JP6793604B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control board that controls the progress of the game, and a production control board that controls the production of the game through the control of the liquid crystal display on the game board and the characters. In some pachinko gaming machines, if a jackpot is won, after the special game ends, the jackpot winning probability becomes an advantageous state, and that state continues until the jackpot is won again. Patent Document 1 is a document that discloses a technique related to the production of this type of gaming machine.

JP-A-2015-195798

By the way, the production of this type of game machine is merely to reproduce animations and videos after the reach is established, and there is room for improvement in terms of the interest of the game.

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

In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, the symbol display means, the first jackpot in which the gaming state after the special game becomes the normal state, and the gaming state after the special game become an advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state. It is determined whether or not one of a plurality of types of jackpots including the second jackpot has been won, the symbol display means is controlled based on the determination result, and a command related to the variable display mode of the symbol display means. Based on the main control means, the effect means, the operation means, and the command received from the main control means, which can generate a plurality of types of commands including the above, a predetermined reach effect and an operation effect accompanied by the operation of the operation means. The effect control means is provided with the effect control means for causing the effect means to execute one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of effects including a rare premium effect and a symbol determination effect, and the effect control means is in the advantageous state. As a variable display symbol variation effect in which the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol, when the effect of proceeding from the operation effect to the premium effect and then to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect is executed, when the operation means is operated and As a variable display symbol variation effect in which at least a part of the effect is the same as when the operation is not performed and the symbol display means in the advantageous state stops at the jackpot symbol, the operation effect is changed to the premium effect. In the case of executing the effect of proceeding to the symbol finalization effect of the jackpot without going through the above, a game machine characterized by executing an effect of different effect modes depending on whether the operating means is operated or not. provide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An audio output device 32 (speaker) is provided inside the left and right directing drive devices 33c above the glass door 50 of the game machine 1. Under the control of the image control board 150, the audio output device 32 produces a game effect (output of various background music (BGM) and sound effects) by sound.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the case of a gaming machine whose winning probability setting can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the winning probability is either 2/599, 2/549, or 2/499 in a low probability gaming state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 2/599, 2/549, 2/499). The high-probability gaming state is advantageous to the player out of the two states (state) and the high-probability gaming state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 20/599 which is common to all settings).

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

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

Further, even in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the winning probability of the normal symbol and the opening time of the movable piece 15b are the same regardless of the setting.

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

b1. 1st Special Figure 8R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the 1st special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. In the eight round games, the number of prizes in the second prize opening 17 reaches the specified number (for example, nine) or the opening of the second prize opening 17 until 29 seconds have passed → The second prize in two seconds The second prize-winning opening 17 is opened and closed by closing the opening 17. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game will be a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability game state and the short-time game state continue until the jackpot is won again.

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

d1. 1st Special Figure 2R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the 1st special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, two round games, the first round and the second round, are performed. In the two round games, the number of prizes in the second prize opening 17 reaches the specified number (for example, 9) or the opening of the second prize opening 17 until 0.4 seconds elapses → the second for 2 seconds. The second large winning opening 17 is opened and closed in an opening / closing mode in which the large winning opening 17 is closed. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again. Here, the time required for the special game when this jackpot is won (total opening time of the big prize opening) is compared with the time required for the special game when another big hit is won (total opening time of the big winning opening). short. Therefore, the number of game balls won will be larger when another jackpot is won than when this jackpot is won. The first special figure 2R probability variation hit is also called a "short hit" or a "sudden hit" in the sense that it is a jackpot that enters a high-probability gaming state after a short jackpot.

e1. 2nd Special Figure 16R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the 2nd special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when the jackpot is won, 16 round games from the 1st round to the 16th round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the first special winning opening 16 in the 16 round games is the same as that of the first special figure 16R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again.

f1. 2nd Special Figure 8R Probability Change This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the 2nd special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big winning opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first special figure 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again.

g1. 2nd Special Figure 8R Normal Hit This jackpot is one that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the 2nd special symbol is a jackpot. In the special game when this jackpot is won, eight round games from the first round to the eighth round are performed. The mode of opening and closing the second big winning opening 17 in the eight round games is the same as that of the first special figure 8R probability variation. If this jackpot is won, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue until the jackpot is won again or the number of changes in the special symbol after the special game reaches 100 without winning the jackpot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the start winning of the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 starts, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R Each is "1" symbol → "2" symbol → "3" symbol → "4" symbol → "5" symbol → "6" symbol → "7" symbol → "8" symbol → "9" symbol → "1" The first round display of the symbol is started, and the fourth symbol 36Z starts the round display of the first display mode → the second display mode → the third display mode → the first display mode. When the special symbol stops after the fluctuation display over a predetermined fluctuation time, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z are confirmed (completely) in the combination corresponding to the stopped display special symbol. (Stop), and the stop mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z is a big hit (hereinafter, the jackpot of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z). If the stopping mode is appropriately referred to as a "hit mode"), 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. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the type of jackpot and the combination of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, the right symbol 36R, and the fourth symbol 36Z. In the game machine 1, when the 16R probability variation hit is won in the big hit lottery, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are any of "333" and "777", and the fourth symbol 36Z is the first display mode. It stops with the combination.

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

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

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

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

Here, the display size of the fourth symbol 36Z is extremely smaller than that of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R. Therefore, when the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at the same symbol combination other than "777" and "333", it is not possible to know whether the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit is won. It has become. When the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R stop at "777" or "333", it is easy to know that the 16R probability variation has been won at the time of the stop.

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

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

When there is a hold of the change of the second special symbol, the image of the first hold (the first hold in the order of change) in the second special symbol is on the right side of the image 37 (0) of the change in the image display device 31. 37 ₂ (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 up to four images of an image 37 2 of the (variation order is 4 th hold) ₍₄₎ is displayed. Here, in FIG. 7B, only images 37 (0), 37 ₁ (1), 37 ₁ (2), and 37 ₁ (3) are shown for the sake of simplicity.

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

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

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

In the following description, the image _{37 (0)} 37 1 (1), ₃₇ 1 (2), 37 1 _(3), 37 1 (4), 37 _{2 (1),} 37 2 (2), ₃₇ 2 ( 3), and ₃₇ 2 (4) appropriately called "hold display image 37".

As shown in FIG. 9A, the game machine 1 may execute a reach effect as a symbol variation effect during the symbol variation. The reach effect may be executed after the normal fluctuation over a predetermined time (the fluctuation in which the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are displayed separately). In the reach effect, one of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the left symbol 36L in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped. After that, the other of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R (the right symbol 36R in the example of FIG. 9A) is temporarily stopped at the same type of symbol as the one stopped earlier. In the reach effect, due to the temporary stop of the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R, the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are in the reach mode (the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are the same symbol while the middle symbol 36C is fluctuating). The mode is temporarily stopped by the combination). The reliability of the jackpot when the reach effect is executed is higher than when the reach effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the game machine 1 may execute an effect of proceeding from a reach effect to a development effect. When proceeding from the reach effect to the development effect, the middle symbol 36C starts rotating at high speed after the middle symbol 36C is about to stop at a symbol of a different type from the left symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R that are temporarily stopped first, and then left. The symbol 36L and the right symbol 36R are separated into the left corner and the right corner. In the development effect, the animation effect moving image is reproduced in the center of the screen and the live-action effect moving image is reproduced. The reliability of the jackpot when the development effect is executed is higher than when the development effect is not executed. Development production includes challenge production, SP reach production, and battle production. Details will be described later.

In addition, the game machine 1 has three game modes: a normal mode, a live mode, and a special training mode. The player starts the game in the normal mode. If you win the jackpot, after the end of the special game, if you win the jackpot, after the end of the special game, you will be in either live mode or special training mode. As shown in FIG. 10, the normal mode is a mode of a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. The player starts the game in the normal mode. The live mode is a mode of a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. The special training mode is a mode in a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following description, the normal mode state (low-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state) is appropriately referred to as a "normal state", and the live mode state (high-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is appropriately referred to. It is called "advantageous state".

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the game machine 1 may execute a promotion effect as a special game effect during a special game. The promotion effect is an effect that clearly indicates which jackpot was won during the special game, without clearly indicating whether the winner was a normal hit or a more advantageous probability variation hit. The promotion effect may be executed during the fourth round of the special game triggered by winning either the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit. In the promotion production, an image of "If the sword collapses, it will enter live mode" will appear. As shown in FIG. 12A, if the winning jackpot is an 8R probability variation hit, the second movable accessory 330b collapses, and an image of "live mode confirmed" appears. The effect of tilting the second movable accessory 330b is a promotion success effect indicating that the promotion to the 8R probability variation hit was successful. As shown in FIG. 12B, if the winning jackpot is an 8R normal hit, the second movable accessory 330b does not collapse, and an image of "special training mode confirmed" appears. The effect that the second movable accessory 330b finishes without collapsing is a promotion failure effect indicating that the promotion to the 8R probability variation has failed.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the start winning a prize causes a hold of the change of the special symbol, and the hold (in the examples of FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the first special When the look-ahead hold display change effect with the change corresponding to the third hold of the symbol as the final change is executed, the time t _HH immediately after the start of each change from the start winning prize to the final change (FIG. 13 (a)). In the example of FIG. 13 (b), the time t _HH (2) immediately after the start of the fluctuation two before the final fluctuation, the time t _HH (1) immediately after the start of the fluctuation immediately before the final fluctuation, and the final fluctuation. At the time t _HH (0)) immediately after the start of the above, the display mode of the hold display image 37 corresponding to the final variation changes to any of blue, green, and red. In the look-ahead hold display change effect, the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of blue <green <red.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 120a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 120b and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 and the input signal from the timer, and lamps the corresponding command based on the processing. It is transmitted to the control board 140 and the image control board 150. When the start operation is performed, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process, and after the initialization process is completed and the game is ready for play, the random number values for production 1 to 16 (each in a random number range of 0 to 99). While updating various random number values including (16 kinds of random number values) and the like within each random number range, the effect according to the progress of the game is controlled. Here, as for the effect random numbers 1 to 16, the same random number values are not acquired at the same time.

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

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

The lamp control board 140 plays a role of controlling the effect driving devices 33a, 33b, 33c and the effect lighting device 34 according to the progress of the game. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34. The lamp control board 140 controls the energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, and the light in the effect lighting device 34. The lighting control of the motor and the drive control of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction are performed.

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

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

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

Next, the operation of the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110 of the game machine 1. The main process is started when power is supplied from the power supply board 170 to the main control board 110 by the start-up operation and a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110.

In FIG. 14, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process (S10). In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads and executes the game control program from the main ROM 110b in response to the power being turned on. In the initialization process, the main CPU 110a is stored in the main RAM 110c in the ON / OFF of the RAM clear switch (not shown) on the back surface of the game machine 1 at the time of turning on the power and in the power failure monitoring process (S20) at the time of the previous power failure. Based on the power failure occurrence information and checksum contents that are backed up, the necessity of data recovery is decided, and if it is decided that recovery is not necessary, the main RAM 110c is cleared and it is decided that recovery is necessary. In that case, the data in the main RAM 110c is restored.

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

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

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

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the main control board 110. The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 executes the timer interrupt process every 4 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse signal in the reset clock pulse generation circuit in the main control board 110.

