JP2016041182A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of improving taste of a game effectively using entry/no-entry of a game ball in a specific area when determining to transfer/not transfer to a probability variation game state after termination of a jackpot by entry/non-entry of the ball in the specific area in an attack round during the jackpot.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is configured to differentiate game properties after termination of a jackpot between a case where a game ball enters a specific area during a prescribed jackpot and a case where no game ball enters therein, and configured that profitability ratios after termination of jackpots are substantially same. This configuration allows a player to select different game properties according to whether or not to have made a game ball enter the specific area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  As a recent pachinko game machine, a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability is made when a game ball enters the starting opening on the game board surface (game area), and if the big hit lottery is won, The mainstream is pachinko gaming machines that transition to the state and can open a large winning opening provided on the game board surface to obtain a large number of prize balls. Among the pachinko gaming machines configured in this manner, there is a probability-changing gaming state that increases the winning probability in the jackpot lottery and a time-reducing gaming state that increases the efficiency of symbol variation for notifying the lottery result in the jackpot lottery There is also a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the game by creating a game progress state that is advantageous to the player by these game states.

In addition, whether or not to enter the probability-variable gaming state after the execution of the special game is determined according to whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area provided in the special winning opening during the execution of the special game. There are also gaming machines.
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  However, since there are many such gaming machines, there is a problem that it is desired to develop a model that can realize further innovative gaming properties.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, the second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
A variable winning opening (for example, second large winning opening C20) that can be displaced between an open state and a closed state;
A specific area (for example, the specific area C22) in which a game ball that has entered the variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20) can enter,
A variable member attached to the starting port (for example, the second main game starting port B10) and capable of being displaced between the open state and the closed state, and when displaced, the starting port (for example, the second main game starting port B10) B10) A variable member that is configured such that a game ball can be entered, and that when the game ball is displaced to the closed state, the game ball is difficult or impossible to enter the start port as compared to when the game ball is displaced to the open state. For example, the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d),
An identification information display unit (for example, second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of displaying the identification information;
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S) that controls display control of the production,
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening (for example, the second main game start opening B10);
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B);
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, a validity determination means (for example, a validity lottery means MN10) that executes a validity determination based on the random number related to the certain hold;
Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbol control means) for controlling the identification information display unit (for example, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) to stop display after the identification information is variably displayed. MP11-C),
Special game control capable of executing a special game that can make a variable winning opening (for example, the second big winning opening C20) an advantageous state for the player after the determination result is winning and the identification information is stopped and displayed. Means (for example, special game control means MP30);
A low-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is a predetermined probability and a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is higher than the predetermined probability, and a low probability after the execution of the special game A means for either a lottery state or a high-probability lottery state, after the execution of the special game is completed on the condition that a specific area (for example, the specific area C22) has been entered during execution of the special game A winning / no-go lottery state transition control means (for example, specific game control means MP50) that can be in a high probability lottery state in
There are a variable efficiency disadvantageous state and a variable efficiency advantageous state that makes it easier to enter the starting port (for example, the second main game starting port B10) than the variable efficiency disadvantageous state. A variable efficiency state transition control means (for example, a variable efficiency state transition control means (for example, a variable efficiency disadvantage state when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied) , Specific game control means MP50),
A means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) side to the sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) side, when a certain hold occurs Is provided with game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting hold information that is information relating to the certain hold before satisfying the variable display start condition of the identification information related to the certain hold.
When there is a ball entering a specific area (for example, the specific area C22) during execution of the special game and when there is no ball entering the specific area (for example, the specific area C22) during execution of the special game , Whether or not the transition to the variable efficiency advantageous state is possible, or the predetermined termination condition when the variable efficiency advantageous state is shifted may be different,
Selection candidates and / or selection rates of the identification information variation display period in the high probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state, and selection candidates and / or selection rates of the identification information variable display period in the low probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state Is configured differently,
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game section (for example, main control board M);
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display control means (for example, the effect display control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)). Production display control means SM20),
When the hold information is received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the received hold information, the presence of the hold satisfying the predetermined condition is suggested or Holding pre-reading effect display control means (for example, hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26) capable of executing the hold pre-reading effect to be notified,
Depending on the progress of the game on the main game part (for example, main control board M) side, the predetermined condition for executing the hold prefetch effect is different and / or when the hold prefetch effect is executed ( For example, the effect display contents displayed on the effect display device SG) are configured to be different, and the progress of the game on the main game part (for example, main control board M) side is a high-probability lottery state and variable efficiency. It is configured to be one of a first game progress status that is in an advantageous state, a second game progress status that is in a low probability lottery state and a variable efficiency advantageous status, and a third game progress status in which a special game is being executed. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, the probability varying gaming state after completion of execution of the special game, depending on whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area provided in the special winning opening during execution of the special game In gaming machines that adopt the concept of determining whether or not to move to, further innovative gaming can be realized.

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 special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process 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 stay stage determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 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. 20 is a flowchart of prefetch effect execution determination processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect execution determination process A on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of prefetch effect execution determination processing B on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 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. 24 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 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. 26 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. 27 is an operation diagram relating to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a chart of main gaming state transitions related to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 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 Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 30 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 first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of limited frequency table determination processing A on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the limited frequency table determination process B on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a limited frequency table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the stay stage determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect execution determination process A on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of prefetch effect execution determination processing B on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is an effect content determination table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present 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. “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, a so-called “basic random number” that affects the outcome of the game, specifically, a “winning random number (winning lottery random number)” related to the transition of the special game, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol are determined. For example, “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. Can do. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably visual, for example, numbers, letters, designs. The thing with the shape of etc. can be mentioned. In this specification, “identification information” may be called a main game symbol / special symbol (special symbol) or a decorative symbol (design), but the “special symbol (special symbol)” is the main game part. It is identification information that is display-controlled on the (so-called main board) side, and “decorative design (drawing)” is identification information as an effect displayed on the sub-game unit (so-called sub board) side. “The identification information can be displayed” is not limited to the display method. For example, the light emission means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment) emits light (not only the presence / absence of light emission, but also the color difference, lighting / flashing mode) And a physical display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). “Direction (information)” refers to all output contents that enhance the fun of the game whose output is controlled on the side of the sub-game unit (so-called sub-board). The output can be listed as moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc., and actions of moving objects for sound and effects. Embodiments or combinations thereof may be mentioned. “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. “Substantially the same” refers to a relationship in which the predetermined numerical value A is compared with the predetermined numerical value B, and the predetermined numerical value B is within a range of ± 1% of the predetermined numerical value A. It can be said that the appearance rate of 99.5% is substantially the same.

  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 D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper ball dish D20, a lower ball dish D22, and a launch handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 via a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame D14 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 D16 is made of glass or the like and supported by the door D18. The door D18 is attached to the front frame D14 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray D20 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launching rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray D22. The lower ball tray D22 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker D24 is provided between the upper ball tray D20 and the lower ball tray D22, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board has a game area D30 defined by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. In addition, the game area D30 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, an auxiliary game start port H10, 1st grand prize opening C10, 2nd big prize opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, production display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out mouth D36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start opening A10 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start opening A10 includes a first main game start opening entrance detection device A11s. Here, the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start entrance A10, and the first main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second main game start opening B10 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the second main game start entrance B10, and the second main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is changed between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are provided apart from each other, and flow down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The ball is configured to be easily guided to the first main game start opening A10, but difficult to be guided to the second main game start opening B10. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is not easily guided to the first main game start port A10, but is easily guided to the second main game start port B10. . It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are spaced apart from each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port A10 and the first main game start port A10 The two main game start ports B10 may be arranged so as to overlap with each other. In that case, the upper portion of the second main game start port B10 is blocked by the presence of the first main game start port A10. May be.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port H10 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the auxiliary game start port H10, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port H10 triggers a lottery to expand the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is guided. {However, the present invention is not limited to this. A game ball that flows down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided, and a game ball that flows down the right side of the game area D30 It may be configured not to be guided}. Further, it may be configured such that almost all game balls flowing down on the right side (based on the center of the game area) are guided to the auxiliary game start port H10.

  Next, the first big prize opening C10 is provided at the upper right of the out mouth D36, and the game balls flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) before reaching the out mouth D36. The first big winning opening C10 is configured so as to easily pass through the area. In addition, a second big prize opening C20 is provided at the upper left of the out mouth D36, and a game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) before reaching the out mouth D36, It is configured to easily pass through the region where the second big prize opening C20 is arranged. Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment determines whether or not to allow the game ball to enter the second big prize opening C20 during the round in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open in the execution of the special game. Since the game is selected by the player (details will be described later), during the round in which the second big prize opening C20 in the execution of the special game is long open, the player goes to the second big prize opening C20. Almost all the game balls flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) (for example, 90 balls when 100 game balls are launched) so that the game balls can be easily entered when they want to enter. It is desirable that the above-mentioned degree of entering the ball pass through the area where the second big winning opening C20 is arranged before reaching the out opening D36. Also, in this example, it is more advantageous for the player to win a big hit on the second main game side than to win a big win on the first main game side (if the first main game side becomes a big hit, the second main game It is configured to be more disadvantageous for the player than a big hit on the side). Therefore, it is configured such that a game ball launched with the intention of entering the second grand prize opening C20 is difficult to enter the first main game start opening A10 (for example, as described above, it is easy to enter the ball). It is preferable that the second big prize opening C20 is provided upstream of the first main game start opening A10, the second big prize opening C20 is provided on the right side of the game area, and the like.

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening C10 has a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped by the big hit symbol, and is an out port. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of D36. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid C13). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening C10. Is generated. The first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d changes the first big prize opening C10 to the first big prize opening C10 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first). 1) The first prize winning solenoid C13 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, a state in which the square plate upper member provided in the grand prize winning port protrudes to the player side and the retracted state that is retracted to the player side ( A so-called slide-type attacker that has a box-like member that can receive a game ball that protrudes from the game area D30 and flows down the game area D30, and that has a square plate upper member in the advanced state. In this case, when the reception of the game ball into the box-shaped member is hindered, the prize winning opening is closed, and when the square plate member is in the retracted state, the game ball is received into the box-shaped member. May be suitable for a case where it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the first grand prize opening C10 is a predetermined number (for example, 10). is there. In addition, by driving left and right as viewed from the player with the end of the rod-shaped member as a fulcrum, the game ball can be changed between a normal state in which it is impossible or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (so-called tulip) Type attacker).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 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 at the upper left of the opening D36. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid C23), a specific area C22, and a specific area entrance detection device C22s. Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The specific area entry detection device C22s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area C22, and generates specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening C20 are configured to be detected by both the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s and the specific area entry detection device C22s. Next, the second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d places the second big prize opening C20 into the second grand prize opening C20 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. 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, a state in which the square plate upper member provided in the grand prize winning port protrudes to the player side and the retracted state that is retracted to the player side ( A so-called slide-type attacker that has a box-like member that can receive a game ball that protrudes from the game area D30 and flows down the game area D30, and that has a square plate upper member in the advanced state. In this case, when the reception of the game ball into the box-shaped member is hindered, the prize winning opening is closed, and when the square plate member is in the retracted state, the game ball is received into the box-shaped member. May be suitable for a case where it is desired to secure a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the number of balls entering the second big prize opening C20. is there. In addition, by driving left and right as viewed from the player with the end of the rod-shaped member as a fulcrum, the game ball can be changed between a normal state in which it is impossible or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (so-called tulip) Type attacker).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) 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 A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) includes a first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) and a first main game game. And a symbol hold display portion A21h (second main game symbol hold display portion B21h). Here, the first main game symbol hold display portion A21h (second main game symbol hold display portion B21h) 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). The first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is “0” to “9”. ”Is displayed with 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of lose. {However, it is not limited to this. A 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). 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 display apparatus SG.

  Next, the effect display device SG 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 SG includes a display area SG10 where an effect is executed including a variable display of decorative symbols. Here, the display area SG10 includes a first hold display section SG12 (and a second hold display section SG13) 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 SG11 for displaying. The effect display device SG is configured with a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured with other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the first hold display section SG12 (and the second hold display section SG13) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the hold lamp of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit H21h. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display portion H21h 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 D38 is installed around the effect display device SG, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device SG, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp D26 is provided in an area other than the game area D30 and / or the game area D30, 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 overall game operations such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port A10 (second main game starting port B10) (ie, game Main control board M that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device SG that adds interest to the game content SM, a sub-sub control unit SS that mainly performs effect display, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank KT in accordance with the prize winning to the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and each prize opening, A prize ball payout device (set base) KE including a payout unit KE10 and the like, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray D20 To region D30 Turning on / off the launching device D42 that launches each ball, the launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch, is provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (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 M that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG, such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, A sub-control board S (in this example, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub-control unit SS are arranged on one board) for controlling execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp D26, error notification, etc., and these A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board (a power switch button Ea may be provided on the unit) is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board S is a sub-main control unit SM that controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS that performs display processing such as a decorative symbol change display / stop display and a hold display or a notice display on the effect display device SG. The main control board M, the winning ball payout control board KH, the sub-main control unit SM, and the sub-sub control unit SS are 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. Here, although not particularly illustrated, the ROM mounted on the main control board M may be configured not to provide an unused area in order to prevent a program or the like modified by an illegal act from being written. It is preferable (for example, all unused areas are filled with zeros, and used areas are filled in young addresses and written). Also, in order to prevent reference to data that is not normally referenced due to noise or fraudulent behavior, unused data (for example, data referenced in gaming machines with different specifications or used only for testing at the development stage) It is preferable that the data is not provided. Similarly, when the RAM area is used, it is preferable that the area is used at a young address and an unused program area is not provided. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board M has various prize opening sensors Ns {the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, the auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, 1st grand prize opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize opening prize detection device C21s, general prize detection apparatus (not shown, but the general prize opening is always open regardless of whether or not a special game or the like is executed) And a winning entrance where there is a winning ball but no symbol lottery is performed)}, a driving solenoid (not shown) (the first big winning port solenoid C13, the second big winning port solenoid C23, etc.), information A gaming peripheral device (a first main gaming peripheral device A, a second main gaming peripheral device B, a first and a second main device in the figure) which are input / output devices essential for the progress of the game, such as a display LED (not shown) Game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H) It is electrically connected, thereby controlling the progress of the game based on the input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). For example, information (commands) related to performance / game progress can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC 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 M and the winning ball payout control board KH are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub-main control unit SM (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 KH is a prize ball payout apparatus KE that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by a player, accepts a game ball rental request, and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to a game ball lending device R for transmission. Although details are omitted, in this embodiment, the control circuit unit (launch control board D40) of the launching apparatus is provided in the prize ball payout control board KH, and the prize ball payout control board KH and the launching apparatus D42 are provided. (Launch handle, launch motor, ball feeder, etc.) are also connected. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is used as a separate body and is 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 S is an effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols and the like, a speaker D24, a game effect lamp D26, and other effect drive devices (not shown, but a so-called effect). Movable body accessory). In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and control of the sound output from the speaker D24 by the sub-main control unit SM and game effects ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp D26 and determination control of display contents displayed on the effect display device SG are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device SG is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured to be In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board S, but 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 voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first and second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H), A sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) related to the performance is connected to a prize ball payout control board KH that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control board M so that information can be transmitted. ing. The sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) is also electrically connected to the sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) that executes image effects, the various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), the speakers D24, and the like. Connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device KE including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, sub-main control part SM (sub-game control means SM), sub-sub control part SS (effect display means SS), prize ball payout control board KH, etc. store data and programs in hardware. ROM, RAM, and elements such as CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main control board M 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 M. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control board M is a game information control means MJ for controlling acquisition of information for game progress, a game content determination means MN for determining game contents, and a game such as a special game or a specific game. Game progress means MP for managing the progress, game state temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing information relating to the game state, etc., and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information { For example, information transmission control means for transmitting 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4R big hit, losing}, information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc.} The prize ball payout control board KH is controlled so that predetermined prize balls are paid out based on MT (and command transmission buffer MT10 for accumulating unsent commands) and winning of game balls to various winning holes. Has a prize balls paid out determination means MH for the.

