JP2014188141A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of achieving amusement that a conventional Pachinko game machine does not have, and solving the problem that variation in the amusement is limited.SOLUTION: When game balls enter a specific ball entry port, a Pachinko game machine previously determines the number of times for executing unit games scheduled on the basis of a random number relating to suspension, and reports information relating to the predetermined number of times for executing unit games.

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

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

  In particular, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, it is difficult to influence the game progress status by the player operation, and therefore, there is a big problem that the variation of the game is scarce. In order to solve such a problem, after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner, a special game is started by entering a game ball into a specific entrance, and the configuration is Techniques have been proposed that use it to increase gameplay variations.

JP 2000-218022 A JP 2005-261575 A JP 2005-319286 A

  However, even with such a technique, it may be difficult to realize the gameability desired by the player, and it is difficult to say that the problem of lack of variation in gameability has been sufficiently solved. There is a problem.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A specific entrance where a game ball can enter (for example, a specific entrance A332A or a specific entrance B332B);
A start opening (for example, the first main game start opening 110 or the second main game start opening 210) into which a game ball can enter;
A variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening 310 or the second big winning opening 320) that can take a closed state and an open state;
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means 1020) for acquiring a random number based on the entrance of a game ball into the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening 110 or the second main game start opening 210);
A random number temporary storage unit (for example, a hold control unit 1030) that temporarily stores the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit (for example, the random number acquisition determination execution unit 1020) as a hold until the determination result is satisfied.
When the conditions for determining whether or not to win / fail are satisfied, a means for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the random number (for example, a lottery for lottery 1110);
If the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means (for example, the success / failure lottery means 1110) is a win, a predetermined number of balls are entered into the variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening 310 or the second big winning opening 320). Or a special game in which a unit game, which is a game in which a variable prize opening (for example, the first big prize opening 310 or the second big prize opening 320) is in an advantageous state for the player, is executed once or a plurality of times until a predetermined period elapses. Special game execution control means (for example, special game control means 1220) capable of shifting to the gaming state,
Based on the random number related to the hold, if the transition to the special gaming state is scheduled and the transition to the special gaming state is scheduled, it is configured to be able to pre-determine the scheduled number of execution of the unit game, the specific entrance For example, when a game ball enters the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B, information related to the predetermined number of executions of the unit game determined in advance can be notified. It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present aspect, it is possible to realize gameability that is not found in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, and it is possible to solve the problem that the variation in gameplay is scarce.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the guarantee round number determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the round number notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “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 condition, 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, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

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

  Next, the game board 30 has a game area 30 defined by an outer rail 32 and an inner rail 34. In addition, the game area 30 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a first main game start port 110, a second main game start port 210, an auxiliary game start port 410, Specific entrance A332A, specific entrance B332B, 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 A game symbol display device 420, a center decoration 38, and an out port 36 are provided. 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. Further, the first main game start port 110 and the second main game start port 210 can be distinguished (for example, a game ball flowing down the left side of the game area 30 is easily guided to the first main game start port 110, and the game area The game ball flowing down the right side of 30 may be easily guided to the second main game start port 210).

  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.

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

  Next, in the present embodiment, on the upper right side of the game area 30 (based on the center of the game area), a plurality of entrances into which game balls can enter are provided. It is configured to be able to execute special games when triggered by As a specific configuration, a specific entrance A332A (a specific entrance A entrance detection device 332Aa that detects entry into the specific entrance A332A) and a specific entrance B332B (a specific entrance B332B) A specific entrance B entrance detection device 332Ba) that detects entrance can be cited as an example. Here, a distribution member 331 capable of displacement control (drive control) is disposed substantially directly above the specific entrance A332A and the specific entrance B332B, and has passed through the distribution member 331. The game ball is configured to be guided to one of the specific entrance A332A and the specific entrance B332B {for example, as shown, the specific entrance A332A, the specific entrance B332B, and the guide member 334 (For example, the specific entrance unit 330 in which the guide member 334a and the guide member 334b) are integrally formed with the base member 333 and attached to the game board by the screw 335 can be cited as an example}.

  Further, the distribution member 331 is configured to be capable of displacement control with the center (player viewpoint) of the member as a rotation axis {for example, the rotation axis is connected to a drive source (stepping motor or the like), and the drive source is driven. Is configured to perform a rotational motion}. Here, as shown in the image of the distribution member stop position on the right side of the figure, the distribution member 331 can guide (or easily) the game ball that has flowed down to the specific entrance A332A to the specific entrance B332B. It is at least displaced between a first position where it is impossible to guide (or difficult) and a second position where it can be guided (or easy) to the specific entrance B332B and cannot be guided (or difficult) to the specific entrance A332A. It is configured. Note that the sorting member 331 is operated in advance by a drive source (stepping motor or the like) from when the game machine is powered on (for example, stopped at the first position for 5 seconds → stopped at the second position for 5 seconds). It is configured to repeat.

  With this configuration, there is one inlet that passes to reach the sorting member 331 (in this example, the inlet is realized by the nail array 30a arranged at the top of the sorting member 331. It is easy to configure the entrance with other members), and after passing through the entrance, the distribution member 331 causes a plurality of entrances to trigger special games after the big hit symbol stops ( It will be guided to either the specific entrance A332 or the specific entrance B332B) (in the case where it is provided at the position shown in this example, so-called right-handed, the game ball is It can be configured to pass through the entrance with a high probability).

  The specific entrance A332A is provided with a specific entrance A entrance detection device 332Aa, which is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the entrance. Inside the mouth B332B, a specific entrance B entrance detection device 332Ba that is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the entrance is provided (these are integrated with the base member 333). It may be molded or may be a separate member different from the base member 333).

  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, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize winning 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. Variable (exciting and changing the second big prize opening solenoid 332a). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the 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 adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like the display apparatus 2550. FIG.

