JP2014158625A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game further by a method differing from a conventional method for a shift condition and a shift control method in the Pachinko game machine that includes a normal game state and a probability variable game state and shifts a game state when predetermined shift conditions are satisfied.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a specific area during a period from after the execution of winning/losing determination to completion of a winning/losing result notification game in a high-probability winning state, the high-probability winning state is shifted to a low-probability winning state at the ball entry timing.

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, many pachinko machines of this type are distinguished from the normal gaming state in which the probability that the identification information is in a predetermined mode (so-called jackpot lottery probability) is a predetermined probability (for example, 1/200) as the gaming state. A probability variation gaming state in which the probability that the information is in a predetermined mode is higher than the predetermined probability (for example, 1/20), and is relative to the player under the situation of the probability variation gaming state It is comprised so that it may become advantageous. When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, at the end of a special game, or when winning a so-called falling lottery), the game state is improved by shifting the game state.

JP 2009-66036 A JP 2006-174865 A

  However, in the transition conditions and the transition control method described above, a method different from the conventional method can be considered, and there is a room for further enhancing the fun of the game using the different method. Exists.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, the main game start opening 110) into which a game ball can enter;
A specific area in which a game ball can enter (for example, a falling entrance 501),
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means 1020) for acquiring a random number for determining the game content based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening (for example, the main game start opening 110);
On the basis of the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1020), the validity determination means (for example, the success / failure lottery means 1110) for executing the determination of validity / incorrectness;
After the execution of the success / failure determination, a success / failure notification game execution means (for example, display control means 1200) for executing a success / failure notification game resulting from the execution of the success / failure determination;
Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1220) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player after the success / failure result notifying game relating to the winning in the case where the result of the success / failure determination is winning; ,
As a gaming state related to the execution of the success / failure determination, a low-probability winning state in which the result of the determination is a win with a predetermined probability and a high-probability winning state in which the result of the determination is a win with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. And a high probability winning state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means 1240) that controls to be able to enter a high probability winning state after completion of the execution of the special game,
When the game ball enters a specific area (for example, the falling ball entrance 501) during the period from the execution of the success / failure determination to the end of the success / failure notification game in the case of a high probability winning state. Is a pachinko gaming machine configured to shift from a high probability winning state to a low probability winning state at the timing of entering the ball.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, in the pachinko gaming machine having the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, it is possible to provide a technique different from the conventional technique as the gaming state transition condition and the transition control method. It is possible to produce an effect that the interest of the game can be further improved by using the different method.

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 control board 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 board 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 control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a table configuration diagram used in the main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the falling lottery structure drive control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the falling lottery structure in the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart 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 an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a game state transition image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the falling lottery structure drive control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the second modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the falling lottery structure in the fourth modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the fourth modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the falling lottery structure in the fifth modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure in the fifth modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the storage device in Modification 5 from the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is an operation explanatory diagram of the storage device in Modification 5 from the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Entering a ball” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out but also passing to a “through chucker” without paying out a prize ball, that is, a game ball entering (contacting) a predetermined space (area). Means. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (or combinations thereof) {for example, main game symbols described later (So-called special symbols), auxiliary game symbols (ordinary symbols), decorative symbols, etc.)}. “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).

  The following embodiment is a conventional first type pachinko gaming machine. However, it is not limited at all, and when applied to other gaming machines (for example, first-class first-class composites, second-class, third-class, pachinko machines and slot machines of general electric role, etc.) Is also within range. 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. Furthermore, numerical values (for example, winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at the time of special game, symbol variation time, number of continuations in each gaming state, etc.) as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modifications are as follows: This is merely an example, and in particular, under different conditions (for example, according to the condition of the first main game side and the second main game side, by the condition of the probability variation game and the non-probability variation game, by the time shortening game and non- It is understood that the magnitude relations and combinations of the numerical values shown in the conditions for time-saving games, etc.) may be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the following embodiments and modified examples. Should. For example, on the first main game side and the second main game side, the magnitude relationship between the winning probability at the time of the lottery execution and the expected value of the maximum number of rounds at the time of the special game is as follows: first main game side = second main game side Even if it is illustrated as such, the magnitude relationship may be changed as appropriate so that the first main game side <the second main game side, or the first main game side> the second main game side, etc. Good (same for other values and conditions). Also, for example, when configuring based on the intention that the probability variation gaming state will continue until the next jackpot occurs, whether to set “65535” as the number of continuations (configure to continue substantially), Or, even in the options of the realization method based on the same purpose, such as maintaining the probability variation game state until the next jackpot occurs without setting the number of continuations, as long as it does not greatly deviate from the purpose of the following embodiments and modification examples Should be understood as appropriate.

  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 are mainly composed 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 12, a front frame 14, a transparent plate 16, a door 18, an upper ball tray 20, a lower ball tray 22, and a launch handle 44. First, the outer frame 12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 14 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 12, and is attached to the outer frame 12 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 14 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 16 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 18. The door 18 is attached to the front frame 14 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 20 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 22. The lower ball tray 22 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. In addition, a speaker 24 is provided between the upper ball tray 20 and the lower ball tray 22, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 30 has a game area 30 defined by an outer rail 32 and an inner rail 34. In addition, the game area 30 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports, as well as a main game starting port 110, an auxiliary game starting port 410, a big winning port 310, and a main game symbol display device. 120, an effect display device 2550, an auxiliary game symbol display device 420, a center decoration 38 and an out port 36 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the main game start port 110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the main game start opening 110 includes a main game start opening entrance detection device 111 and a main game electric accessory 112. Here, the main game start entrance entrance detection device 111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the main game start entrance 110, and generates main game start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Next, the main game electric accessory 112 is changed between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win in the main game start port 110 and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 410 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 411. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 410, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do.

  Here, in this embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area 30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port 410, while the right side of the game area 30 (referenced to the center of the game area). ) Is configured so that it is difficult to be guided to the auxiliary game starting port 410 (however, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 30 (based on the center of the game area) is not limited thereto. May be configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game starting port 410}.

  Next, a prize winning port 310 is provided above the out port 36, and a game ball flowing down on the right side or the left side of the game region 30 (referenced to the center of the game region) before reaching the out port 36. , It is configured to easily pass through the region where the big winning opening 310 is arranged.

  Next, the prize winning opening 310 corresponds to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 36 which is opened when the main game symbol (so-called special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening. Specifically, the special winning opening 310 includes a winning detection device 311 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a special winning opening electrical accessory 312 (and a special winning opening solenoid 312a). Here, the winning detection device 311 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 310, and generates the big winning opening entrance information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The big prize opening electric accessory 312 changes the big prize opening 310 between a normal state in which the game balls cannot be won or difficult to win in the big prize opening 310 and an open state in which the game balls are easy to win (the big prize opening solenoid 312a is changed). Excited to change) 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 so-called, a so-called advancing state in which the bar-like member provided in the big prize opening protrudes toward the player side and a retracted state in which it is retracted toward the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the main game symbol display device 120 is a device that executes display related to the main game symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the main game symbol display device 120 includes a main game symbol display unit 121.

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 120 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display a decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2550 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2550 is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2550 includes a display area 2551 (not shown in FIG. 1) where an effect is executed including a variation display of decorative symbols and the like. Here, the display area 2551 has, for example, a decorative symbol display area 2551a (not shown in FIG. 1) for displaying a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game. The effect display device 2550 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 auxiliary game symbol display device 420 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 422 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 not being executed).

  Next, the center decoration 38 is installed around the effect display device 2550, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2550, and decoration. The game effect lamp 26 is provided in the game area 30 or an area other than the game area 30 and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 110 (that is, control directly related to the player's profit). A main control board A (in particular, a control unit including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM and the like for controlling game operations may be referred to as game control means 1000) and various information output devices (based on information transmitted from the main control board A ( Sub-control board B that performs control of information output to the effect display device 2550, the speaker 24, the game effect lamp 26, etc. {particularly, display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2550 that gives interest to the game content. A control unit using CPU, RAM, ROM, etc. for performing the above is called an effect control means (sub-main control unit) 2000, and a control unit using CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., which mainly performs effect display. When called a bus sub control unit 2500}, paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 3100 to the upper ball tray 20 in accordance with the prizes received in the prize ball tank 3100, the prize ball rail 3110, and each prize opening A prize ball payout device (set base) 3200 having a unit 3210 and the like, a prize ball payout control board 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 3210, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 20 are assigned to the game area 30. It is a switch that turns on and off the power of the launching device 42 that launches each ball, the launch control board 40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 42, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine A power switch Ea and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame 14 (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 a game ball based on the main control board A that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board A. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device 2550 such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker 24, Sub-control board B (in this example, sub-main control unit 2000 and sub-sub control unit 2500 are arranged on one board) for controlling execution of game effect lamp 26, error notification, etc., and A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board B includes a sub-main control unit 2000 that controls various effects on the effect display device 2550 such as decoration pattern change / stop, sound from the speaker 24, lighting of the game effect lamp 26, and the like. , Two control units of a sub-sub control unit 2500 that executes display processing such as a decorative symbol variation display / stop display and a hold display or a notice display on the effect display device 2550. The main control board A, the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub main control section 2000, and the sub sub control section 2500 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 A is connected to a game peripheral device (main game peripheral device 100, auxiliary game peripheral device 400), a falling lottery structure 500 (in particular, a driving source of a shielding member 502 described later, and will be described in detail later). The drive source is controlled by the main control board A to control the operation of the shielding member 502 by the main control board A), the drive solenoid (not shown) An accessory solenoid 312a, an information display LED (not shown, but may include, for example, the maximum number of rounds at the time of big hit, an LED for error notification, etc.)}, an input / output device essential for the progress of the game It is electrically connected and controls the progress of the game based on input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board A is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the sub control board B (sub-main control unit 2000 / sub-sub control part 2500). And the like (command) related to the prize ball payout control board 3000, and information (command) related to the production / game progress and the like can be sent to the sub-control board B. The main control board A can be connected to the hall computer H or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board A can be connected to the hall computer H via an external connection terminal. 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 A and the winning ball payout control board 3000 are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board A and the sub main The control unit 2000 is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board A to the sub-main control unit 2000 (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 prize ball payout apparatus 3200 that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by the player. It is connected to a game ball lending device R for transmission. In this embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device 42 is also provided in the prize ball payout control board 3000, and the prize ball payout control board 40 and the launching device 42 (launching handle, firing motor, ball feeding device, etc.). ) Is also connected. In this embodiment, the game ball lending device R is used as a separate unit and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device R may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board B is connected to the effect display device 2550 for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker 24, the game effect lamp 26, and other effect drive devices (not shown). . In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub control unit 2500 are provided in the sub-control board B, and control of the sound output from the speaker 24 by the sub-main control unit 2000 and game effects ( Lighting) The lighting control of the lamp 26 and the determination control of the display content displayed on the effect display device 2550 are performed, and the sub-sub control unit 2500 performs display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device 2550. It is configured to be In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub control unit 2500 are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board B. 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 2500 executes voice control (suitable when using a VDP integrated with a voice control circuit). 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 board A is a game peripheral device (main game peripheral device 100, auxiliary game peripheral device 400) related to the game, a sub main control unit 2000 (sub game control means 2000) related to the production, the main control board A A prize ball payout control board 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction is connected to be able to transmit information. The sub-main control unit 2000 (sub-game control unit 2000) is also electrically connected to the sub-sub control unit 2500 (production display unit 2500) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps 26 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device 3200 having a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board A, the sub main control section 2000 (sub game control means 2000), the sub sub control section 2500 (effect display means 2500), the prize ball payout control board 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, each means included in the main control board A may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means that is included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board A. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control board A has a game control means 1000 for controlling the main game (main game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information on the game peripheral device side and the sub control board B side {for example, , Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4R big hit, losing}, information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information Etc.} is sent to the information transmission control means 1300 (and the command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands), and a prize is paid out based on the winning of game balls to various winning ports. Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the ball payout control board 3000.