  Here, the game information control means MJ determines whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the entrance determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of game balls to each entrance (starting opening, etc.), and the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, and holding control means MJ30 for temporarily storing the acquired random numbers based on the entrance to each starting port within the upper limit number as holding balls ,have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means MJ10 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start port based on whether or not the first main game start port entrance information is generated. Entry determination means MJ11-A and a second main game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the second main game start port based on whether or not the second main game start port entrance information is generated Entry determination means MJ11-B and auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means MJ11- that determine whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening H10 based on whether or not the above-mentioned auxiliary game start entrance entry information is generated. H and first grand prize opening entrance judging means MJ11-C10 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening C10 based on whether or not the first grand prize entrance entrance information is generated. Based on whether or not the above-mentioned second grand prize opening entry information is generated, a game ball is placed in the second big prize opening C20 Ball entrance was whether the second special winning opening ball entrance determining unit MJ11-C20 determines the has.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start opening A10, and according to the determination result, A random number (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determining random number, a first main game symbol determining random number, etc.) is acquired (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determining random number as used in various lottery processes described later) It is common to acquire a plurality of types of random numbers such as a main game symbol determination random number. As a general term for random numbers corresponding to the first main game start opening, 1st main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A (which may be referred to as 1 main game content determination random number, etc.) and the entrance of the game ball into the 2nd main game start opening B10 Judgment whether or not to obtain the random number and the result In response, the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main game symbol determining random number, etc.) is acquired (for example, the winning random number, the variation as used in various lottery processes described later) It is common to acquire a plurality of types of random numbers such as a mode determination random number and a main game symbol determination random number. As a general term for random numbers corresponding to the entrance to the second main game start port, the second main game will be described below. A second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B for determining a random number, a second main game content determination random number, and the like) and whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution for obtaining the random number (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an auxiliary game random number, an auxiliary game content determination random number, etc. as a generic term of random numbers corresponding to entering the auxiliary game start opening H10) Means MJ21-H, It is.

  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. By acquiring a random number by such a method, it is possible to generate an aperiodic random number that is difficult to be predicted by the player. Conversely, for example, in the case of a method for generating a next random number using a random number used in a certain lottery, the next random number is likely to be predicted. Therefore, when generating a random number, it is preferable to generate a new random number without using the random number used in the previous lottery.

  Next, the hold control means MJ30 and the hold digest control means MJ31 for controlling the processing related to the hold digest and the fluctuation start, and the first main game random number obtained in a situation where the change permission of the first main game symbol is not given. Is stored temporarily in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until permission to change the first main game symbol is granted based on the determination result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the second main game random number acquired in the situation where the main game symbol holding means MJ32-A and the second main game symbol variation permission are not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding in the second main game symbol hold information means MJ32b-B until the second main game symbol change permission is lowered, and the auxiliary game symbol change permission is lowered The It is determined whether or not the auxiliary game side random number acquired in the situation is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the random number is held in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H until permission to change the auxiliary game symbol is granted. Auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for performing the game.

  Here, the pending digest control means MJ31 has a change start condition satisfaction determination means MJ31j for determining whether or not a condition for starting change is satisfied.

  Next, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B and the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H can store a maximum of four, and combine the random numbers with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H for temporary storage in the form Have.

  Next, the game content determination means MN is a lottery means MN10 for lottery for permission to shift to special games and whether to open the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d, and results of lottery for permission to shift to special games. In the case of winning, the first main game symbol is determined based on the special game transition determining means MN20 for determining the transition to the special game (actuating the so-called condition device) and the lottery result relating to the permission to transition to the special game. Stop symbols and symbols for symbols to be displayed on the display part A21g (hereinafter referred to as the first main game symbol) and symbols to be displayed on the second main game symbol display portion B21g (hereinafter referred to as the second main game symbol) Symbol content determining means MN40 for determining a stop symbol of a symbol (hereinafter referred to as an auxiliary game symbol) to be displayed on the game symbol display unit H21g, and a variation mode (variation when displaying the main game symbol and the auxiliary game symbol variably) Time A variation mode determining means MN50 for determining etc.) has. Here, the success / failure lottery means MN10 is a first main game winner / rejection lottery means MN11-A that performs a success / failure lottery on the first main game symbol, and a second main game winner / rejection lottery unit that performs a success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol. It has MN11-B, and auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H for making a winning / losing lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbols. Here, the first main game success / failure lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winner / rejection lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol. The first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol on / off lottery And the auxiliary game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-H that is referred to when performing the game. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Here, when executing the lottery determination based on the main game random number, the success / failure lottery means MN10 determines whether or not the main game random number value is the same as any one of all the winning random number values, If some or all of the random number values are continuous numbers, the main game random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the hit random number value and is determined to determine whether it is greater than or equal to the lower limit value. . By executing such determination as to whether or not it is correct, accurate determination processing can be executed. On the contrary, when the determination is made by comparison with only the upper limit of the hit random number range, or only with the lower limit, the value at the end of the random number range (for example, when the range of the random number value is 0 to 1023, 0 or 1023) needs to be a random number value, making it vulnerable to fraud (for example, fraudulent action of passing current through the main control board M, where all bits in the storage area are likely to be 0 or 1). There is a risk of end. In this example, one lottery is executed using one random number {when a plurality of random numbers are used for one lottery (so-called two-stage lottery is executed), two random numbers are used. Because it needs to be prevented from synchronizing}.

  Next, the symbol content determination means MN40 and the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A for determining the stop symbol of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number) and the acquisition Based on the determined game content determination random number (second main game random number), the second main game symbol determining means MN41-B for determining the stop symbol of the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number Auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H for determining the stop symbol of the game.

  Here, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A has a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the first main game symbol, The first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the determination. The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second main game symbol. The second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result. Further, the auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H which is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol. The table MN41ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the variation mode determination unit MN50 determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first primary game random number). MN 51-A and second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B for determining the 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), Auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number, and the first main game symbol or the second main game symbol are predetermined. In the case where the symbols are stopped and displayed, the gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a limited frequency) in which only a specific variation mode (variation time, etc.) can be selected until a predetermined number of symbol variations are completed. Can call Has a limited frequency fluctuation mode determining means MN52 for determining the fluctuation mode in the main game symbol (variable time, etc.), the at).

  Here, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A has a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the first main game symbol. The first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state. The second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B which is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H has an auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-H that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol. The determination lottery table MN51ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (eg, normal gaming state → auxiliary gaming normal lottery table, probability variation gaming state and time shortening gaming state → auxiliary gaming time shortening). For lottery table).

  Next, the display control means MP10 performs a predetermined time on the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display unit B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20. The first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C for controlling to stop display after changing the first main game symbol and the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g of the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are assisted for a predetermined time. Auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H for controlling to stop and display after changing the game symbol is provided.

  Here, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is a zero / clearable first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C (for example, a decrement counter that is subtracted at predetermined intervals). Hereinafter, those similar to timers can be mounted with the same counter). Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H capable of measuring time.

  Next, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening / closing the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is satisfied. The second main game start port electric player opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B and the second main game start port electric player opening timer MP22t for measuring the driving (opening) time of the second main game start port electric player B11d -B.

  Next, when the special game control means MP30 satisfies the condition determination means MP31 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and the special game transfer condition, the contents of the special game Special game content determining means MP32 for determining (specifically, a prize winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, an opening mode of a prize winning opening in each round, a time between rounds, etc.) and a first prize winning opening C10 or Special game execution means MP33 for executing a special game (so-called jackpot game) that opens the second big prize opening C20 under predetermined conditions, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize opening C10) And a special game time management means MP34 for performing a second game winning opening C20) and a distribution game execution control means MP36 for executing the distribution game. Here, the special game executing means MP33 includes first and second prize winning opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33-C for opening and closing the first prize winning opening electric accessory C11d and the second prize winning opening electric accessory C21d. , A winning ball counter MP33c for measuring winning balls to the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 is provided. The special game time management means MP34 has a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time. The special game content determination means MP32 further includes a special game content reference table MP32ta that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b (table) Although not shown in detail, this is a table in which a large winning opening that is in an open state, the maximum number of rounds, the execution contents of one round, and the like are defined. Further, the distribution game execution control means MP36 manages the distribution game start demonstration time (the time before the distribution game execution round in the special game starts, and the distribution game start demonstration effect is executed). Minute start demo timer MP36t and the distribution game end demo time (the time from the end of the execution of the distribution game in the special game to the end of the distribution game execution round, the distribution game end demonstration effect is executed A distribution end demo timer MP36t-2.

  Next, the specific game control means MP50 determines whether or not the probability variation end condition determination means MP51 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. Short-term end condition determination means MP52 for determination. Further, the time reduction end condition determination means MP52 has a time reduction number counter MP52c capable of counting the time reduction number (for example, the number of times the main game symbol has been suspended in the time-reduced gaming state). Here, the probability variation gaming state means that the winning probability at the time of winning or failing of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is higher than the non-probability variation gaming state (at least high probability, it is substantially the same. A time-reduced gaming state means that the average variation time of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol is shorter than the non-time-reducing gaming state, and / Or means a gaming state in which the ease of opening the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d per unit time is improved.

  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 auxiliary game symbol becomes a winning symbol with a high probability, and the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is relatively prolonged ( Opening time extension function). Also, the time-reduced game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes of the first main game symbol and the number of times of change of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability variation game with no time limit restriction). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). Note that the probability variation end condition determination unit MP51 and the short time end condition determination unit MP52 described above, for example, from a specific gaming state (for example, a probability variation gaming state or a time-reduced gaming state) with a predetermined probability every time symbol variation occurs, It may have a function of performing a lottery transition to a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state (in the case of a pachinko gaming machine having a so-called falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means MB includes 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 MB10-C for temporarily storing the current game state in the game) and auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10- for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game Special game-related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing H and the current game state in the special game (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.) Specific game-related information for temporarily storing the MB20b and the current game state in the specific game (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, ON / OFF of various flags related to the specific game, etc.) A storage means MB30b, and distribution game related information temporary storage means MB40b for temporarily storing information related to the distribution game (information such as whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area C22 in the distribution game execution round); have.

  Here, the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C are stopped according to the first or second main game symbol that is currently changing (the first or second main game symbol that satisfies the change start condition). There are first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C for temporarily storing symbols and variation mode information.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H temporarily stores auxiliary game symbol information for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which the change start condition is satisfied). Means MB11b-H.

  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 A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. First and second main game shared peripheral device C, which is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, auxiliary game peripheral device H related to auxiliary games, sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, sub sub control unit SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. The sub-control board S has a sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM and a sub-sub control unit SS. The sub-control board S can be operated by the effect display device SG or the player, and is a sub-game. It is connected to a member (so-called sub input button) or the like for performing an operation of changing the effect operation content controlled by the control means (sub main control unit) SM. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit SM 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 in time with the result of the game. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start opening A10 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device A20 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B has a second main game start port B10 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device B20 that can display stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit). And a second big prize opening C20 that is in a closed state during a normal game and is open under a predetermined condition during a distributed game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device H includes the auxiliary game start port H10 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10, and the stop display and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. And an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 capable of supporting the above.

  Next, the effect display control means (sub-main control unit) SM includes display information receiving means SM10 for receiving various information from the main control board M side, effect content determination processing and display control processing for effect display. Effect display control means SM20 that controls the information transmission / reception control means SM40 that controls information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit SS side. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means SM10 has main information temporary storage means SM11b for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the main game from the main control board M side.

  Next, the effect display control means SM20 is a decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the decorative pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display control processing, and the decorative symbol display control processing that holds the decorative symbol hold count management and hold display processing. Information display control means SM22, background effect display control means SM23 for determining background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect display control means SM24 for controlling determination effect display processing and display control processing, and reach effect content Reach effect display control means SM25 that governs the determination process and display control process, and hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 that governs whether or not to execute the hold prefetch effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as prefetch effect) and the display control process. doing.

  Here, the decorative design display control means SM21 is based on the information from the main control board M side, the display design content determination means SM21n for determining the stop design and the variation mode of the decorative design, and the decorative design display variation SM21n. The drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b for temporarily storing various information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.), and the drawing variation time management timer SM21t for timing the variation time of the decorative symbols; ,have. Here, the drawing display content determination means SM21n further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table SM21ta that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol (details of the table). (Not shown).

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily stores information relating to the hold related to the decorative design (the same as the information transmitted from the main control board M side, details of which will be described later). For this purpose, it has a drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b.

