JP2021094342A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of preventing shot game balls from flowing back to a guide rail side after flowing into a game area once, and preventing game balls from being accumulated in the game area.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a guide rail for guiding shot game balls to a game area; and a prevention piece D39-1 that is provided near an exit of the guide rail and prevents game balls flowing into the game area from returning into the guide rail. The prevention piece can be displaced to a guiding position capable of guiding game balls shot to the game area and an initial position for preventing game balls flowing into the game area from returning into the guide rail, and the prevention piece faces upward in a state in which the prevention piece is positioned in the initial position, and game balls are not accumulated in a right side of the prevention piece.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

Regarding pachinko gaming machines.

Currently, the most popular pachinko gaming machines have a symbol called "special symbol" (or main game symbol) that changes on the display such as 7-segment when a game ball enters the starting port. When the special symbol is displayed and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a large winning opening (so-called attacker) that is normally closed. This is a type of model (so-called "first-class pachinko gaming machine") that shifts to a game with contents that are released under predetermined conditions. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol that is directly linked to the interests of the player, it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for directing to enhance the interest of the game, in addition to the above-mentioned "special symbol". The effect design to be produced is displayed in a variable manner on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, "7") accordingly. It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is confirmed because the decorative symbol is stopped in the predetermined mode.

Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the design. The focus is on whether to grant. For example, the variable display "decorative pattern" is temporarily stopped and then restarted, or the variable display "decorative pattern" is hidden and a highly interesting moving image is displayed instead. One of them is a method of improving the interest of the game by such a directing method. Further, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the game board is provided with game parts such as a ball return prevention member to help improve the enjoyment of the game.

JP-A-2007-08933 JP 2013-039273

In a state where such a ball return prevention member is provided in the game area, a situation may occur in which the launched game ball once flows into the game area and then flows back to the guide rail side, or the launched game ball is in the game area. When the ball flows into the ball, the game ball may stay at the tip of the ball return prevention member, which hinders the inflow of the game ball launched thereafter into the game area and the progress of the game. It will be one of the factors that spoil the interest of the player's game. Therefore, there is a demand for a pachinko gaming machine that can prevent a player from spoiling the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down,
A launching means that launches a game ball toward the game area,
A guide rail that guides the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area,
It is provided near the exit of the guide rail and is provided with a prevention piece (for example, prevention piece D39-1) that prevents the game ball that has flowed into the game area from returning to the guide rail.
The prevention piece has a first position (for example, a guide position) capable of guiding the game ball launched into the game area and a second position (for example, the guide position) for preventing the game ball flowing into the game area from returning to the guide rail. , Initial position),
In a state where the prevention piece is located at the second position, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the prevention piece faces upward and the game ball does not stay on the right side of the prevention piece.

According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to prevent the launched game ball from flowing back to the guide rail side after once flowing into the game area, and also to prevent the game ball from staying in the game area. Play.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an electric accessory drive determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a random number acquisition process for determining the main game content on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display processing 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 first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart of a special game operating condition determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a game 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. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the first 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 second decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a special game-related display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the background effect control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of determining a drawing stop symbol on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is an image diagram of a display mode of a decorative symbol on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is an example of a decorative symbol effect table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the first decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of a special game-related display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram relating to the configuration of the effect display device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is an image diagram of executing a transparent effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of game parts in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view of a gaming board in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is an explanatory view of a ball return prevention member in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the meaning of each term in the present specification will be described. "Prize ball" includes not only a prize in which a prize ball is paid out, but also a passage to a gate in which no prize ball is paid out. The "open state, open state" and "closed state, closed state" are, for example, in the configuration of a general large winning opening (so-called attacker), the open state (the state in which the lid of the large winning opening is open). = Easy to win, closed (closed lid of large winning opening) = non-easy to win. Further, for example, a state in which the lid (shutter) protrudes from the game board (player side) (hereinafter, may be referred to as an advanced state) and a state in which the lid (shutter) is retracted into the game board (opposite side to the player side) (hereinafter, referred to as an advanced state). In a configuration (so-called tongue-type attacker) that can take the evacuation state), the advance state = the winning easy state, and the evacuation state = the winning non-easy state. A "random number" is a random number used in a lottery (a lottery by a computer) for determining 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 number). Random numbers, soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called "basic random number" that affects the result of the game, specifically, the "winning random number (random number for winning / failing lottery)" related to the transition of the special game, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification information are determined. "Random number for determining variable mode", "Random number for determining stop symbol", "Random number for determining winning symbol" for determining whether to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variable game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all of these random numbers when determining the content of the variation mode, the content of the definite identification information, and the like, and at least one random number that is the same as or different from each other may be used. Further, in the present 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 a ball entry port (for example, a start port, a gate, a general winning port) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers is displayed. ) Is called one random number (that is, in the above example, a winning random number + a variable mode determination random number + a symbol determination random number ...) is called one random number. It is called). Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The "game state" is, for example, a special game state in which the large winning opening can be opened, and a non-probability variable game state (low probability state) in which the lottery probability for transition to the special game state is a predetermined value. Transition to game state Probability fluctuation game state with high probability of lottery (high probability state), auxiliary game state with assistance for winning a prize at the start port that triggers the transition to special game (so-called high base state, for example, start) When the variable member is attached to the mouth, the opening period of the variable member can be lengthened, the probability of winning the opening of the variable member can be increased, and the time for notifying the result of the opening lottery of the variable member can be shortened. Yes, all of these are valid or at least one is valid), non-auxiliary game state (low base state) without assistance for winning a prize at the start port that triggers the transition to special game, etc. One or a combination of two or more. The "variable display stop time" is the time for holding the identification information in a stopped state when the variable display of the identification information is stopped, and when the hold remains after the variable display is stopped, this variable display stop time is used. After that, the fluctuation related to the remaining hold is started (the fluctuation start condition and the pass / fail judgment permission condition are satisfied). Further, in the present specification, the "identification information" may be referred to as a main game symbol (special symbol) or a decorative symbol (directing symbol, design). The main game symbol (special symbol) is the identification information that is displayed and controlled on the main control board side, and the decorative symbol (the design for the effect, the design) is the identification information as the effect displayed on the sub control board side. Is. "Displayable identification information" is not limited to the display method, and includes, for example, light emission of light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment display) (including not only the presence or absence of light emission but also the difference in color) and physics. Display (for example, the symbol drawn on the reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position) and the like. "Direction" refers to display content that enhances the enjoyment of the game, for example, moving images such as animations and live-action images, still images such as pictures, photographs, characters, etc., including fluctuations / stops of identification information, notices, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. The "decorative symbol" may be in any form as long as the type of the symbol can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably used for an image object such as a card type or a character type. Visual ones, for example, those with shapes such as numbers (including Chinese numerals), alphabets, letters, symbols, patterns, and patterns are described. Then, by finally stopping and displaying the image object on the effective line with a combination in which the numbers and symbols are the same, it is notified that a big hit has occurred. The "first decorative symbol (first production symbol)" and the "second decorative symbol (second production symbol)" are both "decorative symbols (directive symbol, design)". However, each of them is configured to be able to independently notify the occurrence of a jackpot (for example, the "first decorative symbol (first production symbol)" becomes "777" to notify the occurrence of a jackpot. It is possible, and the "second decorative symbol (second production symbol)" becomes "777" to notify the occurrence of a big hit). The "variable mode" is, for example, a fluctuating time (including a fluctuating time of a main game symbol (special symbol), a fluctuating time of a decorative symbol (directing symbol, a scroll), and a fluctuating time of a normal symbol), and a decorative symbol. Decorative symbols that can be visually recognized by the player by scrolling from top to bottom (in addition, scrolling from bottom to top, left to right, right to left, etc.) The decorative design (directing design) that can be visually recognized by the player by switching the type of (directing design, design) and rotating the decorative design (directing design, design) on the spot and rotating it half or once. , The type of drawing) is switched (such scroll display, rotation display, etc. may be referred to as "switching display mode") and the like. "Temporarily stop (or temporarily stop) / do not suspend (or temporarily stop) decorative symbols (directing symbols, design)" means "temporarily stop → re-variate" as one set, and perform this one set / It is synonymous with not doing it. "Re-variation" means a situation such as "temporarily stop the decorative design (directing design, design)-> re-variate", and "start fluctuation-> provisionally suspend the decorative design (directing design, design)". It is a term that includes situations such as "stopping" and "starting re-variation-> temporarily stopping decorative symbols (designs for production, design) (temporary stop after the second time)" in pseudo-continuous production. A production stage in which the combination of pseudo fluctuations and resurrection fluctuations in the resurrection production (for example, a combination of decorative symbols (designs for production, terminology) indicating loss during the super reach production is temporarily stopped, and the transition is made after the super reach production is completed. It is a term that indicates a change that temporarily stops after re-changing in, and then temporarily stops at a decorative pattern that indicates a hit). It is also synonymous with excluding the final stop display timing (typically, after that, the stop display is definitively displayed together with the stop display of the so-called main game symbol) for notifying the presence or absence of a big hit. In addition, the "decorative design (design for production, design)" is based on the second element (for example, numbers), and the first element (presence / absence / content of incidental information such as characters and "SUPER") and the third element. (For example, a color effect) or the like may be attached. Further, in the "decorative design (design for production, design)", when the production mode is different, even if the second element is the same (same number, same alphabet, same character, same symbol, etc.), the first The elements and / or the third element may be configured to be different. Further, due to the difference between the first element and / or the third element, the degree of expectation that the reach variation will be a big hit, and the expectation that the symbol variation related to the pre-reading effect when a specific symbol combination is stopped when the pre-reading effect is executed will be a big hit. The rate of return for the player, such as the number of rounds at the time of a big hit and the game state after the big hit, may be different. In addition, in such a configuration, a high probability state and a high base state (high probability high base state), a low probability state and a high base state (low probability high base state), and a high probability state and a low base state (high probability state). In the low probability low base state), the first element and / or the third element are advantageous factors for the player as compared with the case of the low probability state and the low base state (low probability low base state) which are the normal gaming states. It may be configured to be. Further, the "information display unit" displays information including a notice effect and the like, and is, for example, an effect display device, a 7-segment LED, an LED lamp, etc., and each of these may be indicated as a single unit. However, a combination of a plurality of display media (the entire unit) such as an effect display device + a 7-segment LED + an LED lamp may be shown. Further, the "effect display unit" is for displaying an effect including a notice effect, for example, an effect display device, a 7-segment LED, an LED lamp, etc., and each of these may be indicated individually. However, a combination of a plurality of display media (the entire unit) such as an effect display device + a 7-segment LED + an LED lamp may be shown.

