JP2018175661A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player's game. SOLUTION: A game machine notifies a lottery result of a large winning combination lottery executed when a game ball enters a first starting port 120 in a display mode in which the symbol is changed and then stopped. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a symbol variation control means capable of controlling the above, a standby effect control means capable of controlling a standby effect that is executed during the symbol change and evokes a suggestion effect suggesting a lottery result, In addition, the introduction effect control means capable of controlling the introduction effect suggesting the possibility of replacing the effect mode of the predetermined effect with the aspect related to the effect mode of the standby effect, and the effect mode of the predetermined effect after the introduction effect is completed. FIG. 56 includes a replacement effect control means capable of controlling a replacement effect to be replaced with an aspect related to the standby effect.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball gaming machine (pachinko machine).

  There is known a gaming machine capable of executing an effect of changing a pending display displayed on a display screen of a liquid crystal display device or the like (for example, Patent Document 1 or 2). However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the amusement of the player can not be sufficiently improved.

JP, 2015-223247, A JP, 2015-195991, A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player in the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention stops the lottery result of the main character lottery to be executed when the game ball enters the starting opening after fluctuating display of the symbol A standby effect control capable of controlling a standby effect in which the symbol variation control means capable of controlling the symbol variation notified in the display mode and a standby effect in which the suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result is recalled is executed. Means and an introduction effect control means capable of controlling an introduction effect that suggests the possibility of replacing the effect mode of the predetermined effect with an aspect related to the effect mode of the standby effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the introduction effect is It is characterized by further comprising: replacement effect control means capable of controlling a replacement effect which replaces the effect mode of the predetermined effect to an aspect related to the standby effect after the completion.

  Further, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the other aspect of the present invention changes the display of the lottery result of the main character lottery, which is executed when the game ball enters the starting opening. A symbol variation control means capable of controlling symbol variation to be notified in a stopped display mode, and a standby effect for waiting in an effect mode recalling a suggestion effect suggesting the lottery result performed during the symbol variation can be controlled The introduction effect control means capable of controlling the introduction effect suggesting the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect regardless of whether the standby effect control means and the predetermined condition are satisfied, and the introduction effect has ended It is characterized by providing with the change production control means which can control the change production which changes the production mode of the above-mentioned standby production later.

  The standby effect control means may determine whether or not to execute the standby effect regardless of the lottery result of the large winning lottery.

  The standby effect control means may determine whether or not to execute the standby effect regardless of a temporary determination result in which a lottery result is temporarily determined before executing the main character lottery.

  The apparatus further comprises random number storage means for storing random numbers acquired upon entry of the game ball into the starting opening and used for the main character lottery, and the standby effect control means is operable to start the standby effect when the standby effect is started. The standby effect may be continued and executable even after all the symbol variations related to the main character lottery using the random number stored in the storage means are finished.

  According to each aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

It is a perspective view of game machine 100 showing the state where the door was opened. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 108 provided in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining a power-off evacuation process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating switch management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing in the main control substrate 300. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing first start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating second start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in main control board 300. It is a flowchart explaining the acquisition judgment process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. 51 is a flowchart for describing special game management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change waiting processing in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change number determination processing in main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a figure explaining a production | presentation pattern. FIG. 36 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 36 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing sub CPU initialization processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. It is a figure explaining an example of the waiting | standby production executability determination table referred by the executability determination lottery process of the waiting | standby effect in the sub control board | substrate 330. FIG. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production executability determination table referred to in the change lottery process of the production | presentation aspect of the standby production in the sub control board | substrate 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a view for explaining an example of an introduction effect executability determination table referenced in the introduction effect executability determination lottery process of the standby effect in the sub control board 330; FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of a digestion effect executability determination table referred to in an execution availability determination lottery process of digestion effect on the sub control board 330; It is a figure explaining an example of the pending | holding change executability decision table referred by the decision processing lottery process of the pending | holding change of the change production in the sub control board | substrate 330. FIG. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production executability determination table referred to in the change lottery process of the production mode of the digestion production in the sub control board 330. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation mode command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation pattern command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating time schedule management processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the number-of-holds management counter process in the sub timer interrupt process in the sub control board 330. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the waiting production start processing in the sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a process during standby effect execution in sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the process of starting the digestive effect in the sub timer interrupt process in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a process during a process of performing a staging effect in a sub timer interrupt process in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing a process of ending a digestive effect in a sub timer interrupt process in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing hold display control processing in the sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing standby effect end processing in the sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect (the 1) of the flow of the standby production in the production | presentation display part 200a, introduction production, and substitution production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect which changes the production | presentation aspect of the standby production | presentation in the production | presentation display part 200a. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the flow of the standby production | presentation in the effect display part 200a, the digestive production (time restriction | limiting), and the change production | presentation. It is a figure which shows the other example of the production | presentation aspect of the change production | presentation after the digestion production in the production | presentation display part 200a. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the digestion production (rotation speed restriction | limiting) in the production | presentation display part 200a. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation aspect of the digestion production (character action) in the production | presentation display part 200a.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

  In order to facilitate the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and the electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then the specific processing of each substrate will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism, and a middle frame The front frame 106 is attached to the hinge 104 so as to be openable and closable.

  In the middle frame 104, like the outer frame 102, a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the gaming board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100 The game board 108 can be viewed through the transparent plate 110.

(Detailed configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the detailed configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. In FIG. 2, illustration of nails 131 and a windmill 133 (both will be described later) provided on the game board 108 is omitted. Further, in FIG. 2, the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (all will be described later) in the closed state are illustrated, and in FIG. , And the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is illustrated.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operating handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 to perform a firing operation, a firing mechanism (not shown) with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112. The game ball is fired by. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 ascending between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails 131 and one windmill 133, and the gaming ball led to the gaming area 116 collides with the nails 131 and the windmill 133, which is irregular. It is made to roll down in any direction. In FIG. 3, a large number of nails 131 provided in the game area 116 are illustrated by white circles, and only one nail 131 of the large number of nails 131 is given a reference numeral.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the launch strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first gaming area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 (not shown in FIG. 2) in which gaming balls can enter. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, predetermined winning balls are paid out to the player. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the entry of the gaming balls may be different for each winning opening.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine one special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits, such as whether or not the player can perform a major game, which is advantageous for the player, and what type of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  The first start port 120 is a lower part of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or the game ball entering the first game area 116a is , It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting opening 122 is located on the right of the first starting opening 120 and in the second gaming area 116 b. In the second start port 122, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter or the game ball entering the second game area 116b enters the first game area 116a It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball. The second starting opening 122 is constituted by a starting variable winning device having a movable piece 122a, so that the easiness of entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 122 can be changed. Specifically, the second start port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122a can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122a is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 122 It has become. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, a lottery of normal symbols to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122a is opened for a predetermined time Controlled by As described above, when the movable piece 122a is in the open state, the movable piece 122a functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second start opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 122.

  Furthermore, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball entering the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are provided at positions where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. Hereinafter, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as a large winning opening. The first large winning opening 126 is provided with an openable door 126a and an openable door 126b so as to be openable and closable. Normally, the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126, and entry of the gaming ball into the first large winning opening 126 is not possible. Further, the open / close door 126a is lowered downward when the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 (see FIG. 2). Thus, in a state where the game ball can not enter the first large winning opening 126, a space through which the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can pass between the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b. It occurs. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 126b is opened, and the open / close door 126a rises in a state of being inclined toward the open / close door 126b (see FIG. 3). Between the tip of the open / close door 126a and the tip of the open / close door 126b, a gap shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball is formed. Therefore, the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b function as a saucer, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the first large winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  Further, the second large winning opening 128 is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening and closing door 128a, normally, the opening and closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128, the game ball to the second large winning opening 128 It is impossible to hit the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 128a is opened, the open / close door 128a functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of award balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball to the big winning opening may be different for each big winning opening.

  In the first gaming area 116 a, two general winning openings 118 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 120. In the second game area 116b, one general winning opening 118 is provided between the first big winning opening 126 and the second starting opening 122.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first game area 116a is provided with two discharge ports 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 with the two general winning openings 118 interposed therebetween. There is. One of the two discharge openings 130 is provided adjacent to the upper left of the general winning combination opening 118, and the other of the two discharge openings 130 is in the center of the lowermost part of the game area 116 (directly below the first start opening 120). It is provided. Further, in the second gaming area 116 b, one discharge port 130 is provided below the general winning opening 118. A game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128 by the plurality of discharge openings 130, The game area 116 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, the effect display device 200 comprising a liquid crystal display device, the effect role device 202 comprising a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors are controlled as a rendering device performing rendering in progress of a game and the like. A presentation lighting device 204 comprising a plurality of lamps, a voice output device 206 comprising a speaker, and a presentation operation device 208 for receiving a player's operation and performing a presentation by vibration.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in the approximate center of the game board 108. doing. In the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed, and a variation effect in which the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is It will be executed. In the fluctuation effect, in addition to the effect display unit 200a, operations of a plurality of effect devices such as the effect role device 202, the effect lighting device 204, the sound output device 206, and the effect operating device 208 may be performed. Hereinafter, there are cases where the effect role device 202 and the effect operating device 208 are generically referred to as "movable body".

  Although the effect role device 202 is disposed in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, effects are displayed during the variation display of the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of jackpot expectation.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or the lower position of the outer frame 102, and the front of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200 a. Output various voices to the side.

  The rendering operation device 208 has a push button 208a for receiving a pressing operation by the player, a rendering lever 208b for receiving an input operation by pulling down the player, and a rotating unit 208c that rotates in response to the input operation of the rendering lever 208b. doing. The push button 208a and the effect lever 208b correspond to an operating device operable by the player. The effect operating device 208 is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110 (see FIG. 1). The effect operating device 208 is activated according to, for example, an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  On the back side (the side of the game board 108) of the effect operating device 208, there is an upper tray 132 to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball to be lent out from the gaming ball lending device are introduced. When the game ball is full, the gaming balls are guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. The ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but the opening and closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a by sliding the ball removal knob 134a in the lateral direction in the drawing. It is possible to discharge the game balls from the ball removal hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 is provided with a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is started by the game ball passing through the gate 124 and the special game mainly started by the game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. It is divided roughly into a regular game. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s that detects that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening detection that detects that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a first large winning opening 126 The first big winning opening detection switch 126s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the ball, and the second big winning opening detection switch 128s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the second big winning opening 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

  In addition, the main control board 300 is opened and closed the normal electric combination solenoid 122c which operates the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122, the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 which operates the opening and closing door 126a, and the first large winning opening 126 A first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 for operating the opening and closing door 126b, a second large winning opening solenoid 128c for operating the opening and closing door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128, and a second large winning opening 128 A movable member drive solenoid 142c for moving the movable member 142 is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128. It is supposed to be.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a possibility of abnormality or fraud, such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, and a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect that, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

  A payout control substrate 310 and a sub control substrate 330 are connected to the main control substrate 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is through the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. It will be output to the hall computer etc. of the game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, payout of the game balls is detected by the payout detection switch 315s, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball count switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player. It has become. Whenever the winning balls are actually dispensed by driving the dispensing motor 314, a detection signal from the dispensing detection switch 315s and a count signal from the dispensing ball counting switch 316s are input to the dispensing control board 310.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The counter full detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls to the lower tray 134, and the gaming ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310 each time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and from the plate full detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310 , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the gaming ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full, and transmits a full bowl command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish filling command, it is judged that the filling condition is released, and the dish filling cancellation command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  Further, the delivery control substrate 310 is connected to the emission control substrate 320 so as to be able to communicate bi-directionally. The launch control board 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control board 320 is provided on the operation handle 112, and a touch sensor 112s for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112 are connected. . When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control substrate 320 is controlled to fire the gaming ball by energizing the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, a sub RAM 330 c, an image control unit 340, an audio control unit 350, an illumination control unit 360, and a movable body control unit 370. The sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 may be configured by individual circuits. Further, at least two or more of the sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 are configured in one circuit (for example, one package or one chip) It may be configured as a functional block of the circuit.

  The sub control board 330 is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and generates a command for executing effects. It is transmitted to at least one of the control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  The image control unit 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. In the ROM of the image control unit 340, a large number of image data such as symbols and background displayed on the effect display unit 200a are stored, and based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU The image is read from the ROM to the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 200a is controlled.

  The voice control unit 350 performs voice output control for causing the voice output device 206 to output voice based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Further, the illumination control unit 360 performs lighting control to light the effect lighting device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. The movable body control unit 370 moves the effect role device 202 or moves the push button 208a of the effect operation device 208 to the player side based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330 and moves it. Perform operation control. In addition, the movable body control unit 370 is from a lever operation detection switch for detecting that the input operation of the effect lever 208b of the effect operation device detection switch 208s or the effect operation device 208 for detecting that the push button 208a has been pressed or operated. When an operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command or control signal is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate.

  Next, the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set such that the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened is low. In the gaming state, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a high-prize game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122a is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122, and the time-short game state is more than the non-time-short game state Also, the movable piece 122a is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) is opened and the gaming ball to the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) A big-prize game that can be hit is executed. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, The random number values of the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special view reserve storage area (an example of random number storage means) of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation 2.

  The special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300 c includes a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area. Each of the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special storage is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special view reservation storage area, and when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special opening 2 Hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special view hold storage area. For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special view hold storage area, the first storage unit The special 1 hold is memorized. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special storage is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. In addition, even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, in the same manner as described above, the special reserve is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reserve storage area. The special hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area are set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special view holding storage area, to the first starting opening 120, for example, Special ball on hold is not newly stored by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special view holding storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 is performed. A special entry is not newly stored by the entry of the ball.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when a large winning lottery is started for special 1 holding and special 2 holding, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined that the loss occurs. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10618, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that the number is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/10. As described above, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about four times that in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned lottery winning character, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), a special symbol random number judgment table is selected, and a special win is selected as a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol random number decision table is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called the lost design.

  According to the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As a result, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. The special jackpot symbol random number determination table and the special jackpot symbol random number determination table are configured such that although the same jackpot symbols are respectively determined, the selection probabilities of the special symbols are different. In addition, although the special jackpot symbols are determined, the selection probability of the special symbol may be configured to be different although the special random symbol judgment table and the special symbol random number judgment table are different. Moreover, both tables may determine the type (big hit symbol) of the special symbol with reference to the winning symbol random number determination table of 1 regardless of the holding type.

  In addition, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major character lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the major character lottery result is “loss”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the hold type, the hold number, and the below-described fluctuation state set in association with the gaming state. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the normal 1 fluctuation state, in the case where the winning combination lottery result of “loss” is derived based on the special 1 suspension If the special number 1 hold number (hereinafter simply referred to as the "number hold") when performing a major winning lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7A. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one or two, as shown in FIG. 7B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of reservations is three, as shown in FIG. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 7, the group x described in the column of group type indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a table for determining the fluctuation effect pattern is determined based on the fluctuation state in addition to the set gaming state. In other words, the fluctuation state is defined with reference to which table the fluctuation presentation pattern is determined, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state. The relationship between the fluctuation state and the reach group determination random number determination table will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when a major player lottery result is a "big hit", the group type is not determined in determining the fluctuation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major player lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the major player lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the time reach mode decision random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each hold type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each type of gaming state and symbol. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 8A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. An example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8B is shown in FIG.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 8A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 8 (b), (c), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 8, a table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 8 to 10 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. 7. Then, according to the determined group type and the game state, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number decision table at the time of loss and the reach mode decision random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the large winning lottery result is "big hit", according to FIG. 8 (b) and FIG. 8 (c) according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), gaming state at the time of big hit, etc. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the shown big hit time reach mode decision random number decision table and the reach mode decision random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Further, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special motorized product operating ram set table. The special electric combination product operation ram set table stores various data for controlling the main character game. During the large combination game, the special electric combination product operation ram set table is referred to, and the open / close door solenoid is used. 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are controlled to be energized. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each big hit symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Here, for the convenience of description, control data of all the jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to E are determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the main character game is executed with reference to the special motorized product operating ram set table. The major role game is configured by a plurality of round games in which the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (round game run during one major game The number of opening), the number of opening special winning opening (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), the number of special electric role opening switching switching (the first large winning opening 126 in one round game) And the opening number of the second large winning opening 128), the solenoid energization time (the opening number of the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 for each opening number of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large Energization time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and second large winning opening 128), a prescribed number (one round game) The maximum number of possible winnings to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the large winning opening closing effective time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 between round games, That is, the interval time between rounds), the closing time of the big winning opening closing time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in the round game, ie, the interval time within the round), the ending time (last round The standby time until the normal special game is resumed after the end of the game is stored in advance as control data of the big game, for each type of the jackpot symbol, as illustrated.

  When the special symbols A, B, C, D are determined by the main character lottery, nine round games are executed, and when the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, 16 round games are executed. Be done. When the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, the number of times of opening of the special winning opening is large and the open time of the entire main character game is long as compared with the case where other special symbols are determined. The probability that the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery is higher in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the special 2 suspension than in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the first suspension (see FIG. 6) ). Therefore, it is possible to obtain a greater number of winning balls in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the special hold 2 than in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the first hold.

  When the special symbols A, B, C are determined by the main character lottery, the first large winning opening 126 is only opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds in the sixth round game as the effect round, so the first large It is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening 126, and the specified number of game balls will not enter during the round game. Therefore, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the sixth round game takes about 75 seconds, and when the special symbol C is determined, the sixth round game takes about 105 seconds. It becomes game time.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major player game, and when the special symbols B to E are determined, the probability is high after the major player game is over. The gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the high probability number mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the above number of continuations is reached, the setting of the gaming state is again performed. It will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state.

  Further, when the special symbols A to E are determined, after the end of the major role game, it is set to the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined, the non-time saving game state is set after the end of the major game. In addition, when the special symbols D and E are decided, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the major role game, and at this time, the number of continuations of the short time game state (hereinafter referred to as "time short number") is set to 10000 times Be done. This means that the time saving game state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the gaming state is performed again when winning a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  Also, when the special symbol B is determined, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the short time gaming state, then it is set to the short time gaming state even after the end of the major role game, the number of time saving is set to 10000 times, the big hit If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time-short game state, the non-time-short game state is set even after the end of the major role game. Also, when the special symbol C is determined, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the large role game, but if the game state at the time of the big hit is the short time game state, the time reduction number is set to 10000 times, the big hit is won If the gaming state at the time is the non-time-saving gaming state, the time saving number is set to 10 times. In this case, according to the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, we decided to set the gaming state after the end of the big-prize game, the high probability number, the number of time reductions, but Regardless of the state, the gaming state, the number of times of high probability, and the number of times may be set only in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 will be referred to as a common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although it will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the second starting opening 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 is closed. Maintained.

  In addition, when starting the regular drawing lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 13B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.14 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG.14 (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), an open / close control pattern Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the normal electric combination , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in all of these three elements, by setting the time saving gaming state more advantageously than the non time saving gaming state, the time saving gaming state is the second than the non time saving gaming state. The game ball is set to be easily entered into the starting opening 122. However, the time saving game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time saving game state for only one or two of the above three elements. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122a is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122a may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization processing (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs setting processes necessary to execute various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power cut detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the power cut detection signal is output from the power detection circuit. If the power-off advance notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off advance notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and when it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary to permit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear signal is on. Note that a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on in a state where the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared that should be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c) among the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300 a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300 c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300 a performs transmission processing of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300 c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored at the time of power-off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (coincident), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a sub-command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power is restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a payout command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting a recovery from the power-off to the payout control board 310.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on sub-command set process is executed to transmit special symbol winning order commands indicating special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning sequences that are stored.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-command stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing will be described.

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization processing and executes power-off evacuation processing.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing a checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined number of times of detection of the power failure detection signal to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts one from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100).

