JP2018051257A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that provides further novel game property, in a game machine adopting a concept of creating a game progress state that is advantageous for a player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is provided with a left shooting route ML10 and a left shooting route ML20, as a route through which a game ball can pass when left shooting is executed, and is configured so that time to flow down the left shooting route ML10 and time to flow down the left shooting route ML20 varies from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

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 port 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. Within the pachinko gaming machine configured in this way, 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. There are also gaming machines that improve the fun of the game by devising the configuration of the game board surface or devising the contents of the production.

JP 2010-136868

  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 game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A plurality of game nails provided in a game area (for example, the game area D30) and capable of colliding with a game ball;
One or a plurality of fixing members (for example, a first buffer resin member RS11, a second buffer resin member RS12, which are provided in the game area (for example, the game area D30) and are different from the game nails and are capable of colliding with the game ball. , Third buffer resin member RS13 or inter-route resin member RS20)
When,
With the minimum launch intensity that is the minimum launch intensity that can release the game ball to the game area (for example, the game area D30) and the maximum launch intensity that can release the game ball to the game area (for example, the game area D30). A game ball launcher (for example, launcher D42) capable of taking at least a certain maximum launch intensity,
As a flow path through which a game ball on the game area can flow down, the first flow down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) and the first flow down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) are different flow channels. At least a second downstream route (for example, the second left-hand route ML20),
When a game ball is fired at the maximum firing strength, the game ball is unlikely to flow down the first flow down route (eg, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow down route (eg, second left-handed route ML20). ) Is difficult to flow down,
When the game ball is fired at the minimum firing strength, the game ball can flow down the first flow down route (eg, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow down route (eg, the second left-handed route ML20). )
The game ball that has collided with the fixing member (for example, the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, or the inter-route resin member RS20) 1 left-handed route ML10) or a second downstream route (for example, second left-handed route ML20),
An average value of a period from when a game ball flows into the first downstream route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) until the game ball flows out from the first downstream route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10); The average value of the period from when the game ball flows into the second downstream route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20) to when the game ball flows out from the second downstream route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20) Is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured to be different from each other.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to realize further novel gaming characteristics in the gaming machine adopting the concept of creating a game progress state advantageous to the player.

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 main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 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. 10 is a main game 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. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 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. 17 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. 18 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. 19 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. 20 is a first-right-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a view showing a 2-1 right-handed route action in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a 1-2 right-handed route action in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a second-right-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 26 is a first left-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is a second left-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a comparison diagram of time required for flowing down the first and second left-handed routes in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a third and fourth left-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. 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 control board. The “decorative pattern (design)” is identification information as an effect displayed on the sub-control board side. “Displaying identification information” is not limited to a display method. For example, light emission of a light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment) (including not only whether light is emitted but also a color difference), physical Display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). “Direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game. For example, identification information fluctuates / stops, notices, etc., moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following condition, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). In the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the “gaming state” means, for example, a special gaming state in which the grand prize opening can be opened, or a non-stochastic variable gaming state in which the transition lottery probability to the special gaming state is a predetermined value. Probability variation game state with high probability of lottery transition to special game state, auxiliary game state with assistance for winning at start port that becomes lottery trigger for transition to special game (so-called normal symbol short time state, for example, variable at start port) When the member is attached, the variable member has a long open period, the variable member has a high open probability, the variable member open lottery result notification time is short), etc. is there. The “game area” is an area in which the game ball can roll, and is not limited to the front of the game board D35 (viewed from the player). And an area in which the game ball including both the front side of the game board D35 (as viewed from the player) can roll.

  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.

  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. In addition, in this example, “table” is not limited to the format, and one or more selection candidates are selected from a plurality of selection candidates based on one or more information. It should be understood that this is an associated mode. 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.

(This embodiment)
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. The pachinko gaming machine is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board D35. 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 the game board D35, 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 out 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 D35 has a game area D30 partitioned 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. In addition, as a entrance to which a game ball can enter when performing a right strike (adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the game area D30 and launching the game ball) A warp port W10 and a general winning port P10 are provided. 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 closed state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start opening A10 and the second main game start opening B10 are provided, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 and the right side of the game area D30 flow down. The game ball is configured to be guided to the first main game start opening A10. The game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10, while the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 is easily guided to the second main game start port B10. Has been.

  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 left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area). The game ball that flows down is configured not to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls flowing down the right side and the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) may be configured to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10.

  Next, a first grand prize opening C10 and a second big prize opening C20 are provided at the upper right of the out mouth D36, and the game balls flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) Before reaching the out opening D36, it is configured to easily pass through an area where the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 are arranged.

  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. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first grand prize opening electrical accessory C11d {and a first grand prize prize. Mouth electric accessory solenoid C13 (not shown)}. 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 big prize opening electric accessory 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, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) As a mode (so-called slide type attacker) that can take a state where the opening on the passage where the game ball can roll is a big prize opening and the opening is closed or opened. Well, it is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the special winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape which 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 on the upper right side of the opening D36. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second big prize opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, a second big prize opening electric accessory C21d {and a second big prize. Mouth electric accessory solenoid C23 (not shown)}. 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 game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening C20 are configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s. 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, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker) or an opening on a passage where a game ball can roll is used as a big prize opening, and the opening can be closed or opened (so-called slide-type attacker). It is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  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 losing {but not limited to this, a 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present embodiment, the size of the first main game symbol display device A20 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device SG described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device SG is a device that executes display of an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 where an effect is executed including a variable display of decorative symbols. Here, the display area SG10 includes, for example, a decorative symbol display area SG11 that displays a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbol fluctuations simulating a game of a slot machine, a first hold display portion SG12 that displays main game hold information, and And a second hold display part SG13. 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, each of the first hold display part SG12 and the second hold display part SG13 includes four lamps, and the lamps are linked to the hold lamps 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 warp entrance W10 is a entrance into which a game ball can enter, and the game ball that has entered the warp entrance W10 is the back side of the game board D35 (the back side of the game board D35 as viewed from the player). When the game board D35 is not permeable, it cannot be visually recognized by the player) and flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 (details will be described later) provided in the flow path. Is configured to return to the game area D30. Note that the right strike means that the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area D30 (in this example, it flows down either the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1). In other words, the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball. If the game ball does not enter the warp mouth W10 when the right strike is executed, the game ball will flow down the 1-1st right strike route MR10-1. As described above, in this example, when the right hand is executed, the game ball flows down one of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. It is configured as follows. The 2-1 right-handed route is a route that can flow down when a game ball enters the warp mouth W10, and the game ball flows down the back side (back side) of the game board D35 as viewed from the player. It is the root. With this configuration, it is possible to configure the game ball to flow down in the space on the back side of the game board D35 in addition to the game area D30, and the game ball can flow down more than the conventional game machine. The area can be widened.

  Next, the general winning opening P10 includes a general winning opening entering device P11s. The general winning opening entrance detection device P11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general winning opening P10, and generates general winning opening entrance information indicating the entering at the time of entering. Note that a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by entering the game balls into the general winning opening P10. Note that game balls flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) are difficult to enter the general winning opening P10, and game balls flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) are generally awarded. It is configured to easily enter the mouth P10. The ease of entering the general winning opening P10 differs depending on whether the game ball has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. As will be described in detail later, the game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 and returned from the warp exit W20 to the game area D30 is the first-1 right-handed route MR10. It is configured to make it easier to enter the general winning opening P10 than the gaming ball that has flowed down -1 (for example, due to the influence of the arrangement of the gaming nails). Further, for example, any right-handed route is caused by a collision between a game ball that has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and a game ball that has flowed down the 2nd-1 right-handed route MR20-1. The game balls flowing down (1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1) are also configured to be able to enter the general winning opening P10.