  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. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2550 includes a display area 2551 in which an effect is displayed including a variation display of decorative symbols. Here, the display area 2551 includes a first hold display unit 2551b1 (and second hold display unit 2551b2) that displays main game hold information, and a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols imitating, for example, a slot machine game. And a decorative symbol display area 2551a for displaying. The effect display device 2500 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the first hold display unit 2551b1 (and the second hold display unit 2551b2) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes not being executed).

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 110 (second main game starting port 210) (ie, game Main control board A that performs control directly related to the interests of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device 2500 that adds interest to the game content 2000, the sub-sub control unit 2500 that mainly performs the effect display, and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 3100 according to the prizes received in the prize ball tank 3100, the prize ball rail 3110, and each prize opening are displayed on the upper ball tray 20 A prize ball payout device (set base) 3200 including a payout unit 3210 and the like, a prize ball payout control board 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 3210, and a game ball of the upper ball tray 20 Storage ball) to the game area 30 one ball at a time, a launch control board 40 for controlling the launch operation of the launch device 42, a power supply unit E for supplying power to each part of the pachinko game machine, and pachinko game A power switch Ea, which is a switch for turning on / off the power of the machine, is provided on the back of the front frame 14 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out a game ball based on the main control board A that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board A. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device 2550 such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker 24, Sub-control board B (in this example, sub-main control unit 2000 and sub-sub control unit 2500 are arranged on one board) for controlling execution of game effect lamp 26, error notification, etc., and A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board B 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 prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub main control section 2000, and the sub sub control section 2500 include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, and a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU and CPU RAM that temporarily stores data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is installed. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board A has a winning mouth sensor S {first main game start entrance entrance detection device 111, second main game start entrance entrance detection device 211, auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device 411, 1st grand prize opening prize detection device 311, 2nd big prize opening prize detection device 321, specific entrance entrance entrance detection apparatus 332a, general prize detection apparatus (not shown, but the general entrance entrance is a prize ball There is a ball entrance that does not perform symbol lottery)}, a drive solenoid (not shown) (the above-mentioned first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 312a, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 322a, etc.), information display It is electrically connected to an input / output device essential for the progress of the game, such as an LED (not shown), and controls the progress of the game based on an input signal from each input device. Further, the main control board A is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the sub control board B (sub-main control unit 2000 / sub-sub control part 2500). And the like (command) related to the prize ball payout control board 3000, and information (command) related to the production / game progress and the like can be sent to the sub-control board B. The main control board A can be connected to the hall computer H or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board A can be connected to the hall computer H via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board A and the winning ball payout control board 3000 are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board A and the sub main The control unit 2000 is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board A to the sub-main control unit 2000 (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a prize ball payout apparatus 3200 that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by the player. It is connected to a game ball lending device R for transmission. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launching device (launching handle, firing motor, ball feeding device). Etc.). In this embodiment, the game ball lending device R is used as a separate unit and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device R may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board B is connected to the effect display device 2550 for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker 24, the game effect lamp 26, and other effect drive devices (not shown). . In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub control unit 2500 are provided in the sub-control board B, and control of the sound output from the speaker 24 by the sub-main control unit 2000 and game effects ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp 26 and determination control of display contents displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit 2500. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit 2000 and the sub-sub control unit 2500 are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board B. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the sub-sub control unit 2500 executes voice control (suitable when using a VDP integrated with a voice control circuit). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board A is a game peripheral device 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), A sub main control unit 2000 (sub game control means 2000) related to the production 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 board A so that information can be transmitted. ing. The sub-main control unit 2000 (sub-game control unit 2000) is also electrically connected to the sub-sub control unit 2500 (production display unit 2500) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps 26 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device 3200 having a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board A, sub main control section 2000 (sub game control means 2000), sub sub control section 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, each means included in the main control board A may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means that is included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board A. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control board A has a game control means 1000 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 {for example, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4R big hit, round number variable big hit, which will be described later, lose)}, information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / Information transmission control means 1300 for transmitting status information / end signal, hold information, etc. (and command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands) and predetermined prizes based on winning of game balls to various winning ports And a prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout control board 3000 so as to pay out a ball.

  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 big prize opening 320), and the number of rounds to be given to the player (hereinafter referred to as the security low). Calculating a sometimes referred to as de), has a guaranteed round number determination unit 1225, a. 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 probability variation game end condition determination means 1241 has a probability variation number counter 1241a capable of counting the number of symbol variations under the situation of the probability variation gaming state. 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). In addition, the probability variation game according to the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of variations of the first main game symbol and the number of variations of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (a probability variation game with no limit on the number of probability variations). except for). That is, the probability variation number 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. The main game state temporary storage means 1251 has a flag area for temporarily storing ON / OFF of the changing flag.

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

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

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

  Next, game peripheral devices will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral 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.

  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 winning hole 320 and a sorting role 330 for guiding a game ball flowing down the game area 30 to one of a plurality of specific ball entering holes.

  Here, the sorting tool 330 changes the flow direction of the game ball that has flowed down toward any one of the specific entrances (specific entrance A332A, specific entrance B332B). And a specific entrance A332A and a specific entrance B332B, which are entrances into which game balls can enter and are entrances for exercising the right to transition to special games.

  The specific entrance A332A has a specific entrance A entrance detection device 332Aa for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific entrance A332A. The specific entrance B332B has a specific entrance B entrance detection device 332Ba for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific entrance B332B.

  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 board A side, effect content determination processing and display control processing relating to effect display. Production display control means 2200 for controlling the information transmission / reception and information transmission / reception control means 2400 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit 2500 side. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2100 has main side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information 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). The design display related information temporary storage unit 2212 has a flag area for temporarily storing on / off of a symbol content determination permission flag, a symbol content determination flag, and a symbol changing flag.

  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. Further, the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232 has a flag area for temporarily storing on / off of the special gaming flag.

