JP2014100401A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game in the Pachinko game machine configured to facilitate ball entry to a start pocket by allowing a normal electric accessory to be opened easily in a specific game state.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is configured to allow an information output part to output a number equal to or less than a retention number as information relating to the number of continuation guarantee times, based on the retention number and a prior determination result, after the number of variation times of main game identification information reaches the number of continuation times in a shift to an auxiliary game high-probability state after completion of a special game.

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The current mainstream pachinko machine performs lottery using a random number acquired when entering the starting gate, and after the identification information is changed for a predetermined time, the identification information is stopped and displayed. Is a predetermined mode, a special game is executed in which a variable winning opening that is normally closed is opened. By the way, in recent years, the necessity of developing a model that is not bound by the conventional type 1 type, type 2 type, type 3 or the like frame has been recognized in order to further improve game playability. However, if it deviates too much from the conventional game playability, it will lead to complication of game play and may be a cause of being shy away from the player. In order to make it easier for players to understand game playability, it is necessary to follow the main parts of the conventional specifications and maintain friendliness, and on this model, a novel game can be realized Development is desired.

  Here, when paying attention to the conventional “pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of first type functions”, many pachinko gaming machines of this type have a role called a normal electric accessory at one of the starting ports. An object is provided, and when the player enters a specific gaming state, the ordinary electric accessory can be easily opened, so that it is easy to enter the starting port. And, as a condition for shifting to a specific gaming state, first, the ball is entered into the other starting port not equipped with the ordinary electric accessory, and can be shifted after the big hit based on the entering into the other starting port. By doing so, many techniques for improving the fun of the game have been adopted.

JP 2002-315889 A JP 2006-68248 A JP 2007-125319 A JP 2005-261575 A JP 2005-319286 A JP 2011-104342 A

  However, since many of these methods have been conventionally employed, there is a problem that the gameability is monotonous and the player may feel frustrated.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) that executes the main game;
An auxiliary game unit (for example, an auxiliary game peripheral device D) that executes an auxiliary game that supports the main game;
A main game start port (for example, a first main game start port 2210 or a second main game start port 2110) into which a game ball can enter;
An auxiliary game start port (for example, auxiliary game start port 2410) into which a game ball can enter,
A member attached to the main game start port (for example, the second main game start port 2110) that is displaceable between an open state and a closed state. For example, the game ball can enter the second main game start port 2110) or can enter the ball easily compared to the closed state, and when it is displaced to the closed state, the main game start port (for example, the second main game start port 2110). A variable member (for example, an electric accessory 2112) configured to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the game start port 2110) or to enter the game starting port 2110), compared to an open state;
A variable winning opening (for example, the first grand prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A main game identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit 2131 and a second main game symbol display unit 2231) capable of displaying the main game identification information;
An auxiliary game identification information display unit (for example, an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421) capable of displaying the auxiliary game identification information;
One or more information output units (for example, an effect display device 2140) capable of outputting information;
A sub game unit (for example, a sub main control unit 2320) that controls information output to the one or more information output units,
The main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000)
Main game random number acquisition means (for example, main game random number acquisition means for acquiring a main game random number based on the entrance of a game ball into a main game start port (for example, the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110) First main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 and second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122),
When the main game random number is acquired, the main game random number temporary storage means (for example, the first game random number storage means for temporarily storing the information related to the acquired main game random number as a hold until the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied) Main game symbol holding means 1131 and second main game symbol holding means 1132),
Information temporarily stored in the main game random number temporary storage means (for example, the first main game symbol hold means 1131 or the second main game symbol hold means 1132) is used as the hold information, and the sub game section (for example, the sub main control section 2320). ) Side information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means 1300) to be transmitted to the
A main game success / failure determination means (for example, a success / failure lottery means 1135) that executes a determination of success / failure based on a main game random number when the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied;
A means for determining stop identification information of the main game identification information based on a result of the determination of success / failure by the main game success / failure determination means (for example, a result determination lottery means 1135). Main game identification information display content determination means (for example, first main game content determination means 1141 and second main game content determination means 1142) for determining a predetermined mode as information,
According to the contents determined by the main game identification information display content determination means (for example, the first main game content determination means 1141 and the second main game content determination means 1142), the main game identification information display section (for example, the first main game content determination means 1142). The main game identification information display control for controlling to stop display the stop identification information of the main game identification information after the main game identification information is variably displayed on the game symbol display unit 2131 or the second main game symbol display unit 2231). Means (for example, first main game symbol control means 1151 and second main game symbol control means 1152),
When the predetermined mode is stopped and displayed by the main game identification information display control means (for example, the first main game symbol control means 1151 or the second main game symbol control means 1152), the variable prize opening (for example, closed state) (for example, A special game control means (for example, a special game control means 1170) for executing a special game that can open the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220),
The winning determination result has a low probability winning state in which the winning determination result is won with a predetermined probability, and the winning determination result has a high probability winning state in which the winning determination result is a winning with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. High-probability winning state transition control means (for example, specific game control means 1180) for controlling to shift to a state;
A high probability winning state fall determination means (for example, probability) that executes a transition probability determination to a low probability winning state based on a main game random number when the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied in a high probability winning state Floating gaming state end control means 1181 and drop lottery decision determination table 1181a),
A low-probability winning state transition control means (for example, probability-variable gaming state end control means 1181) for controlling to make a transition to a low-probability winning state when the transition success / failure determination result is winning;
The auxiliary game part (for example, auxiliary game peripheral device D)
Auxiliary game random number acquisition means (for example, auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123) for acquiring an auxiliary game random number based on a game ball entering the auxiliary game start port (for example, auxiliary game start port 2410); ,
Auxiliary game identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information based on the auxiliary game random number acquired by the auxiliary game random number acquisition means (for example, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123) For example, auxiliary game content determination means 1143)
Based on the determination by the auxiliary game identification information display content determination means (for example, the auxiliary game content determination means 1143), the auxiliary game identification information display section (for example, the auxiliary game symbol display section 2421) variably displays the auxiliary game identification information. After that, auxiliary game identification information display control means (for example, auxiliary game symbol control means 1153) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information,
When the specific mode is stopped and displayed as the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information, the easy entry game that executes the easy entry game that can displace the variable member (for example, the electric accessory 2112) from the closed state to the open state. Execution means (for example, electric accessory opening and closing control means 1160),
The gaming state related to the expected average execution time of easy-to-play games per unit time is a gaming state having a longer expected average execution time than the auxiliary gaming low probability state and the auxiliary gaming low probability state, and at least the auxiliary gaming identification information An easy-to-enter game state transition control means (for example, specific game control), which has a supplementary game high probability state in which the stop identification information is likely to be in a specific mode, and performs control so that the special game can be shifted to the supplementary game high probability state Means 1180),
In a situation where the auxiliary game is in a high probability state, the cumulative number of the unit counted from the end of the special game from the change display to the stop display of the identification information for the main game as one unit is a plurality of types of continuous number of times. It is configured to shift from the auxiliary game high probability state to the auxiliary game low probability state when the determined number of continuations is reached and when the low probability winning state is reached and / or when the predetermined mode is stopped and displayed. And
The sub game unit (for example, the sub main control unit 2320)
Hold information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2321) for receiving hold information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) side;
Based on the hold information received by the hold information receiving means (for example, the display information receiving means 2321), the hold content pre-determining means (for example, predetermining the migration success / failure determination result and / or the success / failure determination result scheduled in the future) And gaming state notification control means 2325),
When the transition to the auxiliary gaming high probability state after the end of the special game, after the cumulative number of one unit reaches the continuation number, based on the number of suspensions and the preliminary determination result, the number of suspensions is less than or equal to The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the information output unit can output the number as the information related to the number of guaranteed continuous times.
In addition, although another aspect different from this aspect will be exemplified below, it is supplemented that the present invention can be carried out without being limited thereto.
That is, the sub game unit (for example, the sub main control unit 2320) in this different aspect is
When a transition to the auxiliary gaming high probability state is made after the special game is over, a number equal to or less than the number of continuations is output by the information output unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) as information related to the number of continuation guarantees. After the cumulative number of units reaches the output continuation guaranteed number of times, the number of pendings based on the remaining number of times until the cumulative number of units reaches the continuous number of times, the number of suspensions, and the preliminary determination result. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the information output unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) can output a number equal to or less than the number or the number exceeding the number of suspensions as information related to the number of continuous guarantees.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present aspect, in a pachinko gaming machine configured to facilitate entry into the starting port by allowing the ordinary electric accessory to be easily opened in a specific gaming state, There is an effect that it becomes possible to improve interest.