  Note that the game board D35 and / or the center decoration D38 may be made of a permeable material (for example, an acrylic board), and in this case, the player can move to the back of the game board D35 and / or the center decoration D38. The game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 provided on the side can be visually recognized. In the present embodiment, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is provided on the back side of the game board D35. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is provided as the game board. It may be configured to be provided on the front side of D35, or may be configured to provide a plurality of 2-1 right-handed routes MR20-1 on both the front side and the back side of game board D35. Also good. Further, when the game ball that has made a right turn flows down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, the auxiliary game start port H10, the second main game start port B10, the first big winning port C10, the second A game ball will flow down in the vicinity of the big prize opening C20. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has been hit right is configured to enter the general winning opening P10. Further, the influence of the game ball guiding member HB10 (the game ball that has passed through the auxiliary game start port H10 is difficult to enter the general winning port P10) provided at the game nail and the auxiliary game start port H10, etc. Thus, the game ball that has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 can enter the general winning opening P10, but the ease of entering is relatively low. Further, when the game ball that has made a right strike flows down the 2-1 right strike route MR20-1, the second main game start opening B10, the general winning opening P10, the first big winning opening C10, the second large The game ball will flow down in the vicinity of the winning opening C20. The game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is configured to enter the general winning opening P10 more easily than the game ball that has flowed down the 1-1st right-handed route MR10-1.

  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 A main control board M that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, a sub-main control unit SM that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device SG that adds interest to the game content, A sub-sub control unit SS that performs effect display, and a payout unit that pays out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank KT to the upper ball tray D20 in accordance with the prizes received in the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and each prize opening. One ball for a prize ball payout device (set base) KE including KE10 and the like, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball dish D20 to the game area D30 Fire one by one Shooting device D42, launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of launch device D42, power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine A switch Ea and the like are provided on the back 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 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. 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 includes a first main game start entrance ball detection device A11s, a second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, an auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, and a first grand prize entrance prize detection device. C11s, second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s, general prize opening entrance ball detection apparatus P11s, drive solenoid (not shown) (first grand prize opening electric combination solenoid C13, second large prize opening electric combination solenoid described above) C23, etc.), information display LEDs (not shown) and the like are electrically connected to input / output devices essential for the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is controlled based on input signals from the respective input devices. 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 not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launching device (launching handle, firing motor, ball feeding device). Etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device 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, the sub-control board S is connected to an effect display device SG that displays decorative symbols and the like, a speaker D24, and a game effect lamp D26. 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 ( Decoration) Control of lighting of the lamp D26 and determination control of display contents to be displayed on the effect display device SG are performed, and display control on the effect display device SG is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. 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 noise is mixed in the space merit and the wiring etc. 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, 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, etc. 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 grand prize opening C20.

  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.

  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).

  Next, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. If YES in step 1002, in step 1004, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears all the RAM contents on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the CPUMC of the main control board M 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 (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 CPUMC of the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, stored in the checksum and RAM area recorded at the time of power interruption) Compared to the amount of information available). Next, in step 1010, the CPUMC of 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 failure is not backed up in the RAM). To do. 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 in the RAM in step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the CPUMC of the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main control board M in step 1012. 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 will be described later. The control command transmission process may be used for transmission), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the CPUMC of the main control board M triggers a scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt 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 cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the processing in step 1018 is performed. Transition. After step 1018, the CPUMC of 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.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The CPUMC of 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 CPUMC of the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. . Next, in step 1200, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the CPUMC of 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 CPUMC of the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1550, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a special game operating condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1997, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the prize ball payout control board KH to execute a prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. , Processing for managing the result). The number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is won at each winning opening is 4 balls at the first main game starting opening A10 and the second main gaming starting opening B10, the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening. C20 has 13 balls and the general winning opening P10 has 5 balls. The number of prize balls paid out is an example, and the number of prize balls paid out is different when the ball enters the first main game start port A10 and when the ball enters the second main game start port B10. Alternatively, the number of winning ball payouts may be different between the case where the player enters the first grand prize opening C10 and the case where the player enters the second big prize port C20. In addition, when a game ball enters the general winning opening P10, a lottery such as winning / failing lottery is not executed, and a predetermined number of winning ball payouts (5 balls in this example) is given to the player. Has been. Next, in step 1998, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes output processing of external signals (information output to the external terminal board, the hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1999, the CPUMC of 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 immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being executed.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the CPUMC of 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 executed. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (NMI interrupt in this example), in step 1020, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets power-off information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. . Next, in step 1022, the CPU MC of 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. 5 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 CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not a game ball has entered the auxiliary game start port H <b> 10 (inflow, in the case of a gate). In the case of Yes in Step 1102, in Step 1104, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds 1 to the hold ball in the form of being set in the RAM area of the main control board M together with information on what number of hold is the next process ( The process proceeds to 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. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the electric-powered object releasing flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 1202, in Step 1204, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the auxiliary game side game state (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag) and also uses the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H. The stop symbol is determined based on the acquired gaming state of the auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol winning random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on, The winning symbol is selected with high probability) and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the CPUMC of the main control board M.

  Here, the right side of the figure is an example of a lottery table for determining an auxiliary game stop symbol. As shown in the table, in this example, there are “D0, D1, D2” as the stop symbols, and “D1, D2” as the stop symbols as the winning symbols. In the non-time-reduced game, when the stopped symbol is “D1”, the open mode is (0.2 seconds open → closed), and the open mode of the electric combination that will be opened is stopped. When the symbol is “D2”, the release mode is (open for 0.2 seconds → close for 0.8 seconds → open for 2.0 seconds, closed) (longest open). In the time-saving game, when the stopped symbol is “D1”, the release mode is (1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed). When the symbol is “D2”, the opening mode is configured to be (open for 0.2 seconds → close for 0.8 seconds → open for 4.0 seconds → close). It should be noted that the stop symbol is likely to be a lost symbol “D0” during non-time-reduced games, and the stop symbol is likely to be a winning symbol “D1” during time-reduced games.

  Next, in step 1218, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the auxiliary game symbol variation time to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 1 second when the auxiliary game short time flag is on and 10 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is off) is set. In step 1220, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1222, the CPUMC of the main control board M updates the holding information recorded in the RAM area of the CPUMC of the main control board M after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, After the game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-H is started, the auxiliary game symbol variation display is started on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g.

  Next, in step 1224, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol and confirms and displays the acquired stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g. To do. In step 1228, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1230, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning” (D1 · D2 in this example). In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens based on the winning symbol on the auxiliary game side (for example, in the case of the winning symbol “D1”, it is opened for 1 second → closed for 1 second) -> Open for 1 second-> Close for 1 second-> Open for 1 second-> Open in a closed state. In case of winning symbol "D2", open for 0.2 seconds, closed for 0.8 seconds, open for 5 seconds) And a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric winning thing is set in the second main game start opening electric accessory releasing timer MP22t-B. Next, in step 1234, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the electric agent releasing flag. Then, in step 1236, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens the second main game start port electrical accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10, and proceeds to step 1242. Note that if the result of Step 1202 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1242. In addition, in this embodiment, when the main game time short flag is off and the auxiliary game stop symbol is a predetermined hit symbol (D2), the time for which the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is kept open is the longest. Has been.

  Next, in step 1242, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the second main game start port electric accessory release timer MP22t-B and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the electric accessory release time has been reached. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in steps 1244 and 1246, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d and turns off the electric accessory releasing flag, and performs the next processing. The process proceeds to (Step 1300).