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

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

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2500 displays an image on the display area 2551 on the sub-information transmission / reception control means 2510 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-main control unit 2000 and the effect display device 2550. Control means 2520. Here, the image display control 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 board A 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 board A, 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. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board A and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main control board A. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the gaming machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 3002, the main control board A confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 3002, in step 3004, the main control board A clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means 1250) on the main control board A side. Next, in step 3006, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board A has been cleared to the sub main control unit 2000 (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, the command may be set at this timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 3014. On the other hand, if No in step 3002, the main control board A checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board A in step 3008 (for example, it is stored in the checksum and RAM area recorded at the time of power interruption). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 3010, the main control board A determines whether or not the content of the RAM is not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption has been backed up to the RAM correctly). If YES in step 3010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 3004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 3010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board A is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board A in Step 3011. An information command is acquired, and in step 3012, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 3014. Next, in step 3014, the main control board A is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board A side shown in step 1000 of FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in FIG. 11 is executed), and the process proceeds to step 3020. . After shifting to step 3020, the main control board A repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board A executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, 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 prize ball payout determining means 1400) determines the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device 3200, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board 3000 is executed and processing for managing the result is executed. Next, in step 1800, the main control board A executes external signal output processing (information output to the external terminal board, hall computer H, etc.). Next, in step 1900, the main control board A executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit side) and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed.

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

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1013 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game start port 410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1023 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a, and determines whether or not the hold ball is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1023 acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1034 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034a together with information on what number of the hold is. Return to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the 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 flag area of 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 flag area of 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 flag area of 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 flag area of 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. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, whether or not the first main game start 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 means 1030 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2000 ( Is transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 side by the control command transmission process of step 1900).

  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 means 1030 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2000 ( Is transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 side by the control command transmission process in step 1900), and the process returns to the calling source 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. 9 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. 10 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1403, the 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. Although not shown in this example, in the case of providing a variable fixed time (time for displaying the fixed display symbol after the main game symbol is displayed), during the variable fixed time, You may comprise so that it may not satisfy | fill.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, in steps 1405 and 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 the current symbol variation is read, and first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means) 1033a) and shift the remaining information temporarily stored (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) (in particular, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a 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, although the hit (so-called small hit) that cannot change the gaming state is not illustrated, it may be configured such that a small hit occurs (winning for the small hit) (this book) In the embodiment, as described later, since it is configured to notify the number of rounds scheduled to be given to the player, if a small hit is provided, it may not be included in the number of rounds to be notified, Alternatively, any one of them may be adopted as 1R).

  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. 11 (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 this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A · 2A · 3A · 4A · 5A · 7A” and “1B · 2B · 3B, 4B, 5B, 7B "), one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of special game rounds determined with reference to the main game symbol is 2R for 2A, 2B, 4R for 3A, 3B, 8R for 4A, 4B, 12R for 5A, 5B, and 16R for 7A, 7B. (The meaning of the fixed number of rounds is hereinafter referred to as a fixed big hit symbol). The number of rounds of 1A and 1B is determined when the game ball enters the specific entrance (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a variable big hit symbol for the meaning of making the number of rounds variable). The purpose of providing these fixed jackpot symbols and variable jackpot symbols will be described later. 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. 11 (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. That is, 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 flag is on (relative to the short 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 game state (design variation display start instruction command) are set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmission to the sub main control unit 2000 (sub control command transmission 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 processing 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. 12 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 value of the probability variation counter 1241a and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1240 subtracts 1 from the count value of the probability variation counter 1241a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1240 refers to the value of the probability variation counter 1241a, and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining probability variation) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control unit 1240 turns off the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254. Next, in step 1466 and step 1468, 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, and calls the subroutine. Return to. Note that if the answer is No in steps 1452 and 1456, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means 1221 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the special game control means 1220 displays a specific entrance entrance instruction command to the sub-side (display for notifying the player to enter a game ball into the specific entrance 332) Is set in the command transmission buffer 1301 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 in the control command transmission process in step 1900). Next, in step 1506, the specific entrance entrance determination means 1018 determines whether or not a new game ball has entered either the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the special game control means 1220 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1251a, and the stop symbol is a variable big hit symbol (1A, 1B in this example). It is determined whether or not.

  Here, the variable jackpot symbol means that the game ball is entered into the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B after acquiring the right to transition to the special game (and the random number acquired at the time of the entrance) ) To determine the number of rounds of special games. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510, the specific entrance entrance determination means 1018 determines whether or not the entrance of the new game ball is an entrance to the specific entrance A332A. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the special game control means 1220 sets a predetermined number of rounds (8R in this example) as the number of rounds scheduled to be executed in the special game, and proceeds to step 2100.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1510, that is, when the new entry is an entry to the specific entrance B332B, in step 1514, the special game control means 1220 is scheduled to be executed in the special game. As the number of rounds, a predetermined number of rounds determined by lottery {for example, a lottery based on random numbers acquired when a game ball passes to the specific entrance B332B (for example, 4R: 12R is determined by 1: 1)} is set. Transition to 2100.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1508, that is, if the stop symbol is a fixed jackpot symbol (in this example, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B), in step 1515, The special game control means 1220 sets the number of rounds based on the stop symbol (for example, 8R when the stop symbol is 4A) as the number of rounds scheduled to be executed in the special game, and proceeds to Step 2100.

