JP2018068452A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a read-ahead performance is conventionally heavily used, addressing the prevention of mannerism.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine is configured to execute number-of-reservations determination processing, the determination on whether a command related to the number of reservations after a reservation transmitted from a main game part is newly produced, or a command related to the number of reservations after a reservation is consumed, is normal or not. When the number-of-reservations determination processing is executed and it is determined that the command related to the number of reservations after the reservation is newly produced, or the command related to the number of reservations after the reservation is consumed, is normal, the pachinko game machine is configured to temporarily store information related to the number of reservations on the basis of the determined command. When the number-of-reservations determination processing is executed and it is determined that the command related to the number of reservations after the reservation is newly produced, or the command related to the number of reservations after the reservation is consumed, is abnormal, the pachinko game machine is configured to differentiate processing to be executed after the determination according to a content of the abnormality.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines are now called “special symbols” (or main game symbols) on the 7-segment display, etc., when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is variably displayed and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the special gaming state in which the player is in a profit state higher than the normal gaming state {the special winning opening that is normally closed This is a type of machine (so-called “first-class pachinko game machine”) that shifts to (a game of contents that a so-called attacker opens under a predetermined condition). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, if you are in a situation where you can't start changing the display of a “special symbol”, the game will have a function to hold the change display when a game ball has entered the start gate. One of them is a technique (so-called pre-reading effect) that improves the interest of the game by configuring so as to notify or suggest.

Patent No. 5729425 Japanese Patent No. 5306895

  However, since the pre-reading effect has been frequently used, there is a problem that further improvement is required to prevent the mannerism.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of executing an effect;
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls the execution of the effect in the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the starting port (for example, the first main game starting port A10, the second main game starting port B10);
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variation display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the determination of validity is performed based on the random number related to the certain retention, and the stop display mode of the identification information and the variation display mode of the identification information based on the determination result A game content determination means for determining
In accordance with the determination by the game content determination means, identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When a certain hold is newly generated, a command related to the number of holds after the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). A command related to the number of holds after the hold is digested can be transmitted to the secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
It is configured to be able to transmit a prefetch command that is a command related to a stop display mode and a variable display mode of identification information related to a certain hold to a secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the command transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), a pre-reading effect that suggests or informs in advance of the feasibility of a special game regarding a certain hold is configured to be executable in the effect display unit. And
Determining whether or not the command related to the number of holds after the hold newly generated from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) or the command related to the number of holds after the hold is digested is normal Is configured to execute the pending number determination process,
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the holding has newly occurred and the command related to the number of holds after the holding has been digested is normal, It is configured to temporarily store information about the number of holds based on
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been newly generated or the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been digested is abnormal after executing the hold number determination process, it is executed after the determination according to the abnormality content It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the processing to be performed is different.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the game related to the prefetching effect.

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 table configuration diagram used in the first main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in the first main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the second main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of prefetch effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the change stop prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a prefetch effect image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a list of special game start demonstration commands in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of special game prefetch determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a rendezvous villa production image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 33 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the hold number determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the change stop prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of a winning prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a change stop prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side 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. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following condition, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Game state” means, for example, a transition to a special game state rather than a non-stochastic game state in which a lottery probability for transition to a special game state or a special game state in which a special winning opening can be in an open state is a predetermined value. A probabilistic variable gaming state with a high lottery probability, an auxiliary gaming state with assistance for winning at the starting port that becomes a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port In such a case, the variable member may be one or a combination of a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short notification time of the result of the variable member opening lottery.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 complex machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applicable to other game machines (for example, conventional 1st type, 2nd type, 3rd type, general pachinko game machines such as general electric roles). . Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

  Here, before describing each component, the characteristics (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper ball dish D20, a lower ball dish D22, and a launch handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 via a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame D14 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is made of glass or the like and supported by the door D18. The door D18 is attached to the front frame D14 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray D20 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending 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 has a game area D30 defined by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. In addition, the game area D30 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, an auxiliary game start port H10, 1st grand prize opening C10, 2nd big prize opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, production display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out mouth D36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in this embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided, and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 is difficult to be guided. And the auxiliary game start port H10 that is easy to guide the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) and difficult to guide the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30. It is configured to have a start opening H10 (but not limited to this, only the game ball flowing down the right side or the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10. It may be configured to be easy}.

  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. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C13). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening C10. Is generated. The first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d changes the first big prize opening C10 to the first big prize opening C10 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first). 1 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) It may be a belo-type attacker), and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of the opening D36. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C23). 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 ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 is 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), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 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 first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like display apparatus SG.

  Next, the effect display device SG is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 where an effect is executed including a variable display of decorative symbols. Here, the display area SG10 includes a first hold display section SG12 (and a second hold display section SG13) that displays main game hold information, and a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols imitating, for example, a slot machine game. And a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying. The effect display device SG is configured with a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured with other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the first hold display section SG12 (and the second hold display section SG13) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the hold lamp of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit H21h. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display portion H21h is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes not being executed).

  Next, the center decoration D38 is installed around the effect display device SG, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device SG, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp D26 is provided in a game area D30 or an area other than the game area D30, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls overall game operations such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port A10 (second main game starting port B10) (ie, game Main control board M that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device SG that adds interest to the game content SM, a sub-sub control unit SS that mainly performs effect display, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank KT in accordance with the prize winning to the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and each prize opening, A prize ball payout device (set base) KE provided with a payout unit 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 tray D20 To region D30 Turning on / off the launching device D42 that launches each ball, the launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch, is provided on the back 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 has a winning opening sensor Ns {the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, the auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, 1st prize winning opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize winning prize winning detection apparatus C21s, general winning detection apparatus (not shown, the general winning entry is a winning entry with a winning ball but no symbol lottery. }, A drive solenoid (not shown) (the above-mentioned first big prize opening electric combination solenoid C13, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc. It is electrically connected to an input / output device that is indispensable to control the progress of the game based on input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). For example, information (commands) related to performance / game progress can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

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

  Next, the prize ball payout control board KH is a prize ball payout apparatus KE that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by a player, accepts a game ball rental request, and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to a game ball lending device R for transmission. Although 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, as described above, the sub-control board S is connected to the effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker D24, the game effect lamp D26, and other effect drive devices (not shown). ing. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and control of the sound output from the speaker D24 by the sub-main control unit SM and game effects ( Lighting) The lighting control of the lamp D26 and the determination control of the display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and the display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured. 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the 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.

  Various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first and second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H), The sub-main control unit SM related to the production and a prize ball payout control board KH that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control board M are connected to be able to transmit information. The sub-main control unit SM is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control unit SS that executes image effects, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), a speaker D24, and the like. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device KE including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, sub-main control part SM, sub-sub control part SS, prize ball payout control board KH, etc. are ROM and RAM for storing data and programs in terms of hardware, CPUs used for arithmetic processing, etc. It is comprised from the element of this. In the following description, each means included in the main control board M may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means that is included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board M. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10 is relatively extended (open time extension). function). In addition, the time-reduced game in the present embodiment is ended when the total value of the number of changes of the first main game symbol and the number of times of change of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (a probability-variable game with no time limit restriction). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop).

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

  Next, game peripheral devices will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. First and second main game shared peripheral device C, which is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, auxiliary game peripheral device H related to auxiliary games, sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, sub sub control unit SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. 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.

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

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

  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. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the 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 (may be transmitted at this timing). At this timing, a command may be set and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in the RAM). If YES in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main control board M in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1910, 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. Process for managing the results). Next, in step 1920, the main control board M executes external signal output processing (information output to the external terminal board, hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1930, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub main control unit side), and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main control board M is configured such that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing of FIG. Is done. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (in this example, when an NMI interrupt occurs), in step 1020, the main control board M sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 1022, the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM area, prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to power-off waiting loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 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, 4). 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 refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H, and 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 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the 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, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (the flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag) in step 1216 and refers to the auxiliary gaming symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H. Then, the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired gaming state of the auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short flag is on, as compared to when it is off) The winning symbol is selected with high probability) and temporarily stored in the RAM area 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 5.0 seconds → close) (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 hold information temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also performs the main control. After starting the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, the CPUMC of the board M starts displaying the variation of the auxiliary game symbol 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 refers to the RAM area of the main control board M to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. Is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. 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 and the gaming state (for example, in the case of the winning symbol “D1”, it is released for 1 second → 1 second closing → 1 second opening → 1 second closing → 1 second opening → closing in the case of “D2”, 0.2 seconds opening → 0.8 seconds closing → 4 seconds opening → closing And a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric power accessory is set in the second main game start opening electric character opening timer MP22t-B. Next, in step 1234, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the electric agent releasing flag. In step 1236, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10. 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 step 1244 and step 1246, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second main game start opening electric combination B11d of the second main game start opening B10 and is opening the electric combination. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1300).