  If No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If No in steps 1206, 1224, 1230, and 1242, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in 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. 7 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the first main game start port entrance information has been received from the first main game start port entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start port A10. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the main game (especially the first main game side) is within the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining the success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the CPUMC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random number in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1310, the CPUMC of the main control board M stores in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired (pending occurrence command) to the sub-main control unit SM. Set (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999).

  Next, in step 1312, whether or not the CPUMC of the main control board M has received the second main game start port entrance information from the second main game start port entrance detection device B11s of the second main game start port B10. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the main game (especially the second main game side) is within the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the CPUMC of the main control board M 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 including a success / failure lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game side. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number on the first main game side and the acquisition range of each random number on the second main game side (for example, the acquisition range of the random determination random number for the first main game and the acquisition lot random number for the second main game) Are set to the same. Next, in step 1318, the CPUMC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random number in the RAM area. Next, in step 1320, the CPUMC of the main control board M stores in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired (pending occurrence command) to the sub-main control unit SM. Set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and proceed to the next process (process in step 1400). In the case of No in Step 1302 and Step 1304, the process proceeds to Step 1312. In the case of No in Step 1312 and Step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (Process of Step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the RAM area of the main control board M 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 CPUMC of the main control board M executes a first main game symbol display process to be described later, and the next process {the process of steps 1400 (1) and (2). }. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes the second main game symbol display process described later, and the next process {steps 1400 (1), (2). The process proceeds to.

  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. 9 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the 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, It may be configured not to satisfy

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M in step 1405 and step 1406. The second main game content determination random number) is read out, deleted from the RAM area of the main control board M, and the remaining stored information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, in step 1410-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the corresponding game state, and the first main 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 based on the above.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table (second main game success / failure lottery table). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

  Next, in step 1410-2, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game symbol determination lottery table (second main game symbol determination lottery table), determines the main game symbol determination result lottery and the first Based on a main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, a symbol lottery random number), stop symbols relating to the main game symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM area.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table (second main game symbol determination lottery table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of special game rounds determined by referring to the main game symbol is 8R for 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. {For example, a lose symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. May}

  Next, in step 1412, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game variation mode determination lottery table (second main game variation mode determination lottery table) corresponding to each game state, and the main game symbol. Based on the result of the lottery determination and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number), the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined, and these are stored in the RAM area of the main control board M Is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  Here, the main game table 3 shown in FIG. 10 is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table (second main game variation mode determination lottery table). As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the main game symbol variation mode (variation time) for a certain random value can be determined based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short flag state. Has been. For example, for a certain random number value, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and the main game short time flag is on (time reduction) In the gaming state), it is configured such that a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short is easily determined. Note that this example is merely an example, and the type of variation mode (variation time), the selection rate, and the like are not limited at all. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game short-time flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol variation on the second main game side Is configured to be advantageous for the player, it is easy for the second main game side to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). It is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished in order to establish the situation.

  Next, in step 1414, the CPUMC of the main control board M performs commands (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, and A command related to the current gaming state (design variation display start instruction command) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side (by the control command transmission process of step 1999, the sub main control unit SM side). To be sent). Next, in step 1415, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined time related to the main game symbol variation time in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. Next, in step 1416, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). On B21g), according to the variation mode stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, the variation display of the main game symbol is started. Next, in step 1417, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the changing flag, and proceeds to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1550).

  Next, in step 1420, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits a command for transmitting information (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit SM side to the effect that the symbol variation ends. It is set in the buffer MT10 (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). B21g) The main game symbol variation display is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the RAM area of the main control board M is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1424, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the changing flag.

  Next, in step 1430, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the RAM area of the main control board M and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1440, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the condition device operation flag, and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1500.

  Next, in step 1500, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1550). Even in the case of No in step 1420, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1506, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1510, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the CPUMC of the main control board M decrements (decrements) the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1514, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the main game short time flag. Next, in step 1518, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game short time flag, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1550). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1550) also in the case of No in step 1506, step 1510, or step 1514. In this way, in this example, the remaining short time count (the remaining number of symbol fluctuations in which the time-reduced gaming state is terminated by the number of symbol variation end times after the end of the special game) is transmitted to the sub-control board S. Has been.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1552, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short flag / auxiliary game short flag). Next, in step 1558, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1560, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the special game transition permission flag. Next, in step 1562, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the condition device operation flag and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1552, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in steps 1604 and 1606, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game transition permission flag and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1607, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1608, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets information to start a special game (special game start display instruction command) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side. (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, in step 1612, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, whether or not it is immediately before the start of each round. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, a set opening pattern (for example, an opening pattern that keeps opening, a pattern that performs opening and closing a plurality of times) is set. Next, in step 1616, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1620, the CPUMC of the main control board M drives the first large winning opening electric combination C11d (or the second large winning opening electric combination C21d) of the first large winning opening C10 to be the first large. The winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening C20) is opened, and a special game timer MP34t (especially an opening time timer) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the process proceeds to Step 1622. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when the big prize opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

  Next, in step 1622, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) is assigned to the first big winning opening C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) in the round. It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the special game timer MP34t (particularly, the opening time timer) for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) relating to the opening of the big prize opening. It is determined whether or not elapses. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. In the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, in step 1628, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). Is stopped and the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1630, the CPUMC of the main control board M resets the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer). Next, in step 1632, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1633, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1634, it is determined whether or not the last round has ended (for example, whether or not the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds). If Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1638, the CPUMC of the main control board M stores information indicating that the special game is to be ended (special game end display instruction command) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side. Set (sent to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999). In step 1650, a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997). Even in the case of No in step 1634, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1997).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a game may be advanced by right-handing during execution of a special game. In addition, during the execution of a special game, in addition to paying out game balls by entering the first grand prize opening C10 or the second big prize opening C20 (in this example, paying out 13 balls per ball) Since the game ball can be paid out by entering the general winning opening P10 (in this example, 5 balls are paid out per ball entered), the game ball fired right-handed during the execution of the special game As the player enters the general winning opening P10, the number of game balls acquired by the player during the special game execution period increases. In this way, the 1-1 right-handed route and the 2-1 right-handed route are provided as the routes through which the game balls launched by right-handed flow down, the 1-1 right-handed route and the second -By making the ease of entering the general winning opening P10 different depending on which of the right-handed route the game ball has flown, the 1-1 right-handed route during execution of the special game, and The number of game balls to be acquired is determined by the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the 1-1 right-handed route and the 2-1 right-handed route with respect to the total number of game balls that have passed through the 2-1 right-handed route. It can be made different. Therefore, the player is more interested in entering the general winning opening P10, and as a result, the interest of the special game is enhanced.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that will shift to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game. 5A, 7A, 5B, 7B "). In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability change flag, and proceeds to step 1656. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652 (in this example, the non-probability big hit symbol which is a big hit symbol that will shift to the non-probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is a stop symbol. In this example, “4A In the case of “4B”), the process proceeds to step 1656. Next, in step 1656, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the predetermined number of times (100 in this example) to the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1658, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game short time flag. Next, in step 1660, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary game short time flag, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 15 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 CPUSC of the sub-main control unit SM executes initial processing based on information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clearing). When information is received → RAM on the sub-control board S side is initialized, and various information commands are received → Production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the RAM on the sub-control board S side). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (f) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5F, first, in step 2400, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2700, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2800, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2900, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2999, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a display command transmission control process (sends commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and ends this repetitive process routine. To do.

  As described above, the CPUSC of the sub-main control unit SM adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S2400 to S2999) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E is a process at the time of interruption of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is one terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. In the example, it is a processing flow (e) when it is connected to the NMI terminal. That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the sub-main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sends a command input port (described above) from the main control board M side. Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the CPUSC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board M side in the RAM area on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result, and immediately before this interrupt processing. Return to the process that was being executed.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, whether or not the CPUSC of the sub control board S has received a command relating to a new hold occurrence (hold information relating to the first main game symbol or the second main game symbol) from the main control board M side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the drawing hold counter value (in this example, a maximum of 4 for the first main game and a maximum of 4 for the second main game). Add “1”. Next, in step 2406, the CPUSC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the hold information (random number etc.) transmitted from the main control board M side in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and proceeds to step 2418. .