The following embodiment is a model (type 1 type 1 multifunction device) in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed. However, this is not limited to this, and it is also within the range when applied to other gaming machines (for example, conventional pachinko gaming machines of type 1, type 2, type 3, general electric service, etc.). .. It should be noted that this embodiment is merely an example, and relates to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function where each means exists, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for the process of each step, and the like. It is not limited to the following aspects. Further, the above-described embodiments and modifications should not be limitedly understood to be applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and the other modified example is also described. Further, in the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are also not limited, and the lottery table may be used as a reference table or vice versa.

(The present embodiment)
Here, before explaining each component, the features (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, with reference to FIG. 1, the basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Pachinko gaming machines are mainly composed of gaming machine frames and gaming boards. 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 plate D20, a lower ball plate D22, and a firing handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame body for fixing the pachinko gaming machine at a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body that matches the opening portion of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame D14 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably accommodating a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting a game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is formed of glass or the like and is supported by the door D18. The door D18 is openably and closably attached to the front frame D14 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball plate D20 has a mechanism for storing the game ball, sending the game ball to the launch rail, and extracting the game ball from the lower ball plate D22. The lower ball plate D22 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. In addition, speakers D24 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the gaming machine, and a production sound (sound effect) according to the gaming state or the like is output.

Next, in the game board, a game area D30 divided by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34 is formed. Then, in the game area D30, in addition to mechanisms such as a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning openings, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the auxiliary game start port H10, 1st big winning opening C10, 2nd big winning opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, effect display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out opening D36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail in order.

Next, the first main game start port A10 is installed as a start port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port A10 includes a first main game start port entry ball detection device A11s. Here, the first main game start port entry detection device A11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first main game start opening A10, and the first main game start indicating the entry at the time of entry. Generates mouth ball information.

Next, the second main game start port B10 is installed as a start port corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port entry ball detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Here, the second main game start port entry detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entry of the game ball into the second main game start port B10, and the second main game start indicating the entry at the time of entry. Generates mouth ball information. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is changed to a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than in the normal state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged so as to be vertically overlapped with each other, and due to the presence of the first main game start port A10, the first main game start port A10 is present. 2 The upper part of the main game start port B10 is blocked. Further, both the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) are both the first main game start port A10. And it is configured to be guided to the second main game start port B10.

In the present embodiment, the electric accessory is provided on the second main game start port B10 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric accessory is provided on the first main game start port A10 side. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged so as to be vertically overlapped with each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port is not limited to this. The A10 and the second main game start port B10 may be arranged so as to be separated from each other. In such a configuration, a member that closes the upper portion of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d may be provided. Further, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided to the first main game start port A10, but is less likely to be guided to the second main game start port B10, and is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10. The game ball flowing down the right side (based on the center of the game area) may be configured so as to be difficult to be guided to the first main game start port A10, while being easily guided to the second main game start port B10. It should be noted that "easy to be guided" and "difficult to be guided" are determined by, for example, the size of the number of balls entered when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left sides, respectively.

