JP2014064689A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further improve game interest in a pachinko game machine provided with a storage device that can store game balls (safe balls) rolling on a game area.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine is provided with a storage device 2500 which can store game balls rolling in a game area 120 up to a prescribed upper limit number. A game state can be shifted to a special game state which is advantageous to a player and can put variable prize winning ports 2120, 2220 into an open state until the prescribed number of game balls enters the variable prize winning ports 2120, 2220 or a prescribed time elapses on the basis of entering of game balls into start ports 2110, 2210. The storage device 2500 can discharge a part or all of stored game balls toward ball entry ports other than the variable prize winning ports 2120, 2220 among a plurality of ball entry ports when a prescribed condition is satisfied.

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines are now called “special symbols” (or main game symbols) on the 7-segment display, etc., when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is variably displayed 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 special winning opening that is normally closed This is a type of machine (so-called “first-class pachinko game machine”) that shifts to (a game of contents that a so-called attacker opens 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 kind of pachinko game machine, in order to differentiate from other kinds, it is focused on how to devise and give high interest. For example, when a storage device capable of storing a game ball (safe ball) rolling on a game area is provided and a predetermined condition is satisfied, a method of releasing the stored game ball is one of them. One.

JP-A-3-247372 JP 2005-334464 A

  However, since such a technique has been widely used, there is a problem that further improvement is necessary in order to improve the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A game area where the game ball rolls (for example, a game area 120);
A plurality of entrances into which game balls rolling in a game area (for example, game area 120) can enter;
A starting opening (for example, the second main game starting opening 2210) that is one of the plurality of starting openings;
A variable winning opening (for example, a first big winning opening 2120) that is one of the plurality of winning openings and that can be opened and closed;
A storage device (for example, storage device 2500) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of game balls rolling in a game region (for example, game region 120),
Based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening (for example, the second main game start opening 2210), the game state is advantageous for the player, and the predetermined entry to the variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening 2120) is made. In a pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to shift to a special gaming state in which a variable number of winning holes (for example, the first big winning hole 2120) can be opened until a predetermined time has passed,
When the storage device (for example, the storage device 2500) satisfies a predetermined condition, the storage device (for example, the storage device 2500) is directed toward a game entrance other than the variable game entrance (for example, the first grand prize entrance 2120) among the plurality of game entrances. , Configured to be able to release some or all of the stored game balls,
A storage number counting means (for example, a storage number detection sensor 2501) for counting the number of game balls stored in the storage device (for example, the storage apparatus 2500) is provided, and a storage number counting means (for example, a storage number detection sensor 2501). The pachinko gaming machine is configured to be able to notify the number counted in (1).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with a storage device capable of storing a game ball (safe ball) rolling on the gaming area, there is no conventional pachinko gaming machine. There is an effect that a new gameability can be created.

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 an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 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. 8 is a flowchart of the storage device control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 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. 11 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 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. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of sub liquid crystal display control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of special gaming display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 (Variation 1) is a flowchart of the storage device control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 24 (Modification 1) is an operation diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. The “storage device” is a device for holding a game ball and then dropping it. However, a mechanism for holding the ball (for example, a mechanism that prevents the game ball from falling by its own weight by a stopper, and an electromagnet from its own weight drop by the game ball). The mechanism for pulling up with a strong force, etc.) and the holding mode (a mode in which the game ball is completely stopped, a mode in which the game ball is circulated, etc.) are not limited at all. “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 (random number value)” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a narrowly defined random number (for example, Hard random numbers as random numbers, 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. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . 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). “Toward the entrance” is a concept that includes not only those that go directly to the entrance due to the falling weight of the game ball, but also those that go indirectly to the entrance. Indirectly, for example, the game ball's own weight falling direction is changed to a direction toward the entrance by another guide member (a member that can change the falling direction of the game ball, such as a nail or a windmill). The mode to do can be mentioned. The “notification possible” is not limited to the notification mode, and may be any notification mode that the player can recognize with the five senses (mainly visual, auditory, and tactile).

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 multifunction machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applicable to other game machines (for example, conventional 1st type, 2nd type, 3rd type, general pachinko game machines such as general electric roles). . Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, 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 the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood 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. The game area 120 includes a first main game start port 2110, a second main game start port 2210, an auxiliary game start port 2410, a mechanism such as a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown), various general winning ports, and the like. First grand prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220, first main game symbol display device 2130, second main game symbol display device 2230, effect display device 2140, auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, storage device 2500, center decoration 192 and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start opening 2110 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the first main game. Specifically, the first main game start port 2110 includes a first main game start port entrance detection device (first entrance detection device) 2111 and a first main game start port electrical accessory (electric accessory). 2112. Here, the first main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start entrance 2110, and the first main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the first main game start opening electric accessory 2112 changes between a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win the first main game start opening 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Next, the second main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the second main game start port 2210 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device (second entrance detection device) 2211. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 2210, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Generate entrance ball information.

  Here, in this example, a storage device 2500 and a second main game start port 2210, which will be described later, are arranged at positions that overlap each other. As will be described later, the second main game start port 2210 is used during normal games. The game ball is configured so that almost no game balls enter.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2410 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device (entrance detection device) 2411. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the auxiliary game start port 2410, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2410 triggers a lottery to expand the first main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the first main game start port 2110.