  When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, the second special symbol hold Dynamic port output processing for lighting and controlling the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol hold display 170, and the right-handed notification display 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information, and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
Whether the main CPU 300a receives a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s Execute switch management processing to judge. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later. The special game management process is capable of controlling the symbol variation notified in the display mode which is stopped after the symbol is variably displayed after the lottery result of the major lottery is executed when the game ball enters the starting opening. It corresponds to an example of the fluctuation control means. Further, the main control board 300 including the main CPU 300a and the main CPU 300a that execute special game management processing also corresponds to an example of the symbol variation control means.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes normal game management processing for controlling the above-described normal game. The details of the normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes an error management process for determining whether or not various errors and abnormalities have occurred, and setting according to the determination result. Specifically, main CPU 300a sets an error command corresponding to an error that has occurred to the transmission buffer when it determines that various errors or abnormalities have occurred based on the input of the abnormality detection signal from abnormality detection sensor 174. . When the main CPU 300a determines that a plurality of errors occur, the main CPU 300a sets error commands as many as the number of generated errors. If an error such as an incorrect prize or an excessive prize is detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening, one of the switch management processing of step S500 and the special game management processing of step S600. The predetermined error processing is executed in the unit and an error command is set in the transmission buffer.

  An error flag corresponding to an error that may occur may be provided for an error detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening. In this case, the error flag corresponding to the error detection in the switch management process of step S500 and the special game management process of step S600 is kept on, and the state of the error flag is confirmed in the error management process of step S400-15. An error command may be set based on the error flag in the on state.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute a winning opening switch process for adding a counter or the like for winning ball control.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value or the like of the counter for prize ball control set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
Main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from game information output terminal board 312 to the outside. When it is determined that various errors or abnormalities have occurred, external information indicating the occurrence of various errors or abnormalities in the external information management process is, for example, a hall of the game arcade through the game information output terminal board 312 It is output to an external device such as a computer.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. The LED display setting process is performed to set common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notice indicator 172 in the common output buffer.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output image of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c, the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and stores them in the output port buffer. To perform the solenoid output image synthesis process to

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, among the timer interrupt processing described above, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. When it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the gaming ball to the gate 124. The details of this gate passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting hole passing process based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 120. In addition, the detail of this 1st starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the second start opening 122 and a detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second start opening passage processing based on the game ball entering the second start opening 122. In addition, the detail of this 2nd starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time when the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from any one of the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. Do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major player is currently playing, and determines whether or not the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is properly made. . Here, when it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game is in progress, and the game ball enters the first major prize port 126 and the second major prize port 128 Is determined to have been properly made, the winning opening number winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S510-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding ball number counter is not greater than or equal to the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

(Step S510-9)
Main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate passage processing.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second starting opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. Although details will be described later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing of the normal game, that is, indicates the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of execution processing of the normal game.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is not “04H”. It should be noted that "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is in progress. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening control process, since the normal electric combination solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122a to be in the open state, the second starting opening 122 can be opened properly here. It will be determined whether it is in the state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer the process to

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
Main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol holding ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the upper limit value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
Main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates, out of the eight storage units of the special map reservation storage area, a target storage unit to which the acquired jackpot determination random number is to be saved.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300 a executes acquisition-time effect determination processing for making a major player provisional lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a fluctuation effect pattern temporary determination based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
Main CPU 300a sets the special-image hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning order stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the state of the control unit winning opening opening control state described later. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process for performing predetermined processing. In the starting opening abnormal winning error process, for example, the main CPU 300a sets an error command for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the starting opening abnormal winning error is detected in the transmission buffer. After executing the starting opening abnormal prize winning error process, the main CPU 300a ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535).

(Step S535-29)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S535-7 that the target special symbol holding ball count is equal to or more than the upper limit value (YES), the main CPU 300a creates an upper limit number excess command and shifts the process to step S535-23. The upper limit number excess command is a command indicating that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening when a predetermined random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the special-image storage area. That is, the upper limit number excess command is a command indicating that the fifth or subsequent gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 after the special 1 hold has become four. The upper limit number exceeding command is set in the transmission buffer, and transmitted to the sub control board 330 in the port output process (step 400-27) shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the effect determination process (step S536) at the time of acquisition in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether it is in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. Note that the counter value (j) = 0 of the probability state identification counter indicates the low probability gaming state, and the counter value (j) = 1 indicates the high probability gaming state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is "0", the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5A) is selected, and if the counter value (j) is "1". The high probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol per cast temporary judgment process is performed to provisionally judge either a jackpot or a loss.

(Step S536-5)
Main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary main character lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived from the special symbol temporary determination processing) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The random number and the hold type are loaded, the corresponding symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. In addition, when the result of the temporary main character lottery in step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (the type of lost symbol) for the loss corresponding to the hold type is saved.

(Step S536-7)
Main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a prefetch symbol type designation command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the temporary symbol determination processing of the special symbol in the step S536-3 is the jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S536-11, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is moved to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 8B), and shifts the processing to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and the reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 1006, and if the reach group determination random number value is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations, and the reach is reached If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among reach group determination random numbers, values in the range of 0 to 8499 for which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations are defined as undefined values, and the same reach group determination random numbers determination regardless of the number of reservations Values in the range of 850-1006 for which the table is selected are called fixed values. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not 8500 or more, the process proceeds to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the count value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. Note that although a plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, here, a table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, a reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 8A) corresponding to the group type temporarily determined in step S536-17, and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
Based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, the main CPU 300a changes the mode number. Tentatively determine Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is temporarily determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number temporarily determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
Main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table temporarily determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets the prefetch designation variation pattern command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number temporarily determined in step S536-25 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the process to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a causes the group type, that is, the indeterminate value command to indicate that the change effect pattern changes, according to the number of reservations when the suspension is read out, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit. The designated fluctuation mode command and the designated designated fluctuation pattern command (= 7FH) are set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and when it is determined to be the maximum, ends the acquisition determination process at the time of acquisition and determines that it is not the maximum. If yes, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value (j), and repeats the process from step S536-3. Thereby, when the newly stored hold is read when the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined when being read when in the low probability gaming state and when the high probability gaming state is The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in the above will be derived when storing the hold.

  As described above, according to the above-described acquisition effect determination process, when the stored suspension is a suspension for winning a big hit, and the stored suspension is a suspension for losing, and reach group determination When the random number is a fixed value, a prefetch designation variation mode command and a prefetch designation variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 330 as a prefetch designation command. On the other hand, when the stored suspension is a suspension with a loss and the reach group determination random number is an undefined value, an undefined value command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 as a prefetch specification command. Each of the above-described prefetch designation commands is configured to be able to distinguish between a command for the low probability gaming state and a command for the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of the special game control modules. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", When the module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and the special symbol When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening open processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "big winning opening open" When a module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 2 holding number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold count (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special hold count (X2) is not “1” or more The process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is "1" or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is not "1" or more. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
When suspension is discontinued, the main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process. The customer waiting command is transmitted only once when the hold is discontinued.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is configured to use the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. Block transfer of the stored special 1 hold to a small ordinal storage unit. Specifically, if it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 suspension balls is "1" or more, the second to fourth storage portions of the second special view suspension storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. When it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special symbol 1 holding balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. The special first hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special first hold stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the zeroth storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag identifying whether it is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number A determination table is selected to perform a major character lottery, and a special symbol hitting determination process is executed to store the lottery result.

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, when the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
Main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and numbers (counter values) are associated with the respective segments constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment to be finally lit.

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Confirm the type of jackpot design. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability number which are set after the main character game end are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the gaming state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process moves to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 holding number (X1) and the special 2 holding number (X2).

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the total value confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the fluctuation mode based on the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-1 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol variation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one revolution in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol variation timer update processing for subtracting the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15 by a predetermined value.

(Step S620-7)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments that constitutes the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0" Special symbol during the process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol variation in-progress process. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special view stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the main character lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-15, and when it is determined that it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes number cut management processing. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

  Also, here, a normal symbol time short state flag is loaded to identify whether the gaming state is the non short time gaming state or the short time gaming state, and the current gaming state is the non time short gaming state Check if it is in state. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction gaming state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the main character game to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric service product continuous operation frequency counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the start of opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (start of round game) to the secondary control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening opening / closing switching process. The special winning opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the large winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching count counter is the number of special electric combination opening / closing switching counts (the number of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 during one round game). Determine whether it is the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric combination product operation ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric combination open / close switching number counter, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning combination The solenoid control data for controlling the energization of the mouth solenoid 128c and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in the step S641-3, or the open / close door A special winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or the energization stopping of the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. Control of the

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum open time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
Whether the main CPU 300a starts to energize the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c, ie, in step S641-5, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid It is determined whether control processing for starting energization of the 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special motorized product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. Transfer the processing to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, in the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible winnings in one round has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a is required to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute the special winning opening closing process. As a result, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening close designation command indicating that the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening control process.

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes ending time setting processing for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “06H”.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing.

  FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening end wait processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. Transfer the process to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability number cut preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Also, in this case, according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time short state flag and the time reduction number counter.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the high-prize game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number command corresponding to the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions saved in step S670-3.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end wait processing. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  The main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  Here, each processing of the normal game control module will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase, and selects the normal game control module corresponding to the loaded normal game management phase.

  In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, if the main CPU 300a loads "00H" as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol variation waiting process as the normal game control module, whether the common drawing hold is "0" Is determined, and when it is determined as "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when main CPU 300a determines that the common drawing reservation is not "0", a common drawing lottery is carried out for the common drawing lottery for the common drawing reservation (perly determined random number) stored in the first storage unit of the common drawing reservation storage area. Judgment processing, setting processing of normal symbol stop symbol number indicating whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display 168 in response to the result of common drawing lottery, processing of determining normal symbol fluctuation time to determine normal symbol fluctuation time , Normal symbol display symbol counter setting process to start the variation display of the normal symbol, Set to the transmission buffer of the normal symbol specification command based on the symbol type (per hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination processing Execute processing etc. Further, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  When the main CPU 300a loads “01H” as the normal game management phase and selects the normal symbol change processing as the normal game control module in the normal game management process in the main control board 300, the timer value of the normal game timer is “0 "Is determined. If the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not “0”, the normal symbol display symbol counter 168 repeatedly turns on and off when the counter value of the ordinary symbol display symbol counter (of the ordinary symbol indicator 168 The update setting process of the counter value indicating the light off or on is executed, and the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended. The normal symbol display symbol counter repeats turning on and off repeatedly at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time by updating and setting the counter value indicating turning off and the counter value indicating turning on alternately. (It will blink).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is "0", it saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in the normal symbol display waiting process in the normal symbol display symbol counter. Do. As a result, the result of the common drawing lottery is notified. In addition, main CPU300a, the setting processing to the transmission buffer of the common figure stop specified command which shows that the stop display of the normal symbol fluctuation start time which is the time when the normal symbol stop display is started and the normal symbol start is started etc Then, the normal game management phase is updated to "02H", and the normal symbol change processing is ended.

  When the main CPU 300a loads “02H” as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary symbol stop symbol display process as the ordinary game control module in the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “ If it is determined that it is not "0" and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" and determines that the result of the popular drawing lottery is not a hit (is lost), the normal game management phase is updated to "00H". Normal symbol stop symbol display processing ends. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0", and determines that the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, it saves the time before the public opening as the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer. The normal game management phase is updated to "03H", and the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended. Thus, the opening and closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  When the main CPU 300a loads "03H" as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric game combination winning opening opening pre-processing as the ordinary game control module in the ordinary game management processing in the main control board 300, the timer of the ordinary game timer. It is determined whether the value is not "0", and when it is determined that the timer value is not "0", the processing for opening the normal electric winning combination winning opening is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a executes an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process, the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching number counter, the number of times of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching (movable of the second start opening 122 during one opening and closing control When it is determined that the upper limit value of the number of times of opening and closing of the piece 122a is determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor combination switch open / close counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor combination open / close switch frequency, the normal to start or stop energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute the motorized product solenoid energization control process. By the execution of the normal electric power product solenoid energization control process, the control of the power supply start or the power supply stop of the normal electric power accessory solenoid 122c is performed.

  The main CPU 300a saves a timer value, which is one maximum opening time of the second start port 122, in the ordinary game timer, based on the counter value of the ordinary motor-operated object switching switching number counter. If the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c has been executed in the above-described normal motor combination solenoid control process, the main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the common motor combination switching frequency counter to the current counter value. 1) The value is updated to the value added and the normal motor combination winning hole opening / closing switching process is ended, and if it is determined that the energization start control processing of the common motor combination solenoid 122c is not executed The normal motor winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended without updating the counter value.

  When the main CPU 300a ends the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process, the main CPU 300a updates the ordinary gaming management phase to "04H", and ends the ordinary electric combination winning opening opening pre-processing.

  When the main CPU 300a loads “04H” as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric combination prize winning opening opening control process as the ordinary game control module in the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the ordinary electric prize wins. It is determined whether or not the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the opening / closing switching process is "0", and if it is determined that this timer value is "0", the counter value of the ordinary motorized combination opening / closing switching number counter is It is determined whether it is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching operation of the ordinary electric combination. As a result, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor winning combination switching frequency counter is the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes the normal motor winning combination closing process described later, and determines that the counter value is not the upper limit value. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening and closing switching process is executed.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the ordinary electric winning combination prize opening and closing switching process is not "0", the ordinary electric jackpot winning ball updated in the second starting opening passing process described above. It is determined whether the counter value of the number counter has reached the specified number and the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number in one opening / closing control has entered the second starting opening 122, and the number of balls entered is specified. If it is determined that the condition has not been reached, the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ball number has reached the specified number, the main electric motor item solenoid 122c is deenergized to set the second start port 122 in the closed state, and the second start port Execute normal motor combination closing process necessary to close 122, save the common power active state time to the common game timer, update the normal game management phase to "05H", and save the common motor combination prize winning opening End the release control process.

  When the main CPU 300a loads “05H” as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric game combination winning opening closing effective process as the ordinary game control module in the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the above-mentioned ordinary electric hand If it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the item winning opening opening control process is not "0", and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0" finish.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is “0”, it saves the general charge termination wait time to the ordinary gaming timer, updates the ordinary gaming management phase to “06H”, and holds the ordinary electric role. Finish the prize winning hole closing effective processing.

  When the main CPU 300a loads “06H” as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric combination winning opening end weight process as the ordinary game control module in the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the above-mentioned ordinary electric combination It is determined whether the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the item winning opening closing effective processing is not "0", and if it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0" finish.

  On the other hand, when determining that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the normal motorized combination prize hole end wait process. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed. In the following, a process of the sub control board 330 and control of an error notification effect for notifying an abnormality or an error generated in the gaming machine 100 and control of a button vibration effect for vibrating the press button of the effect operating device 208 will be described.

(Description of production pattern)
FIG. 35 is a view for explaining the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c and the sub symbols 211a, 211b and 211c. As described above, in the main control board 300, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined, and the fluctuation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 determines the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect based on the received fluctuation command, and controls the execution of the fluctuation effect with the determined execution pattern.

  A large number of execution patterns of the fluctuation effect are provided, but any of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed after the three symbol configuration groups 210A, 210B, and 210C are variably displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It is common to the point that the result of the main character lottery is notified by the final stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c in the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the symbol configuration group 210A is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210a with numerals 1 to 9 and one type of auxiliary symbols 211a without numerals. There is. Although illustration is abbreviate | omitted here, a character etc. are described by each production | presentation pattern 210a with a number. Further, in the sub pattern 211a, a pattern related to the character or the like described in each of the effect patterns 210a is described. The effect symbols 210a and the sub symbols 211a are alternately arranged, and the player can easily identify the effect symbols 210a and the sub symbols 211a constituting the symbol configuration group 210A. Further, the symbol configuration groups 210B and 210C are also configured with nine types of effect symbols 210b and 210c and one type of sub-symbols 211b and 211c, as in the symbol configuration group 210A. In addition, for convenience of explanation here, symbol constitution group 210A is formed by nine kinds of production design 210a and one kind of sub-design 211a, and symbol constitution group 210B is by nine kinds of production design 210b and one kind of sub-design 211b. Although it is comprised and the symbol composition group 210C is comprised by nine types of production | presentation symbols 210c and 1 type of sub pattern 211c, as for symbol configuration group 210A, 210B, 210C, all are nine types of the same display aspect. It is composed of the production design.

  Further, the symbol configuration group 210A is configured such that the numbers described in each of the effect symbols 210a are in descending order. On the other hand, the symbol configuration groups 210B and 210C are configured such that the numbers written on the effect symbols 210b and 210c are in ascending order.

  In one aspect of the variation effect, after the symbol configuration groups 210A, 210B, 210C are simultaneously scrolled from the right to the left in the effect display unit 200a, any one effect pattern 210a, 210b, 210c is finally displayed. Are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. For example, in the single reach presentation mode, the variable presentation is performed in this one mode. In addition, in another aspect of the fluctuation effect, any one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a without being scrolled. In yet another aspect of the fluctuation effect, in the effect display unit 200a, after the symbol configuration groups 210A, 210B, and 210C are simultaneously scrolled from the right to the left, any two effect symbols 210a and 210c are finally displayed. The stop display is performed at the four corners of the effect display unit 200a, and the one effect pattern 210b is stopped and displayed at the center of the effect display unit 200a. For example, in the double reach effect mode, the variable effect is executed in this further mode.

  Then, when the jackpot is won by the large winning lottery, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the special symbols A to E are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the jackpot is won, that is, in the fluctuation effect notifying the winning of the jackpot, the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed on the straight line in the effect display unit 200a. When the winning of the big hit is notified from the single reach, the same effect pattern 210a, 210b, 210c is stopped and displayed on a straight vertical line substantially at the center of the effect display unit 200a. In addition, when the winning of the big hit is notified from the double reach, the same effect pattern 210a, 210b, 210c is stopped and displayed on the diagonal of the effect display unit 200a (on the straight line of right shoulder rising or right shoulder falling). .

  However, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c on which the even numbers of "2", "4", "6" and "8" are written (hereinafter simply referred to as "only" Even symbols may be referred to as "stopped". Also, when the special symbols C and D are determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c on which odd numbers of “1”, “3”, “5” and “9” are written (hereinafter simply referred to as “only” The odd symbol may be referred to as "stopped". Furthermore, when the special symbol E is determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "7 symbol") in which the number "7" is written are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the result of the major winning lottery is a loss, that is, when the lost symbol is determined, finally all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the effect display unit 200a. There is nothing to do.

(An example of the effect determination table)
Next, a method of determining an aspect (details will be described later) of the fluctuation effect performed in the effect display unit 200a will be described. FIG. 36 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 36 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the mode of the first half of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first half fluctuation effect”) is determined based on the fluctuation mode number (fluctuation mode command), and the second half fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern number (fluctuation pattern command) An aspect of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “second-half fluctuation effect”) is determined. Specifically, in the change effect of the reach change pattern, the mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) of the change effect until the predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed is the change mode number It is determined based on (variation mode command), and the image pattern of the moving image (reach development effect) is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the change effect of the reach change pattern to be described later, the mode (for example, an image pattern) of the change effect from the start of the change display of the effect pattern to the reach effect is determined based on the change mode number (change mode command) The aspect (for example, moving image) of the fluctuation presentation of the reach development presentation is determined based on the fluctuation pattern number (the fluctuation pattern command).

  Note that the fluctuation effect of the no reach pattern is executed when a fluctuation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not performed and a predetermined fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “00H” indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not performed is received, the secondary control board 330 always determines “none” as the mode of the former half fluctuation effect. Further, based on the fluctuation pattern command received simultaneously, the aspect of the fluctuation effect from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the aspect (image pattern) of the fluctuation representation of the no reach pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 36A, in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, a first half fluctuation effect determination table in which an aspect of the first half fluctuation effect is associated with each of the fluctuation mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. Is stored. The first half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation mode command is received, and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number), an aspect of the first half variation effect is determined.

  In FIG. 36 (a), the numbers described in each selection area in which the fluctuation mode number and the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection area Shows the selection ratio of For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as the mode of the first half fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 01H is received In this case, when the variation effect of "reach A" is determined as the first half variation effect mode and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the first half variation effect mode is always determined. , “Reach B” fluctuation presentation will be determined.