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

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

  Next, FIG. 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 CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the first main game start opening entrance information is received from the first main game start entrance entering detection device A11s. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the main game (especially the first main game side) is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the CPUC 100 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, a winning lottery random number for determining whether or not to win, a symbol lottery random number for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number. Next, in step 1310, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game short time flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M pre-determines the stored result determination and the stop symbol based on the stored information (success / failure lottery random number and symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1316, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the newly generated pending result and the command related to the stop symbol information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM. (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to step 1318.

  Next, in step 1318, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M, based on the hold information (variation mode determination random number), stores the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group (non-short-time variation mode group and short-time variation) related to the stored suspension. The mode group is preliminarily determined (refer to the main game table 3 in FIGS. 11 and 12 for the variable mode random number delimiter information and the variable mode group), and the process proceeds to Step 1320. In the present embodiment, one variation mode group is configured to include a plurality of types of variation modes (variation times). Note that if the answer is No in step 1310 or step 1312, the process proceeds to step 1320. Next, in step 1320, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sends a command related to a new on-hold generation (such as a first main game content determination random number on-hold generation command, a command related to variation mode random number delimiter information) to the sub-main control. The command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to step 1322. When the symbol information is configured to be transmitted to the sub-control board S side as in the present embodiment, an effect suggesting a big hit may be executed as an effect to be executed on the sub-control board S side. In such a case, it is desirable that the player can be notified of the stop symbol of the main game symbol that is a big hit (the stop symbol is notified only when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit). Also in the case of No in step 1302 or step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1322. Although the first main game content determination random number is temporarily stored in step 1308, the processing relating to the first main game content determination random number will be described in detail. (1) Entering the first main game start opening A10 As a trigger, a first main game content determination random number is acquired, and the random number is stored in a register. (2) The first main game content determination random number stored in the register is stored in the RAM of the main control board M, and the variation of the main game symbol is started based on the first main game content determination random number stored in the register. Pre-fetch lottery is executed before. (3) At the start of main game symbol variation, the first main game content determination random number stored in the RAM of the main control board M is stored in the register, and based on the first main game content determination random number stored in the register. The determination of success / failure is executed (the determination of success / failure may be executed based on the first main game content determination random number stored in the RAM of the main control board M). When the second main game side is configured so that the pre-read lottery can be executed, the same processing may be executed for the second main game content determination random number.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the main game content determination random number (the first main game content determination random number or the second main game content determination random number) is acquired (or when the suspension occurs), the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group Is configured to determine.

  In addition, it may be configured to transmit the main game content determination random number information, the failure random number delimiter information, the variation mode random number delimiter information, and the variation mode group information to the sub control board S side at the timing when the hold occurs. The information to be transmitted to the sub-control board S side is not limited to this, but information related to the main game symbol that is stopped, information related to the main game symbol that is a big hit (special information related to the main game symbol scheduled to stop) The number of rounds of the game, etc.), the number of holds immediately after the winning win (both the first main game side and the second main game side, even if only the number of holds on the winning side of the first main game side or the second main game side) Or the like (which may be the number of holdings), etc. (the failure random number delimiter information is the game state and the random number value on the first main game side (second main game side)) (Or random number range) and the lottery result It is one of the random number separation information divided into groups, for example, whether it is a probability variation gaming state or a non-probability variation gaming state, a loss, a probability variation gaming state or a non-stochastic variation gaming state If the game state is a winning game, the winning group is a winning game, but if it is a non-stochastic game state, it can be grouped such as lost.

  Next, in step 1322, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the second main game start entrance entrance information is received from the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B <b> 11 s. In the case of Yes in step 1322, in step 1324, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the main game (especially the second main game side) is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1324, in step 1326, the CPUC 100 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 of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game symbol determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, in step 1328, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number. Next, in step 1330, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1330, in step 1334, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M pre-determines the determination result and stop symbol related to the stored hold based on the hold information (win / lot lottery random number and symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1336, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sets the newly generated pending result and the command related to the stop symbol information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM. (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to step 1338.

  In the case of No in step 1330, in step 1332, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game short time flag is off. If yes in step 1332, the process proceeds to step 1340, and if no in step 1332, the process proceeds to step 1334.

  Next, in step 1338, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M, based on the hold information (variation mode determination random number), stores the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group (the non-short-time variation mode group and the short-time variation) related to the stored suspension. The mode group is preliminarily determined (refer to the main game table 3 in FIGS. 11 and 12 for the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group), and the process proceeds to Step 1340. Next, in step 1340, the CPUC 100 of the main control board M sends a command related to a new on-hold occurrence (such as a second main game content determination random number on-hold generation command, a command related to variation mode random number separator information) to the sub-main control. The command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). Also in the case of No in step 1322 or step 1324, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1400).

  In step 1308 and step 1328, storage of the first main game content determination random number and storage of the second main game content determination random number are executed, but the main game content determination is performed in the RAM storage area of the main control board M. When storing a random number, a dedicated storage area is secured, and only information related to the “main game content determination random number” is stored in a byte storing information related to the main game content determination random number (various types) It is preferable to configure so as not to store other information such as a timer value (when operating another data stored in the same 1 byte, information related to the main game content determination random number is rewritten due to noise or the like. To prevent it). In addition, with regard to the winning lottery random number, a change in the gaming state (from the gaming state related to the hold that has already been recorded) between the acquisition of the winning lottery random number and the execution of the winning lottery related to the winning lottery random number. Since not only the change but also the game state may change due to the newly generated hold, the game state at the time of the lottery execution related to the lottery random number may be unpredictable). Until the process is executed, the lottery random number is stored. In the present embodiment, the command to the sub-main control unit SM related to the hold information can be transmitted only at the time of the hold occurrence related to the first main game in the non-time-saving game state, while in the time-saving game state. Is configured so that it can be transmitted only at the time of the occurrence of the hold related to the second main game, but regardless of whether the hold is related to the first main game or the hold related to the second main game in any game state The command may be transmitted, and in such a case, the sub-main control unit SM may determine whether to use the received command. In the present embodiment, when the first main game content determination random number is stored, the special game is not executed and the game is in a non-time-reduced game state. Information regarding the stop symbol and the variation mode group is configured to be transmitted to the sub-control board S side. In addition, when the second main game content determination random number is stored, the special game is being executed or the game is in a time-reduced game state. Information is transmitted to the sub-control board S side. Moreover, it may be configured to provide a small hit, and in such a configuration, when the small hit is executed, it relates to a new hold when the first main game content determination random number is acquired. Information on the result of the decision, the stop symbol, and the variation mode group are not transmitted to the sub-control board S side. Is configured to transmit to the side of the sub-control board S, and when the small hit is not executed, the result of the new hold, the stop symbol, the variation mode when the first main game content determination random number is acquired Information on the group is transmitted to the sub-control board S side. The result of the new suspension when the second main game content determination random number is acquired, the stop symbol, the information on the variation mode group is transmitted to the sub-control board S side. Sending It may be configured so that it does not.

  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 confirms whether or not the second main game symbol is on hold. 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 described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500). 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 a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500).

  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 temporarily stored information is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, in step 1410-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. The main game symbol determination lottery is executed based on the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number).

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, the hit (so-called small hit) where the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (winning for the small hit).

  Next, in step 1410-2, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B), and the main game symbol. A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined on the basis of the result of lottery determination and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number), and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M To do.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A” and “2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, and 7B "), one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of rounds of special games determined by referring to the main game symbol is 8R for 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B, and 16R for 6A, 6B, 7A and 7B. Yes. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the state and the selection rate of the variation mode and / or the selection rate of the main game symbol are different from those before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Next, in step 1410-3, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. ) To determine the variation mode of the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly the variation mode lottery random number) Is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  Here, the main game table 3 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in 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 when the main game short-time flag is on (time-short game) The state) is configured to easily determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short. 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. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, variation mode random number delimiter information and variation mode groups are provided in all situations (such as gaming state), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the situation of transmission to the sub-control board S side is not limited to this. In such a case, the configuration may be such that variation mode random number delimiter information and variation mode groups are provided only in that case. For example, the first main game side is configured not to provide the variable mode random number delimiter information and the variable mode group in the time shortened game state, and the second main game side is configured to have the variable mode random number in the non-time shortened game state. You may comprise so that division information and a fluctuation mode group may not be provided.

  Further, as shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the hold prefetch group is determined by the random number for determining the variation mode. The reserved prefetch group is configured to be easily determined as group 1 when the variation time of the main game symbol is short, and to group 3 when the variation time of the main game symbol is long ( If it does not fall into any group, it becomes group 2.) In the present embodiment, only the hold determined for the group 3 or the group 2 is configured to be a hold (trigger hold) that triggers the generation of the prefetch effect.

  Next, in step 1414, the CPUMC of the main control board M temporarily stores the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc. on the determined main game symbol and the current Are set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1416, 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 1417, 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, the variation display of the main game symbol is started. Next, in step 1418, 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. In the case of Yes in step 1419, in step 1419-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M deletes the read main game side random number from the hold information, shifts the remaining hold information (holding digestion), and step 1420. Migrate to In the case of No in step 1419, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1500).

