JP2014161449A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a fraudulent act due to the existence of many ball entry ports being a trigger for prize balls to be put out on a game board and improving operability.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: at least one ball entry port into which a game ball can flow; a first ball entry detection unit which detects the flow of the game ball into the one ball entry port; a second ball entry detection unit which detects the flow of the game ball into the one ball entry port; a main control unit which transmits winning information to a put-out control unit when the first ball entry detection unit detects the flow of the game ball into the one ball entry port; and the put-out control unit which gives prize balls previously allocated to the one ball entry port to the player when it is determined that there is the flow of the game ball into the one ball entry port on the basis of the winning information and the detection result by the second ball entry detection unit.

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. Here, when a game ball enters the start opening or the variable winning opening, it is configured so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. In general, there are a large number of entrances on the game board that serve as an opportunity for paying out such award balls.

JP 2004-181142 A JP-A-9-140871 JP 2001-697 A

  In this way, illegal acts that illegally enter a game ball into a specific entrance due to the presence of a large number of entrances on the game board as a trigger for paying out prize balls. (It is difficult to monitor fraudulent acts at all entrances), or the player can know exactly which entrance the game ball has entered In terms of preventing fraud and improving operability, such as being difficult, there are still problems remaining.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
At least one entrance (for example, the first main game start port 110) through which game balls can flow;
A first incoming detection unit (for example, a first incoming detection device 111) that detects an inflow of a gaming ball to the one incoming entrance (for example, the first main game starting port 110);
A second entry detecting unit (for example, a first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110KS) that detects an inflow of a game ball to the one entrance (for example, the first main game start opening 110); The second entry detection unit (for example, the first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110KS) is provided downstream of the first entry detection unit (for example, the first entry detection device 111).
A main control unit (for example, main control board A) for controlling the game progress;
A payout control unit (for example, a prize ball payout control board 3000) for controlling the awarding of a prize ball to a player based on information transmitted from a main control part (eg, a main control board A); The detection unit (for example, the first ball detection device 111) is connected to the main control unit (for example, the main control board A), and the second ball detection unit (for example, the first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110KS). Is connected to a payout control unit (for example, a prize ball payout control board 3000),
The main control unit (for example, main control board A)
When an inflow of a game ball to the one entrance (for example, the first main game start port 110) is detected by a first entrance detection unit (for example, the first entrance detection device 111), a payout control unit (For example, the winning ball payout control board 3000) is configured to transmit winning information,
The payout control unit (for example, a prize ball payout control board 3000)
Based on the winning information and the detection result by the second winning detection unit (for example, the first main game start opening winning ball permission sensor 110KS), to the one entrance (for example, the first main game start opening 110). When it is determined that there is an inflow of game balls, a prize ball assigned in advance to the one entrance (for example, the first main game start port 110) is provided to the player. A pachinko machine characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, even if there are a large number of entrances on the game board that are used as a trigger for paying out a prize ball, it is effective from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and operability improvement. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a processing image diagram 1 between the ECO unit and the prize ball payout control board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a processing image diagram 2 between the ECO unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and the prize ball payout control board. FIG. 5 is a game ball circulation image diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the winning information transmission control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 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. 22 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. 23 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. 24 is a flowchart of the winning information display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a main flowchart on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of initial processing at the time of power interruption return on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the game ball number management process on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the possession ball number management process on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a game ball launch control process on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the power interruption process on the prize ball payout control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Prize ball grant” means not only paying out a game ball to a player, but also adding data to the data if the number of game balls held by the player is managed as data. It is a concept that includes that. “Prize information” means that only information indicating that a game ball has been entered may be included, or information relating to the number of prize balls added to the information or other information may be included. doing. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following conditions, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Game state” means, for example, a transition to a special game state rather than a non-stochastic game state in which a lottery probability for transition to a special game state or a special game state in which a special winning opening can be in an open state is a predetermined value. A probabilistic variable gaming state with a high lottery probability, an auxiliary gaming state with assistance for winning at the starting port that becomes a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port In such a case, the variable member may be one or a combination of a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short notification time of the result of the variable member opening lottery.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 complex machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applicable to other game machines (for example, conventional 1st type, 2nd type, 3rd type, general pachinko game machines such as general electric roles). . Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa. 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, in the present embodiment, a game machine system (so-called ECO) that manages all IN / OUT of game media (game balls) as data and allows game progress without directly paying game balls to the player. It is supplemented that a configuration applicable to a conventional pachinko gaming machine that directly pays out a game ball to a player is also included. In addition, the gaming machine system is described as follows: “A game that can be played with points, and points are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and points are added using the game value owned by the player. It can be defined as a “game system comprising a gaming machine device communicably connected to the gaming machine”.

  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. In the present embodiment, when realizing the ECO pachinko gaming machine, it is roughly divided into pachinko gaming machines and ECO units EU installed outside the pachinko gaming machines (each can be attached and detached separately from the game hall equipment). In the pachinko gaming machine, it is roughly divided into a game board side and a game frame side (the game frame side is configured to be detachable from the game hall equipment, and the game board side is connected to the game frame side) It is configured to be detachable). Hereinafter, first, the configuration related to the pachinko gaming machine will be described in order.

  First, the game frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 12, a front frame 14, a transparent plate 16, a door 18, an operation unit device 50, a winning information display device 60, 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. In addition, a speaker 24 is provided in front of the game frame, and a sound effect corresponding to the game state or the like is output.

  Here, the operation unit device 50 includes a touch panel type interface 52, a ball count display unit 54, a sub input button SB, and the like. The touch panel type interface 52 is a touch operation (contact type / non-contact type) of a player. The game state information of the gaming machine and the game medium information recorded on the IC card (game medium recording medium) inserted in the ECO unit EU, which will be described later, can be displayed and used by any type of touch operation). It is configured. The touch panel interface 52 also has an effect display function, and is configured to execute an effect related to a game by a command from the sub-main control unit 2000. The number of possessed balls display section 54 displays the number of possessed balls {number of game balls that can be used in the game (launched into the game area 30)}. The sub input button SB is a device for operating an effect on the sub main control board 2000 side by a player's operation.

  Next, the winning information display device 60 (the winning ball number display unit 60a and the winning hole type lamp 60b) is configured such that when a game ball enters a winning hole (or a starting hole) provided on the game board surface, This is a device for displaying the position of a winning opening (or starting opening) into which a game ball has entered and the number of winning balls given to the player. In addition, a prize ball number display section 28 for displaying the number of prize balls given to the player is provided on the front side of the game board. The details of the control mode for outputting information to the winning information display device 60 and the winning ball number display unit 28 will be described later.

  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), various general winning ports, a first main game start port 110, a second main game start port 210, an auxiliary game start port 410, 1st grand prize opening 310, 2nd big prize opening 320, first main game symbol display device 120, second main game symbol display device 220, production display device 2550, auxiliary game symbol display device 420, center decoration 38 and out port 36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start opening 110 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 110 includes a first main game start port entrance detection device 111. Here, the first main game start entrance entrance detection device 111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start entrance 110, and the first main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second main game start opening 210 is set as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the second main game start port 210 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device 211 and a second main game start port electric accessory 212. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 211 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 210, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory 212 changes between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win in the second main game start port 210 and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state. In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game starting port 210 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game starting port 110 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port 110 and the second main game start port 210 are arranged adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port 110 is not limited thereto. And the second main game start port 210 may be provided apart from each other.

  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. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port 410 triggers a lottery for expanding the second main game start port electric accessory 212 of the second main game start port 210. The position of the auxiliary game start port 410 is merely an example.

  Next, a first grand prize winning port 310 and a second grand prize winning port 320 are 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 (based on the center of the game region). Is configured so as to easily pass through the region where the first big winning opening 310 and the second big winning opening 320 are arranged before reaching the out opening 36.

  Next, the first grand prize winning port 310 has a rectangular shape that is open when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located above 36. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 310 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device 311 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first grand prize opening electrical accessory 312 (and a first grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid 312a). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device 311 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 310, and the first big winning opening entrance information indicating the entry at the time of entering the ball. Is generated. The first big prize opening electrical accessory 312 changes the first big prize opening 310 to the first big prize opening 310 in a normal state where game balls cannot be won or difficult to win and in an open state where game balls are easy to win (first order). The first big prize opening solenoid 312a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called 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 second grand prize winning slot 320 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located above the opening 36. As a specific configuration, the second grand prize opening 320 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device 321 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory 322 (and second grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid 322a). Here, the second grand prize opening winning detection device 322 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big winning opening 320, and the second big winning opening entrance information indicating the entry at the time of entering the ball. Is generated. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 320 is configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device 321. Next, the second big prize opening electric accessory 322 has the second big prize opening 320 in the second big prize opening 320 in a normal state where game balls cannot be won or difficult to win and in an open state where game balls are easy to win. It is varied (the distribution prize winning solenoid 322a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called 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 first main game symbol display device 120 (second main game symbol display device 220) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game symbol). It is a device that executes the display and the like. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 120 (second main game symbol display device 220) includes a first main game symbol display unit 121 (second main game symbol display unit 221) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 122 (second main game symbol hold display unit 222). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 122 (second main game symbol hold display unit 222) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). In addition, the 1st main game symbol display part 121 (2nd main game symbol display part 221) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9". ”Is displayed with 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of losing {but not limited to this, a 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 120 (second main game symbol display device 220). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of employing a technique in which the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is not displayed by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself a directing role, the effect display device A first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as 2550.