  Here, "None" in the first half variation production mode indicates that the first half variation production is not performed, and when "None" is determined, it is determined based on the variation pattern command described later. Only the latter half fluctuation presentation is to be executed. Also, in FIG. 36 (a), “reach A” and “reach B” in the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect are until the design symbols 210a, 210b and 210c become the reach aspect among the fluctuation effects of the reach fluctuation pattern respectively The image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance to coincide with the time of variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the no-reach pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the no reach pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number other than the fluctuation mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command other than the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, the second half fluctuation representation in which the second half fluctuation representation mode is associated with each of the fluctuation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. A decision table is stored. The second half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation pattern command is received, and is currently set. The second half fluctuation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number), an aspect of the second half variation presentation is determined.

  In addition, in FIG. 36 (b), the number described in each selection area in which the fluctuation pattern number and the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect are associated is assigned to the selection area, as in FIG. 36 (a). The range of the random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is indicated. For example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 00H is received, the variation presentation of "last four seconds" is always executed as the second half variation presentation mode, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern number = 01H When a pattern command is received, a variation effect of “losing 8 seconds” is always executed as an aspect of the second half variation effect, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, the second half variation As an aspect of the effect, the fluctuation effect of "12 seconds for a loss" is always performed.

  In addition, the mode of the fluctuation effect of "the 4 seconds lost," "the 8 seconds lost," and the "12 seconds lost" does not become reach mode after the display patterns 210a, 210b and 210c start the variable display, The stop display is performed in a mode in which the user is notified of the loss in 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, respectively. Therefore, in the case where the variation pattern numbers of "00H", "01H", and "02H" are determined in main control board 300, "none" is always determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect. It is designed such that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of "00H" is determined.

  In addition, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, either "pattern 1" or "pattern 2" is determined as an aspect of the second half variation effect. "Pattern 1" and "Pattern 2" indicate, for example, the type of moving image in reach development effect, and although the image displayed on effect display portion 200a is different, its configuration time corresponds to fluctuation pattern number = 04H It matches the time of the attached variable display.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, the former half fluctuation effect determination table and the latter half fluctuation effect determination table are selected according to the set rendering mode (for example, the effect mode of promotion effect or influence effect described later). Based on the selected table, the aspect of the fluctuation effect displayed on the effect display unit 200a is determined.

  Below, the process in the sub control board 330 for performing said presentation is demonstrated.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330 a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330 b in response to power on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330 c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly performs the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. Note that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is asynchronously updated.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 330 is performed, except when it is not specified.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c, and performs various processing according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect and refers to the time table set for each fluctuation effect, and performs time schedule management processing to execute processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. . The details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a executes pending number management counter processing. In the number-of-holds management counter process, the number of holds for determining whether the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 beyond the upper limit number of special 1 hold stored in the first special view hold storage area A process of counting is performed. Details of the hold count management counter processing will be described later.

(Step S1510)
The sub CPU 330a executes a standby effect start process. In the standby effect start process, the execution of the symbol variation is notified in the display mode which is stopped after the symbol is displayed by changing the lottery result of the main character lottery to be executed triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening 120 A process of determining whether or not to execute a standby effect to wait in an effect mode that is executed during and reminding of a suggested effect that suggests the lottery result is executed. Details of the standby effect start process will be described later.

(Step S1530)
The sub CPU 330a executes a standby effect executing process. In the processing during standby effect execution, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect, or an aspect related to the effect mode of the standby effect (an example of the predetermined effect) when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not to introduce an introduction effect that suggests the possibility of replacing it, and other processing. The details of the processing during standby effect execution will be described later.

(Step S1610)
The sub CPU 330a executes the digest and presentation start process. In the digestive effect start process, regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, a process of determining whether to start the digestive effect as the introduction effect that suggests the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect is executed. Ru. Details of the digestive effect start process will be described later.

(Step S1630)
The sub CPU 330a executes an in-progress process during the process of rendering. In the process during the digestive effect execution, a process of determining whether or not to finish the process of the digestive effect during execution and the digestive effect is executed. The details of the in-process in the process of performing the digestive effect will be described later.

(Step S1650)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process of ending the digestive effect. In the end effect process, a process of determining an effect mode of the change effect for changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the end effect is performed is executed. The details of the digestive effect end process will be described later.

(Step S1700)
The sub CPU 330a executes a suspension display control process to control the suspension display. In the hold display control process, the display mode of the hold display executed as the introduction effect is controlled. Details of the suspension display control process will be described later.

(Step S1800)
The sub CPU 330a executes a standby effect end process. In the standby effect end process, after the introduction effect is finished, a replacement effect is started in which the effect mode (display mode in the present embodiment) of the hold display is replaced with the mode related to the effect mode in the standby effect (display mode in the present embodiment) Processing etc. are executed. Details of the standby effect end process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330 c to the designated control unit among the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360 and the movable body control unit 370.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt processing.

  Next, the standby presentation execution availability determination table referred to when determining the standby presentation execution availability and presentation mode will be described with reference to FIG. The standby effect executability determination table is stored, for example, in the sub ROM 330 b. Although the details will be described later, the standby effect is executed by the effect display unit 200a or the like, and the lottery result of the main character lottery to be executed triggered by the entry of the game ball to the first starting port 120 is variably displayed. Performed during the execution of the symbol variation to be notified in the display mode that has been stopped after being executed, the effect that evokes the suggested effect (for example, group advance effect, double reach effect, reliability 50% reach effect, etc.) that suggests the lottery result An effect that stands by in an aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the standby effect execution availability determination table is divided into items of “group advance notice”, “double reach”, “reliability 50% reach” and “non-execution”. "Group notice" indicates what is called a group notice effect. In the group notice effect, in the variable display of the effect pattern, for example, a character (mini character) or the like represented in a small size immediately before the reach development effect starts is an effect of a display mode running through the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. It is. The group notice effect is likely to occur when the jackpot reliability is relatively high, which is a possibility that the on-going fluctuation effect will be a big hit. "Double reach" indicates a double reach effect. "Reliability 50% reach" indicates that the reliability 50% reach effect. Confidence level 50% reach production is reach production which reports that jackpot reliability is 50%. "Non-execution" indicates that the standby effect is not performed.

  In the item "group notice", the item "double reach", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item "non-execution", numerical values (random number range 0 to 99) to be compared with the standby effect executability decision random number are allocated respectively It is done. Hereinafter, a numerical value to be compared with a predetermined random number may be referred to as a “comparison numerical value”.

  For comparison numbers, 0 to 16 are assigned to the item "group notice", 17 to 33 are assigned to the item "double reach", 34 to 50 are assigned to "50% confidence", and "not executed" 51 to 99 are allocated. Therefore, the probability that the item "group advance notice" is selected as the effect mode of the standby effect by the standby effect executability determination lottery is 17% (= 17/100), and the probability that the item "double reach" is selected is It is 17% (= 17/100), and the probability that the item “reliability 50% reach” is selected is 17% (= 17/100). It is premised that the standby effect is executed to determine the effect mode of the standby effect.

  Therefore, in the standby effect executability determination table, 51% of the selection probabilities of the item "group advance notice", the item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" totals 51% as the execution probability of the standby effect. On the other hand, the probability that the item "non-execution" is selected is 49% (= 49/100). As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the probability of executing the standby effect and the probability of not executing the standby effect are set to almost the same probability, but the comparisons set in the respective items shown in FIG. The numerical values are merely an example, and it is needless to say that ranges of comparative numerical values different from those in FIG. 39 may be set for the respective items.

  Next, a change presentation executability determination table referred to when determining whether or not to change the presentation mode of the standby presentation being executed will be described using FIG. The change effect executability determination table is stored, for example, in the sub ROM 330 b. The sub ROM 330 b stores the same number (three in the present embodiment) of change effect executability determination tables as the effect mode of the standby effect. FIG. 40 (a) is the first table concerned, and in the case where the waiting effect under execution is the effect mode (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as the “group notice mode”) for recalling the group notice effect. The group notice change effect execution availability determination table to be referred to is shown. FIG.40 (b) is the 2nd said table concerned, and when the waiting production under execution is a production mode (it may abbreviate as a "double reach mode" hereafter) which evokes a double reach production. It shows the change effect executability determination table for double reach to be referred to. FIG.40 (c) is the 3rd said table concerned, and it is abbreviated as the production mode (hereinafter referred to as "50% reliability reach mode") in which the waiting effect under execution recalls 50% reliability notice effect. The reliability effect 50% reach change effect executability determination table to be referred to in the case where there is

  As shown in FIG. 40A, the group notice change effect executability determination table is divided into items of "double reach", "reliability 50% reach" and "non-execution". When the standby effect in the group advance mode is executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the group advance mode. Therefore, in the group advance notice change effect execution availability determination table, the item of "group advance" is Not set. The item "double reach", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item "non-execution" are respectively the item "double reach", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item in the standby effect executability determination table shown in FIG. Since the same contents as “non-execution” are shown, the description is omitted.

  In the item "double reach", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item "non-execution", numerical values (random number range 0 to 99) to be compared with the change production executability decision random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparison numerical value, 0 to 24 are allocated to the item "double reach", 25 to 49 are allocated to the item "reliability 50% reach", and 50 to 99 are allocated to the item "non-execution". Therefore, the probability that the item "double reach" is selected as the effect mode after the change of the standby effect is 25% (= 25/100) by the change effect executability determination lottery in the standby effect of the group advance mode. The probability that "50% confidence" is selected is 25% (= 25/100). It is premised that the standby effect is changed in the determination of the effect mode after the change of the standby effect.

  Therefore, in the group notice change effect executability determination table, 50% of the selection probabilities of the item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" totals 50% as the change probability of the effect mode of the standby effect. On the other hand, the probability that the item "non-execution" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). For this reason, when the standby effect of the group notice mode is being executed, the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is changed is 50%, and the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is not changed is 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the double reach change effect executability determination table is divided into items "group advance notice", "reliability 50% reach" and "not executed". When the standby effect in the double reach mode is being executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the double reach mode, so the item of “double reach” is included in the change effect executability determination table for double reach. Not set. The item "group notice", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item "non-execution" are respectively the item "group notice", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item in the standby effect executability determination table shown in FIG. Since the same contents as “non-execution” are shown, the description is omitted.

  In the item “group advance notice”, the item “reliability 50% reach” and the item “non-execution”, numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the change production executability decision random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparative numerical values, 0 to 24 are allocated to the item "group notice", 25 to 49 are allocated to "reliability 50% reach", and 50 to 99 are allocated to "non-execution". Therefore, the probability that the item "group advance notice" is selected as the effect mode after the change of the standby effect by the change effect executability determination lottery in the standby effect of the double reach mode is 25% (= 25/100), and the item The probability that "50% confidence" is selected is 25% (= 25/100). It is premised that the standby effect is changed in the determination of the effect mode after the change of the standby effect.

  Therefore, in the double reach change effect executability determination table, 50% of the selection probabilities of the item “group advance notice” and the item “reliability 50% reach” is the change probability of the effect mode of the standby effect. On the other hand, the probability that the item "non-execution" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). Therefore, when the standby effect of the double reach mode is being executed, the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is changed is 50%, and the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is not changed is 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (c), the change effect executability determination table for the 50% confidence degree reach is divided into items “group advance notice”, “double reach”, and “non-execution”. When the standby effect with the 50% reliability mode is being executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the 50% reliability mode, so in the change effect executability determination table for the 50% reliability mode. The item "Reliability 50% reach" is not set. Item "group notice", item "double reach" and item "non-execution" are respectively the same as item "group notice", item "double reach" and item "non-execution" in the standby rendering executability determination table shown in FIG. 39. The description is omitted to show the content.

  In the item “group advance notice”, the item “double reach”, and the item “non-execution”, numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the change effect executability decision random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparative numerical values, 0 to 24 are assigned to the item "group notice", 25 to 49 are assigned to "double reach", and 50 to 99 are assigned to "non-execution". Therefore, the probability that the item "group notice" is selected as the effect mode after the change of the standby effect is 25% (= 25/100) by the change effect executability determination lottery in the standby effect of the 50% reach mode reliability. Yes, the probability that the item "double reach" is selected is 25% (= 25/100). It is premised that the standby effect is changed in the determination of the effect mode after the change of the standby effect.

  Therefore, in the change effect executability determination table for the 50% reach degree of reliability, 50% of the selection probabilities of the item "group advance notice" and the item "double reach" totaled becomes the change probability of the effect mode of the standby effect. On the other hand, the probability that the item "non-execution" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). For this reason, when the standby effect of the 50% reliability reach mode is executed, the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is changed is 50%, and the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is not changed is 50%. .

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is changed and the probability that the effect mode of the standby effect is not changed are set to the same probability. The comparative numerical values set in the respective items shown in FIG. 40 (c) are an example, and even if ranges of comparative numerical values different from those in FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (c) are set in the respective items. Of course it is good.

  Next, an introduction effect executability determination table which is referred to when determining whether the introduction effect is executable will be described with reference to FIG. The introduction effect executability determination table is stored, for example, in the sub ROM 330 b. Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute two types of introduction effects. The first introduction effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of replacing the display mode of the hold display with the mode related to the display mode of the standby effect when a predetermined condition (details will be described later) is satisfied. The second introductory effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect, regardless of whether the predetermined condition is satisfied. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish these introduction effects, the first introduction effect may be referred to as “ordinary introduction effect”, and the second introduction effect may be referred to as “digestion effect”. The introduction effect executability table is referred to when determining whether or not the normal introduction effect is to be executed (hereinafter, whether or not to execute may be referred to as “execution presence or absence”), It is not referenced when making a decision. A table to be referred to when determining whether or not to perform the staging effect will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the introduction effect executability determination table is divided into items of “execution” and “non-execution”. “Execute” indicates that the introduction effect is to be performed, and “non-execution” indicates that the introduction effect is not to be performed.

  In the item “execution” and the item “non-execution”, numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the introduction effect executability decision random number are respectively allocated. In the comparative value, 0 to 89 is assigned to the item "execution", and 90 to 99 is assigned to "non-execution". Therefore, the probability to be determined to "execute introduction effect" is 90% (= 90/100) by the introduction effect executability determination lottery, and the probability to be determined to "do not execute introduction effect" is 10% ( = 10/100).

  Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is configured to execute the introduction effect execution determination lottery when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For this reason, in the gaming machine 100, the item "non-execution" is set in the introduction effect executability determination table so that the normal introduction effect is not executed with a probability of 100% even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, when the probability that the usual introduction effect is executed is too low, the standby effect is continued even though the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the meaning of executing the standby effect is diminished. For this reason, in the introductory effect executability determination table, a large difference is provided between the selection probabilities of the item “execution” and the item “non-execution”, so that the usual introduction effect is easily performed. As described above, the gaming machine 100 is designed to improve the interest of the player's game by giving variations to the effect in the standby effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, a description will be given of a digestive performance executability determination table which is referred to when deciding whether or not to perform the digestive performance and the manner of production. The digestive effect executability determination table is stored, for example, in the sub ROM 330 b.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the digest / play execution availability determination table is divided into items of “time limit”, “rotational speed limit”, “character action” and “non-execution”. The "time limit" is an effect mode in which an image for counting down the remaining time until the end of the standby effect is counted down is displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the end timing of the standby time is notified (hereinafter referred to as "time limit mode" Yes). “Restriction of rotation number” is an effect mode in which the effect display unit 200a displays an image for counting down the number of times of execution of variation display of special symbol, that is, the number of executions of variation display of presentation symbol Hereinafter, it may be referred to as "rotational speed restriction mode". The “character action” displays an image of a series of motions of a predetermined character on the effect display unit 200a for the remaining time until the end of the standby effect, and notifies the end timing of the standby effect (hereinafter, “character action” May be referred to as “aspect”. "Non-execution" indicates that no digestive rendition is performed.

  In the item "time restriction", the item "rotational speed restriction", the item "character action" and the item "non-execution", numerical values (random number range 0 to 99) to be compared with the digest effect executability decision random number are allocated respectively There is.

  In the comparison numerical value, 0 to 16 are assigned to the item "time limit", 17 to 33 are assigned to the item "rotational speed limit", 34 to 50 are assigned to the "character action", and 51 to "non-execution" 99 is allocated. Therefore, the probability that the item "time limit" is selected as the effect mode of the digestion effect is 17% (= 17/100) and the probability that the item "rotational speed limitation" is selected by the digestion effect executability determination lottery. Is 17% (= 17/100), and the probability that the item "character action" is selected is 17% (= 17/100). It is premised that the digestive effect is executed in the determination of the effect mode of the digestive effect.

  Therefore, in the digestive performance executability determination table, 51% of the selection probabilities of the item "time restriction", the item "rotational speed restriction" and the item "character action" added together is the execution probability of the digestive effect. On the other hand, the probability that the item "non-execution" is selected is 49% (= 49/100). As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the probability that the digestive effect is performed and the probability that the digestive effect is not performed are set to substantially the same probability, but the comparisons set to the items shown in FIG. The numerical values are one example, and it is needless to say that ranges of comparison numerical values different from those in FIG. 42 may be set in the respective items.

  Next, the hold change presentation execution executability determination table referred to when deciding whether to change the display mode of the hold change in the change presentation performed after the end of the staging production will be described using FIG. Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute a change effect of changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the end of the digestive effect. The gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute a change effect after the digestive effect by using a plurality of effects being executed by the effect display unit 200a. The effect mode of the change effect in the present embodiment is a effect mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as "hold change") using the hold display, and a effect mode (hereinafter, "standby change") changing the effect mode of the standby effect And an effect mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as “standby end”) for ending the standby effect. The hold change presentation execution availability determination table is used to determine whether to execute a presentation mode using the hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the pending change executability determination table is divided into items of “execution” and “non-execution”. "Execute" indicates that the change effect of the pending change is to be performed, and "non-execution" indicates that the change effect of the pending change is not to be performed.

  In the item “execution” and the item “non-execution”, numerical values (random number range 0 to 99) to be compared with the pending change executability decision random number are respectively allocated. In the comparative value, 0 to 89 is assigned to the item "execution", and 90 to 99 is assigned to "non-execution". Therefore, the probability of "performing the change effect of the hold change" is 90% (= 90/100) by the hold change execution possibility determination lottery, and it is determined that "the change effect of the hold change is not performed". Probability is 10% (= 10/100).

  Although the details will be described later, in the case where the gaming machine 100 is capable of executing the effect of the effect aspect recalled by the waiting effect being executed, the hold being stored in the special view hold storage area can execute the change effect of the hold change. A change effect executability determination lottery for holding change is to be executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the item "non-execution" is set in the hold change executability determination table so that the change effect of the hold change is not executed with a probability of 100% even if the change effect of the hold change can be executed. In addition, if the probability that the change effect of the pending change is executed is too low, although the change effect of the pending change can be executed, the probability that the change effect by the effect mode other than the pending change is executed is high I will. For this reason, in the hold change executability determination table, a large difference is provided between the selection probabilities of the item “execution” and the item “non-execution”, and the change effect of the hold change is easily performed. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the change effect is varied to improve the interest of the player's game.

  Next, the change presentation mode determination table referred to when determining the presentation mode of the change presentation will be described using FIG. Although the details will be described later, when it is determined that the change effect of the hold change is not executed in the hold change executability determination lottery, the effect mode of the change effect is either “standby change” or “standby end” It is determined using the change presentation mode determination table whether to perform. When “standby change” is selected as the effect mode of the change effect, after the change effect is finished, the standby effect continues in a different effect mode from that before the change effect is performed. On the other hand, when "standby end" is selected as the effect mode of the change effect, the standby effect ends after the change effect is finished.

  The change presentation mode determination table is stored, for example, in the sub ROM 330 b. The sub ROM 330 b stores the same number (three in the present embodiment) of change effect mode determination tables as the effect modes of the standby effect. FIG. 44 (a) is the first relevant table, and shows a group announcement change presentation mode determination table that is referred to when the standby presentation being executed is in the group announcement mode. FIG. 44 (b) is the second relevant table, and shows a double reach change effect mode determination table that is referred to when the standby effect being executed is the double reach mode. FIG. 44C is the third relevant table, and shows a change effect mode determination table for the 50% reach condition referred to when the standby effect being executed is the 50% reliability mode. There is.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the group notice change effect mode determination table is divided into items of "double reach", "reliability 50% reach" and "erasing". When the standby effect in the group advance mode is being executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the group advance mode, so the item "group advance" is set in the group announcement change effect mode decision table. It has not been. The item "erasing" indicates "waiting end" for ending the waiting effect. The item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" respectively indicate the same contents as the item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" in the standby effect executability determination table shown in FIG. 39, respectively. Is omitted.