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

Here, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary game start port H10 is such that the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30. It is configured so that it is difficult to be guided {However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. (For example, auxiliary game start ports H10 may be provided on the left and right sides of the game area D30, respectively)}.

Next, on the upper right side of the out opening D36, the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and flow down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The game ball is configured so as to easily pass through the area where the first special winning opening C10 and the second special winning opening C20 are arranged before reaching the out opening D36.

Next, the first big winning opening C10 is opened when the first main game symbol (first special symbol) or the second main game symbol (second special symbol) stops at the jackpot symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which has a shape and is located on the upper right side of the out opening D36 and below the second major winning opening C20. As a specific configuration, the first large winning opening C10 includes a first large winning opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first large winning opening electric accessory C11d (and a first large winning opening). The mouth solenoid C13) is provided. Here, the first large winning opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening C10, and the first large winning opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. To generate. The first large winning opening electric accessory C11d changes the first large winning opening C10 into a normal state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to win in the first large winning opening C10 and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (the first). 1 The big winning opening solenoid C13 is excited and changed). In the present embodiment, the mode of the large winning opening is changed to a normal state in which the game ball has a horizontal rectangular shape and the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Not limited to. In that case, for example, an advanced state in which the shutter (rod-shaped member) provided in the large winning opening is projected toward the player side and a retracted state in which the shutter (rod-shaped member) is retracted toward the player side can be taken. It may be a (so-called tongue-type attacker), and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

Next, the second big winning opening C20 has a horizontal rectangular shape that opens when the first main game symbol (first special symbol) or the second main game symbol (second special symbol) stops at the jackpot symbol. This is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located on the upper right side of the out opening D36 and above the first large winning opening C10. Specifically, the second major winning opening C20 includes a second major winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second major winning opening electric accessory C21d (and a second major winning opening). The mouth solenoid C23) is provided. Here, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second large winning opening C20, and the second large winning opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. To generate. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s. Next, the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d has the second large winning opening C20 in a normal state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to win in the second large winning opening C20 and in an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the large winning opening is changed to a normal state in which the game ball has a horizontal rectangular shape and the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Not limited to. In that case, for example, an advance state in which the shutter provided in the large winning opening is projected toward the player side and an evacuation state in which the shutter is retracted toward the player side can be taken (so-called tongue). It may be a type attacker), and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game). It is a device that executes the displayed display. As a specific configuration, 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 symbol display unit B21g. It is provided with a symbol holding display unit A21h (second main game symbol holding display unit B21h). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit A21h (second main game symbol hold display unit B21h) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lamps lit is the first main game (second main game). Corresponds to the number of pending random numbers related to (the number of fluctuations in the main game symbol that has not been executed). The first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is "0" to "9". It is displayed with 10 kinds of numbers of "" and "-" of the loss {However, it is not limited to this, and the 7-segment LED is displayed so that it becomes 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. Further, the holding number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, and a maximum of four holding numbers can be displayed (for example, it is composed of one lamp and is held. Number 1: Lighting, Number of Holds 2: Blinking at low speed, Number of Holds 3: Blinking at medium speed, Number of Holds 4: Blinking at high speed).

Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have to have a directing 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, a method is adopted in which the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) itself has a directing role and the decorative symbol on the first main game side (decorative symbol on the second main game side) is not displayed. In this case, a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device SG described later may be configured to display the first main game symbol (second main game symbol).

Next, the effect display device SG executes display of an effect image including decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) that fluctuate / stop in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. It is a device to do. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 in which the effect is executed including the variable display of the decorative symbol. Here, the display area SG10 includes a first hold display area SG12 (and a second hold display area SG13) that displays main game hold information, and, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbols (first decoration) that imitate a game of a slot machine. (Symbol and second decorative symbol) It has a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying a moving image of fluctuation. Although the effect display device SG is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, it may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or an LED. Next, the first hold display area SG12 (and the second hold display area SG13) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are interlocked with the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display and the like related to the auxiliary game symbol. 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 unit H21h is composed of four lamps, and the number of lamps lit corresponds to the number of reserved auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

Next, the center decoration D38 is installed around the effect display device SG, and has functions such as a flow path of a game ball, protection of the effect display device SG, and decoration. Further, the game effect lamp D26 is provided in an area other than the game area D30 or the game area D30, and plays a role of directing 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 controls the overall game operation (that is, the game, such as a lottery when the ball enters the first main game starting port A10 (second main game starting port B10). Mainly the main control board M that performs control that is directly related to the interests of the pachinko machine, and the sub-main control unit SM that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device SG that gives interest to the game content. It is supplied from the sub-control board S that has a sub-sub control unit SS that executes the effect display and controls the overall effect, and the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and the prize ball tank KT according to the winning of each winning opening. A game of a prize ball payout device (set base) KE provided with a payout unit KE10 or the like for paying out a game ball to the upper ball plate D20, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game of the upper ball plate D20. A launching device D42 that launches balls (storage balls) one by one into the game area D30, a launching control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, and a power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine. , A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, is provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (on the side opposite to the game side).

Next, the electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment pays out the game balls based on the main control board M that controls the progress of the game and the information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. On the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled and the main control board M. Sub-control board S (in this example, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are one board) that controls the execution of various effects, sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, error notification, etc. (Arranged above) and a power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including these control boards. Here, the sub-control board S has various effects on the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol), sound from the speaker D24, and lighting of the game effect lamp D26. , Sub-main control unit SM that controls error notification, and display processing such as variable display / stop display, hold display, and notice display of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) on the effect display device SG. It is provided with two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS to be executed. The main control board M, the prize ball payout control board KH, the sub-main control unit SM, and the sub-sub control unit SS include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores in advance a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, and a CPU. It is equipped with a RAM that temporarily stores the data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.). Here, although not particularly shown, the ROM mounted on the main control board M may be configured so as not to provide an unused area in order to prevent writing of a program or the like modified by fraudulent activity. It is suitable (for example, all unused areas are filled with 0, used areas are packed in young addresses, etc.). Also, in order to prevent data that is not normally referenced due to noise or fraudulent activity, it is used only for unused data (for example, data that is referenced in gaming machines with different specifications or for testing at the development stage). It is preferable that the data is not provided. Similarly, when using the RAM area, it is preferable to pack the area in a young address and use the area so that an unused program area is not provided. Hereinafter, the schematic configuration of each substrate and the 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 starting port entry ball detecting device A11s, the second main game starting opening ball entry detecting device B11s, the auxiliary game starting opening ball entry detecting device H11s, and the first. 1 large prize opening winning detection device C11s, 2nd large winning opening winning detection device C21s, general winning detection device (not shown, the general winning opening is a entry opening that has a prize ball but does not draw a symbol. )}, Drive solenoid (not shown), drive solenoid (1st prize opening solenoid C13, 2nd prize opening solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc., which are indispensable for the progress of the game. It is electrically connected to the device and controls the progress of the game based on the input signal 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), and the prize ball is paid out based on the progress of the game. Information (commands) related to the above and the like can be transmitted to the prize ball payout control board KH, and information (commands) related to the progress state of the production / game 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 by wiring. It is configured to be able to output game-related information to an external device.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board M and the prize ball payout control board KH are configured to enable bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub-main are configured. The control unit SM is configured to enable 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 the control boards (between the control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

Next, the prize ball payout control board KH is a prize ball payout device KE that executes the payout of game balls, and a device that can be operated by the player and receives a game ball lending request to the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to the game ball lending device R for transmission. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, a 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, launching motor, ball feeding device) are provided. Etc.) are also connected. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is separated from the game machine and adjacent to the game machine, but it may be integrated with the game machine. In that case, the game ball lending control board KH is used for lending. Control and management of recording media for lending electronic money and the like may be supervised.