  Next, the storage device 2500 is provided above the second main game start port 2210. {In this embodiment, the game balls discharged from the storage device 2500 are almost certainly (for example, 99% or more). It is configured to win a game start opening 2210}, and is a device capable of storing and discharging game balls up to a predetermined number (in this example, a maximum of five, the purpose of which is the second main game) This is due to the fact that the upper limit of the symbol hold is 4, and specifically, in the situation where the second main game symbol is not changed and the second main game symbol hold is 0, 2) When the stored game balls are continuously discharged toward the main game start port 2210, the number is set so that the upper limit of the second main game symbol can be reached). As a specific configuration, the storage device 2500 includes a storage ball detection device (storage ball detection sensor) 2501, a stopper 2502, a stopper drive solenoid 2502-a, and a secondary effect display device (sub liquid crystal) 2510. . Here, the stored ball detection device 2501 is a sensor that measures the number of game balls stored in the storage device 2500, and generates stored ball number information (stored ball number command) indicating the number of stored balls at the time of measurement. . The stopper 2502 is driven by a stopper driving solenoid 2502-a to a closed position where the game ball can be stored in the storage device 2500 and an open position where the game ball in the storage device 2500 can be discharged (in this example, a game Slide left and right as viewed from the person side). Next, the sub-effect display device (sub liquid crystal) 2510 is configured to be able to display the number of stored balls in the storage device (particularly, display in the stored ball number display area 2511) and effects. In addition, a touch panel sensor T is provided on the front surface portion of the sub-effect display device 2510 on the transparent plate 106, and the game ball in the storage device 2500 can be discharged when triggered by an input to the touch panel sensor T. (Also generates storage release information). Storage device 2500 and subsidiary effect display device 2510 may have an integrated structure or may be configured separately. In the present embodiment, the storage device 2500 is provided only above the second main game start port 2210. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the storage device 2500 may be provided above the first main game start port 2110. The first main game start port 2110 and the second main game start port 2210 may be provided above each.

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 are opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game in the shape of a horizontal rectangle. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 2120 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 2140, and the second big prize opening 2220 is located above the effect display device 2140 (discharged from the storage device 2500). The purpose of the game ball is to ensure that the game ball does not enter either the first grand prize opening 2120 or the second grand prize opening 2220. Not limited). As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) is a first grand prize opening prize detection device (first prize detection device) 2121 for detecting a game ball entry {first prize detection device]. 2 grand prize opening winning detection device (second winning detection device) 2221} and 1st big winning opening electric accessory (first electric accessory) 2122 {second big prize opening electric accessory (second electric accessory) 2222}. Here, the first grand prize winning prize detection device 2121 (second big prize winning prize winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize winning opening 2120 (second big prize winning opening 2220). The first big winning opening entrance information (second big winning opening entering information) indicating the entering at the time of entering is generated. The first grand prize opening electric role 2122 (second big prize opening electric role 2222) is a game in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) or is difficult to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is changed to an open state in which the ball is easy to win a prize {for example, first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a). It is feasible by exciting and demagnetizing}. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first main game and a special game based on the second main game may be executed with a single special winning opening. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode of the big prize opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable 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, It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called so-called, a so-called advancing state in which the bar-like member provided in the big prize opening protrudes toward the player side and a retracted state in which it is retracted toward the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10). (However, this is only a preferable aspect and is not limited to this.)

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game symbol). It is a device that executes the display and the like. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) includes a first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). In addition, the 1st main game symbol display part 2131 (2nd main game symbol display part 2231) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9". ”Is displayed with 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of losing {but not limited to this, a 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a method in which the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is not displayed by giving a directing role to the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself, the effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like the display apparatus 2310. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 (2310) mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol, A decorative ball display of the decorative symbol is performed. Specifically, the display control of the effect display control means 2320, which will be described later, displays on the screen a decorative symbol display area 2311 (not shown) in which the decorative symbol change display and stop display are executed, and the first main game symbol. A first hold display unit 2312a (not shown) in which a corresponding decorative symbol hold display is executed, and a second hold display unit 2312b (not shown) in which a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the second main game symbol is executed; Is formed. 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 auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, 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 game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2110 (second main game starting port 2210) (ie, game Main control device (main board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub control) that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that adds interest to the game content Main control unit) 2320, an effect display device (sub-sub control unit) 2310 that mainly performs effect display, and supply from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 having a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls to be played to the upper ball tray 110, and a prize ball payout control device for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216 000, a launching device 232 that launches game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, and each part of the pachinko gaming machine A power supply unit 290 that supplies electric power, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (opposite the game side).

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out game balls based on the main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board 1000. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker 114, Mainly configured are a sub-control board 2000 that controls the execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp 190, error notification, and the like, and a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including these control boards. The sub-control board 2000 includes a sub-main control unit 2320 for controlling various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as decoration pattern change / stop, sound from the speaker 114, lighting of the game effect lamp 190, and error notification. , Two control units of a sub-sub control unit 2310 that performs display processing such as a decorative symbol variation display / stop display and a hold display or a notice display on the effect display device 2140 are provided. Here, the main control board 1000, the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub-main control unit 2320, and the sub-sub control unit 2310 include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores a program that prescribes arithmetic processes of the CPU, A RAM that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board 1000 includes a winning mouth sensor S {first main game start entrance entrance detection device 2211, second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111, auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device 2411, 1st grand prize opening prize detection device 2121, 2nd big prize opening prize detection device 2221, general winning detection apparatus (not shown, the general winning entry is a winning entrance that has a winning ball but does not perform symbol lottery )}, Touch panel sensor T, storage ball number detection sensor 2501, drive solenoid (not shown), such as the above-described first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a, etc., information A display LED (not shown) or the like is electrically connected to an input / output device essential for the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is controlled based on an input signal from each input device. Further, the main control board 1000 is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the sub control board 2000 (sub-main control unit 2320 and sub-sub control part 2310). And the like (commands) relating to the award ball payout control board 3000 and information (commands) relating to performance / game progress etc. to the sub-control board 2000. The main control board 1000 can be connected to the hall computer H or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and is connected to the hall computer H via the external connection terminal, whereby the main control board 1000 is connected. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device. In the present embodiment, the touch panel sensor T and the stored ball number detection sensor 2501 are configured to be connected to the main control board 1000. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control board 2000 (sub main control). Unit 2320, sub-sub control unit 2310) and the like. Further, it may be configured not to be connected to any substrate. In that case, the storage device 2500 may be configured to execute control processing related to the touch panel sensor T and the stored ball number detection sensor 2501. Good.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board 1000 and the winning ball payout control board 3000 are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board 1000 and the sub main The control unit 2320 is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board 1000 to the sub-main control unit 2320 (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a device that can be operated by the player and the prize ball payout mechanism 210 for paying out the game balls. The game ball lending request is received and transmitted to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Connected to the game ball lending device 100. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launching device (launching handle, firing motor, ball feeding device). Etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device 100 is separately provided and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device 100 may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, the sub-control board 2000, as described above, the effect display device 2140 for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the sub-effect display device (sub liquid crystal) 2510, the speaker 114, the game effect lamp 190, and other driving effects. It is connected to a device (not shown). In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub control unit 2310 are provided in the sub-control board 2000, and the sub-main control unit 2320 controls the sound output from the speaker 114 and the gaming effect ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp 190 and determination control of display contents displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device and the sub-effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit 2310. ) Is performed. In this embodiment, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub control unit 2310 are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board 2000. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the sub-sub control unit 2310 executes voice control (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