  Here, the game control means 1000 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be obtained by determining whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1020 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1030 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a main game to be described later A game content determination means 1100 for determining the content related to the game based on the side random number / auxiliary game side random number, a display control means 1200 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and a main game start port 110 The main game starting port electric player opening / closing control means 1210 for performing various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game electric accessory 112 and the control related to the special game advantageous to the player over the normal game. Special game control means 1220, specific game control means 1240 for determining which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the main game and the auxiliary game, and a process for changing the game state based on the determination , Current and past game states [e.g., state relating to main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, state relating to auxiliary game (easy-open state, non-easy) Games for temporarily storing information such as the release state), the stop symbol and variation mode information related to the main game symbol and the auxiliary game symbol, the on / off status of various flags, and the game status during the special game (for example, the number of rounds and winning numbers). State temporary storage means 1250. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination unit 1010 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 110. Whether the game ball has flowed into the main game start port entrance determination unit 1011 and the auxiliary game start port 410. Auxiliary game entrance entrance determining means 1013 for determining whether or not, a grand prize entrance entrance determining means 1014 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the grand entrance 310, and a falling entrance 501 And a falling lottery entry ball determination means 1017 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1020 determines whether or not to acquire the main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result And an auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1023 for performing the operation.

  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 unit 1030 temporarily stores the hold-up digest control unit 1031 that controls processing related to the hold-up and change start, and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission has not been granted. And auxiliary game symbol holding means 1034 for holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1034a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result.

  Here, the pending digest control means 1031 has a change start condition satisfaction determination means 1031a for determining whether or not a condition for starting change is satisfied.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1034 has auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1034a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order, which can be stored up to four.

  Next, the game content determination means 1100 is a period in which the special lottery means 1110 for lottery of whether or not the special game and the main game electric accessory 112 are open and the variably displayed symbols are displayed in a definite manner. Fluctuation fixing control means 1120 for controlling a period (sometimes referred to as symbol fluctuation fixing time) provided with the purpose of clearly informing the player of the result, and symbol contents for determining a symbol to be stopped for each symbol It has the determination means 1130 and the fluctuation mode determination means 1140 for determining the fluctuation mode (variation time etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. Here, the winning / losing lottery means 1110 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the main game. The game has a main game winning / failing lottery means 1111 for performing a winning / notifying lottery with respect to a symbol and an auxiliary game winning / notifying lottery means 1113 for performing a winning / notifying lottery with respect to an auxiliary game symbol. Here, the main game success / failure lottery means 1111 and the auxiliary game success / failure lottery means 1113 perform the main game success / failure lottery table 1111a which is referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the main game symbol, and performs the corresponding lottery with respect to the auxiliary game symbol. Each of them has an auxiliary game success / failure lottery table 1113a referred to at the time. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the fluctuation fixing control means 1120 has a fluctuation fixing time timer 1121 for measuring the symbol fluctuation fixing time.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1130 is based on the main game symbol determining means 1131 for determining the stop symbol of the main game symbol based on the acquired game content determining random number (main game random number), and on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number. And auxiliary game symbol determining means 1133 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol.

  Here, the main game symbol determination means 1131 has a main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the main game symbol, and the main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a is And 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 normal game → the main game normal gaming state, the probability variation game → the lottery table for the main game probability variation gaming state) , Time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means 1133 has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table 1133a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table 1133a. Various winning tables differing depending on the gaming 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 variation mode determination means 1140 includes a main game variation mode determination means 1141 that determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (main game random number), and the acquired auxiliary And auxiliary game variation mode determining means 1143 for determining the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the game symbol winning random number.

  Here, the main game variation mode determination means 1141 has a main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game variation mode determination lottery. The table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, regarding the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → main game normal gaming state, probability variation game → main game probability variation gaming state) Lottery table, time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means 1143 has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table 1143a. Has various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time lottery table).

  Next, the display control unit 1200 includes a main game symbol control unit 1201 that performs control to stop display after changing the main game symbol for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 121 of the main game symbol display device 120, and an auxiliary game symbol display unit 121 On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 421 of the game symbol display device 420, there is auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 that performs control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the main game symbol control means 1201 has main game symbol variation time management means 1202 for managing the variation time according to the determined variation mode. The main game symbol variation time management means 1202 further includes a main game symbol variation management timer 1202a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. The auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204 for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204 further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1204a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 starts main game for determining whether or not a condition for performing the process of opening and closing the electric player 112 in the main game start port 110 is satisfied. It has a mouth electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means 1211 and a main game start opening electric accessory release timer 1212 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 112 in the main game starting opening 110.

  Next, when the special game control means 1220 satisfies the condition determination means 1221 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied and the special game transfer condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (Specifically, the special winning game opening determining state 1222 to be determined and set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1253, and the special winning opening 310 are determined. Special game execution means 1223 for executing a special game (big hit) that opens the game under a predetermined condition, and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, opening and closing time of the big winning opening 310) Time management means 1224. Here, the special game executing means 1223 has a special winning opening electrical accessory opening / closing control means 1223a that opens and closes the special winning opening electrical accessory 312 and a winning ball counter 1223b that measures the winning balls to the special winning opening 310. ing. The special game time management means 1224 further includes a special game timer 1224a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1222 further includes a special game content reference table 1222a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1253 (table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the specific game control means 1240 has a time-shortening condition determining means 1242 for determining whether or not the time-reducing gaming state end condition is satisfied, and a falling lottery structure for controlling the operation of the falling lottery structure 500. It has an operation control means 1243 and a limiter management counter 1244 that counts the number of consecutive big hits in the probability variation gaming state. Here, the time reduction end condition determination means 1242 has a time reduction number counter 1242a capable of counting the number of time reductions. The falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 includes a structure drive management timer 1243a that measures the time from the start of operation of the falling lottery structure 500. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time shortening game, the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shortened (time shortening function) compared to during the non-time shortening game. Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the main game electric accessory 112 at the main game start port 110 is relatively extended (open time extension function). In addition, the time-saving game in the present embodiment ends when the number of changes in the main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (except for probability-change games with no time limit restriction). That is, the time reduction count is configured to be subtracted every time the main game symbol changes (stops).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1250 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1251 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game (game from the change of the main game symbol to the stop), and an auxiliary game. Auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means 1252 for temporarily storing the current gaming state, and the current gaming state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc. Special game related information temporary storage means 1253 for temporarily storing) and a specific game related for temporarily storing the current game state in the specific game (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, ON / OFF of various flags related to the specific game, etc.) Information temporary storage means 1254.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage means 1251 temporarily stores the main game symbol information for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the currently changing main game symbol (the main game symbol satisfying the change start condition). Means 1251a are provided. The main game state temporary storage means 1251 has a flag area for temporarily storing ON / OFF of a structure driving permission flag, a structure driving flag, a structure initialization flag, a variable fixed flag, and a variable flag. ing.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252 temporarily stores auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1252a for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols satisfying the change start condition). have. Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252 has a flag area for temporarily storing ON / OFF of an electric-powered object releasing flag, an auxiliary game symbol changing flag, and an auxiliary game short time flag.

  Next, the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 has a flag area for temporarily storing ON / OFF of a condition device operation flag, a special game transition permission flag, a special game execution flag, and a round continuation flag.

  Next, the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254 has a flag area for temporarily storing on / off of a main game probability change flag, a main game short time flag, and a limiter function operating flag.

  Next, game peripheral devices 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 device includes a main game peripheral device 100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, an auxiliary game peripheral device 400 related to the auxiliary game, and a structure to make a falling lottery (from a probability variation game state to a non-stochastic variation game state). It includes a falling lottery structure 500 that can execute a transferable lottery lottery, a sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000, a sub sub control unit 2500 (and an effect display device 2550), and the like. Here, the presentation controlled by the sub-main control unit 2000 displays only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a time synchronized manner with the variation of the main game symbol. It is related to. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 100 includes a main game start port 110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 120 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. And a special winning opening 310 that is in an open state under a predetermined condition in a special game (big hit).