In FIG. 15, when the reset clock pulse signal is generated, the main CPU 110a saves the information in the register of the main CPU 110a at that time in the stack area (S100). Next, the main CPU 110a performs a time control process (S110). The time control process is a process of updating the counter used for timing various times in the main RAM 110c. In the time control process, the main CPU 110a subtracts the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the auxiliary game timer counter in the main RAM 110c one by one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the details of the input control process. In FIG. 16, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process (S210). In the general winning opening detection switch input process, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of the detection signal, the process proceeds to step S220 as it is. When the detection signal is input, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is added to the general winning opening prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c to update.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port detection switch input process. In FIG. 17, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S230-2 when the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: Yes). When there is no input of the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a (S230-1: No), the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

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

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

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

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a special symbol reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 18A, the special symbol holding storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the holding of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. It has a second special symbol hold storage area corresponding to hold. Each of the first special symbol hold storage area and the second special symbol hold storage area has a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage corresponding to the third hold. It has a unit and a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 18B, each storage unit in the special symbol reservation storage unit can store a set of a jackpot random number value, a special symbol random value, a reach determination random value, and a special symbol variation random value. It has become.

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

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

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

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a pre-determination table for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery. In the pre-judgment table, the jackpot random value, the special symbol random value, the game state (time-saving game state or non-time-saving game state), the reach judgment random value, the special figure variation random value, the winning information, and the start winning designation command The set refers to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied and when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied. It is memorized separately.

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

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

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the details of the special figure special electric control process. In FIG. 20, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data (S301). In the following step S302, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric processing data, and if the special figure special electric processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure If the special electric processing data = 1, the processing is transferred to the special symbol variation processing (step S320), if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the processing is transferred to the special symbol stop processing (step S330), and the special symbol special electric processing data = If it is 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process is transferred to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol memory determination process. In FIG. 21, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1). More specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter in the main RAM 110c, determines that if the special symbol time counter is not 0, it is in the process of displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the special symbol time counter is 0. If so, it is determined that the variable display of the special symbol is not in progress. When the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S310-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol storage determination process this time. Further, if the variation display of the special symbol is not in progress (S310-1: No), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More specifically, in this jackpot determination process, as shown in the example of FIG. 22 (flow chart showing the details of the jackpot determination process), the main CPU 110a has a lottery result of the jackpot lottery triggered by the establishment of the start condition this time. Is a big hit or a loss (S311-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery determination table of the main ROM 110b, and the presence / absence of a flag set in the high-probability game flag storage area at the time of execution of this step S311-1 and the 0th storage in step S310-7. The lottery result is determined based on the combination with the jackpot random value stored in the section.

FIG. 23A is a diagram showing a jackpot lottery determination table referred to in step S311-1. As shown in FIG. 23 (a), in the jackpot lottery determination table, the set of the jackpot random number value and the lottery result (big hit or loss) of the jackpot lottery is referred to in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. It is stored separately from the ones referred to at the time.

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

Further, in the case of a gaming machine in which the setting of the winning probability can be changed by a special operation when the power is turned on, the random number range of the jackpot random number value is changed by the setting, and the numbers are 0-598, 0-548, 0-498. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state is either 2/599 (= 1 / 299.5), 2/549 (= 1 / 274.5), or 2/499 (= 1 / 249.5). The random number range in the high-probability gaming state is not changed by the setting, and the winning probability of the jackpot is 20/599 (= 1 / 29.9) regardless of the setting. It is also possible to change the jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state by fixing the random number range in the low probability with a large numerical value (for example, 65536) and changing the number of jackpot random number values by setting. In this case as well, it is desirable to fix the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state by fixing the number of jackpot random numbers in the high-probability gaming state. If the winning probability of the high-probability gaming state is changed depending on the setting, it becomes easy for the player to detect which setting is set, which is effective in preventing it.

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

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

FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for jackpots. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a set of a special symbol random value, a special symbol type (big hit type), a stop symbol data, and a symbol designation command is a starting condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20. Is stored separately for reference when the condition is satisfied and for reference when the start condition of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21 is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for loss. In the loss symbol determination table, the set of the special symbol type, the stop symbol data, and the symbol designation command is referred to when the start condition of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is satisfied. 2 The special symbol display device 21 is stored separately from the reference when the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied.

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

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

There are two types of fluctuation pattern determination tables, one that is referred to when the first special symbol is changed and the other that is referred to when the second special symbol is changed. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the first special symbol is changed. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to when the second special symbol is changed.

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

As a result, regardless of the setting, the selection rate of each reach → development effect at the time of jackpot fluctuation is fixed, and the selection rate of each reach → development effect at the time of loss fluctuation is also fixed. Therefore, since the fluctuation pattern selection rate is common for each setting, the more advantageous the setting of the winning probability is for the player, the higher the overall appearance rate of the reach → development effect can be. In addition, the more advantageous the setting of the winning probability is for the player, the higher the overall reliability of the reach → development effect can be increased.

However, the high probability of winning is common for each setting, and the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when the first special symbol changes and the fluctuation pattern determination table referenced when the second special symbol changes are also common. Therefore, when the probability is high, it is difficult for the player to know which setting is set because the appearance rate and reliability of each reach → development effect do not change depending on the setting of the winning probability.

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

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

For example, the variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 1 (per 16R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25 include variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. .. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 12 is T12 (for example, T12 = 20000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 13 is T13 (T13 = 22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 14 is T14 (T14 = 40,000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 15 is T15 (T15 = 42000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 16 is T16 (T16 = 60,000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 17 is T17 (T16 = 62000 ms). Of the variation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the variation patterns 16 and 17 are accompanied by a premium effect. The premium effect is a rare character or a rare effect image before the symbol confirmation effect per 16R probability variation (the effect that the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R are confirmed by "777" or "333"). It is a production that notifies that it is a big hit by the appearance. Details of the premium production will be described later. Of the fluctuation patterns 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, the magnitude relationship of the four types of selectivity excluding the fluctuation patterns 16 and 17 accompanied by the premium effect is as follows: fluctuation pattern 12 <variation pattern 13 <variation pattern 14 <The fluctuation pattern is 15.

Variation patterns 22, 23, 24, and 25 are available as variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 2 (per 8R probability variation) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 22 is T12 (20000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 23 is T13 (22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 24 is T14 (40000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 25 is T15 (42000 ms). The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the fluctuation patterns 22, 23, 24, and 25 is that the fluctuation pattern 22 <variation pattern 23 <variation pattern 24 <variation pattern 25.

Variation patterns 32, 33, 34, and 35 are available as variation pattern options corresponding to the special symbol 3 (per 8R normal) in the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 32 is T12 (20000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 33 is T13 (22000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 34 is T14 (40000 ms). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 35 is T15 (42000 ms). The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the fluctuation patterns 32, 33, 34, and 35 is that the fluctuation pattern 32 <variation pattern 33 <variation pattern 34 <variation pattern 35.

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25, the variation pattern 11 is an option of the variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol 4 (per 2R probability variation). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 11 is T11 (for example, T11 = 18000 ms).

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25, a combination of special symbol 0 (loss), non-time saving game state, number of holds 0 to 2, no reach (random value for reach determination is "0 to 69"). There is a variation pattern 59 as an option of the variation pattern corresponding to. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 59 is T9 (for example, T9 = 6000 ms).

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25, a combination of special symbol 0 (loss), non-time saving game state, number of holds 0 to 2, and reach (random value for reach determination is "70 to 99"). The variation pattern options corresponding to the above include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 60 is T10 (for example, T10 = 10000 ms). The variation time of the variation pattern 61 is the same length T11 (18000ms) as that of the variation pattern 11. The variation time of the variation pattern 62 is the same length T12 (20000ms) as that of the variation pattern 12. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern 63 is the same length T13 (22000 ms) as that of the fluctuation pattern 13. The variation time of the variation pattern 64 is the same length T14 (40000ms) as that of the variation pattern 14. The variation time of the variation pattern 65 is the same length T15 (42000ms) as that of the variation pattern 15. The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the fluctuation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 is as follows: fluctuation pattern 60> fluctuation pattern 61> fluctuation pattern 62> fluctuation pattern 63> fluctuation pattern 64> fluctuation pattern 65.

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25, a combination of special symbol 0 (loss), non-time saving game state, number of holds 3 to 4, and no reach (reach determination random value is "0 to 89"). There is a variation pattern 58 as an option of the variation pattern corresponding to. The variation time of the variation pattern 58 is T8 (for example, T8 = 3000 ms), which is shorter than that of the variation pattern 59.

In the variation pattern determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 25, the combination of the special symbol 0 (loss), the time saving game state, the number of holdings 0 to 2, and the reach (the random value for reach determination is "70 to 99"). Corresponding variation pattern options include variation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. The magnitude relation of the selectivity of the fluctuation patterns 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65 is as follows: fluctuation pattern 60> fluctuation pattern 61> fluctuation pattern 62> fluctuation pattern 63> fluctuation pattern 64> fluctuation pattern 65.

Here, comparing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbols of FIGS. 24 and 25 with the pre-determination table (FIG. 19) shown above, the pre-determination table shows the number of pending variations of the first special symbol (U1). ) And the number of pending changes (U2) of the second special symbol can be searched for the corresponding data in the table. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, if the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the number of holdings of fluctuations of the first special symbol (U1) and the number of holdings of fluctuations of the second special symbol (U2) are not referred to. As long as it is not possible to search the corresponding data in the table. For this reason, in the pre-judgment table, although it is possible to discriminate the type of production of the development destination after the reach production, it is not possible to discriminate between "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation".

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol variation processing. In FIG. 27, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S316, determines that if the special symbol time counter is 0, the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and the special symbol time counter is 0. If not, it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S320-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S320-2. If it is determined that the change time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S320-1: No), the current special symbol change process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the details of the special symbol stop processing. In FIG. 28, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter set in step S320-4, and if the special symbol time counter is 0, it determines that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed, and the special symbol time counter sets the special symbol time counter. If it is not 0, it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not yet elapsed. When the main CPU 110a determines that the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S330-1: Yes), the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the stop time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S330-1: No), the current special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a special game control table. FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 16R. FIG. 30B is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 8R. FIG. 30C is a diagram showing a large winning opening opening / closing control table for 2R.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game process. In FIG. 31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening (S340-1). Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the number of rounds (R) in the number of rounds (R) storage area, determines that the opening is in progress if the number of rounds (R) is 0, and determines that the number of rounds (R) is open. If is not 0, it is determined that the opening is not in progress. When the main CPU 110a is in the opening (S340-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If the opening is not in progress (S340-1: No), the process proceeds to step S340-6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines 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).

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

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

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot game end process. In FIG. 32, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S311-2 and the game information set in the game state buffer in step S311-4 (S350-1).

After the execution of step S350-1, the main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game flag setting process (S350-2). In the high-probability game flag setting process, the main CPU 110a refers to the special game end time setting table of the main ROM 110b, and based on the stop symbol data and the game information loaded in step S350-1, the high probability at the end of the special game. Decide whether or not to set the game flag.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a setting table at the end of the special game. In the special game end setting table, there are stop symbol data, data indicating the stored contents of the game state buffer, data indicating the necessity of the time-saving game state, data indicating the number of time-saving games, and data indicating the necessity of the high-probability game state. , And a set of data indicating the number of high-probability games are stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the details of the Fuzu Fuden control process. In FIG. 34, the main CPU 110a loads the normal-figure general-purpose processing data (S401). In the following step S402, the main CPU 110a refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special electric processing data, and if the normal symbol normal electric processing data = 0, the main CPU 110a shifts the processing to the normal symbol storage determination processing, and the normal symbol general electric processing If the data = 1, the process is transferred to the normal symbol variation processing, if the data = 2, the processing is transferred to the normal symbol stop processing, and if the data = 3, the processing is transferred to the auxiliary game processing. Move the process.

