JP2013223611A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of effectively giving notice of or suggesting a jackpot for a player in a Pachinko game machine that can carry out a reservation pre-reading presentation.SOLUTION: In a state in which certain information output content is determined and on the basis of variable length of time related information, there are provided a plurality of timings within a period from the start of variable display of identification information until the display of stop identification information. In the case that, after the start of the variable display of the identification information, respective timing is reached in the plurality of timings, and in the case that prescribed conditions are satisfied on the basis of information relating to a random number temporarily stored in a reservation information temporary storage means, the information output content is configured to be redetermined which is different from the information output content, with the input operation performed by an operation member as a turning point.

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The most popular pachinko game machine is called “special symbol (main game symbol)” on the 7-segment display, etc., when the game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the special gaming state in which the player is in a profit state higher than the normal gaming state {the big winning opening (normally closed) ( This is a model called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”) of a type that shifts to a game of contents that the attacker) releases under a predetermined condition}. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, holding pre-reading effects are one of them, and the technique of checking the contents of reserved balls that have not yet been approved for symbol variation (held random values) and giving notice or suggesting a big hit It is.
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  However, since such a method has been widely employed, it is desired to develop a model that can realize further innovative gameplay.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, main game start opening 2110) through which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a main game symbol display unit 2131) capable of variable display and stop display of the identification information;
An operation member (for example, a production operation device 4000) capable of detecting the presence or absence of an input operation by a player;
A main control unit (for example, the main control device 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (for example, sub-main control device 2150) that controls the output of information,
The main controller (for example, main controller 1000)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) for acquiring a random number triggered by a ball entering the start opening (for example, main game start opening 2110);
A go / no-go decision means (eg, go / no-go lottery means 1135) for executing the go / no-go decision based on the random number obtained by the random number obtaining means (eg, the random number acquisition decision executing means 1120);
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) triggered by the execution of the determination by the determination means (for example, the determination lottery means 1135), the change time of the identification information and the stop identification Identification information display content determination means (for example, symbol content determination means 1140) for determining information;
Based on the content determined by the identification information display content determination means (for example, the symbol content determination means 1140), the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display portion (for example, the main game symbol display portion 2131), and then the stop identification is performed. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means 1150) for controlling to display information;
When the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means (for example, the success / failure lottery means 1135) is a win, the stop identification information is displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the main game symbol display part 2131). Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1170) for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, random number acquisition determination execution unit 1120), the acquired random number is temporarily put on hold until the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (for example, a lottery determination unit 1135) is permitted. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means 1130) to store;
A means for transmitting game information necessary for information output executed on the sub-control unit (for example, sub-main control device 2150) side to the sub-control unit (for example, sub-main control device 2150) side. When the change time of the identification information is determined by the determination means (for example, the symbol content determination means 1140), information on the determined change time is transmitted to the sub-control unit (for example, the sub main control device 2150) side. Prior to the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means (for example, the success / failure lottery means 1135), information on the random number temporarily stored in the random number temporary storage means (for example, the hold control means 1130) is transferred to the sub-control unit (for example, the sub main control device). 2150) game information transmission means (for example, information transmission means 1200) that can be transmitted in advance to the side,
The sub-control unit (for example, the sub-main control device 2150)
Game information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2151) for receiving game information transmitted from the main control unit (for example, main control device 1000);
A means for determining a series of information output contents linked to a variable display of identification information, triggered by reception of information relating to the variable time by a game information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2151), Information output content determination means (for example, main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3) for determining one information output content from among the information output content candidates,
Information output control means (for example, decorative symbol display control means 2152a) for outputting the information output contents determined by the information output content determination means (for example, main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3);
Holding information temporary storage means (for example, drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2) for temporarily storing information on the random number received by the game information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2151),
Information output content determination means (for example, main production operation content determination means 2152a-3)
Based on the information related to the variation time under a situation where certain information output contents have been determined, a plurality of timings are provided within a period from the start of the variation display of the identification information to the display of the stop identification information. This is a case where each of the plurality of timings has been reached after the start of variable display of information, and is temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage means (for example, the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2). When the predetermined condition based on the information on the random number is satisfied, the information output content different from the certain information output content is redetermined when the input operation is performed by the operation member (for example, the production operation device 4000) Information output content switching control means (for example, main production execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6)
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising:

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to effectively notify or suggest a jackpot to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making use of the reserved pre-reading effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game-side random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a table configuration diagram that is referred to in the decoration symbol display content determination process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of display update command set processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the main effect execution scheduled content switching control process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of display command transmission control processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of display command reception control processing on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of command analysis / image display control processing on the side of the effect display device (sub-sub board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the main effect execution scheduled content switching control process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the main effect execution scheduled content switching control process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, terms in the present embodiment will be described. The meaning of each term is not particularly limited, but will be described by way of example for ease of understanding. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably visual, for example, numbers, letters, designs. The thing with the shape of etc. can be mentioned. “The identification information can be displayed in a variable manner and can be stopped” is not limited to the display method. And a physical display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a gaming machine, and includes a pseudo random number in addition to a narrowly defined random number (for example, a hard random number as a random number) , Soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Direction” refers to all information transmitted to the player in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, if it is transmitted to the player's vision, the variation mode of the identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) (Reach, super reach, etc.), moving images (for example, animations) and still images (for example, pictures, photos, characters, etc.) that are output in accordance with the variation mode, lighting / flashing of illumination lamps, movable bodies A movable pattern of an accessory or a combination thereof can be used. In addition, if it is transmitted to the auditory sense of the player, the fluctuation start sound of the identification information, the fluctuation end sound, the display timing of the moving image or still image, the lighting / flashing timing of the illumination lamp, the movable timing of the movable object And voices output at substantially the same timing, BGM, and the like, or a combination thereof. In addition, if it is to be transmitted to the player's antennae, it vibrates a vibration member (a member incorporating a motor, solenoid, etc.) that is a part of the gaming machine and is arranged at a position where the player can touch it. Things can be mentioned.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, ordinary Pachinko gaming machine such as a machine or a multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional type 1 functions or a conventional gaming machine having one type 1 function and a conventional second type function) When applied, it is within the range. It should be noted that this is merely an embodiment, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Furthermore, the following embodiments and modification examples should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. In addition, the game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports, as well as a main game starting port 2110, an auxiliary game starting port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a main game symbol display device. 2130, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game start port 2110 includes a main game start port entrance detection device 2111, a main game start port electric accessory 2112, and a main game start for opening and closing the main game start port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the main game start entrance 2110, and generates main game start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Next, the main game start port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the main game start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery to expand the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened when the main game stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). . When the main game symbol display device 2130 is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, the main game symbol is displayed with eight types of numbers “0” to “7” and a loss “-”. .