  In the item “double reach”, the item “reliability 50% reach”, and the item “erasing”, numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the change production executability determination random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparison numerical value, 0 to 24 are allocated to the item "double reach", 25 to 49 are allocated to the item "reliability 50% reach", and 50 to 99 are allocated to the item "elimination". Therefore, the probability that the item "double reach" is selected as the effect mode of the change effect by the change effect mode determination lottery in the standby effect of the group notice mode is 25% (= 25/100), and the item "reliability 50 The probability that% reach is selected is 25% (= 25/100). The item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" correspond to "standby change" of the change effect.

  Therefore, in the group notice change effect mode determination table, 50% of the sum of the selection probabilities of the item "double reach" and the item "reliability 50% reach" is the probability that standby effect is continued after the end of the change effect It becomes. On the other hand, the probability that the item "erasure" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). The item “erasing” corresponds to “standby end” of the change effect. Therefore, when the standby effect of the group announcement mode is being executed, the probability that the standby effect continues after the end of the change effect is 50%, and the probability that the standby effect ends after the end of the change effect is 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the double reach change presentation mode determination table is divided into items “group advance notice”, “reliability 50% reach” and “erasing”. When the standby effect in the double reach mode is being executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the double reach mode, so the item "double reach" is set in the change effect mode determination table for double reach It has not been. The items "group notice" and "reliability 50% reach" indicate the same contents as the item "group notice" and the item "reliability 50% reach" in the standby rendering executability determination table shown in FIG. 39, respectively. Further, the item "erasing" indicates the same content as the item "erasing" of the group previewing change effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, the description of these items is omitted.

  In the item "group advance notice", the item "reliability 50% reach" and the item "deletion", numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the change presentation mode determination random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparative numerical values, 0 to 24 are allocated to the item "group notice", 25 to 49 are allocated to "reliability 50% reach", and 50 to 99 are allocated to "non-execution". Therefore, the probability that the item "group advance notice" is selected as the effect mode of the change effect by the change effect mode determination lottery in the standby effect of the double reach mode is 25% (= 25/100), and the item "reliability 50 The probability that% reach is selected is 25% (= 25/100). Both the item "group notice" and the item "reliability 50% reach" correspond to "standby change" of the change effect.

  Therefore, in the double reach change effect mode determination table, 50% of the sum of the selection probabilities of the item "group advance notice" and the item "reliability 50% reach" is the probability that the standby effect is continued after the end of the change effect. It becomes. On the other hand, the probability that the item "erasure" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). The item “erasing” corresponds to “standby end” of the change effect. Therefore, when the standby effect in the double reach mode is being executed, the probability that the standby effect continues after the end of the change effect is 50%, and the probability that the standby effect ends after the end of the change effect is 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 44C, the change effect mode determination table for the 50% confidence degree is divided into items “group advance notice”, “double reach”, and “erasing”. When the standby effect with the 50% reliability mode is being executed, the effect mode of the standby effect can not be changed to the 50% reliability mode, so the change effect mode determination table for the 50% reliability mode is displayed. , "Reliability 50% reach" items are not set. The item “group advance notice” and the item “double reach” indicate the same contents as the item “group advance notice” and the item “double reach” in the standby effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 39, respectively. Further, the item "erasing" indicates the same content as the item "erasing" of the group previewing change effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the item “group advance notice”, the item “double reach”, and the item “deletion”, numerical values (random number range of 0 to 99) to be compared with the change presentation mode determination random number are respectively allocated.

  In the comparative numerical values, 0 to 24 are assigned to the item "group notice", 25 to 49 are assigned to "double reach", and 50 to 99 are assigned to "cancel". Therefore, the probability that the item "group advance notice" is selected as the presentation mode after the change of the standby presentation is 25% (= 25/100) by the change presentation mode determination lottery in the standby presentation with the reliability of 50% reach aspect. The probability that the item "double reach" is selected is 25% (= 25/100). The item "group notice" and the item "double reach" both correspond to the "standby change" of the change effect.

  Therefore, in the change effect mode determination table for the 50% reach degree, 50% of the sum of the selection probabilities of the item "group advance notice" and the item "double reach" is the probability that the standby effect is continued after the end of the change effect It becomes. On the other hand, the probability that the item "erasure" is selected is 50% (= 50/100). The item “erasing” corresponds to “standby end” of the change effect. For this reason, when the standby effect of the 50% reliability mode is being executed, the probability that the standby effect continues after the end of the change effect is 50%, and the probability that the standby effect ends after the end of the change effect is 50% It becomes.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the probability that the standby effect is continued and the probability that the standby effect is terminated are set to the same probability when the change effect due to the holding change is not executed. The comparative numerical values set for the items shown in FIG. 44 (a) to FIG. 44 (c) are an example, and the ranges of comparative numerical values different from those in FIG. 44 (a) to FIG. Of course, it may be set.

  FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation mode command reception processing which is executed when the fluctuation mode command is received among the above-mentioned command analysis processing. As described above, after the variation mode command is set in step S611-21 of FIG. 27 in the main control substrate 300, it is transmitted to the sub control substrate 330 by the port output process (see FIG. 17) of step S400-27. .

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the fluctuation mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the first half fluctuation effect determination table shown in FIG. 36A corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Thus, based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in the above step S1210-1, the form of the fluctuation presentation in the first half is determined.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command for executing the change effect determined in step S1210-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to a designated control unit out of the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. When the image control unit 340 receives the change effect execution command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying a change effect image corresponding to the received change effect execution command. When the voice control unit 350 receives the variation presentation execution command, the voice control unit 350 executes control for outputting a voice corresponding to the received variation presentation execution command from the voice output device 206 (that is, a speaker). When the illumination control unit 360 receives the variation presentation execution command, the illumination control unit 360 executes control for causing the presentation illumination device 204 to emit light corresponding to the received variation presentation execution command. When the movable object control unit 370 receives the change effect execution command, the movable object control unit 370 executes control for moving the effect combination device 202 and the push button 208a by an operation corresponding to the received change effect execution command.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets the data of the time table corresponding to the first half of the variation effect mode determined in step S1210-3, and ends the variation mode command reception process.

  FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200). As described above, after the variation pattern command is set in step S611-17 of FIG. 27 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the port output process (see FIG. 17) of step S400-27. .

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the second half fluctuation effect determination table shown in FIG. 36 (b) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect is determined.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation effect execution command for executing the fluctuation effect determined in step S1220-3. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to a designated control unit out of the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. When the image control unit 340 receives the change effect execution command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying a change effect image corresponding to the received change effect execution command. When the voice control unit 350 receives the variation presentation execution command, the voice control unit 350 executes control for outputting a voice corresponding to the received variation presentation execution command from the voice output device 206 (that is, a speaker). When the illumination control unit 360 receives the variation presentation execution command, the illumination control unit 360 executes control for causing the presentation illumination device 204 to emit light corresponding to the received variation presentation execution command. When the movable object control unit 370 receives the change effect execution command, the movable object control unit 370 executes control for moving the effect combination device 202 and the push button 208a by an operation corresponding to the received change effect execution command.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of a time table corresponding to the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect determined in step S1220-3.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a resets the fluctuation time counting timer in order to measure the execution time of the fluctuation effect, and ends the fluctuation pattern command reception processing. Here, in the time schedule management process of step S1300, the variable time counting timer reset is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process, thereby counting the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

  The fluctuation mode command reception process that determines the first half fluctuation effect and the fluctuation pattern command reception process that determines the second half fluctuation effect are respectively the lottery result of the main character lottery that is executed when the game ball enters the starting opening symbol It corresponds to an example of the symbol variation control means capable of controlling symbol variation to be notified in the display mode stopped after the variation display. Further, the sub control board 330 including the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the variation mode command reception process and the variation pattern command reception process also corresponds to an example of the symbol variation control means.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S 1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a first adds the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer, and updates the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a controls various effects according to the data set in the time table, and ends the time schedule management process. Here, for example, the sub CPU 330a refers to the time table and is the timing when the second half fluctuation production is started and the reach fluctuation pattern flag is set to the on state in step S1210-1, the flag during the reach development production Turn on. The reach development directing flag is a flag indicating that the reach development directing is being executed. The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table and sets the reach development effect in-progress flag to the off state at the timing when the second half change presentation in the change presentation of the reach change pattern is finished.

  Further, for example, the sub CPU 330a controls the end timing of the digesting effect using the character action with reference to the time table.

  Next, the pending count management counter process (step S1400) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG.

(Step S1400-1)
As shown in FIG. 48, when the on-hold number management counter process is started, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether or not the on-hold reduction designation command including the information on the special 1 hold is received. If it is determined that the hold reduction designation command has been received in the command analysis process (step S1200) (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the process to step S1400-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received in the command analysis process (step S1200) (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the process to step S1400-5.

(Step S1400-3)
The sub CPU 330a sets the number of pieces of prefetching information stored in the prefetch designation command storage area for the special 1 suspension to the counter value of the suspension number management counter provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c. The counter processing is ended and the processing returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and the processing shifts to the standby effect start processing (step S1510).

(Step S1400-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the prefetch designation command including the information on the prefetch designation change pattern command relating to the special hold 1 or the undefined value command relating to the special hold 1 is received. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the prefetch designation command has been received in the command analysis process (step S 1200) (YES), the process proceeds to step S 1400-7. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330 a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received in the command analysis process (step S 1200) (NO), the process proceeds to step S 1400-9.

(Step S1400-7)
The sub CPU 330a adds 1 to the value of the pending count management counter provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, ends the pending count management counter process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and waits for the standby effect start process (step It transfers to S1510).

(Step S1400-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the upper limit number excess command related to the special 1 hold has been received. If it is determined that the upper limit number excess command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200) (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the process to step S1400-7. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the upper limit number excess command has not been received in the command analysis process (step S1200) (NO), the pending number management counter process is ended and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process. The processing shifts to standby effect start processing (step S1510).

  Thus, when sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command has been received in the hold count management counter process, that is, the number of holds every time the first hold stored in the first special view hold storage area is digested. The number of pieces of prefetch information stored in the prefetch designation command storage area is set to the counter value of the management counter. Thereby, the sub CPU 330a resets the counter value of the number-of-holds management counter to the number of pieces of the pre-reading information at the start of symbol variation. Further, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command and the upper limit number excess command have been received, that is, each time the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, it adds 1 to the holding number management counter. As described above, the sub CPU 330a resets the counter value of the hold number management counter at the start of symbol variation, and thereafter counts the number of gaming balls entered into the first starting opening 120 with the hold number management counter. Thereby, the sub CPU 330a counts not only the number of reservations for the first special view reservation storage area but also the number of virtual reservations (the fifth and subsequent reservations) exceeding the upper limit of the number of reservations for each symbol variation. be able to.

  Next, the standby effect start process (step S1510) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG.

(Step S1510-1)
When the sub CPU 330a starts the standby effect start process, it first determines whether or not the standby effect is being executed. The gaming machine 100 causes the sub CPU 330a to determine in step S1510-1 whether standby effect has already been executed as one of the start conditions for standby effect so that two or more standby effects are not executed simultaneously. It is supposed to be.

  The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the standby effect is being executed based on whether or not the effect mode of the standby effect is set. For example, in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, a standby effect mode flag indicating whether the effect mode of the standby effect is set is provided. The standby effect mode flag is provided for each effect mode. In the gaming machine 100, three group notification modes, a double reach mode, and a 50% reliability mode are provided as presentation modes of the standby effect. Therefore, in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, a standby effect mode flag for a group notice mode, a standby effect mode flag for a double reach mode, and a standby effect mode flag for a 50% reliability reach mode are provided. It is done.

  The standby effect mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the standby effect of the effect mode according to the flag is being executed. The ON state of the standby effect mode flag indicates that the standby effect of the effect mode according to the flag is being executed, and the OFF state of the standby effect mode flag is that the standby effect of the effect mode according to the flag is not being executed Is shown. For example, when the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode is set to the on state, it indicates that the standby effect for the group advance mode is being executed, and the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode is off. When it is set to, it indicates that the standby effect of the group notice mode is not being executed.

  Therefore, in step S1510-1, the sub CPU 330a stands by when any of the standby presentation mode flags for the group announcement mode, the double reach mode, and the reliability 50% reach mode is set to the on state. It is determined that the effect is being executed (YES), the standby effect start process is ended, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to the standby effect executing process (step S1530). On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect is not being executed when the standby effect mode flags for the group notice mode, the double reach mode and the reliability 50% reach mode are all set to the off state. (NO), the process proceeds to step S1510-3.

(Step S1510-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the fifth game ball has entered the first starting opening 120. The sub CPU 330 a determines the presence or absence of the fifth game ball entering the first starting opening 120 using the value of the number-of-holds management counter and the presence / absence of reception of the upper limit number excess command There is. Specifically, sub CPU 330a determines that the upper limit number excess command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200) in the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed, and manages the number of reservations If the value of the counter is "5", it is determined that the first game start hole 120 has received the fifth game ball, and the process proceeds to step S15010-1. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a has received the upper limit number excess command in the command analysis process in the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed, and that the value of the hold number management counter is "5". If any one is not satisfied, it is determined that the fifth game ball has not entered the first starting opening 120, the standby effect start process is ended, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process is executed standby effect The process moves to the middle process (step S1530).

  The sub timer interrupt process is performed, for example, at intervals of 2 milliseconds, and therefore, is performed at an interval shorter than the detection of the game ball entering the first starting port 120. Therefore, for example, even if the value of the number-of-holds management counter is "5", this value is not in the currently executed sub-timer interrupt process but in the number-of-holds management counter process in the previously executed sub-timer interrupt process. It may be set. Therefore, in addition to the value of the number-of-holds management counter, the gaming machine 100 also receives an upper limit number excess command in the command analysis process in the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed. This is a determination requirement for entering the fifth game ball into the mouth 120. Thus, the sub CPU 330a can determine that the value of the number-of-holds management counter has become "5" by the upper limit number excess command determined to be received by the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed. .

(Step S1510-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes a waiting effect execution possibility determination lottery, and shifts the processing to step S1510-7. The sub CPU 330a, based on the standby effect executability determination table (see FIG. 39) read from the sub ROM 330b in step S1510-5 and the standby effect executability determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, for example, The group prediction mode, double reach mode, reliability 50% reach and non-execution are determined.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 100, the fifth game ball has entered the first start opening 120 (that is, the upper limit number corresponding to the entry of the fifth game ball into the first start opening 120) The standby effect executability determination lottery is executed when the excess command is received). Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the sub CPU 330a (an example of the standby effect control means) determines whether or not the standby effect can be performed irrespective of the lottery result (for example, the jackpot or the loss) of the large winning lottery. In addition, in the gaming machine 100, the sub-CPU 330a temporarily determines the lottery result of the main character lottery before executing the main character lottery performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 120 as a trigger. Whether the standby effect is to be executed or not is determined independently of (that is, reception of the pre-reading designation command).

(Step S1510-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the standby effect execution determination lottery has been won. The sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect executability determination lottery is won (YES), when it is determined that the effect mode of the standby effect is any of the group notice mode, the double reach mode, and the 50% reliability reach. In step S1510-9. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode of the standby effect is not executed, it determines that the standby effect executability determination lottery is not won (NO), terminates the standby effect start process, and executes the sub timer interrupt process. Returning, the processing shifts to processing during standby effect execution (step S1530).

(Step S1510-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the waiting effect of the effect mode relating to the winning of the waiting effect executability determination lottery in step S1510-5 can be executed with any hold. The sub CPU 330a reads the stored prefetch information when the prefetch information is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the prefetch designated command storage area. The sub ROM 330 b stores a combination of a fluctuation mode number and a fluctuation pattern number capable of executing group preview effects, double reach effects and reliability 50% reach effects. Therefore, whether or not the sub CPU 330a can execute the effect mode that the effect mode of the standby effect determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is recalled by the combination of the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number included in the read-ahead information read Determine If the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetching information capable of executing the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is stored in the prefetching specified command storage area (YES), The process shifts to step S1510-1. At this time, the sub CPU 330a adds the effect mode executable information to the storage unit in which the prefetch information is stored among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the prefetch designation command storage area. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetching information capable of executing the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is not stored in the prefetch designated command storage area (NO) The process proceeds to step S1510-13.

  In the present embodiment, in step S1510-9, when a plurality of prefetching information capable of executing the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is stored in the prefetch designation command storage area. The presentation mode execution possible information is preferentially given to the storage unit storing the pre-reading information including the information of the jackpot of the provisional determination result of the large winning lottery. In addition, although a plurality of pre-reading information capable of executing the effect mode that the effect mode of the standby effect determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is recalled is stored in the pre-read designation command storage area, the provisional determination result of the main character lottery is lost When all pieces of pre-reading information include information, presentation mode executable information is preferentially given to the storage part of the largest ordinal number among the storage parts storing the pre-reading information.

(Step S1510-1)
For example, the sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold introduction effect start flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, and shifts the processing to step S1510-13. The on-hold introduction effect start flag is a flag indicating whether or not to start a normal introduction effect using the on-hold display (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “on-hold introduction effect”). The ON state of the hold introduction effect start flag indicates that it is decided to execute the hold introduction effect and the state before the start of the hold introduction effect. Further, the off state of the hold introduction effect start flag indicates a state in which it is not determined to execute the hold introduction effect.

(Step S1510-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the value of the standby effect mode flag for the standby effect mode determined by the standby effect execution availability determination lottery in step S1510-5 to ON state, and shifts the processing to step S1510-13. When the standby effect mode determined by the standby effect execution availability determination lottery is the "group advance mode", the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode to the on state. When the standby effect mode determined in the standby effect executability determination lottery is the “double reach mode”, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for the double reach mode to the on state. When the standby effect mode determined by the standby effect execution availability determination lottery is the “reliability 50% reach mode”, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reliability mode to the on state.

(Step S1510-15)
The sub CPU 330a creates a standby effect start command, sets it in the transmission buffer, ends the standby effect start process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to a standby effect executing process (step S1530). The standby effect start command includes information on the effect mode of the standby effect mode flag set to the on state. The standby effect start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to a designated one of the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. In the present embodiment, the standby effect start command is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When receiving the standby effect start command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying on the effect display unit 200 a a standby effect image in the effect mode corresponding to the received standby effect start command. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, standby effect (details will be described later) is started.

  Next, the standby effect executing process (step S1530) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG. In the standby effect executing process, when the standby effect is being executed, the start or the end of the introduction effect is controlled.

(Step S1530-1)
When the sub CPU 330a starts the process during standby effect execution, first, whether or not a change effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "change introduction effect") for changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the normal introduction effect is under execution Determine if The sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect is being executed, for example, when the change introduction effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state (YES), and the process proceeds to step S1530-3. Migrate to On the other hand, if the change introduction effect executing flag is in the OFF state, the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO), and shifts the processing to step S1530-1.

(Step S1530-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the end timing of the change introduction effect. The execution period of the change introduction effect is managed by time schedule management processing. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that it is the end timing of the change introduction effect in the time schedule management process of the same sub timer interrupt process as the sub timer interrupt process executing the standby effect execution process, step S 1530. It is determined that the end timing is reached in the process of -3 (YES), and the process proceeds to step S1530-5. On the other hand, when determining that it is not the end timing of the change introduction effect (NO), the sub CPU 330a ends the standby effect executing process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the digested effect start process (step S1610).

(Step S1530-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the change introduction effect executing flag provided in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1530-7.

(Step S1530-7)
The sub CPU 330a creates an end command of the change introduction effect, sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S1530-9. The end command of the change introduction effect includes information instructing deletion of the change introduction effect image (details will be described later) used for the change introduction effect.

(Step S1530-9)
The sub CPU 330a, for example, sets (sets) the change introduction effect end flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to ON, ends the processing during standby effect execution, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and digests the processing Control is passed to start processing (step S1610). The change introduction effect end flag is a flag indicating whether it is time to end the change introduction effect. The on state of the change introduction effect end flag indicates that it is the end timing of the change introduction effect, and the off state of the flag indicates that it is not the end timing of the change introduction effect.