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

FIG. 23B is a diagram showing a normal symbol lottery determination table. The ordinary symbol lottery determination table is stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110. In the normal symbol lottery judgment table, the set of the normal symbol random value and the lottery result (win or miss) of the normal symbol lottery is referred to in the non-time saving game state and in the time saving game state. It is stored separately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In FIG. 35, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the sub CPU 120a reads the start program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes various flags in the sub RAM 120c in response to the power being turned on. After the initialization process is completed, the sub CPU 120a repeats the process (S1100) of updating the effect random values 1 to 3 and the like. Further, in addition to the update processing of the random number value, the sub CPU 120a executes the timer interrupt processing every time the reset clock pulse signal is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120. The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is shown in FIG. 36 every 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse generator in the effect control board 120 after the initialization process is completed and the game becomes possible. Execute a series of processes.

In FIG. 36, the sub CPU 120a saves the information in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area (S1400).

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

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

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

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

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

37 and 38 are flowcharts showing the details of the command analysis process (step S1600 of FIG. 36). In FIG. 37, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not there is a command received from the main control board 110 in the reception buffer (S1601). When the sub CPU 120a has a command in the receive buffer (S1601: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1610. If there is no command in the receive buffer (S1601: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 18C is a diagram showing an effect information storage area. As shown in FIG. 18C, the effect information storage area includes the 0th storage unit corresponding to the fluctuation, the first effect information storage area corresponding to the hold of the first special symbol, and the hold of the second special symbol. It has a corresponding second effect information storage area. Each of the first effect information storage area and the second effect information storage area is a first storage unit corresponding to the first hold, a second storage unit corresponding to the second hold, and a third storage unit corresponding to the third hold. And has a fourth storage unit corresponding to the fourth hold. As shown in FIG. 18D, each storage unit in the effect information storage area can store the start prize designation command and the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data.

In FIG. 37, after the execution of step S1621, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process (S1622). In the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a sets the change of the symbol corresponding to the start prize designation command as the final change for the start prize designation command stored in the effect information storage area in step S1621, and sets the look-ahead hold display change effect. (FIG. 13 (a)) and 13 (b) are determined to be necessary, and when the look-ahead hold display change effect is executed, the scenario of the hold display change effect up to the final variation is determined. The look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data indicating this scenario is stored in the corresponding storage unit in the effect information storage area. The details of the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The command set in the transmission buffer in the variation effect pattern determination process is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output process of step S1800. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform a series of effects according to the command from the start to the end of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation to the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect. The drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are used to execute the command.

In step S1670 of FIG. 38, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command in the receive buffer is a fluctuation stop command. The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1671 when the command in the receive buffer is a fluctuation stop command (S1670: Yes). If the command in the receive buffer is not a variable stop command (S1670: No), the process proceeds to step S1680.

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

The stop designation command set in the transmission buffer in the effect symbol stop processing is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 in the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive this command, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect related to the stop of the effect symbol 36 are displayed according to the command. The production lighting device 34 is executed.

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

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

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

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect selection process. In the special game effect selection process, the sub CPU 120a determines the opening effect pattern based on the opening designation command in the reception buffer, and stores the determined opening effect pattern information in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, when the opening designation command is per 8R probability variation or 8R normal per, the sub CPU 120a decides to execute the promotion effect in the fourth round, and stores the effect information storage area for each round of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. Stores the promotion effect execution data indicating the content 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. Upon receiving this command, the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 perform the opening effect of the special game on the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive devices 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting according to the command. Let device 34 execute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing details of the look-ahead hold display change effect selection process (step S1622 in FIG. 37). In FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold corresponding to the storage unit in the effect information storage area that stores the start prize designation command in the start prize designation command storage process as the look-ahead determination target hold, and the variation of this look-ahead determination target hold develops. It is determined whether or not the variation has an effect (S1622-1). When the sub CPU 120a is a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1622-2. If it is not a variation having a development effect (S1622-1: No), the pre-reading hold display change effect selection process is terminated.

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

In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process. In the look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 1, which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the look-ahead hold display change effect execution judgment table of the sub ROM 120b, and is based on the combination of the pre-judgment result (big hit or loss) indicated by the start winning designation command of the look-ahead judgment target hold and the effect random value value 1. , Determines the necessity of executing the look-ahead hold display change effect.

FIG. 40A is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect execution determination table. In the look-ahead hold display change effect execution judgment table, a set of data indicating the necessity (“execute” and “do not execute”) of the effect random value 1 and execution is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. It is memorized separately for what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 55 (0 to 54) effect random value values 1 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is executed, and 45 (55 to 99) effects. The effect random number value 1 is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is not executed. Regarding the loss, 45 (0 to 44) effect random values 1 are associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is executed, and 55 (45 to 99) effect random values 1 are associated with each other. Is associated with data indicating that the look-ahead hold display change effect is not executed.

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

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

FIG. 40B is a diagram showing a final stage hold display mode determination table. In the final stage hold display mode determination table, a set of data indicating the effect random value 2 and the final stage hold display mode (“blue”, “green”, and “red”) is displayed when the preliminary judgment result is a big hit. It is stored separately for what is referred to in and what is referred to when it is lost. Specifically, for the jackpot, 10 (0 to 9) production random values 2 are associated with data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (10 to 39) productions are used. The random number value 2 is associated with the data indicating the “green” hold display mode, and 60 (40 to 99) production random number values 2 are associated with the data indicating the “red” hold display mode. There is. Regarding the loss, 60 (0 to 59) production random values 2 are associated with the data indicating the hold display mode of "blue", and 30 (60 to 89) production random values 2 are " It is associated with the data indicating the "green" hold display mode, and 10 (90 to 99) effect random values 2 are associated with the data indicating the "red" hold display mode.

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

There are two types of look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table, one that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is a big hit and the other that is referred to when the pre-judgment result is lost. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is a big hit. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table to be referred to when the preliminary determination result is lost.

In the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table, each set of the effect random value 3 and the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario data corresponds to the combination of the hold display mode and the number of holds at the final stage of the look-ahead hold display change effect. It is remembered in. In the jackpot look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (Fig. 41) and the loss look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination table (Fig. 42), the effect of the hold display change effect called "falling down" is directed to HR39 and HR49. Whether or not the random number value 3 is assigned is different.

More specifically, in this table, there is a hold display change effect scenario HB11 as an option corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 1. The hold display change effect scenario HB11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned blue in the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HB11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 3. The options corresponding to the combination of blue and the number of holds 2 include the hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22. The hold display change effect scenarios HB21 and HB22 are scenarios in which the times when the hold display image 37 turns blue are different. The hold display change effect scenario HB21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 3, and the hold display change effect scenario HB22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 3. ing.

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

An option corresponding to the combination of green and the number of hold 1 is the hold display change effect scenario HG11. The hold display change effect scenario HG11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned green at the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HG11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 3. Options corresponding to the combination of green and the number of holds 2 include hold display change effect scenarios HG21 and HG22. The hold display change effect scenario HG21 and HG22 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns green and the presence or absence of a change to blue before reaching the time are different. The hold display change effect scenario HG21 is associated with 70 (0 to 69) effect random values 3, and the hold display change effect scenario HG22 is associated with 30 (70 to 99) effect random values 3. ing.

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

An option corresponding to the combination of red and the number of hold 1 is the hold display change effect scenario HR11. The hold display change effect scenario HR11 is a scenario in which the hold display image 37 is turned red at the final change. The hold display change effect scenario HR11 is associated with 100 (0 to 99) effect random values 3. Options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 2 include hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24. The hold display change effect scenario HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24 are scenarios in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. 10 to 40 effect random values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR21, HR22, HR23, and HR24, respectively.

The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 3 include hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR39. The hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR39 is a scenario in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Here, the hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR38 is a “start-up” scenario in which the later change changes to a more reliable hold display mode than the previous change, such as blue → green → red. On the other hand, the hold display change effect scenario HR39 is a “falling-down” scenario in which the later change changes to a hold display mode with lower reliability than the previous change, such as green → red → green. In the jackpot table (FIG. 41), 5 to 20 effect random values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR31 to HR38, and one (99) effect is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39. Random value 3 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 effect random values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR31 to HR38. Further, in the loss table, no effect random value 3 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR39.

The options corresponding to the combination of red and the number of holds 4 include the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49. The hold display change effect scenario HR41 to HR49 is a scenario in which the time when the hold display image 37 turns red and the presence or absence of change to blue and green before reaching the time are different. Of the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR49, the hold display change effect scenario HR41 to 48 is a “rise” scenario, and the hold display change effect scenario HR49 is a “fall” scenario. In the jackpot table (FIG. 41), 5 to 20 effect random values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48, and one (99) effect is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49. Random value 3 is associated with it. On the other hand, in the loss table (FIG. 42), 5 to 20 effect random values 3 are associated with the hold display change effect scenarios HR41 to HR48. Further, in the loss table, no effect random value 3 is associated with the hold display change effect scenario HR49.

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

In step S1622-7 of FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a stores the scenario data of the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determined in the look-ahead hold display change effect scenario determination process in the storage unit in the effect information storage area.

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the details of the effect symbol determination process (step S1631 of FIG. 37). In FIG. 43, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1). When the fluctuation stops at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1631-2. If the fluctuation does not stop at the jackpot symbol (S1631-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1631-3.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the details of the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1644 of FIG. 36). In FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a refers to the game state information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the game state related to the current jackpot lottery is a low-probability game state (S1644-1). When the sub CPU 120a is in the low probability gaming state (S1644-1: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-2. In the case of a high probability gaming state (S1644-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1644-5.

In step S1644-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation is stopped at the special symbol of the jackpot. If the device stops at the special symbol of the jackpot (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-3. If it stops at a special symbol of loss (S1644-2: No), the process proceeds to step S1644-4.

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

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for a normal state jackpot. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the variation start command, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the symbol are displayed for each of the variation start commands that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low probability game state is "big hit". A set of effect pattern specification commands for variable effect patterns is stored.

More specifically, in the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T11, reach, 2R probability variation) corresponding to the symbol variation effect pattern 111 with the MODE data of "E6H" and the DATA data of "11H". It is attached. As shown in FIG. 46, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 111 is a challenge introduction effect (an effect in which the characters "Labyrinth Challenge", the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian who protects the castle appear). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation reception validity period, and effect that encourages operation by making the characters "press!" Appear) → Challenge success effect (first movable accessory 330a A descent, the appearance of an image of a rose in the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the output of a jackpot notification sound to notify the success of the challenge) → The symbol confirmation effect per 2R (the characters "Challenge success!" It is a production that appears).

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, with reach, per 16R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “12H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 112. As shown in FIG. 47, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 112 is as follows: SP reach effect (effect of reproducing the live image of the character) → jackpot notification effect (descent of the first movable accessory 330a, first 1 A ring-shaped effect image that forms a concentric circle with the ring of the movable accessory 330a appears, and a jackpot notification sound is output to notify that a jackpot will occur.) → 16R symbol confirmation effect (combination of "333" or "777") The effect symbol 36 of the aspect is stopped).