  Next, in step 2100, the guaranteed round number determining means 1225 executes a guaranteed round number determining process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1516, 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. Next, in step 1518, the special game control means 1220 turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short flag / auxiliary game short flag) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1254. To. Next, in step 1520, the specific game control means 1254 clears the value of the probability variation counter 1241a. Next, in step 1522, the special game control means 1220 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1253, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in steps 1502 and 1506, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the guaranteed round number determination process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the guaranteed round number determination means 1225 pre-determines whether or not the lottery and stop symbols of all the main game holding balls (the holding contents relating to the main game symbol) are based on the holding information. Next, in step 2104, the guaranteed round number determining means 1225 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a, and makes a big hit in the main game hold. It is determined whether there is a holding ball. In the case of Yes in step 2104, in step 2106, the guaranteed round number determination means 1225 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1032a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1033a, and in the main game hold It is determined whether or not there is a holding ball that becomes a variable big hit. In the case of Yes in Step 2106, in Step 2108, the guaranteed round number determination means 1225 sets the minimum number of rounds (the smallest number that can be determined) as the number of rounds related to the variable big hit symbol (1A · 1B in this example) within the main game hold. The number of rounds is determined as 4R) in this example, and the process proceeds to Step 2110. On the other hand, if No in step 2106, the process proceeds to step 2110.

  Next, in step 2110, the guaranteed round number determination means 1225 adds up the number of rounds related to holding that becomes all the big hits in the main game holding (added as the minimum number of rounds in the case of variable jackpot symbols), and adds up Determine the value as the total number of pending rounds. Next, in step 2112, the guaranteed round number determining means 1225 adds the determined total number of pending rounds and the number of rounds related to the stopped jackpot symbol, and determines the total value as the guaranteed round number. Migrate to On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2104, in step 2114, the guaranteed round number determining means 1225 determines the number of rounds related to the stopped big hit symbol as the guaranteed round number, and proceeds to step 2116. Next, in step 2116, the guaranteed round number determining means 1225 sets a command related to the guaranteed round number to the sub side (a command for transmitting the determined guaranteed round number to the sub side) in the command transmission buffer 1301 ( In step 1900, the control command is transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000), and the process returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Here, the right figure shows an example of determining the number of guaranteed rounds. In this example, when the big hit symbol being stopped is 1A and the game ball is entered into the specific entrance B332B, the number of rounds is determined to be 12R by lottery, and the reserve ball that becomes the 1A symbol within the main game hold And a case where there is a holding ball that becomes a 7A symbol. For the variable jackpot symbol, when the symbol is stopped, the number of rounds determined by the game ball entering the specific entrance B332B is set as the number of rounds related to the variable jackpot symbol, while the variable If the jackpot symbol is in the main game hold, the number of rounds is not determined, so the number of rounds related to the variable jackpot symbol is the minimum number of rounds (the smallest number of rounds that can be determined. 4R), the total number of pending rounds is calculated (thus, in this example, 12R + 4R + 16R = 32R is the guaranteed round number). In the present embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the number of guaranteed rounds is determined on the main control board A side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is determined on the sub main control unit 2000 side. (If the stopped big hit symbol is a variable big hit symbol, the number of rounds determined when entering the specific entrance is determined from the main control board A side to the sub main control unit. Although it is necessary to transmit to the 2000 side, the type of jackpot symbol is different if the jackpot symbol being stopped is a fixed jackpot symbol or if it is planned to be a jackpot symbol existing in the main game hold. If it becomes clear, it can be easily derived as the number of guaranteed rounds. For example, it is easy to configure the sub-main control unit 2000 to calculate the number of guaranteed rounds based on the stopped jackpot symbol or the hold information. ).

  In addition, as will be described later, the number of guaranteed rounds is configured so that all of them are notified at once during the special game related to the stopped jackpot symbol, but this is not a limitation. During special games, the number of rounds less than the guaranteed number of rounds is notified, and the remaining number of rounds that have not been notified is further notified at the end of the special game or at an appropriate timing during execution of the special game. (For example, when the number of rounds related to the stopped jackpot symbol = 16R, 12R is notified once, and when the special game for 12R is executed) The remaining 4R is notified by addition, etc.). In addition, the remaining number of rounds that have not been notified may be configured to be notified at the end of the special game or at the time of the reserved digest after the end of the special game (at the time of symbol fluctuation related to the reserved digest), If a new hold has occurred, information on the new hold (if there is a special game scheduled to be executed and if a special game is scheduled to be executed, what is the number of guaranteed rounds to be added? You may consider whether this is a round. In this way, (1) all the guaranteed round numbers are notified collectively, or less than the guaranteed round numbers are notified once (divided notification), or (2) the notification timing is specified when the notification is made. If it is before entry to the mouth 332, after entry, or after entry, before the start of special game execution, during execution, after completion of execution, or at the time of on-hold digestion after completion of execution of the special game Or may be combined as appropriate.

  Furthermore, the “number of rounds related to the main game holding ball that will be a big hit” is partly combined with the “number of rounds related to the stopped big hit symbol” and the special game related to the stopped big hit symbol The remaining number of rounds that have not been notified may be notified at the time of entering the specific entrance 332 at the time of the big hit related to the main game holding ball that is the big hit ( For example, if the number of rounds related to the stopped jackpot symbol = 8R and the number of rounds related to the main game holding ball that is a jackpot = 16R, the specific entry at the time of the jackpot related to the stopped jackpot symbol At the time of entering the mouth 332, 8R + 8R minutes are notified, and the remaining 8R minutes are notified at the end of the special game at the time of the big hit related to the stopped big hit symbol, at an appropriate timing during the execution of the special game, Notification may be made at the time of digestion on hold after the end of the special game at the time of the big hit related to the big hit symbol that is stopped, etc., or the entry to the specific entrance at the time of the big hit related to the main game holding ball that becomes the big hit When notifying sometimes, it is possible to re-determine and notify the number of guaranteed rounds as shown in FIG. 14).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game 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 ( The control command is transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2000 in the control command transmission process of step 1900), 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 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 process in step 1900). In step 9000, the specific game control means 1240 executes a game state determination process after 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. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control means 1240 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation counter 1241a. Next, in step 9004, the specific game control unit 1240 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1254. Next, in step 9024 and step 9026, the specific game control means 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 means 1254, and calls the subroutine. Return to.