  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 gaming peripheral devices (first main gaming peripheral device A, second main gaming peripheral device B, first and second main gaming shared peripheral device C, auxiliary gaming peripheral device D), A sub-main control unit 2320 (production display control unit 2320) related to the production is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000, so that information can be transmitted. ing. Further, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320) is electrically connected to the sub sub control unit 2310 (effect display means 2310) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like. It is connected. 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 unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320), the sub sub control unit 2310 (effect display means 2310), the prize ball payout control device 3000, and the like store data and programs in hardware. ROM, RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. 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 (first main game, second main game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information on the game peripheral device 2000 side. {For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R big hit (with a ball), 2R big hit (without a ball), small hit, lost}, information on a change mode (for example, change time), special game Information transmission control means 1300 (and a command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands) for transmitting a start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize for a game ball to various prize openings And a prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball.

  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 an upper limit number, and a first to be described later On the basis of each random number, a random determination means 1135 for lottery for determining whether the special game is successful or not and whether the first main game start opening electrical accessory 2112 is open based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, Symbol content determination means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, display control means 1150 for controlling the variation and stop display of each symbol, and the first main game start port 21 0 1st main game start opening electric combination 2112 of the electric accessory opening and closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening and closing determination, and special control that controls the special game advantageous to the player over the normal game With respect to the game control means 1170, the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and a process for changing the game state based on the determination Specific game control means 1180, storage device control means 1185 (and storage related information temporary storage means 1185a) for controlling the storage device, and current and past game states [eg, state related to main game {normal game state, specific game State (probability variation game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), main game symbols, A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to the auxiliary game symbols, on / off statuses of various flags, game states during special games (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 goes to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2210 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2110. Second main game start opening entrance determining means 1112 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game entrance entrance determination that determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening 2410 Means 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring random numbers (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determination random number, a first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) and a game to the second main game start port 2210 It is determined whether or not the second main game random number is acquired based on the incoming ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main game symbol, etc.) according to the determination result A second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 for acquiring a determined random number, etc., and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired, and executing an auxiliary game random number acquisition determination for acquiring the random number based on the determination result Means 1123.

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is, for example, “0” to “65535” or “random number” assigned according to the type of random number (for example, a winning random number or a variation mode determining random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255”. 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 first main game random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol variation permission has not been given, and based on the determination result, the random number is determined. The first main game symbol holding means 1131 for holding in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the symbol change permission is lowered, and the second acquired in the situation where the second main game symbol change permission is not lowered. It is determined whether or not the main game side random number is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the second main game symbol for holding the random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the holding game 1132 and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is reduced based on the determination result. Up has an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 for holding the auxiliary game symbol reservation information temporary storage means 1133a, the. Here, the first main game symbol holding means 1131, the second main game symbol holding means 1132 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  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 success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b performs the first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol with respect to success / failure lottery. And a second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 referred to at the time. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). A second main game content determination unit 1142 that determines a stop pattern and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the determination unit 1141 and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number); And auxiliary game content determination means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

  Here, the first main game content determination means 1141 has a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the first main game symbol, The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery table for the first main game normal gaming state, Probability change game → first main game probability change game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game content determination means 1142 has a second main game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The two main game content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the second main game normal game state, the probability Floating game → second main game probability variable game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Furthermore, the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 has an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a includes: Various winning tables that differ depending on the game state are provided (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control means 1150 controls the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first main game symbol for a predetermined time. On the game symbol control means 1151 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231 of the second main game symbol display device 2230, the second main game symbol is controlled to stop and display after changing the second main game symbol for a predetermined time. If random numbers are temporarily stored in both the control means 1152, the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, the random number hold means temporarily Main game symbol hold release control means 1154 for determining whether to prioritize fluctuations in the main game symbol based on the stored random number, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit 242 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 Above, and an auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 for performing the control for stopping the display after varying the predetermined time auxiliary game design.

  Here, the first main game symbol control means 1151 further includes first main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the first main game content determination means 1141. doing. The first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second main game symbol control means 1152 further has second main game symbol change time management means 1152a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the second main game content determination means 1142. doing. The second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes a second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening / closing the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2210 is satisfied. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the second main game starting port 2210.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (big hit, small win) is satisfied, specifically, the big win or the small hit is won {special game ( When the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not an execution permission flag has been generated} and a special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, an open state) A special game content determination means 1172 for setting a special prize-related information temporary storage means 1194 and a first grand prize prize port 2120 or a second big prize prize port 2220 in advance. Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game (big hit, small hit) that is open under conditions, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize And a special game time management means 1174 for opening and closing time) of the mouth 2220. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 (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, during the time reduction, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared with the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2210 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time reduction in this embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (excluding a probability change game with no time limit limitation). ). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has, for example, a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability-change game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes. Good (in the case of pachinko machines with a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 is a first main game state temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state in the first main game (game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop). 1191, second main game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second main game (game from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop), and current in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing the game state and the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of game balls won in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporary storage.

  Here, the first main game state temporary storage means 1191 is a first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the first main game, and the first main game state that is currently changing. And a first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game symbols (first main game symbols satisfying the change start condition).

  The second main game state temporary storage means 1192 includes second flag temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the second main game, and the second main game that is currently changing. There is a second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the symbol (second main game symbol for which the variation start condition is satisfied).

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 temporarily stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). It has storage means 1193a and auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which change start conditions are established). .

  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 briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral devices C, which are shared peripheral devices on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device D related to the auxiliary game, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320), the sub sub control Part 2310 (effect display device 2310) and the like. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit 2320 are included in the game results, including the variation of the decoration pattern in time synchronized with the variation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B has a second main game start port 2210 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of displaying a stop and a change display of the second main game symbol. And a storage device 2500 that can store and discharge the game ball above the second main game start port.