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, with reach, per 16R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “13H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 113. As shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 113 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → jackpot notification effect → 16R symbol confirmation effect. ing. In the symbol variation effect pattern 113, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 48 (a)), the jackpot notification effect proceeds immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period without the effect button 35 being operated. When (FIG. 48 (b)) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “14H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 114. As shown in FIG. 49, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 114 is as follows: SP reach effect → loss effect (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R are temporarily stopped in a loss mode. Production that makes it look like the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Resurrection fanning production (Production that fuels the resurrection by opening and closing the third movable accessory 330c and the appearance of an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable accessory 330a) → Resurrection production (Descent of the first movable accessory 330a, appearance of a circular effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and output of the jackpot notification sound, it is said that the loss has been restored from the state where it is likely to be confirmed. (Showing effect) → It is a pattern confirmation effect per 16R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the variation start command (variation time T15, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “15H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 115. As shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 115 is as follows: SP reach effect → operation guide effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → revival effect → 16R. It is a winning design confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 115, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 50A), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is set without the effect button 35 being operated. When the lapse has passed (FIG. 50 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the lapse of the period.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T16, reach, 16 probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “16H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 116. As shown in FIG. 51, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 116 is SP reach effect → premium character effect (effect in which a rare premium character appears) → symbol final effect per 16R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T17, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “17H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 117. As shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 117 is as follows: SP reach effect → premium character effect → operation guidance effect → premium cut-in effect (rare). Production in which all curactor group images appear) → It is a design confirmation production per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 117, if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 52 (a)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception is valid without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 52 (b)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect after the period has elapsed.

In the table of FIG. 45, the variation start command (variation time T12, reach, 8R probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “22H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 122. As shown in FIG. 53, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is as follows: SP reach effect → jackpot notification effect → 8R symbol final effect (“111”, “222”, “444”, “555”. , "666", "888", or "999", the effect symbol 36 of the combination mode is stopped). Since the symbol variation effect pattern 122 is the one at the time of winning the 8R probability variation, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b collapses) is executed in the special game after the symbol determination effect per 8R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, reach, 8R probability variation) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “23H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 123. As shown in FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → jackpot notification effect → 8R symbol confirmation effect. ing. In the symbol variation effect pattern 123, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 54 (a)), the jackpot notification effect proceeds immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period without the effect button 35 being operated. When (FIG. 54 (b)) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is the one at the time of winning the 8R probability variation, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b collapses) is executed in the special game after the symbol determination effect per 8R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, 8R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “24H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 124. As shown in FIG. 55, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 124 is SP reach effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → revival effect → symbol confirmation effect per 8R. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 124 is the one at the time of winning the 8R probability variation, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b collapses) is executed in the special game after the symbol determination effect per 8R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, 8R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “25H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 125. As shown in FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 125 is as follows: SP reach effect → operation guide effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → revival effect → 8R. It is a winning design confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 125, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 56 (a)), the loss effect immediately proceeds after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is set without the effect button 35 being operated. When the lapse has passed (FIG. 56 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss effect after the lapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 125 is the one at the time of winning the 8R probability variation, the promotion success effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b collapses) is executed in the special game after the symbol determination effect per 8R.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “32H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 132. As shown in FIG. 57, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 132 is SP reach effect → jackpot notification effect → 8R symbol final effect. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 132 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit, the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without collapsing) is executed in the special game after the 8R per symbol confirmation effect. Will be done.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “33H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 133. As shown in FIGS. 58 (a) and 58 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 133 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → jackpot notification effect → 8R symbol confirmation effect. ing. In the symbol variation effect pattern 133, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 58 (a)), the jackpot notification effect proceeds immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period without the effect button 35 being operated. When (FIG. 58 (b)) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the jackpot notification effect after the elapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 133 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit, the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without collapsing) is executed in the special game after the symbol confirmation effect per 8R. Will be done.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, with reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “34H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 134. As shown in FIG. 59, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 134 is SP reach effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → revival effect → symbol confirmation effect per 8R. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 134 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit, the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without collapsing) is executed in the special game after the 8R per symbol confirmation effect. Will be done.

In the table of FIG. 45, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E6H” and DATA data “35H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 135. As shown in FIGS. 60 (a) and 60 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 135 is as follows: SP reach effect → operation guide effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → revival effect → 8R. It is a winning design confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 135, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 60A), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is set without the effect button 35 being operated. When the lapse has passed (FIG. 60 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss production after the lapse of the period. Since the symbol variation effect pattern 135 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit, the promotion failure effect (the effect that the second movable accessory 220b ends without collapsing) is executed in the special game after the symbol confirmation effect per 8R. Will be done.

In step S1644-4 of FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a refers to the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for normal state loss of the sub RAM 120c, and determines and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the receive buffer. Generate an effect pattern specification command for the symbol variation effect pattern, and set the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for normal state loss. In the normal state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the variation start command, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the symbol are displayed for each of the variation start commands that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the low probability game state is "missing". A set of effect pattern specification commands for variable effect patterns is stored.

More specifically, in the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T8, no reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “58H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 158. ing. As shown in FIG. 62, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 158 is a normal variation → a loss symbol confirmation effect (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 is stopped in the loss mode).

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T9, no reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “59H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 159. As shown in FIG. 63, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 159 is a normal variation → a lost symbol determination effect.

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T10, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “60H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 160. As shown in FIG. 64, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 160 is normal variation → reach establishment → loss symbol determination effect.

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T11, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “61H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 161. As shown in FIG. 65, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the pattern variation effect pattern 161 is a challenge introduction effect (an effect in which the characters "Labyrinth Challenge", the image of the castle, and the image of the guardian who protects the castle appear). → Operation guidance effect (effect button image, indicator image of the remaining time of the operation reception valid period, and effect that encourages operation by making the characters "press!" Appear) → Challenge failure effect (effect button image is scattered) ) → The failure symbol confirmation effect (the effect that the effect symbol 36 stops in a lost mode and the character "failure" appears).

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “62H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 162. As shown in FIG. 66, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 162 is the SP reach effect (the effect of reproducing the live image of the character) → the loss effect (left symbol 36L, middle symbol 36C, right symbol 36R). By temporarily stopping the character in a lost mode, it seems that the lost character is likely to be confirmed.) → The lost symbol is confirmed.

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “63H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 163. As shown in FIGS. 67 (a) and 67 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 163 is SP reach effect → operation guide effect → loss effect → loss symbol confirmation effect. .. In the symbol variation effect pattern 163, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 67 (a)), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is set without the effect button 35 being operated. When the lapse has passed (FIG. 67 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss production after the lapse of the period.

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E6H” and the DATA data is “64H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 164. As shown in FIG. 68, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 164 is as follows: SP reach effect → loss effect → resurrection fanning effect (opening / closing of the third movable accessory 330c and opening / closing of the first movable accessory 330a). With the appearance of an effect image that imitates a ring, it is a production that fuels the revival) → Loss production → Loss pattern confirmation production.

In the table of FIG. 61, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, with reach, loss) with the MODE data of “E6H” and the DATA data of “65H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 165. As shown in FIGS. 69 (a) and 69 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 165 is as follows: SP reach effect → operation guide effect → loss effect → revival fanning effect → loss effect → loss It is a design confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 165, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 69 (a)), the process proceeds to the loss effect immediately after the operation, and the operation reception valid period is set without the effect button 35 being operated. When the lapse has passed (FIG. 69 (b)), the process proceeds to the loss production after the lapse of the period.

In step S1644-6 of FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a determines and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the receive buffer with reference to the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table of the sub RAM 120c. Generate an effect pattern specification command for the symbol variation effect pattern, and set the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state jackpot. In the advantageous state jackpot variation effect pattern determination table, the variation start command, the symbol variation effect pattern, and the symbol are shown for each of the variation start commands that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state is "big hit". A set of effect pattern specification commands for variable effect patterns is stored.

More specifically, in the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, with reach, per 16R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “12H” corresponds to the symbol variation effect pattern 212. It is attached. As shown in FIG. 71, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is the battle introduction effect (the effect in which the ally character on the left side, the enemy character on the right side, and the character "VS" appear) → Battle progress Production (Production in which the characters "Jan" and "Ken" appear in order) → Battle victory A production (A combination of hands in which the left ally character wins and the right enemy character loses appears, and then allies An effect in which the character and the character "Win" appear) → A symbol confirmation effect per 16R (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 in the combination mode of "333" or "777" is stopped).

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “13H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 213. As shown in FIGS. 72 (a) and 72 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guidance effect (effect button image, operation reception valid). An indicator image of the remaining time of the period and an effect that encourages operation by displaying the characters "Press!") → Battle victory B First mode effect (Descent of the first movable accessory 330a, first movable accessory 330a) After the appearance of the circular effect image that forms a concentric circle with the circle and the output of the jackpot notification sound, the ally character and the character "Win" appear), or the battle victory B second mode production (cut-in of the ally character) After the appearance of the image, the ally character and the character "Win" appear) → The design is confirmed per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 213, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 72 (a)), the process proceeds to the 16R probability variation hit effect via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect button. When the operation reception valid period elapses without the 35 being operated (FIG. 72 (b)), the operation within the operation reception valid period is proceeded to the 16R probability variation via the battle victory B second mode production. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of.

Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 213 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 212 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 213 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not have an operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 71) and 213 (FIG. 72) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 112 (FIG. 47) and 113 (FIG. 48) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbols Both the variable effect patterns 112 and 113 are in the final stage of the effect, in which the jackpot notification effect is followed by the 16R symbol determination effect. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 71) proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R after the battle victory A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 72) produces the battle victory B effect. After that, it is the flow of the final stage production that proceeds to the design confirmation production per 16R. As can be seen from FIGS. 71, 72 and 72, the battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 112 and 113 and the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect guide effect is changed from the reach effect. The same production mode is executed when proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalization effect through, and when proceeding from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the operation guidance effect, and in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot symbol is executed. When executing the variable effect, the effect of different production modes is performed depending on whether the effect is from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol finalization effect or from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the operation guidance effect. Run.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “14H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 214. As shown in FIG. 73, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 214 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect → defeat A effect (a combination in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins). With the appearance of the hand, it seems that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Resurrection A production (The hand of the ally character on the left changes to the winning one, and the ally character and the characters "Afterward victory!" Appear By doing so, it is an effect showing that the loss has been restored from the state where it is likely to be confirmed) → It is a pattern confirmation effect per 16R.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, 16R probability variation) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “15H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 215. As shown in FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guidance effect → defeat B first mode effect ( The appearance of a combination of hands in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins, making it appear that the loss is likely to be confirmed) or the defeat B second mode production (character of "Lose") With the appearance of the image of the enemy character, it seems that the loss is likely to be confirmed) → Resurrection B 1st mode production (The appearance of the effect image that imitates the ring of the 1st movable accessory 330a fuels the revival From, the descent of the first movable accessory 330a, the appearance of a ring-shaped effect image concentric with the ring of the first movable accessory 330a, and the jackpot notification accompanied by the output of the jackpot notification sound, the state in which the loss is likely to be confirmed. Resurrection B 2nd mode production (recovery by opening and closing the 3rd movable accessory 330c, then the descent of the 1st movable accessory 330a, the ring of the 1st movable accessory 330a) By advancing to the appearance of the ring-shaped effect image forming a concentric circle with, and the jackpot notification accompanied by the output of the jackpot notification sound, the effect indicating that the loss has been restored from the state in which the loss is likely to be confirmed) → The symbol confirmation effect per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 215, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period (FIG. 74 (a)), the symbol is confirmed per 16R via the defeat B first mode effect and the resurrection B first mode effect. If the operation acceptance period elapses without the effect button 35 being operated (Fig. 74 (b)), the symbol is confirmed per 16R via the defeat B second mode effect and the resurrection B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of operations within the operation reception valid period, such as proceeding.

Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 215 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 214 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 215 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 214 does not have an operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 214 (FIG. 73) and 215 (FIG. 74) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 114 (FIG. 49) and 115 (FIG. 50) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation Both the effect patterns 114 and 115 are in the final stage of the effect, in which the pattern is confirmed per 16R after the revival effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the symbol variation effect pattern 214 (FIG. 73) proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R through the defeat A effect and the resurrection A effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) is defeat B. After the production and the resurrection B production, the flow of the final stage production is to proceed to the design confirmation production per 16R. The defeat A production and the defeat B production are completely different productions, and the resurrection A production and the resurrection B production are also completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 and the symbol variation effect patterns 214 and 215, the effect control board 120 changes from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect when the effect including the revival effect is executed in the low probability gaming state. When the production of the same production mode is executed when proceeding to the revival production after and the operation guidance production, and when the production including the revival production is executed in the high probability game state, the reach production is performed. The production of different production modes is executed depending on whether the process proceeds to the revival effect through the operation guidance effect or the revival effect without passing through the operation guidance effect.

In the table of FIG. 70, the variation start command (variation time T16, reach, 16 probability variation) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “16H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 216. As shown in FIG. 75, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 216 is the premium battle introduction effect (the ally character on the left side, the enemy character on the right side, the character "VS", and the background of the ally character. A production in which a colorful rainbow-colored effect appears) → Battle progress production → Battle victory A production → Design confirmation production per 16R.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T17, reach, 16R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “17H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 217. As shown in FIGS. 76 (a) and 76 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is as follows: premium battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guidance effect → premium cut-in effect (rare). A production in which a group image of all curactors appears) → It is a design confirmation production per 16R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 1117, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 76 (a)), the premium cut-in effect proceeds immediately after the operation, and the operation reception is valid without the effect button 35 being operated. When the period has elapsed (FIG. 76 (b)), the process proceeds to the premium cut-in effect after the period has elapsed.

Here, when the symbol variation effect pattern 217 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 213 are compared, in the symbol variation effect pattern 217, either when the effect button 35 is operated or when the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period. Also, the operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation is a premium cut-in effect (FIG. 76). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 213, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period is the battle victory B first mode effect (FIG. 72 (a)), and the operation result effect period is within the operation result valid period. The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is the battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 72 (b)).

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 217 and 213, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the premium effect to the jackpot symbol final effect, the effect control board 120 is different from the case where the effect button 35 is operated. When the effect of the same effect mode as when the effect button 35 is not operated is executed, and the effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect without going through the premium effect is executed, the effect button 35 is operated. The effect of the effect is different from that of the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated.

Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 217 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 216 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 217 has an operation guidance effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 216 does not have an operation guidance effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 216 (FIG. 75) and 217 (FIG. 76) with the symbol variation effect patterns 212 (FIG. 71) and 213 (FIG. 72) without the premium effect, the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217 In each case, after the execution of the premium production, the process proceeds to the final design production per 16R, which is the flow of the final stage production (FIGS. 75 and 76). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 212 and 213, the symbol variation effect pattern 212 proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 16R through the battle victory A effect (Fig. 71), and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 proceeds to the symbol per 16R effect through the battle victory B effect. The flow of the final stage production is to proceed to the final production (Fig. 72). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions.

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

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, reach, 8R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “22H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 222. As shown in FIG. 77, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 222 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect → battle victory A effect → symbol confirmation effect per 8R (“111”, “222”, “22”, “ 444 "," 555 "," 666 "," 888 ", or" 999 "combination mode of the effect symbol 36 is stopped).

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, reach, 8R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “23H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 223. As shown in FIGS. 78 (a) and 78 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → battle victory B first mode effect. Or, the battle victory B second mode production → the design confirmation production per 8R. In the symbol variation effect pattern 223, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 78 (a)), the process proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 8R via the battle victory B first mode effect, and the effect button. If the operation reception valid period elapses without the 35 being operated (Fig. 78 (b)), the operation reception valid period is within the operation reception valid period, such as proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect per 8R via the battle victory B second mode effect. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of operation.

Here, comparing the symbol variation effect pattern 223 with the symbol variation effect pattern 123 in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is different from the case where the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period. In any case, the operation result effect depending on the presence or absence of the operation is a jackpot notification effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a (FIG. 54). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 223, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period is the battle victory B first mode effect (FIG. 78 (a)), and within the operation result valid period. The operation result effect when the effect button 35 is not operated is the battle victory B second mode effect (FIG. 78 (b)). As can be seen from FIGS. 78 (a) and 78 (b), the battle victory B first mode production and the battle victory B second mode production are completely different productions.

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

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, 8R probability variation) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “24H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 224. As shown in FIG. 79, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is a battle introduction effect → a battle progress effect → a defeat A effect → a resurrection A effect → a symbol confirmation effect per 8R.

Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 224 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 222 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 224 has a resurrection effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 222 does not have a resurrection effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 222 (FIG. 77) and 224 (FIG. 79) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 122 (FIG. 53) and 124 (FIG. 55) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation Both the effect patterns 122 and 124 are in the final stage of the effect, in which after the accessory 330a is dropped by the jackpot notification effect, the pattern is confirmed for 8R. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the symbol variation effect pattern 222 proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 8R after the battle victory A effect (FIG. 77), and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is the defeat A effect and the resurrection A effect. After that, the process proceeds to the final design production per 8R (Fig. 79), which is the flow of the final stage production. The battle victory A production, the defeat A production, and the resurrection A production are completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 and the symbol variation effect patterns 222 and 224, the effect control board 120 revives from the reach effect when the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the low probability gaming state. After that, the same production mode is executed when proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalization production and when proceeding from the reach production to the jackpot symbol finalization production without going through the revival production, and in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot symbol variation production is performed. When the player proceeds from the reach effect to the jackpot symbol finalization effect through the reach effect and the revival effect, and when the reach effect proceeds to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the revival effect, different production modes are executed.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, 8R probability variation) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “25H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 225. As shown in FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat B first mode effect or Defeat B 1st mode production → Resurrection B 2nd mode production or Resurrection B 2nd mode production → 8R symbol confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 215, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 80 (a)), the symbol per 8R is confirmed via the defeat B first mode effect and the resurrection B first mode effect. Proceed to the production, and when the operation acceptance valid period elapses without the effect button 35 being operated (FIG. 80 (b)), the process proceeds to the final production per 8R via the defeat B second mode production and the resurrection B second mode production. , And so on, the production route is divided according to the presence or absence of operations within the operation reception valid period.

Here, comparing the symbol variation effect pattern 225 with the symbol variation effect pattern 125 in the normal state jackpot table, in the symbol variation effect pattern 125, the effect button 35 is operated within the operation acceptance valid period. In any case where the operation is not performed, the operation result effect according to the presence or absence of the operation is a loss effect → a resurrection fanning effect → a resurrection effect (FIG. 56). On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect pattern 225, the operation result effect when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period is the defeat B first mode effect → the resurrection B first mode effect (FIG. 80 (a)). When the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation result valid period, the operation result effect is defeat B second mode effect → resurrection B second mode effect (FIG. 80 (b)). As can be seen from FIGS. 80 (a) and 80 (b), the defeat B first mode production and the defeat B second mode production are completely different productions, and the resurrection B first mode production and the resurrection B second mode production are It's a completely different production.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 125 and 225, the effect button 35 is operated when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect in the low probability gaming state. When the effect at the time and the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in the same effect mode, and the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect is executed in the high probability game state, the effect is produced. The effect when the button 35 is operated and the effect when the effect button 35 is not operated are executed in different effect modes.

Further, the symbol variation effect pattern 225 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 223 are different in that the symbol variation effect pattern 225 has a resurrection effect and the symbol variation effect pattern 223 does not have a resurrection effect. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 78) and 225 (FIG. 80) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 54) and 125 (FIG. 56) in the normal state jackpot table, the symbol variation Both the effect patterns 123 and 125 are in the final stage of the effect, in which after the accessory 330a is dropped by the jackpot notification effect, the pattern is confirmed for 8R. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 proceeds to the symbol confirmation effect per 8R through the battle victory B effect (Fig. 78), and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 undergoes the defeat B effect and the resurrection B effect. The flow of the final stage production is to proceed to the final design production per 8R (Fig. 80). The battle victory B production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 225 and the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125, the effect control board 120 changes from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect when the jackpot symbol variation effect is executed in the low probability gaming state. When proceeding to the operation guidance effect and then proceeding to the jackpot symbol confirmation effect through the revival effect, and when proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect, after executing the operation guide effect, the jackpot symbol confirmation effect without going through the revival effect. When performing the same effect mode as when proceeding and executing the jackpot symbol variation effect in the high-probability gaming state, the process proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, the jackpot is performed through the revival effect. When proceeding to the symbol finalization effect of, and when proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect, and then proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the revival effect after the operation guide effect is executed, the effect of different production modes is executed.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “32H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 232. As shown in FIG. 81, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 232 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect (effect in which the characters “Jan” and “Ken” appear in order) → Defeat D Directing (a combination of hands in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins appears, followed by the enemy character and the characters "Lose") → Probability change end symbol confirmation production ("Probability change end special training" "Mode" characters and characters appear).

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “33H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 233. As shown in FIGS. 82 (a) and 82 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat E first mode effect ( A combination of hands in which the left ally character loses and the right enemy character wins appears, and the appearance of an effect image that imitates the ring of the first movable character 330a fuels the resurrection), or defeat E 2nd Aspect effect (an effect in which an enemy character and the characters "LOSE" appear, and the opening and closing of the third movable accessory 330c fuels the resurrection) → The probability change end symbol confirmation effect. In the symbol variation effect pattern 233, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 82 (a)), the process proceeds to the probability change end symbol confirmation effect via the defeat E first mode effect, and the effect button 35 If the operation reception valid period elapses without being operated (Fig. 82 (b)), the operation within the operation reception valid period is proceeded to the probabilistic change end symbol confirmation production via the defeat E second mode production. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence.

Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 233 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 223 are those in which the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is won at the time of winning the 8R probability variation and the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit. , Which is different. These two symbol variation effect patterns 223 (FIG. 78) and 233 (FIG. 82) and the two symbol variation effect patterns 123 (FIG. 54) and 133 (FIGS. 58 (a) and 58 (b) in the normal state jackpot table. )), Both the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 133 are in the final stage of the effect, in which after the accessory 330a is dropped by the jackpot notification effect, the symbol is confirmed for 8R. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 has a flow of the final stage effect of proceeding to the symbol confirmation effect per 8R after the battle victory B effect (FIG. 78). In 233, the flow of the final stage production is such that after the defeat E production, the probability change end symbol finalization production proceeds (FIG. 82). The battle victory B production and the defeat B production are completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 133 and the symbol variation effect patterns 223 and 233, the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol final effect in the low probability gaming state. In the case of making the effect button 35, the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the symbol confirmation effect per 8R probability variation and the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect per 8R normal is the same effect mode. When the effect is executed and the effect proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol final effect in the high-probability game state, the symbol final effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the symbol final effect per 8R probability variation. The operation result effect and the operation result effect when the 8R normal symbol determination effect is performed are executed in different effect modes.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “34H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 234. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 234 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 232. As shown in FIG. 83, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 234 is a battle introduction effect → a battle progress effect → a defeat D effect → a probability change end symbol confirmation effect.