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. 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. 9A is a process (step 4000) on the sub-main control unit 2000 side that is executed after resetting, such as when the gaming machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 4100, 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 step 5000, which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2000. Here, when step 5000 is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in step 5600, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 performs a hold information management process to be described later. Run. Next, in step 5700, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 5800, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6000, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) 2000 executes a special game related display control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the 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 (S5000 to S7000) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit 2000, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board A described above is a terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit 2000 (in this example). , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (step 4700). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub-main control unit 2000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 4800, the sub-main control unit 2000 causes the command input port (from the main control board A side) Check the data signal line input port). In step 4900, 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. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 5600 in FIG. First, in step 5602, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and receives a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main control board A side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5602, in step 5604, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 displays a 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 5606, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 draws 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 5618.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5602, in step 5610, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 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 5610, 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 5612. Next, in step 5614, 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 5616, the sub 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 5618. . Next, in step 5618, 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 portion 2551b1 and the second hold display portion 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 5610, the process proceeds to step 5618.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 5700 in FIG. First, in step 5702, the drawing display content determination unit 2211 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 5702, in step 5704, the drawing display content determination unit 2211 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212. Next, in step 5706, the drawing display content determination means 2211 (and the notice effect display content determination means 2241 and the reach effect display content determination means 2251) are temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2110 ( 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) Stage 2242, temporarily stored in the reach demonstration related information temporary storage means 2252).

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

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 5800 in FIG. First, in step 5802, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 5802, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 in step 5804. Next, in step 5806, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2212. Next, in step 5809, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 starts the drawing variation time management timer 2213, and proceeds to step 5810. In the case of No in step 5802, the process proceeds to step 5810.

  Next, in step 5810, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 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. If Yes in step 5810, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 checks the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer 2213 in step 5811. Next, in step 5812, 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 5812, in step 5814, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the display command transmission control process of step 7000). , Step 5830 follows.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5812, in step 5816, 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. If YES in step 5816, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) in step 5818 (the sub-sub control unit 2500 side in the display command transmission control process of step 7000). The process proceeds to step 5830.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5816, in step 5820, the notice effect display control means 2240 (and reach effect display control means 2250), the drawing change time management timer 2213 and the notice effect related information temporary storage means 2242 (and reach effect). Based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage 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 5820, in step 5822, the notice effect display control means 2240 (and reach effect display control means 2250) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 7000). , And the process proceeds to step 5830. Note that if the answer is No in Step 5820, the process proceeds to Step 5830.

  Next, in step 5830, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, the main game from the main control board A side). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 5830, in step 5831, 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 processing of step 7000). To be). Next, in step 5832, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2213. Next, in step 5834, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2212 and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 5810 or step 5830, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game related display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6004, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and from the main side the specific entrance entrance instruction command (specific entrance A332A or specific entrance). It is determined whether or not a command for executing a display informing the player to enter the ball outlet B332B is received. In the case of Yes in Step 6004, in Step 6006, the background effect display control means 2230 displays to enter the game ball into the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B according to the stop design {for example, the stop design When variable big hit symbol (1A, 1B): “Round number will be 8R when entering the specific entrance A332A, and round number will be either 4R or 12R when entering the specific entrance B332B” However, when the stop symbol is a fixed jackpot symbol (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B): “Any entry into either the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B Set the command to be displayed} ”(send to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process of step 7000) Then, the process proceeds to step 6012. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6004, the process proceeds to step 6012.

  Next, in step 6012, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a command related to the number of guaranteed rounds has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in Step 6012, in Step 6014, the background effect display control means 2230 temporarily stores the received guaranteed round number. Next, in step 6016, 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 6016, in step 6018 and step 6020, 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 for executing the big hit start display is set on 2550 (appropriate display is performed based on the type of the big hit), and the process proceeds to step 6022. In the case of No in step 6002, the process proceeds to step 6022.

  Next, in step 6022, 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 (game). Based on the nature and type of jackpot, etc. Next, in Step 6024, the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a predetermined round (for example, the second R) has started. In the case of Yes in step 6024, in step 6026, the background effect display control means 2230 sets a command for displaying the number of guaranteed rounds (for example, “32R or more is confirmed!”), And proceeds to step 6028. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6024, the process proceeds to step 6028. Next, in step 6028, the main side information temporary storage means 2110 is referred to and it is determined whether or not a special game end display instruction command is received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6028, in step 6030, the background effect display control means 2230 sets a command for displaying the big hit end on the effect display device 2550 (performs display appropriately based on the type of the big win). Next, in step 6032, 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. It should be noted that the process returns to the caller of this subroutine also in the case of No in step 6012, step 6016, and step 6028.

  In the present embodiment, the number of guaranteed rounds is displayed at the start of a predetermined round in the special game (in this example, the second R), but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be when the game ball passes, when the special game starts, or when the special game ends (when there is a symbol that becomes a big hit in the main game hold). Further, as described above, it may be configured to notify once less than the number of guaranteed rounds (divide and notify), and in that case, the remaining rounds that have not been notified at the timing after the notification once. It is desirable to be configured to notify some or all of the numbers.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the present embodiment, after acquiring the right to shift to special games (after the main game symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), a specific entrance (for example, a specific entrance) A 332A) or a special game entrance to the specific entrance B332B) is started as a special game, and in a special game related to a predetermined jackpot design (variable jackpot design), the player has two special entrance games. When there is a symbol that will be a big hit in the main game hold in a game machine that can select whether the number of rounds will be fixed by lottery or by which lot to enter the game ball Is given to the player based on the possibility of a big hit in the main game hold and the type of symbol that will be a big hit in the main game hold (whether it is a variable big hit symbol or a fixed big hit symbol) Confirmed to Since it is configured so that only the number of rounds can be notified, even if the gaming machine configuration includes the player's optionality regarding the determination of the number of rounds, the number of rounds can be appropriately notified. It can be done. In addition, the player can know the number of rounds of the special game that can be executed at least, and the number of rounds that is larger than the number of rounds of the special game that has been informed by the occurrence of the big jackpot in the subsequent variable jackpot symbol. You can have a sense of expectation that you can win.