  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 first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. 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, 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, as described above, the present embodiment is roughly divided into a pachinko gaming machine and an ECO unit EU installed outside the pachinko gaming machine (configured to be detachable as separate units from the game hall equipment). In the pachinko gaming machine, it is divided into the game board side and the game frame side (the game frame side is configured to be detachable from the game hall equipment, and the game board side is detachable from the game frame side) Is configured). In the following, an outline of each of the roughly divided general configurations and the manner of electrical connection between the substrates and apparatuses will be described.

<Pachinko machines / game board side>
The pachinko gaming machine (game board side) according to the present embodiment has a main control board A that controls the progress of the game, and changes / stops of decorative symbols based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board A. Sub-control board B (in this example, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub-control unit) that controls execution of various effects on the display device 2550, sound from the speaker 24, lighting of the game effect lamp 26, error notification, etc. 2500 are arranged on one board) and game peripheral devices (first main game peripheral device 100, second main game peripheral device 200, first and second main game shared peripheral device 300, auxiliary game peripheral device) The apparatus 400), the prize ball number display device 28, and the like are mainly configured. Note that the speaker 24 and the game effect lamp 26 may be provided on a pachinko gaming machine (game machine frame side). Here, the sub-control board B controls the 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 error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit 2500 that executes display processing such as decorative display variation display / stop display, hold display, and advance notice display on the effect display device 2550. The main control board A, the sub-main control unit 2000, and the sub-sub control unit 2500 include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU, data handled by the CPU (during the game) A RAM for temporarily storing various data generated and computer programs read from the ROM is mounted.

  First, the main control board A includes game peripheral devices (first main game peripheral device 100, second main game peripheral device 200, first and second main game shared peripheral device 300, auxiliary game peripheral device 400), number of winning balls The display device 28, information display LED (not shown), etc. are electrically connected to input / output devices that are essential for the progress of the game, and control the progress of the game based on the input signals from each input / output device, and Information related to the progress of the game is configured to be output to each input / output device as necessary. 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.

  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, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub control unit 2500 are provided in the sub-control board B, and the sub-main control unit 2000 controls the sound output from the speaker 24 and the game effect (electric decoration) lamp. 26 is controlled so that the display content to be displayed on the effect display device 2550 is determined, and the sub-sub control unit 2500 performs display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device. ing. When the touch panel interface 52 is also connected, various effects controlled by the sub control board B can be displayed on the touch panel interface 52. 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).

<Pachinko machines / game frame side>
The pachinko gaming machine (game frame side) according to the present embodiment is a payout control board 3000 that controls the launch control of the game ball and the control of giving a prize ball to the player (in this embodiment, addition / subtraction of handball data). A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine, the operation unit device 50 described above, a launch control board 40 (and a launch device 42 and a launch detection sensor 43) that is a launch mechanism for a game ball, The prize ball permission sensors KS (which will be described in detail later, but sensors that can detect the entry into the entrance to be awarded a prize ball), the above-described prize information display device 60, etc. It is configured. The payout control board 3000 and the operation unit device 50 include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that prestores a program that defines the arithmetic processes of the CPU, data handled by the CPU (various data and ROM generated during the game) RAM for temporarily storing a computer program read out from the computer. In this example, power is supplied from the power supply unit E to the payout control board 3000 and the sub control board B, and power is also supplied to the main control board A via the payout control board 3000. Has been.

  Here, the prize ball payout control board 3000 includes a launch control board 40 that is a control circuit of the launching device 42, and prize ball permission sensors KS (to be described in detail later, but to the entrance for the prize ball payout target). Is connected to the winning information display device 60 and the operation unit device 50. In addition, the main control board in the pachinko gaming machine (game board side) according to the present embodiment. A and an ECO unit EU described later are also connected. As will be described later, information from the main control board A and the ECO unit EU (information that is mainly subject to addition of the player's ball), a launch detection sensor 43 (mainly subject to subtraction of the player's ball) Control the operation (addition / subtraction, etc.) of the holding ball related to the game based on the information) and the display of the holding ball information and the launching device 42 (launching handle, launching motor, The operation of the ball feeding device or the like) can be controlled.

<ECO unit>
Next, the ECO unit EU is connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the operation unit device 50, and an IC card (member) that records the player's personal gaming status information (especially information on the number of gaming media possessed). The game state information recorded on the IC card can be displayed on the operation unit device 50 and the game state information can be used by an operation on the operation unit device 50. Or management control for lending such as lending control and electronic money. The ECO unit EU is connected to the hall computer H via a network and is configured to output game-related information, and the game frame and game board authentication processing is also performed via the ECO unit EU. The ECO unit EU is supplied with power from a power source (power supply device E2) different from the gaming machine and is also connected to the operation unit device 50. The operation unit device 50 is connected to the ECO unit EU from the ECO unit EU. It is configured to be supplied with power.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board A and the prize ball payout control board 3000 are configured to enable 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). In addition, the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the operation unit device 50 and the ECO unit EU are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the one way communication from the prize ball payout control board 3000 to the operation unit device 50 is performed. {It is merely an example of a communication method between control boards (between control devices)}.

  Next, a processing image between the ECO unit and the prize ball payout control board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment (particularly, the addition / subtraction / transfer processing of the number of balls) will be described with reference to FIG. In the same figure, the winning ball payout control board 3000 always has the number-of-balls information {information relating to the number of game balls that can be used in the game (launched into the game area 30)}. It is assumed that the possession ball number display unit 54 has repeatedly updated the possession ball number display. Further, the case where no error occurs in each process is illustrated.

<Number of balls to be added>
First, as an example of the number-of-balls adding process, the ball lending process in the upper part of the figure will be described. First, when a ball lending operation is performed on the touch panel interface 52 in (1), the “ball lending operation information” in (2) is transmitted from the touch panel interface 52 to the ECO unit EU. . Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “ball lending operation information” executes the IC card balance consumption in the ball lending control process of (3), and issues the “ball number addition request” of (4). The prize ball payout control board 3000 is transmitted. Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 that has received the “number-of-balls-adding request” receives the number of game media for the balance consumed in the current number of balls in the number-of-balls adding process of (5). to add. When the process of (5) is completed, the prize ball payout control board 3000 transmits the “addition completion information” of (6) to the ECO unit EU. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “addition completion information” transmits the “ball rental completion display instruction” of (7) to the touch panel interface 52. Next, the touch panel type interface 52 that has received the “ball lending completion display instruction” executes the ball lending completion display of (8), and the ball lending process ends.

<Number of holding balls subtraction processing>
Next, as an example of the number-of-balls subtraction process, a ball consumption process (particularly, a process related to a wagon service) in the middle part of FIG. First, when a wagon service use operation is performed on the touch panel interface 52 in (1), the “ball consumption operation information” in (2) is transmitted from the touch panel interface 52 to the ECO unit EU. The Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “ball consumption operation information” transmits the “number-of-balls subtraction request” of (3) to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 that has received the “number-of-balls subtraction request” uses the number-of-balls subtraction process of (4) to play games for the wagon service from the current number of balls. Subtract the number of media. When the process of (4) is completed, the prize ball payout control board 3000 transmits the “subtraction completion information” of (5) to the ECO unit EU. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “subtraction completion information” transmits the “ball consumption completion display instruction” in (6) to the touch panel interface 52. Next, the touch panel type interface 52 that has received the “ball consumption completion display instruction” executes the wagon service use completion display of (7), and the ball consumption processing ends.