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decoration symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the main game symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked to the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). A main control device (main board) 1000 to perform, and an effect display control device (effect display control means) that performs display control related to various effects and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content {sub Substrate (sub-main substrate)} 2150, an effect display device 2140 that receives a command from the sub-substrate 2150 and displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, {sub-substrate (sub-sub-substrate)}, prize ball tank 212, award A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) provided with a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with the winning at the ball rail 214 and each winning opening. ) 210, a prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a shot for launching game balls (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one. A device 232, a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. It is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side). The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 ((main game peripheral device A, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200), a sub-main control device (production display control means 2150), and a main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000} that controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction. The sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like. ing. The sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) is electrically connected to an effect operation device 4000 that can be operated by a player, such as a cross key or a button. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control device (effect display control means 2150), the sub sub control device (effect display device 2140), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are ROMs that store data and programs in terms of hardware. And RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The effect display control means 2150 (sub board) and the effect display device 2140 (sub sub board) will be described later. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (special game, etc.), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the sub board side. , Stop pattern attribute information (eg, probability fluctuation jackpot, sudden probability fluctuation jackpot, time reduction fluctuation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (eg, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end Signal transmitting means 1200 for transmitting a signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes Determination means 1300.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has a main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110, and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. And an auxiliary game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for this purpose.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the main game-side random number acquired in a situation where the main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to be subjected to symbol variation permission. The main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until it goes down, and whether or not to temporarily store the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down An auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 for making a determination and holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. Here, the main game symbol holding means 1131 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 can store up to four, and the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order. 1131a and auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the main game symbol. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1140, based on the acquired main game side random number, the main game content determining means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game side random number And auxiliary game content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the above.

  Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game content determination lottery. The table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, with regard to the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → main game normal game state, probability variation game → main game) Probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 includes an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a includes: There are various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (for example, normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table) (details of the table are not shown) ).

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a main game symbol control means 1151 for controlling to stop display after changing the main game symbols for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and an auxiliary game symbol display means 2130. On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the game symbol display device 2220, there is auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the main game symbol control means 1151 further includes main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the main game content determination means 1141. The main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 is a condition determining means for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening and closing the main game starting opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting opening 2110 is satisfied. 1161 and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, round Special game content determining means 1172 for setting a special game-related information temporary storage means 1191c, and special game executing means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition. And special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c (table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is 100, and during this time reduction, the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extending function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of pachinko machines), it may have a function to perform a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) Pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a main game symbol that is currently changing (a main game in which a change start condition is satisfied). Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to symbols) and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for the purpose.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric equipment release flag, and a time reduction flag). ) Temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and auxiliary games for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which variation start conditions are satisfied) Design information temporary storage means 1192b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device A includes a main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. In the state of special games, it has a big prize opening 2120 that is open under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has an auxiliary game start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the main game start port 2110 of the main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a game symbol display device 2220.

  Next, the sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) and the sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) will be described. First, main controller 1000 is connected to effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) that controls all display control related to effects. Further, the effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) is an effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) that performs display related to the effect, including decoration symbol change display, stop display, and display showing the progress of the game during the special game. Connected. The effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) can be operated by the player, and is connected to an effect operation device 4000 capable of instructing and selecting display contents on the effect display device 2140. Hereinafter, these devices and means will be described in order.

  First, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information on the effect display device 2140 based on the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control and information transmission control means 2153 for transmitting various types of information from the effect display control means 2150 side to the effect display device 2140 side. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  Next, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information relating to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control unit 2152 is a decorative symbol display control unit that performs control related to the effect that is executed in conjunction with the variation display or stop display of the decorative symbol and the symbol variation on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. 2152a, a drawing hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all of the hold information display processing on the drawing hold display unit 2142 of the effect display device 2140, and a game in a special game on the effect display device 2140 Special game display control means 2152d for controlling display related to the progress status, effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e for temporarily storing information related to effects, and a display processing program incorporated in the VDP or the like of the effect display device 2140 The sub-sub processing address storage means 2152f in which the addresses are registered in advance.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Figure display content determination means 2152a-1, main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 for determining the operation content of an effect (main effect to be described later) executed in conjunction with the decoration pattern change mode, and decoration symbol change A variable time management timer 2152a-4 for timing time, a main production execution schedule content switching control means 2152a-6 for changing the execution schedule content related to a certain main production during execution of the main production, It has further.

  Next, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. And a drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 that is referred to at the time (details of the table are not shown).

  Next, the main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 includes a main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1 that is referred to in order to determine the operation content of the main effect, which will be described later, and the main effect operation content determination unit 2152a-3. A main effect image parts determination lottery table 2152a-3-2 that is referred to in order to determine an image to be displayed as the operation content (details of the table will be described later).

  Next, the variation time management timer 2152a-4 has a drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 for measuring the time from the start of the decoration symbol variation to the final display.

  Next, the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2 for temporarily storing the hold information from the main controller 1000 side, and an effect display device 2140 based on the operation content of the effect. Further includes a command transmission buffer 2152e-3 in which information to be transmitted to the side is buffered, and a main production execution schedule content storage area 2152e-4 for temporarily storing execution schedule contents related to a certain main production. ing.

  Next, the information transmission control means 2153 is information to be transmitted to the effect display device 2140 side, and a first command transmission buffer 2153a and a second command transmission buffer 2153b in which a binary sequence having a predetermined bit length is buffered. The transmission information generation control unit 2153d for generating the buffered information and the communication control unit 2153e for outputting the buffered information from the transmission port to the effect display device 2140 side.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the effect display device (sub-sub board) 2140 receives information such as commands from the LCD display (drawing display unit 2141 and drawing hold display part 2142) and the production display control means 2150 (sub-main board). Information receiving means 2143, an image display control means 2144 for displaying an image on the LCD display based on information such as a command from the sub-main board, and control information for executing the image display are temporarily stored. Image display related information temporary storage means 2145 for this purpose. Here, the information reception control unit 2143 is a first command reception buffer 2143a in which a binary sequence having a predetermined bit length is buffered as information transmitted from the effect display control unit 2150 (sub-main board) side, and 2 It has a command eye reception buffer 2143b and communication control means 2143e for inputting information transmitted from the effect display control means 2150 side from the reception port.