(Modification 1)
In addition, in this embodiment, after acquiring the right to transition to special games (after the main game symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol), special games are started when a game ball enters the specific entrance. In a predetermined jackpot symbol (variable jackpot symbol), the number of rounds is determined by lottery depending on which of the two specific entrances the player places the game ball into, or whether the number of rounds is fixed. In the gaming machine that can select whether or not, it is configured to notify the player of the number of rounds of the special game that can be executed at the minimum, but there are a lot of notification effects, and the effect is limited to the effect as in the present embodiment. I don't mean. Therefore, an example of such an effect mode is a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 6000 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are as follows. Step 6005 (Modification 1), Step 6008 (Modification 1), Step 6017 (Modification 1), Step 6020 (Modification 1), Step 6022 (Modification 1), Step 6028 (Modification 1) 1) to Step 6032 (Modified 1), Step 6036 (Modified 1), and Step 6038 (Modified 1), and the purpose is that there is a reserved ball that is scheduled to be a big hit in the main game hold, and the hold In the case where the ball is a holding ball that becomes a variable big hit symbol, it is configured so that a specific effect can be executed by utilizing the situation. That is, in Step 6005 (Variation 1), the background effect display control unit 2230 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage unit 2232 and determines whether or not the specific effect execution flag is off. If YES in step 6005 (change 1), the flow advances to step 6006. On the other hand, if No in Step 6005 (Modified 1), in Step 6008 (Modified 1), the background effect display control means 2230 displays a game ball to enter the specific entrance (for example, “An opportunity to attack” If you enter the specific entrance A, you will perform a stable attack, and if you enter the specific entrance B, you will do one or eight attacks! In the command transmission control process, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500), and the process proceeds to Step 6010. In addition, when it becomes No in Step 6005 (Variant 1), in other words, the situation where the specific effect execution flag is turned on is, as will be described later, there is a holding ball that is scheduled to be a big hit in the main game holding, In addition, the reserved ball is a reserved ball that becomes a variable big hit symbol.

  In Step 6017 (Variation 1), 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 specific effect execution flag is off. If YES in step 6017 (change 1), the flow advances to step 6019. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6017 (Modified 1), in Step 6020 (Modified 1), the background effect display control means 2230 determines the variable jackpot symbol (1A · 1B in this example) from the number of rounds of the special game being executed. ) Of the maximum number of rounds (4R in this example) is determined as the number of rounds to be added. Next, in Step 6022 (Variation 1), the background effect display control means 2230 displays the determined number of extra rounds (for example, the special game currently being executed is a variable big hit and the entry to the specific entrance A332A is performed). In the case of a special game of 8R with a ball, since 4R, which is the lowest round that can be selected, is added to the number of guaranteed rounds before the start of the special game, at this timing, “attack HIT! + 4R!” A command to be displayed is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000), and the process proceeds to step 6024.

  In Step 6028 (Variant 1), the background effect display control means 2230 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage 2221 and confirms information related to the main game hold (particularly, a game content determination random number value). Next, in Step 6029 (Variation 1), the background effect display control means 2230 pre-determines the winning lottery results and stop symbols of all the main game holding balls based on the confirmed information relating to the main game holding. Next, in Step 6030 (Variation 1), the background effect display control means 2230 determines whether or not there is a big hit in the main game hold based on the prior determination result. In the case of Yes in Step 6030 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 6032 (Modification 1). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6030 (odd 1), that is, when there is a big hit in the main game hold, in step 6031 (odd 1), the background effect display control means 2230 has a big hit in the main game hold. It is determined whether the earliest holding ball among the holdings to be is not a holding ball that becomes a variable big hit symbol. If Yes in Step 6031 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 6032 (Modification 1).

  Next, in Step 6032 (Variant 1), the background effect display control unit 2230 turns off the specific effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage unit 2232 and proceeds to Step 6034. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6031 (Modified 1), in Step 6036 (Modified 1), the background effect display control means 2230 turns on the specific effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means 2232. To. Next, in Step 6038 (Variant 1), the background effect display control means 2230 sets a command for executing an additional suggestion display (for example, “Enemy has appeared! Opportunity to attack!” Is displayed). (Send to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000), and the process proceeds to step 6040.

  By changing as described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, is there a hold that is scheduled to become a predetermined jackpot symbol (variable jackpot symbol) in the hold during the special game currently being executed? (In this example, the presence of a hold that is scheduled to become a variable big hit symbol is notified at the time when the effect that the enemy appears is displayed), and when the big hit that becomes the variable big hit symbol occurs, Subsequent to the notification, an effect relating to the player's optionality regarding the determination of the number of rounds is executed (in this example, an effect of selecting an attack method against the enemy is executed). Then, based on the result of the player's optional selection regarding the determination of the number of rounds, the number of guaranteed rounds is notified by the subsequent effects, so for the player, the number of guaranteed rounds is notified by a series of these seamless effects. Thus, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production by utilizing the features of the present embodiment.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, only when a variable big hit symbol (for example, 1A, 1B) exists in the main game hold during the execution of a special game related to the stopped big hit symbol However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a case where there is a variable jackpot symbol in the main game hold even when there is a fixed jackpot symbol in the main game hold. You may comprise so that the same specific production may be performed (In that case, it is preferable that the number of rounds alert | reported beforehand is a round number smaller than an actual round number).

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, the main game holding ball is preliminarily determined in both the first main game and the second main game, and a specific effect mode can be executed. Is configured to preferentially digest the second main game holding ball over the first main game holding ball, there is a possibility that the production will be trapped (the first main game holding ball has a variable jackpot) Is present). In such a case, only for the hold on the second main game side, it can be configured to execute the pre-determination and the specific effect, or the hold display that becomes the variable big hit on the first main game side, It is desirable that the player can recognize that the big hit is definitive (for example, the drawing holding display is rainbow colored).