  Next, the first / second main game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. It has a second grand prize opening 2220 that is in a closed state during a game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device D includes an auxiliary game start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the first main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the first main game start port 2110, and a stop display and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. And an auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 capable of supporting the above.

  Here, the effect display control means (sub-main control section) 2320, display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display Decoration design display control means 2322 for controlling the control process, equipment holding information display control means 2323 for managing the number of decoration symbols held and holding display processing, and production general information temporarily for temporarily storing information related to the production control. Storage means 2324, sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 for controlling display processing of contents displayed on the sub-effect display device (sub liquid crystal) 2510, and information transmission / reception control means for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub sub control section 2310 side 2400. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the first main game and the second main game from the main controller 1000 side. .

  Next, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 is based on the information from the main controller 1000 side, and the decorative symbol display content determining means 2322a for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol display variation A drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c for temporarily storing various types of information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.), and a diagram variation time management timer 2322d for measuring the variation time of the decorative symbols, ,have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a has a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table 2322a-1 which is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol (the table of the table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a for temporarily storing information related to the hold related to the decorative design.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control part) 2310 displays image on the decorative symbol display area 2311, the first hold display part 2312a, and the second hold display part 2312b which are display areas on the effect display device 2140. 2313 and sub information transmission / reception control means 2450 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub main control unit 2320 side. Here, the image display control unit 2313 further includes an image display related information temporary storage unit 2313a for temporarily storing commands received from the sub main control unit 2320 side and information related to various image displays.

  The first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means 2310 is an effect. The display control unit 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display means 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320. Means that. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and the other peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by main controller 1000. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the gaming machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), the main controller 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button in step 3002, and resets the RAM (clear RAM) button of the power supply unit 290. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 3002, in step 3004, main controller 1000 clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in gaming state temporary storage means 1190) on the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 3006, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub main control unit 2320 side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, the command may be set at this timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 3014. On the other hand, if No in step 3002, the main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main controller 1000 in step 3008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power failure and the RAM area stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, at step 3010, main controller 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption has been backed up to RAM correctly). If YES in step 3010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 3004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up in the RAM in Step 3010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in Step 3011, the main control device 1000 stores various backups stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main gaming device 1000. An information command is acquired, and in step 3012, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2320 side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 3014. Next, at step 3014, the main controller 1000 executes an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms as a hardware interrupt) related to the main process on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 1000 in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in FIG. 11 is executed), and the process proceeds to step 3020. . After the transition to step 3020, main controller 1000 repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. Main controller 1000 executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on an interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 2000, main controller 1000 executes a storage device control process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be 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 1400) determines the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout mechanism 210, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board 3000 is executed and processing for managing the result is executed. Next, at step 1800, main controller 1000 executes external signal output processing (output of information to external terminal board, hall computer H, etc.). Next, in step 1900, main controller 1000 executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit) and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed.

  Here, an example of the number of winning balls in each winning opening in the winning ball payout process in step 1700 is shown in the outside of the figure. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls in the first main game starting port 2110 is “3”, and the number of winning balls in the second main game starting port 2210 (mainly the discharge of game balls from the storage device 2500) The number of prize balls in the first grand prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 is “15” and the general prize opening (not shown). The number of award balls in the award is “15”. In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main controller 1000 is configured such that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the process of FIG. Is done. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (NMI interrupt in this example), in step 3604, main controller 1000 sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 3606, main controller 1000 prohibits writing to the RAM area, prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to power-off waiting loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in Step 1102, the auxiliary game entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 adds 1 hold ball in the form of setting the random number in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the electric accessory drive determination process in 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. 7 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 1193a 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 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a 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 1143 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a 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 1216, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 to acquire the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), and Referring to the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a, a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side gaming state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on) Is selected with a higher probability than in the case of being off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time managing means 1153a stores the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 in the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) related to the variable time is set. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns on the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1153 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153 a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b, acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 relates to the opening time of the electric accessory in the opening timer 1162 based on the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (the flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) is set. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the first main game starting port 2110. Next, at step 1238, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the first main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric agent releasing flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (storage device control process in step 2000).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (storage device control process in step 2000).

  Further, in this flowchart, for the sake of convenience, after the stop symbol is displayed in step 1226, the process proceeds to the next step immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, it may be configured to move to the next processing after a fixed stop display time of about 500 ms (for example, this processing is performed by performing branch processing using a stop display fixing flag and a timer). Achievable).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the storage device control process according to the subroutine of step 2000 in FIG. First, in step 2002, the storage device control means 1185 refers to the information from the storage number detection sensor 2501, confirms the storage number in the storage device 2500, and temporarily stores it in the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a. Next, in step 2004, the storage device control means 1185 sets the storage number in the command transmission buffer 1301 as a storage ball number command to the sub side. Next, in step 2006, the storage device control means 1185 refers to the flag area in the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a, and determines whether or not the storage release flag is off.

  In the case of Yes in step 2006, in step 2008, the storage device control means 1185 refers to the number of stored balls in the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a, and the number of stored balls is the upper limit value (5 in this example). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2008, in step 2010, the storage device control unit 1185 determines whether storage cancellation information has been received from the touch panel sensor T. In the case of Yes in step 2010, in step 2012, the storage device control means 1185 turns on the storage releasing flag in the flag area of the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a. Next, in step 2014, the storage device control means 1185 sets a command (display command during storage cancellation) for executing image display related to storage cancellation in the command transmission buffer 1301. Next, in Step 2016, the storage device control means 1185 starts discharging the game balls stored in the storage device 2500 by exciting the stopper drive solenoid 2502-a and displacing the stopper 2502 to the open position. The process proceeds to step 2018. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2006, the process proceeds to Step 2018.