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 main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of main game content determination processing 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 main game content determination 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 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. 20 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. 21 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is an action diagram (state transition diagram) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 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 first modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following conditions, the advance state is an easy-to-win state and the evacuation state is an uneasy state of winning. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and 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). “Game state” means, for example, a transition to a special game state rather than a non-stochastic game state in which a lottery probability for transition to a special game state or a special game state in which a special winning opening can be in an open state is a predetermined value. A probabilistic variable gaming state with a high lottery probability, an auxiliary gaming state with assistance for winning at the starting port that becomes a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port In such a case, the variable member may be one or a combination of a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short notification time of the result of the variable member opening lottery. “Estimated average execution time of easy-to-play games per unit time” is assumed to be a situation in which there is a constant change in the auxiliary game symbol (for example, there is always a hold related to the auxiliary game symbol). In this case, it means the ratio of the open period per unit time (for example, 5 minutes) of the variable member attached to the start port. In terms of internal processing, in other words, for example, When a variable member is attached to the start port, the length of the variable member opening period (so-called open extension function activated / non-actuated state), the normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the variable member is won Probability level (so-called ordinary figure high probability state / low probability state), normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol), which is the trigger for opening the variable member, the length of change time (so-called usual figure fluctuation reduction function) Operating condition-actuated state), is realized by any one or more combinations of the like. “The same or approximate time value in the case where the determination result is winning and the case where the determination result is not winning” is, for example, determining the same variation mode (variation time) regardless of the determination result of the lottery, or , Similar according to the lottery result (for example, the variation time that is common between the case where the lottery result is won and the case where it is not won + the time difference that is different between the case where the lottery result is a winner and not won It is difficult to distinguish between winning and non-winning during the common variation time, but it is easy to distinguish between winning and non-winning during the different variation time) Variation mode (variation time (In more detail, in order to secure the execution time value when performing the effect display on the sub side, in other words, whether the main side is won or not won Produce to speak Specifically, the sub-side performs almost the same squealing effect regardless of winning or non-winning, so that the final result display differs between winning or non-winning, the same or approximate time value To choose).

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 complex machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also within the scope when applied to other gaming machines (for example, conventional pachinko gaming machines of the first type, the third type, etc.). 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 {for example, in the present embodiment, As will be described later, a table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the first main game symbol and a table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the second main game symbol are different from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all variation modes that can be selected as the variation mode of the first main game symbol and the variation mode of the second main game symbol are provided as one variation pattern table. If the reference range is different between the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol, it is provided as a separate reference table. It may be configured}.

  Here, before describing each component, the characteristics (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  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 2210, a second main game start port 2110, 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. 1st grand prize opening 2120, 2nd big prize opening 2220, 1st main game symbol display device 2130, 2nd main game symbol display device 2230, production display device 2140, auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, center decoration 192 and out mouth 142 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 2210 includes a first main game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the first main game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start port 2210, and the first main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and due to the presence of the first main game start port 2210, the second main game start port 2110 is arranged. Although the upper part of this is comprised so that it may be plugged up, it is not limited to this. In that case, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are provided apart from each other, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game region 120 (based on the center of the game region) A game ball that is configured to be easily guided to the main game start port 2210 but difficult to be guided to the second main game start port 2110 and flows down to the right side of the game region 120 (based on the center of the game region) is the first main game. It may be configured to be easily guided to the second main game starting port 2110 while being hardly guided to the starting port 2210. It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively. Moreover, although it comprised so that an electrically-driven accessory might be provided in the 2nd main game starting port 2110 side, it is not limited to this, You may comprise so that an electrically-driven accessory may be provided in the 1st main game starting port 2210 side.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2410 includes an auxiliary game start port 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. The entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2410 triggers a lottery for expanding the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, a first grand prize winning port 2120 and a second grand prize winning port 2220 are provided above the out port 142, and a game ball that flows down on the right side or the left side (based on the center of the game region) of the game region 120. Is configured to easily pass through an area where the first grand prize winning port 2120 and the second big prize winning port 2220 are arranged before reaching the out port 142.

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening 2120 has a horizontal rectangular shape which is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped by the big hit symbol. 142 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located above 142. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 includes a first prize detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first electric accessory 2122 (and a first grand prize opening solenoid 2122a), Is provided. Here, the first winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 2120, and generates first big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . The first electric accessory 2122 changes the first grand prize opening 2120 in the first grand prize opening 2120 between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first grand prize win). The mouth solenoid 2122a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning 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, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to 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).

  Next, the second grand prize winning port 2220 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located above the opening 142. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 2220 includes a second prize detection device 2221 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second big prize opening electric accessory 2222 (and a second big prize opening solenoid 2222a. And). Here, the second winning detection device 2221 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big winning opening 2220, and generates second big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . Next, the second electric accessory 2222 causes the second grand prize opening 2220 to change between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state second big prize port 2220 in which the game ball is easy to win (second). The big prize opening solenoid 2222a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the aspect of the second grand prize opening is a form in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is not able to win or difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, for example, a mode in which a bar-like member provided in the second grand prize opening protrudes toward the player side and a retracted state where the rod-like member is retracted with respect to the player side can be adopted ( It may be a so-called velo-type attacker, and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entering the second grand prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  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 2140. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes an illustration display unit 2311 (illustration display region 2311) where an effect is executed including a variation display of decorative symbols, and an illustration hold display unit 2312 ( A first hold display unit 2312a and a second hold display unit 2312b). Here, the figure display unit 2311 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2312 has eight lamps (in this example, the first hold display unit 2312a has four on the first main game side, and the second hold display unit 2312b has the second main game side. 4), and the lamp is linked to the main game holding lamp.

  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 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control board 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that adds interest to the game content 2320, a sub-sub control unit 2310 that mainly performs effect display, and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prizes received in 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 and the like, a prize ball payout control device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game of the upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches each storage ball into the game area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and pachinko A power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the gaming machine is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to 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, The sub-control board 2000 (in this example, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub-control unit 2310 are arranged on one board) that controls execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp 190, error notification, and the like. A power supply unit 290 that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board 2000 is a sub-main control unit that controls 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, error notification, and the like. 2320, and two control units of a sub-sub control unit 2310 that executes display processing such as a decorative symbol change display / stop display, a hold display, and a notice display on the effect display device 2140. 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, and a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU and CPU RAM that temporarily stores data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is installed. 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 }, A drive solenoid (not shown) (the above-mentioned first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc. It is electrically connected to an input / output device that is indispensable to control the progress of the game based on input signals 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 / sub-sub control unit 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, 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 recording media for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board 2000 is connected to the effect display device 2140 for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker 114, the game effect lamp 190, and other effect drive devices (not shown). In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub control unit 2310 are included in the sub-control board 2000, and the audio control and game effect ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp 190 and determination control of display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit 2310. It is configured. 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, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, losing}, information on change mode (eg, change time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc. } And the information transmission control means 1300 (and the command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands), and the prize balls so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various prize openings. Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the payout control device 3000.

  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 Based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is open and lottery means 1135, The symbol content for determining whether or not the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 for determining whether or not the symbol variation start condition is satisfied, and the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number Decision Means 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to display change and stop of each symbol, and various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the second main game start opening 2110 of the second main game start opening 2110 An electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 for performing a game, a special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, a first main game, a second main game, and an auxiliary game, A game state to be determined, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process to change the game state based on the determination, and current and past game states [e.g., states related to the main game { Normal gaming state, specific gaming state (probability changing gaming state, time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), main Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the technical symbols and auxiliary game symbols, on / off statuses of various flags, game states during special games (for example, number of rounds and winning numbers), etc. And have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is directed to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2110 that determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2210. 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 2210, 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 2110 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 determining 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 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is satisfied. Judgment means 1161 and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the second main game starting port 2110 are provided.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the conditions for shifting to the special game are satisfied. Specifically, the special game (bonus) execution permission flag is generated. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not there is satisfied and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds) Etc.) in a special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and a special game (big hit) in which the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition. Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, opening and closing time of the first big prize winning port 2120 and the second big prize winning port 2220) And a between management unit 1174. 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 determines whether or not the termination condition of the probability variation gaming state is satisfied, and if it is determined that the probability variation gaming state is satisfied, the probability variation gaming state termination control means terminates the probability variation gaming state. 1181 and whether or not the first termination condition of the time-saving gaming state (when the termination condition of the probability variation gaming state is satisfied and / or when the winning lottery of the main game symbol is won as described later) is satisfied. And when it is determined that the time reduction gaming state is satisfied, the time reduction gaming state first termination control means 1182 for ending the time reduction gaming state and the second termination condition of the time reduction gaming state (as described later, a predetermined number of times) When the symbol change of the main game symbol for the minute and / or when the main game symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol) and if it is determined that it is satisfied Has a time to end the shorter gaming state shortened game state second end control unit 1183, the. Here, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 determines whether or not to change the lottery that is referred to in order to execute the transition success / failure determination to the non-stochastic variation gaming state that is the end condition of the probability variation gaming state (so-called falling lottery). A table 1181a is further provided. Further, the time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183 further includes a time shortening counter 1183a capable of counting the remaining number of times of the time shortening gaming state.