  Next, the background effect display control means SM23 is displayed based on the information from the main control board M side, and the background effect (in this example, it is displayed on the back of the decorative symbol, and the possibility of executing the special game based on the information regarding the hold) Background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the effect), background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b for temporarily storing information related to the background effect display, and staying at a stay stage to be described later And a stay stage management counter SM23c for measuring the number of fluctuations being performed.

  Next, the notice effect display control means SM24 is displayed based on the information from the main control board M side, and is displayed during the notice effect (in this example, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the expected degree of transition to the special game in the change) In order to temporarily store the information related to the notice effect display and the notice effect display content determining means SM24n for determining the display content, display timing, etc. of the effect that suggests / informs the feasibility of the special game based on the information related to the hold. The notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b.

  Next, the reach effect display control means SM25, based on the information from the main control board M side, reaches the reach state (mainly during the variable display of the decorative symbols, and the reach state by the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. This is an effect that is executed after the fact that it has been notified, but it also includes an effect that is executed in conjunction with the change display of the decorative symbol even if it does not reach the reach state) Reach effect display content determining means SM25n to be determined, and reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b for temporarily storing information related to reach effect display.

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 and the hold pre-reading effect execution feasibility determining means SM26k that controls whether or not the hold pre-reading effect can be executed, and how many changes the current change is during execution of the hold pre-reading effect. A pre-reading effect execution counter SM26c is provided for measurement.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control part) SS displays an image on the display area SG10 on the effect display device SG and the sub-information transmission / reception control means SS10 that controls information transmission / reception with the sub-main control part SM side. Control means SS20. Here, the image display control means SS20 further includes image display related information temporary storage means SS21b for temporarily storing commands received from the sub-main control unit SM side and information relating to various image displays.

  The effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is electrically connected to an effect display device SG that displays an image related to the effect based on information from the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS. Here, the effect display device SG has a display area SG10 for displaying an image.

  Here, the display area SG10 has a decoration symbol display area SG11 for variably displaying a decoration symbol, and a first hold display section SG12 (and a second hold display section SG13) for displaying main game hold information. ing.

  The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit) ) SS is connected to the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is sub-game control. Meaning that it is controlled by means (sub-main control unit) SM. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the other peripheral device controlled by the main control board M and one-way communication (one-way communication).

  From here, an example of a general processing flow in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. The flowchart is mainly composed of processing steps (illustrated by rectangles), judgments (illustrated by diamonds), flow lines (arrows), terminals indicating start / end / return, etc. (illustrated by rounded rectangles). . Moreover, when the details are illustrated in another flowchart among the processing steps, those referring to the other flowchart are illustrated as a subroutine (illustrated by a rectangle in which the left and right lines are double lines). . Here, in the development stage of gaming machines, gaming machines with different specifications are also developed at the same time, but in this example, a subroutine ( (Subroutines that are not normally used) are not left behind, and processing related to unused subroutines that are not normally executed due to noise or fraudulent actions is prevented from being executed.

  First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. First, after the game machine is powered on, the process shown in FIG. That is, after turning on the power of the gaming machine, the initial setting is performed (not shown, but the register initialization, the input / output port setting, etc. are performed), and then in step 1002, the main control board M displays the RAM clear button. Whether the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit E has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by a game hall manager or the like. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, a command may be set at this timing and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in the RAM). If YES in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main control board M in Step 1012. In addition to acquiring the information command, in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and the control described later is performed. It may be configured to transmit by command transmission processing), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  It should be noted that the initial value of the temporary storage area (RAM or the like) mounted on the main control board M is preferably configured not to be a value at which a special game is executed (immediately after starting the program processing, noise or fraudulent behavior). In order to prevent the special game from being erroneously executed when the process for determining whether to execute the special game has been executed.

  Next, timer interruption processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1600, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1910, the main control board M (especially the winning ball payout determining means MH) wins the winning ball payout control process (drive control of the winning ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board KH is executed, and a process for managing the result is executed.

  Here, “an example of the number of paid-out prize balls” in the figure illustrates the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player when one game ball enters each prize opening. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls related to the first grand prize opening C10 is 10, whereas the number of prize balls related to the second big prize opening C20 is one, Compared to the number of winning balls, the number of winning balls in the second grand prize opening C20 is a small value. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is entered into the second grand prize opening C20 during the execution of the special game and when it is not entered (when the game ball is entered into the specific area C22 and when the game is entered) And the profitability after the end of the special game is substantially the same, but the game characteristics (term reduction condition of the time-reduced gaming state, contents of the production, variation time, etc.) are different, The number of winning balls in the second grand prize opening C20 is configured so that the profit rate of the player is the same or substantially the same depending on whether or not the gaming balls are put into the second big prize opening C20 during execution of the special game. Is a small value (in this example, one ball so that the number of possessed balls does not increase or decrease even if a game ball is inserted). It should be noted that the number of prize balls at the second grand prize opening C20 may be changed. For example, when the number of prize balls is increased, whether or not to enter the game balls at the second big prize opening C20 during the special game. However, the number of acquired game balls in the special game is different (because the number of acquired game balls in the entire special game is increased when entering the second big prize opening C20 than when not entering). By changing values such as the number of times reduced (the number of changes in the main game symbol after the end of the special game where the time-reduced gaming state ends), the game is played to the second big prize opening C20 during the execution of the special game. The player in the specific gaming state (probability variation gaming state and time shortening gaming state, non-probability variation gaming state and time shortening gaming state) after the special game ends depending on whether or not the ball is entered Configure profit margins to be the same or nearly the same It is desirable.

  Next, in step 1920, the main control board M executes external signal output processing (information output to the external terminal board, hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1930, the main control board M 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. In the control command transmission process, the order in which commands are received on the sub-main control unit SM side is important (for example, the process is normally executed by receiving another command after receiving a certain command). In some cases, the commands are transmitted in the order in which the main control board M determines to transmit the commands (in the order in which the commands are set).

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main control board M is configured such 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 1020, the main control board M sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 1022, the main control board M 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 MJ11-H determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes in the case of a gate) at the auxiliary game start port H10. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H 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 MJ32-H sets the random number together with information on how many pieces are held, in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H. 1 is added, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the next process (process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H and the electric accessory releasing flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H to determine whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary gaming symbol determination means MN41-H refers to the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H to determine the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag). In addition to the acquisition, the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H is referred to, and the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side game state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, the auxiliary game short time flag Is selected, the winning symbol 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 MB11b-H. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H determines the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H based on the auxiliary game side game state (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). ON / OFF of the auxiliary game short time flag, such as 0.4 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is on, and 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is off. The time values may be different, or the same or substantially the same time value may be set regardless of whether the auxiliary game time short flag is on or off. Next, in step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding means MJ32-H updates the holding information recorded in the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary gaming symbol. At the same time, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display section H21g.

  Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H to determine whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1230, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning symbol (D1 · D2)”. . In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B determines the second main game based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, if the winning symbol is D1, if the auxiliary game short time flag is on, 5 seconds, and the auxiliary game short time flag is set in the start opening electric character opening timer MP22t-B. If off, set 0.2 seconds). Next, in step 1234, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. .

  Here, as shown in the auxiliary game stop symbol determination lottery table on the right side of the figure, in this embodiment, depending on whether the game is in the non-time-reduced game state or the time-reduced game state, It is comprised so that the open mode of 2nd main game start opening electrically-driven accessory B11d when a symbol stops may differ.

  Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game start port electric combination B11d of the second main game start port B10. Next, in step 1242, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start port electric accessory release timer MP22t-B, and determines the time for opening the electric accessory. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B changes the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d of the second main game start opening B10. At the same time, it closes, and turns off the electric-powered article opening flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1242. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, or step 1242, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start entrance entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start entrance A10. Is received. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A and determines the main game (especially the first main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” 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 MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning lottery random number for determining success / failure, a symbol lottery random number for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a 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 MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. . Next, in step 1310, the hold control means MJ30 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930).

  Next, in step 1312, the second main game start entrance ball judging means MJ11-B enters the second main game start entrance ball from the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s of the second main game start entrance B10. It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B and determines the main game (especially the second main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” 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 MJ21-B 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 in the same manner as the first main game content determination random number. 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 MJ32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B. . Next, in step 1320, the hold control means MJ30 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( Is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). In the case of No in step 1302 or step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312. In the case of No in step 1312 or step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1400).

  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 SM in Step 1310 and Step 1320. However, the information on the random number value 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. In steps 1308 and 1318, the first main game content determination random number is stored and the second main game content determination random number is stored. The main game content determination random number is stored in the RAM storage area of the main control board. Is stored, and only the information related to the “main game content determination random number” is stored in the byte storing the information related to the main game content determination random number (various timers). It is preferable to configure such that other information such as value is not stored) (when operating another data stored in the same 1 byte, information related to the main game content determination random number is rewritten due to noise or the like) To prevent it). In addition, with regard to the winning lottery random number, a change in the gaming state (from the gaming state related to the hold that has already been recorded) between the acquisition of the winning lottery random number and the execution of the winning lottery related to the winning lottery random number. Since not only the change but also the game state may change due to the newly generated hold, the game state at the time of the lottery execution related to the lottery random number may be unpredictable). Until the process is executed, the lottery random number is stored.

  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 means MJ31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B 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 MN executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1600). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  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. Since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the process on the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the second main game symbol side will be described. Processing is in parentheses. First, in step 1402, the pending digest control means MJ31 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 1402, in step 1404 and step 1406, the hold digest control means MJ31 stores the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation that is temporarily stored is read and the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game) The information is deleted from the symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B) and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, at step 1408, the winning / not determining lottery means MN10 refers to the first main game winning / not determining lottery table MN11ta-A (second main gaming notifying lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first main Based on the game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability variation gaming state is higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic variation gaming state, but is substantially the same jackpot probability (probability). It is configured to be 1 / 56.40 in the variable gaming state and 1 / 56.45 in the non-stochastic variable gaming state (in the case of the probability varying gaming state and the time-reduced gaming state, This means that the profit rate of the player is the same between the state and the time-saving game state). The winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the probability of winning a jackpot is 1/50 in the probability variation gaming state and 1/100 in the non-probability variation gaming state. The jackpot probabilities of the state and the non-stochastic game state may be configured to be not substantially the same. In such a case, elements other than the jackpot probability {for example, the short-time count (the short-time counter MP52c after the end of the special game) ), The distribution of random numbers for each jackpot symbol (the ratio of the jackpot symbol in which the second big prize opening C20 is long-opened in the jackpot)}, and a case where the game state is a probability variation gaming state and a time reduction gaming state, It is desirable to configure the player to have the same or substantially the same profit rate in the non-stochastic game state and the time-saving game state. Further, in the present embodiment, the hit (so-called small hit) where the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (winning for the small hit).

  Next, in step 1410, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A (second main game symbol determination means MN41-B) determines the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination). Referring to the lottery table MN41ta-B), the stop symbol related to the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination result lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number) Are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. It should be noted that the number of special game rounds determined with reference to the main game symbol and the opening mode of the second big prize opening C20 at the time of execution of the special game are 4A / 4B 6R short open big hit, 5A / 5B 6R long Open big hit, 7A, 7B are 16R long open big hit {Short open big hit is a big hit design where the second big prize opening C20 is short open (open time of 0.1 seconds in this example) when special game is executed The long open big hit is a big hit symbol in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open (in this example, an open time of 5 seconds) when the special game is executed}. In the present embodiment, when the number of rounds is the biggest hit (16R big hit), the big hit is a long open big hit (a big hit that opens the second big winning opening C20 in an easy opening and closing manner). ), And it is a big hit with the highest profit rate for the player in both the number of winning prize balls and the gaming state after the big hit. In such a configuration, when winning the jackpot with the largest number of rounds, an effect different from other jackpots (for example, an effect of celebrating the player with a flashy effect) is to be executed. Therefore, the excitement of the player for winning the big hit with a high profit rate will increase, and the fun of the game will increase. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to this (for example, the lost symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. May be)

  Next, in step 1414, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) selects the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta corresponding to each gaming state. -Refer to A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), main game symbol determination lottery result and first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (especially variation mode lottery Based on the random number), the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to Step 1426.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the result of lottery determination of the main game symbol, the main game probability variation flag state, and the main game time short flag state. It is configured as follows. It should be noted that when the result of the main game symbol is a winning lottery, the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long is easily determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a time-reduced gaming state and a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as advantageous state A) and a non-time-reduced gaming state and a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter advantageous state B). The average variation time is the same (or substantially the same) time value. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, during the execution of a specific special game (a special game in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open), as the game state after the end of the special game, the advantageous state A and It is configured so that the player can select the advantageous state B, and the player is not disadvantaged (no loss) by selecting either the advantageous state A or the advantageous state B. . For this reason, in this embodiment, the average value of the variation time is set to be the same (or substantially the same) in the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B, and during the consecutive game {normal gaming state (non-time shortened gaming state and non- The average digestion time from the transition from the probability-changing gaming state) to the advantageous state (the advantageous state A or the advantageous state B) to the timing of the transition from the advantageous state to the normal gaming state is substantially the same. In the advantageous state A, the end timing of the advantageous state ends at the end of the special game (at the end of the special game related to the short open big hit), whereas in the advantageous state B, the end timing of the advantageous state B ( This is the number of times that the time-reduced gaming state ends, which will be described later. In this example, it is ended by 90 times), so strictly speaking, the advantageous state B is more consecutive than the advantageous state A. The average digestion time is long. Therefore, by making the average value of the fluctuation time of the advantageous state B longer than the average value of the fluctuation time of the advantageous state A, the average digestion time in the extended resort is configured to be the same (or substantially the same). May be. 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.

  Next, in step 1426, the game content determination means MN determines the commands (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) relating to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Change mode information, etc.) and a command (symbol change display start instruction command) relating to the current gaming state are set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission processing in step 1930) Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1428, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C 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 MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1430, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) ( On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the main game symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1432, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, Control goes to step 1436.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1434, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refers to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and changes. It is determined whether or not the middle flag is on. If Yes in step 1434, the process proceeds to step 1436, and if No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1600).

  Next, in step 1436, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C 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 1436, in step 1438, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends the information indicating that the symbol variation has ended (the symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1440, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20)). The change display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display part B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C are displayed as the fixed stop symbols. Control. Next, in step 1442, the first / second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, at step 1444, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1444, in step 1446, the game content determination means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. On the other hand, if No in step 1444, step 1446 is skipped.