Next, as described above, the sub-control board S includes an effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol), a speaker D24, a game effect lamp D26, and other effects. It is connected to a drive device (not shown). 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 the sub-main control unit SM controls the sound output from the speaker D24 and the game effect ( Illuminations) Lighting control of the lamp D26 and determination control of the display content to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured in. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated by the sub-control board S, but the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). It may be possible, but by configuring it to be integrated, there are merits such as space merit and reduction of the situation where noise is mixed in the wiring etc.). Further, the division of work between the two control units can be appropriately changed, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when adopting a VDP integrated with a voice control circuit). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device (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) related to the game. It is connected to the sub-main control unit SM (secondary game control means SM) related to the production and the prize ball payout control board KH that controls the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction from the main control board M so that information can be transmitted. ing. Further, the sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) electrically includes the sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) that executes the image effect, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), the speaker D24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to the prize ball payout device KE provided with a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, the sub-main control unit SM (secondary game control means SM), the sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS), the prize ball payout control board KH, etc. store data and programs in terms of hardware. It is composed of elements such as a ROM and RAM to be used, a CPU used for arithmetic processing, and the like. It should be noted that each means included in the main control board M below may be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be mounted on the main control board M. Hereinafter, details of each of the above means (devices) will be described.

First, the main control board M includes a game information control means MJ that controls acquisition of game information, a game content determination means MN for determining the content of the game, and a progress of a game such as a special game or a specific game. Game progress means MP that controls, current and past game states [for example, states related to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability variable game state, time shortened game state), special game state}, state related to auxiliary game (Easy open state, non-easy open state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to the main game symbol and auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, number of rounds and winning number information) ] Etc. temporarily stored in the game state temporary storage means MB and various game information on the game peripheral device side {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 10R jackpot, 8R jackpot, 4R jackpot, loss} , Information transmission control means MT (and command transmission buffer for accumulating untransmitted commands) for transmitting information regarding the variation mode (for example, variation time), start signal / state information / end signal of special game, hold information, etc. It has MT10) and a prize ball payout determining means MH that controls a prize ball payout control board KH so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on winning of a game ball to various winning openings.

Here, the game information control means MJ determines the entry determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of the game ball into each entry port (starting port, etc.) and whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the determination result. Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, and hold control means MJ30 for temporarily storing within the upper limit number of balls entering each start port during variable display as hold balls. doing. Further, the game progress means MP directly determines the opening / closing of the display control means MP10 for controlling the fluctuation and stop display of each symbol and the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10. The second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B for performing various related processes, the special game control means MP30 that controls the control related to the special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the first main Regarding the game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game, the player has a determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and a specific game control means MP50 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the decision. doing. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, the ball entry determination means MJ10 includes a first main game start port entry determination means MJ11-A for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start port A10, and a second main game start port. Second main game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has entered B10 Auxiliary game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start port H10 and the second main game start port entry determination means MJ11-B. The first major winning opening determination means MJ11-C10 and the second major winning opening C20, which determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first major winning opening C10, are used with the entry determination means MJ11-H. It has a second large winning opening ball entry determination means MJ11-C20, which determines whether or not a game ball has entered.

Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the entry of the game ball into the first main game start port A10, and the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number according to the determination result. To the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A for acquiring random numbers (for example, the first winning random number, the first variation mode determination random number, the first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) and the second main game start port B10. It is determined whether or not to acquire the second main game side random number based on the entry of the game ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determination random number, the second main) is determined according to the determination result. The second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B for acquiring the game symbol determination random number, etc.) and the auxiliary game for determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result. It has a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H.

Here, the scope of claims including the above and the "random numbers" in the present specification are, for example, "0" to "65535" and "65535" assigned according to the type of random number (for example, a winning random number or a random number for determining a variation mode). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as "0" to "255". Further, the random number does not have to be a mathematically generated random number, and 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 values are expressed in sequence along the sequence of random numbers (plus one method), and the next value (initial value) when the final value of the sequence of random numbers is expressed. ) Is determined by a random value (initial value update method), a combination thereof, and the like. By acquiring random numbers by such a method, it is possible to generate aperiodic random numbers that are difficult for the player to predict. On the contrary, for example, in the case of the method of generating the next random number by using the random number used for a certain lottery, the next random number is easily predicted. Therefore, when generating a random number, it is preferable to generate a new random number without using the random number used in the previous lottery.

Next, the hold control means MJ30 uses the hold digestion control means MJ31 that controls the process related to the hold digestion and the start of fluctuation, and the first main game side random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol change permission has not been granted. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the random numbers, and based on the determination result, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32 for holding the random number in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until the symbol change permission is given. -A and whether or not to temporarily store the second main game side random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol change permission has not been granted are determined, and the symbol change permission is granted for the random number based on the determination result. The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in the situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not given are temporarily stored. It is determined whether or not to memorize, and based on the determination result, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H until the symbol change permission is given. Have.

Here, the reserved digestion control means MJ31 has a fluctuation start condition satisfaction determining means MJ31j for determining whether or not the condition for starting the fluctuation is satisfied.

Next, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B, and the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H combined up to four memorable random numbers with the holding order. Each has a first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A, a second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and an auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H for temporary storage in the form. doing.