<Handball transfer processing>
Next, as an example of the possession ball number transfer process, an IC card return process in the lower part of the figure will be described. First, when a return operation (IC card return operation) is performed on the touch panel interface 52 in (1), the “return operation information” in (2) is sent from the touch panel interface 52 to the ECO unit EU. Sent. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “return operation information” transmits a “ball number return request” of (3) to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Next, the winning ball payout control board 3000 that has received the “returned ball count return request” stops the game (for example, stops the launch of the game ball) in the held ball transfer process of (4) ( 5) It is confirmed that there is no game ball (floating ball) flowing down on the game board surface in the possession ball number transfer process (for example, until the count value of the enclosed game ball number counter 3313 reaches the initial value). (Waiting), and (6) “number of balls” information is transmitted to the ECO unit EU. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “number of possessed balls” temporarily stores the number of possessed balls based on the received information in the return control process of (7). The “number clear request” is transmitted to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 that has received the “number-of-balls clear request” clears (zero clears) the current number of balls in the number-of-balls transfer process of (9), “Ball clearing completion information” is transmitted to the ECO unit EU. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “number-of-balls clearing completion information” uses the number of balls temporarily stored in the process (7) in the return control process (11) as the ECO unit. Is added to the number of stored balls stored in the IC card inserted in the card. Next, in the return control process of (12), the ECO unit EU ejects (returns) the IC card from the IC card return port, and issues a “return completion display instruction” of (13) to the touch panel interface 52. To send. Next, the touch panel interface 52 that has received the “return completion display instruction” executes the return completion display of (14), and the IC card return process between the touch panel interface 52 and the ECO unit EU is completed. . Further, when the processing of (12) is completed, the ECO unit EU transmits (Return completion information) of (15) to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 that has received the “return completion information” cancels the game stop executed in the process of (4), returns to the game-ready state of (16), and returns to the ECO unit. The IC card return process between the EU and the prize ball payout control board 3000 ends.

<Authentication process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an authentication process of the gaming machine in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Here, the gaming machine authentication process is a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine is a legitimate gaming machine when the gaming machine is turned on. In addition, in the same figure, the case where it is authenticated that it is a regular game machine is illustrated.

  First, when the gaming machine is turned on, the main control board A encrypts the unique main control board ID stored in the CPU of the main control board A in the authentication control process (1), As the “main control board ID”, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is transmitted. When the power is turned on, the prize ball payout control board 3000 encrypts and receives the unique payout control board ID stored in the CPU of the prize ball payout control board 3000 in the authentication control process (3) (2). ) And the “main control board ID / dispensing control board ID” of (4) are transmitted to the ECO unit EU. Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “main control board ID / payout control board ID” sets the “main control board ID / payout control board ID” of (5) to the following management center based on the received information. Send to. Next, in the process of (6), the key management center decrypts the received encrypted ID (main control board ID / payout control board ID), and “delivery information request” in (7). Is transmitted to the gaming machine management center. Next, the gaming machine management center that has received the “delivery information request” sends the delivery information of the regular main control board and the payout control board registered in the gaming machine management center in the process of (8). It is confirmed, encrypted, and transmitted to the key management center as “delivery information” in (9). Next, the key management center that has received the “delivery information” decrypts the received delivery information in the process of (10). Next, the key management center collates (authenticates) the main control board ID and the payout control board ID received from the gaming machine and the delivery information received from the gaming machine management center in the process of (11). Next, the key management center encrypts the authentication result in the process of (12), and transmits it to the ECO unit EU as the “authentication result” of (13). Next, the ECO unit EU that has received the “authentication result” decrypts the received encrypted authentication result in the process of (14). Next, when the decrypted authentication result is successful, the ECO unit EU transmits (15) “game start permission” to the prize ball payout control board 3000. Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 having received the “game start permission” transmits the “game start permission” of (16) to the main control board A. Here, the main control board A and the winning ball payout control board 3000 that have received the “game start permission” are authenticated as legitimate gaming machines and can start the game. If the authentication result is an authentication failure, the “game start permission” is not transmitted from the ECO unit EU, and the main control board A and the prize ball payout control board 3000 cannot start the game. Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main control board ID and the payout control board ID of (4) and (5) may be transmitted separately, The game machine management center may always send and receive delivery information.

<About the circulation mechanism of game balls>
Next, the circulation of game balls will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game is possible by circulating a certain number (for example, 100 balls) of game balls in the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, the game balls to be circulated are referred to as encapsulated game balls). The game progress is possible without supplying the game balls from outside the gaming machine and discharging (dispensing) the game balls outside the gaming machine.

  First, an enclosed game ball tank in the enclosed game ball number management means stores an enclosed game ball, and the enclosed game ball in the enclosed game ball tank is sent out to the launching device 42 by a ball feed solenoid mechanism. The launch control device 42 launches a game ball toward the game area 30 on the game board side. Next, the game ball launched into the game area 30 is one of the game entrances that are game peripheral devices (for example, the first main game start port 110, the second main game start port 210, and the first grand prize winning port 310. , The second main winning opening 320, the general winning opening, the out opening 36, etc.) (first main game start opening entrance detection device 111, second main game start opening entrance detection device 211, first large The winning entry is detected by the winning opening winning detection device 311, the second big winning opening winning detection device 321, and the general winning opening detection device), and flows into the game frame side from the game board side. The encapsulated game ball that has flowed in is a prize ball permission sensor group KS (for example, the first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110KS, the second main game start opening prize ball corresponding to the entrance provided in the game area 30. Permission sensor 210KS, first grand prize mouth prize ball permission sensor 310KS, second big prize mouth prize ball permission sensor 320KS, general prize mouth prize ball permission sensor, etc.) and out ball detection sensor, It is stored again. Then, in a situation where the enclosed game balls circulate in the pachinko gaming machine in this way, the game balls are launched toward the game area 30 on the game board side, or the entrance port (the prize ball payout target) For example, when a player enters a first main game start port 110, a second main game start port 210, a first grand prize winning port 310, a second major prize winning port 320, a general prize winning port, etc., a prize ball payout control is performed. With the board 3000, a prize ball is given to the player (in this embodiment, addition / subtraction of handball data).

  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 related to a game (first main game peripheral device 100, second main game peripheral device 200, first and second main game shared peripheral device 300, auxiliary game peripheral device 400), The sub main control unit 2000 (sub game control means 2000) related to the performance is connected to a prize ball payout control board 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device A so that information can be transmitted. ing. The sub-main control unit 2000 (sub-game control unit 2000) includes a sub-sub control unit 2500 (production display unit 2500) that executes an image effect, an operation unit device 50, various game effect lamps 26 (for example, side lamps), and a speaker 24. Etc. are also electrically connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board 3000 includes a launch control board 40 (and a launching apparatus 42 that launches game balls) that controls the launch of game balls, a prize ball permission sensor KS that permits prize balls, a rental request for game balls, and the like. Is received and transmitted to the prize ball payout control board 3000, and the operation unit device 50 for displaying the number of possessed balls, operating the IC card information, and the like are electrically connected. The main control device A, sub-main control unit 2000 (sub-game control means 2000), sub-sub control unit 2500 (effect display means 2500), prize ball payout control board 3000, etc. store data and programs in hardware. ROM, RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main control device 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 controller A. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device A includes a game control means 1000 that manages main control (main game (first main game, second main game, special game)), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information { For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {eg, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4R big hit, losing}, information on fluctuation mode (eg, fluctuation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold Information transmission / reception control means 1300 for transmitting information etc. (and command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands, payout-side information temporary storage means 1302 for temporarily storing information received from the prize ball payout control board 3000) And a prize ball payout determining means 14 for controlling the prize ball payout control board 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes. It has 0 and, the.

  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 first to be described later Based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, a game content determination means 1100 for determining the content related to the game, and a display control means for performing control of displaying and changing and stopping each symbol 1200, a second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 for performing various processes directly related to opening / closing determination of the second main game start port electric accessory 212 of the second main game start port 210, Than games Special game control means 1220 for controlling a special game advantageous to the player, determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game, and the determination Specific game control means 1240 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the current state and the past game state [e.g., state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state ), Special gaming state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to main game symbols and auxiliary game symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special games Game state temporary storage means 1250 for temporarily storing (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1010 includes a first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1011 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start opening 110, and a second main game start opening 210. Second main game start opening entrance determining means 1012 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game entrance entrance determination that determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening 410 Means 1013 and whether or not a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 310; whether or not a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 310; And a second grand prize opening entrance determining means 1015 for determining whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1020 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 110, and according to the determination result, A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 for acquiring random numbers (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determining random number, a first main game symbol determining random number, etc.) and a game to the second main game starting port 210 It is determined whether or not the second main game random number is acquired based on the incoming ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main game symbol, etc.) according to the determination result Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1022 for acquiring a determined random number, etc., and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired, and executing an auxiliary game random number acquisition determination for acquiring the random number based on the determination result Means 1023.

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

  Next, the hold control means 1030 holds the hold digest control means 1031 for controlling the processing related to the hold digest and change start, and the first main game side random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol change permission is not given. A first main game symbol holding means 1032 for determining whether or not to temporarily store, and holding the random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a until the symbol variation permission is granted based on the determination result; It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the second main game random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the second main game until the symbol variation permission is granted. The second main game symbol holding means 1033 for holding in the game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down temporarily stored It determines whether Luke has an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1034 for holding the auxiliary game symbol reservation information temporary storage means 1034a to the random number based on the determination result to go down the symbol variation allowed, the.

  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 first main game symbol holding means 1032, the second main game symbol holding means 1033 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1034 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a are provided.

