symbol display device, 21: second special symbol display device, 31: image display Device 110 110 main control board 110a main CPU 110b main ROM 110c main RAM 120 effect control board 120a sub CPU 120b sub ROM 120c sub RAM 150 image control board

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring the determination information by the establishment of the start condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means variably displays the symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the winning jackpot after the symbol display control means causes the symbol display control means to stop and display the symbol, when the special game determining means determines that the jackpot has been won;
Prior determination means for determining in advance prior to determination of the special game determination means whether or not a jackpot has been won based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Hold storage means for holding and storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Based on the determination result of the previous article before determining means, suggestive prefetching zone produce a possible the determination information jackpots in the hold memory means by entry into one of the reliability of different types of zones Select multiple types of specific effects including , and based on the selection, select one or more effects in the specific preview effects that indicate the possibility of execution of the specific effects, and execute the selected effects in the effect means Effect control means for causing
When the effect control means executes the pre-reading zone effect as the specific effect during one or more variable display among the variable display over the plurality of times of the symbol display means, the variable display among the plurality of times It is possible to perform an effect that indicates the possibility that the pre-reading zone effect will be performed as the specific advance notice during the first variable display, and the variable display in the variable display after the variable display A gaming machine, comprising: control means for restricting that rendering that indicates the possibility that the pre-reading zone rendering with higher reliability is performed is performed.