  Next, at step 1550, the specific game control means MP50 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process at step 1600). Even in the case of No in step 1436, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1552, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction) is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1556, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time / count counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time / count) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1556, in step 1558 and step 1560, the specific game control means MP50 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 means MB30b. The process proceeds to (the process of step 1600). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 1552 or step 1556, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604, the special game control means MP30 determines whether the current game state (in this example, whether it is a probability variation game state, whether it is a time reduction game state, In other words, the flag state of the main game probability change flag and the flag state of the main game short time flag) are temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, at step 1606, the special game control means MP30 turns off the specific game flags (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 MB30b. To. Next, at step 1612, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1614, the special game control means MP30 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1616, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1602, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1702, in Steps 1704 and 1706, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and special game execution flag. Turn on. Next, in step 1707, the special game execution means MP33 sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1708, the special game executing means MP33 sets information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side ( In step 1930, the control command is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side), and the process proceeds to step 1711.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1702, in step 1710, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1710, the process proceeds to step 1711. In the case of No in step 1710, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910).

  Next, in step 1711, the special game execution means MP33 determines whether or not the currently executed round is a distributed game execution round (in this example, the sixth R). In this embodiment, the distribution game execution round in the special game is only one round (only the 6Rth), but is not limited to this. For example, the 4Rth and 6Rth are assigned to the distribution game execution round. It is good. By configuring in this way, during the special game execution in which the second grand prize opening C20 is long open, during the 4R distribution game execution round, due to an accident such as a ball clogging, the second big prize opening C20 Even if it is not possible to enter the game ball, it will be given an opportunity to enter the second grand prize opening C20 again in the 6R allocation game execution round, and it will be a more user-friendly game machine. Can do. Returning to the description of the flowchart, in the case of Yes in step 1711, in step 1750, the allocated game execution control means MP36 executes an allocated game execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 1734.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1711, in step 1712, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, in other words, whether or not the round continuation flag is off. It is determined whether it is immediately before the start of each round. In the case of Yes in Step 1711, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in Step 1714, the special game execution means MP33 sets the release pattern set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b {in this example, 30 Although it is an open pattern that keeps open for a second, an open pattern that opens and closes (can be a 0.1 second open → 0.4 second closed → 20 second open → closed, etc.)} is set. In the present embodiment, the opening time (in this example, 30 seconds) of the first big prize opening C10 in rounds other than the distribution game execution round is long open to the second big prize opening C20 in the distribution game execution round. It is configured to be longer than the opening time (5 seconds in this example) at the time of pattern selection (details will be described later). Next, in step 1716, the special game executing means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1718, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1720, the special game executing means MP33 drives the first big prize opening electric accessory C11d to open the first big prize opening C10, and the predetermined game timer MP34t (especially the opening time timer) is predetermined. A time (for example, 30 seconds) is set to start, and the process proceeds to Step 1722. On the other hand, if No in step 1712, that is, if the big prize opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1722 without performing the processes in steps 1714 to 1720.

  Next, in step 1722, the special game execution means MP33 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 SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1724, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c and determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning balls have been placed in the first big winning opening C10 in the round. judge. If Yes in step 1724, the process proceeds to step 1728. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1724, in step 1726, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer) to determine a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the special prize opening. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1726, the process proceeds to step 1728. If No in step 1726, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1910).

  Next, in step 1728, the special game executing means MP33 stops driving the first big prize opening electric accessory C11d of the first big prize opening C10 and closes the first big prize opening C10. Next, in step 1730, the special game execution means MP33 resets a special game timer MP34t (particularly an open time timer). Next, in step 1732, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1733, the special game execution means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1734, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds).

  In the case of Yes in step 1734, in step 1748, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1749, the special game execution means MP33 sets the special game end display instruction command in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub main control unit SM side (sub control command transmission processing in step 1930 performs sub Transmitted to the main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1800, the specific game control means MP50 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910). Note that if the answer is No in step 1726 or step 1734, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1750 in FIG. 14 in the present embodiment. First, at step 1752, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the flag area of the distribution game related information temporary storage means MB40b and determines whether or not the distribution end demonstration flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1752, in step 1754, the allocated game execution control means MP36 refers to the flag area of the allocated game related information temporary storage means MB40b, and determines whether or not the allocated game execution flag is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1754, in step 1755, the allocated game execution control means MP36 determines that the currently stopped main game symbol is a long open symbol {the long open time of the second big prize opening C20 in the distributed game execution round is long. It is a big hit symbol (5 seconds in this example), and in this example, it is determined whether or not 5A, 5B, 7A and 7B}.

  In the case of Yes in step 1755, in step 1756, the allocated game execution control means MP36 refers to the flag area of the allocated game related information temporary storage means MB40b, and determines whether the distribution start demonstration flag is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1756, in step 1757, the allocated game execution control means MP36 enters a game ball into the second big prize opening C20 (specific area C22) during the game selection instruction command {allocated game execution round. A command for notifying the player that the gaming state and gaming characteristics after the end of the special game are different depending on whether or not to perform the command} is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side ( In step 1930, the control command is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1758, the distribution game execution control means MP36 sets the start demonstration time (the start demonstration time of the distribution game execution round, 3 seconds in this example) to the distribution start demonstration timer MP36t and starts. To do. Next, in step 1759, the distribution game execution control unit MP36 turns on the distribution start demonstration flag in the flag area of the distribution game related information temporary storage unit MB40b, and proceeds to step 1760. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1756, the process proceeds to step 1760.

  Next, at step 1760, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the distribution start demonstration timer MP36t and determines whether or not the timer value is zero. In the case of Yes in Step 1760, in Step 1762, the sorting game execution control means MP36 turns off the sorting start demonstration flag. Next, at step 1762, the distribution game execution control means MP36 has a long opening pattern of the second big prize opening C20 having the specific area C22 (for example, it is an opening for 5 seconds, and a game ball enters the specific area C22). Set an open pattern in which a sphere is easy), and proceed to Step 1765. In the present embodiment, the opening time (5 seconds in this example) when the long opening pattern of the second big prize opening C20 in the sorting game execution round is selected is the first time in the rounds other than the sorting game execution round. It is shorter than the opening time of the big prize opening C10 (30 seconds in this example), and the player has selected not to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening C20 in the sorting game execution round. Even in this case, the game can be progressed without causing the player to wait for a long time.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1755, in step 1764, the distribution game execution control unit MP36 specifies the short opening pattern of the second big prize opening C20 having the specific area C22 (for example, opening for 0.1 second, specifying An open pattern in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the area C22 is set, and the process proceeds to step 1765.

  Next, at step 1765, the sorting game execution control means MP36 clears (zero clears) the value of the winning ball counter MP33c. Next, at step 1766, the distribution game execution control means MP36 turns on the distribution game execution flag in the flag area of the distribution game related information temporary storage means MB40b. Next, in step 1767, the distribution game execution control means MP36 starts to open the second big prize opening C20 according to the opening pattern set in the above-described processing, and proceeds to step 1768. In the case of No in step 1754, the process proceeds to step 1768.

  Next, at step 1768, the distributed game execution control means MP36 refers to the specific area entry detection device C22s, and whether or not there is an initial entry of the game ball into the specific area C22 in the currently executed distribution game execution round. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 1768, in Step 1769, the distribution game execution control means MP36 gives a command related to the specific area entry effect (the effect of notifying the player that the game ball has entered the specific area C22), It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM side (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1770, the allocated game execution control means MP36 turns on the main game probability change transition flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1771. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1768, the process proceeds to step 1771.

  Next, at step 1771, the allocated game execution control means MP36 confirms the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and whether or not a predetermined number (1 in this example) of gaming balls has won the second big winning opening C20. Determine whether or not. Note that the predetermined number related to the second grand prize opening C20 may be changed, but in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls for entering one game ball into the second big prize opening C20 is one. It is a ball (the number of possession balls does not increase even if a game ball is entered into the second big prize opening C20), and the distribution game execution round is configured so that the player can select the game state after the end of the special game The purpose is to do. As a result, even if the predetermined number is increased, only the digestion time of the distributed game execution round is prolonged, so the predetermined number related to the first big prize opening C10 (the number of game balls that are conditions for ending the running round) In this example, it is preferably less than 10 balls).

  If YES in step 1771, the process proceeds to step 1773. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1771, in step 1772, the allocation game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not the opening period (set opening pattern) of the second big prize opening C20 has ended. If Yes in step 1772, the process proceeds to step 1773.

  Next, at step 1773, the distribution game execution control means MP36 closes the second big prize opening C20. Next, in step 1774, the distribution game execution control means MP36 determines that the currently stopped main game symbol is a long open symbol {the second open prize opening C20 in the distribution game execution round is long (in this example, 5 seconds), and in this example, it is determined whether or not 5A, 5B, 7A and 7B}. In the case of Yes in step 1774, in step 1775, the allocated game execution control means MP36 plays the game ball to the specific area C22 during the current round (during the release period of the second big prize opening C20 related to the allocated game execution round). It is determined whether or not there was an incoming ball. In the case of Yes in step 1775, in step 1776, the allocated game execution control means MP36 gives the player the transition to the advantageous state A command (the advantageous state A (details will be described later) after completion of the special game being executed). Command for notification} is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM side (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930), Control goes to step 1778. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1775, in step 1777, the allocated game execution control means MP36 is a game that changes to the advantageous state B transition command {advantageous state B (details will be described later) after completion of the special game being executed. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Then, the process proceeds to step 1778.

  Next, in step 1778, the distribution game execution control means MP36 sets an end demonstration time (the end demonstration time of the distribution game execution round, 3 seconds in this example) in the distribution end demonstration timer MP36t-2. And start. Next, in step 1779, the distribution game execution control means MP36 turns on the distribution completion demonstration flag in the flag area of the distribution game related information temporary storage means MB40b, and proceeds to step 1780. Note that if the answer is No in step 1752, the process proceeds to step 1780. Next, at step 1780, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the distribution end demonstration timer MP36t-2 and determines whether or not the timer value is zero. In the case of Yes in Step 1780, in Step 1781, the allocated game execution control means MP36 turns off the distribution completion demo flag in the flag area of the allocated game related information temporary storage means MB40b, and proceeds to Step 1782. To do. In the case of No in step 1774, the process proceeds to step 1782. Next, at step 1782, the allocated game execution control means MP36 turns off the allocated game execution flag in the flag area of the allocated game related information temporary storage means MB40b. Next, at step 1783, the allocation game execution control means MP36 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (increments) (ends the allocation game execution round), and proceeds to the next process (the process at step 1734). Transition. In the case of No in step 1760, step 1772, or step 1780, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1734).

  In the present embodiment, the two large winning openings C10 and the second large winning opening C20 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one large winning opening is provided. But you can. In such a configuration, in a round other than the distribution game execution round in the special game, even if a game ball enters the specific area C22 (assuming that the game ball has passed through the specific area entry detection device C22s) It is also preferable to invalidate the detection of the incoming ball. Further, a shielding member that can change the ease of entering the game ball into the specific area C22 is provided, and in rounds other than the distribution game execution round, the game ball cannot enter the specific area C22 by the shielding member or It is also preferable to make it difficult. By configuring in this way, the same action as in the present embodiment can be realized with one big winning opening. If there is only one grand prize opening, the number of winning balls in the big prize opening or the number of game balls that will be released will be adjusted. It is preferable that the game balls acquired by the player in the special game are made substantially the same depending on whether or not the game balls are entered into the big prize opening.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, the specific game control means MP50 determines that the currently stopped main game symbol is a long open symbol {the second big winning opening C20 is open for a long time in the distributed game execution round (in this example, 5 seconds). In this example, it is determined whether or not it is 5A, 5B, 7A and 7B}. If Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b and determines whether or not the main game probability change transition reservation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1806, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, at step 1807, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game probability change transition reservation flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1808, the specific game control means MP50 sets the counter value of the short time counter MP52c to a predetermined number A (in this example, 65535 times, and the counter value is substantially greater than 0 until the next special game win. Is set, and the process proceeds to Step 1824.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1802, in step 1814, the specific game control means MP50 confirms the game state at the time of winning the special game temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b in step 1604. Next, in step 1816, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the gaming state confirmed in step 1814, and determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the special winning is a non-probability variation gaming state and a time shortening gaming state. To do. If YES in step 1816, the process proceeds to step 1818. In the case of No in step 1804, the process proceeds to step 1818. Next, in step 1818, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number B (90 times in this example) to the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1824.

  Next, in step 1824, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1826, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910). In addition, also when it is No at step 1816, it transfers to the following process (process of step 1910).

  In this embodiment, when the main game probability change transition reservation flag is ON in step 1804, the predetermined number of times A (65535) is set in the time reduction number counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, without setting the time reduction number in the time reduction number counter, a probability variation number counter (a counter in which the main game probability variation flag is turned off when the counter value becomes 0) is provided, and the probability variation number counter has a predetermined number of times. A (65535) may be set. Further, the predetermined number of times A (65535) may be set in both the probability variation number counter and the time reduction number counter MP52c.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 26, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process based on information received from the main side (main control board M 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 (e) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (e) is executed, as shown in the process of (e) of the figure, first, in step 2100, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM performs a stay stage determination process to be described later. Execute. Next, in step 2200, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a hold information management process to be described later. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a prefetch effect execution determination process described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2700, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2900, the sub game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes a display command transmission control process (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2900) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5F is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is sent to one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (f). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM 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 stay stage determination process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the specific game has started (shifted from the normal gaming state to the advantageous state A or the advantageous state B on the main side). It is determined whether it is timing. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the background effect display control means SM23 sets an initial value (for example, 1) in the stay stage management counter SM23c. Next, in step 2106, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on a specific game running flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b. Next, in step 2108, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the advantageous state A flag or the advantageous state B flag based on the gaming state to be transferred (for example, when shifting to the advantageous state A: the advantageous state A flag is turned on). When shifting to the advantageous state B: the advantageous state B flag is turned on), and the process proceeds to step 2122.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in steps 2110 to 2120, processing related to the end of the specific game is executed. First, in step 2110, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether it is the timing when the special game is started. If Yes in step 2110, the process proceeds to step 2116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2110, in step 2112, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the advantageous state B flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 2112, in step 2114, the background effect display control means SM 23 refers to the stay stage management counter SM 23 c, and the counter value is the upper limit of the number of time reductions (predetermined number B described above. In this example, 90 times) (for example, the counter value is 91 or more). If Yes in step 2114, the process proceeds to step 2116.