  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, and the current game state in the specific game (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, each of the specific game The specific game-related information temporary storage means 1195 for temporarily storing the flag off, etc.), a has.

  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 relating 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 2210 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 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of displaying a stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first and 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 (big hit). And a second big prize opening 2220 which is in a closed state during a normal game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit).

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device D includes an auxiliary game start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second 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.

  Next, 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 hold 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. Information transmission / reception between the storage unit 2324, the gaming state notification control unit 2325 that controls the notification control processing regarding the gaming state (mainly the gaming state related to the time-saving gaming state) in the non-special gaming state, and the sub-sub control unit 2310 side Information transmission / reception control means 2400 to be controlled. 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 (detailed). The table configuration is 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 unit) 2310 is an image display control means for displaying an 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.

  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 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, in step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) performs a 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.

  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, at step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of the hold is. 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 specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195 to acquire the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). Then, referring to the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a, a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side game state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball {for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on , The winning symbol is selected with higher probability than when it is off (for example, when it is off, the winning symbol is selected at 1/256, when it is on, the winning symbol is selected at 255/256)} Then, the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b is temporarily stored. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management unit 1153a refers to the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195, and based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), the auxiliary game symbol. A predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is set in the variation management timer 1153a-1 (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off). . 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 electric accessory opening / closing 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 refers to the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is on, and 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is off) is set in the release timer 1162 according to the opening time of the electric accessory. 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 second 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 second main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric-operated article releasing flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  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 (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  Further, in this flowchart, for the sake of convenience, after the stop symbol display 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 main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at 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 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. 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 this embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a falling lottery random number for determining whether or not to shift from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state, a winning lottery random number for determining success or failure, Random numbers such as a symbol lottery random number for determining the symbol of the hour and a variation mode lottery random number for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are acquired. Incidentally, these random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are obtained in series 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. Next, in step 1314, whether or not the second main game start port entrance determining means 1112 has received the second main game start port entrance information from the second entrance detection device 2111 of the second main game start port 2110. Determine whether. 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 this embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, a random number such as a falling lottery random number, a winning lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, a variation mode lottery random number, etc. Yes. 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) Is set to the same (however, the present invention is not limited to this). 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).

  In the present embodiment, information indicating that a random number has been acquired is transmitted as information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2320 in steps 1313 and 1325. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and it can be substituted as information indicating that a random number has been acquired using these pieces of information.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game symbol hold release control unit 1154 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a and confirms whether or not there is a hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1402, 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 1402, 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. In the present embodiment, the second main game symbol is preferentially digested with priority, but the present invention is not limited to this (holding digest based on the winning order and both main game symbols are simultaneously performed in parallel). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery for lottery.

  Next, FIG. 10 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 1403, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 determines whether or not the symbol variation start condition (variation start condition) of the main game symbol is satisfied. Here, examples of the variation start condition include that the special game is not being executed, and that neither the first main game symbol nor the second main game symbol has been executed. In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 1132a), is read. Next, in step 1406, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) uses the read main game side random number as the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a (second main game storage unit). The game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a) is deleted and the remaining temporarily stored information is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, in step 1410, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) executes a main game content determination process described later. Next, in step 1415, the information transmission control unit 1300 determines 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) (determination in step 1410). Command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting a command related to (content) (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc., which is a symbol variation display start instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. Set to. Next, in step 1416, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) uses the 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. In step 1417, 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 1418, 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). Then, the process proceeds to step 1420. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) sets the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, in step 1420, 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 relating to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. . In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a command for transmitting information indicating that the symbol variation has ended (becomes a symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub main control unit 2320 side. Set to trusted buffer 1301. Next, in step 1423, 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 1424, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) sets the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Turn off. Next, in step 1430, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) stores the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b). Referring to it, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped by the change is a big hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190. To do. Next, in step 1450, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) executes a specific game end determination process described later, and performs the next process (special game operation condition determination in step 1500). Process). If No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1450. If No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of main game content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1410 in FIG. First, in the present example, as the main game content determination process, (Processing 1) is performed to determine whether or not to shift from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state (so-called falling lottery), and to determine whether or not to transition to the non-probability variation gaming state If the result is winning, execute a process of shifting to the non-probability variation gaming state, (Process 2) After performing the determination of the main game symbol based on the determination result of whether to shift to the non-probability variation gaming state, Processing for determining the type of stop symbol in the main game symbol and the variation mode of symbol variation in the main game symbol is executed. (Process 3) First termination condition related to the time-reduced gaming state (when the determination result of whether or not to shift to the non-probability variation gaming state is winning and / or when the winning determination result of the main game symbol is winning) It is configured to execute a process of ending the time-saving gaming state when it is determined whether the time is satisfied and when it is determined that the time is satisfied. Hereinafter, each process is demonstrated in order. In the following description, “time-reduced gaming state type” means “type 0” = non-time-reduced gaming state, “type 1” = unrestricted time-reduced gaming state, and “type 2” = time-restricted time It is defined as a shortened gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, the time-reduced game state is a flag state of the main game short time flag (a state related to the length of fluctuation time of the main game symbol) and a flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag (second main game start) Although it is defined without distinguishing both of the states related to the ease of opening of the mouth electric accessory 2112 (although both flag states are configured to be interlocked), in general, the time-saving game state Is a state in which the so-called normal symbol time is short, for example, a variable member (second main game start port 2110 in this example) is added to the start port (second main game start port 2110 in this example). ) Is attached, the opening period of the variable member is long {when the auxiliary game short flag in this example is on, the opening time is long (or the opening time is determined by lottery) Case or open In the case of repeating a plurality of times, the average time of the opening time becomes a long time), for example, refer to the control process shown in step 1232}, a normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the variable member The winning member has a high winning probability (the winning symbol is selected with a high probability when the auxiliary game short time flag in this example is on, as an example, refer to the control process shown in step 1216), the variable member The variation time of the normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the game is short {if the auxiliary game short time flag in this example is on, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is short (or the variation time In the case of being determined by lottery, the average variation time is a short time). For example, see the control processing shown in step 1216}, etc. Keep supplement that it means a state that is achieved by the combined.

  First, in step 1410-2, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 determines whether or not the main game probability variation flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 is on (whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state). Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 1410-2, in Step 1410-4, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 is based on the main game-side random number read out in Step 1406 (particularly, the falling lottery random number), and whether or not a fall lottery is determined. Referring to 1181a, a determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the non-probability variation gaming state (falling lottery).

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 0) is an example of the falling lottery determination table 1181a. As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the transition probability from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state is the same transition probability on the first main game side and the second main game side. One probability (in this example, about 1/40) is predetermined. The transition probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1410-6, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 determines whether or not the transition to non-probability variation gaming state determination result (falling lottery) is winning (falling). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1410-6, in step 1410-12, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 turns off the main game probability change flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195.

  Next, in step 1410-14, the time shortening gaming state first end control unit 1182 confirms the “time shortening gaming state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195. Next, in step 1410-16, the time-saving gaming state first end control means 1182 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 1”. In the case of Yes in Step 1410-16, in Step 1410-18, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 turns off the main game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 1410-20, the time-saving game state first end control means 1182 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in Step 1410-22, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 sets "Type 0" to "Time shortening gaming state type" in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195, and Step 1410- 32. In the case of No in step 1410-2, step 1410-6, or step 1410-16, the process proceeds to step 1410-32.

  Next, at step 1410-32, the winning / not determining lottery means 1135 sets the main game-side random number read out at step 1406 (particularly, the winning / raising lottery random number) and the flag state of the main game probability changing flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Based on the first main game winner / lottery table 1135b-1 (second main game winner / lottery table 1135b-3), the main game symbol winner / lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to Step 1410-34.