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 400 includes an auxiliary game start port 410 that triggers the opening of the main game electric accessory 112 of the main game start port 110, and an auxiliary game symbol that can display stop and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. Display device 420.

  Next, the falling lottery structure 500 has a falling ball entrance 501 that makes a transition from the probability variation gaming state to the non-stochastic variation gaming state by entering a game ball, and the falling velocity and the flow of the game ball. A shielding member 502 that is a displaceable member so that the direction can be changed, and a discharge port 503 that simply discharges the game ball without affecting whether or not the game state transitions even if the game ball enters. Yes. The falling ball entrance 501 has a falling ball entrance detection device 501a for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the falling ball entrance 501. The details of the falling lottery structure 500 will be described later.

  Next, the effect display control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 includes display information receiving means 2100 for receiving various types of information from the main control board A side, effect content determination processing and display control processing relating to effect display. Production display control means 2200 for controlling the information transmission / reception and information transmission / reception control means 2400 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit 2500 side. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2100 has main-side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the main game from the main control board A side.

  Next, the effect display control means 2200 includes a decoration design display control means 2210 that controls the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern determination processing and display control processing, and background effect display control that controls background image determination processing and display control processing. A means 2230, a notice effect display control means 2240 that controls determination processing and display control processing of the notice effect, and a reach effect display control means 2250 that controls determination processing and display control processing of the reach effect.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 is based on the information from the main control board A side, and the decorative symbol display content determining means 2211 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 means 2212 for temporarily storing various types of information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.), and a drawing variation time management timer 2213 for measuring the variation time of the decorative symbols ,have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2211 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table 2211a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol (details of the table). (Not shown). Further, the figure display related information temporary storage unit 2212 has a flag area for temporarily storing ON / OFF of the symbol content determination permission flag and the symbol changing flag.

  Next, the background effect display control means 2230 temporarily stores the background effect display content determination means 2231 for determining the display content of the background effect based on the information from the main control board A side, and the information related to the background effect display. And a background effect related information temporary storage means 2232 for this purpose. Further, the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232 has a flag area for temporarily storing on / off of the special gaming flag.

  Next, the notice effect display control means 2240, based on the information from the main control board A side, the notice effect display content determination means 2241 for determining the display content and display timing of the notice effect, and information related to the notice effect display And a preliminary announcement effect related information temporary storage means 2242 for temporarily storing.

  Next, the reach effect display control means 2250, based on information from the main control board A side, reach effect display content determination means 2251 for determining the display contents and display timing of the reach effect, and information related to the reach effect display. And reach production related information temporary storage means 2252 for temporarily storing.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 displays an image on the display area 2551 on the sub-information transmission / reception control means 2510 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-main control unit 2000 and the effect display device 2550. Control means 2520. Here, the image display control means 2520 further includes an image display related information temporary storage means 2521 for temporarily storing commands received from the sub-main control unit 2000 side and information related to various image displays.

  The effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 is electrically connected to an effect display device 2550 that displays an image related to the effect based on information from the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500. Here, the effect display device 2550 has a display area 2551 for displaying an image.

  Here, the display area 2551 has a decorative symbol display area 2551a for variably displaying decorative symbols.

  Note that the main game symbol display device 120 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 are connected to the main control board A so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 is sub-game control means (sub-main control unit). Control unit 2000 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the main game symbol display device 120 and the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 are controlled by the main control board A, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 is controlled by the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000. Means that. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board A and another 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 the main control board A. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the gaming machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 3002, the main control board A confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. 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, the main control board A clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the gaming state temporary storage means 1250) on the main control board A 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 A has been cleared to the sub main control unit 2000 (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 control board A checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board A in step 3008 (for example, it is stored in the checksum and RAM area recorded at the time of power interruption). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 3010, the main control board A determines whether or not the content of the RAM is not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption has been backed up to the 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 to the RAM in Step 3010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board A is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board A in Step 3011. An information command is acquired, and in step 3012, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 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, in step 3014, the main control board A is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board A side shown in step 1000 of 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 shifting to step 3020, the main control board A 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. The main control board A executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the 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 control board A (especially the game control means 1000) determines the auxiliary game content described later. Execute random number acquisition process. Next, at step 1200, the main control board A (particularly, the game control means 1000) executes an electric accessory drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board A (particularly, the game control means 1000) executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board A (particularly, the game control means 1000) executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, the main control board A (in particular, the game control means 1000) executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, at step 1600, the main control board A (in particular, the game control means 1000) executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 2300, the main control board A (in particular, the game control means 1000) executes a falling lottery structure drive control process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control board A (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) determines the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device 3200, 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, in step 1800, the main control board A executes external signal output processing (information output to the external terminal board, hall computer H, etc.). Next, in step 1900, the main control board A (in particular, the information transmission control unit 1300) executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each of the above processes to the sub-main control unit 2000 side). Return to the process executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main control board A is configured so that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing of FIG. Is done. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (in this example, when an NMI interrupt occurs), in step 3604, the main control board A sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 3606, the main control board A 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 start port entrance determining means 1013 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game start port 410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1023 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a, and determines whether or not the hold ball is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1023 acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1034 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 1034a together with information on what number of the hold is. Return to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  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 main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means 1252, and determines whether or not the electric accessory releasing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252, 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 symbol holding means 1034 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol determining means 1133 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252 to obtain the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), and Referring to the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table 1133a, a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side gaming state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on) Is selected with a higher probability than in the case of being off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1252a.

  Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204 determines the auxiliary game symbol variation time to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1202a based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is on and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is off) is set. Next, in step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1034 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, The game symbol control means 1203 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1204a, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 421. In the case of No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224.

  Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204 refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1202a and determines whether or not a predetermined time relating to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1252a to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol and stop the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 421. Next, in step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252. Next, in step 1230, the main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means 1211 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 main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 opens the main game start port electric player 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 flag is on, and 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) is set in the timer 1212.

  Next, in step 1234, the main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252. Next, in step 1236, the main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 opens the main game electric combination 112 in the main game start opening 110. Next, at step 1238, the main game start port electric player opening / closing control means 1210 refers to the main game start port electric player opening timer 1212 and has reached a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric player. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 closes the main game electric accessory 112 in the main game start opening 110, and auxiliary game state temporary storage means. The electric agent releasing flag in 1252 is turned off, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  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, No, this subroutine is executed. Return to the caller.

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start entrance entering determination means 1011 determines whether or not main game start entrance entrance information has been received from the entrance detection device 111 of the main game start 110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 determines whether or not the random number acquisition condition is satisfied. Here, the random number acquisition condition is that the special game is not being played (or the condition device is in operation) and the design is not changing, etc. (in this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the main game design is related). Is not provided with a so-called hold function, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to have a hold function). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 acquires a main game content determination random number. In this embodiment, in order to determine the main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) The three random numbers of the fluctuation mode lottery random numbers are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1312, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 stores the main game content determination random number in the main game state temporary storage means 1251, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in steps 1302 and 1304, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  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 1403, the pending digest control unit 1031 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game random number is not stored in the special game (or the condition device is operating), the design is not changing, and the main game state temporary storage means 1251 stores the main game side random number. It becomes.

  Next, in step 1405 and step 1406, the pending digest control unit 1031 reads the main game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation temporarily stored in the main game state temporary storage unit 1251 and temporarily stores the main game state temporarily. Delete from the storage unit 1251. Next, in step 1410-1, the main game winning / losing lottery means 1111 refers to the main game winning / losing lottery table 1111a corresponding to each gaming state, and based on the main game content determination random number (particularly, the winning lottery random number), A game symbol winning / losing lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 1) is an example of the main game success / failure lottery table 1111a. 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 the present embodiment, the hit (so-called small hit) where the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (winning for the small hit).

  Next, in step 1410-2, the main game symbol determination means 1131 refers to the main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a, and based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the main game content determination random number (particularly, the symbol lottery random number). The stop symbols related to the main game symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 2) is an example of the main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a. As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, one main game symbol is a big hit symbol among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A, 5A, 7A”). Is configured to be determined as The number of special game rounds determined with reference to the main game symbol is 8R for 1A, 12R for 5A, and 16R for 7A. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. {For example, a lose symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the state and the selection rate of the variation mode and / or the selection rate of the main game symbol are different from those before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Next, in step 1410-3, the main game variation mode determination means 1141 refers to the main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a, determines the main game symbol determination lottery result and the main game content determination random number (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number). ) To determine the variation mode of the main game symbols, temporarily store them in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a, and proceed to Step 1413.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 3) is an example of the main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a. As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the result of lottery determination of the main game symbol. That is, when the result of the main game symbol is a winning lottery, the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long is easily determined. In addition, in the time-saving game, it is configured so that the variation mode (variation time) of A3 (5 seconds in this example) can be selected only in the case of winning, but the purpose of this configuration is Will be described later. Note that this example is merely an example, and the type of stop symbol and the variation mode (variation time), the selection rate, and the like are not limited.

  Next, in step 1413, the fluctuation fixing control means 1120 sets the symbol fluctuation fixing time (1 second in this example) in the fluctuation fixing time timer 1121. Here, in this example, the falling lottery structure 500 operates so as to stop the operation at the initial position when the main game symbol changes. In addition, in the set symbol fluctuation fixed time, the falling lottery structure 500 is displaced to the initial position from the start of the operation, and it is possible to guarantee the time until the game balls inside the falling lottery structure 500 are completely discharged. It is configured as follows.