  Next, in step 2116, the background effect display control means SM23 resets (zero clears) the value of the stay stage management counter SM23c. Next, in step 2118 and step 2120, the background effect display control means SM23, in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, the specific game running flag and the advantageous state A flag or the advantageous state B flag ( Either one that is turned on) is turned off, and the process proceeds to Step 2122. Note that if the result is No in step 2112 or step 2114, the process proceeds to step 2122.

  Next, in step 2122, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the specific game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2122, in step 2124, the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a new main game symbol has been stopped and displayed. In the case of Yes in step 2124, in step 2126, the background effect display control means SM23 increments the value of the stay stage management counter SM23c by 1 and proceeds to step 2128. Note that if the result of Step 2124 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2128.

  Next, in step 2128, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the advantageous state A flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2128, in step 2130, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the advantageous state A dedicated stage as a stay stage (temporarily stores in the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b), and performs the next processing (step 2200). The process proceeds to (1).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2128, in step 2132, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the advantageous state B dedicated stage as the stay stage (temporarily stores in the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b), and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to step 2200). Even in the case of No in step 2122, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and receives a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main control board M side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) is received. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (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 2206, the drawing hold information display control means SM22, based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side, holds hold information (in particular, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery or the main control). The main game symbol determination result lottery result determined in advance on the substrate M side based on the random number value is temporarily stored in the drawing holding information temporary storage means SM22b, and the process proceeds to Step 2216.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2202, in step 2208, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and has received a symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2208, in step 2210, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2212, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 deletes the hold information related to the symbol variation from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2214, the sub game control means (sub main control part) SM accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2216. . Next, in step 2216, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 makes full use of the effect display means SS on the effect display device SG (in particular, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the figure hold information temporary storage means SM22b are turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2300). In the case of No in step 2208, the process proceeds to step 2216.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of prefetch effect execution determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the reservation prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the advantageous state flag A is on. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2400, the hold-ahead pre-production effect execution control means SM26 executes a pre-reading effect execution determination process A described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2302, in step 2304, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the advantageous state flag B is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2304, in step 2450, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 executes a prefetch effect execution determination process B which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2500). Even in the case of No in step 2304, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2500). Here, in this example, it is configured to be able to execute the hold pre-reading effect only in the advantageous state A or the advantageous state B (that is, the specific gaming state), but is not limited to this, the normal gaming state (non-game state) Even in the probability variation gaming state and the non-time-reduced gaming state, the reservation pre-reading effect may be executed.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect execution determination process A according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the prefetch effect execution counter SM26c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether the newly generated hold is a hold on the second main game side. Determine whether or not.

  In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2408, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k holds the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (particularly, a lottery random number for determination, a variation mode determination random number, etc.). Based on the above, the determination result of the new hold and the variation time are preliminarily determined. Next, in step 2410, the holding pre-reading effect execution possibility determining means SM26k determines that the new holding is a long open big hit (the second big winning opening C20 is opened in an opening / closing manner that makes it easy to enter a ball based on the prior determination result. It is determined whether or not the hold is a big hit). In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2412, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a pre-reading effect lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2), and the process proceeds to step 2426.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2410, in step 2413, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not the new hold is a hold that is lost based on the prior determination result. In the case of Yes in step 2413, in step 2414, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k may make the new hold variation time equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) based on the prior determination result. It is determined whether it is confirmed. Here, when the change time is preliminarily determined, for example, when the change mode random number value of the new hold is 600 to 1023, the change time is 10 seconds or more regardless of the number of hold at the time of the new hold. Can be determined (see FIG. 11). In the case of Yes in step 2414, in step 2416, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination means SM26k is selected with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/4 but may be lower than the winning probability in step 2412). The pre-reading effect lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step 2426.

  Next, in step 2426, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not the pre-reading effect lottery (the lottery of either step 2412 or step 2416) has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2426, in step 2428, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the number of holds temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and holds that won the lottery (trigger hold). Deriving the number Ha (0 to 4 times) of fluctuation stoppage of the main game symbol until the game is digested. Next, in step 2430, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the stay stage management counter SM23c and, based on the counter value, determines the number of times Hb of the main game symbol to be varied until the current stay stage ends. To derive.

  Here, the fluctuation stop count Hb includes the fluctuation stop count of the symbol that is currently being displayed in a variable manner. In addition, since whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is determined at the time of starting the change, as will be described later, when the symbol is changing, the pre-reading effect can be executed from the next change in which the changing symbol is stopped. is there.

  Next, in step 2432, the pending prefetch effect execution possibility determination unit SM26k executes the prefetch effect (Ha in this example) is the minimum number of prefetch effects (the minimum number of times for executing an effective prefetch effect). For example, it is determined whether or not it is two times or more. In the case of Yes in step 2432, in step 2434, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k satisfies the relationship that Ha and Hb derived Ha and Hb (the pre-reading effect ends during the current stay stage). Whether or not). In the case of Yes in step 2434, in step 2436, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k sets Ha to the pre-reading effect execution counter SM26c, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500). It should be noted that even if No in Step 2402, Step 2404, Step 2413, Step 2414, Step 2426, Step 2432 or Step 2434, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 2500).

  In this way, when the pre-reading effects over a plurality of variations are not completed during the current stay stage, the pre-reading effects are not executed (in particular, step 2434), so that the table switching and the pre-reading effects are executed simultaneously. This is not done, and it is possible to avoid a situation that confuses the player. In the present embodiment, after the pre-reading effect lottery is executed, whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is determined according to the determination as to whether or not the end of the stay stage is crossed. The order of such processing may be changed as appropriate, and for example, it may be configured to execute a pre-reading effect lottery after it is determined that the stay stage is crossed (that is, the end of the stay stage is scheduled to be crossed). In some cases, it also includes a configuration in which the pre-reading effect lottery itself is not executed).

  Note that the pre-reading effect in this example may include a change related to the trigger hold in the effect that occurs even with the change related to the trigger hold, that is, the plurality of changes in the pre-read effect over a plurality of changes. For example, an effect in which an effect of the same mode or an effect of the same system is generated from a change before the change related to the trigger hold to a change related to the trigger hold.

  Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, even when the end of the pre-reading effect over a plurality of variations is after the end of the current stay stage (or switching), the pre-reading effect can be executed, When the pre-reading effect over a plurality of fluctuations straddles the end (or switching) of the stay stage, the expectation that becomes a big hit in any of the fluctuations related to the pre-reading effect does not straddle the end (or switching) of the stay stage. You may comprise so that it may be relatively higher than the case where production is performed. In such a configuration, it becomes possible to attract the player's attention on whether or not the pre-reading effect occurs across the end (or switching) of the stay stage (and effect), and the interest of the game It is possible to improve the nature.

  In addition, when the pre-reading effect can be executed even when the pre-reading effect over a plurality of fluctuations is after the end (or switching) of the current stay stage, the pre-reading effect is until the final change at which the current stay stage ends. It may be configured to end (suspend) at. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is interrupted, a pre-reading effect different from the interrupted pre-reading effect (for example, a pre-reading effect or other effects corresponding to the effect at the stay stage after switching) can be executed instead. May be.

  In addition, in a certain stay stage, a high expectation effect or a pre-reading effect informing that a variation mode having a long variation time is selected in the subsequent variation, and the high expectation effect or When the variation mode with a long variation time is not selected, the high expectation effect or the variation mode with a long variation time may be selected at the next stay stage. In such a configuration, it is desirable that the pre-reading effect in the next stay stage is an effect in accordance with the next stay stage.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect execution determination process B according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. First, in step 2452, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the pre-reading effect execution counter SM26c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 2452, in step 2454, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether the newly generated hold is a hold on the second main game side. Determine whether or not.

  In the case of Yes in step 2454, in step 2458, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k holds the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (especially, a lottery random number for determination, a variation mode determination random number, etc.). Based on the above, the determination result of the new hold and the variation time are preliminarily determined. Next, in step 2460, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not the new hold is a big hit based on the result of the prior determination. In the case of Yes in step 2460, in step 2462, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a pre-reading effect lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3), and the process proceeds to step 2476.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2460, in step 2464, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k is based on the prior determination result, and the new hold variation time becomes a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or more. It is determined whether or not Here, when the change time is preliminarily determined, for example, when the change mode random number value of the new hold is 840 to 1023, the change time is 10 seconds or more regardless of the hold number at the time of the new hold. Can be determined (see FIG. 11). In the case of Yes in step 2464, in step 2466, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k is selected with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/5, but may be lower than the winning probability in step 2462). The pre-reading effect lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step 2476.

  Next, at step 2476, the pending pre-reading effect execution possibility determination means SM26k determines whether or not the pre-reading effect lottery (the lottery of either step 2462 or step 2466) has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2476, in step 2478, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the number of holds temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and holds that won the lottery (trigger hold). Deriving the number Ha (0 to 4 times) of fluctuation stoppage of the main game symbol until the game is digested. Next, in step 2480, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the stay stage management counter SM23c, and based on the counter value, calculates the number of times Hb of the main game symbol changes until the current stay stage ends. To derive.

  Next, in step 2482, the pending pre-reading effect execution enable / disable determining unit SM26k executes the pre-reading effect (Ha in this example) as the minimum number of pre-reading effects (the minimum number of times for executing a valid pre-reading effect). For example, it is determined whether or not it is two times or more. In the case of Yes in step 2482, in step 2484, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k satisfies that the derived Ha and Hb satisfy the relationship Ha ≦ Hb (the pre-reading effect ends during the current stay stage). Whether or not). In the case of Yes in step 2484, in step 2486, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k sets Ha to the pre-reading effect execution counter SM26c, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500). It should be noted that if any of Step 2452, Step 2454, Step 2464, Step 2476, Step 2482, or Step 2484 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2506, the drawing display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means SM11b (symbol information ( Referring to the stop symbol / variation mode relating to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, when the stop symbol relating 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 SM21b (and the notice effect related) Distribution temporary storage unit SM24b, temporarily stored in the reach demonstration related information temporary storage means SM25b).

  Next, in step 2550, the drawing display content determination means SM21n executes an effect content determination process described later. Next, in step 2508, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2600 processing). Transition. Even in the case of No in step 2502, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, at step 2552, the reach effect display control means SM25 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the specific game running flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the reach effect display control means SM25 refers to the effect content determination table SM25ta (particularly, the table for normal game) based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2508).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, on the other hand, in the case of No in step 2552, that is, in the specific game state, in step 2556, the reach effect display control means SM25 refers to the prefetch effect execution counter SM26c, and the counter value Is greater than 0 (a situation where a prefetch effect is executed). In the case of Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the pending prefetch effect execution control means SM26 decrements (decrements) the value of the prefetch effect execution counter SM26c. Next, in step 2560, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and determines whether or not the advantageous state A flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2560, in step 2564, the holding pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 reads the pre-reading effect dedicated to the “advantageous state A dedicated stage” {for example, in the left column, the middle column, and the right column as the stop symbol of the lose symbol. Set a command to display an effect that the decorative pattern of the same color is stopped and displayed (that is, it is preferable that the decorative pattern of the same color is hard to be stopped and displayed as a losing pattern at the time of pre-reading)} Control goes to step 2574.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2560, in other words, if the advantageous state B flag is on, in step 2568, the hold prefetch effect execution execution control means SM26 refers to the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and sets the current set. It is determined whether or not the stay stage being performed is the “long production stage”. In the case of Yes in step 2568, in step 2570, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 reads a prefetch effect dedicated to the “long effect stage” (for example, “at the beginning of the change XX times…!” And a prefetch effect execution counter SM26c. A command for displaying the value of (displaying the value of) is set, and the process proceeds to step 2574. Note that if the result is No in step 2556, the process proceeds to step 2574.

  Next, in step 2574, the reach effect display control means SM25 refers to the effect content determination table SM25ta (particularly, the table for specific games) based on the main game symbol variation mode and the currently set stay stage. Then, the contents of the effect are determined, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2508). Although not shown, in this embodiment, when the stay stage is the stage for exclusive use of the advantageous state A, the effect mode (the display format of the effect, and the background effect is displayed while staying in the same effect mode. Whether the production mode is determined while the player is playing, such as being constant, the sound aspect being the same, or the production content related to the fluctuation being the production content of the same system If the enemy character appears, the battle mode will be a big hit. On the other hand, if the stay stage is an advantageous state B-only stage, the production mode will be a big hit if a trap is avoided or a hidden treasure is found. The “search mode” is configured, and an effect suitable for the effect mode is executed.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2606, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2608, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2610. In the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to step 2610.

  Next, in step 2610, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2610, in step 2611, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2612, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines the decorative symbol change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether it has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2612, in step 2614, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). The process proceeds to step 2630.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2612, in step 2616, the decoration symbol display control means SM21 decorates the decoration based on the drawing variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the symbol stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2616, in step 2618, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) (the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2900). The process proceeds to step 2630.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2616, in step 2620, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25), the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect). Based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage means SM25b), it is determined whether the display timing of the preview image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2620, in step 2622, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) set the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2900). At step 2630, and the process proceeds to step 2630. In the case of No in step 2620, the process proceeds to step 2630.

  Next, in step 2630, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, the main game from the main control board M side). Information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed = determine whether or not a symbol fixed display instruction command has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2630, in step 2631, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmits it to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). To do). Next, in step 2632, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2634, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2700 processing). To do. In addition, also when it is No in step 2610 or step 2630, it transfers to the next process (process of step 2700).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b 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 2704, in step 2706 and step 2708, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the effect display device. A big hit start display is performed on the SG (appropriate display is performed based on the type of the big hit), and the process proceeds to step 2710. Note that if the result is No in step 2702, the process proceeds to step 2710.