  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. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. Further, in this example, the small hit, which is a winning that cannot change the game state on the main control device 1000 side, is configured not to win, but may be configured to win the small winning (a special game described later) In the state transition of the game state after the end, the purpose is to make it unclear which game state the user stays in after the special game ends and to enhance the fun of the game).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1410-34, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) reads the main game side random number read out in step 1406 (especially, symbol lottery). Based on the random number) and the lottery result, the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to, and the stop symbols related to the main game symbols are determined. The 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 the present embodiment, when winning or winning a lottery (big hit), a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A, 5A, 7A "and" 1B, 5B, 7B "), one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. Here, the jackpot symbol “1A” is a mode in which the number of rounds of the special game is 2R, the jackpot symbol “5A, 1B” is a mode in which the number of rounds of the special game is 4R, and the jackpot symbol “7A · “5B · 7B” is an aspect in which the number of rounds of the special game is 16R. Note that the symbols and the number of rounds are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. In addition, the jackpot on the second main game side is configured so that the profit rate given to the player is relatively higher than the jackpot on the first main game side, but it is not limited to this. {For example, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the type and / or selection rate of the variation mode of the main game symbol is different (limited frequency state) May be configured to migrate}.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, at step 1410-36, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the winning lottery result of the main game symbol is a winning (big hit). In the case of Yes in step 1410-36, in step 1410-40, the specific game control means 1180 obtains information related to the current game state (particularly, main game probability change flag state, “time-short game state type”) Temporary storage means 1195 stores the big hit game state information. Next, in step 1410-42, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 turns off the main game probability change flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 (however, it may be configured not to execute this process). Good). Next, in step 1410-44, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 confirms the “time shortening gaming state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 1410-46, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 1”. In the case of Yes in step 1410-46, in step 1410-48, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 turns off the main game shorting flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in Step 1410-50, the time-saving gaming state first end control means 1182 turns off the auxiliary game time short flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in Step 1410-52, the time shortening gaming state first end control means 1182 sets “Type 0” in “Time shortening gaming state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195, and Step 1410- 60. In the case of No in step 1410-36 or step 1410-46, the process proceeds to step 1410-60. In addition, when the processing for turning off the main game probability change flag is executed in step 1410-42, as a result, when the main game probability change flag is turned off, It is possible to configure so that the auxiliary game short time flag can be turned off. That is, it will be supplemented that all flag states of the main game probability change flag, the main game short time flag, and the auxiliary game short time flag can be changed in conjunction with each other.

  Next, in step 1410-60, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) determines the “time-reduced game state type” of the previous time (when the previous symbol was changed) and the current (current) time. Check “Time-saving gaming state type”. Next, in step 1410-62, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) changes the “time reduction game state type” from “type 1” to “type” based on the confirmation result. In other words, whether or not it has changed to “0”, in other words, from the situation in which the number of times was not limited to the time-reduced gaming state at the time of the previous symbol change, to the situation in which it is in the non-time-reduced gaming state by the series of processing related to this step Determine if it has changed. In the case of Yes in step 1410-62, in step 1410-64, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) changes the main game symbol change mode (change time) at the time of the current symbol change. ) To determine a predetermined variation mode {For example, the variation mode “SP” and the variation time 60 seconds are determined as the same variation mode regardless of the result of the lottery determination, or similar depending on the result of the lottery determination ( For example, the variation time that is common between the winning / not-winning lottery results and the non-winning case + the varying time that is different between the winning / losing lottery results and the non-winning case. While it is difficult to distinguish between winning and not winning during the time, it is easy to distinguish between winning and not winning during the different fluctuation times). To return to the caller. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1410-62, in step 1410-66, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) reads the main game-side random number read out in step 1406 (particularly, fluctuation). The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (the second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) based on the mode lottery random number), the winning / failing lottery result, and the flag state of the main game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 ), The variation mode (variation time) regarding the main game symbol 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). Return to the subroutine caller.

  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 the present example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol can be determined based on the result of determining whether or not the main game symbol is a lottery and the main game short time flag state. 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. Note that this example is merely an example, and the type of variation mode (variation time), the selection rate, and the like are not limited at all. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol on the second main game side When the change is configured to be advantageous for the player, the second main game side is likely to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). This is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished}.

  In the present embodiment, in steps 1410-64, a predetermined variation mode (variation mode “SP”, variation time 60 seconds) is determined as the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol at the time of the current symbol variation. If it is, as will be described later, it is scheduled that either a jackpot will not occur after the symbol change and either the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state will end or a jackpot will occur. It is comprised so that it may alert | report. However, the configuration related to the predetermined variation mode is not limited to such a configuration, and other than this, the main game symbol at the time of symbol variation in which the number of continuations of the time-limited game state with limited number of times will expire. As the variation mode (variation time), the predetermined variation mode may be determined, and it may be configured to notify whether the time-reduced gaming state ends or continues after the symbol variation. In addition, in a situation where the number of times is limited and the game time is reduced, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a falling lottery is won or a variation mode having a high jackpot expectation is selected), the predetermined The variation mode may be determined, and the probability variation gaming state may be informed or terminated when the symbol variation occurs.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in this example, whether or not the second end condition of the time-reduced game state (when the main game symbol has been changed for a predetermined number of times and / or when the main game symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol) is satisfied And when it is determined that the time is satisfied, the time-reduced gaming state is terminated (the process relating to the former condition is the main process, and the process relating to the latter condition is a special game operation described later) It is executed in the condition determination process). More specifically, first, in step 1452, the time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183 confirms the “time shortening gaming state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 1454, the time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 2”, in other words, the current gaming state is a time limited gaming state with a limited number of times. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1454, in step 1456, the time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time reduction counter 1183a (decrement). Next, in step 1458, the time shortening game state second end control means 1183 determines whether or not the counter value of the time reduction counter 1183a has become zero, in other words, the symbol variation of the main game symbol for a predetermined number of times is completed. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1458, in step 1460, the time-saving game state second end control means 1183 determines whether or not the main game probability change flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 is on, in other words, predetermined When the symbol variation of the main game symbol for the number of times is completed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation gaming state continues (in the present embodiment, whether or not the above-mentioned falling lottery has not been won yet). . In the case of Yes in step 1460, in step 1462, the time shortening game state second end control means 1183 sets "type 1" to "time shortening game state type" in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195, and step 1480 is entered. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1460, in step 1470, the time shortening game state second end control means 1183 turns off the main game time reduction flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 1472, the time shortening game state second end control means 1183 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 1474, the time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183 sets “type 0” to “time shortening gaming state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195, and proceeds to step 1480. . If step 1454 or step 1458 is No, the process proceeds to step 1480. In step 1480, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits the game state information (information temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195) at the end of the symbol variation to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. To the command transmission buffer 1301 for returning to the calling source of this subroutine.

  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 unit 1171 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) and stops the big hit symbol Based on, set the contents of the special game. Next, in step 1510, the probability variation gaming state end control means 1181 and the time-reduced gaming state second end control means 1183 have a specific game flag (main game probability change) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Flag, main game short time flag / auxiliary game short time flag) are turned off. Next, in step 1512, the time-saving gaming state second end control means 1183 clears (zero-clears) the value of the time reduction counter 1183a. Next, in step 1514, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Even in the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  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 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 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, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer), and the process proceeds to Step 1624. Next, in step 1624, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a gaming state command (for example, the current number of rounds, 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 determines whether or not the round is the final round. 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 means 1180 turns on the main game probability change flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 (that is, in this embodiment, the probability variation game state is always made after the special game is ended. Configured to migrate to). Next, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 stores the big hit game state information (particularly “time-short game state type”) temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 in step 1410-40. Check. Next, in step 9010, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 0”, in other words, whether or not the non-time-reduced gaming state is in effect at the time of execution of step 1410-40. judge. In the case of Yes in step 9010, in step 9012, the specific game control means 1180 confirms the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of the jackpot. Next, in step 9016, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the confirmed jackpot symbol is a latent probability variation jackpot symbol (in this example, “1A” symbol). In the case of Yes in step 9016, in step 9018, the specific game control means 1180 has the big hit game state information (especially the main game probability change flag) temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195 in step 1410-40. Status). Next, in step 9020, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is in an off state based on the confirmation result, in other words, whether or not the specific game control means 1180 was in a non-stochastic variable game state at the time of executing step 1410-40. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 9020, in step 9022, the specific game control unit 1180 sets “type 0” to “time-short game state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195, and proceeds to step 9050.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9016, in step 9024, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the big hit symbol stopped and displayed at the time of big hit is a low profit big hit symbol (in this example, “5A, 1B” symbol). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 9024, in step 9026, the specific game control unit 1180 sets “type 1” to “time-short game state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195. Next, in step 9040, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195. Next, in step 9042, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage means 1195, and proceeds to step 9050.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9010, in other words, if the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed at the time of jackpot is a high profit jackpot symbol (in this example, “7A, 5B, 7B” symbol), in step 9032 a specific game The control unit 1180 sets “type 2” to the “time-short game state type” in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195. Next, in step 9034, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) in the hour / times counter 1183a, and proceeds to step 9040.