  Next, in step 1414, the main game symbol control means 1201 commands the main game symbol temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.). A command related to the current gaming state (design variation display start instruction command) is set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2000 (sub main control in the control command transmission process of step 1900). Transmitted to the unit 2000 side). Next, in step 1415, the main game symbol variation time management means 1202 sets a predetermined time related to the main game symbol variation time in the main game symbol variation management timer 1202a. Next, in step 1416, the main game symbol control means 1201 performs main game symbols on the main game symbol display unit 121 of the main game symbol display device 120 according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a. Start displaying fluctuations. Next, in step 1417, the main game symbol control means 1201 turns on the structure drive permission flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251. Next, in step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1201 turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251, and proceeds to step 1426.

  In the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the main game symbol control means 1201 refers to the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251, and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1419, in step 1420, the falling lottery entry ball determining means 1017 refers to the information from the falling ball entrance entrance detection device 501a, and whether or not a game ball has entered the fall entrance ball entrance 501. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the specific game control unit 1240 turns off the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254. Next, in step 1424, the specific game control unit 1240 turns off the limiter function operating flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254, and proceeds to step 1426. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1420, the process proceeds to step 1426.

  Next, in step 1426, the main game symbol variation time management means 1202 refers to the main game symbol variation management timer 1202a, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1426, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1201 transmits a command for transmitting information (the symbol fixed display instruction command) to the sub main control unit 2000 side to the effect that the symbol variation is ended. It is set in the buffer 1301 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 side in the control command transmission process in step 1900). Next, at step 1429, the main game symbol control means 1201 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 121 of the main game symbol display device 120, and the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1430, the main game symbol control means 1201 turns off the structure drive permission flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251. Next, at step 1431, the main game symbol control means 1201 turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251. Next, in step 1432, the fluctuation fixing control means 1120 starts the fluctuation fixing time timer 1121 for the set symbol fluctuation fixing time (1 second in this example). In this example, 1 second is always set as the variable fixed time timer value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol variable fixed time may be variable.

  Next, in step 1433, the main game symbol control means 1201 turns on the structure initialization flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251. Next, in step 1434, the fluctuation fixing control unit 1120 turns on the variable fixing flag in the flag area of the main gaming state temporary storage unit 1251, and proceeds to step 1436. In the case of No in step 1419, in step 1435, the fluctuation fixing control means 1120 refers to the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251 and determines whether or not the fluctuation fixing flag is on.

  Next, in step 1436, the fluctuation fixing control means 1120 refers to the timer value of the fluctuation fixing time timer 1121, and determines whether the timer value is 0, that is, whether the symbol fluctuation fixing time has ended. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1436, in step 1438, the variable fixation control unit 1120 turns off the variable fixation flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage unit 1251. Next, in step 1439, the special game transition determining means 1114 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1439, in step 1440, the special game transition determining unit 1114 turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit 1253. On the other hand, if No in step 1439, step 1440 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1450, the specific game control means 1240 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Even in the case of No in step 1435, the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control unit 1240 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254, and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1453, the specific game control unit 1240 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254, and determines whether or not the main game short time flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1453, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the time / count counter 1242a and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time / count) is greater than zero.

  In the case of Yes in step 1454, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1240 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time-count counter 1242a. Next, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the time reduction counter 1242a and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction count) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1458, in step 1460, the specific game control unit 1240 turns off the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1240 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in steps 1452, 1453, and 1458, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, if No in step 1454, the process proceeds to step 1460. In this case, when the main game probability change flag changes from on to off, the non-time-reduced game state is entered at the end of the symbol fluctuation (the main game short flag and the auxiliary game short flag are both turned off). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that the non-time-reduced gaming state is simultaneously set at the timing when the main game probability change flag changes from on to off (that is, in the present embodiment, during symbol fluctuation). Good.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means 1221 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the special game control means 1220 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254, and determines whether or not the limiter function operating flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game control means 1220 sets a predetermined value (1 to N times, 4 times in this example) to the limiter management counter 1244. Next, in step 1508, the special game control means 1220 turns on the limiter function operating flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254, and proceeds to step 1516.

  In this example, since the limiter management counter 1244 is set to 4 times, when a big win is won in the non-stochastic variable gaming state, the special game related to the big hit in the non-stochastic variable gaming state is included until the fourth time. After the special game is completed, the game shifts to the probability variation game state (one set of big hits in 5 times). In this example, the limiter management counter 1244 is set to a fixed value of 4 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if the set number of times is a variable value.

  If No in step 1504, the special game control means 1220 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the limiter management counter 1244 in step 1510. Next, in step 1512, the special game control means 1220 determines whether or not the counter value of the limiter management counter 1244 is greater than zero. If Yes in step 1512, the process proceeds to step 1516. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1512, in step 1514, the special game control means 1220 turns off the limiter function operating flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254, and proceeds to step 1516.

  Next, in step 1516, the special game control means 1220 determines that the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short time flag) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254 and the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252 is stored.・ Turn off the auxiliary game time flag. Next, in step 1518, the special game control means 1220 clears the counter value of the time reduction counter 1242a. Next, in step 1520, the special game control means 1220 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1522, the special game control means 1220 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 1502, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 13 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 executing means 1223 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, 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 executing means 1223 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1607, the special game executing means 1223 sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1608, the special game executing means 1223 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 ( In the control command transmission process of step 1900, it is transmitted to the sub main control unit 2000 side), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1223 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, 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 executing means 1223 determines that the special game permission is not granted and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1223 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 to check whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1223 is set to the release pattern set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 (for example, keeps releasing) Open pattern and open / close pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1223 clears the winning ball counter 1223b in the special game control means 1220 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1223 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1223 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 312 of the special prize opening 310 to open the special prize opening 310, and the special game timer 1224a (particularly, the opening time timer) is set. Start by setting a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 1622, the special game executing means 1223 transmits a game state command (for example, the current round number, game ball winning number, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit 2000 side. Is set in the command transmission buffer 1301 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 in the control command transmission process in step 1900), and the process proceeds to step 1624. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when the special winning opening 310 is being opened, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of step 1614 to step 1620.

  Next, in step 1624, the special game executing means 1223 refers to the winning ball counter 1223b and determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning balls has been placed in the big winning opening 310 in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1223 refers to the special game timer 1224a (particularly, the opening 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 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No in step 1626, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1223 stops driving the grand prize winning motorized accessory 312 of the special prize winning opening 310 and closes the special winning prize opening 310. Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1223 resets the special game timer 1224a (particularly, the opening time timer). Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1223 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1633, the special game executing means 1223 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253.

  Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1223 determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, whether or not the round number counter value in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 has exceeded the maximum number of rounds). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1223 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1638, the special game executing means 1223 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 2000 side. (Sent to the sub-main control unit 2000 in the control command transmission process in step 1900). Next, in step 9000, the specific game control means 1240 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Even in the case of No in step 1634, the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control unit 1240 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254, and determines whether or not the limiter function operating flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 9002, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1240 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254, and proceeds to step 9008. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9002, in step 9006, the specific game control means 1240 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 50 times) in the time-count counter 1242a, and proceeds to step 9008. Next, in step 9008, the specific game control means 1240 turns on the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254. Next, in step 9010, the specific game control means 1240 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252, and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the falling lottery structure drive control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 determines whether or not the structure drive permission flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251 is on. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 determines whether or not the structure driving flag in the flag area of the main gaming state temporary storage means 1251 is off. . In the case of Yes in step 2304, in step 2306, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 turns on the structure driving flag in the flag area of the main gaming state temporary storage means 1251. Next, in step 2308, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 starts the structure drive management timer 1243a, and proceeds to step 2310. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2304, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 determines whether or not the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is a value within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 2 seconds). (The predetermined period A is a period during which at least the game ball that has entered the main game start port 110 reaches the shielding member 502). In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 causes the shielding member 502 to move into the advanced state (a state of protruding toward the player side, and the game ball that has flowed down is discharged to the outlet 503. To return to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, if No in Step 2310, that is, if the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is greater than 2 seconds, the fall lottery structure operation control means 1243 retracts the shielding member 502 in Step 2314. The state is stopped (retracted with respect to the player side, and the game ball that has flowed down can enter the drop-in entrance 501), and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  If No in step 2302, in step 2316, the falling lottery structure operation control unit 1243 refers to the flag area of the main game information temporary storage unit 1251 to determine whether or not the structure initialization flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2316, in step 2318, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops and resets (zero clears) the structure drive management timer 1243a. Next, in step 2320, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 causes the shielding member 502 to enter the advanced state (a state in which the shielding member 502 protrudes toward the player side and guides the game ball that has flowed down to the discharge port 503. ) To stop (initial position). Next, in step 2322, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 turns off the structure initialization flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251. Next, in step 2324, the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 turns off the structure driving flag in the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1251, and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, a falling lottery structure 500, which is one of the features of this embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. First, the falling lottery structure 500 is provided directly below the main game start opening 110, and using the game balls that have entered the main game start opening 110, a falling lottery (if winning, the probability variation gaming state) It is a structure that is configured to be able to execute a lottery that will shift to a non-stochastic variation state.

  Next, the configuration of the falling lottery structure 500 will be described. The falling lottery structure 500 includes a shielding member 502 that is a rod-shaped member that repeats a certain operation based on fluctuations in the main game symbol, and a falling ball entrance 501 that wins the falling lottery when a game ball enters. , And a discharge port 503 for discharging a game ball that does not enter the falling ball entrance 501, and the shielding member 502 is driven forward and backward by the control of the main control board A (player) And a shielding member drive solenoid that is a drive source for driving the game board and the game board. Here, the shielding member 502 is inclined toward the game board side, and has a shape that can guide the flowing game ball into the game board (particularly, the discharge port 503). The falling ball entrance 501 further includes a falling ball entrance detection device 501a capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the falling ball entrance 501.

  Next, FIG. 17 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500. First, a case where a game ball enters the falling entrance ball 501 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the shielding member 502 is stopped (initial position) in a state of protruding to the player side (advancing state). Under the situation where the shielding member 502 is at the initial position, the game ball enters the main game start port 110, whereby the change of the main game symbol is started and the structure drive management timer 1243a is started.