  Next, in step 2710, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (gameability and jackpots). It may be executed as needed based on the type). Next, at step 2712, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a game selection instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2712, in step 2714, the background effect display control means SM23 displays that the gaming state to be shifted after the special game is different depending on whether or not the specific area C22 is entered (for example, “left-handed attacker Set the command (displayed to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2900) Control goes to step 2716. Note that if the result in Step 2712 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2716. In the present embodiment, during the distributed game start demonstration time, the “display that the game state to be transferred after the special game is different depending on the presence or absence of entering the specific area C22” is executed. The distribution game start demonstration time is preferably longer than the time between rounds other than the distribution game execution round (start demonstration time of a round other than the distribution game execution round). By configuring in this way, it is possible to guarantee the time for executing “display that the gaming state to be transferred after the special game is different depending on the presence or absence of entering the specific area C22”.

  Next, in step 2716, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a specific area entry command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2716, in step 2718, the background effect display control means SM23 is an effect of informing the player that the game ball has entered the specific area C22 (for example, “V ”Is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process in step 2900), and the process proceeds to step 2720. In the case of No in step 2716, the process also proceeds to step 2720.

  Next, in step 2720, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a predetermined timing (for example, the end timing of the sixth round) has been reached during the special game. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2720, in step 2722, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether there is a hold that will be a big hit in the main game hold. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2722, in step 2724, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the first hold that becomes the big win is the long open big hit (second big prize opening C20 It is determined whether or not the suspension is a big hit that is opened in an opening / closing mode that facilitates entry. In the case of Yes in step 2724, in step 2726, the background effect display control means SM23 is an effect that informs that there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold, such as a special sound effect. A command relating to reproduction or execution of an effect in which a specific character is displayed is set, and the process proceeds to step 2728. Note that if the result is No in Step 2720, Step 2722, or Step 2724, the process proceeds to Step 2728.

  In addition, it is preferable that the on-hold consecutive villa effect executed in step 2726 is an effect mode different from the pre-read effect dedicated to the advantageous state A dedicated stage and the pre-read effect dedicated to the advantageous state B dedicated stage. With such a configuration, the diversification of the effects can be realized, and the player can recognize that the prefetch effect that can be executed only during the special game is executed. In this embodiment, the generation timing of the on-hold consecutive resort production is set at the end of the final round (6R in this example) in the special game being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be set before the display timing indicating that the game state to be transferred differs depending on whether or not the player enters the specific area C22. Therefore, the player does not have to worry about whether or not to enter the game ball in the specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20 in the sorting game execution round. Further, when it is configured so that the on-hold consecutive resort effect can be generated before the timing of executing the display indicating that the game state to be transferred differs depending on whether or not the specific area C22 is entered, the main game on hold at the timing of step 2724 If there is a hold that is a big hit only in the probability variation gaming state, an effect suggesting that a game ball be entered in the specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20 is executed in step 2714 (If the ball is not entered into the specific area C22, it will be lost). With such a configuration, loss of the player's profit can be prevented, and a user-friendly gaming machine can be obtained.

  Next, in step 2728, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not an advantageous state A transition command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2728, in step 2730, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for displaying the fact that it will shift to the advantageous state A (for example, displaying “Battle mode start (continuation)!”) (Step 2900). In the display command transmission control process, the process is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2736. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2728, in step 2732, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not an advantageous state B transition command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2732, in step 2734, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for displaying the fact that it will shift to the advantageous state B (for example, displaying “start search mode (continuation)!”) (Step 2900). In the display command transmission control process, the process is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2736. In the case of No in step 2732, the process proceeds to step 2736.

  Next, in step 2736, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2736, in step 2738, the background effect display control means SM23 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2740, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2900). . Note that if the result is No in step 2704 or step 2736, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2900).

  Although not shown, it may be configured such that the effect during execution of the special game differs depending on the type of the special game. When configured in this way, for example, during the execution of a special game with the largest number of rounds (in this example, a special game related to 7A and 7B symbols, which is 16R), the player is most profitable. It is preferable to execute an effect that can be recognized as such (for example, an effect that congratulates the player with a flashy effect). In the present embodiment, the special game with the largest number of rounds is a special game in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open in the distribution game execution round, and the special game with the highest profit for the player. It has become a game. Further, the special game execution may be different depending on the game state and / or the stay stage at the time of the special game win. In such a configuration, for example, if the stay stage at the time of winning the special game is an advantageous state A exclusive stage, a battle effect (effect to battle with enemy characters) is executed, etc. It is desirable to execute an effect suitable for the stay stage as an effect during the execution of the special game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a display indicating that the game state to be transferred differs depending on whether or not a specific area C22 is entered, which is set in step 2714, is executed during the distribution game start demonstration time, and step 2730. In addition, the display of the transition to the advantageous state A and the display of the transition to the advantageous state B set in step 2734 are executed during the distribution game end demonstration time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display set in the step 2714 may be executed at the start of a special game or during a special game start demonstration time (not shown in this example), or set at the steps 2730 and 2734. The display may be executed during the special game end demonstration time, and will be changed as appropriate if it does not interfere with the progress of the player's game or the player misidentifies the game state. It does not matter.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a timing chart according to the gaming state transition in the present embodiment. In particular, the upper part of the figure is an operation diagram in the case of entering a specific area C22 during a special game (especially a distribution game execution round). It is an effect | action figure at the time of not entering the specific area | region C22 during execution round).

  First, the extended villa mode in the advantageous state A will be described with reference to the timing chart in the upper part of FIG. First, at the timing of 1 in the figure, when the first main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “4A”, the 6R special game (the second big prize opening C20 is shortened in the distribution game execution round). Release) is executed.

  Next, at the timing 2 in the figure, the execution of the special game ends. In addition, since the entry of the game ball into the specific area C22 is not detected during the special game, the game state is shifted to the normal game state (the non-probability variation game state and the non-time shortened game state) after the special game ends.

  Next, at the timing of 3 in the figure, when the first main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “5A”, the 6R special game (the second big prize opening C20 is set in the distribution game execution round). Long release) is executed.

  Next, at the timing of 4 in the figure (not particularly shown, during the execution of the distribution game execution round), the entry of a game ball into the specific area C22 is detected (in this example, the player is special The case where the advantageous state A is selected as the gaming state after the game ends will be described as an example).

  Next, at the timing of 5 in the figure, the special game ends. Further, since the entry of the game ball into the specific area C22 is detected during the special game, the game state after the special game is shifted to the advantageous state A (the probability variation game state and the time reduction game state).

  Next, at the timing of 6 in the figure, when the second main game symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol “5B”, the 6R special game (the second big prize opening C20 is set in the distribution game execution round). Long release) is executed. Further, due to the start of the special game, the gaming state shifts to a normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortened gaming state).

  Next, at the timing of 7 in the figure (not particularly shown, during the execution of the distribution game execution round), the entry of a game ball into the specific area C22 is detected (in this example, the player is special The case where the advantageous state A is selected as the gaming state after the game ends will be described as an example).

  Next, at the timing of 8 in the figure, the special game ends. Further, since the entry of the game ball into the specific area C22 is detected during the special game, the game state after the special game is shifted to the advantageous state A (the probability variation game state and the time reduction game state).

  Here, as shown in 3 to 8 in the figure, after the transition to the advantageous state A through the long open big hit, the game in the second main game symbol is mainly executed and the second main game side In the case of the first main game side, when the big hit is won, the long open big hit is easily selected (that is, a special game and an advantageous state are alternately repeated, which is a so-called extended game mode).

  Next, at the timing of 9 in the figure, when the second main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “4B”, the 6R special game (the second big prize opening C20 is displayed in the distribution game execution round). (Short open) is executed. Further, due to the start of the special game, the gaming state shifts to a normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortened gaming state).

  Next, at the timing 10 in the figure, the special game ends. In addition, during the special game, since the entry of the game ball into the specific area C22 is not detected, the game state after the special game ends is shifted to the normal game state (non-probability variation game state and non-time-reduced game state). .

  As described above, in the advantageous state A, winning the short opening big hit is the termination condition of the extended mode (end timing is at the end of the short opening big hit).

Next, the extended mode in the advantageous state B will be described with reference to the timing chart in the lower part of FIG.
First, at the timing a in the figure, the 6R special game (the second big prize opening C20 is shortened in the distribution game execution round) triggered by the fact that the first main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “4A”. Release) is executed.

  Next, at the timing b in the figure, the execution of the special game ends. In addition, since the big hit symbol is “4A” and the game ball has not entered the specific area C22 during the special game, the normal game state (non-stochastic game state and non-time-reduced game state) is entered. To do.

  Next, at the timing of c in the figure, when the first main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “5A”, the special game of 6R (the second big prize opening C20 is set in the distribution game execution round). Long release) is executed.

  Next, the special game ends at the timing of d in the figure. Also, because the jackpot symbol is “5A” and no game ball has entered the specific area C22 during the special game (during the execution of the special game related to the long open jackpot) (in this example, the player Will be described as an example of the case where the advantageous state B is selected as the gaming state after the end of the special game.

  Next, at the timing of e in the figure, the 6R special game (in the distribution game execution round, the second big prize opening C20 is opened when the second main game symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol “5B”. Long release) is executed. Further, due to the start of the special game, the gaming state shifts to a normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortened gaming state).

  Next, at the timing f in the figure, the special game ends. Also, because the jackpot symbol is “5A” and no game ball has entered the specific area C22 during the special game (during the execution of the special game related to the long open jackpot) (in this example, the player Will be described as an example of the case where the advantageous state B is selected as the gaming state after the end of the special game.

  Here, as shown by c to f in the figure, after the transition to the advantageous state B through the long open big hit, the game in the second main game symbol is mainly executed. Further, in the advantageous state B, the transition to the time-reduced gaming state is made after the end of the special game related to either the big opening big hit or the short opening big hit (that is, the special game and the advantageous state are repeated alternately). This is the so-called renzo mode).

  Next, at the timing of g in the figure, the advantageous state B ends when the second main game symbol is stopped and displayed 90 times (the lost symbol is continuously 90 times) after shifting to the advantageous state B. Then, a transition is made to the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time-reduced gaming state).

  As described above, in the advantageous state B, the lost symbol is continuously displayed and stopped 90 times (that is, the winning game is not won in the 90 fluctuations in the time-saving gaming state). This is an end condition.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a table showing an example of transition of main gaming states in the present embodiment. In this example, since the second main gaming side in the normal gaming state and the first main gaming side in the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B are irregular cases {the gaming machine according to this embodiment is normal In the gaming state, the game is progressed by making a left strike (adjusting the launching intensity of the game ball and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the game area D30 as seen from the player), and the advantageous state In the middle, it is configured to advance the game by hitting to the right (adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball so that the game ball flows down to the right of the game area D30 as seen from the player). Is omitted, and when the second big prize opening C20 is short-opened in the distribution game, the game ball does not enter the specific area C22 (related to the short opening of the second big prize opening C20) Opening time is essentially a game ball It is exemplified as for an open time incapable of spheres). As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the game state to be transferred after the special game is finished is determined based on “the game state at the time of big hit”, “the jackpot symbol”, “the entry to the specific area”. It is comprised so that. Here, when the distributed game related to the long open is executed, regardless of the “gaming state at the time of big hit”, whether or not the game ball enters the specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20, It is supplemented that the player can select a game state to be transferred after the special game is finished.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the profit rate is substantially the same, the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state advantageous state A and the non-stochastic variation gaming state and the time shortening There are two game states, an advantageous state B which is a game state, and during the execution of a special game related to the long open big hit symbol, depending on whether or not the game ball enters a specific area, By configuring the game state to be shifted to the advantageous state A or the advantageous state B after the end, it is possible to select a gaming state after the end of the special game. It can be created.

  In the present embodiment, in a case where the player enters a specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20 in a distributed game execution round with a long open big hit, a case where the game ball is not entered and a case where the game ball is not entered after that. The expected value of the profit rate (the expected value of the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B) is substantially the same. Here, a specific number of average resorts (the average number of wins before winning the normal gaming state) when the advantageous state A is continuously selected and when the advantageous state B is continuously selected. The calculation formula will be described in detail.

  First, in the case of the advantageous state A, the probability of winning the jackpot during the advantageous state A is “100%”, and the probability of transitioning to the advantageous state A after the big hit at the time of winning the big hit (continuation rate at the time of winning the big hit ) Is 768/1024 (the sum of the symbol determination random values of 5B and 7B / the total of the symbol determination random values on the second main game side) × 100 = 75%, so the continuation rate (winning the jackpot) Thus, the probability of shifting to the advantageous state A after the big hit ends) is “(100 × 75) / 100 = 75%”. Since the end condition of the advantageous state A is that the short open big hit ends after winning the short open big hit (because the final big win wins and ends), the average ream when the advantageous state A continues to be selected The number of villas is "4 times + 1 time = 5 times" by adding "1 time", which is the trigger for the end of advantageous state A, to "1 / {(100-75) / 100} = 4 times". "

Next, in the advantageous state B, the big hit probability at the time of staying in the advantageous state B (hit probability in the non-stochastic variation gaming state) is 1 / 56.5, and the number of time reductions is 90 times. The probability of winning the jackpot is “{1− (55.5 / 56.5) ⁹⁰ } × 100 = 80%”, and the probability of being able to shift to the advantageous state B after the jackpot is over at the time of winning the jackpot ( Since the continuation rate at the time of winning the jackpot) is “100%”, the continuation rate (the probability of winning the jackpot and shifting to the advantageous state B after the jackpot is ended) is “(80 × 100) / 100 = 80% " Since the end condition of the advantageous state B is that the jackpot is not won until the change of the main game symbol of the short time (90 times in this example) is finished (because it is ended without winning the jackpot), it is advantageous. The average number of extended resorts when the state B is continuously selected is “1 ÷ {(100−80) / 100} = 5 times”.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the average number of extended resorts when the advantageous state A is continuously selected and when the advantageous state B is continuously selected is the same (strictly substantially the same) “5 times”. Thus, the profit rate of the player is impaired regardless of whether or not the game ball is entered in the specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20 in the long-open big hit allocation game execution round. Since it is configured so that the player does not have the game game, the player can select a game according to his / her preference in the distributed game execution round of the long open big hit.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that the end condition for the advantageous state A is that the short open big hit ends after winning the short open big hit, and the end condition for the advantageous state B is the number of time reductions (90 times in this example). As the winning game is not won until the end of the change of the main game symbols, the average number of extended games in the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B is made the same, thereby reducing the profit rate of the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B. Although it is configured to be the same, it is sufficient that the average number of extended resorts is the same in the configuration in which the profit ratio is substantially the same. The average selection number may be configured to be the same by adjusting the symbol selection ratio, the number of time reductions in the advantageous state B, the jackpot probability when staying in the advantageous state A and / or the advantageous state B, and the like. Further, if the profit rate of the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B is substantially the same, the average number of extended games may be different. For example, the opening time of the second big prize opening C20, the number of prize balls, the maximum number of balls entered Even if it is configured such that the profit rate is substantially the same by adjusting the number (the number of balls entered to the second big prize opening C20 that becomes the end of the distribution game execution round), the number of distribution game execution rounds, etc. Good.