  In step 9050, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits the game state information at the time of the end of the special game (information temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195) to the sub main control unit 2320 side. To the command transmission buffer 1301 for returning to the calling source of this subroutine. In the case of No in Step 9020, the process proceeds to Step 9026, and in the case of No in Step 9024, the process proceeds to Step 9032. In the case of the configuration as described above, the state transition related to the gaming state on the main control device 1000 side can be a state transition that does not exist in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, which will be described later. In this example, when winning in the time-saving gaming state at the time of execution of the main game symbol winning lottery (in this example, "Time-saving gaming state type" is not "Type 0"), After the special game is completed, the time-saving game state (in this example, “time-short game state type” is changed to “type 2”) is not limited to this. For example, if you win in a situation where the main game symbol wins or loses in a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-shortening gaming state (so-called latent probability changing state), the time will be reduced after the special game related to the winning is over It may be configured to shift to the gaming state, in which case <Transition Processing Method 1> In the profitable jackpot (the jackpot in the low profit jackpot symbol or high profit jackpot symbol in this example) during the latent probability change state When the special game related to the win is completed, the game moves to a time-reduced game state with no time limit (in this example, “time-short game state type” is “type 1”), <transition processing method 2> latent If you win with a profitable jackpot (a jackpot with the low profit jackpot symbol or high profit jackpot symbol in this example) during a probable change state, the number of times will be limited and the game time will be reduced after the special game is over In this example, “Time-saving gaming state type” shifts to “Type 2”) <Transition processing method 3> Winning in the latent probability variation big hit (hit in the latent probability variation big hit symbol in this example) during the latent probability variation state When the special game related to the winning is completed, the game moves to the time-reduced game state with no time limit (in this example, “time-short game state type” is “type 1”), <transition processing method 4> latent probability change state If you win in the latent probability variation jackpot (big hit in the latent probability variation jackpot symbol in this example), there is a limited number of times after the end of the special game related to the winning (in this example, "time-short game state Any transition processing method may be employed such that “type” shifts to “type 2”).

  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. 5A is a process on the sub-board side that is executed after resetting when the gaming 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 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 related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2320 executes a gaming state notification control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a display command transmission control process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-sub control unit side), and ends the repeat process routine.

  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, up to 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 makes full use of the effect display means 2310 on the effect display device 2140 (in particular, the first hold display portion 2312a and the second hold display portion 2312b). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the figure hold information temporary storage means 2323a are turned on and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 5700). If No in step 5610, the process moves to step 5620.

  Next, FIG. 19 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 confirms the symbol information (variation mode relating to the main game symbol) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a. Next, in step 5708, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a determines whether or not the confirmation result is the variation mode “SP”. In the case of Yes in step 5708, in step 5710, the drawing display content determination means 2322a is based on the symbol information (stopped symbols and fluctuation modes related to the main game symbol) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2321a. With reference to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1, the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined and temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Here, as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, in the case of big hit (1A, 1B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B in this example), three symbols are aligned, and in the case of loss, the three symbols are not aligned. This can be illustrated. Further, as a variation pattern of the decorative design, determining the reach type such as non-reach, normal reach, and super reach can be exemplified. Next, in step 5714, 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). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5708, in step 5712, the drawing display content determination means 2322a uses the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a (stopped symbols and fluctuation modes related to the main game symbols). Based on the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1, based on the decorative symbol stop symbol and special variation mode (for example, after the symbol variation, the jackpot does not occur, the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state Is determined to be completed or the jackpot is to be generated) is temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and the process proceeds to step 5714. .

  Next, FIG. 20 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 means 2322 displays the preview image 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. 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 5838, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2322d. Next, in step 5840, 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 process (special game display control process 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. 21 is a flowchart of the special game related 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, at 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 (game state notification control process at step 6200). . In addition, also when it is No at step 6004 or step 6014, the process proceeds to the next process (game state notification control process at step 6200).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, at step 6202, the gaming state notification control means 2325 determines whether or not the special game has ended (for example, whether or not the special gaming flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 has changed from on to off). To determine). In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the gaming state notification control means 2325 sends the gaming state information at the end of the special game transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (main side) (particularly, “time saving gaming state type”). Confirm. Next, in step 6206, the gaming state notification control means 2325 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 0”. In the case of Yes in step 6206, in step 6208, the gaming state notification control means 2325 makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to notify that it has shifted to the non-time-reduced gaming state (hereinafter, when the symbol variation is executed, the probability variation It may be configured to notify or suggest the possibility of staying in the gaming state), and the process proceeds to Step 6220. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6206, in step 6210, the gaming state notification control unit 2325 determines whether or not the confirmation result is “type 1”. In the case of Yes in step 6210, in step 6212, the gaming state notification control means 2325 makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to notify that it has shifted to the time limitless time-reduced gaming state (and probability variation gaming state), Control goes to step 6220. On the other hand, if No in step 6210 (if the confirmation result is “type 2”), in step 6214, the gaming state notification control means 2325 makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to reduce the number of times with a limited number of gaming state. (And it may be configured to notify the remaining number of times of the time-reduced gaming state when the symbol variation is executed), and the process proceeds to Step 6220. In the case of No in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6220.

  Next, in step 6220, the gaming state notification control unit 2325 determines whether or not the new symbol variation has ended (for example, the symbol variation flag in the figure display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is off from on). To determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 6220, in Step 6222, the gaming state notification control means 2325 sends the gaming state information at the time of the end of symbol change transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (main side) (particularly, “short time gaming state type”). Confirm. Next, at step 6224, based on the confirmation result, the gaming state notification control means 2325 compares the “short time gaming state type” at the end of the previous symbol variation with the “short time gaming state type” at the end of the current symbol variation. , It is determined whether or not “type 2” is changed to “type 1”. In the case of Yes in step 6224, in step 6226, the gaming state notification control means 2325 notifies the transition to the time limit-less time-reduced gaming state (and the probability variation gaming state), and the next process (display command in step 7000) (Transmission control processing) On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6224, in step 6228, the gaming state notification control means 2325 compares the “short time gaming state type” at the end of the previous symbol variation and the “short time gaming state type” at the end of the current symbol variation. , It is determined whether or not “type 1 or 2” has changed to “type 0”. In the case of Yes in Step 6228, in Step 6230, the gaming state notification control means 2325 notifies that it has shifted to the non-time-reduced gaming state (and non-probability variation gaming state) (however, there is a need for notification when a big hit occurs). Since there is no notification, no notification is made), and the processing proceeds to the next processing (display command transmission control processing in step 7000). In the case of No in step 6220, the process proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000).

<Action>
By configuring as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the state transition related to the gaming state on the main control device 1000 side can be made a state transition that is not found in the conventional pachinko gaming machine. This point will be described in order with reference to the action diagram (state transition diagram) in FIG. 23. This figure shows the game state on the main control device 1000 side, particularly in a non-special game (special game state). The state transitions of gaming states (except for special gaming states such as error status and error status) are illustrated. In the same figure (and the following description), the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the main game symbol is relatively higher than the non-probability variation gaming state. The state is a game state in which the variation time (average time) of the main game symbol is shorter than the non-time-reduced game state, and the second main game start-up electric accessory per unit period (for example, 5 minutes) It is a gaming state in which the ratio of the opening period of 2112 is increased (becomes opening extension) compared to the non-time-shortening gaming state. As described above, as the time-reduced game state, the flag state of the main game short time flag (the state related to the length of the fluctuation time of the main game symbol) and the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag (the second main game start port electric role) Although it is defined without distinguishing both of the states related to the ease of opening of the object 2112 (although both flag states are configured to work together), in general, the time-saving gaming state is Under the condition of a so-called normal symbol short time state, for example, a variable member (second main game start port electric accessory 2112 in this example) is attached to the start port (second main game start port 2110 in this example). In such a case, the opening period of the variable member is long {the state in which the opening time is long when the auxiliary game short flag in this example is on (or the opening time is determined by lottery or the opening / closing Multiple In the case of repeated, the average time of the opening time is a long state), for example, see the control process shown in step 1232}, the normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the variable member The winning probability is high (the winning symbol is selected with a high probability when the auxiliary game short-time flag in this example is on, as an example, refer to the control process shown in step 1216). Fluctuation time of the normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that becomes an opening opportunity is short {If the auxiliary game short flag in this example is ON, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is short (or variation time lottery In the case where the average time of the fluctuation time is short), for example, refer to the control process shown in step 1216}, etc. Keep supplement that it is a state that is realized me.

  First, when configured as in the present embodiment, there are five different gaming states (hereinafter referred to as “gaming state 0-1”, “gaming state 0-2”, “gaming state”) as the gaming state in non-special gaming. 1 ”,“ gaming state 2-1 ”, and“ gaming state 2-2 ”). More specifically, “gaming state 0-1” is “non-time shortened gaming state and non-probability variation gaming state”, and “gaming state 0-2” is “non-time shortening gaming state and probability variation gaming”. "Game state 1" is a "time-reduced time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state", and "Game state 2-1" is "a time-restricted time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable game" The “game state 2-2” is a “time limit-reduced time-reduced game state and a non-stochastic game state”. Then, when staying in each gaming state, if the gaming state transition condition set in each gaming state is satisfied, the game state transitions to another gaming state. Hereinafter, the transition conditions and transition destinations of the game state when staying in each game state will be described in order.