Next, the game content determination means MN decides whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start port electric accessory B11d can be opened. (For example, the hit flag is turned on internally), the special game transition determination means MN20, the symbol content determination means MN40 for determining the stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number, and each random number. Based on the above, it has a variation mode determining means MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol. Here, the winning / failing lottery means MN10 includes a first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A for performing a winning / failing lottery for the first main game symbol and a second main game winning / failing lottery means for performing a winning / losing lottery for the second main game symbol. It has MN11-B and auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H for performing a winning / failing lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbol. Here, the first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing a winning / losing lottery regarding the first main game symbol. The first main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the win / loss lottery for the second main game symbol, and the win / loss lottery for the auxiliary game symbol. Each has a winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-H for auxiliary games, which is referred to when performing the above. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

Here, when executing the winning / failing lottery based on the main game random number, the winning / failing lottery means MN10 determines whether or not the main game random number value is the same as any of all the winning random numbers, or wins. When a part or all of the random number values are continuous numerical values, the hit / fail judgment is executed by determining whether or not the main game random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the hit random number value and equal to or more than the lower limit value. .. By executing such a hit / fail judgment, an accurate judgment process can be executed. On the contrary, when the hit / fail judgment is executed by comparing only the upper limit of the hit random number range or only the lower limit, the value at the end of the random number range (for example, 0 or 0 when the range of the random number value is 0 to 1023). Since it is necessary to set 1023) as a hit random number value, it becomes vulnerable to fraud (for example, it is a fraudulent act of passing a current through the main control board M, and all the bits of the storage area tend to be 0 or 1). There is a risk of getting rid of it. Further, in this example, one random number is used to execute one lottery. {When a plurality of random numbers are used for one lottery (so-called two-step lottery is executed), two random numbers are used. Need to be prevented from synchronizing}.

Next, the symbol content determining means MN40 acquires the first main game symbol determining means MN41-A that determines the stop symbol of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determining random number (first main game random number). The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B that determines the stop symbol of the second main game symbol based on the game content determination random number (second main game random number), and the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number It has an auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H, which determines the stop symbol of.

Here, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A has a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the first main game symbol. The lottery table MN41ta-A for determining the first main game symbol is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or not and the game state (for example, regarding the game state, the normal game → the first main game for the normal game state). Lottery table, probability variation game → 1st main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → 1st main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second main game symbol. The second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the winning / failing result and the game state (for example, regarding the game state, the normal game → the second main game normal game state lottery). Table, probability fluctuation game → second main game probability fluctuation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery. The table MN41ta-H is provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

Next, the variation mode determining means MN50 determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). The MN51-A, the second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B that determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number), and It has an auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H that determines a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

Here, the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A has a first main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51ta-A that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the first main game symbol. The lottery table MN51ta-A for determining the first main game variation mode is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or not and the game state (for example, regarding the game state, the normal game → the first main game normal). Game state lottery table, probability variation game → 1st main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → 1st main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51ta-B that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the second main game symbol. , The second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or not and the game state (for example, regarding the game state, the normal game → the second main game normal game). State lottery table, probability fluctuation game → second main game probability fluctuation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H has a lottery table MN51ta-H for determining the auxiliary game variation mode, which is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game variation mode is determined. The decision lottery table MN51ta-H is provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

Next, the display control means MP10 is placed on the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display unit B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20 for a predetermined time. Assistance for a predetermined time on the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C, which controls the stop display after changing the first main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g of the auxiliary game symbol display device H20. It has an auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H that controls to stop and display after changing the game symbol.

Here, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C has a timer MP11t-C (decrement counter) for managing the fluctuation of the first and second main game symbols that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H further includes an auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-H capable of measuring time.

Next, in order to determine whether or not the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B satisfies the conditions for opening / closing the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. 2nd main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B and 2nd main game start port electric accessory opening timer MP22t for measuring the drive (opening) time of the electric accessory B11d -B and has.

Next, the special game control means MP30 has the condition determination means MP31 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and the content of the special game when the special game transition condition is satisfied. (Specifically, the special game content determination means MP32, which determines the open large winning opening, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) and sets it in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the first big prize. A special game execution means MP33 for executing a special game (big hit) that opens the mouth C10 or the second big prize opening C20 under a predetermined condition, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize mouth). It has a special game time management means MP34 for performing (opening and closing time of C10 and the second prize opening C20). Here, the special game execution means MP33 includes the first and second large winning opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33-C for opening and closing the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d and the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d. , It has a winning ball counter MP33c for measuring winning balls to the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20. The special game time management means MP34 further has a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time. Further, the special game content determining means MP32 further has a special game content reference table MP32ta that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b (table). Details are not shown).

Next, the specific game control means MP50 satisfies the probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 for determining whether or not the end condition of the probability variation game state is satisfied, and whether or not the end condition of the time reduction game state is satisfied. It has a time-saving game end condition determination means MP52 for determining. Here, the time saving game end condition determination means MP52 has a time saving number counter MP52c capable of counting the time saving number of times. Here, the "specific game" is, for example, a probability fluctuation game in which the lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in the normal game, or a time reduction game in which the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in the normal game. Point to.

Here, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) during the time reduction game as compared with the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is relatively extended (opening time extension function). Further, the time reduction game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first main game symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number of times (probability variation game with no time reduction limit). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted for each change (stop) of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. The above-mentioned probabilistic game end condition determination means MP51 and time-saving game end condition determination means MP52 are, for example, a lottery for shifting from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time reduction game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability each time the symbol changes. (In the case of a so-called pachinko gaming machine having a fall lottery function). The time reduction game state according to this example may be that the main game time reduction flag is on or the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on, that is, the time reduction game state. May indicate that the open time extension function is activated (including high accuracy high base state and low accuracy high base state), and the open time extension function is not activated in the non-time reduction game state. It may indicate that (including a low probability low base state). The time-reduced gaming state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, and the non-time-reducing gaming state may be referred to as a normal gaming state. Further, the probability-variable gaming state may be referred to as a high-probability lottery state, and the non-probability-variable gaming state may be referred to as a low-probability lottery state. In addition, the high-accuracy low-base state as another game state is set to the time-shortened game state when the time-shortened game in which the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in the normal game state is executed, and the main game symbol is set. When the time-reduced game is not set to a time-reduced game in which the fluctuation time of is relatively shorter than that in the normal game state, it is preferable to set the non-time-reduced game state.

Next, the game state temporary storage means MB uses the first main game (the game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop) and the second main game (the game from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop). The first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C for temporarily storing the current game state in the game) and the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-C for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Special game-related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing H and the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning balls in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) It has an MB20b and a specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b for temporarily storing the current game state in the specific game (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, on / off of various flags related to the specific game, etc.). ..

Here, the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C is stopped related to the first or second main game symbol (the first or second main game symbol in which the change start condition is satisfied) that is currently changing. It has the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C for temporarily storing the symbol and the variation mode information.

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

Next, game peripherals will be described. Since the detailed configurations of some peripheral devices have already been described, the remaining configurations will be briefly described. First, the game peripherals include a first main game peripheral device A which is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B which is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral devices C, which are the shared peripheral devices on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device H related to the auxiliary game, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM, and the sub-sub control unit. It has SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. Here, the effect controlled by the sub-main control unit SM is a decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) in a form that is time-synchronized with the fluctuation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. This is related to the display of only information that does not affect the result of the game, including fluctuations in the design). Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start port A10 that triggers a transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device A20 capable of stopping display and variable 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 capable of stopping display and variable display of the second main game symbol. And have.

Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral devices C are in a closed state during a normal game, and are opened under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit). And has a second big winning opening C20.

Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device H has an 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 a stop display and a variable display of the auxiliary game symbol. It has an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 capable of the above.