  Next, the game content determination unit 1100 determines whether or not to stop the special symbol based on each random number based on the random determination unit 1110 for determining whether the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game electric accessory 212 is open. A symbol content determining unit 1130 and a variation mode determining unit 1140 for determining a variation mode (variation time or the like) of each symbol based on each random number are included. Here, the winning / losing lottery means 1110 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the winning lottery result is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), 1st main game winning lottery means 1111 that performs a lottery determination regarding the main game symbol, 2nd main game winning lottery means 1112 that performs a lottery determination regarding the second main game symbol, and assisting to perform a lottery determination regarding the auxiliary game symbol A game winning / failing lottery means 1113; Here, the first main game winning / failing lottery means 1111, the second main game winning / failing lottery means 1112, and the auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means 1113 are used for the first main game to be referred to when performing the lottery regarding the first main game symbol The winner / lottery table 1131a, the second main game winner / lottery table 1132a referenced when performing the winner / lottery regarding the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game referenced when performing the winner / lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbol Each of the winner / lottery tables 1113a is provided. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1130 includes a first main game content determination means 1131 for determining a stop symbol of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number), and the acquired game. Based on the content determination random number (second main game random number), the second main game content determination means 1132 for determining the stop symbol of the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol stop symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number Auxiliary game content determining means 1133 for determining.

  Here, the first main game symbol determination means 1131 has a first main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the first main game symbol. The game symbol determination lottery table 1131a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the normal game → the first main game normal game state, the probability variation game). → First main game probability variation gaming state lottery table, time shortening game → first main gaming time shortening gaming state lottery table). The second main game symbol determination means 1132 has a second main game symbol determination lottery table 1132a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second main game symbol. The symbol determination lottery table 1132a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery table for the second main game normal gaming state, the probability variation game → Second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time shortening game → second main game time shortening 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 is a first main game variation mode determination unit that determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). 1141, a second main game variation mode determination means 1142 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number), and the acquired auxiliary game And auxiliary game variation mode determining means 1143 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the symbol winning random number.

  Here, the first main game variation mode determination means 1141 has a first main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the first main game symbol. The 1 main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the first main game normal game state, Probability change game → first main game probability change game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game variation mode determining means 1142 has a second main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the second main game normal game state, the probability Floating game → second main game probability variable game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. 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 performs a predetermined time on the first main game symbol display unit 121 of the first main game symbol display device 120 and the second main game symbol display unit 221 of the second main game symbol display device 220. On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 421 of the auxiliary game symbol display unit 420 and the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 for controlling to stop display after changing the first main game symbol, the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time. And auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 for performing control to stop and display after changing.

  Here, the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 has first and second main game symbol change time management means 1202 for managing the change time according to the determined change mode. The first and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202 further includes first and second main game symbol variation management timers 1202a (decrement counters) that can be cleared to zero. Further, 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 second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening and closing the electric combination 212 of the second main game start opening 210 is satisfied. The second main game start port electric player opening / closing condition determining means 1211 and the second main game start port electric player opening timer 1212 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric player 212 of the second main game start port 210. And have.

  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 big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) are determined and set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, and the first grand prize winning Special game execution means 1223 for executing a special game (big hit) that opens the mouth 310 or the second grand prize winning port 320 under predetermined conditions, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize winning mouth 310 and the special game time management means 1224 for performing the opening and closing time of the second grand prize winning slot 320). Here, the special game executing means 1223 includes first and second prize winning opening electrical accessory opening / closing control means 1223a for opening and closing the first prize winning opening electric accessory 312 and the second prize winning opening electric accessory 322; There is a winning ball counter 1223b for measuring the winning balls to the first big winning port 310 and the second big winning port 320. 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 satisfies the probability change game end condition determination means 1241 for determining whether or not the end condition for the probability variation game state is satisfied, and whether or not the end condition for the time-reduced game state is satisfied. The time-short game end condition determination means 1242 is determined. Here, the short-time game end condition determining means 1242 has a short-time counter 1242a capable of counting the short-time number. 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 reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extended extension time of the electric accessory 211 of the second main game starting port 210 is relatively extended (open time extending function). Also, the time-reduced game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes of the first main game symbol and the number of times of change of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability variation game with no time limit restriction). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The probability variation game end condition determination means 1241 and the short time game end condition determination means 1242 are, for example, a lottery for shifting from a specific game (for example, a probability change game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes. (A so-called pachinko gaming machine having a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1250 stores the first main game (game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop) and the second main game (from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop). First and second main game state temporary storage means 1251 for temporarily storing the current game state in the game), auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252 for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game, and special Special game related information temporary storage means 1253 for temporarily storing the current game state (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, on / off of various flags related to special games, etc.) in a game, Specific game related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, ON / OFF of various flags related to the specific game, etc.) It has a 254, a.

  Here, the first and second main game state temporary storage means 1251 is the stop symbol and the first or second main game symbol that is currently changing (the first or second main game symbol satisfying the change start condition) and First and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a for temporarily storing variation mode information is provided.

  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.

  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 devices are a first main game peripheral device 100 that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device 200 that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral devices 300 that are shared peripheral devices on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device 400 related to the auxiliary game, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000, the sub sub control unit 2500 (and effect display device 2550). Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit 2000 include the variation of the first main game symbol and the variation of the second main game symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with time. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device 100 includes a first main game start port 110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a first main game symbol display device 120 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol, and ,have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device 200 includes a second main game start port 210 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 220 that can display stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral devices 300 are in a closed state during a normal game and open under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit). And a second grand prize opening 320.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 400 includes an auxiliary game start port 410 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory 212 of the second main game start port 210, and a stop display and a change display of the auxiliary game symbols. An auxiliary game symbol display device 420 capable of

  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 device 1000 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 regarding the first main game and the second main game from the main control board A side. .

  Next, the effect display control means 2200 includes a decoration symbol display control means 2210 that controls the decorative pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display control processing, and a decoration hold that controls decoration symbol hold number management and hold display processing. Information display control means 2220, background effect display control means 2230 that controls background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect display control means 2240 that controls determination effect display processing and display control processing, and reach effect content And reach effect display control means 2250 for managing the determination process and the display control process.

  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).

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 has the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 for temporarily storing information related to the hold related to the decorative design.

  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.

  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 unit 2313 further includes an image display related information temporary storage unit 2521 for temporarily storing commands received from the sub main control unit 2320 side and various types of image display information.

  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 includes a decorative symbol display area 2311 for variably displaying decorative symbols, and a first hold display unit 2551b1 (and second hold display unit 2551b2) for displaying main game hold information. ing.

  The first main game symbol display device 120, the second main game symbol display device 220, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit) ) 2500 is connected to the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device 120, the second main game symbol display device 220, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 is sub-game control. This means that the control is performed by means (sub-main control unit) 2000. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and the other peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Also, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a transmission / reception control means 3100 for transmitting / receiving information relating to the prize ball, a payout control means 3300 for controlling the prize ball payout, and a launch for controlling the process relating to the game ball launch. The control means 3400 and the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption for controlling the process at the time of power interruption at the prize ball payout control board 3000 side are provided.

  Here, the transmission / reception control unit 3100 includes a reception control unit 3110 that controls reception of information, and a transmission control unit 3120 that controls transmission of information. Further, the reception control means 3110 includes main-side reception information temporary storage means 3111 for temporarily storing information received from the main control board A, and ECO unit-side reception information for temporarily storing information received from the ECO unit EU. And temporary storage means 3112.

  Next, the payout control means 3300 has payout process related information temporary storage means 3310 for temporarily storing information relating to the winning ball, and the payout process related information temporary storage means 3310 is provided from the main control board A. Each winning counter for counting the number of winnings received at each winning opening (first main game starting opening winning counter 3311a, second main gaming starting opening winning counter 3311b, first big winning opening winning counter 3311c, second large A winning mouth winning counter 3311d, a general winning mouth winning counter 3311e), a ball counter 3312 for counting the player's current number of balls (the number of game media available for the game), and a game frame at the present time. It further has an encapsulated game ball counter 3313 for counting the number of game balls (encapsulated game balls) existing inside.

  Next, the launch control means 3400 has launch control related information temporary storage means 3410 for temporarily storing information relating to launch control of the game ball.

  Next, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption includes a power interruption information temporary storage means 3510 for temporarily storing (backing up) information at the time of power interruption.

  Next, FIG. 7 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 game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, 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 1002, in step 1004, the main control board A clears all RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means 1250) on the main control board A side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission / reception 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 side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, at this timing, a command may be set and transmitted by a control command transmission / reception process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1015. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board A checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board A in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board A determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are 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 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in step 1010 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 in the main control board A in step 1012. An information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 (may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit by transmission / reception processing), and the process proceeds to step 1015.