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment (and modified example 1 from the present embodiment), a big hit or number of rounds on hold is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the specific entrance 330 connected to the main control board A. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Therefore, an example of prior determination and notification processing that is different from the present embodiment (and the first modification from the present embodiment) is referred to as a second embodiment, and only differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, in the second embodiment, the specific entrance 330 is not provided, and the special game is started even if there is no game ball entering the specific entrance 330 after the big hit symbol stop display. This will be described below (that is, the specific entrance 330 is not an essential component).

  First, FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram in the second embodiment. The difference from this embodiment is that the round number notification entrance 2600 is provided without providing the specific entrance 330. Here, the round number notification entrance entrance 2600 has a round number notification entrance entrance detection device 2601 for detecting entry into the round number notification entrance 2600. As shown in the figure, the round number notification entrance 2600 is connected to the sub-main control unit 2000.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit 2000 side in the second embodiment. The difference from the present embodiment is that the process on the sub-main control unit 2000 side is configured to execute a process for making a prior determination and notification of the jackpot or number of rounds in the hold. That is, in step 6100 (second), the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) 2000 executes a round number notification control process described later.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the round number notification control process on the sub-main control unit 2000 side in the second embodiment. First, in step 6102, the round number notification control means 2260 determines whether or not the round number notification entrance entrance detection device 2601 has detected a new game ball. In the case of Yes in Step 6102, in Step 6104, the round number notification control unit 2260 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221 and confirms the hold information (in particular, main game content determination random number). Next, at step 6106, the round number notification control means 2260 pre-determines the winning / losing lottery and stop symbols of all the main game holding balls based on the holding information.

  Next, in step 6108, the round number notification control means 2260 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not the main game symbol is changing. In the case of Yes in step 6108, in step 6110, the round number notification control means 2260 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not the changing main game symbol is a big hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 6110, in step 6112, the round number notification control means 2260 provides a command for notifying the number of rounds related to the changing big hit symbol for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) based on the above-described prior determination result. Set (transmit to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process of step 7000), and the process proceeds to step 6116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6110, in step 6114, the round number notification control means 2260 sets a command for notifying that the symbol being changed is not a big hit for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) (display command in step 7000). In the transmission control process, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500), and the process proceeds to Step 6116. In the case of No in step 6108 (for example, although not shown, during the stop display period of the main game symbol, during the special game, etc.), the process proceeds to step 6116.

  Next, in step 6116, the round number notification control unit 2260 refers to the above-described pre-determination result and determines whether or not there is a big hit hold in the main game hold. In the case of Yes in Step 6116, in Step 6118, the round number notification control means 2260 calculates the total number of rounds related to the symbol that becomes a big hit in the main game hold based on the above-described prior determination result for a predetermined time (for example, (5 seconds) The command to be notified is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000), and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6116, in step 6120, the number-of-rounds notification control means 2260 issues a command to notify that there is no symbol that becomes a big hit in the symbols in the main game hold for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Set (transmit to the sub-sub control unit 2500 in the display command transmission control process in step 7000), and return to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 6102, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  By configuring as described above, in the second embodiment, when a game ball enters, a ball entrance (in this example, rounds) that triggers prior determination and notification of the big hit and number of rounds on hold. Number notification entrance 2600) is connected to the sub-main control unit 2000, and the number of rounds notified by the sub-main control unit 2000 is determined, so that the number of rounds is notified without executing processing on the main control board A side. The processing burden on the main control board A side is reduced, and the player can enter the game ball into the round number notification entrance 2600 at an arbitrary timing, so that the changing main game symbol and A user-friendly gaming machine capable of recognizing the number of rounds related to the main game holding ball can be provided.

  In this example, when the big hit symbol is a variable big hit symbol, the fixed round number or the variable round number is exemplified only for the gameability selected by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is variable. It is good also as the game nature which selects the aspect 1 (for example, it determines by lottery from either 4R or 8R as a round number) or the variable aspect 2 (for example, it determines by lottery from either 2R or 10R as a round number).

  In addition, in this example, a plurality of specific entrances are provided, and after the acquisition of the right to transfer special games, the special game round is determined depending on which specific entrance is entered and a special game is started. The number can be selected by the player, but is not limited to the timing and method of selecting the game content by the player. For example, one specific entrance is provided and the specific entrance The player may select the game content according to the timing of entering the ball and the number of balls entered (for example, the number of balls entered within a predetermined time during which the ball entering the specific entrance is valid). , A device capable of inputting information to the main control board A, provided with a main input device (main input button) that can be arbitrarily operated by the player, and by the player operating the main input device, You may comprise so that game content can be selected.

  In addition, in this example, after acquiring the right to transition to special games (after the main game symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol), the special game is started when the game ball enters the specific entrance. Although it is configured, it is not limited to this, it is configured so that a special game is started without entering a specific entrance after the big hit symbol stop, and a game is played to the specific entrance during the execution of the special game You may comprise so that the number of rounds may be alert | reported by making a ball enter (a specific entrance is used for production execution). In this example, after the game ball enters the specific entrance, the main game holding ball's winning / losing lottery result and stop pattern are pre-determined, but this is not restrictive. When the right is acquired (when the condition device operation flag is turned on) or the like, the winning / losing lottery result and stop symbol of the main game holding ball may be determined in advance. In addition, the entrance gate that triggers the pre-judgment (and notification) of the result of lottery for the main game holding ball and the stop symbol is not limited to this example. For example, the main game start port, auxiliary game start port, general prize You may comprise so that it may share with other entrances, such as a mouth and a big prize opening.