Next, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM has the display information receiving means SM10 for receiving various information from the main control board M side, and the effect content determination process and display control process related to the effect display. It has an effect display control means SM20 that controls the above, and an information transmission / reception control means SM40 that controls information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit SS side. Hereinafter, each of the above means will be described in detail.

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

Next, the effect display control means SM20 includes the decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the variation mode of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol), the stop symbol determination process, and the display control process, and the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol). The design hold information display control means SM22 that controls the number of hold pieces of 1 decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) and the hold display process, the background effect display control means SM23 that controls the background image determination process and the display control process, and the advance notice effect. It has a notice effect display control means SM24 that controls the content determination process and the display control process, and a reach effect display control means SM25 that controls the reach effect content determination process and the display control process.

Here, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 is based on the information from the main control board M side, and the decorative symbol {in the present embodiment, it is referred to as two types of decorative symbols (hereinafter, referred to as a first decorative symbol and a second decorative symbol). The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are independent of each other, and the game is played by combining three numerical symbols of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol. Various information (variation mode) related to the symbol variation of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) and the design display content determining means SM21n for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the result can be notified}. Information display related information for temporarily storing information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc. The temporary storage means SM21b and the first decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) for measuring the fluctuation time. It has a drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1. Here, the design display content determining means SM21n is a lottery (reference) table for determining the content of the design variation, which is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative design (the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol). SM21ta (details of the table are not shown) and decorations referred to when determining (or setting) the effect contents, display update timing, and display update contents of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). It also has a design effect table SM21ta-2. Both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are independently displayed and controlled on the effect display control means SM20 side based on the information from the main control board M side, and these two types are used. By making good use of the decorative design of the above, it is configured to enhance the interest in the production and to make it easier to grasp the progress of the game. This point will be described later.

Next, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 has a drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b for temporarily storing information related to the hold related to the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). ..

Next, the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores the background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the background effect and the information related to the background effect display based on the information from the main control board M side. It has a background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b for the purpose.

Next, the advance notice effect display control means SM24 is the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n that determines the display content and display timing of the advance notice effect based on the information from the main control board M side, and the information related to the advance notice effect display. It has a notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b for temporarily storing the information.

Next, the reach effect display control means SM25 is the reach effect display content determining means SM25n that determines the display content and display timing of the reach effect based on the information from the main control board M side, and the information related to the reach effect display. It has a reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b for temporarily storing the information.

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

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

Here, the display area SG10 includes a decorative symbol display area SG11 for variablely displaying decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol), and a first reserved display area SG12 (and a first reserved display area SG12) for displaying main game hold information. 2 Hold display area SG13) and.

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 controls the sub-game. Means (sub-main control unit) It means that it is controlled by SM. The main control board M may be configured to control another peripheral device via another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

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

First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a general flow of processing performed by the main control board M. After the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the process shown in FIG. That is, after the power of the gaming machine is turned on and the initial settings are performed (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. It is determined whether or not the button) has been operated, that is, whether or not the operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by the manager of the amusement park 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 information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub-main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at the relevant timing). Alternatively, at that 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, in step 1008, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M (for example, it is stored in the checksum and the RAM area recorded at the time of power failure. Compare with the amount of information available). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is accurately backed up in the RAM) based on the check result. If Yes in step 1010, that is, the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to the process of step 1004 (the RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if No in step 1010, that is, the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board M in various ways at the time of power failure. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (may be transmitted at the relevant timing, or the command is set at the relevant timing and the control command described later is set. 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 an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 4.0 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is T), {as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the figure (b) is executed}, and the process proceeds to step 1018. .. After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processes (for example, random number counter increment processes) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

The initial value of the temporary storage area (RAM, etc.) mounted on the main control board M is preferably configured so as not to be a value at which a special game is executed (noise or fraudulent activity immediately after the start of program processing). To prevent the special game from being erroneously executed when the process of determining the execution of the special game is executed).

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process of FIG. 3B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, when the fixed interrupt cycle T is reached (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 4.0 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, the main control board M executes the electric accessory drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes the main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes the main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1500, the main control board M executes the special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes the special game control process described later. Next, in step 1997, the main control board M (particularly, the prize ball payout determining means MH) performs the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the prize opening in which the game ball wins. The payout control board KH is made to execute, and the process for managing the result, etc.) is executed. Next, in step 1998, the main control board M executes an output process of an external signal (information output to an external terminal board, a hall computer HC, or the like). Next, in step 1999, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each of the above processes to the sub-main control unit side), and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. It returns to the processing that was done. In the control command transmission process, the order in which commands are received on the sub-main control unit SM side is important (for example, the process is normally executed by receiving another command after receiving a certain command). Since there are cases, the command is configured to be transmitted in the order in which the command is determined to be transmitted on the main control board M side (the order in which the command is set).

Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main control board M is configured so that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing shown in FIG. Will be done. That is, when the power of the gaming machine is turned off (in this example, when the NMI is interrupted), in step 1020, the main control board M sets the power cut 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 cutoff waiting loop processing.

Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entry determination means MJ11-H determines whether or not the game ball has entered the auxiliary game start port H10 (inflow, in the case of a gate, it has passed). In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and whether or not the hold balls are not the upper limit (for example, four). Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H acquires the auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, the auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H sets the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H together with the information on the number of the holding balls. Is added by 1, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1200). If No is set in step 1102 or step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1200).

Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H, and the electric accessory opening flag is off. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H accesses the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. .. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H to set the game state (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag) on the auxiliary game side. At the same time as acquiring, the lottery table MN41ta-H for determining the auxiliary game symbol is referred to, and the stop symbol is determined based on the game state of the acquired auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, the auxiliary game time reduction flag). When is on, the winning symbol is selected with a higher probability than when is off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H sets the auxiliary game symbol to the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C based on the game state of the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag). A predetermined time related to the fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H updates the holding information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. At the same time, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g.

Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H determines whether or not the predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached with reference to the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol by referring to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H, and the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g. Then, in step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1230, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is a “hit”. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B is based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag), and the second main game. Start port Electric accessory opening timer MP22t-B has a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on, 0.5 when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is off). Seconds) is set. Next, in step 1234, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory opening flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. .. Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Next, in step 1238, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start port electric accessory opening timer MP22t-B to set the opening time of the electric accessory. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B closes the second main game start port electric accessory B11d and temporarily assists the game state. The flag for opening the electric accessory in the flag area of the storage means MB10-H is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1300).

If No in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238, if No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224, and if No in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230 or step 1238, the next process is performed. (Processing in step 1300).