  The main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device (sub-sub-board) 2140 is provided as effect display control means (sub-main substrate). ) 2150 to be able to transmit information. That is, the main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the sub board (the effect display control means 2150 that is the sub main board and the effect display device 2140 that is the sub sub board) will be described with reference to the lower part of FIG. The hardware configuration shown here is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. First, the effect display control means 2150 (main sub-board) includes a display control CPU 2150a, a readable / writable RAM 2150b, and a control ROM 2150c in which a control program and data for performing symbol display control are stored. Next, the effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) includes a VDP (video display processor) 2140a, a character ROM 2140b in which symbol data and the like are stored, a VRAM 2140c for developing display data for image display, and a D / A converter 2140d. And an LCD display 2140e on which image display is executed. Here, the display control CPU 2150a transmits to the VDP 2140a a command related to the decorative symbol variation determined based on information from the main controller 1000 (main board) side. Then, the VDP 2140a reads display data from the character ROM 2140b based on a command from the display control CPU 2150a, develops it on the VRAM 2140c, transmits a synchronization signal to the LCD display 2140e, and transmits an RGB signal through the D / A converter 2140d. It transmits to the LCD display 2140e. As a result, the display data developed in the VRAM 2140c is displayed on the LCD display 2140e. As will be described in detail in the processing section described later, a symbol variation display is started by transmitting a symbol variation start command from the sub main substrate side to the sub sub substrate side, and a final display command is transmitted from the sub main substrate side to the sub sub substrate side. By transmitting, the symbol variation is fixedly displayed and the symbol variation display ends. From the start of the symbol variation display to the final display, the sub-main board side sends a command related to the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols, a command for starting the display of the main effect, etc. The decorative symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed, or a moving image for reach production is displayed.

  Next, the processing flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information has been received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the auxiliary game side random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. (Random number hold). Then, in step 1110, the information transmission means 1200 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, obtains information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces an effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and it transfers to the next process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, based on the auxiliary game side game state). In the case of a normal game, 30 seconds) is set. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns on the auxiliary game fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, normal game) based on the auxiliary game side game state. Set to 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1230. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1216. If NO in step 1206, step 1216, step 1222, and step 1230, the next process (step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.), and main game symbol holding means. The random number is set (random number hold) in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold 1131. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and displays the information in the effect display. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the variation start condition is that the special game or the main game symbol is not varied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game content determination means 1141 reads out the main game side random number relating to the current symbol fluctuation, which is temporarily stored in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (holding digestion). ). Next, in step 1406, the winning lottery means 1135 refers to the main game winning lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number (winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the main game symbol winning / losing (big hit) lottery. To do. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412 and step 1413, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the main game content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines the main game side random number (for example, main game symbol determination random number, variation mode determination). A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the random number), a variation mode is determined based on the determined stop symbol, and these are temporarily stored in the main game symbol information storage unit 1191b. Note that the referenced table is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the main gaming symbol (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmitting means 1200 produces the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side. Next, at step 1416, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a uses a predetermined time (variation time according to the variation mode temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b) as a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-. Set to 1. In step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1151 determines the main game symbol according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1420, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, at step 1426, the main game symbol control means 1151 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and stores it in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a resets the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the main game symbol control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in Step 1432, the process proceeds to Step 1422, and if No in Step 1432, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining means 1171 stops the main game symbol displayed on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130 with a predetermined jackpot symbol (predetermined mode). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15 rounds for big wins, 1 round for small wins, etc.) ). In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, respectively. . Next, in step 1657, the specific game control means 1180 sets the maximum allowable counter value (for example, 65535) in the hourly number counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (time reduction big hit). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and sets the time reduction counter 1181a as the time reduction counter value. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700 in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1658, that is, when the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (non-time shortening big hit), the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-main board (production display control means 2150) side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 2000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2500, effect display control means 2150 executes a display command transmission control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b adds “1” to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 e-2 and receives it. The hold information (in particular, the main game side random number) is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to Step 2120. On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2, and the new The pending hold information corresponding to the symbol information is deleted and the remaining pending information is shifted. Next, in step 2110, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to step 2120. In step 2120, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b performs the same number of hold displays as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 e-2 on the drawing hold display unit 2142. The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200). Even in the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200). In this embodiment, as will be described later, so-called hold prefetching processing is executed based on hold information (particularly, the main game side random number) temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2. It is configured as follows. Therefore, when the main game side random number is transmitted as the hold information from the main control device 1000 side, the main display symbol of the main game symbol is based on the main game side random number transmitted on the effect display control means 2150 side. It is necessary to configure the stop symbol and the variation mode so that it can be determined in advance (for example, a table equivalent to the main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 or the main game content determination lottery table 1141a). In addition, the main control device 1000 side can preliminarily determine the stop symbol and variation mode of the main game symbol as hold information, and display the stop symbol and variation mode of the main game symbol preliminarily determined on the main control device 1000 side. It is supplemented that it may be configured to transmit to the control means 2150 side.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2205, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main control device 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (particularly, the stop symbol information of the main game symbol). ), Referring to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2, the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is determined, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2208, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side (especially the main game symbol variation mode information) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. ) And the presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152e, referring to the drawing change content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 based on the stop design of the decorative design temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 2152e, for example, the variation of the decorative design (for example, reach) Type), and the determined contents are temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2210, the main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 is based on the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3. -1 is the content of the effect executed in conjunction with the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the content of the effect mainly related to the variation display and stop display of the decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as the main effect or the main effect content). And “display update timing” and “display update content” are derived and temporarily stored in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4.

  Here, FIG. 16 (main effect table 1) is an example of the main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the result of the main game symbol (shown in the leftmost column, in this example, “losing” or “big hit”) and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (left It is shown in the second column, and in this example, only “Super Reach (total production time 60 seconds)” is illustrated) and the acquired random value (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side, the left three columns) The main effect content can be determined on the basis of (shown in the eye) (shown in the fourth column on the left side. In this example, “main effect A-1 (lost) )-Main effect A-4 (Lost) "and" Main effect A-1 (Hit) "-Main effect A-4 (Hit) and Main effect A-9 (Big) Can be determined). When the main effect content is determined, “display update timing” and “display update content” are uniquely determined. For example, when the main effect content = “main effect A-1 (losing)” or “main effect A-1 (big hit)”, “display update timing” = “at the start of change (after 0 seconds-)” "Display update content" = "drawing variation start (all columns)" and "display update timing" = "change update content 15 seconds later" "display update content" = "reach image display 1-1" Will be determined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, every time the “display update timing” is reached, the display output process of the effect moving image corresponding to “display update content” is executed. In particular, the “display update timing” in “display update content” related to reach image display is divided into a plurality of features (details will be described later).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, in "main production A-1 (losing)-main production A-4 (losing)" and "main production A-1 (big hit)-main production A-4 (big hit)" A part of “display update content” related to reach image display is configured to be the same. For example, in “main effect A-1 (losing)” and “main effect A-1 (big hit)”, “reach image display 1-1”, “reach image display” as “display update contents” related to reach image display “2-1” and “reach image display 3-1” are the same, and each “display update timing” is also the same. In other words, during the period in which the production moving image display output process corresponding to the “display update content” related to the reach image display is being executed, for the player, “main production A-1 (losing)” and “starring” It is configured so that it is difficult to determine which of “out A-1 (big hit)” is selected, in other words, whether the result of the symbol variation is “lost” or “big hit”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “main effect A-9 (big hit)” is configured to be selected only when the result is “big win”, and in “main effect A-9 (big hit)”. The “display update content” related to the reach image display is configured to be different from the “display update content” related to the reach image display in the other main effect content that can be selected. In other words, at the time when the display of the moving image for presentation corresponding to the “display update content” related to the reach image display in “main presentation A-9 (big hit)” is executed, the player will have the symbol fluctuation. It is configured so that it can be easily determined that the result is “big hit”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main effect content “main effect” that cannot be selected regardless of the value of the acquired random value (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side and illustrated in the left third column). A-5 (losing) to main effect A-8 (losing) "and" main effect A-10 (big hit) ". That is, the “display update content” related to the reach image display in these main effects content cannot be executed at the time of symbol variation start, but is predetermined after the symbol variation start, as will be described later. When the above condition is satisfied, the display output process related to the main effect content is switched.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2212, the main effect operation content determination means 2152 a-3 is based on the “display update content” temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 e, and the main effect image parts. With reference to the determination reference table 2152a-3-2, the “image part number” is determined and temporarily stored in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4.