(Step S1530-1)
When the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect is not being executed in the process of step S1530-1 (NO), next, any for group notice mode, double reach mode, and reliability 50% reach mode It is determined whether the standby effect mode flag is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330a determines that one of these standby effect mode flags is on (YES), it transfers the process to step S1530-13. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that all of these standby effect mode flags are in the off state (NO), it ends the standby effect executing process and returns to the sub timer interrupt process to complete the process and start the process (step) It transfers to S1610). If none of these standby effect mode flags are in the off state, the standby effect is not executed, and the process during standby effect execution can not be executed, so the sub CPU 330a does not execute the special process. The processing during standby effect execution is ended.

(Step S1530-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state. If it is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 330a ends the standby effect executing process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the digest effect start process (step S1610) . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S 1530-15. When the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the hold introduction effect is to be performed in the future although it is not currently performed. Since the gaming machine 100 can not execute two or more introduction effects, the sub CPU 330a does not execute special processing and stands by when the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the on state. The processing is being ended during the effect execution.

(Step S1530-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not another introduction effect other than the change introduction effect is being executed. The sub CPU 330a determines whether any one of the normal introduction effect, the digest effect, and the hold introduction effect is being executed. If the sub CPU 330a determines that any of the in-execution flags indicating that the pending introduction effect is being executed is in the on state (YES), the standby effect in-execution process is ended, and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process Then, the process is transferred to an effect presentation start process (step S1610). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that all of the in-execution flags are in the off state, it shifts the process to step S1530-17. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect is not being executed at step S1530-1 and no introduction effect other than the change introduction effect is also being performed at step S1530-15, then any introduction effect is currently being executed. It is determined that there is not. For this reason, the sub CPU 330a is configured to determine whether to newly introduce an introduction effect in the processing after step S1530-17.

(Step S1530-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the prefetch designation command has been received. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has been received in the same command analysis as the sub timer interrupt processing that is executing the standby effect executing process (YES), the process proceeds to step S1530-19. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command is not received in the same command analysis as the sub timer interrupt processing that is executing the standby effect execution processing (NO), and shifts the processing to step S1530-27. . It is set as one of the start requirements for the introduction effect that the gaming machine 100 has received the pre-reading designation command while executing the standby effect.

(Step S1530-19)
Whether sub CPU 330a can execute the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode according to the standby effect mode flag being set to the ON state, by the combination of the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number included in the received prefetch designation command Determine If the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode according to the standby effect mode flag being set to ON is executable (YES), the process proceeds to step S1530-21. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode according to the standby effect mode flag being set to ON is not executable (NO), the standby effect executing process ends and the sub timer interrupt Returning to the process, the process proceeds to a process of starting the process of rendering effect (step S1610).

(Step S1530-21)
The sub CPU 330a executes the introduction effect executability determination lottery, and shifts the processing to step S1530-23. The sub CPU 330a uses the hold display based on the introduction effect executability determination table (see FIG. 41) read from the sub ROM 330b and the introduction effect executability determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, for example, in step S1530-21. It is decided whether or not the introduction effect is to be executed.

(Step S1530-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the introduction effect execution determination lottery has been won. If the sub CPU 330a determines the item “execution” in the introduction effect executability determination table in the introduction effect executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a determines that the lottery has been won, and shifts the processing to step S1530-25. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines the item “non-execution” in the introduction effect executability determination table in the introduction effect executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a ends the standby effect executing process and returns to the sub timer interrupt process to digest the process. It transfers to production start processing (step S1610).

(Step S1530-25)
For example, the sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold introduction effect start flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the processing during standby effect execution, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and digests the processing Control is passed to start processing (step S1610). Although the details will be described later, when the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the on state in step S1530-25, the hold display corresponding to the prefetch designation command determined to have been received in step S1530-17 is an effect display. When displayed on the display screen of the unit 200a, it is displayed in the form of an introduction effect image according to the introduction effect.

(Step S1530-27)
In step S1530-27, the sub CPU 330a executes the same process as step S1510-3. The sub CPU 330a determines that the upper limit number excess command is received in the command analysis process (step S1200) in the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed, and the value of the hold number management counter If it is "5", it is determined that the first starting opening 120 has received the fifth game ball, and the process proceeds to step S15030-29. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a has received the upper limit number excess command in the command analysis process in the same sub timer interrupt process as the standby effect start process currently being executed, and that the value of the hold number management counter is "5". If any one of them is not satisfied, it is determined that the fifth game ball has not entered the first starting opening 120, the standby effect executing process is ended, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process is digested and processed Control is passed to start processing (step S1610).

(Step S1530-29)
The sub CPU 330a executes a standby effect mode change lottery to determine whether to change the effect mode of the standby effect, and shifts the processing to step S1531-31. The process of step S1530-29 is a case where it is determined that the upper limit number excess command is received in step S1510-17, and it is determined that the value of the number-of-holds management counter is "5" in step S1510-27. . That is, the processing of step S1530-29 is executed when the fifth gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the fact that the fifth gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 is set as a requirement for changing the effect mode of the standby effect.

  When the standby effect mode flag for the group announcement mode is set to the on state in step S1530-29, the sub CPU 330a reads the group announcement change effect execution availability determination table (FIG. 40 (a)). Whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect is determined based on the) and the change effect executability determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c. When the standby effect mode flag for the double reach mode is set to the on state in step S1530-29, the sub CPU 330a reads the change effect for double reach possibility determination table (FIG. 40 (b (b)). Whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect is determined based on the) and the change effect executability determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c. When the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reach mode is set to the on state in step S1530-29, the sub CPU 330a determines the change effect executability for the 50% reach mode read from the sub ROM 330b. Whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect is determined based on the table (see FIG. 40C) and the change effect executability determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1530-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the standby effect mode change lottery has been won. If the sub CPU 330a determines other than the item “non-execution” in the change effect executability table in the standby effect mode change lottery, the sub CPU 330a determines that the lottery has been won, and shifts the processing to step S1530-33. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the item "non-execution" in the change effect executability determination table in the standby effect mode change lottery is determined, it determines that the lottery has not won, and ends the processing during standby effect execution The process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to a process for starting the staging effect (step S1610).

(Step S1530-33)
The sub CPU 330a executes flag processing of the effect mode of the standby effect, and shifts the processing to step S1530-35. The sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag currently being set to the off state, and sets the standby effect mode flag of the effect mode determined in the standby effect mode change lottery in step S1530-29 to the on state. For example, it is assumed that the effect mode after the change is determined to be the 50% reliability reach mode by the standby effect mode change lottery performed in the state where the standby effect for the group advance mode is set. In this case, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode to the off state, and sets the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reach mode to the on state.

(Steps S1530-35)
The sub CPU 330a creates a change introduction effect start command, sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S1530-37. The change introduction effect is an effect of changing the effect mode of the standby effect, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the introduction effect that suggests the possibility of replacing the display mode of the hold display with the mode of the display effect of the standby effect It corresponds to an example. The predetermined condition is that the fifth gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. The change introduction effect start command includes information on an effect mode of the change introduction effect.

(Step S1530-37)
The sub CPU 330a sets the change introduction effect executing flag to the on state, ends the standby effect executing process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the digest effect start process (step S1610). The change introduction effect executing flag is a flag indicating whether the change introduction effect is being executed. The ON state of the change introduction effect executing flag indicates that the change introduction effect is being executed, and the OFF state of the change introduction effect executing flag indicates that the change introduction effect is not being executed.

  Next, the process of starting the digestive effect (step S1610) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG. In the digestive effect start process, whether or not the digestive effect is started and initial setting of the digestive effect are executed.

(Step S1610-1)
When the sub CPU 330 a starts the digestive effect start process, it first determines whether or not standby effect is being executed. The sub CPU 330a performs a standby effect when any of the standby effect mode flags for the group announcement mode, the double reach mode and the reliability 50% reach mode provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state. It is determined that the process is being executed (YES), and the process proceeds to step S1610-3. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that no standby effect is being executed when none of these standby effect mode flags are on (is in the off state) (NO), terminates the digest effect start process, and executes the sub timer interrupt process The process is returned to step S1630, and the process is transferred to the in-effect execution process (step S1630). Since the sub CPU 330a can not set the digestive effect when the standby effect is not being executed, the sub CPU 330a is configured to end the digestive effect start process without executing the special process.

(Step S1610-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state. If it is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 330a ends the digest effect start process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the digest effect executing process (step S1630) . On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1610-5. When the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the hold introduction effect is to be performed in the future although it is not currently performed. As described above, the digestive effect is an aspect of the introduction effect. For this reason, when the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the on state, the sub CPU 330a is configured to end the digestive effect start process without executing the special process.

(Step S1610-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether any one of the introduction effects (including the digestion effects) is in execution. The sub CPU 330a determines whether any of the normal introduction effect, the change introduction effect, and the hold introduction effect is being executed. If the sub CPU 330a determines that any of the in-progress flags indicating that these pending introduction effects are being executed is in the on state (YES), it ends the digestive effect start processing and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, The process is digested and the process proceeds to an executing process (step S1630). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that all of the in-execution flags are in the off state, the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1610-7.

(Step S1610-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the change introduction effect end flag is in the on state. The change introduction effect end flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is the end timing of the change introduction effect. The on state of the change introduction effect end flag indicates that the change introduction effect is the end timing. The OFF state of the change introduction effect end flag indicates that the change introduction effect is not the end timing. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect end flag is on (YES), it ends the digestive effect start process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and transfers the process to the digestive effect in-progress process (step S1630) . On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1610-9. If it is determined in step S1610-5 that all introductory effects are not being executed in step S1610-5, and it is determined in step S1610-7 that it is not the end timing of the change introductory effect, any effect relating to any intro effect is executed at this time It judges that it is not. For this reason, the sub CPU 330a is configured to determine whether or not to start a new staging effect in the process after step S1610-7.

(Step S1610-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes the digest effect execution determination lottery, and shifts the processing to step S1610-1. The sub CPU 330a performs time restriction mode, rotation mode of the effect mode of the digestion effect based on the digestion effect executability decision table (see FIG. 42) read from the sub ROM 330b and the digestion effect executability decision random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, for example. The number limit mode, the character action mode and the non-execution are determined.

(Step S1610-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the digest effect execution determination lottery has been won. When the sub CPU 330a determines that the staging mode of the staging effect is any of the time limitation mode, the rotation number limitation mode, and the character action mode, it determines that it has won the staging performance execution determination lottery (YES), and performs the process It transfers to step S1610-13. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the staging mode of the staging effect is not executed, it determines that it has not won in the staging effect executability determination lottery (NO), terminates the staging effect start process and terminates the sub timer interrupt process. Returning to the process, the process is transferred to an execution-in-progress process (step S1630).

(Step S1610-13)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the digest effect mode flag of the effect mode of the digest effect determined by the digest effect execution determination lottery to ON state. The staging effect mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the staging effect of the rendering mode according to the flag is being executed. The ON state of the digestion effect mode flag indicates that the digestion effect of the effect mode according to the flag is being executed, and the OFF state of the digestion effect mode flag is that the digestion effect of the effect mode according to the flag is not being executed Is shown. For example, when the digest effect mode flag for the time limit mode is set to the on state, it indicates that the digest effect of the time limit mode is being executed, and the wait effect mode flag for the time limit mode is off If it is set to, it indicates that the time-limited aspect of the staging effect is not in progress. When the staging mode of the staging effect is determined to be the “time limit mode” in the staging effect executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a sets the digestion stage mode flag for the time limit mode to the ON state. When the staging mode of the staging effect is determined to be the “rotational speed limit mode” in the staging effect executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a sets the digestive performance mode flag for the rotational speed limitation mode to the on state. When the staging mode of the staging effect is determined to be the “character action mode” in the staging effect executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330 a sets the staging effect mode flag for the character action mode to the on state.

(Step S1610-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the staging mode of the staging effect has been determined as the time limit mode. The sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode of the digestion effect is determined to be the time restriction mode (YES) when the digestion effect mode flag for the time restriction mode is set to the on state (YES), and moves the process to step S1619-17. Transition. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode of the digestion effect is not determined to be the time restriction mode when the digestion effect mode flag for the time restriction mode is not set to the on state (off state) (NO ), The process proceeds to step S1610-23.

(Step S1610-17)
The sub CPU 330a sets an initial value to a time limit timer that measures a period for executing the time limit aspect digest effect, and shifts the processing to step S1610-9. The time limit timer is provided, for example, in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c. Each time the sub timer interrupt process is executed, the gaming machine 100 is configured to subtract “1” from the value of the time limit timer and notify the execution period of the digestion effect of the time limit mode by the countdown method. . Also, the execution period of the digestion effect in the time limit mode is, for example, 63.25 seconds, and the execution period of the sub timer interrupt process is 2 milliseconds. Therefore, the initial value of the time limit timer is 31625 (= 63.25 × 1000/2).

(Step S1610-19)
The sub CPU 330a creates a digest presentation start command and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S1610-21. The digestive effect start command includes information on the effect mode of the digestive effect set in the on state. The digestive effect start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to a designated control unit out of the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. In the present embodiment, the digest presentation start command is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When the image control unit 340 receives the digestive effect start command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying, on the effect display unit 200a, the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received digestive effect start command. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, a digestive effect (details will be described later) is started.

(Step S1610-21)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digest presentation start flag to ON, ends the digest presentation start process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to a digest presentation in-progress process (step S1630). The digestive effect start flag is a flag indicating whether or not the digestive effect is started. The ON state of the digestion effect start flag indicates that it is decided to execute the digestion effect and the state before the start of the digestion effect. In addition, the off state of the digestive effect start flag indicates a state in which it is not determined to execute the digestive effect.

(Step S1610-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect mode of the digestion effect is determined to be the rotation speed limit mode. The sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode of the digestion effect is determined to be the number-of-rotations restriction mode (YES) when the number-of-reproductions mode flag for the number-of-rotations restriction mode is set to ON (YES), and performs the process in step S1619- Migrate to 25. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the staging mode of the staging effect is not determined to be the number-of-rotations limiting mode when the number of the staging-effects mode flag for the number-of-rotations limiting mode is not set to the on state (off state). (NO), the process proceeds to step S1610-19.

(Step S1610-25)
The sub CPU 330a sets an initial value to the rotation number limiting counter that measures the number of times of variation of the symbol variation for executing the reduction effect of the rotation number limited aspect, and shifts the processing to step S1610-19. The gaming machine 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the rotation speed limit counter every time the symbol variation is executed, and counts down the number of variations of the symbol variation. The gaming machine 100 is configured to notify the remaining execution period of the digestive effect of the rotation number restriction mode by the number of times of countdown variation. In addition, the execution period of the digestive effect of the rotation number restriction mode is set, for example, to 30 times the number of times of variation of the symbol variation.

  By the way, the digestive effect start command created in step S1610-19 executed after step S1610-17 includes information indicating that the effect mode of the digestive effect is a time restriction mode. In addition, the digestive effect start command created in step S1610-19, which is executed after step S1610-25, includes information indicating that the effect mode of the digestive effect is the rotation number restriction mode. In addition, the digestive effect start command created in step S1610-19 executed after step S1610-23 includes information indicating that the effect mode of the digestive effect is the character action mode. Furthermore, the sub CPU 330a also sets data of a time table corresponding to the character action mode when creating a digestive effect start command including information of the character action mode.

  Next, the process during the process of performing the staging effect (step S1630) executed by the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG. In the process during the digestive effect execution, the end timing of the execution period of the digestive effect is managed.

(Step S1630-1)
When the sub CPU 330a starts the process during the digestive effect execution, first, it is determined whether or not the digestive effect start flag is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the digest presentation start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state (YES), the process proceeds to step S 1630-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the digest presentation start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1630-7.

(Step S1630-3)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digestion effect start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1630-5.

(Step S1630-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digest rendering in progress flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the digest rendering in progress processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and digests the processing end processing (step It transfers to S1650). The in-progress production flag is a flag indicating whether the in-process production is in progress. The on state of the in-progress production flag indicates that the in-progress production is being performed. The off state of the in-progress production flag indicates that the in-progress production is not in progress. The staging effect is switched from the start state to the running state by a series of processes from step S1630-1 to step S1630-5 of the process during the digestive effect execution.

(Step S1630-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the digestive effect is being executed. The sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect is being performed (YES) when the digestive effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state (YES), and shifts the processing to step S1630-9. Do. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect is not being performed (NO) when the digestive effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO). The process ends, and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to an end effect process (step S1650).

(Step S1630-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect mode of the digestion effect is the “time limit mode”. The sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode is the time limit mode (YES) when the digest mode effect flag for the time limit mode provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state (YES), It transfers to step S1630-1. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode is not the time limit mode when the digest mode effect flag for the time limit mode provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is not on (is off). (NO), the process proceeds to step S1630-21.

(Step S1630-1)
The sub CPU 330a subtracts "1" from the timer value of the time limit timer provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, and shifts the processing to step S1630-13.

(Step S1630-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the timer value after the subtraction of the time limit timer is "0". If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the timer value after the subtraction of the time limit timer is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 330 a shifts the process to step S 1630-15. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the timer value after the subtraction of the time limit timer is not “0” (NO), it transfers the process to step S1630-19.

(Step S1630-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digest rendering in progress flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1630-17.

(Step S1630-17)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digest rendering end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, terminates the digest rendering in-progress processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and digests out the processing (step S1650) Move to). The ending effect of the end effect is a flag indicating whether or not it is the end timing of the end effect. The on state of the end effect flag indicates that it is the end timing of the end effect. The off state of the end effect flag indicates that it is not the end timing of the end effect. By the process of the flow of step S1630-15 and step S1630-17 in the in-process in process of the staging effect, the state in which the staging effect is in execution is switched to the state of the end timing.

(Step S1630-19)
If it is determined in step S1630-13 that the timer value of the time restriction timer is not 0, the sub CPU 330a creates a digest presentation effect update command including information on the time corresponding to the timer value of the time restriction timer and sets it in the transmission buffer Then, the process is ended, and the process is returned to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to a process of ending the process of finishing the process (step S1650). The digestive effect update command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When receiving the digestive effect update command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying, on the effect display unit 200a, the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received digestive effect update command. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, an image representing a time corresponding to the timer value after the subtraction of the time restriction timer is displayed, and the remaining time until the end of the digestive effect is informed to the player.

(Step S1630-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect mode of the digestion effect is the “rotational speed limit mode”. The sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode is the rotation speed restriction mode (YES), when the digestive performance mode flag for the rotation speed restriction mode provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the ON state, The process shifts to step S1630-23. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode is not the rotation speed restriction mode when the digestive effect mode flag for the rotation speed restriction mode provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is not in the on state (is in the off state). It determines (NO) and moves the process to step S1630-29.

(Step S1630-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a variation pattern command has been received in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the same sub timer interrupt process as the sub timer interrupt process that is executing the process during the staging effect execution. If the sub CPU 330a determines that a variation pattern command has been received in the command analysis process (YES), the process proceeds to step S1630-25. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the variation pattern command has not been received in the command analysis processing (NO), the in-process in progress execution processing ends and returns to the sub-timer interrupt processing, and ends the processing It transfers to (step S1650). The variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control substrate 300 to the sub control substrate 330 when symbol variation is started. For this reason, the sub CPU 330a is configured to use "reception of fluctuation pattern command" to measure the number of times of fluctuation of design fluctuation in the staging effect of the rotation number restriction mode.

(Step S1630-25)
The sub CPU 330a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the rotation speed limiting counter provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, and shifts the processing to step S1630-25.

(Step S1630-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the counter value after subtraction of the rotation speed limiting counter is "0". If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the counter value after subtraction of the rotation speed limiting timer is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 330 a shifts the process to step S 1630-15. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the counter value after subtraction of the rotation speed limiting counter is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1630-19.