  Next, in step 2018, the storage device control means 1185 confirms the number of stored balls temporarily stored in the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a, and whether or not the number of stored balls is 0 (stored game). It is determined whether or not all the balls have been discharged. In the case of Yes in step 2018, in step 2020, the storage device control means 1185 turns off the storage releasing flag in the flag area of the storage related information temporary storage means 1185a. Next, in step 2022, the storage device control unit 1185 sets a command (storage release end display command) for executing image display related to the completion of storage release in the command transmission buffer 1301. Next, in step 2024, the storage device control means 1185 stops the excitation of the stopper drive solenoid 2502-a and displaces the stopper 2502 to the closed position, thereby ending the discharge of the game ball, and the next process (step 1300 (main game content determination random number acquisition process). In the case of No in step 2008, step 2010, and step 2018, the process proceeds to the next process (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, whether or not the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 has received the first main game start port entrance information from the first entrance detection device 2111 of the first main game start port 2110. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and holds on the main game (especially the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires the first main game content determination random number.

  In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining the success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1312, the first main game symbol holding means 1131 stores the first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1313, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2320. To do.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1314, the second main game start port entrance judging means 1112 enters the second main game start entrance from the second entrance detection device 2211 of the second main game start port 2210. It is determined whether or not ball information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a and holds on the main game (especially the second main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1316, in step 1318, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game content determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, in step 1324, the second main game symbol hold means 1132 stores the second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. Next, in step 1325, the information transmission control unit 1300 sets information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired (pending occurrence command) in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2320. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1314, and in the case of No in step 1314 and step 1316, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the main game symbol hold release control means 1154 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second main game symbol display process described later and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) However, this is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this. In the case where the storage device 2500 is provided above the first main game start port 2110 and the second main game start port 2210, respectively, the lottery may be executed in parallel. By configuring to perform parallel lottery, it is also possible to configure the game balls stored up to the upper limit in each storage device 2500 to be digested without waste).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1402, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the change is that the special game or the design is not changing.

  Next, in step 1414, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. ), The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation is read, and the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol) is read. The information is deleted from the hold information temporary storage means 1132a) and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, at step 1403, the winning / not determining lottery means 1135 refers to the first main game winning / not determining lottery table 1135b-1 (second main gaming notifying lottery table 1135b-3) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first main Based on the game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol determination (big hit or small win in this example) is executed.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 (second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. In addition, although it is configured so that a small hit, which is a win that the game state cannot change before and after the execution of the special game, can be won, it is 1021/1024 especially at the second main game side at the time of non-probability change. When a random number value is acquired (probability of about 1/1), it is configured to win a small hit. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. However, it is desirable that the second main game side is configured to win a small hit with a high probability. Also, the lottery method for the big hit and the small hit is not particularly limited, the lottery for the big hit and the small hit may be executed with the same lottery table, or the big hit lottery is executed with reference to the big hit lottery table first, If the big hit lottery is off, the small hit lottery may be executed with reference to the small hit lottery table. Further, the small hitting lottery may be executed by referring to the small hitting lottery table first, and the big hitting lottery may be executed even when the small hitting lottery is deviated or hit.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1417, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the winning lottery result of the main game symbol is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “hit flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in Step 1416-1, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a). ) To determine the stop symbols for the main game symbols based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number) The first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b) is temporarily stored.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 2) is an example of the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (particularly, an example of the stop symbol determination table). . As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A, 1B” = 8R and “ 7A, 7B "= 16R), one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. Here, as will be described later, the jackpot symbol “1A, 1B” is a mode in which the game does not shift to the probability variation gaming state after execution of the special game related to the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variable jackpot”). On the other hand, the jackpot symbol “7A, 7B” is a mode in which, as will be described later, after the special game related to the jackpot symbol is executed, it shifts to a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a probable variation jackpot). Sometimes).

  Next, in step 1416-3, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) selects a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content) corresponding to each game state. Refer to the content determination lottery table 1142a) and change the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (first main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number). The mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), and the process proceeds to Step 1419.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (particularly, an example of a variation mode determination table). . As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the first lottery game winning / failing lottery result and the main game short time flag state. Yes. In other words, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short-time flag is off (relative to the short-time game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined.

  In the present embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the second main game symbol is determined by whether or not the second main game is held, regardless of the time or non-time. More specifically, when there is a second main game suspension, the variation time of the second main game is 1 second, and when there is no second main game suspension, the variation time of the second main game is 60 seconds. It becomes. In other words, in the second main game start opening where it is difficult for a game ball to enter normally, the game balls discharged from the storage device are continuously high with a high probability (for example, 99% or more). Enter the ball. As a result, if the stored balls are discharged when the number of game balls in the storage device is 5 (maximum), the variation of the stored balls due to the first ball is 0 for the second main game hold (first ball) ) And the variation starts before the second ball wins), so the variation time is 60 seconds. Then, the remaining 4 balls win during the change, and the number of second main game holds becomes 4. The subsequent three changes will have a change time of 1 second, and the last change will have a change time of 60 seconds. In addition, although it is an example to the last, a different production | presentation is performed by the change for 60 seconds by the 1st ball, and the change for 60 seconds by the 5th ball (the 1st change: mini bonus GET production, the 5th change: crying It is also suitable to execute a series of effects over five fluctuations.

  Next, in step 1419, the information transmission control unit 1300 performs a command (stop symbol) related to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b). Information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and a command related to the current gaming state (symbol variation display start instruction command) are set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. . Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) uses a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol for the first main game symbol variation management. The timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1) is set. Then, in step 1422, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is the first main game symbol of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). On the display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231), in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), Start the variable display. Next, in step 1446, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To do. In step 1434, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1437, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits a command transmission symbol (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2320 side to the effect that the symbol variation ends. Set to 1301. Next, in step 1438, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The variable display of the main game symbol on the symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) is stopped, and the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is stopped. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To. In step 1442, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) first timer game variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management). Timer 1152a-1) is reset.

  Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500). In the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). ), It is determined whether or not the changing flag is ON. If Yes in Step 1444, the process proceeds to Step 1434, and if No in Step 1444, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing 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 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the main game short time flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the main game short time flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). 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. 14 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 means 1171 is on the first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the main game symbol displayed on is stopped. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, thereby corresponding to the content of the special game (for example, corresponding to the winning symbol). The maximum number of rounds and the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening in each round) are set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 {in this example, 1A: first big prize opening 30 seconds open × 8R, 7A: first big Prize opening 30 seconds open x 16R, SA: 1st grand prize opening 1.6 seconds open x 1R (small hit), 1B: 2nd big prize opening 30 seconds open x 8R, 7B: 2nd big prize opening 30 seconds open X16R, SB: 2nd grand prize opening 1.6 seconds open x1R (small hit) is set}.