  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 side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). 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 1428, 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 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the condition device operation flag in step 1432 and proceeds to step 1450. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1450 without executing the process in step 1432.

  Next, in step 1450, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500). Even in the case of No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, 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 1452, in step 1470, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472, the CPUMC of the main control board M subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1474, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction count) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in steps 1476 and 1478, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1500 processing). In addition, also when No is determined in Step 1452, Step 1470, and Step 1474, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, 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 1502, in step 1514, 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 1518, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1520, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the special game transition permission flag. Next, in step 1522, 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 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. If Yes in step 1602, in step 1603, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game transition permission flag. Next, in step 1604, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the special game start demonstration flag. In the present embodiment, a special game start demonstration time is provided in a period before the start of execution of a plurality of rounds related to a special game. When the special game start demonstration time ends, a round in the special game is performed. It is configured to start running. Also, when the special game start demo flag is turned on, the special game start demo time starts. Next, in step 1605, 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 1606, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined value (5 seconds in this example) to a special game start demonstration timer MP35t-D (a timer for measuring the special game start demonstration time and a decrement timer). Set and start. Next, in step 1607, the CPUMC of the main control board M sends a special game start demo command (a command to the sub control board S side, information that the special game start demo time has started, A command with information on gaming state, number of rounds of jackpot execution, and gaming state after jackpot added) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for sending to the sub-main control unit SM side (in control command transmission processing of step 1930) The process proceeds to step 1608. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1602, the process proceeds to step 1608.

  Next, in step 1608, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game start demonstration flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1608, in step 1609, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the timer value of the special game start demonstration timer MP35t-D and determines whether or not the timer value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1609, in steps 1610 and 1611, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game start demonstration flag and turns on the special game execution flag, and proceeds to step 1613. If No in step 1608, in step 1612, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If Yes in step 1612, the process proceeds to step 1613.

  Next, in step 1613, 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 1613, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens the opening pattern (for example, the opening pattern that continues to be opened, the pattern that performs opening and closing). ) 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 special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1620, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the first big prize opening electric accessory C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). To start the first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20), set a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special game timer MP34t (especially, the opening time timer), and start. 1622. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1613, that is, when the big prize opening is open, 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 side in the control command transmission process of step 1930). 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 processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1910).

  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) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1634, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the last round has ended (for example, the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b is the maximum number of rounds). Or not) is determined. 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 1930). In step 1650, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910) also in the case of No in step 1609, step 1612, or step 1634.

  Next, FIG. 16 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 is a probable big hit symbol (a big hit in which the gaming state after the big hit ends shifts to a probability variation state. In this example, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A · 6B · 7A · 7B). If Yes in step 1652, in step 1653, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability change flag. Next, in step 1654, the CPUMC of the main control board M is a jackpot in which the stop symbol is a probability change short jackpot symbol (the gaming state after the jackpot is a probability variation gaming state and a time reduction gaming state. In this example, 5A · 5B · 7A · 7B). If Yes in step 1654, the process proceeds to step 1656. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652 (the gaming state after the jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to the non-stochastic game state, in this example, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), in step 1655, the main control board M The CPUMC of this is whether or not the stop symbol is a non-probable change non-temporal big hit symbol (a big hit in which the game state after the big hit ends shifts to a non-stochastic fluctuation state and a time-reduced game state, in this example, 3A / 3B) Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1655, in step 1656, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 50 times) to the counter value of the time reduction number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1658. Next, in steps 1658 and 1660, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1910 processing). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1654 {the stop symbol is a symbol related to a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot is shifted to a probability variation gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state (may be referred to as a probabilistic non-time-saving jackpot). Yes, in this example, 6A, 6B, 4A, 4B} or No in step 1655 {The stop symbol is that the gaming state after the big hit ends transitions to a non-probability variation gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state It is a symbol related to a big hit (sometimes referred to as non-probability non-temporal big hit), and in this example, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910) as well as 2A · 2B}.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 29, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information is stored). If received, the sub-side RAM is initialized, various information commands are received, and the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (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 (f) in the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs a hold information management process to be described later. Execute. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a display command transmission control process (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2600) is loop processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is sent to one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (e). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, 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 2102, in Step 2104, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is set to the drawing suspension counter (in this example, the maximum for the first main game and the maximum for the second main game is 4). Add 1 ”. Next, in step 2106, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sends a command related to the new hold result and stop symbol information transmitted from the main control board M side to the drawing hold information temporary storage area (sub-control board S). Is temporarily stored in an area for temporarily storing information related to the hold on the side. Next, in step 2108, the CPUSC of the sub control board S installs the hold information (particularly, the change mode group, the change mode random number delimiter information, etc.) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side. Temporarily store in the figure hold information temporary storage area. If the main control board M side does not transmit the information on the result of the determination, the stop symbol, the variation mode group, and the variation mode random number delimiter information, in step 2106 or step 2108, the information is stored on hold information. It is not temporarily stored in the temporary storage area. Next, in step 2109, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the new hold is a hold on the first main game side. In the case of Yes in step 2109, in step 2150, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a winning prefetch determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2110. Next, in step 2110, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not information indicating that the trigger is on hold is added to the new hold, in other words, whether or not the new hold is the trigger hold. Determine whether. In the present embodiment, the information indicating that the trigger is held is added to the hold that has won the pre-read lottery, and is added in the process of step 2170. In the case of Yes in step 2110, in step 2250, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a prefetch effect content determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2120. Note that if the answer is No in step 2109 (if the new hold is a hold on the second main game side) or if No in step 2110, the process proceeds to step 2120.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2102, in Step 2111, 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. If YES in step 2111, in step 2112, the CPUSC of the sub control board S subtracts "1" from the counter value of the drawing suspension counter. Next, in step 2114, the CPUSC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the hold information related to the symbol change (particularly, the result of the determination, the stop symbol information, the change mode group, and the change mode random number separator information). While deleting from the area, the remaining pending information is shifted. Next, in step 2115, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the trigger hold has newly occurred, in other words, the change stop prefetch lottery executed at the time of the symbol change stop immediately before the hold stop timing. It is determined whether or not a trigger hold has newly occurred by winning. In the case of Yes in step 2115, in step 2250, a prefetch effect content determination process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step 25116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2115, the process proceeds to step 2116 without executing the process in step 2250. Next, in step 2116, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2120. Note that if the result is No in Step 2111, the process proceeds to Step 2120.

  Next, in step 2120, the CPUSC of the sub control board S has the same number of hold display images as the drawing hold counter value on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13). Is turned on and displayed in the hold display mode (the hold display mode is white when the hold display mode does not change), and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2300). Note that the hold whose display mode is white is a hold that is not a trigger hold and a trigger hold, but is a hold determined by an effect type to be described later without a hold change.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. First, in step 2152, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether there is no hold on the second main game side in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2152, in step 2154, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current gaming state is not in a time-saving game. In the case of Yes in step 2154, in step 2156, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold digested before the new hold. In the case of Yes in step 2156, in step 2158, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not all the suspensions that are digested before the new suspension is digested are group 1 suspensions. In the case of Yes in step 2158, in step 2162, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the new hold is a hold of group 3. In the case of Yes in step 2162, in step 2163, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a winning pre-reading effect that wins with a predetermined probability A (for example, 1/3), and proceeds to step 2168. Note that the predetermined probability A may not be 1/3, and by changing the predetermined probability A, it is possible to adjust the degree of expectation that will be a big hit by the symbol variation that triggers the prefetching effect. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2162, in step 2164, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the new hold is a hold of group 2. In the case of Yes in step 2164, in step 2166, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a winning look-ahead lottery for winning with a predetermined probability B (a probability lower than the above-described predetermined probability A, for example, 1/40). Then, the process proceeds to step 2168. Thus, the case where the new hold is the hold of the group 2 is configured so that the probability of winning is relatively higher in the case of the hold of the group 3. Further, in the present embodiment, when the newly generated hold is the hold of the group 1, the prefetch lottery at the time of winning is not executed for the newly generated hold. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible that the winning look-ahead lottery can be executed even for the group 1 suspension. In that case, the probability of winning the winning look-ahead lottery is group 3> group 2> group. It may be configured to be 1. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2164 (that is, when the new hold is the hold of group 1), the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2110) without executing the winning look-ahead lottery.