  If the sub CPU 330a determines in step S1630-27 that the counter value of the rotation number limiting counter is not 0, in step S1630-19, the digestion effect including information on the rotation number corresponding to the counter value of the rotation number limiting counter An update command is created and set (set) in the transmission buffer, the in-process in-process execution ends, and the process returns to the sub-timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to in-process end process (step S1650). The digestive effect update command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When receiving the digestive effect update command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying, on the effect display unit 200a, the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received digestive effect update command. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, an image representing the number of times of fluctuation of the symbol variation corresponding to the counter value after subtraction of the rotation number limiting counter is displayed, and the remaining number of revolutions of the symbol variation until the end of the digestive effect Is notified to the player.

(Step S1630-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it is the end timing of the staging effect of the character action mode. The execution period of the staging effect of the character action mode is managed by time schedule management processing. The sub CPU 330a determines in the time schedule management process of the sub timer interrupt process that is the same as the sub timer interrupt process that is executing the process during the process of rendering effect execution that it is the end timing of the process of the staging action of character action (YES) In the case, the process proceeds to step S1630-15. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines in the time schedule management process that it is not the end timing of the end effect of the character action mode (NO), the end processing of the end effect process and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing Are transferred to an end processing of rendering effect (step S1650). The progress of the capture and effects of the character action mode is controlled based on data of a time table corresponding to the character action mode. For this reason, in the process during the digestive effect execution, the timing in the middle of the digestive effect of the character action mode is not determined, and only the end timing is determined.

  Next, the process of ending the process of producing the staging effect (step S1650) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described with reference to FIG. In the end production effect processing, which is executed after the end effect production as the introduction effect is finished, a process for determining the effect mode of the change effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “effect change change effect”) for changing the effect mode of the standby effect Is executed.

(Step S1650-1)
When the sub CPU 330a starts the processing for ending the rendering effect, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the flag for ending the processing effect is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the digestive effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state (YES), the process proceeds to step S 1650-3. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect update flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), it determines that it is not yet the timing to end the digestive effect. Then, the process for ending the digestive effect is finished, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to the hold display control process (step S1700).

(Step S1650-3)
The sub CPU 330a sets the digestion effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1650-5. By setting the digestive effect end flag to the OFF state, it is possible to set a new standby effect in the next sub-timer interrupt process as long as the standby effect currently being executed is not continued.

(Step S1650-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it is possible to execute the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect being set (the effect mode according to the standby effect mode flag set to the on state). . The sub CPU 330a reads the stored prefetch information when the prefetch information is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the prefetch designated command storage area. The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect being set can be executed based on a combination of the change mode number and the change pattern number included in the read-ahead information read out. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the pre-reading information capable of executing the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect being set is stored in the pre-reading designated command storage area (YES), the process proceeds to step S1650. Shift to -7. At this time, the sub CPU 330a adds the effect mode executable information to the storage unit in which the prefetch information is stored among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the prefetch designation command storage area. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the pre-reading information capable of executing the effect of the effect mode that the setting effect of the standby effect recalls is not stored in the pre-reading designated command storage area (NO), the process is performed. It transfers to step S1650-13.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of pieces of pre-reading information capable of executing the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect being set are stored in the pre-reading designated command storage area, the provisional determination result of the main character lottery is a big hit The presentation mode executable information is preferentially given to the storage unit storing the prefetch information including the information of. In addition, although a plurality of pre-read information capable of executing the effect aspect that the effect mode of the standby effect being set is recalled is stored in the pre-read designation command storage area, the provisional determination result of the main character lottery is all the information of missing In the case where is included, the rendering mode executable information is preferentially given to the storage unit of the largest ordinal number among the storage units storing the prefetch information.

(Step S1650-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes the hold change execution possibility determination lottery, and shifts the processing to step S1650-9. The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not to execute the digest change effect based on the pending change executability determination table (see FIG. 43) read from the sub ROM 330b and the pending change executability determining random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, for example. Do. The staging change production for which it is determined whether or not to be executed in step S1650-7 is a rendering mode in which the suspension display is changed to a display mode substantially the same as the staging mode of the standby rendering being set (hereinafter, “retention change mode” May be called).

  Since it is determined in step S 1650-5 that the pre-reading information capable of executing the effect of the effect mode recalled by the effect mode of the standby effect being set is held, it is possible to execute the digestive change effect by the hold change mode I know that there is one. However, the gaming machine 100 is configured to execute the hold change execution possibility determination lottery in step S1650-7 so as not to execute the digestion change presentation by the hold change mode with a probability of 100% in such a state. As a result, the gaming machine 100 is designed to improve the interest of the player's game by giving variation to whether or not to execute the digest change presentation.

(Step S1650-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold change execution possibility determination lottery has been won. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the item “execution” in the hold change executability determination table is “execute” in the hold change executability determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a determines that the lottery has been won (YES), and shifts the processing to step S1650-1. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the item “non-execution” in the hold change execution possibility determination table is determined in the hold change execution possibility determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a determines that the lottery has not won (NO), and the process is performed in step S1650-. Migrate to 13.

(Step S1650-1)
For example, the sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold change flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the ON state, ends the digestive effect end processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and holds the display control processing ( It transfers to step S1700). The hold change flag is a flag indicating whether or not the effect mode of the digest change effect is set to the “hold change mode”.

(Step S1650-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes a digestion effect end mode determination lottery that determines whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect when ending the digestion effect, and shifts the processing to step S1650-15. In step S1650-5, it is determined that the hold change mode can not be executed as the effect mode of the digestion change effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 is configured to determine the effect mode of the digestion change effect by performing the digestion effect end mode determination lottery in step S1650-13.

  If the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode is set to the on state, the sub CPU 330a reads out from the sub ROM 330b in step S1650-13 the group announcement change effect mode determination table (FIG. 44 (a)). It is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect at the end of the digest change effect, based on the reference) and the change effect mode determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c. When the standby effect mode flag for the double reach mode is set to the on state, the sub CPU 330a reads the change effect mode determination table for double reach (FIG. 44 (FIG. 44 (FIG. 44)). b) Based on the change effect mode determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the standby effect at the end of the digestion change effect. When the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reach condition is set to the on state, the sub CPU 330a reads the sub ROM 330b from the sub ROM 330b in step S1650-13. Based on the determination table (see FIG. 44C) and the change presentation mode determination random number acquired from the sub RAM 330c, it is determined whether or not to change the presentation mode of the standby presentation at the end of the digestion change presentation.

(Step S1650-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the termination mode of the digestion change presentation has decided to change the staging mode of the standby presentation to another presentation mode by the digestion presentation termination mode determination lottery. If it is determined other than the item "erasing" in the modification effect mode determination table in the digest effect termination mode change lottery, it is determined that the end mode is determined to be "change", and the process proceeds to step S1650-17. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines the item “erasing” of the change effect mode determination table in the digestion effect end mode determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1650-21.

(Step S1650-17)
The sub CPU 330a executes flag processing of the effect mode of the standby effect, and shifts the processing to step S1650-17. The sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag currently being set to the off state, and sets the standby effect mode flag of the effect mode determined by the end effect determination lottery of step S1650-13 to the on state. For example, it is assumed that the effect mode after the change is determined to be the 50% reliability reach mode by the digestive effect end mode determination lottery executed in the state where the standby effect for the group advance mode is set. In this case, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for the group advance mode to the off state, and sets the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reach mode to the on state.

(Step S1650-19)
The sub CPU 330a sets, for example, the standby effect continuation flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the digestive effect end processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and suspends display control processing (step S1700). Move to). The standby effect continuation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the standby effect is continued by changing the effect mode, although the digest change effect is ended. The standby effect continuation flag is set to the on state only when the standby effect is continued by changing the effect mode, although the digest change effect is ended.

(Step S1650-21)
The sub CPU 330a sets, for example, the standby effect end flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the digestive effect end processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and suspends display control processing (step S1700). Move to). The standby effect end flag is a flag indicating whether or not the standby effect is ended after the termination change effect is ended. The standby effect end flag is set to ON only when it indicates that the standby effect is to be ended after the completion of the digest change effect. The standby effect end flag and the standby effect continuation flag are flags forming a pair, and the standby effect end flag and the standby effect continuation flag are not simultaneously set to the on state.

  Next, the hold display control process (step S1700) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described with reference to FIG. In the hold display control process, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the special hold 1 stored in the first special view hold storage area is controlled.

(Step S 1700-1)
When starting the hold display control process, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether or not the prefetch designation command has been received. The sub CPU 330 a determines that the prefetch designation command including the information of the special hold 1 is received in the command analysis process (step S 1200) of the same sub timer interrupt process as the sub timer interrupt process executing the relevant hold display control process. If yes (YES), the process proceeds to step S1700-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received in the command analysis processing (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1700-13.

(Step S1700-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hold introduction effect start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is on or not, and if it is determined that the flag is on (YES), the process proceeds to step S1700. If it is determined that the flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1700-11.

(Step S1700-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the hold introduction effect start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1700-7.

(Step S1700-7)
The sub CPU 330a creates a hold introduction effect start command and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S1700-9. The hold introduction effect start command includes information on an effect mode of the hold introduction effect. The hold introduction effect start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340. Upon receiving the hold introduction effect start command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying, on the effect display unit 200a, the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received hold introduction effect start command. As a result, in the effect display unit 200a, a hold introduction effect (details will be described later) is started.

(Step S1700-9)
For example, the sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the pending introduction effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the pending display control processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and performs processing for standby presentation The process shifts to end processing (step S1800). The on-hold introduction effect executing flag is a flag indicating whether or not on-hold introduction effect is being executed. The ON state of the on-hold introduction effect executing flag indicates that on-hold introduction effect is being executed. The off state of the on-hold introduction effect execution flag indicates that on-hold introduction effect is not being executed.

(Step S1700-11)
The sub CPU 330a creates a default display command for default display of the hold display and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, ends the hold display control process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and returns the process to standby effect end process ( It transfers to step S1800). The processing in step S1700-11 is executed when the prefetch designation command is received (YES in step S1700-1), and therefore, is executed at the timing when it is necessary to execute the hold display in some manner. Furthermore, since the process of step S1700-11 is executed when the hold introduction effect start flag is not set to the on state, it is not a timing to display the hold display in the effect mode of the hold introduction effect. For this reason, in step S1700-11, the sub CPU 330a is configured to create a command for default display in order to display the hold in the manner of the default display.

(Step S1700-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold reduction designation command has been received. If sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command has been received (YES) in the command analysis process (step S1200) of the same sub timer interrupt process as the sub timer interrupt process executing the hold display control process. Then, the process proceeds to step S1700-15. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received in the command analysis processing (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1700-17.

(Step S1700-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the hold introduction effect start flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state. If it is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1700-5. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the hold display control process is ended, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and the process is finished waiting effect Processing proceeds to processing (step S1800).

  By the way, the suspension introduction effect start flag to be determined in step S1700-15 is a flag set in the on state in step S1530-25 based on step S1530-19 of the standby effect executing process. Therefore, the process of the flow of "step S1700-1 → step S1700-13 → step S1700-15 → step S1700-5 → step S1700-7 → step S1700-9" executes the effect recalled by the effect aspect of the standby effect It is a process that is executed when it is determined that possible prefetch information is present in prefetch information that is already pending.

  On the other hand, the suspension introduction effect start flag to be determined in step S1700-3 is a flag set in the on state in step S1510-1 based on step S1510-9 of the standby effect start process. Therefore, the process of the flow of “step S1700-1 → step S1700-3 → step S1700-5 → step S1700-7 → step S1700-9” is the same as the sub timer interrupt process which is executing the pending display control process. This is a process that is executed when it is determined by the pre-reading information included in the pre-reading designation command received in the sub timer interrupt process that it is possible to execute an effect that the effect mode of the waiting effect is recalled.

(Step S1700-17)
The sub CPU 330 a determines whether the pending introduction effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state, and when it is determined that the flag is in the on state (YES), the process is performed If it is determined that the flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1700-27.

(Step S1700-19)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it is an end timing of the hold introduction effect. The hold introduction effect is managed by time schedule management processing. If the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the end timing of the on-hold introduction effect in the time schedule management process of the same sub timer interrupt process as the sub timer interrupt process executing the on hold display control process (YES), The process proceeds to step S1700-21. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines in the time schedule management process that it is not the end timing of the on-hold introduction effect (NO), the on-hold display control process is ended and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process and the process is on standby effect The process shifts to end processing (step S1800).

(Step S1700-21)
The sub CPU 330a sets the pending introduction effect executing flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and proceeds to step S1700-23.

(Step S1700-23)
The sub CPU 330a creates a hold display command and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S1700-25. The hold display command includes information of an effect mode (that is, an effect mode of standby effect) to be displayed as a hold display. The hold display command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340. Upon receiving the hold display command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying, on the effect display unit 200a, the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received hold display command. As a result, in the effect display unit 200a, the on-hold display is started in substantially the same manner as the display mode according to the effect mode of the standby effect which has been executed until then.

(Step S1700-25)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold introduction effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the on state, ends the hold display control processing, returns to the sub timer interrupt processing, and ends the processing for waiting effect end processing It transfers to (step S1800).

(Step S1700-27)
The sub CPU 330 a determines whether or not the hold change flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state. If it is determined that the hold change flag is set to the on state (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1700-29. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold change flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the hold display control process is ended, the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process, It transfers to step S1800).

(Step S1700-29)
The sub CPU 330a creates a hold change command and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, ends the hold display control process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the standby effect end process (step S1800). The hold change command includes information of the effect mode determined in the hold change execution possibility lottery of step S1650-7 of the digestive effect end process. The pending change command set in the transmission buffer is sent to the image control unit 340. When receiving the hold change command, the image control unit 340 executes control for displaying on the effect display unit 200 a the effect image of the effect mode corresponding to the received hold change command. As a result, in the effect display unit 200a, the hold display of the change target changes to a display mode corresponding to the effect mode included in the hold change command.

  Next, the standby effect end process (step S1800) executed in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) will be described using FIG. In the standby effect end process, the end process of the introduction effect (including the digestive effect) and the replacement effect and the change effect to be started after the end of the introduction effect are controlled. The replacement effect is an effect of replacing the effect mode of the predetermined effect with the effect mode of the standby effect after the introduction effect is finished. In the present embodiment, the hold display corresponds to an example of the predetermined effect. The change effect is an effect of changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the end effect as the introduction effect.

(Step S1800-1)
When starting the standby effect end process, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the on-hold introduction effect end flag is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state (YES), the process proceeds to step S 1800-3. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1800-9.

(Step S1800-3)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold introduction effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-5.

(Step S1800-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the standby effect mode flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-7.

(Step S1800-7)
The sub CPU 330a creates a standby effect end command, ends the standby effect end process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and shifts the process to the output control process (step S1100-7). The standby effect end command includes information for ending the effect relating to the standby effect. The standby effect end command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to a designated control unit out of the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. In the present embodiment, the standby effect end command is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When the image control unit 340 receives the standby effect end command, the image control unit 340 executes control for deleting the effect image relating to the standby effect being executed from the effect display unit 200a. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, the effect image relating to the standby effect is erased, and the standby effect is ended. Although the details will be described later, by transmitting a hold change command or a hold display command to the image control unit 340 together with the standby effect end command, the effect display unit 200a displays the standby effect until the end and immediately before the end. The presentation mode (display mode) of the hold display changes to the mode related to the presentation mode (display mode) of the standby effect. Here, in the present embodiment, the aspect related to the effect mode (display mode) of the standby effect is the same mode as at least a part of the effect mode of the standby effect in the effect mode of the predetermined effect (in this embodiment, the hold display) To be included. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player an impression as if the on-hold state of the on-hold that was on standby by the standby effect has been released. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the player's game.

(Step S1800-9)
The sub CPU 330 a determines whether the change introduction effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the change introduction effect end flag is in the on state (YES), the process proceeds to step S 1800-11. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1800-15.

(Step S1800-11)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the change introduction effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-13.

(Step S1800-13)
The sub CPU 330a creates a standby effect start command after the change and sets (sets) it in the transmission buffer, ends the standby effect end process, returns to the sub timer interrupt process, and proceeds to the output control process (step S1100-7). Transition. The standby effect start command after the change includes the information of the effect mode of the standby effect after the change, which is determined in step S1530-29 of the processing during the standby effect. The standby effect start command after change set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to a designated control unit out of the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. In the present embodiment, the standby effect start command after the change is transmitted to the image control unit 340. When the image control unit 340 receives the standby effect start command after the change, the effect image related to the standby effect being executed in the effect display unit 200a is an effect image corresponding to the effect mode included in the standby effect start command after the change Execute control to change to. Thereby, in the effect display unit 200a, the effect image related to the standby effect is changed.

(Step S1800-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the standby effect continuation flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c is in the on state. If it is determined that the standby effect continuation flag is in the on state (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1800-17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1800-19.

(Step S1800-17)
The sub CPU 330a sets (set) the standby effect continuation flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-13.

  In the process of step S1800-13 executed subsequent to step S1800-17, the sub CPU 330a includes the information of the digestion effect end mode determined in step S1600-13 of the digestion effect end process in the standby effect start command after the change . Therefore, when the image control unit 340 receives the standby effect start command after the change created in the process of step S1800-13 executed following step S1800-17, the effect mode of the standby effect is the step It is changed to the end stage of the staging effect determined in S1600-13.

(Step S1800-19)
The sub CPU 330 a determines whether the standby effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state. If it is determined that the standby effect end flag is in the on state (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the processing to step S1800-21. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1800-23.

(Step S1800-21)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the standby effect end flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-5. By the way, the standby effect end flag is a flag indicating that it is determined that the standby effect is ended without changing to another effect mode or the like after the end of the digested effect in step S1650-13 of the digested effect end process. Therefore, the standby effect is executed for the standby effect end command when the standby effect is ended by the flow of the process of "step S1800-19 → step S1800-21 → step S1800-5 → step S1800-7" The information to delete the target (in this embodiment, the effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a) to notify that is included, and the information for changing the effect mode of the standby effect is not included. Therefore, when the image control unit 340 receives the standby effect end command, the effect display unit 200a performs the effect in a mode in which the effect image relating to the standby effect is erased.

(Step S1800-23)
The sub CPU 330 a determines whether or not the hold change flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c is in the on state. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold change flag is in the on state (YES), the sub CPU 330a shifts the process to step S1800-23. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold change flag is not in the on state (is in the off state) (NO), it ends the waiting effect end process and returns to the sub timer interrupt process to output control process (step It transfers to S1100-7).

(Step S1800-25)
The sub CPU 330a sets (sets) the hold change flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c to the off state, and shifts the processing to step S1800-5. In the standby effect end command when the standby effect is ended by the flow of the process of "step S1800-25 → step S1800-5 → step S1800-7", the effect can be executed in step S1650-5 of the end process of the digested effect It includes the number of the storage unit of the prefetch designation command storage area determined and to which presentation mode executable information is added, and information of the presentation mode after change. Therefore, when the image control unit 340 receives the standby effect end command, the effect display unit 200a displays the standby effect which is displayed until immediately before the end of the standby effect and the effect mode of the standby effect (display mode A replacement effect is performed in which the presentation mode (display mode) of the hold display is replaced with the mode related to. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player an impression as if the hold that was being held by the waiting effect was released from the standby state and moved to the hold display. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the player's game.

  The standby effect start process, the standby effect in-progress process and the standby effect end process are executed during the symbol change, and the standby effect capable of controlling the standby effect to wait in the effect mode that evokes the suggested effect suggesting the lottery result of the major character lottery It corresponds to an example of the control means. The sub control board 330 including the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the standby effect start process, the standby effect executing process and the standby effect end process also corresponds to an example of the standby effect control means.

  The standby effect start process, the standby effect in-progress process and the on-hold display control process are the introductory effects that suggest the possibility of replacing the effect mode of the predetermined effect with the effect mode of the standby effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It corresponds to an example of the introduction effect control means that can be controlled. The sub control board 330 including the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the standby effect start process, the standby effect in-progress process and the hold display control process also corresponds to an example of the introduction effect control means.

  The standby effect end process corresponds to an example of replacement effect control means capable of controlling a replacement effect for replacing the effect mode of the predetermined effect with the mode related to the standby effect after the introduction effect is finished. The sub control board 330 provided with the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the standby effect end processing also corresponds to an example of the replacement effect control means.