  In addition, how to provide a specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance A332A or the specific entrance B332B) that can exercise the right to transition to the special gaming state by entering the game ball When attention is paid, since there are a wide variety of application examples different from the modes described so far, the range elements expected to be applied will be listed below.

<What makes you enter the specific entrance, WHO>
For example, “no subject” = (meaning that a game ball rolling in the game area 30 by a nail, a windmill or the like directly enters the specific entrance), “direct guide member” = (to the specific entrance) A member that can change the flow direction of the game ball so that it is definitive to enter the ball, for example, a guide member that is upstream from the specific ball entrance and communicates with the specific ball entrance), “indirect “Guiding member” = (a member that can change the flow direction of the game ball so that it can enter the specific entrance, for example, is upstream from the specific entrance and extends to the vicinity of the specific entrance A guide member or a guide member that branches upstream of a guide path that is upstream from the specific entrance and communicates with the specific entrance and a guide path that does not communicate with the specific entrance; "Member" = ("No subject", "Direct guide member", "Indirect guide member", and the specific entrance Member not to, variably member) that can be in either, and the like.

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

<When to enter the specific entrance, WHEN>
For example, “No symbol change display is being executed”, “No symbol change display is being executed”, “Variation fixed time after symbol stop”, “No symbol change, no holding, and no special game "During time" = (In so-called customer waiting state), "When power is turned on" = (For example, when the main control board A becomes operable. In this case, whether or not RAM clear of the main control board A can be executed) And so on). It should be noted that whether or not to synchronize these periods with the timing for entering the ball and the synchronization method are not particularly limited, and an effective period for enabling entry into the specific entrance may be provided in software. A variable member that controls the timing of entering the specific entrance may be provided.

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

<How to enter a specific entrance, HOW>
For example, “Put a ball with a falling motion due to its own weight”, “Change a falling velocity due to its own weight”, “Change a falling direction due to its own weight”, Etc. In these methods, it is possible to enter a ball when triggered by an artificial ball (for example, by a player) (for example, to facilitate the generation of the above-mentioned “safe stop ball”). A device that can return a stored or stopped game ball to the game area 30 based on an instruction from the player, such as a so-called holding device). You may comprise so that it may enter based on.

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 entrance entrance judging means, 1015 2nd grand prize entrance entrance judging means 1018 specific entrance entrance entrance judging means, 1020 random number acquisition judgment execution means 1021 1st main game random number acquisition judgment execution means, 1022 2nd primary Game random number acquisition determination 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 temporarily Storage means 1033 Second main game symbol holding means 1033a Second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1034 Auxiliary game Symbol holding means, 1034a Auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means 1100 Game content determining means, 1110 Winning lottery means 1111 First main game winning lottery means, 1111a First main game winning lottery table 1112 Second main game winning lottery means, 1112a Second main game success / failure lottery table 1113 Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means, 1113a Auxiliary game success / failure lottery table 1114 Special game transition determination means, 1130 Symbol content determination means 1131 First main game symbol determination means, 1131a First main game symbol Lottery table for determination 1132 Second 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 Fluctuation mode determining means, 1141 First main game variation Aspect determining means 1141a 1 main game variation mode determination lottery table, 1422 second main game variation mode determination means 1142a 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 / second main game symbol control unit 1202 First / second main game symbol variation time management unit 1202a First / second main game symbol variation management timer 1203 Auxiliary game symbol control unit 1204 Auxiliary game Symbol variation time management means, 1204a For auxiliary game symbol variation management

Timer 1210 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1211 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means 1212 Second main game start opening electric accessory opening timer, 1220 Special game control means 1221 Condition determination Means, 1222 Special game content determination means 1222a Special game content reference table, 1223 Special game execution means 1223a First and second big prize opening electric player opening / closing control means, 1223b Winning ball counter 1224 Special game time management means, 1224a Special game Timer 1225 Guaranteed round number determining means, 1240 Specific game control means 1241, Probability change end condition determining means, 1241a Probability change number counter 1242 Short time end condition determining means, 1250 Game state temporary storage means 1251 First and second main game state temporary storage means , 1251a 1st and 2nd main game symbols Temporary storage means 1252 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1252a Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1253 Special game related information temporary storage means, 1254 Specific game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Award Ball payout determining means 100 First main game peripheral device, 110 First main game start port 111 First ball detection device, 120 First main game symbol display device 121 First main game symbol display unit, 122 First main game symbol Hold display section 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 Part 222 Second main game symbol hold display part, 300 First and second main game shared peripheral device 310 First big prize opening, 311 First prize Ejecting device 312 First grand prize opening electric role, 320 Second big prize opening 321 Second prize detection device, 322 Second big prize opening electric role 330 Sorting role, 331 Sorting member 332A Specific entrance hole A 332Aa Specific entrance A entrance detection device 332B Specific entrance B B, 332Ba Specific entrance B entrance detection device 400 Auxiliary game peripheral device 410 Auxiliary game start port 411 Auxiliary game start entrance 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 2551a decorative symbol display area, 2551b1 first hold display section 2551b2 second 2 Hold display unit 3000 Award ball payout control board 3200 Award ball payout device

Claims (1)

A specific entrance where game balls can enter,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be closed and open;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the game ball entering the starting port,
Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means as a hold until the acceptance / rejection determination execution condition is satisfied,
When the success / failure determination execution condition is satisfied, the correctness determination means for executing the determination of correct / failure based on the random number
A unit game that is a game in which the variable prize opening is in an advantageous state for the player until a predetermined number of balls are entered into the variable prize opening or a predetermined period elapses when the result of the success / failure determination by the determination means is a win. Special game execution control means capable of shifting to a special game state to be executed once or a plurality of times,
Based on the random number related to the hold, if the transition to the special gaming state is scheduled and the transition to the special gaming state is scheduled, it is configured to be able to pre-determine the scheduled number of execution of the unit game, the specific entrance A pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to notify information related to the predetermined number of executions of a unit game determined in advance when a game ball enters the game.

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