  Next, FIG. 5B illustrates the falling lottery structure 500 when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 2 seconds). . As shown in FIG. 5B, the shielding member 502 is retracted (retracted) with respect to the player side, and the game ball enters the falling ball entrance 501.

  Next, a case where a game ball enters the discharge port 503 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5C, when the main game symbol is not changed, the game is stopped in the state of projecting to the player side (the advanced state) (initial position). Under the situation where the shielding member 502 is in the initial position, the game ball enters the main game start port 110, the main game symbol is changed, and the structure drive management timer 1243a is started.

  Next, FIG. 4D illustrates the falling lottery structure 500 when the variation of the main game symbol is completed when a short variation time (1 second in this example) is selected. It is. In the situation where the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 2 seconds), the change of the main game symbol has ended, so as shown in FIG. The member 502 remains stopped at the initial position, and the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 503.

  In this example, the main game symbol is configured so that a game ball can enter the drop-in entrance 501 when a very short fluctuation time (for example, 1 second) is exceeded, but the present invention is not limited to this. When a general variation time (for example, 10 seconds) is exceeded, it may be configured such that a game ball can enter the drop-in entrance ball opening 501. In such a configuration, in order for the game ball that has entered the main game start port 110 to reach the shielding member 502, the time until the game ball can enter the fall-in entrance ball port 501 (for example, It is desirable that at least a longer time (for example, 11 seconds) elapses than 10 seconds) (for example, such a configuration is possible by spiraling the flow path of the game ball). .

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub control board B side (particularly on the sub main control unit 2000 side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 9A is a process (step 4000) on the sub-main control unit 2000 side that is executed after resetting, such as when the gaming machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, the sub-main control unit 2000 executes an initial process based on information received from the main side (main control board A side) (for example, when RAM clear information is received) When the sub-side RAM is initialized and various information commands are received, the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing step 5000, which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2000. When step 5000 is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in step 5700, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 determines the decoration symbol display content to be described later. Execute the process. Next, in step 5800, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6000, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a special game related display control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes display command transmission control processing (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub sub control unit side), and repeats this repetition. The processing routine ends.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit 2000 adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S5000 to S7000) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit 2000, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board A described above is a terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit 2000 (in this example). , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (step 4700). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub-main control unit 2000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 4800, the sub-main control unit 2000 causes the command input port (from the main control board A side) Check the data signal line input port). Next, in step 4900, the sub main control unit 2000 is transmitted from the main control board A side to the RAM (for example, main side information temporary storage unit 2110) on the sub main control unit 2000 side based on the confirmation result. Temporarily stores the command and returns to the process executed immediately before this interrupt process.

  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 figure display content determination unit 2211 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110, and determines whether or not a symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main control board A side. In the case of Yes in step 5702, the drawing display content determination means 2211 (and the notice effect display content determination means 2241 and the reach effect display content determination means 2251) are temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2110 in step 5706. Referring to the symbol information (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211a, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol If it is, it is a flat eye such as “7, 7, 7”, and if it is a lost symbol, it is a “1, 3, 5”, etc.} and a variation mode {for example, a variation relating to the main game symbol When the mode is short-term fluctuation, non-reach, and when long-term fluctuation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 ( Fine announcement attraction related information temporary storage means 2242, is temporarily stored in the reach demonstration-related information temporary storage means 2252).

  Next, in step 5708, the drawing display content determination unit 2211 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212 and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 5702, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  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 2210 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 5802, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 in step 5804. Next, in step 5806, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212. Next, in step 5809, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 starts the drawing variation time management timer 2213, 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 means 2210 determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 is on. In the case of Yes in step 5810, in step 5812, the decorative design display control means 2210 is based on the design variation time management timer 2213 and the variation mode temporarily stored in the design display related information temporary storage means 2212. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation start timing is reached. In the case of Yes in step 5812, in step 5814, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the display command transmission control process of step 7000), Control goes to step 5830.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5812, in step 5816, the decoration symbol display control means 2210 is based on the variation pattern temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2213 and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing or final display timing) has been reached. If Yes in step 5816, in step 5818, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command or fixed display command) (sub-sub control in the display command transmission control process in step 7000). And the process proceeds to Step 5830.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5816, in step 5820, the notice effect display control means 2240 (and reach effect display control means 2250), the drawing change time management timer 2213 and the notice effect related information temporary storage means 2242 (and reach effect). Based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage unit 2252), it is determined whether or not the display timing of the preview image and the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 5820, in step 5822, the notice effect display control means 2240 (and reach effect display control means 2250) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 7000). At 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 2210 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, the main game from the main control board A side). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 5830, in step 5832, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2213. Next, in step 5834, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 5810 or step 5830, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6004, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, 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 background effect display control means 2230 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232, and the effect display device. A command related to the big hit start display on 2550 is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000) (display is appropriately performed based on the type of the big hit), 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 background effect display control means 2230 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2550 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board A side (main side). The command to be executed is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000) (which may be appropriately executed as necessary based on game play, jackpot type, etc.). Next, in step 6014, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, 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 background effect display control means 2230 sets a command related to jackpot end display on the effect display device 2550 (in the display command transmission control process of step 7000, the sub-sub control unit 2500). (Displays appropriately based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 6018, the background effect display control means 2230 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in Step 6004 or Step 6014, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

(Function)
Next, the effect | action in this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIG. First, the figure is an operation diagram related to the falling lottery during the symbol variation in the present embodiment, and the main game symbol starts to vary, and in particular during this variation, a game ball is placed at the falling entrance ball port 501. Only the case where the player enters the ball and the probability variation gaming state is ended is illustrated.

  First, at the timing of 1 in the figure, under the situation of the probability variation game state, a certain variation on the main game side (in this example, a variation with a big hit and a variation time of 5 seconds) is started, and structure drive management The timer 1243a starts. At this timing, the shielding member 502 is stopped at the initial position (the advanced state). Next, at the timing 2 in the drawing, that is, when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 2 seconds), the shielding member 502 is in the retracted state from the advanced state. And stop.

  Next, at the timing of 3 in the drawing, that is, in the situation where the shielding member 502 is in the retracted state, the probability varying gaming state is terminated when the game ball enters the falling ball entrance 501, and the non-probability It becomes a floating game state. Next, at the timing of 4 in the figure, that is, with the end of the variation time of the main game symbol, the main game symbol is stopped and the symbol variation fixed time starts, and the shielding member 502 advances from the retracted state. It enters the state (initial position) and stops.

  Next, at the timing of 5 in the figure, the special game is started when the symbol variation fixed time of the main game symbol has ended. Note that the jackpot is a jackpot in the non-stochastic variation gaming state due to the game ball entering the falling entrance 501. In addition, in the same figure, the case where the game ball enters the drop-in entrance 501 and the probability variation game state ends is illustrated, but when the variation time of the main game symbol is short (for example, 1 second). Since the shielding member 502 stops at the initial position (advanced state), the game ball does not enter the drop-in / in ball opening 501 but is discharged through the discharge port 503.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a game state transition image diagram in the present embodiment. First, the game state transitions (1) to (3) will be described. In the situation of (1) non-stochastic game state and non-time-reduced game state, if a big win is won in the winning lottery, the limiter management counter 1244 is set to N (4 in this example), ( The special game of 2) is started. After the special game, when the count value of the limiter management counter 1244 is a value larger than 0, the state shifts to the probability variation gaming state (3) and the time shortening gaming state.

  Next, the game state transitions (3) and (5) to (10) will be described. In the situation of (3) probability variation gaming state and time-reduced gaming state, a lottery related to the change of the main game symbol is started, and if the winning lottery is won and the falling lottery is won, it is non-probability Since it is a big hit in the floating game state and the non-time-reduced game state, N (4 in this example) is set in the limiter management counter 1244, and the special game of (2) is started {(3) → Transition in order of (5) → (7) → (2)}. In addition, in the situation of (3) the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state, if the winning lottery is won and the falling lottery is not won, the probability varying gaming state and the time shortening game Since it is a big hit in the state, the counter value of the limiter management counter 1244 is decremented by 1, and the special game of (2) is started {(3) → (5) → (8) → (2) }.

  In addition, in the situation of (3) probability variation gaming state and time-reduced gaming state, when a lottery related to the change of the main game symbol is started, if the winning lottery is not won and the falling lottery is won , (1) transition to the non-stochastic game state and the non-time-reduced gaming state {transition in order of (3) → (6) → (9) → (1)}. However, in this example, it is configured so that the fluctuation time is shortened when the winning lottery is not won, and the game ball theoretically does not enter the falling entrance 501 (the fluctuation time that can be entered is selected). Is not configured). In addition, in the situation of (3) probability variation gaming state and time-reduced gaming state, the lottery related to the change of the main game symbol is started, the winning lottery is not won, and the falling lottery is not won (In the case of normal loss fluctuation), the transition to the probability-variable gaming state of (3) and the time-saving gaming state is made again {Transition in order of (3) → (6) → (10) → (3) Do}.