(When staying in “Game state 0-1”)
Next, when the “gaming state 0-1” stays, “after the special game is finished” is the game condition transition condition. If the type of jackpot symbol at the start of the special game is the latent probability variable jackpot symbol (in this example, “1A” symbol), “gaming state 0-2” becomes the transition destination, and the jackpot symbol at the start of the special game If the type of game is a low profit jackpot symbol (in this example, “5A, 1B” symbol), “Game State 1” becomes the transition destination, and the type of jackpot symbol at the start of the special game is the high profit jackpot symbol (book) In the example, in the case of “7A, 5B, 7B” symbol), “gaming state 2-1” becomes the transition destination. It should be noted that the latent probability variation jackpot symbol and the high profit jackpot symbol may not be provided. In such a configuration, only “gaming state 1” becomes the transition destination.

(When staying in “Game State 0-2”)
Next, when staying in “Game state 0-2”, “After special game ends” or “At the start of symbol variation and when winning the falling lottery and / or jackpot lottery” is the game condition transition condition. . When “After special game is finished” is set as the transition condition, the type of jackpot symbol at the start of the special game is the latent probability variable jackpot symbol (in this example, “1A” symbol) or the low profit jackpot symbol (in this example) , “5A, 1B” symbol), “Game state 1” becomes the transition destination, and the type of jackpot symbol at the start of the special game is the high profit jackpot symbol (in this example, “7A, 5B, 7B” symbol) ), The “gaming state 2-1” becomes the transition destination. In addition, when the transition condition is “when the symbol change starts and wins the falling lottery and / or jackpot lottery”, the “game state 0-1” becomes the transition destination, but only the jackpot lottery is won. In this case, after the special game ends, the transition destination is determined not from “gaming state 0-1” but from “gaming state 0-2”. Note that it may be configured not to provide the high profit jackpot symbol, and in such a configuration, only “gaming state 1” becomes the transition destination.

(When staying in “Game state 1”)
Next, when staying in “gaming state 1”, “after the special game is completed” or “when the symbol change starts and the winning lottery and / or big win lottery is won” is the gaming state transition condition. When “after the special game is finished” is set as the transition condition, the “game state 2-1” becomes the transition destination regardless of the type of the big hit symbol at the start of the special game. In addition, when the transition condition is “when the symbol change starts and wins the falling lottery and / or jackpot lottery”, the “game state 0-1” becomes the transition destination, but only the jackpot lottery is won. In this case, after the special game ends, the transition destination is determined not from “gaming state 0-1” but from “gaming state 1”.

(When staying in “Game State 2-1”)
Next, when staying in “Game State 2-1”, “After special game ends”, “When the symbol variation starts and the winning lottery and / or jackpot lottery is won” or “When the symbol variation ends, The game state transition condition is “when the limit (in this example, the number of symbol fluctuations counted after the end of the special game is 100)” is reached. When “after the special game is finished” is set as the transition condition, the “game state 2-1” becomes the transition destination regardless of the type of the big hit symbol at the start of the special game. Further, when the transition condition is “when the symbol variation starts and the winning lottery and / or big win lottery is won”, the “game state 2-2” becomes the transition destination. In addition, when “the symbol variation ends, in the case of reaching the symbol limitation number (in this example, the number of symbol variation counted from the end of the special game is 100)”, “game state 1” becomes the transition destination. In addition, when winning the big hit lottery while staying in “gaming state 2-1”, “gaming state 2-1” becomes the transition destination (ie, loops) regardless of whether other transition conditions are satisfied. I will supplement that.

(When staying in “Game State 2-2”)
Next, when staying in “Game State 2-2”, after “Special Game ends” or “At the end of symbol variation, the number of symbols is limited (in this example, the number of symbol variations counted from the end of the special game is 100). “When reached” is the game state transition condition. When “after the special game is finished” is set as the transition condition, the “game state 2-1” becomes the transition destination regardless of the type of the big hit symbol at the start of the special game. In addition, “when the symbol variation ends, in the case of reaching the symbol limit (in this example, the number of symbol variation counted from the end of the special game is 100)”, “gaming state 0-1” becomes the transition destination. When a special game occurs when the condition is satisfied, the transition destination is determined from “gaming state 2-2” instead of “gaming state 0-1” after the special game ends.

<Summary>
As a result of the above effects, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a “gaming state 0-1” (non-time-reduced gaming state and non-probability variation gaming state) that is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player By generating a special game at the time of stay, “Game state 1” which is a preparation state for transitioning to a game state advantageous to the player after the special game is finished (time-reduced time-reduced game state and probability-variable game state) , And when a special game is generated prior to winning the falling lottery when staying in “Game state 1” (unlimited time-reduced game state and probability-variable game state), the player after the special game ends Therefore, a game flow is established in which a transition is made to “game state 2-1” (a game state with limited number of times and a probability-variable game state) which is a game state advantageous to the player. Also, when staying in “Game state 1” (unlimited time reduction game state and probability variation game state), “When the symbol change starts and the winning lottery and / or jackpot lottery is won”, the symbol change starts The time transition from the time-reduced gaming state to the non-time-reduced gaming state in other words, in other words, the variation time of the main game symbol tends to be long and the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is not extended to open. . Therefore, for the player, when the “game state 1” stays, which is a state ready for transition to the game state advantageous to the player (the number of times is reduced without limitation and the probability variation game state), Whether or not to shift to “gaming state 2-1” (a time-limited game state with a limited number of times and a probability-fluctuating gaming state), which is a game place, and that is advantageous to the player only by the subsequent symbol variation results on the appearance. This makes it possible to realize the gameability that cannot be created with conventional pachinko gaming machines.

  In addition, when staying in the “gaming state 2-1” (the number of times limited time-reduced gaming state and the probability variation gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, if the number of times is reached, there is a disadvantage for the player. Is not a “gaming state 0-1” (non-time-reduced gaming state and non-probability variation gaming state), which is a new gaming state, but a “gaming state 1” (number-of-times restriction) which is a state ready for transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player A game flow is established that shifts to a non-reduced time game state and a probability-variable game state. Therefore, for the player, even if the number of times has been reached, a game opportunity that could not be created with a conventional pachinko gaming machine can be given again a transition opportunity to “gaming state 2-1”. It can be realized.

  In addition, when staying in “Game state 2-1” (a time limit-reduced game state with a limited number of times and a probability-variable game state), which is a game state advantageous to the player, when a symbol change is started and a falling lottery is won Is not “gaming state 0-1” (non-time-reduced gaming state and non-stochastic gaming state), which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, but “gaming state in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is maintained once 2-2 ”(time limit limited time-reduced gaming state and non-probability variation gaming state), the player's impact on having won the falling lottery (transition to non-probability variation gaming state) Dissatisfaction with things and a decline in the willingness to continue playing).

  In addition, when staying in “gaming state 1” (unrestricted time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state), which is a state ready for transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, “at the start of symbol fluctuation, In the case of winning the big hit lottery ”, the process of turning off the main game probability change flag in step 1410-42 when controlling to shift from the time-reduced gaming state to the non-time-reduced gaming state at the start of symbol variation. As a result, when the main game probability change flag is turned off, the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag can be turned off. . In other words, since it is possible to configure all flag states of the main game probability change flag, the main game short time flag, and the auxiliary game short time flag to change in conjunction with each other, the game flow can be controlled by a unified control process. It can be constructed.