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2402, in step 2410, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2412, the CPUSC of the sub control board S subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value. Next, in step 2414, the CPUSC of the sub control board S deletes the hold information (such as a random number) related to the symbol variation from the RAM area of the sub control board S and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2416, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2418. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2410, the process proceeds to Step 2418.

  Next, in step 2418, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on and displays the same number of hold display lamps (hold display images) as the drawing hold counter value on the effect display device SG, and performs the next processing (step 2700). The process proceeds to (1).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination permission flag. Next, in step 2706, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S refers to the temporarily stored symbol information (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table. Stop symbols for symbols {For example, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol, it will be "7.7.7" or the like, and if it is a lost symbol, "1.3.5." And the variation mode are determined and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S.

  Next, in step 2712, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol content determination flag, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2800). In the case of No in step 2702, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2800).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. If Yes in step 2802, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination flag in step 2804. Next, in step 2806, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol changing flag. Next, in step 2809, the CPUSC of the sub control board S starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2810. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2802, the process proceeds to Step 2810.

  Next, in step 2810, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 2810, in step 2811, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2812, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has reached the decoration design change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2812, in step 2814, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the decoration symbol variation on the effect display device SG (sub-sub control in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). The process proceeds to step 2832.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2812, in step 2816, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays the decorative design based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub control board S. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2816, in step 2818, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying a stop display (temporary stop display) of the decorative symbols on the effect display device SG (display command transmission control in step 2999). In the processing, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to Step 2832.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2816, in step 2824, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether the preview image or the It is determined whether or not the reach image display timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2824, in step 2826, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the image display related to the notice image and the reach image on the effect display device SG (in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). Then, the process proceeds to step 2832. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2824, the process proceeds to Step 2832.

  Next, in step 2832, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, receiving information indicating that the main game symbol is stopped and displayed from the main control board M side). Whether or not). In the case of Yes in step 2832, in step 2834, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a stop display command (decision display command) of the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG (sub-sub-command in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). Transmitted to the control unit SS side). Next, in step 2836, the CPUSC of the sub control board S stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2838, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2900). In addition, also when it is No in step 2810 or step 2832, it transfers to the following process (process of step 2900).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2900 in FIG. First, in step 2902, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the special gaming flag is OFF. In the case of Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2904, in step 2912, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the special gaming flag. Next, in step 2914, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs a big hit start display on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of the big hit), and proceeds to step 2920. Note that if the result in Step 2902 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2920.

  Next, in step 2920, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S 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 control board M side (gameability). Or the jackpot type, etc.). Next, in step 2926, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command is received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2926, in step 2928, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying a big hit end on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of the big hit). Next, in step 2930, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the special gaming flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2999). Note that if the result is No in step 2904 or step 2926, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2999).

  Next, FIG. 20 is an example of a 1-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure shows the overall configuration of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. The right-hand side of the player (hereinafter referred to as the player's view unless otherwise noted in this example) The game ball is likely to flow down when the ball is strong. In this example, the first-right-handed route MR10-1 and the left-hand route (the right-handed game ball has a relatively strong firing strength). The route is such that the game ball easily flows down when it is weak, and in this example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1) is illustrated. When the game ball flows down the 1-1 right-handed route, it flows down the game area D30 provided with the game nails on the game board D35, and the auxiliary game start port H10, the general winning port P10, and the second main game start. It is comprised so that the vicinity of mouth B10 can flow down. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, after entering the warp port W10, it flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 and is discharged from the warp outlet W20. It is configured to be able to flow down in the vicinity of the general winning opening P10 and the second main game start opening B10.

  Next, the upper part of the figure is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the warp mouth W10 according to the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, and the launch intensity of the game ball launched by the player's operation of the launch handle D44 is relative. If it is strong (including a launching mode called rubber hitting, which is the launch of the maximum launch strength), it passes through the upper side of the warp port W10 (ie, the front side of the game board D35 as viewed from the player), and 1-1 The game ball will flow down the right-handed route MR10-1. Next, the lower right of the figure is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the warp exit W20 related to the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, and the game ball flowing down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 rolls. An example of the mode to perform is shown. After the game ball has passed through the auxiliary game start port H10 (when the winning symbol is stopped as an auxiliary game stop symbol by lottery in step 1216, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is opened, and the game ball is It is easy to enter the second main game start opening B10), and the game ball guiding member HB10 makes the direction in which the game ball rolls to the left, thereby entering the second main game start opening B10 (first (2 main game start opening electric accessory B11d is in an open state).

  By configuring as described above, when the launch strength of the game ball is relatively strong, the game area on the right side (the area provided with the game nail) rolls toward the game board D35, and the auxiliary game starts. After passing through the opening H10, it is configured to easily enter the second main game start opening B10. It should be noted that when the game ball flows down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, it does not mean that it does not enter the general winning opening P10. It is configured so that it is easy to enter B10 (easily guided).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a 2-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, the lower left part of the figure shows the overall configuration of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 as in FIG. Next, on the same figure, it is the figure which expanded the warp mouth W10 periphery, and when the launching intensity | strength of a game ball is relatively weak, a game ball is from the warp mouth W10 which is an open part provided in the game area | region D30. Enter the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 (indicated by the dotted line). The player cannot visually recognize the subsequent flow down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. Next, the lower right of the figure is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the warp exit W20, and the game balls that have flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 are discharged from the warp exit W20 to the game area D30. Next, the game ball discharged to the game area D30 repeatedly collides with the game nail and enters the general winning opening P10. The game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 does not necessarily enter the second main game start port B10. Rather, it is configured to make it easier (or easier to guide) to enter the general winning opening P10.

  In this example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is a flow path that does not overlap with the game board D35 (there is a small overlapping area) (ie, viewed from the player, 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is mainly provided in the area on the back side of the center decoration D38), but is not limited to this, and from the player's side, on the back side of the game board D35 (Ie, as viewed from the player, along the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and partially overlapping the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1) 2-1 right-handed route MR20 -1 may be provided so that the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet W20 to the game area D30. In this case, by configuring the game board D35 with a translucent board such as an acrylic board, the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 can be visually recognized by the player. It can be configured as follows. Further, even if the configuration is such that the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is shortcut as in this example, the player sees part or all of the game board D35, center decoration D38, etc. In the region overlapping with the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 can be viewed in the same manner by being made of a translucent material. It may be configured.

  In this example, since the warp outlet W20 is not provided upstream of the game area D30 from the auxiliary game start opening H10, the game ball discharged from the warp outlet W20 to the game area D30 is started in the auxiliary game start. The possibility of passing through the mouth H10 is low. In this case, when the launch intensity of the game ball is too weak (almost all the game balls enter from the warp port W10), the game ball does not pass through the auxiliary game start port H10, and the second main game start port is electrically driven. The combination B11d will not be released, which may be disadvantageous for the player. In order to prevent such a situation, it is necessary to allow the game ball to flow into the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, so that it is necessary to finely adjust the firing strength whether it enters or does not enter the warp port W10. obtain. In addition, arrangement | positioning of the warp exit W20 is not limited to this example, You may provide upstream of the game area | region D30 from the auxiliary | assistant game start port H10. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions whether a movable accessory is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the warp mouth W10, and enters a warp mouth W10.