(Modification 1)
In the present embodiment, the variation mode determination table at the time of staying in the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B is one type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are a plurality of variation mode determination tables. The variation mode determination table that is referred to when staying in the gaming state may be changed. Therefore, such a configuration is referred to as a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Here, the gaming machine according to the modified example 1 from the present embodiment has the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 for determining the variation mode of the main game symbol in the limited frequency state (details will be described later). The limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 includes a limited frequency variation mode lottery table MN52ta that is referred to in the limited frequency state, a limited frequency counter MN52c that can measure the number of changes in the main game symbol in the limited frequency state, and the limited frequency. Limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b for temporarily storing information related to the state.

  Note that the limited frequency means that the type and / or the selection rate of the variation mode of the main game symbol after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed indicates the variation mode of the main game symbol before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (limited frequency state) different from the type and / or selectivity.

  First, FIG. 29 shows the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol) related to the subroutine of Step 1400 (1) {Step 1400 (2)} in FIG. 9 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of a display process. The changes from the present embodiment are Step 1412 (Modification 1) and Step 1416 (Modification 1) to Step 1424 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to refer to the limited frequency table when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol. It is to be configured to obtain. That is, after determining the stop symbol related to the main game symbol at Step 1410, at Step 1412 (Variant 1), the limited frequency variation mode determining unit MN52 refers to the limited frequency related information temporary storage unit MN52b, and the limited frequency flag A {A flag for determining a limited frequency table to be referred to, which is turned on in Step 1812 (Variable 1) described later} and a limited frequency flag B {a flag for determining a limited frequency table to be referenced, It is determined whether or not all of the later-described step 1822 (change 1) is turned off. If YES in step 1412 (Variant 1), the process proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1412 (variant 1), in step 1416 (variant 1), the limited frequency variation mode determining unit MN52 refers to the limited frequency related information temporary storage unit MN52b and the limited frequency flag A is turned on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1416 (variant 1), in step 1450, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 executes a limited frequency table determination process A, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 1418 (variant 1). On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1416 (Modified 1), in Step 1500 (Modified 1), the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 executes a limited frequency table determining process B, which will be described later, and proceeds to Step 1418 (Modified 1). Transition.

  Next, in step 1418 (variant 1), the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 refers to the limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table to be referenced, which is determined in step 1450 (variant 1) or step 1500 (variant 1). Based on the MN52ta (limited frequency table), 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 variation mode lottery random number), the main game symbol variation mode is determined. These are temporarily stored in the limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b. Next, in step 1420 (variant 1), the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the limited frequency counter MN52c (decrement). Next, in Step 1422 (Variation 1), the limited frequency variation mode determination unit MN52 refers to the limited frequency counter MN52c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in Step 1422 (Variable 1), in Step 1424 (Variable 1), the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 has the limited frequency flag A and the limited frequency in the flag area of the limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b. The flag B is turned off (this processing is not executed for the non-on flag of the limited frequency flag A and the limited frequency flag B), and the process proceeds to step 1426. Note that if the result is No in Step 1422 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 1426.

  Next, FIG. 30 is a main game table referred to in the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) in the first modification from the present embodiment. The change from this embodiment is about the main game table 3, and when determining the variation mode of the main game symbols in the specific game state (advantageous state A, advantageous state B), refer to the limited frequency table described later. Therefore, the main game table is not referred to.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the limited frequency table determination process A according to the subroutine of Step 1450 (Modification 1) in FIG. 29 in Modification 1 from this embodiment. First, at step 1452, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 refers to the limited frequency counter MN52c and determines whether or not the counter value G is within the first stage range A (65535 ≧ G> 65500). To do. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 determines the limited frequency table to be referred to when determining the variation mode (variation time) by the variation as the limited frequency table A1, and then The process proceeds to {Process of Step 1418 (Modification 1)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1452, in step 1456, the limited frequency variation mode determination unit MN52 determines the limited frequency table to be referred to when determining the variation mode (variation time) by the variation as the limited frequency table A2. , The process proceeds to {the process of step 1418 (variant 1)}.

  Here, FIG. 33 is an example of the limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta in the first modification from the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the limited frequency table (limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta) is composed of a limited frequency table A1, a limited frequency table A2, a limited frequency table B1, a limited frequency table B2, and a limited frequency table B3. In the case of the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state (advantageous state A) after the end of the special game, the “limited frequency table A1 → the limited frequency table A2” When the limited frequency table to be referred to changes in sequence and becomes a non-stochastic variable gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (advantageous state B) after the end of the special game, based on the number of fluctuations of the main game symbol, The limited frequency table referred to in the order of “table B1 → limited frequency table B2 → limited frequency table B3” is switched. Cormorant is configured.

  The left side of the figure is a limited frequency table A1 and a limited frequency table A2 of a limited frequency table that can be referred to in the probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state (advantageous state A). First, the limited frequency table A1 can be referred to when the value of the limited frequency counter MN52c (for example, G) is a value within a predetermined range (65535 ≧ G> 65500), while the limited frequency table A2 is It is a table which can be referred when the limited frequency counter value G is a value within a predetermined range (65500 ≧ G). Further, in both the limited frequency table A1 and the limited frequency table A2, there are one type of variation mode related to winning and two types of variation mode related to loss. Further, at the time of losing, the limited frequency table A2 is more easily selected with a relatively short variation time than the limited frequency table A1. With this configuration, when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state, it is determined that the gaming state will continue until the next special game winning, so a predetermined period (this example) Then, from the end of the special game to the end of the 35th fluctuation), when the big hit is not won, by changing the table to be referred from the limited frequency table A1 to the limited frequency table A2, the variation time becomes relatively short Thus, the time until winning the big hit is shortened, and the player's fatigue can be reduced.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the limited frequency table determination process B according to the subroutine of Step 1500 (Modification 1) in FIG. 29 in Modification 1 from this embodiment. First, in step 1502, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 refers to the limited frequency counter MN52c and determines whether or not the counter value G is a value within the first stage range B (90 ≧ G> 40). To do. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 determines the limited frequency table to be referred to when determining the variation mode (variation time) by the variation as the limited frequency table B1, and then The process proceeds to {Process of Step 1418 (Modification 1)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1502, in step 1506, the limited frequency fluctuation mode determining means MN52 refers to the limited frequency counter MN52c, and the counter value G is a value within the second stage range B (40 ≧ G> 10). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 determines the limited frequency table to be referred to when determining the variation mode (variation time) by the variation as the limited frequency table B2, and then The process proceeds to {Process of Step 1418 (Modification 1)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1506, in step 1510, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 determines the limited frequency table to be referred to when determining the variation mode (variation time) by the variation as the limited frequency table B3. , The process proceeds to {the process of step 1418 (variant 1)}.

  Here, the right side of FIG. 33 is the limited frequency table B1, the limited frequency table B2, and the limited frequency table B3 of the limited frequency table that can be referred to in the non-stochastic variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state (advantageous state B). First, the limited frequency table B1 can be referred to when the limited frequency counter value G is a value within a predetermined range (90 ≧ G> 40). Further, the fluctuation time at the time of hitting is relatively long compared to the fluctuation time at the time of loss. Note that the limited frequency table B1 is configured such that the average value of the variation time is the shortest compared to the limited frequency table B2 and the limited frequency table B3.

  Next, the limited frequency table B2 can be referred to when the limited frequency counter value G is a value within a predetermined range (40 ≧ G> 10). First, the fluctuation time at the time of hit is relatively long compared with the fluctuation time at the time of loss. Note that the limited frequency table B2 is configured such that the average value of the variation time is the longest compared to the limited frequency table B1 and the limited frequency table B3.

  Next, the limited frequency table B3 can be referred to when the limited frequency counter value G is a value within a predetermined range (10 ≧ G). Further, there is only one type of variation time that can be selected in the limited frequency table B3, and a constant variation time is selected regardless of the result of the lottery.

  In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this. In the limited frequency table (limited frequency table A1, limited frequency table A2, limited frequency table B1, limited frequency table B2, and limited frequency table B3) according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment, the number of types of limited frequency tables However, there is no problem even if the order of the limited frequency table to be referenced is changed. Furthermore, there are two tables, a limited frequency table B1 and a limited frequency table B2, and the table to be referred to is switched in the order of “limited frequency table B1 → limited frequency table B2 → limited frequency table B1”. Good.

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are about Step 1608 (Modification 1) and Step 1610 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to clear the information related to the limited frequency at the time of big hit. That is, after turning off the specific game flag in Step 1606, in Step 1608 (Variation 1), the special game control means MP30 includes the limited frequency flag A and the limited frequency flag A in the flag area of the limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b. The limited frequency flag B is turned off (this processing is not executed for a flag that is already turned off). Next, in step 1610 (variant 1), the special game control means MP30 clears the counter value of the limited frequency counter MN52c to zero, and proceeds to step 1612.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. 14 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are about Step 1810 (Modification 1), Step 1812 (Modification 1), Step 1820 (Modification 1) and Step 1822 (Modification 1), and the purpose of the transition is after the end of the special game. Depending on the game state, it is to execute an initial process related to the limited frequency. That is, in step 1808, after setting the predetermined number of times A (in this example, 65535 times, the counter value is substantially larger than 0 until the next special game winning) to the time reduction number counter MP52c, step 1810 ( In the variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 sets the predetermined frequency A (in this example, 65535 times, and the counter value is substantially larger than 0 until the next special game win) in the limited frequency counter MN52c. To do. Next, in Step 1812 (Variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 turns on the limited frequency flag A in the flag area of the limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b, and proceeds to Step 1824.

  On the other hand, after setting the predetermined number of times B (90 times in this example) to the time reduction number counter MP52c in Step 1818, the specific game control means MP50 sets the count value of the limited frequency counter MN52c in Step 1820 (Variation 1). The predetermined number of times B (90 times in this example) is set. Next, in Step 1822 (Variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 turns on the limited frequency flag B in the flag area of the limited frequency related information temporary storage means MN52b, and proceeds to Step 1824.

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the stay stage determination process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. 17 in the first modification from the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are Step 2134 (Modification 1) and Step 2136 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to switch the stay stage each time the limited frequency table to be referenced is switched. That is, when the advantageous state flag A is on in step 2128, in step 2134 (variant 1), the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the stay stage management counter SM23c, and the counter value is in the range X (1 to 35). )-Set the stay stage according to which range Y (exceeds 35) is included (temporary storage in the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, for example, the counter value is in the range X If it is included, “low speed stage” is set, and if it is included in the range Y, “high speed stage” is set), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2200).

  On the other hand, if the advantageous state flag A is OFF in step 2128, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the stay stage management counter SM23c in step 2136 (odd 1), and the counter value is in the range 1 (1 to 50). )-Set the stay stage according to which range 2 (51-80) or range 3 (81-90) is included (temporary storage in the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, For example, if the counter value is included in range 1, set “short effect stage”, if it is included in range 2, set “long effect stage”, and if included in range 3, set “fixed effect stage”) Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2200). Even in the case of No in step 2122, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect execution determination process A according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. 20 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are about Step 2406 (Modification 1) and Step 2418 (Modification 1) to Step 2424 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to make the winning probabilities of the pre-reading effect lottery different depending on the stay stage. It is. That is, in step 2404, if the new hold is a hold on the second main game side, in step 2406 (odd 1), the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k is set to “low speed stage” as the stay stage. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 2406 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 2408. In the case of No, in Step 2418 (Modification 1), the holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k sets “high speed stage” as the stay stage. It is determined whether or not it has been done. In the first modification from the present embodiment, the “low speed stage” is set as the stay stage at the timing when the transition to the advantageous state A is completed after the special game is finished, and then a predetermined number of times (35 times in this example). The “high-speed stage” is set as the stay stage at the end of the change of the main game symbol (the set stay stage is switched). In addition, with the change of the stay stage set (at the same timing), the limited frequency table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol is also switched. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect suitable for the selected variation mode.

  In the case of Yes in Step 2418 (Modification 1), in Step 2420 (Modification 1), the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the determination result in advance determined in Step 2408, and the new hold is a long open big hit. It is determined whether or not the suspension is scheduled to be (a big hit that opens the second big winning opening C20 in an easy opening and closing manner). In the case of Yes in Step 2420 (Modification 1), in Step 2421 (Modification 1), the holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a pre-reading effect lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 2/3). 2426 is entered.

  On the other hand, if the answer is No in Step 2420 (Modification 1), in Step 2422 (Modification 1), the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the determination result in advance determined in Step 2408, and the new reservation is lost. It is determined whether or not the schedule is to be held. In the case of Yes in step 2422 (variant 1), in step 2423 (variant 1), the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the variation time pre-determined in step 2408, and the new variation time of retention is predetermined. It is determined whether or not it is deterministic that the time (in this example, 10 seconds) or more is reached. In the case of Yes in Step 2423 (Modified 1), in Step 2424 (Modified 1), the holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k has a predetermined probability {eg, 1/20, but wins in Step 2421 (Modified 1). The pre-reading effect lottery to be won is executed if the probability is lower than the probability}, and the process proceeds to Step 2426.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the prefetch effect execution determination process B according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. 20 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are Step 2456 (Modification 1) and Steps 2468 (Modification 1) to Step 2474 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to win the pre-reading effect lottery according to the stay stage, as in FIG. The probability is different. That is, in step 2454, if the new hold is a hold on the second main game side, in step 2456 (variant 1), the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k sets “long effect stage” as the stay stage. It is determined whether or not it has been done. In the case of Yes in Step 2456 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 2458.