  Next, in step 1015, the main control board A transmits a basic prize ball number information command for each winning opening to the prize ball payout control board 3000 side. Here, the basic prize ball number information command refers to each winning opening (for example, the first main game starting port 110, the second main game starting port 210, the first big winning port 310, the second winning target to be paid out). Information on the number of prize balls given to the player when a game ball enters the big prize opening 320, the general prize opening, etc. (in this example, the first main game start opening 110: 3 pieces, the second main The game start opening 210: 3, the first big winning opening 310: 15, the second big winning opening 320: 15, the general winning opening: 10) (the basic prize ball number information is the gaming machine described above) If it is configured to be transmitted after the authentication process, the security will be further improved.) Next, at step 1016, the main control board A is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to main processing on the main control board A side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After the transition to step 1018, 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, the main control board A executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later, in step 1100 when the scheduled interrupt period T is reached (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms). Next, at step 1200, the main control board A executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board A executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, the main control board A executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, the main control board A executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, at step 1600, the main control board A executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control board A (especially the winning ball payout determining means 1400) executes a winning information transmission control process described later. 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 performs a control command transmission / reception process (sends the command set in each of the above processes to the sub-main control unit side and transmits / receives information to / from the prize ball payout control board 3000 side). To return to the process that was being 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 (NMI interrupt in this example), in step 1020, the main control board A sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 1022, 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. 8 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. 9 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game 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. 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.

  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. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1203 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1252. Next, in step 1230, the second main game start opening 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 second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 opens the second main game electric accessory 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 second main gaming electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means 1252. In step 1236, the second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 opens the second main game electric accessory 212 in the second main game starting port 210. Next, in step 1238, the second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 refers to the second main game electric accessory opening timer 1212 and has reached a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means 1210 closes the second main game electric accessory 212 in the second main game start port 210 and also plays the auxiliary game. The electric-power-operating-released flag in the state temporary storage means 1252 is turned off, and the process returns to the calling source 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. 10 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, whether or not the first main game start entrance entering determination means 1011 has received the first main game start entrance information from the first entrance detection device 111 of the first main game start 110. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a, and holds on the main game (especially the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1021 acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining the success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means 1032 temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a. Next, in step 1310, the hold control unit 1030 sets information indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired (hold generation command) in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2000. .

  Next, in step 1312, whether or not the second main game start entrance entering determination unit 1012 has received the second main game start entrance information from the second entrance detection device 211 of the second main game start 210. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1022 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033 a and holds on the main game (especially the second main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1022 acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game content determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, in step 1318, the second main game symbol holding means 1033 temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a. Next, in step 1320, the hold control unit 1030 sets information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired (hold generation command) in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2000. Return to the caller of this subroutine. If NO in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312. If NO in step 1312 and step 1314, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  In this embodiment, information indicating that a random number has been acquired is transmitted as information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 in steps 1310 and 1320. However, the information on the random number and the main game symbol are transmitted. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and the information indicating that a random number has been acquired can be substituted by these pieces of information.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the hold digest control unit 1031 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1033a, and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in Step 1401, in Step 1400 (1), the game content determination means 1100 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determination means 1100 executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) However, this is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this (the pending digest based on the winning order and both main game symbols are simultaneously executed in parallel). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery for lottery.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1403, the 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 is not being played (or the condition device is being operated), the main game symbol is not changing, and there is a hold of the main game symbol.

  Next, in step 1405 and step 1406, the hold digest control means 1031 is temporarily stored in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to symbol variation is read and deleted from the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1032a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1033a) Then, the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, in step 1410-1, the success / failure lottery means 1110 refers to the first main game success / failure lottery table 1111a (second main game success / failure lottery table 1112a) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first main game content. Based on the determined random number (second main game content determining random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 13 (main game table 1) is an example of the first main game success / failure lottery table 1111a (second main game success / failure lottery table 1112a). 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 first main game symbol determination means 1131 (second main game symbol determination means 1132) is a first main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a (second main game symbol determination lottery table 1132a). ) To determine the stop symbol for the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number), The first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a is temporarily stored.

  Here, FIG. 13 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table 1131a (second main game symbol determination lottery table 1132a). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of rounds of special games determined with reference to the main game symbol is 8R for 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. 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 first main game variation mode determination unit 1141 (second main game variation mode determination unit 1142) determines the first main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a (first) corresponding to each gaming state. 2 Referring to the main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142a), based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (first main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number) The game symbol variation mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a, and the process proceeds to step 1415.

  Here, FIG. 13 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a (second main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142a). 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 main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short time flag state. In other words, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short-time flag is off (relative to the short-time game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol on the second main game side When the change is configured to be advantageous for the player, the second main game side is likely to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). This is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished}.

  Next, in step 1415, the game content determination means 1100 determines the commands related to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, change Aspect information etc.) and a command related to the current gaming state (design variation display start instruction command) are set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmission to the sub-main control unit 2000 (subcommand control transmission / reception processing in step 1900). Transmitted to the main control unit 2000 side). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202 sets a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer 1202a. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 displays the first main game symbol display unit 121 (second) of the first main game symbol display device 120 (second main game symbol display device 220). On the main game symbol display unit 221), the main game symbol display is started according to the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means 1251, and proceeds to step 1420. To do.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 refers to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means 1251, and the changing flag is on. It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No in step 1419, the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202 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 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202 sends information indicating that symbol variation has ended (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2000 side. It is set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 side by the control command transmission / reception process in step 1900). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means 1201 displays the first main game symbol display unit 121 (second) of the first main game symbol display device 120 (second main game symbol display device 220). The display of the main game symbols on the main game symbol display unit 221) is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a are displayed and controlled as fixed stop symbols. Next, in step 1424, the first / second main game symbol control means 1201 turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means 1251.

  Next, in step 1430, the game content determination means 1100 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the game content determination unit 1100 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 at step 1430, step 1432 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 1420, the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control 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 1470, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the value of the time reduction counter 1242b and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472, the specific game control means 1240 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time reduction counter 1242a. Next, in step 1474, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the value of 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 1474, in step 1476 and step 1478, the specific game control unit 1240 turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254. Return to the subroutine caller. Note that if the answer is No in steps 1452, 1470, and 1474, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing 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 causes the special game flag (main game probability change flag, main game short flag, auxiliary game short time) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254. Flag) off. Next, in step 1506, the specific game control means 1254 clears the value of the time reduction counter 1242a. Next, in step 1508, the special game control means 1220 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1510, 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. 16 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 execution means 1223 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253 and the special game execution flag. Turn on. 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 step 1900, it is transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 in the control command transmission / reception process), 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 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 counter value of the winning ball counter 1223b to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1223 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1223 drives the first big prize opening electric accessory 312 of the first big prize opening 310 (or the second electric combination 322 of the second big prize opening 320). The first grand prize opening 310 (or the second big prize opening 320) is opened, the special game timer 1224a (particularly, the opening time timer) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and then the process proceeds to step 1622. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when the big prize opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

  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 / reception process in step 1900). Next, in step 1624, the special game executing means 1223 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter 1223b, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is placed in the first big winning port 310 (or the second big winning port 320) in the round. ) Is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. 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 (especially the open time timer) and the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) relating to the special prize opening is determined. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. If No in step 1626, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1223 sets the first big prize opening electric accessory 312 of the first big prize opening 310 (or the second big prize opening electric combination 322 of the second big prize opening 320). The driving is stopped and the first big prize opening 310 (or the second big prize opening 320) is closed. 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 execution unit 1223 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1253 and determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1253). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds). 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 / reception process in step 1900). In step 1650, 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. 17 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a, and the stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol (in this example, 5A, 5B, 7A, and 7B). It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, 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. Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1240 sets a predetermined number (in this example, ∞ times) to the counter value of the time reduction number counter 1242a, and proceeds to step 1660. Here, “∞ times” is a concept representing that the time-saving game continues until the next big hit, and an extremely large numerical value (for example, 65535 times) may be set.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1240 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 50 times) to the counter value of the time reduction number counter 1242a, and proceeds to step 1660. Next, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control unit 1240 turns on the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254, and calls the subroutine. Return to.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the winning information transmission control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the prize ball payout determining means 1400 refers to the payout side information temporary storage means 1302, and determines whether or not a setting command transmission request from the prize ball payout control board 3000 side has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the winning ball payout determining means 1400 sets the basic winning ball number information command of each winning mouth in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the winning ball payout control board 3000 side ( In the control command transmission / reception process in step 1900, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is transmitted), and the process proceeds to step 1706. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to step 1706 without executing the process of step 1704.