In the table of FIG. 70, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, 8R normal hit) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “35H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 235. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 82). As shown in FIGS. 84 (a) and 84 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect and operation guide effect → defeat E first mode effect or Defeat E 2nd mode production → Probability change end symbol confirmation production.

In step S1644-7 of FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table for the advantageous state loss of the sub RAM 120c, and determines and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the variation start command in the reception buffer. Generate an effect pattern specification command for the symbol variation effect pattern, and set the generated effect pattern specification command in the transmission buffer.

FIG. 85 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for advantageous state loss. In the variable effect pattern determination table for the advantageous state jackpot, the variable start command, the symbol variable effect pattern, and the symbol are shown for each of the variable start commands that can be selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in the high probability gaming state is "missing". A set of effect pattern specification commands for variable effect patterns is stored.

More specifically, in the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T8, no reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “58H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 258. ing. As shown in FIG. 86, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 258 is a normal variation → a loss symbol confirmation effect (an effect in which the effect symbol 36 is stopped in a loss mode).

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T9, no reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “59H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 259. As shown in FIG. 87, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 259 is a normal variation → a lost symbol confirmation effect.

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T10, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “60H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 260. As shown in FIG. 88, the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 260 is normal variation → reach establishment → loss symbol determination effect.

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T12, reach, loss) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “62H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 262. As shown in FIG. 89, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 262 is the battle introduction effect (the effect in which the ally character on the left side, the enemy character on the right side, and the character "VS" appear) → Battle progress Production (Direction in which the characters "Jan" and "Ken" appear in order) → Battle undecided A Production (Aiko's hand of both enemy and ally characters, and multiple appearances of both characters and "Aikode" characters After repeating it over and over again, the effect is to make the characters "time over" appear) → the probability change continuation symbol confirmation effect (the effect that the characters "probability change continuation" appear).

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T13, with reach, loss) with the MODE data of "E7H" and the DATA data of "63H" is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 263. As shown in FIGS. 90 (a) and 90 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 263 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guide effect (effect button image, operation reception valid). An indicator image of the remaining time of the period and a production that encourages operation by making the characters "Press!" Appear) → Battle undecided B 1st mode production (After the appearance of this hand between both enemy and ally characters, both A character that interferes with the battle appears between the characters, and the characters "Battle Azuke" appear) or the battle undecided B second mode production (after the appearance of this hand between both enemy and ally characters, the ally character Only appears, and the characters "Battle Azuke" appear.) → Probability change continuation pattern confirmation production. In the symbol variation effect pattern 263, when the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period (FIG. 90 (a)), the battle undecided B first mode effect proceeds to the probabilistic continuation symbol confirmation effect, and the effect is produced. When the operation reception valid period elapses without the button 35 being operated (Fig. 90 (b)), the battle undecided B second mode production proceeds to the probabilistic continuation symbol confirmation production, and so on. The production route is divided according to the presence or absence of the operation inside.

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T14, with reach, loss) in which the MODE data is “E7H” and the DATA data is “64H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 264. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 264 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 262. As shown in FIG. 91, the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 264 is a battle introduction effect → a battle progress effect → a battle undecided A effect → a probability change continuation symbol determination effect.

In the table of FIG. 85, the fluctuation start command (variation time T15, reach, loss) with MODE data “E7H” and DATA data “65H” is associated with the symbol variation effect pattern 265. The flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the same as the flow of the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 263. As shown in FIGS. 92 (a) and 92 (b), the flow of the effect after the reach is established in the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is as follows: battle introduction effect → battle progress effect → operation guidance effect → battle undecided B first aspect. Production or battle undecided B Second mode production → Probability change continuation symbol confirmation production.

Here, the symbol variation effect pattern 265 and the above-mentioned symbol variation effect pattern 235 are the points that the symbol variation effect pattern 235 is the one at the time of winning the 8R normal hit, and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the one at the time of loss. Is different in. Comparing these two symbol variation effect patterns 235 (FIG. 84) and 265 (FIG. 92) with the two symbol variation effect patterns 135 (FIG. 60) and 165 (FIG. 69) in the normal state loss table, the symbols Both the variable effect patterns 135 and 165 proceed to the loss effect after the operation guidance effect is executed. On the other hand, in the symbol variation effect patterns 235 and 265, the symbol variation effect pattern 235 proceeds to the defeat E effect after the operation guidance effect is executed (FIG. 84), and the symbol variation effect pattern 265 is the battle undecided B effect after the operation guidance effect is executed. The flow is as follows (Fig. 92). The defeat E production and the battle undecided B production are completely different productions.

Due to such a difference between the symbol variation effect patterns 135 and 165 and the symbol variation effect patterns 235 and 265, the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol final effect in the low probability gaming state. In the case of making the effect button 35, the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the jackpot symbol confirmation effect and the operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect of the loss is the same effect mode are executed, and the effect is high. In the stochastic game state, when the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect and then to the symbol confirmation effect is executed, the operation result effect and the loss when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is the jackpot symbol confirmation effect The operation result effect at the time of the symbol determination effect is executed in a different effect mode.

In step S1644-8 of FIG. 44, the sub CPU 120a generates an effect pattern designation command for the symbol variation effect pattern determined in steps S1644-2, S1644-4, S1644-6, or S1644-7, and the generated effect pattern. Set the specified command in the send buffer.

In step S1644-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in steps S1644-2, S1644-4, S1644-6, or S1644-7 includes an operation guidance effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes the operation guidance effect (S1644-9: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1644-10. When the operation guidance effect is not included (S1644-9: No), the current variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

In step S1644-10, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the start time of the operation reception valid period of the operation guidance effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds, which is the generation cycle of the reset clock pulse, is divided by the sub RAM 120c. Operation reception valid period start Set to the timer counter. In the next step S1644-11, the sub CPU 120a obtains the remaining time until the end time of the operation reception valid period of the operation guidance effect, and the value obtained by dividing this time by 2 milliseconds is the operation reception valid period end timer of the sub RAM 120c. Set to the counter. The operation reception valid period start timer counter and the operation reception valid period end timer counter are counted down each time the timer update process of step S1500 of FIG. 36 is executed. The operation reception valid period start timer counter becomes 0 at the start time of the operation reception valid period, and the operation reception valid period end timer counter becomes 0 at the end time of the operation reception valid period.

In step S1644-12, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation result effect after the operation guidance effect is accompanied by the fall of the first movable accessory 330a. If the first movable accessory 330a is accompanied by a fall (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-13. If the first movable accessory 330a is not to be dropped (S1644-2: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1644-13.

In step S1644-12, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation result standby flag in the operation result standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The operation result wait flag is a flag indicating that the operation result effect is waiting to be executed.

FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing the details of the special game effect selection process (step S1691 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 93, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the special game this time is a 2R probability variation hit (S1691-1). If the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation (S1691-1: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1691-2. If it is not a 2R probability variation (S1691-1: No), the process proceeds to step S1691-3.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S1691-7, the sub CPU 120a determines to perform the promotion failure effect, and stores the promotion effect execution data indicating that the promotion failure effect is executed in the round-specific effect information storage area of the fourth round of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

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

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

FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the details of the round effect control process (step S1693 in FIG. 47). In FIG. 94, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the round start command in the receive buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1). The sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1693-2 when the round start command in the receive buffer is for the fourth round (S1693-1: Yes). If it is a round other than the fourth round (S1693-1: No), the current round effect control process is terminated.

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

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

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

FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the details of the effect input control process (step S1700 in FIG. 36). In FIG. 95, the sub CPU 120a performs the operation information storage area update process (S1701). The operation information storage area update process is a process for updating the information in the operation information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 96A is a diagram showing an operation information storage area. FIG. 96B is a diagram showing an example of updating the operation information storage area. As shown in FIG. 96A, the operation information storage area includes an upper cursor key sampling signal storage area, a lower cursor key sampling signal storage area, a left cursor key sampling signal storage area, a right cursor key sampling signal storage area, and a center key. It has a sampling signal storage area, an effect button sampling signal storage area, an effect button on-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge storage area, an effect button off-edge number storage area, and an effect button on-off-edge signal number storage area. ..

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

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

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

The sub CPU 120a supplies the information of the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area, the effect button on-edge storage area, the effect button off-edge storage area, and the effect button on-off edge signal number storage area to the pre-sampling storage unit. Copy each. Then, as shown in the update example of FIG. 96B, if the input signal of the detection switch 35a is ON, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area, and the detection switch 35a If the input signal of is OFF, 0 is written in the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area. If the pre-sampling signal storage unit of the effect button sampling signal storage area is 0 and the latest sampling storage unit is 1, the sub CPU 120a writes 1 to the latest sampling storage unit of the effect button on-edge signal storage area, and other combinations. If (pre-sampling signal is 1 → latest sampling signal is 1, pre-sampling signal is 0 → latest sampling signal is 0, or pre-sampling signal is 1 → latest sampling signal is 0), the effect button on-edge signal storage area Write 0 to the latest sampling storage unit of.

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

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

In step S1702 of FIG. 95, it is determined whether the operation acceptance valid period start timer counter is 0. After the start time of the operation reception valid period of the operation guidance effect, the determination result of this step is "Yes". When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is 0 (S1702: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1703. When the operation reception valid period start timer counter is not 0 (S1702: No), the current effect input control process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

When the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 receive the command set in the transmission buffer in step S1706, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, and the effect drive device produce an effect accompanied by the fall of the movable accessory 330a. 33a, 33b, 33c, and the effect lighting device 34 are made to execute.

FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the image control board 150 of the game machine 1. The main process is started when a system reset occurs from the power supply board 170 to the CPU of the image control board 150 by the startup operation.

In FIG. 97, the CPU of the image control board 150 performs an initialization process (S1000). In the initialization process, the CPU of the image control board 150 reads the startup program from the ROM of the image control board 150 and instructs the initial settings of various modules and VDP of the image control board 150 in response to the power being turned on. More specifically, the CPU of the image control board 150 outputs an instruction for creating a video signal and outputs an initial value display list for drawing initial value image data (character image such as "power is on"). To do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 98 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. The VDP 154 of the image control board 150 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the CPU of the image control board 150 when the drawing of a frame (1 frame) of a predetermined unit is completed. When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP, the CPU of the image control board 150 executes the drawing end interrupt process.

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

FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing a V-blank interrupt process of the image control board 150. The VDP of the image control board 150 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the CPU of the image control board 150 every 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms). When the V blank interrupt signal is input from the VDP, the CPU of the image control board 150 executes the V blank interrupt process.

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

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

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

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

In step S2250, the CPU of the image control board 150 sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), and ends the current V blank interrupt process. When the CPU of the image control board 150 gives an instruction to create a video signal, the image control board 150VDP is an RGB signal (digital signal) indicating image data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM. An analog signal) is generated, and the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 are output to the image display device 31. This V blank interrupt processing is completed.