  With the configuration described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route are provided as the routes that the game ball can flow down when the right-handed player is executed. When two routes with the route MR20-1 are provided and the shot with the maximum firing strength is executed (sometimes referred to as rubber hitting), the shot game ball is almost the 1-1st right-handed route MR10- When the player hits the right hand with a launch strength that is not rubber hit, the shot game balls are taken as the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. And when the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is flowed down rather than when the 1-1st right-handed route MR10-1 is flowed down Easy to enter P10 In other words, towards the case than when flowing down the first 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 flowing down the first 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is configured as advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player will fire the game ball by adjusting the firing strength in order to make the game ball flow down to the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, and the player has a novel gameplay that incorporates the technical intervention of the player. It can be created.

  Also, by providing a plurality of right-handed routes such as the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, variations in the trajectory of the game ball rolling during right-handed execution are provided. Thus, the locations where the game balls collide with each other can be dispersed and formed in one location. In addition, by configuring in this way, it is also possible to disperse and form the locations where the game balls collide during right-handed hitting, and the right-handed rubber (right-handed rubber provided on the upper right side when viewed from the player in the game area) (A member in which the game ball that has flowed down the first right-handed route MR10-1 at the time of execution collides vigorously), a game nail, a molded product that can be hit by the game ball, etc. Therefore, a right-handed rubber, a game nail, a molded product that can be hit by a game ball, etc. can be used for a long time without breaking.

  Furthermore, as a recent trend of pachinko gaming machines, the area occupied by the effect display device SG and the center decoration D38 is increased, and the game area D30, which is the area where the game ball rolls, is decreasing. However, as in this example, the game area D30 is not provided only on the same plane as the game board D35, but the game area D30 is provided three-dimensionally on a plane different from the game board D35, such as the back side of the game board D35. Thereby, the area | region where a game ball can roll can be increased easily.

(Modification 1 from this embodiment)
As described in detail in the present embodiment, the configuration for providing a new flow path for a game ball at the time of right-handed execution is not limited to the present embodiment. Such another aspect will be mainly described below as changes from the present embodiment as a first modification from the present embodiment.

  Note that the first modification from the present embodiment has a 1-2 right-handed route out port D50 which is an out port different from the out port D36. Also, a 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30 that is an entrance of a game ball in the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 and a second- A 1-2 right-handed out exit route MR11 is provided as a flow path (route) through which the game ball flowing down the 2 right-handed route exit W40 and the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can flow.

  First, FIG. 22 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. Only differences from this embodiment will be described in detail. First, unlike the present embodiment, the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 in the first modification from the present embodiment is provided on the same plane as the game board D35, that is, fired by right-handed. When the played game ball reaches the vicinity of the 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30, then either of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 is used. When flowing down any right-handed route, unlike the present embodiment, the game area D30 located on the front side of the game board D35 will flow down. The game ball that has flowed down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 and passed through the 2-2 right-handed route exit W40 is the same as the game ball that has passed through the warp outlet W20 in the present embodiment. -2 It is configured to make it easier to enter the general winning opening P10 than the game ball that has flowed down the right-handed route MR10-2 (easily guided to the vicinity of the general winning opening P10). The game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can be guided to the 1-2 right-handed outlet route MR11 due to the influence of a game nail or the like. The game ball that has flowed down the strike-out route MR11 will enter the 1-2 right-hand route route D50. That is, in the first modification from the present embodiment, a part of the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 flows down the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11 and the 1-2 The ball enters the right-handed route-out opening D50, and more markedly compared to the present embodiment, the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 than when flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. It is configured so that the player is more advantageous when flowing down. In addition, the ratio of the case where the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 reaches the downstream of the auxiliary game starting port H10 and the like and the 1-2 case of reaching the right-handed out route route MR11 May be changed as appropriate, for example, one out of approximately five game balls flowing down the first-right-spotted route MR10-2 flows down the first-right-out port route MR11 (first- (2) A right-handed out exit route MR11 may be reached). In the first modification from this embodiment, as in this embodiment, almost all game balls flow down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and execute right-handed when rubber is hit. However, when the rubber hitting is not executed, the 2-2 right hit route MR20-2 can be flowed down.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, all the game balls flowing down the 1-2 right-handed out route route MR11 are configured to enter the 1-2 right-handed route out route D50. In the case where the 1-2 right-handed outlet route MR11 is branched into two flow paths on the way and a game ball flows down one route, the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 When the game ball flows down the other route, it is configured to be able to enter the auxiliary game starting port H10 and the like, similarly to the case where it is not guided to the 1-2 right-handed outlet route MR11. May all be configured to enter the 1-2 right-handed route out opening D50. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the 1-2 right-handed route out opening D50.

  Next, FIG. 23 is an example of a 1-2 right-handed route action diagram in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure is an enlarged front view showing the overall configuration of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. Next, in the upper left of the figure, since the game ball was fired with a relatively strong launch intensity, it passed through the 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30 without flowing into the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. Then, the game ball flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. Next, the game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 is the first 1-2 right-handed route MR11 on the right side of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 as viewed from the player. It flows down the neighborhood and flows into the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11 and enters the 1-2 right-handed route out route D50, or out of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. , It flows down the route in the vicinity of the left 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 on the left side as viewed from the player. On the other hand, in the lower right of the figure, among the game balls that have flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, the game balls that did not flow into the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11, ie, 1-2 Of the right-handed route MR10-2, a game ball that has flowed down in the vicinity of the first 1-2 right-handed outlet route MR11 on the right side as viewed from the player and has not flowed into the first-2 right-handed outlet route MR11, or The game ball that has flowed down the vicinity of the left 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 on the left side as viewed from the player further flows down the first-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and passes through the auxiliary game start opening H10. (The second main game start opening electric accessory B11-d is opened in a predetermined pattern), and the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is opened by the guidance of the game ball guiding member HB10 and the game nail. A second main game start B1 And thus to ball entrance to. A game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and did not flow into the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11 does not necessarily enter the general winning opening P10. Due to the arrangement of the nail and the game ball guiding member HB10, the ball is relatively easier to enter (is easier to be guided to) the second main game start port B10 than the general winning port P10.

  Next, FIG. 24 is an example of a 2-2 right-handed route action diagram in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure is a front enlarged view showing the entire configuration of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2, as in FIG. Next, in the upper part of the figure, since the game ball was fired with a relatively weak firing strength among the right strikes, the 2-2 right strike route was not flowed into the 1-2 right strike route MR10-2. A game ball flows into the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 from the entrance W30. Next, at the lower right of the figure, the game ball that has flowed down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 is discharged from the 2-2 right-handed route exit W40 into the game area D30 on the same plane as the game board D35. Is done. Next, the player enters the general winning opening P10 by guidance of a game nail or the like. The game ball that has flowed down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 does not necessarily enter the second main game start port B10, but relatively the second main game start port B10 depending on the arrangement of the game nails and the like. Rather, it is configured to make it easier (or easier to guide) to enter the general winning opening P10.