  Here, FIG. 16 (main effect table 2) is an example of the main effect image parts determination reference table 2152a-3-2. As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the “image part number” can be determined based on the “display update content” (“reach image display 1-1” or the like) described above. As a specific example of display, for example, in the case of “reach image display 1-1”, a series of moving images to be played back as a background image. ”Appears” is configured to be played back for 10 seconds. As will be described later, from the sub main control device 2150 side, when the “display update timing” of the moving image has been reached, a command for instructing the reproduction start of the moving image is sent to the sub sub control device 2140 side. Then, since the moving image reproduction is executed for a predetermined period in the moving image reproduction process on the sub sub control device 2140 side, the reproduction content and the reproduction time of these moving images are set to the sub sub control device 2140. It is supplemented that it depends on a series of video playback processing on the side.

  Here, as described above, due to the fact that “display update timing” in “display update content” related to reach image display is divided into a plurality of parts, a series of reach moving images is reproduced on the display. In the display process, the series of reach moving images is divided into a plurality of different reach moving images, and the next reach moving image is displayed at the timing when the playback time of a certain reach moving image ends. It is configured to be played continuously. For example, when “main effect A-1 (losing)” is selected as the main effect content, “reach image display 1-1” is executed at “display update timing” = “15 seconds after start of change”, “Reach image display 2-1” is executed at “display update timing” = “25 seconds after start of change”, and “reach image display 2-1” at “display update timing” = “35 seconds after start of change”. Is executed, and “reach image display 4 (loss)” is executed at “display update timing” = “45 seconds after start of change”, so that “enemy character (strong) appears” (10 seconds on display) ) → “Select weapon (weak) for attacking enemy character” (10 seconds) → “Result of attack on enemy character (scratch)” (10 seconds) → “Enemy character escape” (10 seconds) Will be played continuously in the flow (hereinafter referred to as the The split is the period of each being played, it may be referred to as a "second 0 performance block" - "fourth production block").

  In addition, when the reproduction of the moving image related to the reach effect is started as in the conventional pachinko game machine, a predetermined playback time until the reach effect ends {for example, in the same example And 40 seconds} playback processing (so-called dripping playback), “Enemy character (strong) appears → Select weapon (weak) for attacking enemy character → Attack result (scratch) on enemy character → Escape enemy character”) ) Is configured to be executed, it can be said that such a feature is not provided.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2220, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and performs the next processing (in step 2300). The process proceeds to the decorative symbol display control process. Even in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2306, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2309, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and proceeds to step 2310. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a display update command set process described later. Next, in step 2600, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a main effect execution scheduled content switching control process described later. Next, in step 2312, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a, the main control device 1000 side determines the main game). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2312, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1. Next, in step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 2400). . Even in the case of No in step 2310 or step 2312, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display update command set process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2320 of FIG. First, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a checks the elapsed time from the start of the decorative symbol variation based on the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1. Next, in step 2321, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a confirms the contents set in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4. Next, in step 2322, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the display update timing related to the reach image display has been reached based on these confirmation results. In the case of Yes in step 2322, in step 2324, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a acquires “display update content” that has reached the display timing. Next, in step 2326, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage unit 2152f based on the acquired “display update content”, and performs processing related to the acquired “display update content”. A processing address on the side of the effect display device 2140 to be executed (meaning the head address of the processing block, which may be hereinafter referred to as a display update processing head address) is acquired. Next, in step 2328, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4, and acquires the “image part number” corresponding to the acquired “display update content”. Next, in step 2330, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (for example, a binary number sequence of 11 bits in bit length) and converts it into “mode type”. The obtained “image part number” is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (for example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive an “event type”. In step 2380, the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a accumulates the derived “mode type” and “event type” in the command transmission buffer 2152 e-3 as a pair. The images of “mode type” and “event type” accumulated in the transmission buffer 2152e-3 are shown), and the process returns to calling this subroutine.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2322, in step 2342, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a temporarily stores the confirmation result (the elapsed time since the start of variation of the decorative symbol) and the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4. With reference to the “display update timing” and “display update content”, it is determined whether or not the display update timing of “illustration change start display” (in this example, immediately after the start of change) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2342, in step 2344, the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage means 2152 f, and performs the process related to the “design change start display” on the side of the effect display device 2140. Get the display update processing start address. Next, in step 2348, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), "Type" is derived and converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence of 11 bits in bit length) based on information on symbol variation (for example, the total variation time value of the symbol variation). Derives the “event type”. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2380.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2342, in step 2352, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a temporarily stores the confirmation result (the elapsed time since the start of variation of the decorative symbol) and the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152 e-4. Refer to the displayed “display update timing” and “display update content” and display update timing of “draft temporary stop display” (in this example, “draft temporary stop display (left column)”, “draw temporary stop” It is determined whether or not the “display (right column)” or “display temporary stop display (middle column)” display update timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a acquires a display column (in this example, any one of the left column, the right column, and the middle column) that has reached the display update timing. Next, in step 2356, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage unit 2152f based on the acquired display sequence, and executes processing related to “temporary stop display” of the display sequence. The display update processing start address on the effect display device 2140 side is acquired. Next, in step 2358, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a, based on the decorative symbol stop symbol temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, the symbol number (final stop symbol) of the decorative symbol to be displayed temporarily. And may be the same). Next, in step 2360, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), In addition to deriving the “type”, the symbol number of the acquired decorative symbol is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive the “event type”. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2380.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2352, in step 2362, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a temporarily stores the confirmation result (the elapsed time since the start of variation of the decorative symbol) and the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4. Refer to the displayed “display update timing” and “display update content”, and the display update timing of “design confirmation display” (in this example, when the decoration symbol change time ends, but when the main game symbol stops display It is also possible to determine whether or not In the case of Yes in step 2362, in step 2364, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the sub-sub-side processing address storage means 2152f, and displays on the effect display device 2140 side that executes the process related to “illustration confirmation display”. Get the update processing start address. Next, in step 2366, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a acquires the symbol combination number related to the final stop symbol based on the decorative symbol stop symbol temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2368, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a converts the acquired display update processing start address into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits), The “type” is derived, and the symbol combination number of the acquired decorative symbol is converted into a predetermined binary number sequence (in this example, a binary number sequence having a bit length of 11 bits) to derive the “event type”. Then, after these series of processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 2380. If No in step 2362, the process returns to calling this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the main effect execution scheduled content switching control process according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control unit 2152 a-6 confirms the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 e-2. Next, in step 2604, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not a new hold has occurred based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 2604, in step 2606, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 displays the “display update timing” and the drawing variation time temporarily stored in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4. The timer value of the management timer 2152a-4-1 is confirmed, and the currently executed effect blocks (the aforementioned “0th effect block” to “fourth effect block”) are derived. Next, in step 2608, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 confirms the main effect content temporarily stored in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4, and displays the result of whether or not the notification is scheduled. And go to step 2610. If No in step 2604, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, in Step 2610, the main effect execution schedule content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not the result of the determination that is the derived notification schedule is “losing”. In the case of Yes in Step 2610, in Step 2612, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 confirms the hold information (particularly, the main game side random number) related to the new hold. Next, in step 2614, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not a hold that is a jackpot schedule has occurred based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 2614, in step 2616, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 makes a lottery determination on whether or not to switch the main effect content with a predetermined lottery probability based on the derived effect block. Execute and go to step 2620. Here, as an example of the lottery probability, for example, when the current effect block is “0th effect block”, 1/10, and when the current effect block is “first effect block”, 1/8. When the current effect block is “second effect block”, 1/4, and when the current effect block is “third effect block”, the effect block becomes later from the start of variation. A configuration having a relatively high probability can be mentioned. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2614, in step 2618, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 has a predetermined low probability (relatively lower probability than step 2616) based on the derived effect block. The lottery of whether or not to switch the main effect content is executed with the following lottery probability, and the process proceeds to Step 2620. Here, as an example of the lottery probability, for example, when the current effect block is “0th effect block”, 1/20, and when the current effect block is “first effect block”, 1/40. When the current effect block is “second effect block”, 1/80, and when the current effect block is “third effect block”, 1/100, etc. A configuration having a relatively low probability can be mentioned. By configuring in this way, as the effect block comes later from the start of the change, the possibility that a hold that is scheduled to be a big hit occurs when the switchable lottery is won.