  Also, if a special game occurs when staying in “gaming state 0-1” (non-time-reduced gaming state and non-stochastic game state), which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, after the special game ends, Since it is possible to make a transition to “gaming state 1” (unlimited time reduction gaming state and probability variation gaming state), which is a preparation state for transitioning to an advantageous gaming state, the time after the special game ends. The player's dissatisfaction with the absence of the shortened gaming state can be eliminated. In addition, if a special game occurs while staying in “gaming state 0-1” (non-time shortened gaming state and non-stochastic game state), which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player, the special game is stopped and displayed at the start of the special game. From the type of jackpot symbol, it is impossible to guess whether or not it is possible to shift to “gaming state 2-1” (a gaming state with a limited number of times and a probability-variable gaming state) that is an advantageous gaming state for the player. It is possible to improve the interest. In addition, the game state is advantageous for the player when staying in “Game state 1” (a game state in which the number of times is not limited and a probability-variable game state), which is a preparation state for transition to a game state advantageous to the player. In the game flow of transitioning to “gaming state 2-1” (number-limited time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state), the variation time of the main game symbol tends to be long and the second main game starting port electric The game 2112 is a game state that is advantageous to the player based on only one symbol change result (effect result) that is executed in a situation where the extension is not extended, and a game state 2-1 that is advantageous to the player (a time-reduced game with a limited number of times) Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the player can make a transition to a state and a probability-variable game state. Therefore, for the player, a “game state 2-1” (game time 2-1 with a limited number of times) is a game state advantageous to the player. In addition to not feeling far away (and increasing the sense of accomplishment), it is possible to develop a seamless performance. (For example, in the “gaming state 1”, when the battle effect with the enemy character is executed, the fluctuation time of the main game symbol tends to be long, and the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is extended and opened. As an effect at the time of symbol change executed in a situation that does not become true, it expresses whether or not to win the battle, and when going to “gaming state 2-1,” it wins the battle while “gaming state 0-1” In the case of shifting to, the effect of defeating the battle is executed, and after shifting to “gaming state 2-1”, it can be exemplified to switch to the background image that informs that it is in the consecutive resort mode, In the production of flow, such as, it can race feeling is no different from the battle demonstrations which are carried out conventional in special game). Also, in these game flows, the transition destination of the gaming state is determined by internal processing to the last, so the conventional pachinko gaming machine (especially the so-called ball probability type in which the transition destination of the gaming state is determined by the movement of the gaming ball) In comparison with the gaming machine of the above), there is also an effect that no consideration is required for fraudulent acts (goto acts). In addition, as a battle effect, “the shorter the symbol variation time (the more the number of rounds), the greater the possibility of a big hit”, or “the longer the symbol variation time, the shorter the chance of a big hit or a big hit (For example, 1st battle: If you win against an enemy character, the 16R jackpot will be confirmed, the draw will be carried over to a 2nd battle, and 2nd battle: if you win against an enemy character.) 16R or 4R jackpot decision, draw is carried over to 3rd battle, 3rd battle: 4R jackpot is confirmed when winning the enemy character, transition to non-stochastic game state without hit if there is no draw and the enemy character is defeated Can be exemplified).

  Also, if a special game occurs when staying in “gaming state 0-1” (non-time-reduced gaming state and non-stochastic game state), which is a disadvantageous game state for the player, the type of jackpot symbol at the start of the special game Depending on the situation, it is possible to directly shift to the “gaming state 2-1” (the number of times limited time-reduced gaming state and the probability variation gaming state), which is an advantageous gaming state for the player, so a so-called direct hit route is provided. This also makes it possible to further enhance the fun of the game. Similarly, if a special game occurs while staying in “gaming state 0-1” (non-time shortened gaming state and non-stochastic game state), which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player, a big hit at the start of the special game Depending on the type of symbol, it is possible to shift to a “gaming state 0-2” (non-time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state), which is a so-called latent probability variation state, which can further enhance the interest of the game. It is.

  In addition, the game state is advantageous for the player when staying in “Game state 1” (a game state in which the number of times is not limited and a probability-variable game state), which is a preparation state for transition to a game state advantageous to the player. In the game flow of transitioning to “gaming state 2-1” (number-limited time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state), the variation time of the main game symbol tends to be long and the second main game starting port electric In the case of one symbol change that is executed in a situation in which the accessory 2112 is not extended, depending on the result of the lottery at the time of the symbol change, the same variation mode (variation time), or according to the result of the lottery As a result, it is difficult to estimate the symbol variation result (effect result) in advance, and as a result, the interest of the symbol variation (effect) It is possible to increase further. Further, when mounting the above-described battle effect, it is not necessary to provide an excessive control process and a variation mode for adjusting the effect scale, and thus the effect of facilitating the mounting is also achieved.

<Modification 1>
In this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to “gaming state 2-1” (a time-limited game state with a limited number of times and a probability-variable game state) that is advantageous to the player, the number of times the time-reduced game state is continued. As described above, the uniform number of times (in this example, the number of symbol fluctuations after the end of the special game is 100 times) is set, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to select and set one number. Further, in the case of such a configuration, an effect method that is not available in conventional pachinko gaming machines is possible by utilizing the fact that there are a plurality of types of continuation number candidates. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is a modified example (modified example 1) from the present embodiment, and only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. 16 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about step 9034 (change 1), and the purpose is “game state 2-1” (number of times limit) which is a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the special game. When a transition is made to a time-reduced gaming state and a probability-variable gaming state, the number of times of continuing the time-reducing gaming state is selected and set from among a plurality of types of continuation number candidates. That is, in Step 9034 (Variation 1), the specific game control means 1180 stores a plurality of types of continuation number candidates (for example, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, etc.) in the time-count counter 1183a. Set one value selected from Here, the selection method is not particularly limited. For example, the selection method is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol stopped and displayed at the start of the special game (for example, the jackpot symbol “5B-1, 5B-2, 5B-”). 3,..., 7B-1, 7B-2, 7B-3 ”are provided to be selectable, and“ 5B-1 = 20 (times), 5B-2 = 30 (times), 5B-3 = 40 (times) ),..., 7B-1 = 80 (times), 7B-2 = 90 (times), 7B-3 = 100 (times), etc.), or entering the appropriate starting port Can be selected according to the random value acquired based on the above.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. 22 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 6240 (Modification 1) to Step 6262 (Modification 1), and the purpose is that the time-saving gaming state can be continued (or it is definite to continue). ) Concerning the number of times (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the number of times of continuous guarantee), it is possible to make a notification based on the number of holds, the pre-decision result of the falling lottery scheduled at the time of the on-hold digestion, the pre-determination result of the lottery decision, etc. It is. That is, after the special game is over, as a process when the game state is shifted to “gaming state 2-1” (game state 2-1 with a limited number of times and a probability varying game state) that is advantageous to the player, step 6240 (change In 1), the gaming state notification control unit 2325 temporarily stores the effect general information temporary number transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (main side) (for example, the counter value of the time reduction number counter 1183a). The actual short time counter RC value in the means 2324 is set. Next, in Step 6242 (Variant 1), the gaming state notification control unit 2325 determines an arbitrary value that is less than or equal to the real time short-count counter RC value in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324 (for example, less than or equal to the RC value). To select a value as a candidate for the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state), and set it as the display time-count counter FC value in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. In Step 6244 (Variation 1), the gaming state notification control unit 2325 makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to set the display short time counter FC value in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324 to continue the reduced time gaming state. The remaining number of times is notified (for example, displayed on the effect display device 2140. However, when the display is configured to be displayed, it may be hidden when the FC value = 0). By configuring in this way, after the special game is over, when the game state is shifted to “gaming state 2-1” (a game state having a limited number of times and a probability varying game state) that is advantageous for the player Then, false information that is equal to or less than the actual number of continuations as the guaranteed number of continuations can be notified to the player (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the fake number).

  Next, after the transition to the “gaming state 2-1” which is an advantageous gaming state for the player (the number of times limited time-reduced gaming state and the probability variation gaming state), the processing when a new symbol variation is completed, In Step 6246 (Variant 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 sets the real time short-count counter RC value in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and the display short-time counter FC value in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, respectively. Subtract 1 (decrement). Next, in Step 6248 (Variation 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 determines whether or not the display time count counter FC value in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is zero, in other words, only the number of times of fake. It is determined whether or not the time-saving gaming state has continued. In the case of Yes in Step 6248 (Modified 1), in Step 6250 (Modified 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 confirms the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a and holds the current hold. The number HC value is acquired. Next, in Step 6252 (Variant 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 determines whether or not the real time short-count counter RC value in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is equal to or greater than the reserved number HC value, in other words, Even if the change in the number of symbols for the current number of holdings is completed, the “game state 2-1” (a game state with a limited number of times and a probability-variable game state) that is advantageous to the player or advantageous to the player It is determined whether or not it is definite that the user is staying in the “gaming state 2-2” in which the gaming state is maintained (the number-of-times-limited time-reduced gaming state and the non-probability varying gaming state). In the case of Yes in Step 6252 (Variable 1), in Step 6254 (Variable 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 has a value equal to or smaller than the reserved number HC value or exceeds the reserved number HC value and is stored in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. An arbitrary value that is less than or equal to the actual short-time counter RC value is determined as the display addition value. Next, in Step 6262 (Variant 1), the gaming state notification control unit 2325 sets the determined display addition value to the display time short-time counter FC value in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324, and calls this subroutine. Return to the original. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6252 (Modified 1), in Step 6256 (Modified 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 has a gaming state advantageous to the player until the current fluctuation of the number of symbols on hold is completed. It is confirmed whether or not “gaming state 2-1” (number-limited time-reduced gaming state and probability-variable gaming state) is continued. More specifically, based on the holding information for the number of holdings, It is determined in advance whether or not there is a holding for which the result of the falling lottery and / or the winning lottery (or at least the falling lottery) is the winning. Next, in Step 6258 (Variation 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325, based on the confirmation result (preliminary determination result), until “the gaming state 2-1 "Is continued or not. In the case of Yes in Step 6258 (Modification 1), in Step 6260 (Modification 1), the gaming state notification control means 2325 determines an arbitrary value that is equal to or less than the reserved number HC value as the display addition value, and Step 6262 (Modification 1). ). If No in step 6258 (Variation 1), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. Further, in this example, even if No in Step 6248 (Variation 1), it is configured to return to the caller of this subroutine, but is not limited to this. In that case, the number of times that is the difference between the real-time short-time counter RC value and the display-time short-time counter FC value may be determined as the display addition value.