  Next, in step 2168, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the winning prefetch lottery executed in step 2163 or 2166 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2168, in step 2170, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S adds information indicating “trigger hold” to the new hold information that has been won in the winning pre-read lottery executed, and performs sub-control. Temporary storage is performed in the RAM area of the substrate S, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2110). Here, the trigger hold is a hold that wins the pre-read lottery at the time of winning or the pre-read lottery at the time of change stop, and is a hold that triggers a pre-read effect described later. In the case of No in step 2152, in other words, if there is a hold on the second main game side in the hold, in step 2172, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines “trigger hold” from the temporarily stored hold information. Is deleted, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2110).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the non-time-reduced gaming state, only the hold related to the first main game can be the trigger hold related to the pre-reading effect, but this is only an example. The hold on the first main game side that occurred during the non-time-reduced gaming state may also be a trigger hold, and during the time-reduced game, the hold on the first main game side Only (or hold on the second main game side) may be configured to be a trigger hold in the prefetch effect. In addition, when the hold that is digested before the newly generated hold is not a big hit hold, and when all the hold is a group 1 hold, the winning look-ahead lottery is executed. There is no limitation, and it may be configured to execute a pre-read lottery at the time of winning even when there is a big win in the hold that is digested before the newly generated hold, in which case the profit is relative to the player Or a big jackpot (for example, a big jackpot where the game state after the end of the special game is a non-stochastic game state), or a newly-created hold is related to the big jackpot executed earlier. When the big hit is a big hit with a relatively high profit (the number of execution rounds is large), the pre-read lottery at the time of winning may be executed. In this example, the winning prefetch lottery is executed only for the group 2 and group 3 suspensions, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in all groups. In this case, the winning probability of the group 1 winning prefetch lottery may be the lowest probability (for example, 1/80). Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a winning pre-read lottery is executed when there is no “trigger hold” in a hold that is consumed before a new hold.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of prefetch effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2250 in FIG. First, in step 2252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the prefetch effect type determination table and determines the prefetch effect type by lottery. Here, the upper right part of the figure is an example of a prefetch effect type determination table, and the prefetch effects in this embodiment are divided into three effect types of effect type A, effect type B, and effect type C. The prefetch effect to be executed is determined depending on the contents. Each production type is configured to be drawn evenly, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the production type selection rate depends on the expectation that is a big hit due to the change related to the prefetching production. May be configured to change (when the big hit expectation is high, the production type C is easily selected, etc.).

  Next, in step 2254, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S pre-determines whether or not the trigger is to be held based on the gaming state and the hold information (such as a lottery random number). Next, in step 2256, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the trigger hold that triggers the pre-reading effect is a big hit based on the prior determination result. In the case of Yes in step 2256, in step 2258, the CPUSC of the sub control board S draws the hold display mode of the trigger hold with reference to the table for the big hit time of the hold display mode determination table based on the determined prefetch effect type. The process proceeds to step 2268. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2256, in step 2260, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S refers to the table for losing trigger in the hold display mode determination table based on the determined prefetch effect type, and the hold display mode of trigger hold. Is determined by lottery, and the process proceeds to Step 2268.

  Here, the lower right part of the figure is an example of the hold display mode determination table, and in this embodiment, the hold display mode is determined by a random number. When there is no change in hold, the hold display mode is displayed in white regardless of the random number value. In addition, the rainbow color is configured to be selected only in the hold related to the big hit.

  Next, in step 2268, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the determined prefetch effect type is a prefetch effect type (in this example, an effect type B and an effect type C) for executing the background effect. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2268, in step 2270, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the background effect execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2120). Even in the case of No in step 2268, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2120).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, 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 2302, in step 2304, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination permission flag. Next, in step 2306, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses the symbol information temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) to stop the decorative symbol { For example, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol, a slotted symbol such as “7, 7, 7”, etc., if it is a lost symbol, a loose symbol such as “1, 3, 5”, etc.} And the variation mode {for example, when the variation mode relating to the main game symbol is short-term variation, non-reach, and when it is long-term variation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the RAM of the sub-control board S is determined. Temporarily store in the area.

  Next, in step 2350, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes an effect content determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 2308, 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 2400). In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2350 in FIG. First, in step 2352, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the background effect execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the content of the effect based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2356, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying “background for non-prefetching” as the changing background effect (in the display command transmission control process of step 2600, the sub sub control unit). The process proceeds to the next process (step 2308 process). Here, “background for non-prefetching” is displayed when the prefetching effect is not executed or when the prefetching effect is executed but “no background effect” is determined by lottery at step 2252. It is a background effect.

  Here, the lower right part of the figure is a background effect display image diagram. As shown in the figure, the background for non-prefetching is the background for the daytime and the background for exclusive use of the prefetching is the background for the night (displayed as “prefetching zone”). It is configured to be able to notify whether or not there is a trigger hold. In the present embodiment, the pre-read-only background is displayed when the background effect execution flag is on, and the non-pre-read background is displayed when the background effect execution flag is off.

  In the case of No in step 2352, in step 2358, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the change is a change related to the trigger suspension. In the case of Yes in step 2358, in step 2360, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines an effect content (for example, a story effect or the like) dedicated to the trigger suspension digest based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2362, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the background effect execution flag, and proceeds to step 2368.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2358, the CPUSC of the sub control board S in step 2364, based on the variation aspect of the main game symbol, the content of the effect dedicated to the trigger suspension digest (for example, the effect of displaying the countdown until the trigger suspension digest, etc. ) And the process proceeds to step 2368 (hereinafter, the effect of displaying the countdown until the trigger pending digestion may be referred to as a countdown effect).

  Next, in step 2368, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying “pre-read-only background” as the changing background effect (in the display command transmission control process of step 2600, the sub sub control unit SS). The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2308).

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the production content which differed with the production content only at the time of trigger reservation digestion, and the production content exclusive before trigger reservation digestion, it is not limited to this, It is good also as the same production content. Moreover, in the fluctuation | variation which concerns on trigger hold | maintenance, you may comprise so that both the effect content exclusive for trigger reservation digest and the effect content exclusive for trigger hold digest may be performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination flag. Next, in step 2406, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol changing flag. Next, in step 2409, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2410. Note that if the result in Step 2402 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2410.

  Next, in step 2410, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2411, the CPUSC of the sub control board S checks the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2412, the CPUSC of the sub control board S has reached the decoration design change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM 21 t 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 2412, in step 2414, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a decorative symbol variation display command (transmitted to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). The process proceeds to step 2424.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2412, in step 2416, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S displays the decorative design based on the design 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 2416, in step 2418, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the stop display command (temporary stop display command) of the decorative design (the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2600). The process proceeds to step 2424.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2416, in step 2420, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the notice image or the like 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 reach image display timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2420, in step 2422, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (in the display command transmission control process of step 2600, to the sub sub control unit SS side). The process proceeds to step 2424. Note that if the result in Step 2420 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2424.

  Next, in step 2424, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, receives information 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 2424, in step 2426, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the stop display command (decision display command) of the decorative design (transmits it to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). To do). Next, in step 2428, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the stopped main game symbol is the first main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 2428, in step 2450, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a change stop prefetch determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2432. Note that the process proceeds to step 2432 also in the case of No in step 2428. Next, in Step 2432, the CPUSC of the sub control board S stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2434, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2500). Note that if the answer is No in Step 2410 or Step 2424, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2500). As described above, in this embodiment, the variable stop prefetch lottery can be executed only when the first main game is stopped. However, the variable stop prefetch lottery is also performed when the second main game symbol is stopped. You may comprise so that it may perform. In such a configuration, when the number of holdings on the second main game side is larger than the remaining number of times in the time-reduced gaming state (count value of the time-saving number counter MP52c), or the remaining number of limited frequency states (specific When the main game symbol is stopped and displayed, a state in which the variation type and / or selection rate of the main game symbol is different from that before the specific main game symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a limited frequency state. In the case where the number of holds on the second main game side is larger than that on the second main game, about the hold scheduled to be digested after the time-reduced gaming state ends, or the hold scheduled to be digested after the limited frequency state ends The pre-reading lottery is not executed at the time of variable stop, in other words, the pre-reading effect is not executed from the time-reduced gaming state to the non-time-reducing gaming state, or the pre-reading effect is performed from the limited frequency state to the non-limited frequency state. It may be configured to not run. Specifically, when the time-saving gaming state ends with the remaining three symbol fluctuations, and there are four holds on the second main game side, the second main game side in the final digest order If the pre-drawing lottery at the time of variable stop is not executed for the hold, but the time-saving gaming state ends with the remaining three symbol changes, if there are two holds on the second main game side, the final It may be configured such that the pre-drawing lottery at the time of fluctuation stop can be executed for the suspension on the second main game side of the digestion order. Further, when the number of holdings on the second main game side is larger than the remaining number of times in the time-reduced gaming state (count value of the time reduction number counter MP52c), or on the second main game side than the remaining number of times in the limited frequency state In the case where the number of holds is large, it may be configured not to execute the pre-read lottery at the time of variable stop for all existing holds. Note that the above-described configuration is not limited to the pre-read lottery at the time of fluctuation stop, and can also be applied to the pre-read lottery at the time of winning.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a change stop prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. First, next, in step 2452, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether there is a hold on the second main game side in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2452, in step 2453, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the time-saving gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the final symbol variation in the time-reduced gaming state (symbol variation that ends the time-reduced gaming state), the pre-read lottery at the time of variation stop is not executed. By configuring in this way, for example, 50 times after the end of the special game, the symbol change is executed to shift from the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state, and before the time-saving game state, If there are three holds on the first main game side and no hold on the second main game side, the first main game newly generated in the non-time-reduced game state The winning look-ahead lottery can be executed for the hold on the side, and the first main game side hold that occurred before the transition to the time-reduced game state for the 51st time after the end of the special game In the case of fluctuation, the pre-read lottery at the time of fluctuation stop can be executed. In the case of Yes in step 2453, in step 2456, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not there is a hold having information that is a trigger hold in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2456, in step 2458, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not there is a group 3 hold in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2458, in step 2460, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3) with respect to the hold in the earliest digestion order among the holds in group 3 existing in the hold. ) To execute a pre-read lottery at the time of variable stop (a lottery that will cause a trigger hold by winning). It should be noted that the predetermined probability of winning the pre-drawing lottery during the variable stop does not have to be 1/3, and adjusting the degree of expectation that the trigger hold winning the pre-drawing lottery during the variable stop will be a big hit by changing the predetermined probability It becomes possible to do.