  Next, in step 1510, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 determines whether or not the stop symbol at the start of the special game is a small hit symbol (in this example, “SA” symbol). In the case of Yes in step 1510, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 determines that the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short time) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. The flag / auxiliary game short time flag) is once turned off, and the short time counter 1181a is reset (short time counter value = 0). Next, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage). The hit flag in the means 1192a) is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). It should be noted that, even 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). In the case of No in step 1510, the process proceeds to step 1506.

  Next, FIG. 15 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194, 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side. , Step 1612 is entered. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 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 executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1626 without performing the processes in steps 1614 to 1624 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 1194. 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 1194 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 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second grand prize opening 2220 is opened, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer). Next, in step 1624, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. The command transmission buffer 1301 is set, and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (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 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time for opening the big prize opening has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1628, 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 first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, the 15th round if the probability fluctuation big hit and the time shortening fluctuation big hit, It is determined whether or not it is the second round in the case of sudden probability fluctuation big hit. 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, at step 1640, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (special game end display instruction command) to end the special game in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2320 side. To do. In step 9000, the game control unit 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. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b and the second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b, and confirms the stop symbol at the start of the special game. Next, in step 9010, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the stop symbol at the start of the special game is not a small hit symbol (“SA” in this example) based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 9010, in step 9012, based on the confirmation result, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether the stop symbol at the start of the special game is a probable big hit symbol (in this example, “7A, 7B”). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 9012, in step 9014, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game probability change flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to step 9021. On the other hand, if NO in step 9012, the process proceeds to step 9021. Next, in step 9021, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined number of times (70 in this example) to the value of the hour / minute number counter 1181a. Next, in step 9024, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game short time flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, at step 9026, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag of the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9010, in other words, when the stop symbol at the start of the special game is a small hit symbol, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2320 side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board 2000 side (particularly on the sub-main control unit 2320 side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 9A is an initial process on the sub-board side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the process proceeds to a loop process that repeatedly executes step 5000, which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2320. Here, when Step 5000 is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in Step 5600, the effect display control means 2320 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 8000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a sub liquid crystal display control process to be described later. Next, in step 5700, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 5800, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game display control process to be described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control means 2320 displays the display command transmission control process {although details are omitted, for example, from the information transmission / reception control means 2400 on the sub main control section 2320 side to the sub information on the sub sub control section 2310 side. This corresponds to processing for transmitting a command related to display processing to the transmission / reception control means 2450 (an example of command setting processing will be described later). Based on the received command, the image display control means 2313 on the side of the sub-sub control unit 2310 is configured to execute the image display processing}, and the repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S5000 to S7000) is loop-processed after reset. Also, the process of FIG. 7C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit 2320, and the signal from the STB signal line of the main control board 1000 described above is one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit 2320. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (step 4700). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit 2320 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 4800, the sub main control unit 2320 displays the command input port (from the main controller 1000 side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 4900, based on the confirmation result, the sub-main control unit 2320 is transmitted from the main control device 1000 side to the RAM on the sub-main control unit 2320 side (main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a in this example). The command is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 5600 in FIG. First, in step 5602, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and receives a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not the hold information related to (2) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5602, in step 5604, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 5606, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 draws hold information (particularly, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main controller 1000 side. The information is temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage unit 2323a, and the process proceeds to Step 5620.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5602, in step 5610, the drawing hold information display control unit 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and has received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main controller 1000 side Determine whether or not. If YES in step 5610, in step 5612, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Next, in step 5614, the drawing hold information display control unit 2323 deletes the holding information related to the symbol variation from the drawing holding information temporary storage unit 2323a and shifts the remaining holding information. Next, in step 5616, the effect display control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 5620.

  Next, in step 5620, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 uses the effect display means 2310 based on the hold information in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a (especially the first hold). On the display unit 2312a and the second holding display unit 2312b), the same number of holding display lamps as the drawing holding counter value in the drawing holding information temporary storage unit 2323a are lit up and displayed for the next processing (sub liquid crystal display control in step 8000). Process). If No in step 5610, the process moves to step 5620.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of sub liquid crystal display control processing according to the subroutine of step 8000 in FIG. First, in step 8002, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 refers to the storage number command from the main side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and stores the same number of storage displays on the sub liquid crystal 2510. Execute. Next, in Step 8004, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and determines whether or not the storage canceling flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 8004, in Step 8006, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not a new storage release in-progress display command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in Step 8006, in Step 8008, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 displays the effect during storage cancellation on the sub liquid crystal 2510. Next, in step 8010, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 turns on the storage releasing flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and the process proceeds to step 8012. Note that if the answer is No in Step 8004, the process proceeds to Step 8012.

  Next, in step 8012, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a new storage release end effect display command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 8012, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 displays the storage cancellation end effect on the sub liquid crystal 2510 in step 8014. Next, in step 8016, the sub liquid crystal display control means 2325 turns off the storage cancellation flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and performs the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process in step 5700). Migrate to In the case of No in step 8006 and step 8012, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process in step 5700).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 5700 in FIG. First, in step 5702, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 5702, in step 5704, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 5706, the figure display content determination unit 2322a determines the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the figure variation content determination. With reference to the lottery table 2322a-1, the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined and temporarily stored in the equipment display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Here, as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol (in this example, “1A, 1B, 7A, 7B”), the symbol has three numbers. In the case of (Long eyes) and lost or small hits (SA in this example), it is possible to exemplify that the symbols do not have three numbers. Moreover, as a variation aspect of a decoration symbol, determining reach variation aspects, such as a non-reach, a normal reach, and a super reach, based on the variation aspect (variation time) concerning a main game symbol can be illustrated.