  Digestion production start processing, Digestion production in-progress processing and Digestion production end processing can be introduced production that can control the introduction production which suggests the possibility of change of the production mode of the waiting production regardless of whether the predetermined condition is satisfied or not It corresponds to an example of the control means. The sub control board 330 provided with the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the digestive effect start process, the digestive effect in-progress process, and the digestive effect end process also corresponds to an example of the introduction effect control means.

  The ending effect end process and the standby effect end process correspond to an example of the change effect control means capable of controlling the change effect for changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the introduction effect is finished. The sub control board 330 provided with the sub CPU 330a and the sub CPU 330a that execute the digestive effect end process and the standby effect end process also corresponds to an example of the change effect control means.

(Example of effects of the flow of standby effect, introduction effect, and replacement effect)
Next, an example of an effect aspect showing an example of the flow of the standby effect, the introduction effect, and the replacement effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 56 with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. In this example, as an example of the effect mode of the replacement effect, for an example in which the display mode of the suspension display changes to the effect mode of the standby effect, using FIG. 56 with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. explain. In FIG. 56 (a) to FIG. 56 (e), the display modes of the standby effect, the introduction effect, and the replacement effect are represented in chronological order in this order.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (a), at substantially the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c and the sub symbols 211a, 211b, 211c (hereinafter referred to as "effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. The variation display (variation presentation) of the effect design is started, which is sequentially rotated (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the thick arrow from the right to the left in the drawing. Furthermore, in the lower right of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the reserve digest image 221 and the first reserve stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view reserve storage area are supported. The hold display images 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d are displayed in the default display mode. The hold display image 220a corresponds to the first hold stored in the first storage unit of the first special view hold storage area, and the hold display image 220b is stored in the second storage unit of the first special view hold storage area. In correspondence to 1 hold, the hold display image 220c corresponds to the first hold stored in the third storage unit of the first special view hold storage area, and the hold display image 220a is the fourth storage of the first special view hold storage area It corresponds to the first hold stored in the unit. In addition, the reserve digested image 221 corresponds to the first reserve of the processing target stored in the zeroth storage unit provided in the main RAM 300 c. As described above, when the variable display of the effect symbols such as the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is started, the upper limit number of the special symbols 1 is stored in the first special image pending storage area. At this time, the standby effect image which is the effect image of the standby effect is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, and the standby effect is not executed.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since variable display of effect symbols such as the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is started, one game ball enters the first starting opening 120, and this game ball enters It is assumed that an upper limit number exceeding command based on a sphere is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330.

  Then, in the pending number management counter process (see FIG. 48), sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received (NO in step S1400-1), and determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1400-5), it is determined that the upper limit number excess command is received (YES in step S1400-9), and "1" is added to the counter value of the number-of-holds management counter (step S1400-7). ), End the pending count management counter processing. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), four prefetch designation commands are stored in the first prefetch designation command storage area corresponding to the first special map reservation storage area. Therefore, as a result of adding 1 to the value of the hold count management counter, the count value of the hold count management counter becomes 5 (= 4 + 1).

  Subsequently, in the standby effect start process (see FIG. 49), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect mode flag is off and the standby effect is not being executed (NO in step S1510-1), and the upper limit number excess command , And the value of the suspension management counter is “5”, and it is determined that the fifth game ball has entered the first starting opening 120 (YES in step S1510-3), waiting effect The executability lottery is executed (step S1510-5). The sub CPU 330a determines that the random number value of the acquired standby effect executability determination random number is “10” and sets the effect mode of the standby effect to the “group notice mode” (step S1510-5), and is elected to the standby effect executability lottery It determines with having done (YES of step S1510-7). Next, the sub-CPU 330a is capable of executing the group preview effect recalling the "group preview mode" in the first special view suspension storage area based on the prefetch information stored in the first prefetch designation command storage area. It is determined that it is not stored (step S1510-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag for group preview mode to ON (step S1510-13), creates a standby effect start command, sets it in the transmission buffer, and ends the standby effect start process. The standby effect start command includes information indicating that the effect mode of the standby effect is the “group advance notice mode”.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is off and the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1530-1), It is determined that the standby effect flag for the group advance notice mode is in the on state and any one of the standby effect mode flags is in the on state (YES in step S1530-1). Next, the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S 1530-13), and determines that no other introduction effect is being executed (NO in step S 1530-15). Is not received (NO in step S1530-17). Subsequently, the sub CPU 330a determines that the fifth gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 (YES in step S1530-27), executes a change lottery of the standby effect mode, and acquires the change effect execution availability acquired The random number value of the determined random number is “90”, and “non-execution” is determined in the change lottery of the standby effect mode (step S1530-29). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the change effect lottery of the standby effect mode has not been won (NO in step S1530-31), and ends the standby effect executing process.

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect start process (see FIG. 51), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect flag for the group notice mode is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-1). Then, it is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1610-3), and it is determined that neither introductory effect executing flag is in the on state nor introduction effect is in execution (NO in step S1610-5) ), It is determined that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1617-7). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the acquired randomness of the staging effect executability determination random number is “90”, and determines “not to be executed” in the staging effect executability lottery (step S1610-9), It is determined that the game has not been won (NO in step S1610-11), and the digestive effect start process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the process during the digestive effect execution (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1630-1), and the digestive effect in progress flag is in the off state It is determined that the digestive effect is not being executed (NO in step S1630-7), and the digestive effect in-progress process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the end effect process (see FIG. 53), the sub CPU 330a determines that the end effect flag is not in the on state (step S1650-1), and ends the end process.

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received (NO in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1700-13), it is determined that the pending introduction effect executing flag is not on (NO in step S1700-17), and it is determined that the pending change flag is not on (NO in step S1700-27), End the pending display control process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not on. (Step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  The standby effect start command (step S1510-15) set in the transmission buffer in the above process is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200a based on the received standby effect start command. As a result, the standby effect is started in the effect display portion 200a, and as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the standby effect image 410 which is the effect image of the standby effect is displayed in the upper right corner in the display screen of the effect display portion 200a. Be done. The standby effect start command transmitted to the image control unit 340 includes information of “group advance notice mode” as an effect mode of the standby effect. For this reason, the standby effect image 410 is an image of a pattern that evokes a group advance effect, an image of a character "is the next holding ball change !?" displayed above the image, and the image below the image It is composed of an image of characters displayed as "group advance notice pending".

  In this manner, a standby effect is started which is executed during the variation of the effect pattern to suggest the effect (in this example, the effect by the mode of the group advance effect effect) which suggests the lottery result of the main character lottery. The standby effect is started with a predetermined probability when the fifth game ball exceeding the upper limit of the number of reservations is won in the first starting opening 120 (ie, when it overflows). As shown in FIG. 56 (b), the standby effect is executed in a mode that suggests the player the mode in which the hold display changes next.

  Although illustration is omitted, it is assumed that the lottery result of the major player lottery is the loss in the variation effect of the effect pattern started in FIG. 56 (a). In addition, after the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation effect according to the loss of the lottery result of the main character lottery a number of times (more than four times in the present example) that all the suspension existing when the standby effect was started ) It is assumed that there is no hold that can be performed and the group advance presentation can be performed. It is assumed that the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 when two special 1 hold is stored in the first special view hold storage area after the plural times of variable effects. It is assumed that the special 1 suspension acquired triggered by the entry of the game ball is a suspension including a combination of a variation mode number and a variation pattern number capable of executing group notice effects. The pre-read designation command including the information of the first special hold is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330.

  In the number-of-holds management counter process (see FIG. 48) in the sub-timer interrupt process when the prefetch designation command is received, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command is not received (NO in step S1400-1), It is determined that the prefetch designation command has been received (YES in step S1400-5), “1” is added to the counter value of the hold count management counter (step S1400-7), and the hold count management counter process is ended. . In this example, two special 1 reservations are stored in the first special view reservation storage area before the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, and the first prefetch designation command storage area includes two pieces. The prefetch specification command is stored. Therefore, as a result of adding 1 to the counter value of the hold count management counter, the value of the hold count management counter becomes 3 (= 2 + 1).

  Subsequently, in the standby effect start process (see FIG. 49), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect mode flag is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1510-1), and the standby effect starts End the process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is off and the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1530-1), It is determined that the standby effect flag for the group advance notice mode is in the on state and any one of the standby effect mode flags is in the on state (YES in step S1530-1). Next, the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S 1530-13), and determines that no other introduction effect is being executed (NO in step S 1530-15). Is determined to be received (YES in step S1530-17). Next, the sub CPU 330a can execute the effect suggested by the effect mode (in this example, the group advance mode) according to the standby effect flag in which the combination of the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number included in the received prefetch designation command is on. It is determined that there is (YES in step S1530-19). Subsequently, the sub CPU 330a determines that the acquired introduction effect executability determination random number is “50” and the introduction effect executability determination lottery is “executed” (YES in step S1530-21), and the introduction effect executability determination lottery is performed. It determines with having won (YES of step S1530-23). Next, the sub CPU 330a sets the hold introduction effect start flag to the on state (step S1530-25), and ends the standby effect execution processing.

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect start process (see FIG. 51), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect flag for the group notice mode is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-1). It is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state (YES in step S1610-3), and the digestive effect start process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the process during the digestive effect execution (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1630-1), and the digestive effect in progress flag is in the off state It is determined that the digestive effect is not being executed (NO in step S1630-7), and the digestive effect in-progress process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the end effect process (see FIG. 53), the sub CPU 330a determines that the end effect flag is not in the on state (step S1650-1), and ends the end process.

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command is received (YES in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state (Step S1700-3), and the hold introduction effect start flag is set to the off state (step S1700-5). Next, the sub CPU 330a creates a hold introduction effect start command and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S1700-7), sets the hold introduction effect in-progress flag to on (step S1700-9), and holds display control processing. Finish. Here, the on-hold introduction effect start command created includes information on an effect mode on on-hold introduction effect. Further, when setting the hold introduction effect start command in the transmission buffer, data of the time table of the hold introduction effect is also set in the transmission buffer.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state. (Step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  It is determined that the hold introduction effect start command (step S1700-9) set in the transmission buffer in the above process is received in the command analysis process in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38) It is transmitted to the image control unit 340 together with the changed fluctuation pattern command and the like. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200 a based on the received fluctuation pattern command and the like. Further, the image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200 a based on the received hold introduction effect start command. As a result, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. are shown approximately at the center of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. The fluctuation display (variation effect) of the effect pattern is sequentially started, which is sequentially rotated (scrolled) in the direction indicated by the thick arrow from the right side to the left side.

  Further, the hold display image 220b is displayed on the lower right of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a based on the prefetch designation command received by the sub control board 330. The on-hold display image 220 b is displayed in a display mode of the introduction effect image 430 which is an effect image of on-hold introduction effect based on the on-hold introduction effect start command, not on the default display mode. The presentation mode of the hold introduction effect is, for example, a mode in which an effect appeal is performed such that the hold display is illuminated. Thus, the hold introduction effect is started simultaneously with the start of the hold display. In the gaming machine 100, even after the sub CPU 330a ends all the symbol variation related to the main character lottery using the random number (that is, the first hold) stored in the first special view hold storage area when the standby effect is started. The standby effect is continuously configured to be executable. Therefore, the standby effect is continuously displayed at the upper right corner in the display screen of the effect display unit 200a.

  In this way, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the suspension introduction effect (an example of the introduction effect) is started which suggests that the display mode of the suspension display may be switched to the mode related to the display mode of the standby effect. The predetermined condition is that the received prefetch designation command includes a variable display pattern (a set of a fluctuation mode number and a fluctuation pattern) capable of executing effects (in this example, group advance effects) which the standby effect recalls.

  The end timing of the hold introduction effect is managed by time schedule management processing based on the time table. The sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect is being executed in the standby effect start process (YES in step S1510-1) and the standby effect starts without executing the special process until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing. End the process.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect (corresponding to another introduction effect) is being executed in the processing during standby effect execution (step S1530-15), The standby effect executing process is ended without executing any special process.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect is being executed in the digestion effect start process (YES in step S1610-5), and does not execute the special process. The digestive effect start process ends.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestion effect is not being executed in the processing during the digestion effect execution (NO in step S1630-7), and the digestion is performed without executing the special processing. The effect is being processed.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digest effect end flag is not in the on state in the digest effect finish process (NO in step S1650-1), and does not execute the special process. End the process of ending the effect production.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the end timing of the hold introduction effect in the hold display control processing (NO in step S1700-19), and the special process is not executed. End the control process.

  Also, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state in the standby effect end process (NO in step S1800-1), and the change introduction effect end flag It is determined that it is not in the on state (step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  As described above, since the sub CPU 330a does not execute the special process until the end timing of the on-hold introduction effect comes, the effect display unit 200a continues the on-hold introduction effect of the mode shown in FIG. .

  It is assumed that a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the start of the hold introduction effect, and the end timing of the hold introduction effect is reached. The sub CPU 330a is a standby effect start process of the sub timer interrupt process, a standby effect in progress process, a digestion effect start process, a digestion effect in progress process, and a digestion effect finish process, and the on-hold introduction effect is started after the on-hold introduction effect starts. Execute the same processing as the processing performed until

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received (NO in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1700-13), it is determined that the pending introduction effect executing flag is in the on state (YES in step S1700-17). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is the end timing of the hold introduction effect (YES in step S1700-19), sets the hold introduction effect in progress flag to an off state (step S1700-21), and creates a hold display command. (Step S1700-23), the hold introduction effect end flag is set to the on state (step S1700-25), and the hold display control process ends. Here, the created hold display command includes the information of the effect mode (that is, the effect mode of the standby effect currently being executed) to be displayed as the hold display.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is in the on state (YES in step S1800-1), and sets the hold introduction effect end flag in the off state. (Step S1800-3). Next, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect mode flag to the off state (step S1800-5), creates a standby effect end command, sets it in the transmission buffer (step S1800-7), and ends the standby effect end process. . The standby effect end command includes information indicating that the standby effect image 410 is to be deleted.

  The hold display command and the standby effect end command set in the transmission buffer in the above process are transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200a based on the received hold display command and the standby effect end command. As a result, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the standby effect image 410 is deleted from the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, and the display mode of the hold display image 220b is substantially the same as the display mode of the standby effect. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold display image 220b is an image of a pattern that evokes the group announcement effect that has constituted the standby effect image 410.

  Further, in the initial state in which the display mode of the hold display image 220b is changed, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the introduction effect image 430 is displayed behind the hold display image 220b. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 56 (e), the introduction effect image 430 is erased, and the on-hold display image 220b composed of the image of the pattern for recalling the group advance effect is displayed.

  Thus, after the hold introduction effect is finished, the part of the pattern constituting the standby effect image 410 of the group notice mode of the standby effect moves to the display mode of the hold display image 220b, and the display mode of the hold display image 220b is the standby effect A replacement rendering is performed that indicates that the display has been replaced by a mode related to the rendering mode. In the example shown in FIG. 56, the aspect related to the effect mode of the standby effect is an aspect in which the display mode of the hold display is configured by a part of the standby effect image used for the standby effect. The hold display image 220b, which has become the display mode related to the group advance notice mode, has a variation pattern capable of executing the group advance notice effect. For this reason, in the change production of the production design based on the special 1 hold corresponding to the hold display image 220b to be executed thereafter, the group advance notice production is performed.

(Example of presentation mode of the flow of standby presentation, introduction presentation and change presentation)
Next, an example of an effect aspect showing an example of the flow of the standby effect, the introductory effect and the change effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 57 with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. In (a), (b), and (a) to (c) in FIG. 56, the display modes of the standby effect, the introduction effect, and the change effect in this example are represented in chronological order in this order. In this example, the change effect of the aspect in which the effect mode of the standby effect changes is described. In the present example, the process until the standby effect is started is the same as the process described with reference to FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b), so the description will be omitted.

  After the variation effect of the effect pattern started in FIG. 56 (b) is finished, it is assumed that the variation effect according to the loss of the lottery result of the major character lottery is executed a plurality of times and there is no hold capable of executing the group announcement effect. . A game ball enters the first starting opening 120 when four special 1 hold is stored in the first special view hold storage area after the multiple variable effects, and the upper limit number excess command is mainly It is transmitted from the control board 300 to the sub control board 330.

  In the number-of-holds management counter process (see FIG. 48) in the sub-timer interrupt process when the prefetch designation command is received, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold reduction designation command is not received (NO in step S1400-1), It is determined that the prefetch designation command is not received (NO in step S1400-5), and it is determined that the upper limit number excess command is received (YES in step S1400-9), and the value of the number-of-holds management counter is "1. Is added (step S1400-7), and the pending number management counter process is ended. In this example, since four special 1 hold is stored in the first special view hold storage area before the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the count value of the hold number management counter is four. Therefore, as a result of adding 1 to the counter value of the pending number management counter, the counter value of the pending number management counter becomes 5 (= 4 + 1).

  Subsequently, in the standby effect start process (see FIG. 49), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect mode flag is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1510-1), and the standby effect starts End the process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is off and the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1530-1), It is determined that the standby effect flag for the group advance notice mode is in the on state and any one of the standby effect mode flags is in the on state (YES in step S1530-1). Next, the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S 1530-13), and determines that no other introduction effect is being executed (NO in step S 1530-15). Is not received (NO in step S1530-17). Next, the sub CPU 330a receives the upper limit number excess command and determines that the value of the hold management counter is “5” and the fifth start ball 120 has entered the first starting port 120 (step S1530-27). YES), it is decided to change the effect mode of the standby effect in the standby effect mode change lottery to the reliability 50% reach mode (step S1530-29), and it is determined that the standby effect mode change lottery is won (step S1530) 31 YES). Next, the sub CPU 330a executes flag processing of the effect mode of the standby effect, sets the standby effect mode flag for the group notice mode to the off state, and turns the standby effect mode flag for the 50% reach mode to the on state. Set Next, the sub CPU 330a creates a change introduction effect start command and sets it in the transmission buffer (steps S1530-35), sets the change introduction effect in-progress flag to the on state (step S1530-37), and is performing standby effect execution End the process. The change introduction effect start command includes information of “reliability 50% reach mode” as an effect mode of the standby effect after the change.

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect start process (see FIG. 51), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect flag for the group notice mode is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-1). It is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is in the on state (YES in step S1610-3), and the digestive effect start process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the process during the digestive effect execution (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1630-1), and the digestive effect in progress flag is in the off state It is determined that the digestive effect is not being executed (NO in step S1630-7), and the digestive effect in-progress process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the end effect process (see FIG. 53), the sub CPU 330a determines that the end effect flag is not in the on state (step S1650-1), and ends the end process.

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received (NO in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1700-13), it is determined that the pending introduction effect executing flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1700-17), and it is determined that the pending change flag is not in the on state (step S1700-27). End the control process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state. (NO in step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  The change introduction effect start command (steps S1530-35) set in the transmission buffer in the above process is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). . The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200a based on the change introduction effect start command. As a result, as shown in FIG. 57A, the introduction effect image 430, which is an effect image of the change introduction effect, is displayed superimposed on the standby effect image 410, and the change introduction effect is started. The effect aspect of the change introduction effect is, for example, an aspect in which the effect appeal is performed such that the standby effect image 410 emits light.

  Thus, regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, the change introduction effect (an example of the introduction effect) is started which suggests the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect. The predetermined condition is that it includes a variable display pattern (a set of a fluctuation mode number and a fluctuation pattern) capable of executing an effect (in this example, a group advance effect) in which the received prefetch designation command recalls a standby effect. In this example, the gaming machine 100 is configured to execute the introduction effect even without receiving the prefetch designation command (that is, even when the predetermined condition is not established).

  The end timing of the change introduction effect is managed by the time schedule management process based on the time table. The sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect is being executed in the standby effect start process (YES in step S1510-1) and starts the standby effect without executing the special process until the change introduction effect comes to an end timing. End the process.

  In addition, the sub CPU 330a determines that it is not the end timing of the change introduction effect in the processing during standby effect execution until the change introduction effect comes to the end timing (NO in step S1530-3), and does not execute the special processing. The standby effect executing process is ended.

  In addition, the sub CPU 330a determines that the introduction effect is being executed in the digestion effect start process (YES in step S1610-5), and does not execute the special process until the change introduction effect comes to an end timing. The production start ends.