  Next, in step 2462, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the change stop prefetch lottery executed in step 2460 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2462, in step 2464, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S adds information indicating “trigger hold” to the hold selected in the change stop prefetch lottery, and performs the next process (step 2432). The process proceeds to (1). It should be noted that even if No in Step 2452, Step 2453, Step 2456, Step 2458, or Step 2462, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 2432).

  By configuring in this way, there is no hold on the second main game side in the hold and it is not in the time-reduced game state, and further, there is no “trigger hold” in the hold, the first digestion It can be configured such that the pre-drawing lottery at the time of variable stop is executed for the hold of the group 3 to be performed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and in the time-saving gaming state, it may be configured such that the variable stop prefetch lottery can be executed, or even when there is a trigger hold in the hold, the variable stop prefetch The lottery may be configured to be executed. In addition, the hold for which the variable stop prefetch lottery is executed is not limited to the group 3 hold, and the variable prefetch lottery may be executed for the group 1 or group 2 hold. In this case, the winning probability can be configured to satisfy, for example, group 1 ≦ group 2 ≦ group 3. Further, the timing for executing the pre-read lottery is not limited to when the change is stopped, but at the start of the change of the pattern, in the middle of the change of the pattern, or the sub-input button of the player (not shown, but by operating the effect display device SG It is good also as performing at the timing of operation etc. of the operation member connected to the sub control board | substrate S in which the execution mode of the production | presentation controlled by the sub control board | substrate S etc. may change.

  Next, FIG. 25 is an example of a prefetch effect image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, as shown in the upper row, in this image diagram, normal hold (group 1 or group 2 hold that is not trigger hold) is “●”, and group 3 hold (from the player is the same mode as normal hold, and is distinguished) ) Indicates “◯”, and trigger hold indicates “☆”. First, in (a), there are three normal holds on the first main game side. The background effect is a daytime background that is a non-prefetching background (display when the prefetching effect is not executed). Thereafter, in (b), because the newly generated hold is a hold of the group 3 due to winning at the first main game start opening A10, the pre-read lottery at the time of winning is executed. However, since the winning pre-read lottery is not won, the trigger hold does not occur and the pre-read effect is not executed, and the display mode and background of the hold do not change. Next, in (c), when the symbol variation ends, the variation stop prefetch lottery is executed for the group 3 hold (holding of the fourth digestion order), but the change stop prefetch lottery is won. As a result, the trigger hold does not occur and the pre-reading effect is not executed. Next, in (d), the next change is started, and another new hold occurs in the middle of the symbol change, and the newly generated hold is the hold of group 1 and has been digested before. Since there is a group 3 hold (holds other than group 1), the winning pre-fetch lottery is not executed for the new hold.

  Next, in (e), when the symbol variation ends, the variation stop prefetch lottery is executed for the group 3 hold (holding of the third digestion order), but the change stop prefetch lottery is won. Since there was no trigger hold, the pre-reading effect is not executed. Next, in (f), the next change is started, and another new hold occurs in the middle of the symbol change. The new hold is a hold of group 3, but the hold (fourth digestion). In the case of holding, the winning pre-fetch lottery is not executed (because the holding of group 3 exists in the holding that is digested first). Next, in (g), when the symbol variation ends, the variation stop prefetch lottery is executed for the hold of group 3 that is digested first (the second digestion hold), and the change stop prefetch lottery is performed. By winning, the hold display mode changes (by determining the effect type C, the hold display mode and the background effect change). Thereafter, in (h), the next change is started, and based on the determined content of the effect (effect type C), a night background that is a pre-reading dedicated background and a countdown effect are executed as the prefetch effect.

  In this way, the winning look-ahead lottery is a hold that can be a trigger hold (for example, group 2, And hold of group 3). On the other hand, the pre-read lottery at the time of the variable stop is only the hold that is digested first among the hold with a relatively high expectation level (for example, the hold of the group 3) in the situation where the trigger hold does not exist. Will be executed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the pre-drawing lottery at the time of change stop can be executed even for group 2 or group 1 suspension. In addition, the winning pre-read lottery is executed only when all the holds that are digested before the newly generated hold are in Group 1, but this is not limited to this, and it is digested before the newly generated hold. The winning prefetch effect may be executed even when the group 2 or group 3 hold is present in the hold (if the trigger hold already exists, the winning prefetch lottery is not executed).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, 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 2502, in step 2503, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game start demo command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2503, in step 2550, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a special game prefetch determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2504. In the case of No in step 2503, the process proceeds to step 2504. Next, in step 2504, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command is received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2504, in step 2512, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the special gaming flag. Next, in step 2514, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command related to the big hit start display, and proceeds to step 2516. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2502, the process proceeds to step 2516.

  Next, in step 2516, 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 (game). Set the command if necessary. Next, in step 2520, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has an on-hold range resort flag (a flag that is turned on in step 2566, and if it is on, a flag that will execute the on-hold range resort effect). Determine whether it is on. In the case of Yes in step 2520, in step 2522, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is a display in the on-hold extended villa effect display (a display notifying that the on-hold hold is in the hold, and is displayed for 5 seconds, for example. ) Command. In addition, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that a reserved in-ream villa production might be performed at the start timing of a special game, it is not limited to this, It is performed in the middle round (for example, 4th R) of a special game. Alternatively, it may be configured to be executed at the timing when all the rounds of the special game are completed. Next, in step 2523, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the on-hold consecutive resort flag, and proceeds to step 2526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2520, that is, in the case where the on-hold extended resort flag is off, in step 2524, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command related to the big hit progress display, and proceeds to step 2526. . Next, in step 2526, 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 2526, in step 2528, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs a big hit end display on the effect display device SG (appropriate display is performed based on the type of the big hit). Next, in step 2530, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the special gaming flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2600). Note that if the answer is No in step 2504 or step 2526, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a table showing an example of a special game start demonstration command list in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, the special game start demo command is sent from the main control board M side to the sub control board S in the process of step 1607 at the start of the special game start demo time (when the special game transition permission flag is changed from on to off). It is a command transmitted to the side, and is a command for transmitting information related to the jackpot to be started. As shown in the table, the information included in the command includes the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot (the probability variation time in the table is a probability variation gaming state and a time shortening gaming state, Time saving means a gaming state with a probability variation gaming state and a non-time shortening gaming state, and non-probability varying time shortening means a non-probability variation gaming state and a time shortening gaming state. The state is a non-stochastic game state and a non-time-reduced game state), the number of rounds executed during the big hit, and the game state after the big hit (probability change time short, probability change non-short time, non-probability time short, non Probability non-short-time). In addition, when the number of rounds executed during the big hit is 16R, which is the maximum number of rounds, the game is configured to shift to the probability-variable gaming state after the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it can transfer to a variable game state. Further, the information may be determined based on a command transmitted from the main control board M side at the start of symbol variation as information for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot for executing the prefetch lottery.

  As described above, the sub-control board S side receives the special game start demonstration command transmitted from the main control board M side, so that the game state at the time of winning the big win, the number of rounds executed during the big win, and By adopting a configuration that can receive the information related to the gaming state after the end of the big hit, it can be determined whether or not to execute the on-hold consecutive resort effect described later. More specifically, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a probability varying gaming state and a time-reducing gaming state, and the number of execution rounds is 16R, which is the maximum number of rounds. When entering a shortened gaming state (that is, when the secondary control board S side receives a special game start demo command of number 1), when there is further a holding that becomes a big hit with the maximum number of execution rounds in the holding As long as the lottery processing within the on-hold resort is executed, and the lottery is won, the on-hold consecutive resort production will be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sub-control board S side receives the special game start demonstration command of No. 3, that is, the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a non-stochastic game state and a time-reduced game state. Similarly, when the gaming state after the jackpot is in the probability-variable gaming state and the time-reducing gaming state, if there is a holding that becomes a big hit with the maximum number of execution rounds in the holding, If the lottery execution execution lottery is executed and the lottery is won, the on-hold consecutive resort production may be executed, or a special game start demonstration command (or a combination thereof) related to other numbers is received. In such a case, it may be configured so that the on-hold consecutive resort production can be executed.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special game prefetch determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, in step 2552, the CPUSC of the sub control board S receives information related to the special game start demonstration command received from the main control board M side (for example, the number of rounds, the game state at the time of jackpot start, and the game state to be shifted to after the jackpot ends) Etc.). Next, in step 2553, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the gaming state at the start of the big hit is a probability variation gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2553, in step 2554, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a big hit for the maximum number of rounds (a big hit in which the maximum number of rounds executed among the rounds executed during the big hit is executed). In this example, it is determined whether or not it is 16R big hit. In the case of Yes in step 2554, in step 2556, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the gaming state after the end of the maximum round number is a probability variation gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a hold that is a big hit exists in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2558, in step 2560, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S holds the maximum hit number of big hits (in this example, 16R big hit) among the big hits that are the big hits. It is determined whether or not.