  Next, at step 1706, the winning ball payout determining means 1400 refers to the incoming ball judging means 1010, and any of the incoming ball detection sensors (for example, the first incoming ball detecting device 111, the second incoming ball detecting device 211, The first winning detection device 311, the second winning detection device 321, etc.) determine whether or not a winning ball is detected. In the case of Yes in step 1706, in step 1708 and step 1710, the winning ball payout determination means 1400 receives information on the winning mouth type and the number of winning balls from which the winning ball has been detected, on the winning ball payout control board 3000 side. It is set as an information command and a winning display command to the sub-main control unit 2000 (transmitted to the winning ball payout control board 3000 side in the control command transmission / reception process of step 1900), and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Here, an example of the winning information command is shown outside the figure. The winning information command is a command of 2 bytes (1 byte command × 2) expressed in binary for transmitting information related to winning to the winning ball payout control board 3000 side. ), The content of the first transmission command is composed of the first two bits, which are identification information indicating that the command is the first command of the winning information command, and bit strings A and B. Here, 2 bits in the bit string A is information indicating the current operating status of the main control board A. For example, if the content of the bit string A is “11”, an abnormality has occurred in the main control board A. (In this case, a prize ball may not be awarded to the player on the prize ball payout control board 3000 side). Further, 4 bits of the bit string B are information indicating the number of prize balls. For example, when the content of the bit string B is “1111”, it indicates that the number of prize balls related to the prize is fifteen. .

  The content of the second transmission command includes the first bit which is identification information indicating that the command is the second command of the winning information command, and bit strings C and D. Here, 3 bits of the bit string C is information indicating the type of winning opening. For example, if the content of the bit string C is “000”, the winning opening that detected the winning is the first main game start opening. It shows that there is. Further, 4 bits of the bit string D is information indicating the “position” of the winning opening accompanying the winning opening type of the bit string C. For example, a plurality of general winning openings and second main game starting openings are provided. If there is, it is information for distinguishing which winning opening is to enter. Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information regarding the winning slot type and the number of winning balls may be transmitted by one command (byte). The bit string C is preferably configured to be included in the one command (byte).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 24, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2000 side will be described. First, FIG. 17 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. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit 2000 side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit 2000 executes an initial process based on information received from the main side (main control board 1000 side) (for example, RAM clear information is stored). If received, the sub-side RAM is initialized, various information commands are received, and 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 (f), which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2000. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of (f) in the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 performs the hold information management process described later. Execute. Next, in step 2200, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2500, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 executes a winning information display process which will be described later. Next, in step 2600, the secondary 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 2500 side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit 2000 adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2600) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E 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 (e). 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 2004, the sub main control unit 2000 displays the command input port (from the main control board A side) Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub-main control unit 2000 sends the command transmitted from the main control board A side to the RAM (eg, main-side information temporary storage unit 2110) on the sub-main control unit 2000 side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and from the main control board A side, a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol). It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 displays the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 displays the hold information (particularly, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board A side. The information is temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage unit 2221 and the process proceeds to Step 2116.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and has received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board A side? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 in step 2110. Next, in step 2112, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 deletes the hold information related to the symbol variation from the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2114, the secondary game control means (sub main control part) 2000 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2116. . Next, in step 2116, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 makes full use of the effect display means 2500 on the effect display device 2550 (particularly, the first hold display unit 2551b1 and the second hold display unit 2551b2). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter values in the figure hold information temporary storage means 2221 are lit up and returned to the caller of this subroutine. In the case of No in step 2108, the process proceeds to step 2116.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination unit 2211 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212 and determines whether the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination means 2211 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212. Next, in step 2206, the design 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 information temporary storage means 2110 (design information ( Referring to the stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211a, the decorative symbol stop symbol {for example, when the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol If it is a flat eye such as “7, 7, 7” or a lost symbol, it will be “1, 3, 5”, etc.} and a variation mode {for example, the variation mode related to the main game symbol is short In the case of fluctuation, non-reach, in the case of long-term fluctuation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 (and the notice effect related information temporary storage). It means 2242, temporarily stored in the reach demonstration related information temporary storage means 2252).

  Next, in step 2208, 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. Even in the case of No in step 2202, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, 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 2302, in step 2304, 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. Next, in step 2306, 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 2308, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 starts the drawing variation time management timer 2213, and proceeds to step 2310. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 checks the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer 2213 in step 2312. Next, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 determines the decorative symbol change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer 2213 and the change mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212. It is determined whether it has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, 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 2600). Then, the process proceeds to Step 2330.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2314, in step 2318, the decoration symbol display control means 2210 decorates the decoration based on the drawing variation time management timer 2213 and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212. It is determined whether or not the symbol stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2318, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) (the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). The process proceeds to step 2330.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2318, in step 2322, 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 means 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 2322, in step 2324, the notice effect display control means 2240 (and the reach effect display control means 2250) set the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2600). And the sub-sub control unit 2500 is transmitted). Note that if the result is No in Step 2322, the process proceeds to Step 2330.

  Next, in step 2330, 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 2330, in step 2332, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmits it to the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600. To do). Next, in step 2334, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2213. Next, in step 2336, 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 2310 and step 2330, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, 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 gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, 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 2404, in step 2406 and step 2408, 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. The command related to the big hit start display (displayed as appropriate based on the type of big hit) is set on 2550 (sent to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 2600), and the process proceeds to step 2410. Note that if the result in Step 2402 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2410.

  Next, in step 2410, the background effect display control means 2230 sets a command for sequentially displaying 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 side (step 2600). In the display command transmission control process, it is transmitted to the sub-sub-control unit 2500 side (which may be executed as necessary based on game play, jackpot type, etc.). Next, in step 2412, 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 2412, in step 2414, the background effect display control means 2230 sets a command related to jackpot end display (appropriate display based on the type of jackpot) on the effect display device 2550 (display command transmission in step 2600). (Sent to the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the control process). Next, in step 2416, the background effect display control means 2230 turns off the special game 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 2404 or step 2412, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the winning information display process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the winning information display control means 2260 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a winning display command from the main controller A side has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the winning information display control means 2260 acquires the winning position and the number of winning balls based on the received winning display command. Next, in step 2506, the winning information display control means 2260 sets a command for displaying the acquired winning position and the number of winning balls for a certain time on the effect display device 2550 or the touch panel interface 52 (step 2600). In the display command transmission control process, the control unit 50 is transmitted to the operation unit device 50 side), and the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine. Even in the case of No in step 2502, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Here, the figure (a touch panel display example) shows an example of a prize ball number display (particularly, a display on the touch panel interface 52) on the sub-main control unit 2000 side in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. In an initial state (a state where no winning is detected), a graphic divided into a plurality of sections corresponding to the game area 30 is displayed on the touch panel interface 52. Next, when a winning display command is received from the main side, the number of winning balls and the winning slot type are displayed according to the winning information. For example, when a prize ball for entering the first main game start opening 110 is awarded, a figure displayed on the touch panel interface 52 corresponds to the winning for the first main game start opening 110. (In the same figure, the section indicated by white) is turned on, and “+3!” Is displayed as the award ball number display. Note that this example is merely an example, and the display means, the display method, the number of winning balls, etc. are not limited to this. For example, the player determines the winning slot type and the number of winning balls depending on the combination of lamp lighting modes and sound. The display may be performed on the effect display device 2550 instead of the touch panel interface 52 (of course, both may be displayed).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25 to FIG. 30, a control process executed on the prize ball payout control board 3000 side will be described. First, FIG. 25 is a main flowchart of the prize ball payout control board 3000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the main process on the prize ball payout control board side in FIG. 5G is a process on the prize ball payout control board 3000 executed after resetting when the game machine is powered on. That is, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, in step 3100, the prize ball payout control board 3000 executes a power interruption return initial process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (h), which is a repetition process routine of the prize ball payout control board 3000. Here, when (h) is executed, as shown in the processing of (h) in the figure, first, at step 3200, the prize ball payout control board 3000 executes encapsulated game ball number management processing described later. . Next, at step 3300, the winning ball payout control board 3000 executes a possession ball number management process to be described later. Next, in step 3400, the prize ball payout control board 3000 executes a game ball launch control process to be described later. Next, in step 3500, the prize ball payout control board 3000 sends and receives prize ball related information transmission / reception control processing (main control board A, launch control board 40, ECO unit EU, etc.). Is executed), and this repeat processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the prize ball payout control board 3000 adopts a form in which the prize ball payout control board side routine (S3200 to S3500) is loop-processed after reset. The process (i) of FIG. 5 is an NMI interrupt process of the prize ball payout control board 3000, and is a process flow that is forcibly executed when the power from the power supply unit E drops to a predetermined level. That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the prize ball payout control board 3000, in step 3600, the prize ball payout control board 3000 executes a power interruption process, which will be described later, and shifts to a power interruption waiting loop.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the power failure return initial process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the initial processing control unit 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption refers to the flag area of the information storage unit 3510 at the time of power interruption to determine whether or not the payout control side power interruption flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption turns off the payout control side power interruption flag in the flag area of the power interruption information temporary storage means 3510. To do. Next, at step 3106, the power failure / power recovery return initial processing control means 3500, based on the information backed up at the time of power failure, each winning counter (for example, the first main game start opening winning counter 3311a, the second main The counter values of the game start opening prize counter 3311b, the first big prize opening prize counter 3311c, the second big prize opening prize counter 3311d, and the general winning opening prize counter 3311e) are restored. Next, at step 3108, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption restores the counter value of the number-of-balls counter 3312 based on the information backed up at the time of power interruption. Next, in step 3110, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption counts an initial value (for example, 100, but the number of game balls in the enclosed game ball tank to the enclosed game ball counter 3313. If it is configured to be possible, the count result may be set as an initial value). Next, in step 3112, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption is based on the information backed up at the time of power interruption, and other information necessary for the game (for example, various flag information, received command, untransmitted) Command, etc.). Next, at step 3114, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption is a game stop flag (enclosed game ball number abnormality flag / illegal award) in the flag area of the firing control related information temporary storage means 3410. Sphere information flag) is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 3116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3102, the processing proceeds to step 3116 without executing the processing in steps 3104 to 3114. Although not shown in the present example, when resetting the initial value to the enclosed game ball counter 3313, the waiting time until the floating ball (game ball existing in the game area 30) returns to the game frame side is set. It may be provided.