Of the series of processes of the image control board 150, the content of the command analysis process in step S2030 of FIG. 97 depends on the description content of the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 120. For example, when the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 112 (FIG. 47) and the symbol variation effect pattern 113 (FIG. 48) may be used. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 112 does not perform the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 113 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. The two differ in this respect. However, in each of the flow of the final stage of the variable effect patterns 112 and 113, the effect is accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → the pattern is confirmed per 16R. Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect and then to the jackpot symbol final effect, and does not go through the reach effect to the operation guide effect. Play the same production movie as when proceeding to the jackpot symbol confirmation production.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the big hit symbol variation effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 71) and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 72) is executed. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is the battle victory A production → the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (Fig. 71), and the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle victory B. Production → The design is confirmed per 16R (Fig. 72). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect, it proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect and then to the jackpot symbol determination effect, and does not go through the reach effect to the operation guide effect. The production of the production mode different from that when proceeding to the design finalization production of the jackpot is executed.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect including a resurrection effect in the low-probability gaming state and in the low-probability gaming state, the effect patterns of the symbol variation effect pattern 114 (FIG. 49) and the symbol variation effect pattern 115 (FIG. 50). The designated command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 114 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 115 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. The two differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 114 and 115 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a symbol confirmation effect per 16R. Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 proceeds to the revival effect from the reach effect to the operation guide effect and when the revival effect is performed without the operation guide effect, when the effect including the revival effect is executed. Play the same production movie with.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect including a resurrection effect in a high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 214 (FIG. 73) and the symbol variation effect pattern 215 (FIG. 74) is executed. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 214 does not execute the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect, and the variation effect pattern 215 executes the operation guidance effect after the development from the reach effect. Further, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 214 is defeat A effect → resurrection A effect → symbol finalization effect per 16R (Fig. 73), and the flow of the final stage effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 215 is Defeat B production → Resurrection B production → Design confirmation production per 16R (Fig. 74). The defeat A production and the defeat B replay are completely different productions, and the resurrection A production and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 proceeds to the revival effect from the reach effect to the operation guide effect and when the revival effect is performed without the operation guide effect, when the effect including the revival effect is executed. Play a different production movie with.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the premium effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 76) controls the image from the effect control board 120. It is transmitted to the substrate 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 217 is the premium cut-in effect → fixed effect per 16R regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation reception valid period. (Fig. 76 (a) and Fig. 76 (b)). Therefore, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated when the effect of proceeding from the operation guide effect to the premium effect and then to the jackpot symbol final effect is executed. Play the production movie of.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 72) is the effect control board. It is transmitted from 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect in the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is that if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the battle victory B first mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 72 (a). )) If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B second mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIG. 72 (b)). The battle victory B first mode production and the battle victory B second mode production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol determination effect without going through the premium effect, the effect when the effect button 35 is operated and the effect button 35 are not operated. Play a different production movie from time to time.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding to a jackpot symbol final effect through a premium effect, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 216 (FIG. 75) or the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 76) is executed. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 216 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 executes the operation effect after the development from the reach effect. The two differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 216 and 217 is a premium effect → a symbol final effect per 16R (FIGS. 75 and 76). Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of proceeding to the jackpot symbol determination effect through the premium effect, the image control board 130 reproduces the same effect movie when the operation effect is executed and when it is not executed.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding to the big hit symbol final effect without going through the premium effect, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 (FIG. 71) and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 (FIG. 72) is specified. The command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 212 does not execute the operation effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 213 executes the operation effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 212 is the battle victory A production → the symbol confirmation effect per 16R (Fig. 71), and the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 213 is the battle victory B. Production → The design is confirmed per 16R (Fig. 72). The battle victory A production and the battle victory B production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the effect of proceeding to the big hit symbol final effect without going through the premium effect, the image control board 130 reproduces different effect movies depending on whether the operation effect is executed or not.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 54) is sent from the effect control board 120 to the image control board. It is transmitted to 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 is the effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation reception valid period. It is a symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b)). Therefore, the image control board 130 is the same when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated when the effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect is executed in the low-probability gaming state. Play the production movie of the operation result production.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect in the high-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 78) is an image from the effect control board 120. It is transmitted to the control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is that if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the battle victory B first mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIG. 78 (Fig. 78). a)) If the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the battle victory B second mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIG. 78 (b)). The battle victory B first mode production and the battle victory B second mode production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect, the image control board 130 operates differently when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play the production movie of the result production.

When the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation commands of the symbol variation effect pattern 122 (FIG. 53) and the symbol variation effect pattern 124 (FIG. 55) control the effect. It is transmitted from the substrate 120 to the image control substrate 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 122 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 124 executes the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect. The two differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 122 and 124 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIGS. 53 and 55). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect, it proceeds from the reach effect to the revival effect and then to the jackpot symbol determination effect, and from the reach effect to the jackpot without the revival effect. Play the same production movie as when proceeding to the design confirmation production of.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the big hit symbol variation effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 222 (FIG. 77) or the symbol variation effect pattern 224 (FIG. 79) is executed. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 222 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 224 executes the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 222 is the battle victory A effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 8R (Fig. 77), and the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 224 is the defeat B effect. → Resurrection B production → Design confirmation production per 8R (Fig. 79 (a) and Fig. 79 (b)). The battle victory A production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect, it proceeds from the reach effect to the revival effect and then to the jackpot symbol determination effect, and from the reach effect to the jackpot without the revival effect. Play a different production movie than when proceeding to the design confirmation production of.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect in the low probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 125 (FIG. 56) is the effect control board 120. Is transmitted to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 125 is the loss effect → the revival fanning effect → the revival effect regardless of whether the effect button 35 is operated or not operated within the operation reception valid period. → It is a symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b)). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect to the revival effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play the same production movie with.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the revival effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 80) controls the effect. It is transmitted from the substrate 120 to the image control substrate 130. The flow of the effect after the operation guidance effect of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is that if the effect button 35 is operated within the operation reception valid period, the defeat B first mode effect → resurrection B first mode effect → 8R per symbol is confirmed. It becomes an effect (Fig. 80 (a)), and if the effect button 35 is not operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the defeat B second mode effect → the resurrection B second mode effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 8R (Fig. 80 (b)). The defeat B first aspect effect and the defeat B second aspect effect are completely different effects, and the defeat B second aspect effect and the resurrection B second aspect effect are completely different effects. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect to the revival effect, when the effect button 35 is operated and when the effect button 35 is not operated. Play a different production movie with.

When the effect control board 120 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation commands of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 54) and the symbol variation effect pattern 125 (FIG. 56) control the effect. It is transmitted from the substrate 120 to the image control substrate 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 123 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 125 executes the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect. The two differ in this respect. However, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect patterns 123 and 125 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a symbol confirmation effect per 8R (FIGS. 54 and 56). Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the low-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, proceeds to the jackpot symbol final effect through the revival effect. The same production movie is played when proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guidance effect, and then proceeding to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the revival effect after the operation guide effect is executed.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes the big hit symbol variation effect in the high probability gaming state, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 78) and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 (FIG. 80) is executed. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The symbol variation effect pattern 223 does not execute the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect, and the symbol variation effect pattern 225 executes the resurrection effect after the development from the reach effect. Furthermore, the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle victory B effect → the symbol confirmation effect per 8R (Fig. 78), and the flow of the final stage of the symbol variation effect pattern 225 is the defeat B effect. → Resurrection B production → It is a design confirmation production per 8R (Fig. 80). The battle victory B production, the defeat B production, and the resurrection B production are completely different productions. Therefore, when the image control board 130 executes the jackpot symbol variation effect in the high-probability gaming state, the image control board 130 proceeds from the reach effect to the operation guide effect, and after the operation guide effect is executed, proceeds to the jackpot symbol final effect through the revival effect. A different production movie is played depending on whether the production proceeds from the reach production to the operation guidance production, and after the operation guidance production is executed, the jackpot symbol finalization production is performed without going through the revival production.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation effect and then to the symbol final effect in the low-probability gaming state, the symbol variation effect pattern 123 (FIG. 54) and the symbol variation effect pattern 133 (FIG. 58) One of the effect pattern designation commands is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 123 and the symbol variation effect pattern 133 is an effect accompanied by the fall of the accessory 330a → a symbol confirmation effect per 16R (FIGS. 54 and 58). Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 is a production movie of the same operation result effect when the symbol confirmation effect after the operation effect is the symbol confirmation effect per 8R probability variation and when the symbol determination effect per 8R normal is the same. To play.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation effect and then to the symbol final effect in the high-probability gaming state, the symbol variation effect pattern 223 (FIG. 78) and the symbol variation effect pattern 233 (FIG. 82). ) Is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. The flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 223 is the battle victory B effect → the pattern confirmation effect per 8R (Fig. 78), and the flow of the effect after the development of the symbol variation effect pattern 233 is the operation guidance effect. → Defeat E production → Probability change end symbol confirmation production (Fig. 82). The battle victory B production and the defeat E production are completely different productions. Therefore, in this case, the image control board 130 produces a production movie of an operation result effect that differs depending on whether the symbol confirmation effect after the operation effect is the symbol confirmation effect per 8R probability variation and the symbol confirmation effect per 8R normal. Reproduce.

When the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol final effect in the low probability gaming state, if it is a big hit, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 135 (FIG. 60) is issued. It is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if it is lost, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 165 (FIG. 69) is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. In each of the symbol variation effect patterns 135 and 165, the effect before proceeding to the symbol finalization effect is a loss effect (FIGS. 60 and 69). Therefore, in the low-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol finalized effect, the symbol confirmed effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol confirmed effect. The production movie of the same operation result production is played at a certain time and at the time of the lost pattern confirmation production.

On the other hand, when the effect control board 120 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol final effect in the high probability gaming state, if it is a big hit, the effect pattern designation of the symbol variation effect pattern 235 (FIG. 84) is specified. The command is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130, and if there is a loss, the effect pattern designation command of the symbol variation effect pattern 265 (FIG. 92) is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 130. In the symbol variation effect pattern 235, the effect before proceeding to the symbol finalization effect is the defeat E effect (Fig. 84), and in the symbol variation effect pattern 265, the effect before proceeding to the symbol finalization effect is the battle undecided B effect. (Fig. 92). The defeat E production and the battle undecided B production are completely different productions. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, when the image control board 130 executes an effect of proceeding from the reach effect to the operation guide effect to the symbol finalization effect, the symbol finalization effect after the operation of the effect button 35 is a jackpot symbol finalization effect. Play a production movie with different operation result effects depending on whether there is a certain time or when the lost pattern is confirmed.