  Next, in step 2620, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not the switchable lottery is not won. In the case of Yes in step 2620, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2620, in step 2622, the main production execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 is based on the derived production block. The main effect content “main effect A-5 (losing) to main effect A-8 (losing)” that cannot be selected at the time of starting the above-described symbol variation is determined. Here, in the case of the determination, for example, when the current effect block is “0th effect block”, “main effect A-5 (losing)” and when the current effect block is “first effect block” Is “main effect A-6 (losing)”, and when the current effect block is “second effect block”, it is “main effect A-7 (losing)”, and the current effect block is “third effect”. In the case of “block”, “main effect A-8 (losing)” can be exemplified. Next, in step 2624, main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 derives “display update timing”, “display update content”, and “image part number” based on the determined main effect content, The contents currently set in the main effect execution scheduled contents storage area 2152e-4 are overwritten and updated, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. With this configuration, when the new “display update timing” is reached after the overwriting update, content completely different from the content displayed before the overwriting update is displayed. The Rukoto. For example, “main effect A-1 (losing)” is selected as the main effect content, and until 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation, in other words, before the execution of “second effect block”, “enemy character (strong)” Appears ”→“ Select weapon (weak) for enemy character attack ”is played and displayed, and when the overwriting is updated 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation, a new“ display ”is displayed. In other words, after 35 seconds from the start of the change as the “update timing”, in other words, at the start of execution of the “third effect block”, the display content is switched to “story movie (third episode)”.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2610, in step 2630, main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not a big hit confirmation notification is currently being executed (in this example, main effect content). It is sufficient to determine whether or not the period is after the “0th effect block” when “main effect A-9 (big hit)” is selected. In the case of Yes in Step 2630, in Step 2632, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 confirms the hold information (particularly, the main game side random number) related to the new hold. Next, in step 2634, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not a hold corresponding to a big hit schedule has occurred based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 2634, in step 2636, the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 is the main effect content that cannot be selected at the time of the above-described symbol variation start, and the big hit is scheduled to occur multiple times. The main effect content (in this example, “main effect A-10 (big hit)” and the main effect content determined so that the premier movie is reproduced and displayed) is determined in step 2624. By shifting, overwriting is updated with “display update timing”, “display update content”, and “image part number” related to the main effect content. If No in step 2630 or step 2634, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. By configuring in this way, for example, “main effect A-9 (big hit)” is selected as the main effect content, and until 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation, in other words, until the execution of “second effect block” is completed. In addition, in a situation where a moving image of “big hit fixed notification movie 1” → “big hit fixed notification movie 2” is reproduced and displayed, when the overwriting update is performed 30 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, a new “display” is displayed. In other words, after 35 seconds from the start of the “update timing”, in other words, at the start of execution of the “third effect block”, the display content is switched to “Premier Movie 3”.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the special game display control means 2152d determines whether or not the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2406, the special game display control unit 2152d turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. In step 2408, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to execute a big hit start display, and then proceeds to step 2422.

  Next, in step 2422, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to obtain information on the number of rounds and the number of winnings based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side. indicate. Next, in step 2430, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2430, in step 2432, the special game display control means 2152d uses the effect display device 2140 to execute the big hit end display. In step 2436, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 2500). In addition, also in the case of No in step 2404 or step 2430, the process proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display command transmission control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the information transmission control means 2153 confirms the inside of the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. Next, in step 2504, the information transmission control means 2153, based on the confirmation result, information accumulated in the command transmission buffer 2152e-3 (the above-mentioned “mode type” and “event type” are paired). Information) does not exist. If YES in step 2504, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2504, in step 2510, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d acquires a set of information in which “mode type” and “event type” are paired from the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. At the same time, the acquired set of information is deleted from the command transmission buffer 2152e-3. Next, in step 2512, the transmission information generation control means 2153d clears (zero clears) the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b. Here, in this example, each of the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b is configured to be able to store a binary sequence of 12 bits, and the clear (zero clear) means all of these. This means that the bit is cleared (cleared to zero). Next, in step 2514, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d sets a start bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b (in this example, the maximum bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a). “1” is set in the upper bit, and “0” is set in the most significant bit in the second command transmission buffer 2153b). Next, in step 2516, the transmission information generation control means 2153d sets the acquired “mode type” (11 bits) to a lower bit than the most significant bit in the first command transmission buffer 2153a. Next, in step 2518, the transmission information generation control unit 2153d sets the acquired “event type” (11 bits) to a lower bit than the most significant bit in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 2520, the communication control unit 2153e displays the contents of the first command transmission buffer 2153a and the second command transmission buffer 2153b based on a predetermined communication method (for example, a handshake communication method in serial communication technology). Then, the process proceeds to step 2502.