  Next, the game state transitions (1), (2), and (4) will be described. When the count value of the limiter management counter 1244 is 0 after the special game of (2) ends, the state shifts to the non-probability variation game state of (4) and the time reduction game state {(2) → (4 ) In this order}. In the case of (4) non-stochastic game state and time-reduced game state, when winning or failing lottery is won, N (4 in this example) is set in the limiter management counter 1244, and (2) special The game is started {transition in order of (4) → (2)}. Also, in the non-probability variation gaming state of (4) and the time-reduced gaming state, if the counter value of the time reduction counter 1242a becomes 0 without winning the winning / failing lottery, the non-probability variation of (1) Transition to gaming state and non-time-reduced gaming state {transition in order of (4) → (1)}.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the present embodiment, a limited number of consecutive big hits in the probability varying gaming state is provided, and the consecutive number of big hits in the probability varying gaming state is limited to the big hit that has reached the limited number of times. At the end of the special game, a transition is made to a non-stochastic variable gaming state (so-called limiter function), and the probability varying gaming state ends when the game ball enters the drop-in entrance 501 (the limiter function ends) In the gaming machine configured to do so, the game ball is configured to enter the drop-in entrance 501 only during the fluctuation related to the predetermined jackpot symbol, so that the game ball is changed during the fluctuation related to the predetermined jackpot symbol. It becomes a non-stochastic game state. As a result, the jackpot becomes a jackpot in the non-stochastic game state, and the continuous number of jackpots in the probability game state is reset, so that the transition to the non-stochastic game state by the limiter function can be postponed. And the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the game ball can enter the falling entrance 501 only when a long variation time is selected in the variation of the main game symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, it may be configured such that it is possible to determine whether or not a game ball can enter the fall-and-enter ball opening 501 without depending on the variation time (when a specific random number is acquired, etc.). As such a configuration, for example, when two passages through which the game ball passes through the main game start port 110 and reaches the shielding member 502 (flowing down) are provided, and when one passage is passed, The time until the game ball reaches the shielding member 502 is short (for example, 1 second), and when it passes through the other passage, the time until the game ball reaches the shielding member 502 is long (for example, 5 seconds), and the game ball may be configured to be able to enter the falling entrance 501 only when the game ball passes through the long passage (the shielding member 502 has a variable time). It is desirable to configure to always perform a certain operation without depending on). In addition, when comprised in this way, you may provide the member which can guide | invade a game ball toward either channel | path.

  Further, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that the probability varying gaming state always ends when a game ball enters the fall-in entrance ball opening 501, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the success or failure of a falling lottery can be determined using the random number acquired when entering the mouth 501. Furthermore, in this embodiment, whether or not a game ball can enter the fall-in / out ball opening 501 is controlled by the displacement position of the shielding member 502 (and whether or not the game state can be shifted to the non-stochastic game state). The control method is not limited to this. For example, the game ball that has passed through the main game start port 110 (without providing the shielding member 502) is always configured to enter the drop-in ball port 501. Whether the timing of entering the ball is within a predetermined effective period (for example, a period when the shielding member 502 is in the advanced state is outside the effective period, and a period when the shielding member 502 is in the retracted state is within the effective period) It may be configured to control whether or not to shift to the non-stochastic variation gaming state.

  In addition, in this example, in the gaming machine that does not have the main game symbol hold function, the aspect in which the falling lottery is executed using the falling lottery structure (for example, the falling lottery structure 500) has been described. Is not limited. For example, when the main game design has a holding function, a game ball that has entered the main game start port (for example, the main game start port 110) enters the fall-and-fall ball port (for example, 501). Information on whether or not the ball has been entered (falling information) is stored in association with the main game hold information, and when the main game symbol changes, the falling information corresponding to the change is referred to, and the falling information The contents (whether or not to fall) may be adapted to the game result (for example, two game balls successively enter the main game start port 110 and the first ball is the discharge port 503. If the second ball enters the falling entrance 501, the change Does not and that was elected in the fall lottery, to be elected in the fall lottery in the next variation).

ここで、「貯留機能」とは、転落抽選構造物の内部に遊技球を貯留する機能であり、「構造物作動開始契機」とは、転落抽選構造物が作動を開始するタイミングであり、「構造物の位置」とは、転落抽選構造物が設けられている位置（主遊技始動口内部、主遊技始動口外部のみ例示）である。また、前述した本実施形態及び後述する変更例について該当する構成を、「本例での例示」にて示している。 In addition, the structure which performs a fall lottery using a fall lottery structure exists innumerably besides the form shown in this example. Accordingly, Table 1 shows a typical combination of elements for executing the falling lottery using the falling lottery structure.

Here, the “storage function” is a function of storing game balls inside the falling lottery structure, and the “structure activation start opportunity” is a timing at which the falling lottery structure starts operating. The “position of the structure” is a position where the falling lottery structure is provided (only inside the main game start opening and outside the main game start opening). In addition, a configuration corresponding to the above-described embodiment and a later-described modification example is illustrated as “exemplification in this example”.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, a shielding member 502 is provided inside the falling lottery structure 500, and a long variation time (this time is 1 second or 5 seconds) in the time-reducing game (1 second or 5 seconds in this example). In the example, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the falling lottery entrance 501 only when “5 seconds” is selected. However, in this case, the game ball enters the fall entrance ball entrance 501. Since whether or not to enter the ball (and thus whether or not to shift to the non-stochastic game state) is associated with the falling motion due to the weight of the game ball, when the time until the game ball reaches the shielding member 502 varies. There is a possibility of unexpected fall lottery results. Therefore, a configuration for solving such a problem is a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment has a first shielding member 502a and a second shielding member 502b, which are rod-shaped members that repeat certain operations based on fluctuations in the main game symbol. Yes. The first shielding member 502a is provided above the second shielding member 502b.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the falling lottery structure drive control process according to the subroutine of Step 2300 in FIG. 5 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are Step 2310 (Modification 1) to Step 2324 (Modification 1), Step 2330 (Modification 1), and Step 2332 (Modification 1). It is configured to be controllable. That is, in step 2310 (variant 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 refers to the structure drive management timer 1243a, and the timer value is within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 0.1 seconds). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 2310 (Modification 1), in Step 2312 (Modification 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the first shielding member 502a in the retracted state. Next, in Step 2314 (Variation 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the second shielding member 502b in the retracted state, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2310 (Modification 1), in Step 2316 (Modification 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 refers to the structure drive management timer 1243a, and the timer value is a predetermined period B (for example, , 0.1 <B ≦ 10 seconds). In the case of Yes in Step 2316 (Modification 1), in Step 2318 (Modification 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the first shielding member 502a in the advanced state. Next, in step 2320 (change 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the second shielding member 502b in the advanced state, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2316 (variant 1), that is, if the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds 10 seconds, in step 2322 (variant 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 Stops the first shielding member 502a in the retracted state. Next, in Step 2324 (Variation 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the second shielding member 502b in the retracted state, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  In Step 2330 (Variation 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the first shielding member 502a in the retracted state. Next, in step 2332 (change 1), the falling lottery structure operation control means 1243 stops the second shielding member 502b in the advanced state, and proceeds to step 2334.

  Next, FIG. 25 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the first shielding member 502a is in a retracted state (retracted state) with respect to the player side, and the second shielding member Reference numeral 502b denotes a state protruding from the player side (advancing state), which is stopped (initial position). Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the game ball enters the main game start port 110, the main game symbol starts to change, and the structure drive management timer 1243a starts. The first shielding member 502a stops in the retracted state, and the second shielding member 502b stops in the retracted state. Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 0.1 seconds), the first shielding member 502a. Is stopped in the advanced state, the second shielding member 502b is stopped in the advanced state, and the game ball stays on the first shielding member 502a.

  Here, when the variation time of the main game symbol is a long time (for example, 30 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period B (for example, 0) as shown in FIG. .1 <B ≦ 10 seconds), the first shielding member 502a stops in the retracted state and the second shielding member 502b stops in the retracted state, and the game ball enters the falling-in entrance ball opening 501. .

  On the other hand, when the variation time of the main game symbol is short (for example, 5 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period B (for example, 0. 1 <B ≦ 10 seconds), the variation time of the main game symbol ends, and therefore, with the completion of the symbol variation, the first shielding member 502a is in the retracted state and the second shielding member 502b is in the advanced state (initial position). And the game ball enters the discharge port 503.

  By changing as described above, according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the main game start port 110 is temporarily stagnated by the first shielding member 502a, thereby blocking the game ball. Variations occurring in the time until the member 502b (the shielding member 502 in the present embodiment) is reached can be reduced.

  In addition, in the first modification from the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to enter the falling entrance 501 only when the variation time of the main game symbol is long, but it is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it can enter into the drop-in entrance ball opening 501 only when the variation time of a game symbol becomes short. In the case of such a configuration, for example, the positional relationship between the falling-in ball port 501 and the discharge port 503 shown in the first modification from the present embodiment may be reversed.

(Modification 2)
In addition, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that it might not have the holding | maintenance function of a main game symbol, it is not limited to this. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a second modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example 2 from the present embodiment is a first shielding member 502a, a second shielding member 502b, and a third member that are rod-like members that repeat certain operations based on fluctuations in the main game symbol. A shielding member 502c is provided.

  FIG. 26 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500 in the second modification from the present embodiment. Next, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the first shielding member 502a is in the advanced state, the second shielding member 502b is in the retracted state, and the third shielding member 502c stops in the advanced state (initial position). The falling lottery structure 500 can store a maximum of four game balls on the first shielding member 502a and is configured not to enter the structure when the fifth game ball flows down. ing. Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the game ball enters the main game start port 110, the main game symbol starts to change and the structure drive management timer 1243a starts. The first shielding member 502a stops in the retracted state, the second shielding member 502b stops in the retracted state, and the third shielding member 502c stops in the retracted state. Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 0.1 seconds), the first shielding member 502a. Is in the advanced state, the second shielding member 502b is in the advanced state, the third shielding member 502c is stopped in the advanced state, and the stored game balls are stagnated on the first shielding member 502a and the second shielding member 502b. (On the second shielding member 502b, it is configured so that only one game ball cannot stagnate).

  Here, when the variation time of the main game symbol is a long time (for example, 30 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period B (for example, 0) as shown in FIG. .1 <B ≦ 10 seconds), the first shielding member 502a stops in the advanced state, the second shielding member 502b retracts, the third shielding member 502c stops in the retracted state, and the game ball falls down. A ball is entered into the mouth 501.

  On the other hand, when the variation time of the main game symbol is short (for example, 5 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period B (for example, 0. 1 ≦ B ≦ 10 seconds), the main game symbol variation time ends, and with the end of the symbol variation, the first shielding member 502a is in the advanced state, the second shielding member 502b is in the retracted state, The third shielding member 502c stops in the advanced state (initial position), and the game ball enters the discharge port 503.