  Next, at step 3116, whether the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption has received the basic prize ball number information command from the main control board A side with reference to the main reception information temporary storage means 3111. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3116, in step 3118, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption pays out the basic prize ball number information of each winning mouth based on the received basic prize ball number information command. Temporarily store in the related information temporary storage means 3310 and return to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3116, in other words, if the reception of the basic prize ball number information command has failed, in step 3120, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption is connected to the main control board A. On the other hand, a request for transmission of a setting command is requested (if a basic prize ball number information command is transmitted from the main control board A by the setting command transmission request, reception and storage are performed by a prize ball related information transmission / reception control process in step 3500. And return to the calling source of this subroutine, and shift to the prize ball payout control board side routine of (h).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the enclosed game ball number management process according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the payout control unit 3300 refers to the launch control related information temporary storage unit 3400 (or based on the launch signal from the launch detection sensor 43) and determines whether or not the game ball has been launched. To do. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the payout control means 3300 decrements 1 from the counter value of the enclosed game ball number counter 3313, and proceeds to step 3206. On the other hand, if No in step 3202, the process proceeds to step 3206 without executing the process in step 3204.

  Next, in step 3206, the payout control means 3300 refers to information from the prize ball permission sensors KS and the out ball detection sensor, and determines whether or not the discharged ball is detected. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the payout control means 3300 adds 1 to the counter value of the enclosed game ball number counter 3313 (increment), and proceeds to step 3210. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3206, the process proceeds to step 3210 without executing the process of step 3208.

  Next, in step 3210, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not the counter value of the enclosed game ball number counter 3313 is a value within an appropriate range (for example, 51 to 100). Here, the enclosed game ball number counter 3313 is a counter for counting the number of enclosed game balls existing on the gaming machine frame side, and 100 (the number of game balls enclosed in the game machine) is set as an initial value. It is set. In this gaming machine, the supply of gaming balls from outside the gaming machine and the discharging of gaming balls outside the gaming machine are not performed, so by counting the number of gaming balls existing in the gaming machine, fraud, ball jamming, etc. An error can be detected.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, in the case of Yes in step 3210, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3210, in step 3212 and step 3214, the payout control means 3300 determines that the number of game balls in the gaming machine is abnormal and is within the flag area of the launch control related information temporary storage means 3410. Then, the enclosed game ball number abnormality flag is turned on (the game will be stopped), an error notification is executed, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the number-of-balls management process related to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the payout control means 3300 refers to the ECO unit side received information temporary storage means 3112, and holds ball operation information from the ECO unit EU (ball lending operation on the touch panel type interface 52, replay operation for saving money) , A ball sharing operation, a wagon service use operation, an IC card return operation, etc., and a request information (such as possession ball addition / subtraction / clear) transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3304, the payout control means 3300 adds (or subtracts, clears) the counter value of the held ball number counter 3312 based on the received held ball operation information, and proceeds to step 3306. . On the other hand, if No in step 3302, the process proceeds to step 3306 without executing the process in step 3304.

  Next, in step 3306, the payout control unit 3300 refers to the launch control related information temporary storage unit 3400 (or based on the launch signal from the launch detection sensor 43), and determines whether or not the game ball has been launched. judge. In the case of Yes in step 3306, the payout control means 3300 decrements 1 from the counter value of the possessed ball number counter 3312 in step 3308, and proceeds to step 3310. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3306, the process proceeds to step 3310 without executing the process in step 3308.

  Next, in step 3310, the payout control means 3300 refers to the main-side received information temporary storage means 3111 and determines whether or not a winning information command has been received from the main control board A side. In the case of Yes in step 3310, in step 3312, the payout control means 3300 acquires information related to the winning slot type and the number of winning balls based on the received winning information command. Next, in step 3314, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not the acquired winning prize type and the number of winning balls match the basic winning ball number information temporarily stored in the payout processing related information temporary storage means 3310. judge. In the case of Yes in step 3314, in step 3316, the payout control means 3300 adds 1 (increment) to the counter value of the winning counter at the winning opening where the determination result matches, and proceeds to step 3330. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3314, in step 3318 and step 3320, the payout control unit 3300 determines that the winning information command is invalid and is in the flag area of the firing control related information temporary storage unit 3410. Then, the illegal winning information flag is turned on (the game will be stopped), and error notification is executed, and the process proceeds to Step 3330. In the case of No in step 3310, the processing proceeds to step 3330 without executing the processing of steps 3312 to 3320.

  Next, in step 3330, the payout control means 3300 confirms information from the winning ball permission sensors KS and determines whether or not a winning ball is detected by any of the winning ball permission sensors. In the case of Yes in step 3330, in step 3332, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout processing related information temporary storage means 3310, and the winning counter value corresponding to the winning ball permission sensor that detected the winning is 1 or more. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3332, in step 3334, the payout control means 3300 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the corresponding winning counter (decrement). Next, in step 3336, the payout control means 3300 has the number of prize balls corresponding to the sensor that detected the entry based on the basic prize ball number information temporarily stored in the payout process related information temporary storage means 3310. It is added to the counter value of the ball counter 3312. Next, in step 3338, the payout control means 3300 sets a prize ball payout completion command to the main control board A side (transmitted to the main control board A side by the prize ball related information transmission / reception control process in step 3500). To do. Next, in step 3340, the payout control means 3300 displays the winning slot type and the number of winning balls related to the winning ball on the winning information display device 60, and proceeds to step 3342. Note that if the answer is No in Step 3330 or Step 3332, the process proceeds to Step 3342.

  Next, in step 3342, the payout control means 3300 refers to the counter value of the possession ball number counter 3312, displays the current possession ball number on the possession ball number display unit 54, and notifies the caller of this subroutine. Return.

  Here, this figure (image diagram of the winning counter) is a diagram showing a processing image from receiving the winning information command from the main control board A side until the winning ball is given (particularly, the first main game). The case where there is a ball entering the starting port 110 is illustrated). First, when a winning information command related to entering the first main game starting port 110 is received from the main control board A side, 1 is added to the counter value of the first main game starting port winning counter 3311a. At the stage, no prize ball payout (addition process) occurs. Next, the first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110KS on the prize ball payout control board 3000 side detects the entry, thereby subtracting 1 from the counter value of the first main game start opening prize counter 3111a. “3”, which is the number of prize balls at one main game start port 110, is added as a prize ball to the counter value of the possession ball number counter 3312.

  The figure (example of winning information display) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode on the winning information display device 60 in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the initial state (a state where no winning is detected), the display on the winning ball number display section 60a and the winning mouth type lamp 60b is not performed. When the awarding of the winning ball is completed, the number of winning balls is determined according to the winning information. In addition, the winning slot type is displayed. For example, when a winning ball relating to entering the first main game starting port 110 is awarded, a winning port type lamp 60b corresponding to the winning to the first main game starting port 110 (in this example, leftmost). (Positioned lamp) is lit, and the winning ball number display section 60a displays “+3” as the winning ball number display. If a plurality of winnings are detected within a short period of time, the player can confirm the display type and the number of winning balls in the order in which the winnings are detected (for example, 0.5 seconds). It is desirable to keep displaying. In addition, this example is merely an example, and the display means, the display method, the number of winning balls, etc. are not limited to this. For example, the player determines the winning slot type and the number of winning balls depending on the combination of lamp lighting modes and sound. You may comprise so that it can alert | report. Further, by configuring such that a plurality of winning information can be displayed at the same time, even when there are a plurality of winnings within a short time, it is possible to display more accurately.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the game ball launch control process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the launch control means 3400 refers to the flag area of the launch control related information temporary storage means 3410, and whether or not the game stop flag (enclosed game ball number abnormality flag / illegal prize ball information flag) is off. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 3502, in step 3504, the launch control means 3400 refers to the possessed ball number counter 3312 and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 3504, in step 3506, the launch control unit 3400 refers to information from the launch control board 40 and determines whether or not there is an input of the handle 44 (rotation operation by the player). In the case of Yes in step 3506, in step 3508, the launch control means 3400 determines the launch strength of the game ball based on the handle input (for example, the greater the displacement of the handle 44 due to the player's operation, the stronger the launch strength. And). Next, in step 3510, the launch control means 3400 drives the game ball launch solenoid, launches the game ball into the game area 30, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in steps 3502 to 3506, the subroutine returns to the calling source.