  Next, processing on the sub-sub board (effect display device 2140) side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 24 is a main flowchart of the sub-sub board (effect display device 2140). First, in step 3200, the effect display device 2140 executes a display command reception control process described later. Next, in step 3600, effect display apparatus 2140 executes a command analysis / image display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 3200. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a display command reception control process executed on the sub (sub-sub board) side according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3210, the communication control means 2143e confirms the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side. Next, in step 3212, the communication control unit 2143 e determines whether or not transmission information from the effect display control device 2150 side has been received based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 3212, in step 3214, the communication control means 2143e determines whether the most significant bit of the received content is “1”, in other words, whether it is the first command. In the case of Yes in step 3214, in step 3216, the communication control means 2143e receives the transmission information (bit string) for the first command from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and sets it in the first command reception buffer 2143a. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (command analysis / image display control process in step 3600). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3214, in step 3218, the communication control unit 2143e receives the transmission information (bit string) for the second command from the reception port for the effect display control device 2150 side, and receives the second command reception buffer 2143b. Set to. Next, in step 3220, the information reception control unit 2143 turns on the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage unit 2145, and proceeds to the next processing (command analysis / image display control processing in step 3600). To do. If No in step 3212, the process proceeds to the next process (command analysis / image display control process in step 3600).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the command analysis / image display control process executed on the sub (sub-sub board) side according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the image display control means 2144 determines whether or not the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145 is on. If YES in step 3602, in step 3604, the image display control means 2144 turns off the display control execution permission flag in the image display related information temporary storage means 2145. Next, in step 3608, the image display control means 2144 derives the display update processing start address based on the bit string set in the first command reception buffer 2143a, and proceeds to step 3610. Here, as described above, since the content of the first command transmitted from the effect display control means 2150 is the display update processing start address on the effect display device 2140 side, it is set in the first command reception buffer 2143a. The bit string means the start address of the processing block in the display update process. If No in step 3602, the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process in step 3200).

  Next, in step 3610, the image display control means 2144 determines whether or not the derived display update processing start address is the start address in the processing update processing block related to “reach image display”. In the case of Yes in step 3610, in step 3614, the image display control means 2144 derives an “image part number” based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3616, the image display control means 2144 reads out the program to which the derived display update processing start address is assigned and uses the derived “image part number” as a parameter (so-called argument). (As a result, it is reproduced and displayed by the number of frames of moving image data corresponding to “image part number”), and the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process of step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3610, in step 3630, the image display control means 2144 has the derived display update process start address as the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “design change start display”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3630, in step 3632, the image display control means 2144 derives information related to symbol variation (such as the total variation time value of the symbol variation) based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153 b. . In step 3636, the image display control means 2144 reads out and executes the program to which the derived display update processing start address is assigned {as a result, a predetermined moving image (for example, “illustration variation start display”) (for example, Then, an image on which all the display columns of the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 is reproduced and displayed}, and the process proceeds to the next process (display command reception control process in step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3630, in step 3640, the image display control means 2144 has the derived display update process start address as the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “designation temporary stop display”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3640, in step 3642, the image display control means 2144 derives the symbol number of the decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3644, the image display control means 2144 reads and executes the program to which the derived display update processing start address is assigned {as a result, based on the symbol number of the derived decorative symbol, A predetermined moving image related to “stop display” (for example, an image in which the symbol variation in the display sequence of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 is reproduced and displayed)}, the next processing ( The process proceeds to display command reception control processing in step 3200.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3640, in other words, if it is possible to determine that the derived display update process start address is the start address in the process block of the display update process related to “illustration confirmation display”, step In 3652, the image display control means 2144 derives the symbol combination number of the decorative symbol to be confirmed based on the bit string set in the second command transmission buffer 2153b. In step 3654, the image display control means 2144 reads out and executes the program to which the derived display update processing start address is assigned {as a result, based on the symbol combination number of the derived decorative symbol, A predetermined moving image (for example, an image in which shaking fluctuations in all the display rows of the decorative symbols are statically displayed on the drawing display unit 2141) is reproduced and displayed according to “the figure fixed display”, and the next processing (step 3200) Display command reception control processing).

(Function)
By configuring as described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content (main effect content) executed in conjunction with the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, and the variation ends. If a new hold occurs during the change in the situation set as the execution schedule until the execution schedule, it is possible to switch the production content set as the execution schedule to a completely different production content. Therefore, the variation of the production contents becomes rich, and for the player, even if the production contents being executed are low in expectation of big hit, the new hold is caused by the production change when a new hold occurs. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur at the time of digestion, and the interest of the production will be improved (and there will also be an effect of preventing stoppage).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a new jackpot is newly made during the change in the situation where the production contents that can be notified that the jackpot is confirmed at an early stage before the end of the change of the decorative symbol are executed. Even if the jackpot is confirmed for the player, it is possible to switch to the production contents that can be notified that the jackpot will be generated multiple times when a scheduled hold occurs. It becomes possible to have a sense of expectation that further jackpots will be generated due to the change in production when a new hold occurs, and the interest of the production will be improved (and there is also an effect of preventing stoppage) ). In addition, for the player, once the fact that the big hit has been confirmed is notified, it will be a flow to additionally notify that a further big hit will occur, so it is understood as compared to the case where both are notified simultaneously As a result, it is possible to provide an effect that can avoid excessive swearing.