  By configuring as described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired at the maximum firing strength (sometimes referred to as rubber striking), most of the game balls launched are It will flow down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. Also, a game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can enter the 1-2 right-handed route out port D50 (for example, the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 About 1/4 of the game balls that flow down enter the 1-2 right-hand route out D50). When a ball enters the 1-2 right-handed route out port D50, the game ball is discharged out of the game area D30, and a ball port (auxiliary game start port H10, first big prize port C10 provided downstream of the route) is provided. , Can not enter the second grand prize opening C20, etc. On the other hand, game balls flowing down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 will not enter the 1-2 right-handed route out port By configuring in this way, it is more advantageous for the player when flowing down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 than when flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, When a player performs a right strike, a player can realize a highly profitable game by launching a game ball with an appropriate launch strength that is not rubber strike, creating a novel gameplay with technical intervention Can And thus.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, in the time-reduced game state, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is obtained by executing a right turn and causing a game ball to enter the auxiliary game start port H10. Since the game is designed to aim at entering the second main game start opening B10 by opening the game ball, it is necessary to fire the game ball so as to flow down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 . Because of this configuration, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the maximum launch is more than when the game ball is launched at the maximum launch intensity and then flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. When launching a game ball with a lower firing strength than the strength and flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, the 1-2 right-handed outlet route MR11 and the 1-2 right-handed route It is difficult to enter the exit D50 (for example, out of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, it flows down in the vicinity of the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11 and the 1-2 right-handed out route MR11 Or in the vicinity of the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2). Fires more than the maximum firing strength By launching the game ball by suppressing degree it is configured likely to become profitable for the player. Even in such a configuration, during the execution of the special game, there is little need to enter the game ball into the auxiliary game start opening H10, and the game ball follows the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. The game ball does not enter the 1-2 right-handed route out D50 and the general prize is awarded when the game ball flows down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 than when it flows down. Since a game ball can enter the mouth P10 (relatively easy to enter), it is configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can enter the auxiliary game starting port H10, while the 2-2 right-handed route MR20- The game ball flowing down 2 is configured not to enter (or difficult to enter) the auxiliary game start opening H10, but is not limited to this, and the game ball flowing down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 Alternatively, the position at which the auxiliary game start port H10 is arranged (for example, the position downstream of the 2-2 right-handed route exit W40) may be adjusted so that the ball can enter the auxiliary game start port H10. With such a configuration, even in a situation where a special game such as a time-saving game state is not being executed, it is always more 2-2 than when the game ball has flowed down the first-2 right-handed route MR10-2. It can be configured that it is advantageous for the player when the game ball flows down the right-handed route MR20-2.

  In addition, in this example, a new gameability was created by making the ease of entering the general winning opening P10 different depending on the path through which the game balls flow down, but this is not a limitation. The ease of entering the entrance (the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the auxiliary game start port H10, the first big winning port C10, the second big winning port C20) is varied. It is good also as a structure.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a new game ball flow path is provided as a flow path for the game ball to flow down when the player hits the right (when the game ball flows down from the center of the game board D35). Although it has a configuration that can create advantageous game characteristics through intervention, the configuration of newly providing a flow path of a game ball that has not been heretofore is not limited to a right-handed case. Hereinafter, an example of a configuration in which a plurality of flow paths through which game balls flow when left-handed (when the game balls flow down the left side of the game board D35) is provided will be described in detail as a second embodiment.

  First, FIG. 25 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. Only differences from this embodiment will be described in detail. First, in the second embodiment, a resin-made first buffer resin member RS11, second buffer resin member RS12, and third buffer resin member RS13 are provided in the game area D30 on the upper left side of the game board D35. The game ball at the time of hitting is configured so as to be able to collide with these buffer resin members (the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, and the third buffer resin member RS13 are collectively referred to as a buffer resin member). Has been. Next, the game ball that has collided with the buffer resin member flows down the game area D30 and is viewed by the player separated by the inter-route resin member RS20 (hereinafter, the description on the right side and the left side in this example is refused). Unless otherwise noted, it is assumed that the player sees from the player's first left-handed route ML10 on the right side and the second left-handed route ML20 on the left side. The first left-handed route ML10 on the right side is formed with irregularities on the right side of the inter-route resin member RS20 constituting the left wall surface and on the left side of the center ornament D38 constituting the right wall surface. The game balls flowing down the hit route ML10 will flow down the first left hit route ML10 while colliding with the right and left wall surfaces. On the other hand, the second left-handed route ML20 is not provided with irregularities on the left side of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the right side of the inner rail D34, and the game balls flowing down the second left-handed route ML20 are almost game balls. It will flow smoothly without changing the direction in which the ball moves (as a result, without attenuating the momentum of the game ball flowing down).

  Next, FIG. 26 is an example of a first left-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the lower part of the figure shows the entire flow path through which the game ball flows down when left-handed. Next, in the upper left part of the figure, the game ball fired from the launch device D42 with a relatively weak launch strength flows down the game area D30 on the left side of the game board D35. First, the game ball collides with the second buffer resin member RS12, flows down between the second buffer resin member RS12 and the third buffer resin member RS13, further collides with the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side, and first left-handed Passing through the route entrance Q10, the flow path on the right side as viewed from the player (a route constituted by the right wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the left wall surface of the center decoration D38, the first left-handed route ML10) Flow into. Next, in the upper right of the figure, after the game ball flowing in from the first left-hand route entrance Q10 collides with the first collision wall surface TK10 which is the right wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20, the wall surface on the left side of the center decoration D38 After colliding with the second collision wall surface TK20, and further colliding with the third collision wall surface TK30 which is the right wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20, and then colliding with the fourth collision wall surface TK40 which is the left wall surface of the center decoration D38. Then, the vehicle passes through the first left-hand route exit Q20 and reaches the confluence point GP, which is the merge point with the second left-hand route ML20. As described above, the game ball flowing down the first left-hand route ML10 changes the rolling direction of the game ball by repeatedly colliding with the inter-route resin member RS20 side and the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side multiple times. As a result of the momentum flowing down in the lower direction of the game board D35 (in the direction of the out port D36) being cut off, when flowing down a second left-handed route ML20 described later, the joining point GP from the second left-handed route entrance Q30 The time required for the game ball to reach the merge point GP from the first left-handed route entrance Q10 is longer than the time required to reach

  Next, FIG. 27 is an example of a second left-hand route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the lower part of FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the entire path through which the game ball flows down when left-handed (when the game ball flows down from the center of the game board D35), as in FIG. Next, in the upper left of the figure, the game ball fired from the launch device D42 with a relatively weak launch strength flows down the game area D30 on the left side of the game board D35 when viewed from the player. First, the game ball collides with the third buffer resin member RS13, passes through the second left-hand routed route entrance Q30, and is viewed from the player on the left channel (the left wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the inner rail). D34 is a path constituted by the right wall surface and flows into the second left-handed route ML20). Next, in the upper right of the figure, the game ball flowing in from the second left-handed route entrance Q30 flows down the second left-handed route ML20 (the wall surfaces on both sides of the second left-handed route ML20 are uneven. Therefore, after passing through the second left-hand route exit Q40, it is a confluence with the first left-hand route ML10. This will reach the confluence point GP. As described above, the game ball flowing down the second left-handed route ML20 has no irregularities formed on the right side wall surface of the inner rail D34 and the left side surface of the inter-route resin member RS20, and the flowing game ball advances. The game ball will flow without substantially changing the direction in which the game ball flows (as a result, without reducing the momentum of the game ball flowing down), and from the time required for the game ball to reach the merge point GP from the first left-handed route entrance Q10. However, the time required to reach the merge point GP from the second left-hand route entrance Q30 is configured to be shorter.