  Next, in step 5708, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns on the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing in step 5800). To do. Even in the case of No in step 5702, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 5800).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 5800 in FIG. First, in step 5802, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5802, in step 5804, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 5806, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 turns on the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 5809, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 starts the drawing variation time management timer 2322d, and proceeds to step 5810. In the case of No in step 5802, the process proceeds to step 5810.

  Next, in step 5810, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5810, in step 5812, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 changes the decorative symbol based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the drawing change time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. It is determined whether or not the start timing has been reached. If Yes in step 5812, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets a decorative symbol change display command in step 5814, and the process proceeds to step 5830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5812, in step 5816, the decoration symbol display control means 2322 is based on the variation pattern temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing or final display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 5816, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command or fixed display command) in step 5818, and proceeds to step 5830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5816, in step 5820, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 displays the preview image based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Whether or not the display timing of the reach image has been reached. If Yes in step 5820, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets an image display command related to the notice image or reach image in step 5822, and the process proceeds to step 5830. In the case of No in step 5820, the process proceeds to step 5830.

  Next, in step 5830, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, 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 5830, in Step 5832, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2322d. Next, in step 5834, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 6000). To do. In addition, also when it is No at step 5810 or step 5830, it transfers to the following process (the display control process during special game of step 6000).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6004, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6004, in step 6006 and step 6008, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display is performed (display is performed appropriately based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 6012. In the case of No in step 6002, the process proceeds to step 6012.

  Next, in step 6012, the effect display control means 2320 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (type of game play or jackpot Etc. based on the above etc.) Next, in step 6014, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6014, in step 6016, the effect display control means 2320 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 (appropriate display is performed based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 6018, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000). . Note that, also in the case of No in step 6004 or step 6014, the processing shifts to the next processing (display command transmission control processing in step 7000).

  By configuring as described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to store game balls (safe balls) in the storage device 2500, and the maximum storage number (in this example, 5 Sphere) is stored in the storage device 2500, and the game ball stored in the storage device 2500 is discharged and discharged by the operation of the player (in this example, touching the touch panel sensor T). The game balls are configured to win the second main game start port 2210 with a high probability (for example, 99% or more) (in this example, a prize for winning the second main game start port 2210) The number of balls is fifteen, which is larger than the three prize balls of the first main game starting port 2110). In the present embodiment, since the second main game side is configured to win a small hit with a probability of about 1/1, when the storage of the storage device 2500 is canceled, the released game As a result of the ball entering the second main game start opening 2210, the big winning opening is almost surely opened by the small hit, the player can effectively get the ball even if the big hit does not occur. It is an opportunity to be able to create a new gameability that can not be found in conventional pachinko machines, which can be obtained with the player's operation as an opportunity, and there are only a few remaining balls Under the circumstances, the player's willingness to continue playing can be improved.

(Modification 1)
In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the game ball in the storage apparatus 2500 can be discharged | emitted by operation of a player, only when the number of stored balls is a maximum number (in this example, 5 balls), However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the number of stored balls is not the maximum number, the game balls in the storage device 2500 may be discharged by a player's operation. However, when configured in this way, it may be difficult to "increase the player's willingness to continue playing in a situation where there are only a few remaining balls," in this embodiment, A configuration in which such problems can be solved is included. Therefore, an example of a configuration and an action for solving such a problem 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.

  First, FIG. 23 (Modification 1) is a flowchart of the storage device control process according to the subroutine of Step 2000 in FIG. 5 according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is that the processing of step 2008 in FIG. 8 is not executed, and the purpose is that even if the number of stored balls is not the maximum (in this example, 5 balls), the player's The game ball stored in the storage device 2500 can be discharged by an operation.

  Next, FIG. 24 (Modification 1) is an operation diagram illustrating an example of an operation at the time of discharging the storage ball, according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. In the figure, for the sake of convenience, only the case where all the game balls discharged from the storage device 2500 win the second main game start port 2210 and wins a small hit with all changes is illustrated. When the game ball is discharged from the storage device 2500 at the time of maximum stored ball (5 balls in this example), a total of five variations of the second main game symbol will be executed. First, since the change relating to the first game ball is in a state where the second main game symbol is not held at the start of the change, the change time becomes a change of 60 seconds. After that, the winner is won and the special winning opening is opened (1.6 seconds). Next, the variation related to the second game ball is a state in which the remaining four balls win the second main game start port 2210 during the first ball variation (60 seconds) and there is a hold at the start of the variation. Therefore, after the fluctuation time of 1 second elapses, the special winning opening is opened (1.6 seconds). Similarly, for the second ball and the third ball, after the fluctuation time of 1 second has elapsed, the special winning opening is opened (1.6 seconds). Next, since the change relating to the fifth game ball is in a state where there is no second main game hold at the start of the change, after the fluctuation time of 60 seconds elapses, the grand prize opening is executed (1.6 seconds). Will be.

  In this case, a 1.6-second winning opening is made during the opening of the 4 winning winning openings from the opening of the winning opening relating to the first gaming ball to the opening of the winning opening relating to the fourth playing ball. The opening and the fluctuation for one second are repeated, and even when game balls are continuously launched, it is possible to efficiently acquire award balls (the game balls that have been launched are less wasted).

  On the other hand, when the game balls are discharged from the storage device 2500 when the number of stored balls is two, a total of two second main games are executed. First, since the variation relating to the first game ball is in a state where there is no second main game hold at the beginning of the variation, the variation time is a variation of 60 seconds. After that, the winner is won and the special winning opening is opened (1.6 seconds). Next, since the variation relating to the second game ball is also in a state where there is no hold at the beginning of the variation, after the variation time of 60 seconds has elapsed, the opening of the big prize opening (1.6 seconds) is executed. Become.

  In this case, there will be a 60-second fluctuation period from the opening of the grand prize opening relating to the first game ball to the opening of the big prize opening relating to the second game ball, and the game ball will continue to be launched. If there is, there is a lot of wasted game balls (about 100 balls). Also, when the launch is stopped when the opening of the grand prize opening relating to the first game ball is completed, the grand prize opening relating to the second gaming ball is suddenly released after 60 seconds. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball by the opening (the game ball that has been launched is wasted even when it is launched early).