(Supplementary explanation)
In the present embodiment, only the content of the effect related to the reach image display is illustrated as the content of the switchable effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation content of the decorative symbol can be switched. Also good. For example, if a new hold (especially a hold that is scheduled to be a big hit) occurs during the change of the decorative symbol or temporary stop display in the “0th effect block”, the decoration is displayed. You may comprise so that a so-called total rotation fluctuation | variation may be performed by which the display is fluctuate | varied and displayed in the state in which the symbol was aligned with the big hit symbol. In that case, it may be configured such that the total rotation variation is continuously executed until the symbol variation related to the new suspension is completed (in other words, over a plurality of symbol variations).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main effect content that can be selected at the time of symbol variation start is configured to be switched to the main effect content that cannot be selected at the time of symbol variation start. Is not limited, and may be configured to enable switching to the main effect content that can be selected at the time of the start of symbol variation. For example, “main effect A-1 (losing)” is selected as the main effect content, and until 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation, in other words, before the execution of “second effect block”, “enemy character (strong)” In the situation where a moving image of “Selected Weapon (Weak) for Enemy Character Attack” is played and displayed when a new hold occurs 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation, It is configured to switch to “main effect A-4 (losing)”. When configured in this manner, after 35 seconds from the start of the new “display update timing”, in other words, at the start of execution of the “third effect block”, “attack result on enemy character (fatal injury)” It will be switched to the display content. Here, the switching process is performed in a series of flow of “Enemy character (strong) appears” → “Select weapon (weak) for attacking enemy character” → “Attack result on enemy character (fatal wound)”. Since it is a flow that cannot appear if it is not done, it will act as a so-called discomfort production for the player, and it will be possible to create a depth of production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main effect content switching possibility lottery is won, the main effect content switching process is executed immediately. In such a case, it may be configured to further determine in which effect block the main effect content is to be switched, and in that case, “display update timing” related to the main effect content until immediately before the determined effect block, What is necessary is just to comprise so that the overwrite update process of "display update content" and "image part number" may be waited. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, when further hold occurs during the waiting period of the overwrite update process, it may be unclear which hold is caused by the overwrite update process. Since it is assumed, it is preferable that such information (information relating to the overwriting update process caused by any suspension) can be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the condition for switching to the content of the effect (in this example, “main effect A-10 (big hit)”) that can be notified that the big hit is scheduled to occur a plurality of times is used. It is assumed that the production content (in this example, “main production A-9 (big hit)”) that can be notified that the big hit has been confirmed at an early stage before the end of the change is being executed. Here, for example, effects such as “main effect A-1 (big hit) to main effect A-4 (big hit)” are executed so as not to notify that the big hit is confirmed at an early stage. In such a situation, it is assumed that it is difficult to satisfy the condition. In such a case, for example, the main effect A-9 (big hit) is once switched to the big hit. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may switch to "main production A-10 (big hit)" after alert | reporting that.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, the information notified in the contents of the effect after switching is configured to be information related to whether or not the newly generated hold is made, but is not limited to this, and the newly added information It is also possible to configure so as to notify information relating to the content of the hold that has occurred. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is a modified example (modified example 1) from the present embodiment, and only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a main effect execution scheduled content switching control process according to the subroutine of Step 2600 in FIG. 19 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2614 (Modification 1) to Step 2622 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to change the contents of the production at the time of the new on-holding occurrence, at the time of the new on-hold digestion. In addition to predetermining the content of the production, the content of the production to be switched is determined based on the content of the production determined in advance. That is, in Step 2614 (Variant 1), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 newly generates based on the main game side random number temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2. It is determined whether or not the hold is a trigger hold (for example, a hold having a winning random number with a high expectation degree of big hit or a variation mode determining random number for which long-term variation is determined). If Yes in Step 2614 (Modification 1), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, if No in Step 2614 (Modification 1), in Step 2618 (Modification 1), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means is executed. 2152a-6 predetermines the content of the main effect at the time of digestion of the trigger hold based on the hold information (particularly the main game side random number) related to the trigger hold. For example, when it is determined in advance that the trigger hold result is “losing” and a long-term fluctuation (for example, 60 seconds) is determined, “main effect A-4 (losing)” is set to the trigger holding. It can be determined in advance as the main production content at the time of digestion (hereinafter described along with this example). Next, in Step 2622 (Variant 1), the main production execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6, based on the pre-determined main production content, “main production A-5 (losing) to main production A-8 ( The content to be played (image part number) is determined. Here, as the reproduction content, the content of “main production A-4 (losing)” is notified. For example, “Next notice! The enemy character (weak) is fatally injured with a weapon (strong)”. It is possible to exemplify reproducing a moving image such as “Make!

(Function)
By configuring as described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, under a situation in which a certain effect content is determined as the execution schedule until the end of the change determined at the change start time of the decorative symbol, When a new hold (especially the above-described trigger hold) occurs during the change, it is possible to switch to a production content that can notify the type of production that is scheduled to occur when the new hold is completed. In other words, since it becomes possible to make the relevance of the production content after the switching and the production content scheduled to occur at the time of the new hold-up, it is possible to further improve the entertainment interest of the production It becomes possible.

  In addition, when comprised in this way, when one or more hold | maintains existed before the hold digest used as a trigger hold, the production contents from the said switching until the hold digest used as a trigger hold It is preferable that the content is a series of production contents. For example, under the situation where the trigger hold occurred in the hold where the digestion order is the third while the design is changing (the execution of a certain effect content), the execution of the certain effect content as exemplified above When the process of switching the production contents is performed, the moving image of “Next notice! The enemy character (weak) is deadly wounded with a weapon (strong)! Or, after the switchover, the video image “Next notice! Enemy character (weak) appears!” Is played. Playing a moving image of “Bringing ~”, and in the second hold in the digestion order, a configuration that plays back a moving image of “letting an enemy character (weak) be fatally wounded” ”is divided. Can do.

(Modification 2)
In the present embodiment (and modification example 1), when the execution decision related to the main effect content switching process is made, the main effect content switching process is executed regardless of the player's intention. Although it is configured, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to determine whether or not to switch the main effect content based on the player's intention. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is a modified example (modified example 2) from the present embodiment, and only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a main effect execution scheduled content switching control process according to the subroutine of Step 2600 in FIG. 19 in Modification 2 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are about Step 2624 (Modification 2), Step 2626 (Modification 2), and Step 2640 (Modification 2) to Step 2648 (Modification 2), and the purpose thereof is the main production content. This is a configuration in which the main effect content switching process is executed only when the execution decision related to the switching process is made and the player desires to execute the main effect content switching. That is, in step 2624 (change 2), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 operates the effect operation device 4000 on the effect display device 2140, thereby switching the main effect content. (For example, a message “Pressing the sub-input button to switch the effect is a chance!” Is displayed). Next, in Step 2626 (Modification 2), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 turns on the main effect content switching permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and Step 2640 (Modification 2). Migrate to