  On the other hand, in the case of No, in Step 2468 (Modification 1), the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not “fixed effect stage” is set as the stay stage. In the first modification from the present embodiment, the “short effect stage” is set as the stay stage at the timing when the state shifts to the advantageous state B after the special game ends, and then a predetermined number of times (in this example, 50 times). At the end of the change of the main game symbol of, the “long stage stage” is set as the stay stage, and after that, the fixed stage is set as the stay stage at the end of the predetermined number of games (30 times in this example). Is set (the set stay stage is switched). In addition, the limited frequency table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol is switched along with the switching of the stay stage. In the first modification from the present embodiment, when the stay stage is the “short effect stage”, the prefetch effect is not executed. However, the prefetch effect may be executed. .

  In the case of Yes in Step 2468 (Modification 1), in Step 2470 (Modification 1), the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the determination result in advance determined in Step 2458, and the new hold is a long open big hit. It is determined whether or not the suspension is scheduled to be (a big hit that opens the second big winning opening C20 in an easy opening and closing manner). In the case of Yes in Step 2470 (Variable 1), in Step 2472 (Variable 1), the holding prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a prefetch effect lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/4), The process moves to 2476. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2470 (Modification 1), in Step 2474 (Modification 1), the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k has a predetermined probability {eg, 1/6, but in Step 2472 (Modification 1). The pre-reading effect lottery to be won is executed when the probability is lower than the winning probability of No.}, and the process proceeds to Step 2476.

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. 23 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are about Step 2562 (Modification 1) to Step 2572 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to make the display content of the prefetch effect different depending on the stay stage. That is, if the advantageous state A flag is ON in step 2560, in step 2562 (variant 1), the pre-reading prescription production execution control means SM26 determines whether or not the “long production stage” is set as the stay stage. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 2562 (Variable 1), in Step 2565 (Variable 1), the holding prefetch effect execution control means SM26 uses the prefetch effect dedicated to the “low speed stage” {for example, the left row / middle as a stop symbol of the lost symbol An effect that the same color decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the right column is displayed (that is, it is preferable that the decorative symbol of the same color is difficult to be stopped and displayed as a lost symbol other than during the pre-reading)} The command is set and the process proceeds to step 2574.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2562 (variant 1), in other words, when the prefetching effect is executed in the “high speed stage”, in step 2566 (variant 1), the hold prefetching effect execution control means SM26 is “high speed stage”. A dedicated pre-reading effect {for example, the stop mode at the time of losing symbol stop is determined to be a special stop mode (such as changing the effect at the time of stop)}, and the process proceeds to step 2574.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2560, in other words, when the advantageous state B flag is on, in step 2568 (variant 1), the hold prefetch effect execution execution control means SM26 refers to the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b. Then, it is determined whether or not the stay stage currently set is the “long production stage”. In the case of Yes in Step 2568 (Variant 1), in Step 2570, the hold prefetching effect execution control means SM26 prefetches the prefetching effect dedicated to the “long effect stage” (for example, “at the beginning of the change, XX times ...!”). A command for displaying an effect to count down the value of the effect execution counter SM26c is set, and the process proceeds to Step 2574.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2568 (Modification 1), in other words, when the prefetching effect is executed in the “fixed effect stage”, in Step 2572 (Modification 1), the holding prefetching effect execution control means SM26 selects “Fixed effect”. The content of the stage at the stage where the stage is changed is determined to be a pre-reading effect dedicated to the stage (for example, an effect in which the background display color changes based on the expectation that there will be a big hit scheduled hold) Then, the process proceeds to step 2574.

  Next, FIG. 40 is an effect content determination table in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the normal performance content determination table is a table that is referred to when determining the performance to be executed in the normal time (normal game state), and there is one type of stay stage that can be set (not shown). However, “normal stage” is set as the stay stage in the normal gaming state). Note that the number of stay stages is not limited to one, and a plurality of stay stages may be provided even in the normal gaming state so that various effects can be displayed.

  Next, a specific game time effect content determination table includes a specific game time {in this example, an advantageous state A that is a probability-variable gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state, and an advantageous state B that is a non-stochastic variable gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state. } Is a table that is referred to when determining the effect to be executed, and as shown in the figure, the effect content (effect system) is switched depending on the set stay stage (advantageous state and number of fluctuations). (It is configured so that the content of the effect is switched in response to the change of the change mode / change time of the main game symbol).

  Here, an example of the content of the production will be described. The fixed time production, which is an production that can be selected in the “fixed production stage”, first has a variation in the decorative design as shown in the image diagram in the lower part of the figure. Starting from the timing at which the image related to the symbol variation is displayed for 1 second, the effect at the success or failure stage is displayed for 1 second. Here, the effect at the success / failure stage is an image that prompts the operation of the sub input button SB if the pre-reading effect is not executed, and after the effect is displayed, there is an operation of the sub input button SB or for another 1 second. When the time elapses, the display shifts to the effect display in the success / failure notification stage. On the other hand, if the pre-reading effect is being executed, the effect at the success / failure stage is the effect determined by the processing of step 2572 (change 1), in which the display color of the background image changes (that is, prompts the user to operate the sub input button SB). An effect does not occur), and when one second elapses after the effect display, the display shifts to the effect display in the success / failure notification stage. Next, in the success / failure notification stage, an effect is provided to notify the player whether the change is a win or a loss. In the case where the pre-reading effect continues over the next change, the execution mode of the pre-reading effect (in this example, the background display color) may be inherited until the end of the pre-reading effect.

  In addition, this example is only an example, and the content of the production, the variation mode, the configuration of the table, etc. are not limited to this, and for example, the production is performed with reference to the variation mode (and the lottery result) of the main game symbol and the random number. You may comprise so that the content may be determined (It may comprise so that a different production can be performed when the fluctuation | variation aspect of the main game side is the same). Further, although not particularly illustrated in the present example, it may be configured such that a dedicated effect can be executed in any stay stage during the specific game even when the first main game side is on hold. In addition, the effect that prompts the operation of the sub input button SB may be configured not to be executed in a situation where the effect execution scale is difficult to secure (for example, when staying in the “short effect stage” in this example). Is preferred.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the limited frequency table to be referred to is set as the number of changes in the main game symbol after the end of the special game increases. The period of switching between the limited frequency table to be referred to and the set stay stage in the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B, and the type of the limited frequency table to be referred to By configuring so that the content of the effect to be executed can be different, the difference in gameability between the advantageous state A and the advantageous state B can be emphasized, and a gaming machine with more variety can be obtained. .

  Note that the gaming machine according to the present example has adjusted whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area C22 according to the opening and closing mode of the second grand prize opening C20, but is not limited to this. A shielding member may be provided in C20 to adjust whether or not a game ball can enter the specific area C22 in the second big prize opening C20. In addition, in such a configuration, a mode in which the shielding member is opened and closed in the sorting game execution round in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open (for example, a mode in which the open state and the closed state are repeated at regular intervals). Including a round that is not known unless the game ball that entered the second grand prize opening C20 enters the specific area C22 is entered in the second big prize opening C20. By providing a special game, the special game becomes a special game in which it is impossible for the player to select whether or not to enter the game ball in the specific area C22 (the game state after the special game cannot be selected). This will increase the fun of the game. Moreover, when comprised in this way, as the opening / closing mode of the shielding member in the sorting game execution round in which the second big prize opening C20 is long open, the mode in which the shielding member opens / closes (for example, the open state at regular intervals) And a mode of repeating the closed state) and a mode of continuing to open during the round (the same open mode as in the present embodiment), and determining which open mode is to be determined based on the type of jackpot symbol that has been stopped It may be configured. In addition, the player cannot select whether or not to make the game ball enter the specific area C22 by the opening mode of the second grand prize opening C20 (for example, a mode in which the open state and the closed state are repeated at regular intervals). A configuration may be realized.

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entrance judgment means, MJ11-A first main game start entrance entrance judgment means MJ11-B second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, MJ11-H auxiliary game start Entrance ball determination means MJ11-C10 First grand prize entrance entrance determination means, MJ11-C20 Second prize entrance entrance determination means MJ20 Random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-A First main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21 -B Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-H Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ30 Retention control means, MJ31 Retention control means MJ31j Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means, MJ32 Symbol reservation means MJ32-A First main Game symbol holding means, MJ32b-A First main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32-B Second main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-B 2 main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32-H auxiliary game symbol hold means, MJ32b-H auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MN game content determination means, MN10 win / fail lottery means MN11-A first main game win / fail lottery means, MN11ta-A First main game success / failure lottery table MN11-B Second main game success / failure lottery means, MN11ta-B Second main game success / failure lottery table MN11-H Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means, MN11ta-H Auxiliary game success / failure lottery Table MN20 Special game transition determining means MN40 Symbol content determining means, MN41-A First main game symbol determining means MN41ta-A First main game symbol determining lottery table, MN41-B Second main game symbol determining means MN41ta-B 2 Main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41-H Auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41t -H auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table, MN50 variation mode determination means MN51-A first main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-B second main game variation mode determination Means, MN51ta-B second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H auxiliary game variation mode determination unit, MN51ta-H auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MP game progress unit, MP10 display control unit MP11-C first Second main game symbol control means, MP11t-C First and second main game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means, MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP20-B Second main game Start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP21-B Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, MP22t-B Second main game start opening electric game machine release timer MP30 Special game control means, MP31 Condition determination means MP32 Special game content determination means, MP32ta Special game content reference table MP33 Special game execution means, MP33-C First and second big prizes Mouth-operated accessory opening / closing control means MP33c winning ball counter, MP34 special game time management means MP34t special game timer, MP36 distribution game execution control means MP36t distribution start demonstration timer, MP36t-2 distribution end demonstration timer MP50 specific game control means, MP51 Probability end condition determination means MP52 Time-short end condition determination means, MP52c Time-short count counter MB Game state temporary storage means, MB10-C first and second main game state temporary storage means MB11b-C First and second main game symbol information Temporary storage means, MB10-H auxiliary game state one Storage means MB11b-H Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, MB20b Special game related information temporary storage means MB30b Specific game related information temporary storage means, MB40b Distribution game related information temporary storage means MT Information transmission control means, MT10 command transmission buffer MH prize ball payout determining means A first main game peripheral device, A10 first main game start port A11s first main game start port entrance detection device, A20 first main game symbol display device A21g first main game symbol display unit, A21h 1st main game symbol hold display part B 2nd main game peripheral equipment, B10 2nd main game start port B11s 2nd main game start port entrance detection device, B11d 2nd main game start port electric accessory B20 2nd main Game symbol display device, B21g second main game symbol display unit B21h second main game symbol hold display unit,
C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripheral equipment, C10 1st grand prize opening C11s 1st grand prize opening prize detection device, C11d 1st big prize opening electric accessory C20 2nd big prize opening, C21s 2nd big prize opening Winning detection device C21d Second big prize opening electric machine, C22 specific area C22s specific area entrance detection device,
H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game start port H11s auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, H20 auxiliary game symbol display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol hold display unit S sub control board, SM effect display control Means (Sub-main control board)
SM10 display information receiving means, SM11b main side information temporary storage means SM20 effect display control means, SM21 decoration symbol display control means SM21n drawing display content determination means, SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21b drawing related information temporary storage means , SM21t drawing variation time management timer SM22 drawing hold information display control means, SM22b drawing hold information temporary storage means SM23 background effect display control means, SM23n background effect display content determination means SM23b background effect related information temporary storage means, SM23c stay Stage management counter SM24, notice effect display control means, SM24n notice effect display content determination means SM24b, notice effect related information temporary storage means, SM25 reach effect display control means SM25n reach effect display content determination means, SM25b reach performance Related information temporary storage means SM26 Reservation pre-reading effect execution control means, SM26k Reservation pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26 Pre-reading effect execution counter, SM40 Information transmission / reception control means SS Effect display means (sub-sub control section), SS10 Sub information transmission / reception control means SS20 Display control means, SS21b Image display related information temporary storage means SG Production display device, SG10 Display area SG11 Decoration symbol display area, SG12 First hold display section SG13 Second hold display section KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout apparatus

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be displaced between an open state and a closed state;
A specific area in which game balls that have entered the variable prize opening can enter,
A variable member attached to the starting port and displaceable in an open state and a closed state, and when the ball is displaced to the open state, a game ball can enter the start port, and when the ball is displaced to the closed state, the open state is opened. A variable member configured such that a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter the starting port compared to when it is displaced;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying the identification information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
With a secondary game department that controls the display of the production,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the game ball entering the starting port,
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the right / fail determining means for performing the determination of the correct / failed based on the random number related to the certain held;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop display after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display section;
A special game control means capable of executing a special game that can make the variable prize opening an advantageous state for the player after the determination result is winning and the identification information is stopped and displayed;
A low-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is a predetermined probability and a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is higher than the predetermined probability, and a low probability after the execution of the special game A means for either a lottery state or a high-probability lottery state, and can be set to a high-probability lottery state after completion of the execution of the special game, provided that a special area has been entered during execution of the special game. A lottery state transition control means;
It has a variable efficiency disadvantageous state and a variable efficiency advantageous state that makes it easier to enter the starting port than the variable efficiency disadvantageous state, and will be either a variable efficiency disadvantageous state or a variable efficiency advantageous state after the execution of the special game. A variable efficiency state transition control means for making the variable efficiency disadvantageous when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied,
A means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit side to the sub-game unit side, and satisfying a variable display start condition of identification information relating to the certain hold when a certain hold occurs Game information transmission means for transmitting hold information that is information related to the hold before the game,
Whether there is a ball entering the specific area during execution of the special game and whether there is no ball entering the specific area during the execution of the special game, whether the transition to the variable efficiency advantageous state is possible or the variable efficiency advantageous state Configured so that the predetermined termination condition when moving to can be different,
Selection candidates and / or selection rates of the identification information variation display period in the high probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state, and selection candidates and / or selection rates of the identification information variable display period in the low probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state Is configured differently,
The subsidiary game department
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game section;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, effect display control means for controlling the effect display content displayed in the effect display unit,
When hold information is received by the game information receiving means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the received hold information, a hold pre-reading effect that suggests or notifies the existence of a hold that satisfies the predetermined condition can be executed. Holding pre-reading effect display control means,
Depending on the progress of the game on the main game part side, the predetermined condition for executing the hold prefetch effect is different and / or the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit when the hold prefetch effect is executed. The game progress status on the main game unit side is different from the first game progress status in the high probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state, and the second game status in the low probability lottery state and the variable efficiency advantageous state. A pachinko gaming machine configured to be either a game progress status or a third game progress status during execution of a special game.

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