  In addition, until the end timing of the change introduction effect is reached, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestion effect is not being executed in the processing during the digestion effect execution (NO in step S1630-7), and the digestion is performed without executing the special processing. The effect is being processed.

  Further, until the hold introduction effect comes to an end timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digest effect end flag is not in the on state in the digest effect finish process (NO in step S1650-1), and does not execute the special process. End the process of ending the effect production.

  In addition, since the change introduction effect is an effect that does not affect the hold display, the sub CPU 330a ends the hold control processing without executing a special process in the hold display control processing.

  In addition, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state in the standby effect end process until the change introduction effect comes to an end timing (NO in step S1800-1), and the change introduction effect end flag It is determined that it is not in the on state (step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  Thus, since the sub CPU 330a does not execute special processing until the end timing of the change introduction effect, the effect display portion 200a continues the change introduction effect of the mode shown in FIG. 57 (a). .

  It is assumed that a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the start of the change introduction effect, and the end timing of the change introduction effect has come. The sub CPU 330a is the end timing of the change introduction effect after the start of the change introduction effect in the standby effect start of the sub timer interrupt process, the digest effect start process, the digest effect in-execution process, the digest effect end process, and the hold display control process. Execute the same process as the process to be performed.

  In the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is on and the change introduction effect is being executed (YES in step S1530-1), and the change introduction is performed. It determines that it is the end timing of the effect (YES in step S1530-3), sets the change introduction effect in progress flag to the OFF state (step S1530-5), creates a change introduction effect end command, and sets it in the transmission buffer Then, the change introduction effect end flag is set to the on state (step S1530-9), and the standby effect executing process is ended. The change introduction effect end command includes information instructing deletion of the change introduction effect image used for the change introduction effect

  In the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S 1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is in the on state ( In step S1800-9, the change introduction effect end flag is set to the off state (step S1800-11), and the standby effect start command after the change is created and set in the transmission buffer (step S1800-13) The effect end process is ended. The standby effect start command after the change includes the information of the effect mode of the standby effect after the change, which is determined in step S1530-29 of the processing during the standby effect.

  The change introduction effect end command set in the transmission buffer in the above process and the standby effect start command after change are transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). Be done. The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200 a based on the received change introduction effect end command and the standby effect start command after the change. As a result, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the display mode of the standby effect image 410 changes to the display mode of "50% reliability degree reach mode". The standby effect image 410 according to the “50% reliability mode” has an image of the characters “50%” in the center of the circular image and “next holding ball change?” Displayed above the image. It consists of the image of the text and the image of the text "Reliability 50% hold" displayed below the image.

  Further, in the initial state in which the display mode of the standby effect image 410 has changed, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the introduction effect image 430 is displayed behind the standby effect image 410. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 57C, the introduction effect image 430 is erased, and a standby effect image 410 configured with an image recalling a 50% reliability notice effect is displayed.

  Thus, after the on-hold introduction effect ends, the effect mode of the standby effect changes, and the change effect of changing the effect mode of the standby effect is executed.

(Example of production mode of the flow of the standby production, the digestion production (time limit mode) and the change production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 38 to FIG. 56, FIG. 58 is used for an example of an effect mode showing an example of the flow of the standby effect, the digestion effect (time restriction mode) and the change effect Explain. 56 (a), 56 (b), and 58 (a) to 58 (d) show the display modes of the standby effect, the digestion effect (time limit) and the change effect in this example in chronological order in this order. It is done. This example will be described centering on the staging effect of the time limit mode. In the present example, the process until the standby effect is started is the same as the process described with reference to FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b), so the description will be omitted.

  After the variation effect of the effect pattern started in FIG. 56 (b) is finished, it is assumed that the variation effect according to the loss of the lottery result of the major character lottery is executed a plurality of times and there is no hold capable of executing the group announcement effect. . It is assumed that the sub CPU 330a executes the sub timer interrupt process at a predetermined timing during execution of the plurality of fluctuation effects.

  In the pending count management counter process (see FIG. 48) in the sub timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 330a determines that the pending reduction designation command is not received (NO in step S1400-1), and the prefetch designation command is not received. It determines with (No of step S1400-5) and determines that the upper limit number excess command is not received (NO of step S1400-9), and ends pending number management counter processing. In this example, since four special one hold is stored in the first special view hold storage area, the count value of the hold count management counter after the hold count management counter processing remains at 4.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect start process (see FIG. 49), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect mode flag is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1510-1), and the standby effect starts End the process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is off and the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1530-1), It is determined that the standby effect flag for the group advance notice mode is in the on state and any one of the standby effect mode flags is in the on state (YES in step S1530-1). Next, the sub CPU 330 a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S 1530-13), and determines that no other introduction effect is being executed (NO in step S 1530-15). Is not received (NO in step S1530-17). Next, the sub CPU 330 a determines that the value of the hold management counter is “4” (NO in step S 1530-27), and ends the standby effect executing process.

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect start process (see FIG. 51), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect flag for the group notice mode is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-1). It is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1610-3), and it is determined that the introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1610-5). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1610-7), and executes an executability determination lottery of the digestion effect. The sub CPU 330a determines that the presentation mode of the digestion effect is “time restriction mode” (step S1610-9), and the random number value of the acquired digestion effect execution possibility determination random number is “10” (step S1610-9). It is determined that the game player has won the game (YES in step S1610-1), and the digest effect mode flag for the time limit mode is set to the on state (step S1610-13). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the digest effect mode is the "time limit mode" (YES in step S1615-15), and sets an initial value (31625 in this example) to the timer value of the time limit timer (step S1615). S1610-17). Next, the sub CPU 330a creates a digest presentation start command and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S1610-19), sets the digest presentation start flag to ON (step S1610-21), and ends the digest presentation start process. .

  Subsequently, in the process during digestion effect execution (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestion effect start flag is in the on state (YES in step S1630-1), and sets the digestion effect start flag in the off state. (Step S1630-3) The digest rendering in-progress flag is set to the on state (step S1630-5), and the digest rendering in-progress processing ends.

  Subsequently, in the end effect process (see FIG. 53), the sub CPU 330a determines that the end effect flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1650-1), and ends the end process.

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received (NO in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1700-13), it is determined that the pending introduction effect executing flag is not on (NO in step S1700-17), and it is determined that the pending change flag is not on (NO in step S1700-27), End the pending display control process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state. (NO in step S1800-9). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-15), determines that the standby effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-19), and the hold change flag is It determines that it is not an ON state (NO of step S1800-23), and complete | finishes a waiting | standby presentation completion process.

  The digestive effect start command set in the transmission buffer in the above process is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200 a based on the digestive effect start command. As a result, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), a digestive effect image 450, which is an effect image of the digestive effect, is displayed superimposed on the standby effect image 410, and the digestive effect is started. In this example, since the digestive effect of the time restriction mode is executed, the digestive effect image 450 has a rectangular frame indicating the remaining time of the standby effect (63.25 seconds as the initial value in FIG. 58A). The image is composed of

  Thus, regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, a digestive effect (an example of an introductory effect) is started which suggests the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect. The predetermined condition is that it includes a variable display pattern (a set of a fluctuation mode number and a fluctuation pattern) capable of executing an effect (in this example, a group advance effect) in which the received prefetch designation command recalls a standby effect. In this example, even if the pre-reading designation command is not received (that is, even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied), the digest rendering as the introduction rendering is executed. In addition, to change the effect mode of the standby effect in the digestive effect, changing the standby effect to an effect mode different from the effect mode in execution, changing the display mode of the hold display to the display mode of the standby effect, and standby It includes the elimination of the rendition.

  The sub CPU 330a transmits a digestion effect update command including a timer value to the image control unit 340 in a period (63.25 seconds in this example) from the start of the digestion effect to the termination of the digestion effect (digestion (digestion) Step S 1630-19) of processing during effect execution, the time represented in the digestion effect image 450 is displayed in such a manner that the time sequentially decreases. In the present embodiment, in the period from the start of the digestive effect to the end of the digestive effect, the digestive effect update command is transmitted to the image control unit 340 each time the sub timer interrupt process is executed. Since the execution cycle of the sub-timer interrupt process is 2 milliseconds, each time the digest control update command is transmitted from the sub control board 330 to the image control unit 340, the burnout effect progresses by 2 ms. As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the minimum digit of time represented by the digestion effect image 450 is 10 milliseconds. Therefore, the time represented by the digestion effect image 450 is “63.25 → 63.24 → 63.23 → every time the digestion control effect update command is transmitted five times from the sub control board 330 to the image control unit 340. "..." is displayed in a mode of decreasing sequentially, and the player is notified of the remaining time of the digestion effect.

  It is assumed that 63.25 seconds have passed since the start of the staging effect and the end timing of the staging effect comes. In the pending count management counter process (see FIG. 48) in the sub timer interrupt process at this timing, the sub CPU 330a determines that the on hold reduction designation command is not received (NO in step S1400-1), and receives the prefetch specification command. It determines with not having carried out (NO of step S1400-5), it determines with having not received the upper limit number excess command (NO of step S1400-9), and complete | finishes pending number management counter process. In this example, since four special one hold is stored in the first special view hold storage area, the value of the hold count management counter after the hold count management counter processing remains at 4.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect start process (see FIG. 49), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect mode flag is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1510-1), and the standby effect starts End the process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect executing process (see FIG. 50), the sub CPU 330a determines that the change introduction effect executing flag is off and the change introduction effect is not being executed (NO in step S1530-1), It is determined that the standby effect flag for the group advance notice mode is in the on state and any one of the standby effect mode flags is in the on state (YES in step S1530-1). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1530-13), and determines that the digestion effect is being performed and another introduction effect is being performed (step S1530) The process of waiting effect execution in progress is ended).

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect start process (see FIG. 51), the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect flag for the group notice mode is on and the standby effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-1). It is determined that the hold introduction effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1610-3), and it is determined that the digestion effect is being executed and the introduction effect is being executed (YES in step S1610-5). The effect start process is ended.

  Subsequently, in the process during the digestive effect execution (see FIG. 52), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect start flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1630-1), and the digestion effect in progress flag is in the on state It is determined that the digestive effect is being executed (YES in step S1630-7). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the effect mode of the digestion effect is the “time limit mode” (YES in step S1630-9) and subtracts “1” from the timer value of the time limit timer (step S1630-11) ), It is determined that the timer value after subtraction of the time limit timer is “0” (YES in step S 1630-13). Next, the sub CPU 330a sets the digest rendering in-progress flag to the off state (step S1630-15), sets the digest rendering end flag to the on state (step S1630-17), and terminates the digest rendering in-progress processing.

  Subsequently, in the digestive effect end process (see FIG. 53), the sub CPU 330a determines that the digestive effect end flag is in the on state (YES in step S1650-1), and sets the digestive effect end flag in the off state ( Step S1650-3) It is determined that the standby effect of the setting (in this example, the group notice mode) can not be executed even if any hold (NO in step S1650-5). Next, the sub CPU 330a executes a digesting effect end mode determination lottery, and the random value of the acquired change effect executability determination random number is “20”, and determines the double reach mode (step S1650-13). Next, the sub CPU 330a determines that the lottery result of the digestion effect end mode determination lottery is the double reach mode and the termination mode of the digestion effect is determined to be "change" (YES in step S1650-15). Next, the sub CPU 330a executes flag processing of the standby effect mode, sets the standby effect mode flag for the group notice mode currently being set to the off state, and sets the standby effect mode flag for the double reach mode to the on state (Step S1650-17). Next, the sub CPU 330a sets the standby effect continuation flag to the on state, and ends the digestive effect end process.

  Subsequently, in the hold display control process (see FIG. 54), the sub CPU 330a determines that the prefetch designation command has not been received (NO in step S1700-1), and determines that the hold reduction designation command has not been received. (NO in step S1700-13), it is determined that the pending introduction effect executing flag is not on (NO in step S1700-17), and it is determined that the pending change flag is not on (NO in step S1700-27), End the pending display control process.

  Subsequently, in the standby effect end process (see FIG. 55), the sub CPU 330a determines that the hold introduction effect end flag is not in the on state (NO in step S1800-1), and determines that the change introduction effect end flag is not in the on state. (NO in step S1800-9). Subsequently, the sub CPU 330a determines that the standby effect continuation flag is in the on state (YES in step S1800-15), sets the standby effect continuation flag in the off state (step S1800-17), and starts the standby effect after the change A command is created and set in the transmission buffer (step S1800-13), and the standby effect end process is ended. The standby effect start command after the change includes the information of the end effect mode (double reach mode) determined in step S1600-13.

  In the above processing, the standby effect start command set in the transmission buffer and changed is sent to the image control unit 340 in the output control process (step S1100-7) of the sub timer interrupt process (FIG. 38). The image control unit 340 controls the effect display unit 200 a based on the received standby effect start command after the change. As a result, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), a digestive effect image 450 showing the remaining time “00.00 seconds” of the standby effect is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the standby effect Composed of an image of a figure that is superimposed on the image 410 and schematically represents a sun-like shape, and an image of characters "GO! GO!" In the center of the image of the figure, and the standby effect may change An appealing image 470 for appealing sex is displayed. This completes the end effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58D, when the appeal image 470 is erased, the standby effect image 410 in the double reach mode appears. The standby effect image 410 used for the standby effect in the double reach mode is an image of a pattern that evokes the double reach effect provided at the center, and the "next held ball change?" Displayed above the image. It is composed of an image of characters and an image of characters "double reach hold" displayed below the image.

  In this way, after the end effect is completed, the effect mode of the standby effect is changed, and the change effect of changing the effect mode of the standby effect is executed. Thereafter, the standby effect is continued in the effect mode changed by the change effect.

  FIGS. 59 (a) and 59 (b) each show an example of the display screen of the effect display unit 200a after FIG. 58 (c). FIG. 59 (a) shows an effect aspect of the change effect when the elimination aspect is determined to be “erasing” in the digestion effect end aspect determination lottery (step S1650-13) of the digestion effect end processing. In FIG. 59 (b), it is determined in step S1650-5 of the end processing of the ending effect that there is a hold that can execute the effect (in this example, the group advance effect) recalled by the effect mode under setting. The effect mode of the change effect of the case is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the termination mode of the digestion effect is determined to be "deletion", the effect mode is changed such that the standby effect image 410 is erased from the display screen of the effect display unit 200a after the termination of the digestion effect. The presentation is performed, and the standby presentation ends.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b), when it is determined that there is a hold that can execute the effect (in this example, group advance effect) recalled by the effect mode being set, after the end of the digestive effect, While the standby effect image 410 is deleted from the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, the display mode of the on-hold display image (on-hold display image 220d in this example) corresponding to the on-hold determined to be executable is substantially the same as the group advance notice mode. A change effect that changes to an aspect is executed, and the standby effect ends.

(Example of production mode of the flow of the standby production, the digestion production (rotation number restriction mode) and the change production)
Next, an example of an effect mode showing an example of the flow of the standby effect, the digestion effect (rotational speed restriction mode), and the change effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (a), when the number-of-revolutions limit mode is selected as the effect mode of the digestive effect (step S1610-9), the remaining rotational effects of the variable effect which can be performed before the standby effect is completed. A digestive effect image 460 representing the number is superimposed on the standby effect image 410 and displayed. The digestive effect image 460 of this example is composed of an image of characters “20 more turns” in the initial display. Every time the variation pattern of the effect pattern is executed, a digestive effect image 460 representing the number of rotations reduced by "1" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. For example, the number of rotations represented in the digestion effect image 460 is such that the number of rotations decreases as “20 more rotations → 19 more rotations → 18 more rotations →. Is displayed, and the player is notified of the remaining number of changes until the end of the digestive effect.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the end of the digestive effect comes, an image of characters “0 more turns” is displayed in the digestive effect image 460, and the digestive effect is ended, and the standby effect is soon ended. The player is informed of the The operation after the digestive effect image 460 has become the display mode shown in FIG. 60 (b) is the same as the operation described using FIG.

(Example of effects of the flow of standby effects, end effects (character action modes), and change effects)
Next, an example of an effect aspect showing an example of the flow of the waiting effect, the digestion effect (character action mode) and the change effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIG.

  When the character action mode is selected as the effect mode of the digestion effect (step S1610-9), an image representing a predetermined character is displayed, and the character performs a predetermined operation to advance the digestion effect. I will.

  When the digestive effect is started, a digestive effect image 480 composed of a character that speaks a speech is displayed on the display screen of the effect display unit 200a. As shown in FIG. 61 (a), at the start of the digestive effect, a digestive effect image 480 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display unit 200a, in which the character says "Chang! Change!" As a result, the player is suggested to be able to change the effect mode of the standby effect. When the time has passed since the start of the digestive rendition, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the digestive rendition image 480 becomes a mode in which the character says "I wonder if it has changed?" As a result, the player is suggested to be able to change the standby effect to a better effect mode. The operation after the digestive effect image 480 has become the display mode shown in FIG. 61 (b) is the same as the operation described using FIG.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the standby effect can be performed based on the gaming ball that has won the upper limit of the number of holdings, so that the process of resetting the waiting balls is started. The process of discarding the ball entry) and the increase and change opportunity of the use of the waiting effect (wait and hold) increase. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the player's game.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.
For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured not to change the effect mode of the standby effect even if the introduction effect is executed.

  In the gaming machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment, the time counted down in the staging effect of the time limit mode is fixed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the remaining time counted down in the time-limited aspect of the staging effect may be changed as appropriate until the end of the symbol variation being executed at the start of the time-limited target staging effect.

  The gaming machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment is configured to execute standby effect when the secondary control board 330 receives the upper limit number excess command, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to execute the standby effect when the secondary control board 330 receives at least one of the upper limit number excess command and the prefetch designation command. In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to execute the standby effect only when the secondary control board 330 receives the pre-reading designation command.

  Although the gaming machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment is configured to execute the standby effect when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured to execute the standby effect even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122.

  It is possible to appropriately set which big winning game is to be played at which big winning game.

  Further, the board configuration of the game board 108 in the above-described embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the board can be appropriately designed.

  Further, the setting of the gaming state in the above-described embodiment is merely an example, and can be appropriately set within the range in which the same gaming characteristics as those described above can be secured.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

100 game machine 202 effect role device 204 effect illumination device 206 voice output device 208 effect operation device 208a press button 208b effect lever 208c rotation unit 300 main control board 300a main CPU
300b main ROM
300c Main RAM
330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM
340 Image control unit

Claims (5)

A symbol variation control means capable of controlling symbol variation in a display mode in which a lottery result of a major player lottery executed with the entry of a game ball to a starting opening triggered is displayed after variation display of symbols,
A standby effect control means capable of controlling a standby effect for waiting in an effect mode which is executed during the symbol change and evokes a suggested effect suggesting the lottery result;
Introductory effect control means capable of controlling an introductory effect that suggests the possibility of replacing the effect aspect of the predetermined effect with the aspect related to the effect aspect of the standby effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
And a replacement effect control means capable of controlling a replacement effect that replaces the effect mode of the predetermined effect with the mode related to the standby effect after the introduction effect is finished. A symbol variation control means capable of controlling symbol variation in a display mode in which a lottery result of a major player lottery executed with the entry of a game ball to a starting opening triggered is displayed after variation display of symbols,
A standby effect control means capable of controlling a standby effect for waiting in an effect mode which is executed during the symbol change and evokes a suggested effect suggesting the lottery result;
Introductory effect control means capable of controlling an introductory effect that suggests the possibility of changing the effect mode of the standby effect regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A change effect control unit capable of controlling a change effect for changing the effect mode of the standby effect after the introduction effect is finished. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the standby effect control means determines whether or not the standby effect can be performed regardless of the lottery result of the large-prize lottery. The standby effect control means determines whether or not the standby effect can be executed regardless of the temporary determination result in which the lottery result is temporarily determined before executing the main character lottery. The gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims. The game machine further comprises random number storage means for storing random numbers to be acquired when the game ball enters the starting opening and used for the main character lottery,
The standby effect control means continues the standby effect even after all the symbol variations related to the main character lottery using the random number stored in the random number storage means when the standby effect is started. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is executable.

Images