  In the case of Yes in step 2560, in step 2562, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the on-hold consecutive villa production execution lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3). Next, in step 2564, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the on-hold consecutive resort production execution lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2564, in step 2566, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the on-hold consecutive resort flag, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2504). In addition, also when No is set in Step 2553, Step 2554, Step 2556, Step 2558, Step 2560, or Step 2564, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 2504). By constructing as described above, the player who can obtain a large number of balls is a high profit jackpot (maximum number of rounds for which the probability variation gaming state continues), and a jackpot that is even more profitable within the existing hold. When there is (maximum number of rounds), during the big hits (in this example, at the start of the big hits), a notice that there is a big hit in the hold, amplifies the player's sense of excitement can do. The gaming state at the start of the jackpot is a probability varying gaming state, (2) the jackpot to be executed is the largest number of rounds, (3) the gaming state after the jackpot is the probability varying gaming state, and (4) the jackpot within the hold There is a hold that becomes, and (5) The big hit for the hold that is digested first among the hold that becomes the big win satisfies the five requirements of the maximum number of rounds. Although configured, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the requirement (1), the requirement may be satisfied only when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state, or the gaming state at the start of the big hit is not a requirement. You can also. Moreover, it may be a requirement that either one of the big hit to be executed and the big hit existing in the hold is the maximum round number big hit, or a configuration not requiring the number of execution rounds may be adopted. Further, it may be a requirement that the gaming state after the big hit existing in the hold is a probability variation gaming state. In addition, the requirement may be satisfied only when the gaming state after the maximum number of rounds is a probability variation gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state, or the gaming state after the jackpot end is not required. You can also. In addition, the timing for executing the on-hold consecutive villa effect is not limited to the time of starting the big hit, and it may be configured to notify when the symbol fluctuation is stopped or when the player operates the sub input button (not shown). In addition, if the sub-control board S side does not normally receive a command related to prefetching transmitted from the main control board M (such as a command necessary for executing the prefetch lottery) or a command related to the number of holdings, You may comprise so that a villa production may not be performed.

  Next, FIG. 29 is an example of a rendezvous renso production effect image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, as shown in the upper row, in this image diagram, normal hold (hold of group 1 or group 2 that is not trigger hold) indicates “●”, and “☆” indicates hold related to the maximum number of rounds. First, in (a), in the probability variation gaming state, the maximum number of rounds for which the gaming state after the jackpot ends is the probability variation gaming state {the jackpot with the largest number of rounds (for example, 16R) executed during the jackpot} The symbol change stop symbol related to is stopped. Next, in (b), the maximum round number big hit is started and, as the on-hold consecutive resort production, notification that there is a hold that is the maximum round number big hit within the currently existing hold (for example, an effect display device) SG displays “Renso Get !!”). Next, in (c), all rounds in the special game are executed, and the special game ends. Next, in (d), the game state after the end of the special game is shifted to the probability variation game state. After that, in (e), the symbol variation stop symbol related to the maximum number of rounds is stopped, and then the special game related to the maximum number of rounds is held.

  By configuring as described above, if the probability-variable gaming state continues and the player whose maximum number of rounds is consecutively held within the hold satisfies the very high profit requirement, By notifying that a large amount of balls can be obtained through the performance, the player can feel the uplifting feeling.

  In this embodiment, the lottery related to the pre-reading effect for the hold during the symbol variation is configured to be executed a plurality of times at the time of winning a prize and at the time of the change stop, and further, even during the execution of the special game, the big hit in the existing hold By adopting a configuration in which a pre-reading effect can be executed, the player's expectation can be maintained by executing the pre-reading effect at various timings.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the lottery processing execution timing related to the prefetch effect and the execution timing of the prefetch effect are configured to have various configurations related to the prefetch effect, but the configuration related to the prefetch effect is different from the present embodiment. May be. Therefore, only a difference from the present embodiment will be described in detail below as a second embodiment of a new configuration relating to the prefetching effect.

  First, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is step 1321 (second) and step 1341 (second), and the purpose is that a new hold has occurred on the first main game side and the second main game side. In this case, information related to the number of holdings after a new holding occurs is transmitted from the main control board M side to the sub control board S side. That is, in step 1320, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S receives a new command related to the occurrence of a hold (a command to the sub-control board S side, a hold occurrence command of the first main game content determination random number, variation mode random number delimiter information) In step 1321 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the first increment hold number command (command to the sub-control board S side, after a new hold has occurred). The command related to the number of holds is set, and the process proceeds to step 1322. Further, in step 1340, the CPUSC of the sub control board S receives a new command related to the occurrence of a hold (a command to the sub control board S side, a hold occurrence command of the second main game content determination random number, variation mode random number delimiter information) In step 1341 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the second increment hold count command (command to the sub-control board S side, after a new hold has occurred). A command related to the number of holds is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1400). With the above configuration, the first (second) increment hold number command related to the hold number information after the new hold occurs on the first main game side and the second main game side, the main control board It can be transmitted from the M side to the sub control board S side. When normal information processing is performed, the first (second) increment command includes information related to the number of holds added by 1 to the number of holds before the occurrence of the hold. In other words, the main control board M side is configured so that a new hold is generated and information indicating that the hold number is incremented by 1 and the stored information related to the hold number are transmitted to the sub control board S side. Has been.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 (second) in FIG. 4 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1401-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M confirms whether there is no hold of the first main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401-1, in step 1400 (2), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401-1, in step 1400 (1), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500). To do.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the first main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the second main game symbol (even if the winning order is the second main game symbol). Although it is configured to prioritize the first main game symbols to be reserved, even if the hold is first, but not limited to this (holding based on winning order and both main game symbols at the same time) You may comprise so that the parallel lottery which draws in parallel may be performed. Moreover, you may comprise so that priority may be put on reservation digestion of a 2nd main game symbol similarly to this embodiment.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is Step 1408 (second), and the purpose is that the first main game side and the second main game side have been put on hold (a new change has been started). ) In this case, information on the number of holdings after the start of a new change is transmitted from the main control board M side to the sub control board S side. That is, in step 1406, the CPUSC of the sub control board S deletes the read main game random number from the hold information and shifts the remaining hold information (holding digestion), and then in step 1408 (second), The CPUSC of the control board S sets a first (second) decrement hold number command (a command to the sub-control board S side and a command related to the hold number after the hold digest), and proceeds to step 1410-1. . Here, the first (second) decrement hold number command is a command related to the hold number after subtraction related to the remaining hold information from which the hold information is deleted in step 1406. In other words, the information indicating that the hold has been digested and the hold number is decremented by 1 and the information related to the stored hold number are transmitted from the main control board M side to the sub control board S side. ing.

  Next, FIG. 33 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 second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 2050 (second), the purpose of which is information relating to the number of holds received from the main control board M side {eg, first (second) increment hold number command. , And the first (second) decrement hold number command} and execute error processing. That is, in step 2050 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs a hold number determination process described later, and then proceeds to step 2100.

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the hold number determination process according to the subroutine of Step 2050 (second) in FIG. 33 in the second embodiment. First, in step 2052, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms information on the number of holds temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub control board S (the number of holds on the first main game side and the number of holds on the second main game side). Hold count information). Next, in step 2054, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a first (second) increment pending number command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2054, in step 2056, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the number of holdings is normal, and proceeds to step 2058. In addition, the case where the number of holdings in step 2056 is normal means that the number of holdings on the first (second) main game side is one more than the number of holdings temporarily stored in the previous sub-control board S. This is a case where the (second) hold number command is received in step 2054. When the first increment hold number command is received, it is normal that the hold number on the first main game side is one, and when the second increment hold number command is received, the hold on the second main game side is normal. The case where the number is one is normal. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2054, the process proceeds to Step 2058.

  Next, in step 2058, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a first (second) decrement hold number command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2058, in step 2060, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the number of holds is normal. In addition, the case where the number of reservations in step 2060 is normal means that the number of reservations on the first (second) main game side is one less than the number of reservations temporarily stored in the sub-control board S last time. This is a case where the (second) hold number command is received in step 2058. When the first decrement hold number command is received, it is normal that the hold number on the first main game side is 1 less. When the second decrement hold number command is received, the hold on the second main game side is normal. The case where the number is one less is normal. If Yes in step 2060, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2100). Even in the case of No in step 2058, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2100).