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of power interruption processing related to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption, each winning counter (for example, the first main game start opening prize counter 3311a, the second main game start opening prize counter 3311b, the first large The counter values of the winning prize winning counter 3311c, the second big winning prize winning counter 3311d, and the general winning prize winning counter 3311e) are temporarily stored (backed up) in the power interruption information temporary storage means 3510. Next, at step 3604, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption temporarily stores (backs up) the counter value of the number-of-balls counter 3312 in the power interruption information temporary storage means 3510. Next, in step 3606, the power failure / power failure recovery initial processing control means 3500 turns on the payout control side power interruption flag in the flag area of the power interruption information temporary storage means 3510. Next, at step 3608, the initial processing control means 3500 at the time of power interruption / recovery from power interruption provides information necessary for other games (for example, various flag information, received commands, unsent commands, etc.) Temporary storage (backup) is performed in the temporary storage unit 3510. Next, at step 3610, the power failure / power recovery return initial processing control means 3500 supplies power to the backup area, returns to the caller of this subroutine, and shifts to a power interruption wait loop.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the entrance detection device (for example, the first entrance detection device 111, the second entrance detection device 211, etc.) provided on the game board side. A first winning detection device 311, a second winning detection device 321, etc.) and a prize ball permission sensor group KS (for example, a first main game start opening prize ball permission sensor 110 KS, a second main game) provided on the game frame side. The starting entrance prize ball permission sensor 210KS, the first grand prize opening prize ball permission sensor 310KS, the second big prize opening prize ball permission sensor 320KS, the general prize opening prize ball permission sensor, etc.) are detected. When the winning information transmitted from the main control board A side (for example, information relating to the winning mouth type and the number of winning balls) matches the basic winning ball number information stored on the winning ball payout control board 3000 side. Only the player will receive a prize ball. Because it is composed, it is possible to prevent the acquisition of prize balls Fraud. In addition, by providing prize ball permission sensors KS on the game frame side, the cost of the game board can be reduced (changing the model of the pachinko game machine is mainly performed by replacing only the game board, the game frame is Because it is often used repeatedly). In addition, the winning that gives the player a prize ball is configured to be able to display the prize mouth type and the number of prize balls on a predetermined display unit (for example, the prize information display device 60). For the player, it is possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine in which it is easy to understand information on which winning opening and how many winning balls are obtained.

  In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this. For example, the winning information display device 60 in the present embodiment is provided in the game frame, but is not limited to this, and other displays such as the first main game symbol display device 120 (or the second main game symbol display device). You may provide on the same board | substrate as an apparatus (when it is comprised in that way, there exists an effect of a cost reduction, visibility improvement, etc.). In this embodiment, the main control device A transmits winning information (and basic winning ball number information) to the winning ball payout control board 3000, and it is determined whether or not the winning information is normal. The determination is made on the control board 3000 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to determine the abnormality of the winning information in a configuration opposite to that of the present embodiment. The winning information (and basic winning ball number information) may be transmitted from 3000 to the main controller A, and the main control board A may determine whether or not the winning information is normal}. Further, for example, the number of winning balls may be displayed in full color 7-segment, and the type of winning hole and the position of the winning hole may be notified by the color in which the number of winning balls is displayed. Also, display the winning information differently depending on the ease of entering the winning entrance (for example, when winning a winning entrance that is easy to enter, it is displayed in white, the general winning entrance that is difficult to enter) In the case of winning a prize, it may be configured to display in red along with sound effects). In such a configuration, it is possible to estimate the expected degree of profit of the gaming machine with respect to the player based on the display frequency different from the normal one.

A main control board, 1000 game control means 1010 entrance determination means, 1011 first main game start entrance entrance judgment means 1012 second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, 1013 auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judgment means 1014 1st grand prize opening entrance judging means, 1015 2nd big winning entrance entrance ball judging means 1020 random number acquisition judgment execution means, 1021 first main game random number acquisition judgment execution means 1022 second main game random number acquisition judgment execution means, 1023 auxiliary game Random number acquisition determination execution means 1030 Hold control means, 1031 Hold digest control means 1031a Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means, 1032 First main game symbol hold means 1032a First main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1033 Second main game symbol hold Means 1033a Second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1034a Auxiliary game Symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1100 game content determination means 1110 winning / not determining lottery means, 1111, first main game winning / not determining lottery means 1111a, first main game notifying lottery table, 1112 second main game notifying lottery means 1112a, second main game notifying Lottery table, 1113 auxiliary game winning / not determining lottery means 1113a auxiliary game winning / not determining lottery table, 1114 special game transition determining means 1130 symbol content determining means, 1131 first main game symbol determining means 1131a first main game symbol determining lottery table, 1132 2 main game symbol determining means 1132a second main game symbol determining lottery table, 1133 auxiliary game symbol determining means 1133a auxiliary game symbol determining lottery table, 1140 variation mode determining unit 1141 first main game variation mode determining unit, 1141a first Lottery table for determining the main game change mode 1142 Second main game variation mode determination means, 1422a Second 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 unit, 1201 First and second Main game symbol control means 1202 First and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202a First and second main game symbol variation management timer 1203 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1204 Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1204a Auxiliary game Timer for symbol variation management, 1210 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means 1211 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, 1212 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening timer 1220 Special game control Means, 1221 Condition determining means 1222 Special game content determining means, 1222a Special game content Lighting table 1223 Special game execution means, 1223a First / second big prize 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 1241 Specific game end condition Judgment means, 1242 Short time end condition judgment means 1242a Time number counter, 1250 Game state temporary storage means 1251 First / second main game state temporary storage means, 1251a First / second 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 / reception control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1302 Payout side information temporary storage means, 1400 Award Ball payout decision Stage 100 First main game peripheral device, 110 First main game start port 111 First entrance detection device, 120 First main game symbol display device 121 First main game symbol display unit, 122 First main game symbol hold display unit 200 Second main game peripheral device, 210 Second main game start port 211 Second ball detection device, 212 Second main game electric accessory 220 Second main game symbol display device, 221 Second main game symbol display unit 222 2 main game symbol display section,
300 1st & 2nd main game shared peripheral equipment, 310 1st grand prize opening 311 1st prize detection device, 312 1st grand prize opening electric accessory 320 2nd grand prize opening, 321 2nd prize detection device 322 2nd Grand prize opening 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 B Sub control board, 2000 Effect display control Means (Sub-main control board)
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 Drawing 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 Effect display control means 2241 Advance effect display content determination means, 2242 Advance 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 2500 Display means (sub-sub control section), 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 2551b1 first hold display section, 2551b2 second hold display section 3000 Prize ball payout control board, 3100 transmission / reception control means 3110 reception control means, 3111 main side reception information temporary storage means 3112 ECO unit side reception information temporary storage means, 3210 transmission control means 3300 payout control means, 3310 payout processing related information temporary storage means 3311a 1st main game start opening prize counter, 3311b 2nd main game start opening prize counter 3311c 1st big winning opening prize counter, 3311d 2nd big winning opening prize counter 3311e General winning opening prize counter, 3312 Pitch counter 331 3 Enclosed game ball counter, 3400 firing control means 3410 firing control related information temporary storage means, 3500 power interruption / power recovery initial processing control means 3510 power interruption information temporary storage means 40 firing control device, 42 launching device KS Prize ball permission sensors, EU ECO unit 50 operation unit device

Claims (1)

At least one entrance where game balls can flow in;
A first entrance detection unit for detecting an inflow of game balls into the one entrance,
A second entrance detection unit that detects inflow of game balls into the one entrance, the second entrance detection unit is provided downstream of the first entrance detection unit,
A main control unit for controlling the game progress;
Based on information transmitted from the main control unit, a payout control unit that controls the awarding of prize balls to the player, the first ball detection unit is connected to the main control unit, and the second ball detection unit is paid out Connected to the control unit,
The main control unit
When an inflow of a game ball to the one entrance is detected by the first entrance detection unit, it is configured to transmit winning information to the payout control unit,
The payout control unit
When it is determined that there is an inflow of game balls to the one entrance based on the winning information and the detection result by the second entrance detection unit, the one entrance is assigned in advance. A pachinko gaming machine configured to give a prize ball to a player.

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