  By changing in this way, it is possible to discharge the game balls in the storage device 2500 by the player's operation regardless of the number of stored balls in the storage device 2500, while creating the ease of playing the game. The greater the number, the more efficiently the award ball can be acquired, and the player's willingness to continue playing can be improved. In addition, even when the game ball is stored in the storage device 2500 during the discharge of the stored ball and the change of the second main game symbol, the game ball can be immediately discharged, so that the winning ball (and the change by the small hit) (Time reduction) can be added.

  In the present embodiment (and the action shown in the first modification), the variation time of the second main game symbol varies depending on whether or not the second main game symbol is held (no hold = 60 seconds, hold = 1 second), but is not limited to this. In that case, the variation time of the second main game symbol may be different based on whether or not the first main game symbol is held (or the number of holds) (in that case, the total number of holds of both main game symbols) Can be used to adjust the fluctuation time). Further, in recent pachinko gaming machines, when the main game symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol (for example, a specific lose symbol), until the main game symbol has finished the predetermined number of symbol changes until the main game symbol ends. Some game symbols are configured to take a constant time value (so-called limited frequency state). Therefore, taking advantage of such characteristics, for example, when the first main game symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined symbol (for example, a small hit symbol), the second main game symbol is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). By configuring the second main game symbol to have a constant time value (for example, 1 second) until the minute symbol variation ends, it is possible to efficiently obtain a winning ball with a small hit. Become.

  In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this. For example, in the present embodiment and the first modification, the configuration is such that all the game balls in the storage device 2500 are discharged by the player's operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls to be discharged can be selected. It may be configured (for example, the game balls are discharged by the number of times of input to the touch panel sensor T), and a sensor is provided above the portion of the storage device 2500 that stores the game balls, and the number of game balls stored When the game ball is about to be stored when the number is a predetermined number (for example, 5 balls), the game balls are automatically discharged (all or only one ball may be discharged). You may comprise. Further, the configuration around the storage device 2500 is not limited to this example. For example, an accessory that facilitates entry into the storage device 2500 (for example, an electric chew that opens and closes only during short-time games) may be provided. In addition, an electric chew or the like may be provided at the second main game start port 2210. Also, the mode of the storage device 2500 is not limited to this example. For example, a game ball discharged from the storage device 2500 flows into the predetermined entrance after flowing down in the game area by a game nail or a role. You may comprise so that a ball may be comprised, and you may comprise so as to enter a winning opening (for example, auxiliary game starting opening, a general winning opening, etc.) other than the main game starting opening as the said predetermined entrance. Further, the mechanism for storing the game balls in the storage device 2500 may be a storage device that stores and discharges the game balls with an electromagnet or the like instead of blocking the fall of the game balls with a variable member such as a stopper.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 First main game start entrance entrance judgment means 1112 Second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, 1113 Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judgment means 1120 Random number Acquisition determination execution means, 1121 First main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1123 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 First main game symbol hold means 1131a First Main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Second main game symbol hold means 1132a Second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1133 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Winning lottery means 1135a Special game transition determining means, 1135b winning / no-win lottery table 1135b- First main game success / failure lottery table, 1135b-3 Second main game success / failure lottery table 1140 Symbol content determination means, 1141 First main game content determination means 1141a First main game content determination lottery table, 1142 Second main game Content determination means 1142a Second main game content determination lottery table, 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table, 1150 Display control means 1151 First main game symbol control means, 1151a First main game symbol variation time Management means 1151a-1 First main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 Second main game symbol control means 1152a Second main game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 Second main game symbol variation management timer 1154 Main game symbol Hold release control means, 1153 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1153a Auxiliary game Pattern change time management means, 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing 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 1185 Storage device control means, 1185a Storage related information temporary storage means 1181a Time reduction Number counter, 1190 gaming state temporary storage means 1191 first main gaming state temporary storage means, 1191a first flag temporary storage means 1191b first main gaming symbol information temporary storage means, 1192 second main gaming state temporary storage means 1192a 2 flag temporary storage means, 1192b Second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1193 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1193a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1194 Special game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral device 2110 First main game start port, 2111 First ball detection device 2112 Electric accessory, 2130 First main game symbol display device 2131 1 main game symbol display unit, 2132 first main game symbol hold display unit 2210 second main game start port, 2211 second ball detection device 2230 second main game symbol display device, 2231 second main game symbol display unit 2232 1 2 main game symbol hold display section, 2500 storage device 2501 storage number detection center 2120 1st prize winning opening 2121 1st prize winning detection device, 2122 1st electric winning combination 2220 2nd big winning prize opening, 2221 2nd winning winning detection equipment 2222 2nd electric winning combination, 2410 auxiliary game entrance entrance 2411 Detection device, 2420 Auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2320 Production display control means (sub-main control board), 2321 Display information receiving means 2321a Main side information temporary storage means, 2322 decoration Symbol display control means 2322a Drawing display content determination means, 2322a-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322c Drawing display related information temporary storage means, 2322d Drawing variation time management timer 2323 Drawing hold information display control means, 2323a Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2324 Production general information temporary storage hand , 2325 sub liquid crystal display control unit 2400 information reception control section, 2310 the effect display means (Savusavu control board)
2450 Sub information transmission / reception control means, 2313 Image display control means 2313a Image display related information temporary storage means, 2311 Decoration symbol display area 2312a First hold display section, 2312b Second hold display section 3000 Prize ball payout control apparatus

Claims (1)

A game area where the game ball rolls,
A plurality of entrances into which game balls rolling in the game area can enter,
A starting opening which is one of the plurality of entrances;
One of the plurality of entrances, a variable prize opening that is an entrance that can take an open state and a closed state;
A storage device capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of game balls rolling in the game area;
A special game that is advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering the starting port, and that allows the variable prize opening to be opened until a predetermined number of balls enter the variable prize opening or a predetermined time elapses. In pachinko machines configured to be able to transition to a state,
The storage device is configured to be able to discharge a part or all of the stored game balls toward a ball entrance other than the variable winning award among the plurality of ball entrances when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Has been
A pachinko gaming machine comprising a storage number counting unit that counts the number of game balls stored in a storage device, and configured to be able to notify the number counted by the storage number counting unit.

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