  Next, FIG. 28 is an example of a first and second left-handed route flow required time comparison diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, in the upper part of the figure, the first left-handed route ML10 that is the route on which the game ball flows down on the right side as viewed from the player, and the second left-handed route ML20 that is the route on which the game ball flows down on the left side, The state of the game ball flowing down is shown. An example of the manner in which the game ball flows down is as described above. In the lower part of the figure, the passing of each passing point of the game ball flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 and the second left-handed route ML20 is shown. An example of the period required for the above is shown in time series. First, on the upper side, the game balls flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 are first left-handed route entrance Q10 → first collision wall surface TK10 → second collision wall surface TK20 → third collision wall surface TK30 → fourth collision wall surface TK40 → It is shown that the required flow time A elapses as the required time from the first left-hand route exit Q20 to the joining point GP, and the required time from the first left-hand route entrance Q10 to the joining point GP. On the other hand, on the lower side, the game balls flowing down the second left-handed route ML20 flow down in order of the second left-handed route entrance Q30 → the second left-handed route exit Q40 → the confluence point GP, and the first left-handed route ML10 The flow required time corresponding to the flow required time A indicates that the required flow time B, which is the required time from the second left-hand route entrance Q30 to the junction point GP, elapses. Here, the required flow time A is relatively longer than the required flow time B. In this way, the game ball flowing down the first left-hand route ML10 changes the direction in which the game ball rolls by repeating the collision multiple times on the resin member RS20 side between the routes and the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side, As a result of the momentum flowing down in the downward direction of the game board D35 (in the direction of the out port D36) being cut off, the time required for the game ball to reach the confluence point GP from the first left route entrance Q10 is the second left strike. The game ball flowing down the route ML20 is configured to be relatively longer than the time required to reach the joining point GP from the second left-handed route entrance Q30.

  By configuring as described above, the game ball is first moved in a different direction depending on the aspect of collision with the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, and the third buffer resin member RS13 provided in the upper part. It is configured to rebound, and as a result of rebounding in different directions, it flows into two different flow paths (first left-handed route ML10 or second left-handed route ML20). Furthermore, the time required to flow down between two corresponding points in two different flow paths (Q10 to GP in the first left-hand route ML10, Q30 to GP in the second left-hand route ML20) seems to be different. It is comprised so that the fall speed and direction of a game ball may not become constant, without using a game nail. Furthermore, game balls discharged from the respective route exits (the first left-handed route exit Q20 or the second left-handed route exit Q40) separated by the inter-route resin member RS20 through the different routes Since the angle toward the provided windmill (not shown) is also different, the rolling mode is different depending on the game nail near the junction point GP. Therefore, the flowing-down behavior of the game balls can be uniformly distributed with no bias. Therefore, the interval between the balls entering the first main game start opening A10 is not biased, and the first main game symbol does not fluctuate for a long period of time, or conversely changes frequently in a short period of time. The situation can be prevented.

  The shape and material of the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, and the inter-route resin member RS20 are not limited as long as the effects of the present invention are exhibited. The material of each buffer resin member and the inter-route resin member RS20 is not limited to a resin (synthetic resin is suitable) as long as it has the moldability, strength, and durability required for this example. Other materials can be used as appropriate. Moreover, you may further have the reinforcement member which reinforces an intensity | strength etc. inside the resin member as needed. Each buffer resin member is not limited to the shape of this example as long as it can rebound the game ball in a random direction. The structure of the resin material RS20 between the routes and the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side and the inner rail D34 side is not limited to this example, and the structure may be such that the speed of the game ball flowing down between the two routes can be different. There is no particular limitation. For example, you may comprise so that the speed which flows down may differ by providing obstructions, such as a windmill, in any flow path. Further, the numbers of the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, and the inter-route resin member RS20 provided on the game board D35 are not limited to this example. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides two or more resin member RS20 between roots, and can also be set as the structure which provides 3 or more the flow paths through which game balls flow down.

(Modification 1 from the second embodiment)
A second example of a configuration having a plurality of flow paths that can flow down when the game ball collides with the buffer resin member when left-handed is executed (when the game ball flows down the left side of the game board D35) Although it explained in full detail as a form, it is not limited to this as a structure of the flow path where a game ball flows down when left-handed is performed. Therefore, such a configuration will be described in detail below as a first modification from the second embodiment.

  First, FIG. 29 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. Only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail. First, in Modification 1 from the second embodiment, a first distribution resin member RS31, a second distribution resin member RS32, and a route distribution resin member RS30 are further provided downstream of the inter-route resin member RS20. It has been. The game ball that has flowed out of the first left-hand route exit Q20 can collide with the first distribution resin member RS31, and the collided game ball flows down either the left or right game area of the first distribution resin member RS31. It will be. For example, a game ball bounced to the right by the first distribution resin member RS31 will flow down the third right-handed route ML30, while a game ball bounced to the left by the first distribution resin member RS31 is The third left-handed route ML30 or the fourth left-handed route ML30 or the fourth right-handed route ML40, which is provided downstream thereof, collides with the route distribution resin member RS30, which is a member separated into the third right-handed route ML30 and the fourth right-handed route ML40. One of the left-handed routes ML40 will flow down.

  Further, the game ball that has flowed out of the second left-hand route exit Q40 can collide with the second sorting resin member RS32, and the collided game ball can move to the left or right game area of the second sorting resin member RS32. It will flow down. For example, a game ball bounced to the left by the second distribution resin member RS32 will flow down the fourth left-hand route ML40, while a game ball bounced to the right by the second distribution resin member RS32 is It collides with the route sorting resin member RS30 provided downstream thereof, and flows down either the third left-hand route ML30 or the fourth left-hand route ML40.

  Next, when the game ball flowing down the third left-handed route ML30 flows down the right side of the windmill provided downstream of the third left-handed route ML30, it can enter the first main game start opening A10. It will be. On the other hand, a game ball that has flowed down the fourth left-handed route ML40 or a game ball that has flowed down the third left-handed route ML30 and has flowed down the left side of the windmill does not enter the first main game start opening A10 (or Is difficult to do).

  By configuring as described above, the game balls that have flowed down the first left-handed route ML10 and the second left-handed route ML20, the first distribution resin member RS31, the second distribution resin member RS32, and the route distribution The resin member RS30 will flow down one of the flow paths of the third left-handed route ML30 and the fourth left-handed route ML40. In this case, the game ball that has flowed down the first left-hand route ML10 is configured to easily flow down the third left-hand route ML30, but is difficult to flow down the fourth left-hand route ML40. The game ball that has flowed down the second left-handed route ML20 is configured to easily flow down the fourth left-handed route ML40, but is difficult to flow down the third left-handed route ML30. In addition, it is configured such that when the third left-handed route flows down, it is easier to enter the first main game start opening A10 than when the fourth left-handed route flows down. Therefore, the player aims at a highly profitable game by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball so that the game ball easily flows into the first left-handed route, and has a novel game with technical intervention. It can be created.

  Next, FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of third and fourth left-handed route action diagrams in the first modification from the second embodiment. First, the left side of the figure shows an example of a game ball rolling when it flows into the third left-handed route ML30. The game ball that has flowed out of the first left-hand route exit Q20 collides with the first sorting resin member RS31 and is repelled in either the left or right direction. When it is bounced to the right, all enters the third left-handed route ML30, whereas when it is bounced to the left, it collides with the route sorting resin member RS30. Thereafter, the game ball bounced to the right will flow into the third left-handed route ML30, while the game ball bounced to the left will flow into the fourth left-handed route ML40 described later. The game ball that has flowed into the third left-handed route ML30 will further flow down one of the left and right flow paths by the windmill provided downstream thereof. The game ball that has flowed down the right side of the windmill enters the first main game start port A10. As will be described later, even if the game ball has flowed out from the second left-hand route exit Q40, when it is bounced to the right side by the second sorting resin member RS32, it is further pushed to the right side by the route sorting resin member RS30. Will be flown into the third left-hand route ML30. The game ball that has flowed into the third left-handed route ML30 can then enter the first main game start port A10.

  Next, the right side of the figure shows an example of a state where the game ball rolls when flowing into the fourth left-handed route ML40. The game ball that has flowed out of the second left-hand route exit Q40 collides with the second sorting resin member RS32 and is repelled in either the left or right direction. When it is bounced to the left, all enters the fourth left-handed route ML40, while when it is bounced to the right, it collides with the route distribution resin member RS30. Thereafter, the game ball bounced to the left flows into the fourth left strike route ML40, while the game ball bounced to the right flows into the third left strike route ML30. Note that the game ball that has flowed into the fourth left-handed route ML40 is difficult to enter the first main game start port A10 thereafter. As described above, even if the game ball flows out from the first left-hand route exit Q20, when it is bounced to the left side by the first sorting resin member RS31, it is further left-handed by the route sorting resin member RS30. Will be flown into the fourth left-hand route ML40.