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

Next, FIG. 8 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 first main game start port entry determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start opening entry information from the first main game start opening entry detection device A11s of the first main game start opening A10. Is received or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol reservation information temporary storage means MJ32b-A, and the main game (particularly the first main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the side) is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning / failing lottery random number for determining the winning / failing, a symbol lottery random number for determining the symbol at the time of winning, and a variation pattern of the main game symbol (special symbol) ( The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers for determining the variation time) are acquired. By the way, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update cycles and random number ranges, and are acquired in series at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. .. Next, in step 1310, the hold control means MJ30 is a command transmission buffer for transmitting information to the effect that the first main game hold random number has been acquired (first main game hold generation command) to the sub-main control unit SM. It is set to MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1312. In addition, even if No in step 1302 or step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312.

Next, in step 1312, the second main game start opening ball entry determination means MJ11-B receives the second main game start port entry ball from the second main game start port entry ball detection device B11s of the second main game start port B10. Determine if information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B refers to the second main game symbol reservation information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the main game (particularly the second main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the side) is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of a winning / fail lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the case of the first main game content determination means. By the way, 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 winning / failing lottery random number for the first main game and the winning / failing lottery random number for the second main game). Acquisition range) is set to the same. Next, in step 1318, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B. .. Next, in step 1320, the hold control means MJ30 is a command transmission buffer for transmitting information to the effect that the second main game hold random number has been acquired (second main game hold generation command) to the sub-main control unit SM. It is set to MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). Even if No in step 1312 or 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400).

In the present embodiment, information indicating that a random number has been acquired is transmitted as information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in steps 1310 and 1320, but the information on the random number value and the main game symbol are transmitted. It may be transmitted with the number of pending items, and it is also possible to substitute this information as information indicating that a random number has been acquired.

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the hold digestion control means MJ31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and confirms whether or not the hold of the second main game symbol exists. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the game content determining means MN executes the first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500). On the other hand, if No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determining means MN executes the second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the holding ball of the second main game symbol exists, regardless of the existence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol). It is configured to prioritize the hold digestion of the second main game symbol (even if it comes first), but it is not limited to this (hold digestion based on the winning order and both main game symbols are performed in parallel at the same time). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery to draw a lottery).

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. Since this processing is substantially the same for the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Write in parentheses. First, in step 1403, the reserved digestion control means MJ31 determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is a condition that the special game is not in progress (or the condition device is in operation), the main game symbol is not changing, and the main game symbol is held. Although not shown in this example, when a variable fixed time (time for stopping and displaying the confirmed display symbol after the final display of the main game symbol) is provided, the fluctuation start condition of the next fluctuation is set during the fixed variable time. May be configured so as not to satisfy.

In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405 and step 1406, the hold digestion control means MJ31 becomes the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol change, which is temporarily stored, is read out, and the first main game symbol reservation information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game). It is deleted from the symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B), and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (hold digestion processing). Next, in step 1410-1 1 The main game symbol winning / failing lottery is executed based on the main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number).

Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of the first main game winning / failing lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability-variable gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-probability-variable gaming state. The winning probability is just an example, and is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, a hit (so-called small hit) in which the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (a small hit is won). Further, in such a configuration, for example, (1) the winning probability of a small hit differs between the first main game side and the second main game side, and the first main game side is higher than the second main game side. Is easy to win (the second main game side does not have to provide a small hit), (2) When a small hit is won, the game state after the small hit ends is the same as the game state before the small hit starts. (If the jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot ends may be different from the gaming state before the jackpot starts), (3) The jackpot is on the first main game side and the second main game side. The winning probabilities are the same, and the winning probabilities increase due to the probability-variable gaming state, whereas the winning probabilities differ between the first main game side and the second main game side for small hits. The winning probability is not changed by obtaining and entering the probability fluctuation game state. (4) As a stop symbol of the symbol variation of the symbol won in the small hit, a "special symbol" (for example, a special symbol) dedicated to the small hit is won. ★ such as "2 ★ 2" and "3 ★ 9" correspond to "special symbol") can be stopped, (5) Three of the same symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol of the symbol variation won in the small hit Specific rolls that are not uniform and are a combination of numbers with a certain regularity (for example, the order such as "234", the reverse order such as "432", and the odd order such as "357". Etc.) can be stopped, (6) The big hit (2R or more, the number of rounds is different) that is the same (or similar) opening mode {visibility) as the small hit from the player's point of view. Seems to be the same opening mode when viewed from the player (the small hit is only one round, the big winning opening is opened multiple times in the one round, and the big hit is opened the same number of times as the multiple times. (Execute in a round)} is provided (in such a configuration, it is preferable to stop and display the combination of decorative symbols that is difficult for the player to distinguish between a small hit and a big hit), ( 8) In the second decorative symbol, the "special symbol" dedicated to small hits does not stop (or may not stop), and (9) a combination of decorative symbols that makes it difficult for the player to distinguish whether it is a small hit or a big hit. Even in the configuration in which is stopped and displayed, the ratio of whether the player is a small hit or a big hit differs depending on the type of combination of decorative symbols that is difficult for the player to distinguish (for example, by aligning three, the probability after the big hit is completed). When a decorative symbol whose transition to the variable gaming state is substantially definite is included in the stop symbol, the probability of being a big hit is higher than when it is not included).

Next, in step 1410-2, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A (second main game symbol determination means MN41-B) uses the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol). With reference to the symbol lottery table MN41ta-B), the main game symbol is related based on the main game symbol winning / failing lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number). The stop symbols are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, "4A / 5A / 7A" and "4B / 5B / 7B"). It is configured so that one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of rounds of the special game determined with reference to the main game symbol is 4R for 4A and 5A, 8R for 4B and 5B, and 10R for 7A and 7B. It should be noted that the random value and the type of the stop symbol are also examples, and are not limited to this. {For example, the lost symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols are provided. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the type and / or selection rate of the variation mode of the main game symbol is different from that before the specific symbol is stopped (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

Next, in step 1410-3, the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B) is a lottery for determining the first main game variation mode corresponding to each game state. With reference to the table MN51ta-A (lottery table MN51ta-B for determining the second main game variation mode), the result of the main game symbol winning / failing lottery and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, variation). The variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the mode lottery random number), these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