  By changing as described above, even in a gaming machine having a main game symbol holding function, the game balls that have entered the main game start port 110 are stored in the fall lottery structure 500, and the stored game balls are stored. This makes it possible to execute a falling lottery. When configured in this manner, the game ball that has entered the main game start port 110 is not wasted, so that the game can proceed smoothly.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the present embodiment, the falling lottery is executed using the game ball that has entered the main game start port 110 (in the form of communicating with the main game start port 110), but the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a third modification from the present embodiment, and only changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 27 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500 in the third modification from the present embodiment. First, in the third modification from the present embodiment, the falling lottery structure 500 is on the game board surface (for example, on the upper left side of the game area as viewed from the player and not communicating with the main game start port 110). It shall be provided. Next, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the first shielding member 502a is in the retracted state, and the second shielding member 502b is in the advanced state and is stopped. (Initial position). Next, when the game ball enters the main game start port 110 and the change of the main game symbol is started, the structure drive management timer 1243a is started, and as shown in FIG. The shielding member 502a stops in the advanced state, and the second shielding member 502b stops in the advanced state. At this timing, when the game ball enters the falling lottery structure 500, the game ball stagnates in the first shielding member 502a. The falling lottery structure 500 can store a maximum of one game ball on the first shielding member 502a, and when a game ball flows down in a situation where one game ball is already stored, It is configured not to enter the inside of the structure.

  Here, when the variation time of the main game symbol is a long time (for example, 30 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period A (for example, 0) as shown in FIG. When ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds) is exceeded, the first shielding member 502a stops in the retracted state and the second shielding member 502b stops in the retracted state, and the game ball enters the fall-in / out ball opening 501.

  On the other hand, when the variation time of the main game symbol is short (for example, 5 seconds), the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is set to a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ 0) as shown in FIG. Since the variation time of the main game symbol ends within the range of A ≦ 10 seconds), the first shielding member 502a stops in the retracted state and the second shielding member 502b stops when the symbol variation ends (initial position). Then, all the game balls enter the discharge port 503.

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 3 from the present embodiment, when the variation time of the main game symbol exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), it is provided on the game board surface. By making a game ball enter the falling lottery structure 500, the entered game ball can enter the drop-in entrance 501 and enter a non-stochastic game state. When configured in this manner, it is possible to create a player-participation-type falling lottery (if the player does not enter the falling lottery structure 500, a non-stochastic gaming state is not achieved). Become. Although not shown in the present example, only one fall lottery result (for example, first entry information detected during the change) is applied per change of the main game symbol. May be.

(Modification 4)
In the present embodiment, the falling lottery structure 500 is configured such that the game ball falling in the vertical direction is stopped by the shielding member, but the present invention is not limited to this. Accordingly, an example of the falling lottery structure 500 having a configuration different from that of the present embodiment is referred to as a fourth modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the falling lottery structure 500 in Modification 4 from the present embodiment. The configuration of the rotating body falling lottery structure 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The falling lottery structure 500 includes a rotating body 510 that is a disk-shaped member that repeats a certain operation based on fluctuations in the main game symbols, and a falling entrance ball opening that wins a falling lottery by entering a game ball. 501 and a discharge port 503 for discharging game balls that have not entered the falling ball entrance 501, and the rotating body 510 rotates the rotating body 510 under the control of the main control board A. A rotating body drive stepping motor (not shown) that is a driving source to be driven, and a game ball holding portion 511 that is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating body 510 and is a recess capable of holding a game ball. Yes. The falling ball entrance 501 further includes a falling ball entrance detection device 501a capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the falling ball entrance 501. Note that the gaming machine according to the fourth modification from the present embodiment has a configuration in which the falling lottery structure 500 is provided in the main game start opening 110 and does not have a main game symbol holding function.

  Next, FIG. 29 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500 of the gaming machine according to the fourth modification from the present embodiment. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the rotator 510 is stopped facing the game ball holding unit 511 directly above the player. (Initial position). Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the rotating ball 510 is in the initial position, when the game ball enters the main game start port 110, the entered game ball falls. While being held by the game ball holding section 511, the rotating body 510 is driven to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player, triggered by the start of fluctuation of the main game symbol.

  Next, FIG. 10C shows a falling lottery structure in a situation (for example, 10 seconds) in which the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds). 500 is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 6C, the rotating body 510 is driven to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player, so that the game ball holding portion 511 that holds the game ball approaches the falling ball entrance 501. It will be done. The rotating body 510 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the player during the main game symbol variation time, while the rotating body 510 is counterclockwise as viewed from the player during the symbol variation fixed time. It will be rotated around.

  Here, when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds) (for example, 30 seconds), as shown in FIG. When 510 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the player, the game ball holding unit 511 holding the game ball reaches the falling ball entrance 501, and the game ball held by the game ball holding unit 511 is Then, the ball enters the falling ball entrance 501.

  On the other hand, when the change of the main game symbol ends within the range of the predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds) of the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a, as shown in FIG. When the rotator 510 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the player, the game ball holding part 511 holding the game ball reaches the discharge port 503 and the game ball held by the game ball holding part 511 Will be discharged from the discharge port 503.

  When changed as described above, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 4 from the present embodiment, the time until the game ball that has entered the main game starting port 110 reaches the fall-in / out ball port 501 or the discharge port 503. Therefore, it is possible to make the falling-down lottery structure 500 smaller than that of the present embodiment, and to realize a space saving when configuring the gaming machine.

(Modification 5)
Further, there are other configurations of the rotating body falling lottery structure 500, and an example of such a configuration is a modified example 5 from the present embodiment, and only changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below. . In addition, the change 5 from this embodiment is the structure which provides the fall lottery structure 500 by a rotary body outside the main game starting port 110, and does not have the holding | maintenance function of a main game symbol.

  First, FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the falling lottery structure 500 in Modification 5 from the present embodiment. The configuration of the falling lottery structure 500 in Modification 5 from the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since it is a structure similar to the modification 4 from this embodiment, it demonstrates in full detail only in the difference with the fall lottery structure 500 in the modification 4 from this embodiment. First, the difference between the falling lottery structure 500 in the modification example 5 and the falling lottery structure 500 in the modification example 4 is that the initial position of the rotating body 510 is different as shown in FIG. The position is the initial position), and the route to the discharge port 503 is expanded.

  Next, FIG. 31 is an operation explanatory diagram of the falling lottery structure 500 in Modification 5 from the present embodiment. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the main game symbol is not changed, the rotator 510 is stopped in a state where the game ball holding portion 511 faces the falling ball entrance 501. (Initial position). Here, when a game ball enters the main game start port 110, the structure drive management timer 1243a is started when the change of the main game symbol is started, and the rotating body 510 is viewed by the player. Thus, it is rotated counterclockwise. Note that when the game ball flows down to the falling lottery structure 500 at this timing, it is discharged to the discharge port 503.

  Next, FIG. 6B shows the falling lottery structure 500 when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a is within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds) (particularly, fluctuation). The falling lottery structure 500 when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start. As shown in the drawing, since the game ball is not held by the game ball holding unit 511, the game ball that has flowed down at this timing flows down toward the discharge port 503.

  Here, when the timer value of the structure drive management timer 1243a exceeds a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds) (for example, 15 seconds), as shown in FIG. 510 stops toward the top as seen from the player. The game ball that has flowed down at this timing is held by the game ball holding unit 511.

  Thereafter, when the variation of the main game symbol is completed, the symbol variation fixed time is started, and as shown in FIG. 4D, the rotating body 510 performs an operation of returning to the initial position, so that the game ball holding unit 511 falls. The game ball that reaches the entrance 501 and is held by the game ball holding unit 511 enters the fall entrance ball entrance 501.

  On the other hand, when the variation of the main game symbol ends within the range of the structure drive management timer 1243a within a predetermined period A (for example, 0 ≦ A ≦ 10 seconds), it is shown in FIGS. As described above, since the rotating body 510 performs an operation of returning to the initial position, the game ball flowing down at this timing is discharged from the discharge port 503.

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the fifth modification from the present embodiment, the game ball has entered the fall entrance ball opening 501 by the fall lottery structure 500 provided on the game board surface. In this case, it can be configured to be able to execute a falling lottery that becomes a non-stochastic game state. When configured in this way, a sense of expectation is given to the player in terms of whether or not the game ball holding unit 511 reaches a position where the game ball can be held (directly upward as viewed from the player). It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  The falling lottery structure 500 described in Modification 4 and Modification 5 from the present embodiment is configured to be suitable for a configuration that does not have a main game symbol holding function, but will be described later. By providing the storage device 520, it can be configured to have a main game symbol holding function. Hereinafter, the storage device 520 will be described.

  First, FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the storage device 520. The storage device 520 is a device that is provided directly above the main game start port 110 (or the falling lottery structure 500) and can store and drop a maximum of 5 game balls at any timing of the player. is there. Here, the storage device 520 includes a rotary blade member 521 controlled by the main control board A. The rotary blade member 521 is a player's operation {for example, a member that can be instructed by a player connected to the main control board A, and can perform control processing on the main control board A based on the instruction operation of the member. Rotation driven due to the operation of a member that can be instructed (hereinafter referred to as a main input button)} so that the stored game ball is dropped toward the main game start port 110 (or the falling lottery structure 500). It is configured. By combining the device with a gaming machine that does not have a main game symbol hold function, in a gaming machine that does not have a main game symbol hold function, by storing a game ball in the storage device 520 This makes it possible to provide a pseudo-main game symbol hold function.

  Next, the operation of the storage device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball that has flowed down to the storage device 520 is stored on the rotary blade member 521. Next, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the rotating blade member 521 rotates clockwise by 120 degrees when viewed from the player, so that one game ball is generated from the lower portion of the storage device 520. It will be dropped. The storage device 520 is changed to be suitable for the configuration of the gaming machine, such as dropping a game ball at an arbitrary timing by a player's operation (for example, pressing a main input button) or dropping a game ball at every change. May be.