  If NO in step 2056 or NO in step 2060, in step 2062, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the number of holds is out of range. Here, in this example, the upper limit value of the number of holdings on the first main game side is 4, the upper limit value of the number of holdings on the second main game side is 4, and the holding number is within the range, Neither the number of holds on the first main game side nor the number of holds on the second main game side is a number that exceeds the upper limit value of the number of holds and is not less than 0, that is, the number of holds is 0 to 0 There are four cases. In addition, the number of reserves is out of range is a case where the number of reserves on the first main game side or the number of reserves on the second main game side is not within the above-mentioned range. It is the case where the number of holds is less than.

  In the case of Yes in Step 2062, in Step 2064, the CPUSC of the sub control board S discards the information related to the received hold number command (the first (first) received in the process of Step 1320-1 or Step 1340-1). 2) The information regarding the increment hold number command or the first (second) decrement hold number command received in the process of step 1408 is discarded), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2062, in step 2066, the CPUSC of the sub control board S adds information indicating that the error is on hold to the received hold number command, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2100). .

  By configuring as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, on the sub control board S side, the command regarding the number of holds received from the main control board M side is abnormal {command on the main control board M side In the case where the number of holdings related to the number exceeds the holding upper limit number (for example, the number of holdings on the first main game side is 5)}, the sub-control board S executes a process corresponding to the abnormality. When the command related to the hold number received from the main control board M is out of the range, the information related to the received hold number command is discarded without being temporarily stored. The prefetch process is not executed for the hold related to the other command. That is, it does not stop the pre-reading effect already being executed or prohibit the pre-read lottery by entering the game ball (for example, the first main game start opening A10) after it is determined that it is not normal. On the other hand, if the command related to the number of holds received from the main control board M is within the range, information indicating that the hold is error hold is added to the hold to indicate that the error is added to the hold. The prefetch lottery will not be executed until the information is erased (that is, until the end of the symbol variation related to the suspension). The pre-reading effect that was in the middle of execution is interrupted, and the pre-read lottery is not executed even for a hold newly generated before the error hold is exhausted. As described above, when an abnormality is detected between the main control board M side and the sub control board S side, the process on the sub control board S side can be made different depending on the abnormality mode of the hold information. . In this example, the pre-read lottery is performed for the hold on the first main game side where priority is given to hold-up. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as composition which performs. In this case, even if the above-mentioned abnormality occurs with respect to the hold on the side where non-prioritization is prioritized (non-priority side), the pre-read lottery on the side where priority is placed on the hold is always ahead of the hold where the abnormality occurred. Therefore, it is possible to execute a prefetch lottery as usual.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a winning prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. 18 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 2152-1 (second) and step 2152-2 (second), the purpose of which is for the hold corresponding to the case where there is an abnormality in the hold number information. The pre-reading at the time of winning is not executed. That is, in step 2152-1 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the number-of-holds information relating to the new hold has been discarded. That is, it is determined whether or not the new hold that is the target of the process is a hold in which the hold number information related to the hold number command is discarded by the process of step 2064. In the case of Yes in step 2152-1 (second), in step 2152-2 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S is added with information indicating that the error is on hold in the hold on the first main game side. Determine whether there is a pending hold. In the case of Yes in step 2152-1 (second), the process proceeds to step 2154. As described above, when the information regarding the newly generated hold is discarded, or when there is an error hold in the hold, the winning look-ahead lottery is not executed.

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the change stop prefetch determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. 23 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 2451-1 (second) and step 2451-2 (second), and the purpose is for the hold corresponding to the case where there is an abnormality in the hold number information. This means that prefetching is not executed when the change is stopped. That is, in step 2451-1 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the number-of-holds information related to the new hold has been discarded. That is, it is determined in step 2064 whether or not the new hold to be processed is a hold in which the hold number information related to the received hold number command has not been discarded. In the case of Yes in step 2451-1 (second), in step 2451-2 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S is added with information indicating that the error is on hold within the hold on the first main game side. Determine whether there is a pending hold. If YES in step 2451-2 (second), the process proceeds to step 2452.

  By configuring as described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment has an abnormal command (for example, increment hold number command and decrement hold number command) regarding the hold number received on the sub-control board S side. When it is determined that the pre-reading effect execution mode is different according to the abnormal mode. More specifically, when it is determined that the number of holds is out of the normal range, the pre-reading effect relating to the discarded hold is not executed by discarding the command related to the hold number. On the other hand, if the hold number is within the normal range and is different from the hold number temporarily stored on the sub-control board S side, information indicating error hold is added to the hold related to the hold number command, and It is possible not to execute all the prefetch effects until the error hold is exhausted. Note that the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and even when the number of holds is determined to be out of the normal range, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the pre-read lottery for existing holds is not executed, while the number of holds is within the normal range. And when it differs from the hold number temporarily stored in the sub-control board S side, it is good also as discarding the command regarding the said hold number. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure which performs the same error process by the aspect of abnormality, and when an abnormality is detected, it is good also as a structure which complete | finishes all the prefetch effects. In this example, the first main game side and the second main game side are configured to execute error processing when an abnormality is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game side, the second main game side, It may be configured such that error processing can be executed only when an abnormality is detected on both the main game side. Further, the timing of ending the pre-reading effect may be at the start of fluctuation on the second main game side, or at the start of fluctuation on the first main game side on the preferentially digested side, or to the second main game side. The time of entering the ball can be set as the end timing of the pre-reading effect. In addition, although it is irregular, when the above-mentioned special game start demonstration command is received during execution of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect may be ended.

(Modification 1 from the second embodiment)
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the error processing performed due to the abnormality of the pending number command has been described in detail, but in addition to the abnormality of the command as a case where the abnormality of the pending number command is detected, In the case where the backup of the hold information is not stored on the sub-control board side, it is assumed that an abnormality of the hold number command is detected when the power is restored. Regarding the processing in the case of detecting such an abnormality in the number-of-holds command at the time of power recovery, only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail as a first modification from the second embodiment.

  First, FIG. 37 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 first modification from the second embodiment. First, the change from the second embodiment is Step 2002-1 (second modification 1), and the purpose is received from the main control board M side in the process at the time of power recovery after the power is turned on. This is to add information indicating “power supply return hold” to the hold information. Here, “power supply return hold” refers to a hold that existed at the time of power supply return (or when the power supply was turned off before power supply return). That is, after the power is turned on, in step 2002-1 (second modification 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes initial processing based on the information received from the main control board M side (for example, RAM clear information). Receiving → Initializing sub-side RAM → Receiving various information commands → Adding information indicating “power recovery on hold” to all received hold information → Setting power-related effects related information) Sub-main control unit Transition to the SM side routine.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of Step 2150 in FIG. 18 in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. First, the change from the second embodiment is step 2151 (second modification 1), and the purpose is a hold with information indicating that it is “pending power return” by processing at the time of power return. In this case, the prefetch process at the time of winning is not executed. In the case of Yes in step 2151 (second modification 1), the process proceeds to step 2152-1 (second). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2151 (second modification 1), the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2110). In addition, when a new hold occurs during the execution of the symbol fluctuation related to “power supply return hold”, it may be configured such that a winning look-ahead lottery can be executed for the new hold. It may be configured not to execute a pre-fetch lottery for winning a prize.

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the change stop prefetch determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. 23 in the first modification from the second embodiment. First, the change from the second embodiment is Step 2451 (second modification 1), and the purpose is a hold with information indicating that “the power supply is on hold” by the process at the time of the power return. In this case, the pre-read process at the time of change stop is not executed. That is, in step 2451 (second variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not “power supply return hold” exists in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2451 (second modification 1), the process proceeds to step 2451-1 (second). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2451 (second variation 1), the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2432).

  By configuring as described above, information indicating that “power supply return hold” is stored in advance in the hold information transmitted to the sub-control board S side at the time of power return (before shifting to the routine processing on the sub-main control unit SM side). In addition, it is possible to configure so that the prefetch determination process is not executed until the suspension is completed. In addition, when the backup regarding the number-of-holds information is not taken on the side of the sub-control board S, the information indicating “error hold” is added by the processing of step 2066, so that it exists when power is restored. For the hold, the prefetch effect is not executed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to these configurations, and the pre-reading effect that was executed when the power was restored is terminated. On the other hand, the proper pre-reading effect may be executed when the power is restored. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which keeps backup of pending | holding information (including the information regarding a pending | holding change) on the sub-control board S side, and maintains effects, such as a pending | holding change, based on the said information after a power supply return.