The above is the details of this embodiment. According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
First, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability gaming state, the effect control board 120 is when the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control board 110 is per 8R probability variation and when it is per 8R normal. After the development, the same effect mode is executed, and in the high-probability game state, when the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control board 110 is for 8R probability variation and for 8R normal. After the development, the production of different production modes is executed. Here, during the low-probability gaming state, the player is strongly interested in whether or not the jackpot is won, and during the high-probability gaming state, the player is strongly interested in whether or not the next jackpot will be a probabilistic hit again. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, during the low-probability gaming state, it is clear to the player whether or not the player has won the big hit by making the effect when the probability change hit and the effect when the normal hit is the same. In the high-probability game state, by making the effect when the probability change hits different from the effect when the normal hit occurs, it is related to whether or not the next time will be the probability change for the player. Can make suggestions. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the symbol variation effect at the time of winning the jackpot in each of the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

Secondly, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability game state, it is not specified whether the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit is won when the symbol is stopped, but it is clearly indicated by the promotion effect during the special game. In the high-probability game state, instead of the promotion effect during the special game, it is clearly indicated whether the 8R probability variation hit or the 8R normal hit is won when the symbol is stopped. Therefore, during the low-probability game state, the symbol variation effect at the time of winning the 8R probability variation and the symbol variation effect at the time of winning the 8R normal hit are the same, and whether or not the 8R probability variation hit is won for the first time by the promotion effect during the special game. It is possible to create a flow of production from the design variation production to the special game production, in which the player can understand the game, and the interest of the game in the low-probability game state can be further enhanced.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, as a development effect that develops from the reach effect in the high-probability gaming state, a battle effect (progress from the battle introduction effect to the battle progress effect, and depending on the result of the battle, whether it is a 16R probability change hit or an 8R probability change hit, or a probability change. A production that notifies whether the continuation or the end of the probability change) was sometimes executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the development result notice production suggesting the possibility of being related to the development result of the development from the reach production to the battle production is executed. Here, the development result notice production is also a specific fan production that fuels the development to the battle production. In addition, the development result notice production is also a specific suggestion production that suggests the possibility of development into a battle production.

There are three production modes of the development result notice production: production mode A, production mode B, and production mode C. As shown in FIG. 100, in the development result advance notice production of the production mode A, an image of both ally and enemy characters facing each other and the characters "victory", "continuation", and "defeat" are written respectively. Three rectangular images appear. In the development result advance notice production of the production mode A, the ally character becomes dominant (the boundary line between the ally character and the enemy character moves to the right, the rectangular image of "win" is extended, and the rectangular image of "continue" and "defeat". The effect that the rectangular image of "" shrinks) and the effect that the enemy character becomes dominant (the boundary line between the ally character and the enemy character moves to the left, the rectangular image of "win" and the rectangular image of "continue" shrink, and "defeat" After repeating the effect of extending the rectangular image of "", only "continuation" and "defeat" remain as candidates for development results. This effect suggests that the development result was narrowed down to either continuation (probability change continuation symbol confirmation effect) or defeat (probability change end symbol confirmation effect).

As shown in FIG. 101, in the development result advance notice production of the production mode B, an image of both ally and enemy characters facing each other and the characters "victory", "continuation", and "defeat" are written respectively. Three rectangular images appear. In the development result advance notice production of the production mode A, after repeating the production in which the ally character becomes dominant and the production in which the enemy character becomes dominant, only "victory" and "continuation" remain as development result candidates. This effect suggests that the development result is narrowed down to either victory (either the symbol confirmation effect per 16R or the symbol confirmation effect per 8R) or continuation (probability change continuation symbol confirmation effect).

As shown in FIG. 102, in the development result advance notice production of the production mode B, an image of both ally and enemy characters facing each other and the characters "victory", "continuation", and "defeat" are written respectively. Three rectangular images appear. In the development result advance notice production of the production mode A, after repeating the production in which the ally character becomes dominant and the production in which the enemy character becomes dominant, only "victory" and "continuation" remain as development result candidates. This production suggests that the development results were not narrowed down.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a part of the command analysis process of the present embodiment. In the command analysis process of the present embodiment, after the variation effect pattern determination process of step S1644, the process proceeds to step S1645. In step S1645, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation effect pattern determined in the variation effect pattern determination process includes the battle effect. When the sub CPU 120a includes a battle effect (S1645: Yes), the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1646. If the battle effect is not included (S1645: No), the command analysis process this time is terminated.

In step S1646, the sub CPU 120a executes the development result advance notice effect selection process. The development result advance notice effect selection process is a process of determining the effect mode of the development result advance notice effect and the execution timing of the effect.

FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing the details of the development result advance notice effect selection process. As shown in FIG. 104, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect mode determination process (S1646-1). In the effect mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 4, which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the effect mode determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the effect mode based on the combination of the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer and the effect numerical value 3.

FIG. 105A is a diagram showing an effect mode determination table. In this table, a set of a jackpot lottery result (big hit or loss), a type of jackpot, a random number value for effect 4, and an effect mode are stored. Specifically, for the 16R probability variation hit, 50 (0 to 49) production random values 4 are the production mode B, and 50 (50 to 99) production random values 4 are the production mode C, respectively. It is associated. No random number value 4 for effect is associated with the effect mode A. Regarding the 8R probability variation hit, 50 (0 to 49) effect random values 4 are associated with the effect mode B, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random values 4 are associated with the effect mode C, respectively. .. No random number value 4 for effect is associated with the effect mode A.

For the 8R normal hit, 50 (0 to 49) effect random values 4 are associated with the effect mode A, and 50 (50 to 99) effect random values 4 are associated with the effect mode C, respectively. .. No random value 4 for effect is associated with the effect mode B. Regarding the loss, 30 (0 to 29) production random values 4 are production mode A, and 30 (30 to 59) production random values 4 are production mode B, and 40 (60 to 99) production random values. The effect random value 4 is associated with the effect mode C, respectively.

In step S1646-2 of FIG. 104, the sub CPU 120a performs the advance notice timing determination process. The advance notice timing determination process is a process for determining the execution timing of the development result advance notice effect. In the effect mode determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random value 5, which is one of the random numbers updated in step S1100. The sub CPU 120a refers to the advance notice timing determination table of the sub ROM 120b, and determines the execution timing of the development result advance notice effect based on the combination of the fluctuation start command in the reception buffer and the effect numerical value 4.

FIG. 105B is a diagram showing a notice timing determination table. This table has
A set of data indicating the execution timing of the effect random value 5 and the development result advance notice effect is stored. Specifically, 60 (0 to 59) effect random value values 5 are associated with the data whose execution timing is immediately after the development of the reach effect. Forty (60 to 99) effect random values 5 are associated with the data whose execution timing is immediately before the start of the battle effect. The production random value 5 is not associated with the other data.

Here, in this table, the selection rate of data whose execution timing is immediately after the start of fluctuation of the special symbol is 0%. With such a configuration of the table, the effect control board 120 is a development that suggests the possibility that the development result of the development from the reach effect to the battle effect and the development result from the reach effect to the battle effect may be related to the pattern variation effect. In the case of executing the result advance notice effect, it is possible to execute the development result advance notice effect immediately after the development, and it is regulated that the development result advance notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the fluctuation.

The above is the details of the second embodiment. According to this embodiment, in a high-probability gaming state, the player knows that the battle effect will develop immediately after the start of the fluctuation, and the expectation level is gradually increased toward the end of the fluctuation. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the original purpose is impaired.

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

(1) In the first and second embodiments described above, the promotion effect is an effect of notifying the presence or absence of promotion from a normal hit to a probabilistic hit during a special game. However, the promotion effect may be an effect of notifying whether or not there is a promotion from a jackpot with few prize balls (for example, per 8R) to a jackpot with many prize balls (for example, per 16R) during the special game. In this case, the relationship between the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 8 and the combination of the effect symbols 36 may be won per 16R depending on the combination mode of the left symbol 36L, the middle symbol 36C, and the right symbol 36R when the special symbol is stopped. It is good to make it difficult to tell whether you won the 8R.

(2) In the above 1 and 2 embodiments, even if the fluctuation start command has the same fluctuation time, the fluctuation start command and the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 25) for the first special symbol are used. The mode DATA was different from the variation start command in the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 26) (the mode DATA of the variation start command in the table of FIG. 25 is "E6H, the mode of the variation start command in the table of FIG. 26". DATA is "E7H"). However, the data DATA of the command of the same fluctuation time in the variation pattern determination table for the first special symbol (FIG. 25) and the variation pattern determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 26) may be the same. In this case, when the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation start command from the main control board 110, the effect control board 120 refers to the game state information storage area at that time, and based on the reference result, FIGS. 47 to 60 and 62 to 62. It may be determined whether to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIG. 69, or to execute the effect of the symbol variation effect pattern of FIGS. 71 to 84 and 87 to 92.

(3) In the first and second embodiments, the symbol variation effect pattern 117 (FIG. 52) and the symbol variation effect pattern 217 (FIG. 76) perform a premium effect once before and after the operation guidance effect during the development effect. It was to be executed one by one. However, the number of times the premium effect is executed may be one. In addition, the premium production does not have to be one that makes a rainbow-colored aura appear or one that makes a collective cut-in appear. The premium production only needs to be rare and notify the jackpot.

(4) In the second embodiment, the selection rate of each data in the advance notice timing determination table is 0% for the data selection rate whose execution timing is immediately after the start of fluctuation, and the data selection rate whose execution timing is immediately before the reach is established. Is 0%, the data selection rate with the execution timing immediately after the reach is established is 0%, the data selection rate with the execution timing immediately after development is 60%, and the data selection rate with the execution timing immediately before the start of the battle effect is 40%. It was%. However, the selection rate of each data in the advance notice timing determination table may be set to a different value. For example, as shown in FIG. 106 (b), the data selection rate with the execution timing immediately after the start of fluctuation is 0%, the data selection rate with the execution timing immediately before the reach is established is 10%, and the execution timing is immediately after the reach is established. The data selection rate may be 10%, the data selection rate immediately after the development may be 40%, and the data selection rate immediately before the battle effect may be 40%. Further, as shown in FIG. 107 (b), the data selection rate whose execution timing is immediately after the start of fluctuation is 0%, the data selection rate whose execution timing is immediately before the reach is established is 0%, and the execution timing is immediately after the reach is established. The selection rate of the data to be executed may be 0%, the selection rate of the data whose execution timing is immediately after the development may be 100%, and the selection rate of the data whose execution timing is immediately before the battle effect may be 0%.

(5) In the first and second embodiments, the symbol variation effect pattern in the low-probability gaming state has the same effect mode after the development. However, these symbol variation effect patterns may have the same effect mode for all the effects from the start of the variation to the stop of the variation. In short, it suffices that at least a part of the effects have the same effect mode.

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

Claims (1)

Design display means and
Winning one of a plurality of types of jackpots, including a first jackpot in which the gaming state after the special game becomes a normal state and a second jackpot in which the gaming state after the special game becomes an advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state. A main control means capable of determining whether or not the command has been performed, controlling the symbol display means based on the determination result, and generating a plurality of types of commands including a command related to a variable display mode of the symbol display means.
Directing means and
Operation means and
Based on the command received from the main control means, a predetermined reach effect, an operation guide effect for prompting the operation of the operation means, an operation result effect according to the presence or absence of operation, a rare premium effect, and a symbol confirmation effect. It is provided with an effect control means for causing the effect means to execute one or a plurality of effects among a plurality of effects including and.
The effect control means
When the operation means is to execute an effect of proceeding from the operation guidance effect to the premium effect and then to the jackpot symbol determination effect as the variable display symbol variation effect in which the symbol display means in the advantageous state stops at the jackpot symbol, the operation means The premium effect is executed as the operation result effect when the operation is performed and when the operation is not performed, and the symbol final effect executes the effect of the same effect mode.
As a variable display symbol variation effect in which the symbol display means stops at the jackpot symbol in the advantageous state, the operation proceeds from the operation guidance effect to the jackpot symbol finalization effect without going through the premium effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the symbol finalizing effect is the same when the means is operated and when the means is not operated, and the operation result effect is different.