  By changing as described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, after the special game ends, the “game state 2-1” (game state 2-1 with a limited number of times) is a game state advantageous to the player. And the probability variation gaming state), it is possible to notify the player of false information that is less than or equal to the actual number of continuations as the guaranteed number of continuations, and the time-reduced gaming state is reduced by the number of fake times. After continuing (mainly after the time-reduced gaming state has continued for the actual number of times of continuous operation), a value that is less than or equal to the current number of reserved games can be notified as the number of guaranteed continuous operations, As long as the game state is shortened by the number of times, the value that exceeds the current number of reserves can also be reported as the guaranteed number of continuous times. The border between whether or not the game state advantageous to the game has ended is ambiguous, and the interest of the game (directing) is enhanced in that it can continue to have a sense of expectation that the time-saving game state will continue. . In order to maximize the effect, in Step 6254 (Variation 1), a value equal to or less than the reserved number HC value or exceeding the reserved number HC value and the actual short time count in the production general information temporary storage means 2324 When determining any value that is equal to or less than the counter RC value as the display addition value, it is preferable to determine which value is to be the display addition value based on the remaining number of actual continuations. Become. More specifically, (specific example 1) When the remaining number of actual continuations is large, any number that exceeds the holding number HC value and is equal to or less than the real-time short-time counter RC value in the production general information temporary storage unit 2324 When the value is easy to select and the remaining number of actual continuations is small, a value equal to or less than the holding number HC value) is easily selected. (Specific Example 2) The remaining number of actual continuations is the time-reduced gaming state. The closer to one of the continuation number candidates (for example, 10, 20,..., 100) (for example, the difference between the two is 1 to 3), the HC value exceeds the reserved number and the production general information temporary storage unit 2324 Arbitrary values that are less than or equal to the real-time short-time counter RC value are easily selected. If not (for example, the difference between the two is 4 to 6), a value that is less than the reserved number HC value is easily selected. be able to.

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 1138 Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination means, 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, 1422a 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 Fluctuation management timer, 1154 Main game symbol hold release control means 1153 Game symbol control means, 1153a Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means 1161, Electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, 1162 Opening timer 1170 Special game control means, 1171 Condition determining means 1172 Special game content determining 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 Probability varying game state end control means, 1181a Falling down Lottery success / failure determination table 1182 Time shortening gaming state first end control means, 1183 Time shortening gaming state second end control means 1183a Time shortening counter 1190 Game state temporary storage means, 1191 First main gaming state temporary storage means 1191a First flag temporary storage means, 1191b First main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192 Second main game state temporary storage means, 1192a Second 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, 1195 Specific game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Prize ball Payout determining means 2000 Game peripheral device 2210 First main game start port, 2211 First ball detection device 2130 First main game symbol display device, 2131 First main game symbol display unit 2132 First main game symbol hold display unit, 2110 2nd main game start port 2111 2nd entrance detection device, 112 2nd main game symbol display device, 2231 2nd main game symbol display unit 2232 2nd main game symbol hold display unit, 2120 1st big prize opening 2121 1st prize detection device, 2122 1st electric game item 2220 Second big prize opening, 2221 Second prize detection device 2222 Second electric accessory, 2410 Auxiliary game entrance 2411 Entrance 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 reception means 2321a Main-side information temporary storage means, 2322 Decoration symbol display control means 2322a Drawing display content determination means, 2322a-1 For illustration change content determination Lottery table 2322c, drawing display related information temporary storage means, 2322d, drawing variation time management Imma 2323 Drawing hold information display control means, 2323a Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2324 Production general information temporary storage means 2400 Information transmission / reception control means 2325 Game state notification control means 2310 Production display means (sub sub control board), 2450 Sub information Transmission / reception control means 2313 Image display control means, 2311 Decoration symbol display area 2312a First hold display section, 2312b Second hold display section 3000 Prize ball payout control device

Claims (1)

A main game department that executes the main game;
An auxiliary game unit that executes an auxiliary game that supports the main game;
A main game start port where game balls can enter,
Auxiliary gaming start opening where game balls can enter,
A member attached to the main game start opening that can be displaced between an open state and a closed state, and when displaced to the open state, a game ball can enter the main game start opening or be compared with the closed state. And a variable member configured to make it difficult to enter a game ball at the main game start port when compared with the open state when it is easy to enter, and when it is displaced to the closed state,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A main game identification information display unit capable of displaying the main game identification information;
An auxiliary game identification information display unit capable of displaying auxiliary game identification information;
One or more information output units capable of outputting information; and
A secondary game unit that controls information output to the one or more information output units,
The main game department
A main game random number acquisition means for acquiring a main game random number based on a game ball entering the start gate for the main game;
When the main game random number is acquired, the main game random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the information relating to the acquired main game random number as a hold until the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied;
On-hold information transmission means for transmitting information temporarily stored in the main game random number temporary storage means to the sub-game unit side as hold information;
When the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied, the main game success / failure determination means for performing the determination of the success / failure based on the main game random number;
A means for determining stop identification information of the main game identification information based on the result of the main game success / failure determination means, and determining a predetermined mode as the stop identification information when the result of the determination of success / failure is a win. Game identification information display content determination means;
In accordance with the content determined by the main game identification information display content determining means, the main game identification information display unit displays the main game identification information in a variable manner, and then controls to stop display the stop identification information of the main game identification information. Main game identification information display control means,
When the predetermined mode is stopped and displayed by the main game identification information display control means, special game control means for executing a special game that can open the variable winning opening that is closed;
The winning determination result has a low probability winning state in which the winning determination result is won with a predetermined probability, and the winning determination result has a high probability winning state in which the winning determination result is a winning with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. A high probability winning state transition control means for controlling the transition to a state;
Under the condition of being in a high-probability winning state, when the main game success / failure determination condition is satisfied, a high-probability winning state fall determination means for executing a transition probability determination to a low-probability winning state based on the main game random number;
A low-probability winning state transition control means for controlling to shift to a low-probability winning state when the transition success / failure determination result is winning;
The auxiliary game department
Auxiliary game random number acquisition means for acquiring an auxiliary game random number based on a game ball entering the auxiliary game start port,
Auxiliary game identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information based on the auxiliary game random number acquired by the auxiliary game random number acquisition means;
Auxiliary game identification information display content based on the determination by the auxiliary game identification information display determining means, after the auxiliary game identification information display section is variably displayed, the auxiliary game identification information stop identification information is controlled to stop display Game identification information display control means;
Easy entry game execution means for executing easy entry game that can displace the variable member from the closed state to the open state when the specific mode is stopped and displayed as the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information;
The gaming state related to the expected average execution time of easy-to-play games per unit time is a gaming state having a longer expected average execution time than the auxiliary gaming low probability state and the auxiliary gaming low probability state, and at least the auxiliary gaming identification information An easy-to-enter game state transition control means for controlling so that the stop identification information is likely to be in a specific mode and has an auxiliary game high probability state, and the special game can be shifted to the auxiliary game high probability state,
In a situation where the auxiliary game is in a high probability state, the cumulative number of the unit counted from the end of the special game from the change display to the stop display of the identification information for the main game as one unit is a plurality of types of continuous number of times. It is configured to shift from the auxiliary game high probability state to the auxiliary game low probability state when the determined number of continuations is reached and when the low probability winning state is reached and / or when the predetermined mode is stopped and displayed. And
The subsidiary game department
Hold information receiving means for receiving hold information transmitted from the main game department side;
Based on the hold information received by the hold information receiving means, it is provided with a hold content pre-determination means for predetermining the migration success / failure determination result and / or the success / failure determination result scheduled in the future,
When the transition to the auxiliary gaming high probability state after the end of the special game, after the cumulative number of one unit reaches the continuation number, based on the number of suspensions and the preliminary determination result, the number of suspensions is less than or equal to A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the information output unit can output the number as a number of continuous guarantee times.

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