  In this example, the display mode of the trigger hold can be changed a plurality of times (the hold change effect can be executed) over a plurality of variations from when the trigger hold occurs until the trigger hold is consumed. Well, in the case of such a configuration, when the hold change effect is executed, it is preferable that the change is made to a hold display mode having a higher jackpot expectation than the current hold display mode. Further, it may be configured to execute a hold change effect that gives a player whether or not the hold change effect is executed, and to provide a case where the hold change effect is executed and a case where the hold change effect is not executed. In addition, when configured in such a manner, specifically, “rainbow color” is provided as a holding display mode in which the big hit is deterministic (pending display mode not selected at the time of losing), and the holding display mode in which the big hit is not definitive When the red display is provided as the hold display mode with the highest expectation level of the jackpot, the hold on the trigger hold is lost, the hold display mode is “red”, and the hold is digested before the trigger hold. If the trigger hold is all lost, the trigger hold will not be a big hit, so it cannot change to “rainbow”, but the “red” trigger hold will produce a hold change effect, It may be configured to execute an effect in which the hold change effect is not executed (the hold display mode of the trigger hold does not change). In addition, if the trigger hold is a big hit, the hold display mode is “red”, and all the holds that are digested before the trigger hold are all lost, the trigger hold becomes a big hit. It is possible to change to “rainbow color”, and the hold change effect is executed for the “red” trigger hold, and the hold change effect is executed and the hold display mode changes from “red” to “rainbow”. You may comprise so that it may obtain. In addition, when configured in this way, it is further configured to display a suspended digest transmission image as an image similar to the digested suspension related to the symbol variation being executed, and when the trigger suspension is a suspension that becomes a big hit However, before the trigger hold is digested, the hold display state of the trigger hold does not change to “rainbow” as the execution result of the hold change effect, while the change change effect is produced for the hold digest transmission image related to the trigger hold. When is executed, the reserved digest transmission image related to the trigger hold may be changed to “rainbow”. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and the trigger hold is a hold that is lost, and the hold display mode of the trigger hold is displayed in “red” that is the hold display mode with the highest degree of expectation for big hits when it is lost. In such a case, it may be configured not to execute the hold change effect. Similarly, the trigger hold is a big hit hold, and the hold display mode of the trigger hold is “rainbow color” which is the hold display mode with the highest expectation level for the big hit (the big hit is deterministic). May be configured not to execute the hold-change change effect.

(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.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (1)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of executing an effect;
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls the execution of the effect in the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the starting port (for example, the first main game starting port A10, the second main game starting port B10);
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variation display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the determination of validity is performed based on the random number related to the certain retention, and the stop display mode of the identification information and the variation display mode of the identification information based on the determination result A game content determination means for determining
According to the determination by the game content determination means, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g), and then the identification information is stopped and displayed. Identification information display control means for controlling,
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means that can
When a certain hold is newly generated, a command related to the number of holds after the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). , It is possible to send a command related to the number of holds after the hold has been consumed to the sub-game unit,
It is configured to be able to transmit a prefetch command that is a command related to a stop display mode and a variable display mode of identification information related to a certain hold to a secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the command transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), a pre-reading effect that suggests or notifies in advance the feasibility of a special game related to a certain hold is configured to be executable in the effect display unit. And
A first determination process that can permit execution of a pre-reading effect for each newly generated hold, and any hold that remains every time stop identification information is stopped and displayed The second determination process that can permit the execution of the pre-reading effect is executable, and the execution of the pre-reading effect is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold. Is configured to be a specific hold that can be changed,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit execution of the prefetch effect newly, and when specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process Is configured not to allow the execution of new look-ahead effects,
When execution of the pre-reading effect is not permitted at the time of execution of the second determination process when certain stop identification information is displayed in a stopped state, the certain stop identification information is displayed after the certain stop identification information is stopped and displayed. Is configured to allow the execution of the pre-reading effect at the time of execution of the second determination process when different stop identification information is stopped and displayed.
The second determination process can be executed only for the hold related to the identification information that is the variable display mode belonging to the predetermined group,
In the case where there are a plurality of holds regarding identification information that is a variable display mode belonging to a predetermined group, only the hold that is the earliest digestion order among the holds regarding the identification information that is a variable display mode belonging to a predetermined group The pachinko gaming machine is configured to execute the second determination process.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (2)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of executing an effect;
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls display of effects in the effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the starting port (for example, the first main game starting port A10, the second main game starting port B10);
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variation display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the determination of validity is performed based on the random number related to the certain retention, and the stop display mode of the identification information and the variation display mode of the identification information based on the determination result A game content determination means for determining
According to the determination by the game content determination means, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g), and then the identification information is stopped and displayed. Identification information display control means for controlling,
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means that can
When a certain hold is newly generated, a command related to the number of holds after the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). A command related to the number of holds after the hold is digested can be transmitted to the secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
It is configured to be able to transmit a prefetch command that is a command related to a stop display mode and a variable display mode of identification information related to a certain hold to a secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the command transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), a pre-reading effect that suggests or notifies in advance the feasibility of a special game related to a certain hold is displayed as an effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG). ) Is configured to be executable,
During the execution of special games, it is configured to be able to execute prefetching effects,
At the start timing of the special game, a special game start demo command including at least information on the special game to be started is sent from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S). Is configured to send to
A pre-play determination process that allows the pre-game effect (for example, the sub-control board S) to permit execution of pre-read effects for existing hold when the received special game start demo command satisfies a predetermined condition It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by being configured to execute.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (3)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of executing an effect;
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls the execution of the effect in the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the starting port (for example, the first main game starting port A10, the second main game starting port B10);
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variation display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the determination of validity is performed based on the random number related to the certain retention, and the stop display mode of the identification information and the variation display mode of the identification information based on the determination result A game content determination means for determining
In accordance with the determination by the game content determination means, identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When a certain hold is newly generated, a command related to the number of holds after the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). A command related to the number of holds after the hold is digested can be transmitted to the secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
It is configured to be able to transmit a prefetch command that is a command related to a stop display mode and a variable display mode of identification information related to a certain hold to a secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the command transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), a pre-reading effect that suggests or informs in advance of the feasibility of a special game regarding a certain hold is configured to be executable in the effect display unit. And
Determining whether or not the command related to the number of holds after the hold newly generated from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) or the command related to the number of holds after the hold is digested is normal Is configured to execute the pending number determination process,
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the holding has newly occurred and the command related to the number of holds after the holding has been digested is normal, It is configured to temporarily store information about the number of holds based on
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been newly generated or the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been digested is abnormal after executing the hold number determination process, it is executed after the determination according to the abnormality content It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the processing to be performed is different.

M main control board, MN11ta-A first main game winning lottery table MN11ta-B second main game winning lottery table, MN11ta-H auxiliary game winning lottery table MN41ta-A first main game symbol determining lottery table, MN41ta-B second 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 variation mode determination lottery table MP11t-C First and second main game symbol variation management timer, MP11t-H Auxiliary game variation variation management timer MP22t-B Timer, MP33c Winning ball counter MP34t Special game timer, MP52c Short-time counter MP35t-D Special game start demonstration timer, SM21t Drawing variation time management timer MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MT10 Command transmission buffer A First main game peripheral device, A10 First main game start port A11s First main game start entrance detection device, A20 First main game symbol display device A21g First main game symbol display unit, A21h First main game symbol hold display unit B Second main game peripheral device, B10 Second main game Start port B11s Second main game start port entrance detection device, B11d Second main game start port electric accessory B20 Second main game symbol display device, B21g Second main game symbol display unit B21h Second main game symbol hold display unit , C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripheral device C10 1st prize winning opening, C11s 1st prize winning opening prize detection device C11d 1st prize winning opening electric accessory, C2 Second grand prize opening C21s Second big prize opening prize detection device, C21d Second big prize opening electric accessory C13 First big prize opening electric accessory solenoid, C23 Second big prize opening electric accessory solenoid H Auxiliary game peripheral equipment , 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, SM23c Rengo count counter SG Production display device , SG10 display area SG11 decorative symbol display area, SG12 first reserved display section SG13 second reserved display section KH prize ball payout control board KE prize ball payout device

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An effect display unit capable of executing an effect,
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A secondary game unit that controls the execution of the production in the production display unit,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variation display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the determination of validity is performed based on the random number related to the certain retention, and the stop display mode of the identification information and the variation display mode of the identification information based on the determination result A game content determination means for determining
In accordance with the determination by the game content determination means, identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When a certain hold is newly generated, a command related to the number of holds after the newly generated hold can be sent to the sub-game department. When a certain hold is used, the hold after the hold is consumed Commands related to numbers can be sent to the sub-game department,
A pre-read command that is a command related to a stop display mode and a variable display mode of identification information related to a certain hold is configured to be transmitted to the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Based on the command transmitted from the main game unit, it is configured to be able to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests or informs in advance the feasibility of a special game related to a certain hold on the effect display unit,
Executes a pending number determination process, which is a determination as to whether or not a command related to the number of holds after a new occurrence of the hold sent from the main gaming department or a command related to the number of holds after the hold is consumed Configured to
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the holding has newly occurred and the command related to the number of holds after the holding has been digested is normal, It is configured to temporarily store information about the number of holds based on
If it is determined that the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been newly generated or the command related to the number of holds after the hold has been digested is abnormal after executing the hold number determination process, it is executed after the determination according to the abnormality content A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the processing to be performed is different.

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