  By configuring as described above, in the first modification from the second embodiment, the first distribution resin member RS31, the second distribution resin member RS32, and the route distribution resin member are provided downstream of the inter-route resin member RS20. By further providing three members with RS30, it is possible to further increase the variation of the route that the game balls that have flowed out from the first left-handed route exit Q20 and the second left-handed route exit Q40 can roll, The player can make the first left-hand route ML10 flow down or the second left-hand route ML20, so that the ease of entering the first main game start opening A10 is different. By adjusting the launch strength of the game ball so that the game ball can easily flow into the hitting route ML10, the aim is to achieve a highly profitable game. And thus to be able to create a game of.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configuration shown in the above embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the further configurations shown in the above embodiments are added to these concepts as well as the combination and separation (higher level conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (1)
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A game entrance into which a game ball can enter (for example, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, a first big prize port C10, a second big prize port C20, an auxiliary game start port H10, or , General winning opening P10),
A game ball launching unit (for example, a launching device D42) capable of taking at least a minimum launch intensity that is a minimum launch intensity at which a game ball can be released to the game region (eg, the game region D30);
To the entrance (for example, 1st main game start opening A10, 2nd main game start opening B10, 1st big prize opening C10, 2nd big prize opening C20, auxiliary game start opening H10, or general prize opening P10) Has a privilege granting means to grant benefits based on
When a game ball is fired at the minimum firing strength, the first flow route (eg, 1-1 right) is used as a flow path on the game region (eg, game region D30) where the fired game ball is difficult to flow down. Strike route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) and first downstream route (eg 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) And at least a second downstream route (for example, a 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or a 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) that is a different flow path from
A game ball that has flowed into the first downstream route (for example, the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) The second descending route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-) before flowing out from the route MR10-1 or the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. 2) is configured not to flow into
A game ball that has flowed into the second downstream route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) is transferred to the second downstream route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1). A first downflow route (for example, a 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or a 1-2 right-handed route MR10-) before flowing out from the route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. 2) is configured not to flow into
When a game ball flows down the first downflow route (for example, the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) and the second downflow route (for example, the 2-1 When the game ball flows down the right-handed route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2), the entrance (for example, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port) B10, first winning prize opening C10, second winning prize opening C20, auxiliary game starting opening H10, or general winning opening P10) is configured so that the ease of entering a game ball can be different. It is a pachinko game machine.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (2)
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A plurality of game nails provided in a game area (for example, the game area D30) and capable of colliding with a game ball;
One or a plurality of fixing members (for example, a first buffer resin member RS11, a second buffer resin member RS12, which are provided in the game area (for example, the game area D30) and are different from the game nails and are capable of colliding with the game ball. , Third buffer resin member RS13 or inter-route resin member RS20)
When,
With the minimum launch intensity that is the minimum launch intensity that can release the game ball to the game area (for example, the game area D30) and the maximum launch intensity that can release the game ball to the game area (for example, the game area D30). A game ball launcher (for example, launcher D42) capable of taking at least a certain maximum launch intensity,
As a flow path through which a game ball on the game area can flow down, the first flow down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) and the first flow down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) are different flow channels. At least a second downstream route (for example, the second left-hand route ML20),
When a game ball is fired at the maximum firing strength, the game ball is unlikely to flow down the first flow down route (eg, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow down route (eg, second left-handed route ML20). ) Is difficult to flow down,
When the game ball is fired at the minimum firing strength, the game ball can flow down the first flow down route (eg, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow down route (eg, the second left-handed route ML20). )
The game ball that has collided with the fixing member (for example, the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, or the inter-route resin member RS20) 1 left-handed route ML10) or a second downstream route (for example, second left-handed route ML20),
An average value of a period from when a game ball flows into the first downstream route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) until the game ball flows out from the first downstream route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10); The average value of the period from when the game ball flows into the second downstream route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20) to when the game ball flows out from the second downstream route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20) Is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured to be different from each other.

M main control board,
MN11ta-A 1st main game success lottery table, MN11ta-B 2nd main game success lottery table MN11ta-H Auxiliary game success lottery table, MN41ta-A 1st main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B 2nd Main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41ta-H Auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN51ta-A First main game variation mode determination lottery table, MN51ta-B Second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-H Auxiliary game Fluctuation mode determination lottery table, MP11t-C first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP22t-B second main game start opening electric player release timer MP33c winning ball Counter, MP34t Special game timer MP52c Short-time counter MT10 command transmission buffer 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 game B20 2nd main game Symbol display device, B21g Second main game symbol display unit B21h Second main game symbol hold display unit C First / second main game shared peripheral device, C10 First big prize port C11s First big prize port prize detection device, C11d 1st grand prize opening electric accessory C20 2nd big prize opening, C21s 2nd big prize opening prize detection device C21d 2nd big prize opening electric combination, D30 game area D44 launch handle D32 outer rail, 34 Inner rail 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 Production display control means (sub-main control board)
SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery table, SM21t drawing variation time management timer SM25ta production content determination table, SG production display device SG10 display area, SG11 decorative symbol display area SG12 first hold display section, SG13 second hold display section KH Prize Ball Dispensing Control Board KE Prize Ball Dispensing Device, KE10 Dispensing Unit D16 Transparent Plate, KR Prize Ball Rail KT Prize Ball Tank, KH Prize Ball Dispensing Control Board Ea Power Switch, D42 Launching Device E Power Supply Unit, D40 Launch Control Board W10 Warp exit, W20 Warp exit MR10-1 1-1 right-handed route, MR20-1 2-1 Right-handed route W30 2-2 Right-handed route entrance, W40 2-2 Right-handed route exit MR10-2 1-2 right-handed route, MR20-2 2-2 right-handed route MR11 1-2 Right handed out route, D50 1-2 left handed route out port ML10 First left handed route, ML20 Second left handed route ML30 Third left handed route, ML40 Fourth left handed route Q10 First left handed route entrance, Q20 First left route exit Q30 Second left route entrance, Q40 Second left route exit RS11 First buffer resin member, RS12 Second buffer resin member RS13 Third buffer resin member, RS20 Inter-route resin member RS31 First Distribution resin member, RS32 Second distribution resin member RS30 Root distribution resin member P10 General winning opening, HB10 game ball guiding member GP Junction point, TK10 First collision wall surface TK20 Second collision wall surface, TK30 Third collision wall surface TK40 4 collision wall

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A plurality of game nails provided in the game area and capable of colliding with game balls;
One or a plurality of fixing members which are provided in the game area and are different from the game nails and to which the game ball can collide;
A game ball launcher capable of taking at least a minimum launch strength that is a minimum launch strength that allows a game ball to be released into the game area and a maximum launch strength that is a maximum launch strength that can be released into the game area And
As a flow path through which the game ball on the game area can flow, at least a first flow route and a second flow route that is a flow path different from the first flow route,
When a game ball is launched at the maximum launch strength, the game ball is configured to be difficult to flow down the first flow route and difficult to flow down the second flow route,
When a game ball is fired at the minimum firing strength, the game ball is configured to flow down the first flow route and flow down the second flow route,
The game ball that has collided with the fixed member is configured to flow down the first flow down route or the second flow down route,
An average value of a period from when a game ball flows into the first downstream route to when a game ball flows out from the first downstream route, and a game from the second downstream route after the game ball flows into the second downstream route A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the average value of the period until the ball flows out is different.

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