  In the present embodiment and each modified example, the player is expected to gain profits by winning the falling lottery (entering the falling entrance 501) and entering the non-stochastic variation gaming state during the probability variation gaming state. Game machines configured to increase the degree of profit (the profit rate given to the player by resetting the number of consecutive hits before reaching the upper limit for triggering the limiter function in the probability variation gaming state) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game in which the probability varying gaming state is simply ended by winning the falling lottery. This configuration can also be applied to a machine. In other words, without the limiter function itself, it can be applied to conventional pachinko machines that are configured to be disadvantageous for the player by winning the falling lottery during the probability variation gaming state and entering the non-probability variation gaming state. In that case, it is configured to ask whether or not an event that wins the falling lottery (enters the falling entrance 501) occurs (indicates the possibility of occurrence of the event through the effect display). Is preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment and each modified example, it is configured that when the winning lottery is won (entering the falling entrance 501) during the probability varying gaming state, the non-probability varying gaming state is immediately set. For example, the timing of entering the non-stochastic variation game state is the timing of winning the falling lottery, such as at the end of the main game symbol variation won in the falling lottery, at the start of the next main game symbol variation, etc. You may comprise differently.

  In addition, when paying attention to how the falling ball entrance 501 that can shift from the probability variation gaming state to the non-stochastic variation gaming state by entering the game ball is applied, the application is different from the mode described so far. Since there are a wide variety of examples, the range elements that are assumed to be applied are listed below.

<WHO what makes the ball fall into the falling ball entrance 501>
For example, “no subject” = (meaning that a game ball that rolls in the game area 30 by a nail or a windmill directly enters the drop-in entrance 501), “direct guide member” = (a fall-in entrance) A member that can change the flow direction of the game ball so as to be definite to enter the ball 501, for example, a guide member that is upstream of the fall ball entrance 501 and communicates with the fall ball entrance 501. ), “Indirect guide member” = (a member that can change the flow direction of the game ball so as to be able to enter the falling ball entrance 501, for example, upstream of the falling entrance ball entrance 501, On the way to a guide member extending to the vicinity of 501 or a guide path that is upstream of the drop-in entrance ball opening 501 and communicates with the fall-in entrance ball opening 501 and a guide path that does not communicate with the fall-in entrance ball opening 501 Inductive member that branches at), “variable inductive member” = (“no subject” , "Direct induction member", "indirect induction member", and member not to ball entrance to fall incident spherical opening 501, in any can become even capable of changing member), and the like.

<What to enter into the falling entrance 501 or WHAT>
For example, “safe ball” = (game ball hit toward the game area 30 and not yet recovered to the back of the game board), “safe stop ball” = (ball hit toward the game area 30) Game balls that have not yet been collected to the back of the game board and have been stopped / stored on the game area 30), “out stop ball” = (recover to the back of the game board) Game balls accumulated on the gaming machine side), and the like.

<When to enter the falling entrance 501 or WHEN>
For example, “during symbol change display execution”, “during variable change time after symbol stop” = (during the fixed symbol change time described above), “no change in symbol, no hold and no special game "During time" = (In so-called customer waiting state), "When power is turned on" = (For example, when the main control board A becomes operable. In this case, whether or not RAM clear of the main control board A can be executed) And so on). Note that there is no particular limitation on the synchronization method between these periods and the timing of entering the ball, and it may be configured to provide an effective period in which the entry into the falling entrance ball opening 501 is effective. You may comprise so that the variable member which controls the entrance timing to the entrance 501 may be provided.

<Where is the falling ball entrance 501?>
For example, “predetermined winning opening (in which a game ball can flow in, for example, the main game starting opening, large winning opening, general winning opening, out opening, etc.)” = (The predetermined winning opening Before the game ball that has flowed into the ball is collected as an out ball, the ball can enter the falling ball entrance 501), “a predetermined gate (a ball entrance through which a game ball can pass, Downstream of the main game start port, auxiliary game start port, etc. ”= (Game balls that have passed through the predetermined gate can enter the falling ball entrance 501),“ predetermined winning port or upstream of the predetermined gate ”= (The game ball that has flowed into or passed through the falling entrance 501 can enter the predetermined winning opening or the predetermined gate).

<Why do you want to enter the falling ball entrance 501, WHY>
For example, “advantageous to the player by entering the ball” = (can be configured to be advantageous to the player by shifting from the probability variation gaming state to the non-stochastic variation gaming state. The limiter function related to the continuation of the probability variation gaming state as shown in FIG. 6 can be exemplified), “It is disadvantageous for the player by entering the ball” = (In a general gaming machine, the probability variation game Although it is disadvantageous for the player to transition from the state to the non-stochastic variable gaming state, it is used as part of the game, or it is intentionally shifted from the probability varying gaming state to the non-stochastic variable gaming state There are some aspects that you want to make).

<How to enter the falling entrance 501, HOW>
For example, “enter a ball with a falling motion due to its own weight” = (the embodiment shown in the present embodiment is an example), “change a falling velocity due to its own weight” = (this The aspect shown in the modification example 1 of the embodiment is an example), “change the falling direction by the weight of the game ball to enter the ball” = (the aspect shown in the modification example 4 of this embodiment) An example). In addition, in these methods, it may be made to enter when triggered by an artificial (for example, a player) entry instruction, or may be made to enter based on an original judgment by the gaming machine. Also good.

A main control board, 1000 game control means 1010 entrance judgment means, 1011 main game start entrance entrance judgment means 1013 auxiliary game start entrance entrance judgment means, 1014 grand prize entrance entrance judgment means 1017 fall lottery entrance ball judgment means, 1020 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1023 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1030 Reservation control means, 1031 Reservation digestion control means 1031a Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means, 1034 Auxiliary game symbol reservation means 1034a Auxiliary game Symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1100 game content determination means 1110 winning / not determining lottery means, 1111 main game winning / not determining lottery means 1111a main game winning / not determining lottery table, 1113 auxiliary game winning / not determining lottery means 1113a auxiliary game winning / not determining lottery table, 1114 special game transfer determining Means 1120 Variation Constant control means, 1121 Fluctuation fixed time timer 1130 Symbol content determination means, 1131 Main game symbol determination means 1131a Main game symbol determination lottery table, 1133 Auxiliary game symbol determination means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table, 1140 Fluctuation mode determination means 1141 Main game variation mode determination means, 1141a Main game variation mode determination lottery table 1143 Auxiliary game variation mode determination means, 1143a Auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table 1200 Display control means, 1201 Main game symbol control means 1202 Main game symbol variation Time management means 1202a Main game symbol variation management timer 1203 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1204 Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204a Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, 1210 Main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1211 Main Technique start port electric combination opening / closing condition determination means, 1212 Main game start port electric combination release timer 1220 Special game control means, 1221 Condition determination means 1222 Special game content determination means, 1222a Special game content reference table 1223 Special game execution means, 1223a Large winning opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1223b Winning ball counter, 1224 Special game time management means 1224a Special game timer, 1240 Specific game control means 1242, Short time end condition judging means, 1242a Short time counter 1243 Operation control of the falling lottery structure Means, 1243a Structure drive management timer 1244 Limiter management counter, 1250 Game state temporary storage means 1251 Main game state temporary storage means, 1251a Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1252 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1252a Auxiliary game Symbol information temporary storage means 1253 Special game related information temporary storage means, 1254 Specific game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Prize ball payout determination means 100 Main game peripheral equipment, 110 Main game start port DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 111 Entry detection device, 112 Main game electric accessory 120 Main game symbol display device, 121 Main game symbol display unit 122 Main game symbol hold display unit, 310 Grand prize opening 311 Prize detection device, 312 Grand prize entrance electric appliance 400 Auxiliary game peripheral device, 410 Auxiliary game start port 411 Auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, 420 Auxiliary game symbol display device 421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit 422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 500 Falling lottery structure, 501 Falling ball Mouth 501a Falling ball entrance detection device, 502 Shield member 503 Discharge port B Sub-control Substrate, 2000 Production display control means (sub-main control unit)
2100 Display information receiving means, 2110 Main-side information temporary storage means 2200 Production display control means, 2210 Decoration symbol display control means 2211 Drawing display content determination means, 2211a Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2212 Temporary display related information temporary storage Means 2213 Drawing variation time management timer 2220 Drawing hold information display control means 2221 Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2230 Background effect display control means 2231 Background effect display content determination means 2232 Background effect related information temporary storage means 2240 Notice effect display control means 2241 Notice effect display content determination means, 2242 Notice effect related information temporary storage means 2250 Reach effect display control means, 2251 Reach effect display content determination means 2252 Reach effect related information temporary storage means, 2400 Information transmission / reception control means 250 Effect display means (sub-sub control unit), 2510 sub-information transmission / reception control means 2520 image display control means, 2521 image display-related information temporary storage means 2550 effect display device, 2551 display area 2551a decorative symbol display area 3000 prize ball payout control board 3200 award Ball dispensing device

Claims (2)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A specific area where game balls can enter,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the game content based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, the validity determination means for executing the validity determination;
After execution of the success / failure determination, a success / failure notification game execution means for executing a success / failure notification game resulting from the execution of the determination of success / failure
Special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player after the success / failure notification game related to the winning in the case where the result of the determination of success / failure is winning;
As a gaming state related to the execution of the success / failure determination, a low-probability winning state in which the result of the determination is a win with a predetermined probability and a high-probability winning state in which the result of the determination is a win with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. And a high-probability winning state transition control means for controlling so that it can be in a high-probability winning state after the end of execution of the special game,
When a game ball has entered a specific area during the period from the execution of the success / failure determination to the end of the success / failure notification game in the case of a high-probability winning state, A pachinko gaming machine configured to shift from a high probability winning state to a low probability winning state. In the case where the result of the success / failure determination is a win, and the transition from the high-probability win state to the low-probability win state during the period from the execution of the win / fail determination related to the win to the end of the win / fail result notification game The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state after execution of the special game related to the winning can be different depending on whether the game has not been transferred.

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