  Next, in Step 2640 (Modification 2), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control unit 2152a-6 determines whether or not the main effect content switching permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. . In the case of Yes in Step 2640 (Modification 2), in Step 2642 (Modification 2), the main performance execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines whether or not the performance operation device 4000 has been operated. In the case of Yes in Step 2642 (Variation 2), in Step 2644 (Variation 2), the main production execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 determines “Display update timing” based on the content of the main production determined in Step 2622 and Step 2636. ”,“ Display update content ”and“ image part number ”are derived, and the content currently set in the main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152e-4 is overwritten and updated. Next, in step 2646 (change 2), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control unit 2152a-6 turns off the main effect content switching permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and makes this subroutine a caller. Return. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2642 (Modification 2), in Step 2648 (Modification 2), the main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152a-6 starts execution of the effect block serving as a switching timing (for example, switching timing). It is determined whether or not a period until the time elapses. If Yes in Step 2648 (Modification 2), the process proceeds to Step 2646 (Modification 2). If No in Step 2648 (Modification 2), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. If the answer is No in Step 2640 (Modification 2), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

(Function)
With the configuration as described above, in the second modification from the present embodiment, a new hold is made during the change in a situation in which a certain content is determined and set as an execution schedule until the end of the change. When the event occurs, it is possible to switch the content of the performance set as the execution schedule to the content of the performance that can notify the information about whether or not the new suspension is concerned, and the player can As a result of the effect content switching process being executed only when switching execution is desired, it is possible to reflect the player's intention as to whether or not to notify the information about whether or not the new hold has been made.

  In this example, the production content switching process is always executed when the production operation device 4000 is operated. However, even when the production operation device 4000 is operated, You may comprise so that the switching process of effect content may not be performed. In that case, for example, in a part of the case where the answer is Yes in Step 2620, by operating the effect operation device 4000, it is configured to notify that the switching of the main effect content is performed, while the notification Even if the effect operation device 4000 is operated later, the effect content switching process may not be executed. Moreover, even if the case where the effect content switching process is executed based on the presence / absence of the operation of the effect operation device 4000 and the case where the effect content switching process is executed regardless of the presence / absence of the operation of the effect operation device 4000 are mixed. In that case, it may be configured to determine which case is to be executed based on the jackpot expectation degree related to the hold that is the trigger for executing the switching process. More specifically, when the jackpot expectation level related to the hold is high, the effect content switching process is executed based on the presence / absence of the operation of the effect operation device 4000, while the jackpot expectation level related to the hold is low. Is configured so that the effect content switching process is executed regardless of whether or not the effect operating device 4000 is operated. By configuring in this way, when the production operation device 4000 is operated and the production content switching process is executed, the big hit expectation degree related to the hold that triggered the execution of the switching process is increased. Since it will increase, it becomes possible to further improve the interest of the game (production).

1000 Main controller 1100 Game control means, 1110 Entrance determination means 1111 Main game start entrance entrance determination means, 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means, 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Auxiliary Game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1130 hold control means 1131 main game symbol hold means, 1131a main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132 auxiliary game symbol hold means, 1132a auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1135 pass / fail lottery means, 1135a special Game transition determining means 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 Main game pass / fail lottery table 1140 Symbol content determining means, 1141 Main game content determining means 1141a Main game content determining lottery table, 1142 Auxiliary game content determining means 1142a Auxiliary game content Lottery table for determination, 1150 display control means 1151, main game symbol control means, 1151a main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 auxiliary game symbol control means 1152a auxiliary game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1160 Electric accessory switching control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Open timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 Game state temporary storage means 1191 Main game state temporary Storage means, 1191a flag temporary storage means 1191b main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1191c special game related information temporary storage means 1192 auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1192a auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192b auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1200 Information transmission means 1300 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral equipment 2110 Main game start port 2111 Main game start port entrance detecting device 2112 Main game start port electric equipment 2130 Main game symbol display device 2131 Main game symbol display unit 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2120 Grand prize opening, 2121 Grand prize opening prize detection device 2122 Grand prize opening, electrical equipment, 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral equipment 2210 Auxiliary game start opening, 2211 Auxiliary game start opening ball detection device 2220 Auxiliary Game symbol display device, 2221 Technical symbol display unit 2222 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2150 Effect display control means 2151 Display information receiving means, 2151a Main-side information temporary storage means 2152 Display control means, 2152a Decorative symbol display control means 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means, 2152a-1-1 drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 drawing stop symbol determination lottery table, 2152a-3 main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3-1 main effect operation content determination lottery table, 2152a-3-2 Main effect image parts determination lottery table 2152a-4 Fluctuation time management timer, 2152a-4-1 Drawing fluctuation time management timer 2152a-6 Main effect execution scheduled content switching control means 2152b Drawing hold information display control Means, 2152d Special Game Display Control Means 2152e Production Table Display related information temporary storage means, 2152e-2 drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-3 command transmission buffer, 2152e-4 main effect execution scheduled content storage area 2152f sub-sub processing address storage means 2153 information transmission control means, 2153a 1 Command transmission buffer 2153b Second command transmission buffer, 2153d Transmission information generation control means 2153e Communication control means, 2140 Production display device 2141 Drawing display unit, 2142 Drawing hold display unit 2143 Information reception control unit, 2143a First command reception Buffer 2143b second command reception buffer, 2143e communication control means 2144 image display control means, 2145 image display related information temporary storage means 4000 effect operating device, 3000 prize ball payout control device

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An operation member capable of detecting the presence or absence of an input operation by a player;
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit that controls the output of information,
The main control unit
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by entering the starting port;
A success / failure determination means for performing a determination of success / failure based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Identification information display content determination means for determining the variation time and stop identification information of the identification information based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, triggered by the determination of validity by the validity determination means,
Based on the content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling the display of the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
If the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a win, special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player, triggered by the fact that the stop identification information is displayed on the identification information display section,
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquisition unit, a random number temporary storage unit that temporarily stores the acquired random number as a hold until permission determination by the determination unit is permitted,
A means for transmitting game information necessary for information output executed on the sub-control unit side to the sub-control unit side, and when the variation time of the identification information is determined by the identification information display content determination unit, this is determined. Game information that can be transmitted in advance to the sub-control unit side information related to the random number temporarily stored in the random-number temporary storage unit, prior to the determination of whether or not by the determination unit Transmission means,
The sub-control unit
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main control unit;
This is a means for determining a series of information output contents linked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, triggered by the information regarding the fluctuation time being received by the game information receiving means. Information output content determining means for determining the information output content of
Information output control means for outputting the information output content determined by the information output content determination means;
Holding information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information on the random number received by the game information receiving means,
Information output content determination means
Based on the information related to the variation time under a situation where certain information output contents have been determined, a plurality of timings are provided within a period from the start of the variation display of the identification information to the display of the stop identification information. A case in which a predetermined condition based on the information on the random number temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage unit is satisfied when the timing of each of the plurality of timings is reached after the start of the variable display of information The pachinko gaming machine further comprises information output content switching control means capable of redetermining information output content different from the certain information output content triggered by an input operation by the operation member.

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