Here, FIGS. 12 and 13 (main game table 3) are examples of the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, both the first main game side and the second main game side are based on the winning / failing lottery result of the main game symbol, the main game time reduction flag state, and the number of reservations at the start of fluctuation. It is configured so that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined. That is, when the winning / failing lottery result of the main game symbol is a hit, it is easy to determine the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is relatively long, and when the main game time reduction flag is on (time reduction game state), it is relative. It is easy to determine the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is short, and when the number of holdings is 2-3, the fluctuation time is relatively short as compared with the case where the number of holdings is 0 to 1. It is configured so that the mode can be easily determined (only when it is lost). It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, selection rate, or the like. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time reduction game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {symbol variation on the second main game side. When is configured to be advantageous to the player, it is easy for the second main game side to hold the game by lowering the symbol fluctuation efficiency of the first main game side (advantageous to the player). Since the purpose is to build a situation, 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 separated}. In addition, an example of the effect executed at the time of selecting each variation mode is shown in "The effect mode executed on the sub side". In addition, as an effect mode to be executed on the sub side, a pseudo continuous variation (an effect in which it seems that a plurality of symbol fluctuations have occurred during one variation display of the main game symbol) is executed. A "pseudo-continuous failure effect" may be provided, which is an effect of notifying the player that the pseudo-continuous variation is not executed after inciting whether or not the player is injured. In the game state of, the random number distribution (execution frequency) of "pseudo-ream failure production-> stop of loss" is larger when the number of holds is 0 to 1 than when the number of holds is 2 to 3. (It may be configured in either the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state), and when the "pseudo-continuous success effect" is executed, the pseudo-continuous described later will be performed. It may be configured to notify the player that the pseudo continuous variation is executed after inciting the player whether or not the variation is executed. Further, the "pseudo-ream failure effect" and the "pseudo-ream success effect" are effects using a "special symbol" or a specific roll, which will be described later. For example, when the "pseudo-ream failure effect" is executed, "pseudo-ream failure effect" is executed. After inciting the player whether or not the "special symbol" is temporarily stopped in the middle row, the decorative symbol one frame after the "special symbol" is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the middle row, and the "pseudo-ream success effect" is displayed. When executed, the effect mode is such that the "special symbol" stops (temporarily stops) in the middle row after inciting the player whether or not the "special symbol" temporarily stops in the middle row. There is. Further, in order to cause the second main game hold during the change of the first main game symbol in the time shortened game state which is an irregular symbol change, the first main game symbol related to the loss of the time shortened game state is related. The contents of the variation mode determination table may be configured so that a short variation mode is not selected regardless of the number of reservations (for example, all have a variation time of 5 seconds or more). The number of holds shown in the figure is not the total number of the first main game hold and the second main game hold, but the first main in the case of the lottery table MN51ta-A for determining the first main game variation mode. It is the number of game reservations, and in the case of the lottery table MN51ta-B for determining the second main game variation mode, it is the number of second main game reservations.

Next, in step 1414, the game content determining means MN temporarily stores the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, attribute information of the stop symbol) stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Information on the determined main game symbol such as variation mode information and commands related to the current game state) are set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission in step 1999). It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by processing). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets a predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (2nd main game symbol display device B20) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the variation display of the main game symbol is started according to the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. The process proceeds to step 1420.

On the other hand, if No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refer to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and change. Determines if the medium flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420, and if No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determine whether or not the predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends information (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit SM side to the effect that the symbol variation is completed. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (2nd main game symbol display device B20) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). Stops the variable display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display unit B21g), and displays the stop symbol stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C as a fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 1428, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn off the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. ..

Next, in step 1430, the game content determining means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the game content determining means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, step 1432 is skipped.

Next, in step 1450, the specific game control means MP50 executes the specific game end determination process described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1500). Even if No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500).

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1470, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is larger than 0. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472, the specific game control means MP50 decrements the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c by 1. Next, in step 1474, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c, and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction number) is 0. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in step 1476 and step 1478, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game time reduction flag and the auxiliary game time reduction flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and then turns off the next (Processing in step 1500). In addition, even if No in step 1452, step 1470 or step 1474, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1514, the special game control means MP30 has the specific game flag (main game probability change flag, main game time reduction flag, auxiliary game time reduction) in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b. Flag) is turned off. Next, in step 1518, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1520, the special game control means MP30 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1522, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). Even if No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1600).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game transition permission flag and the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Turn on. Next, in step 1607, the special game executing means MP33 sets an initial value (1 in this example) in the round number counter (not shown) in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1608, the special game execution means MP33 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (special game start display instruction command) to the effect that the special game is started to the sub-main control unit side (command transmission buffer MT10). In the control command transmission process in step 1999, it is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

On the other hand, if No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. Then, in the case of Yes in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. If No in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the permission for the special game has not been obtained, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. Determine if it exists. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game executing means MP33 sets the opening pattern in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means MP33 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 in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1620, the special game execution means MP33 drives the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d (or the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d) of the first large winning opening C10 to win the first large prize. The mouth C10 (or the second big winning mouth C20) is opened, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer) to start, and the process proceeds to step 1622. On the other hand, if No in step 1612, that is, if the big winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1620.

Next, in step 1622, the special game execution means MP33 transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning games, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for the purpose (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and in the round, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is inserted into the first winning opening C10 (or the second winning opening C20). It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball (ball). If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, if No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer), and the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the opening of the large winning opening is set. Determine if it has passed. In the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. If No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Next, in step 1628, the special game execution means MP33 of the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d of the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d of the second large winning opening C20). The drive is stopped and the first prize opening C10 (or the second prize opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means MP33 resets the special game timer MP34t (particularly the open time timer). Next, in step 1632, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1633, the special game executing means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and whether or not the final round is completed (for example, the round number counter in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1638, the special game execution means MP33 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (special game end display instruction command) to the effect that the special game is ended to the sub-main control unit SM side. (It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999). Then, in step 1650, the specific game control means MP50 executes the game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (process in step 1997). Even if No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game, which relates to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is changed to the probabilistic jackpot symbol (in the stochastic game state after the execution of the special game is completed). It is a jackpot symbol to be transferred, and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1658. On the other hand, if No in step 1652, that is, if the stop symbol is a non-probability variable jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that does not shift to the probability-variable gaming state after the execution of the special game is completed, 4A / 4B in this example), step 1656. Then, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) in the counter value of the time saving number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1658.

Next, in steps 1658 and 1660, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game time reduction flag and the auxiliary game time reduction flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and next processing (step). (Processing in 1997).

Next, the control process executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 26. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board S side (particularly, the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 3A is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after a reset such as when the power is turned on to the gaming machine. That is, when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes the initial process based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information). When received → Initializes the RAM on the sub side, when various information commands are received → Reset the effect-related information at the time of power failure to the RAM on the sub side). Next, in step 2003, the sub-main control unit SM restores the number of holds (for example, the drawing hold counter value) based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side). It should be noted that the effect being executed is not restored, and the "preparing" screen is displayed until the start of the next fluctuation. After that, the process shifts to the loop processing in which the iterative processing routine (b) of the sub-main control unit SM is repeatedly executed. Here, when (b) is executed, first, in step 2100, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs the hold information management process described later, as shown in the process of FIG. To execute. Next, in step 2200, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the first decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2350, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the second decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the special game-related display control process described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the background effect control process described later. Next, in step 2999, the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes the display command transmission control process (transmits the command set by these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and this End the iterative processing routine.

As described above, the sub-main control unit SM adopts a form in which the sub-main side routines (S2100 to S2999) are looped after being reset. Further, the process of FIG. 3C 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 one terminal of the CPU of the sub-main control unit SM (in this example). , NMI terminal), which is the processing flow (c). 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 uses the command input port from the main control board M side (when the STB signal line is turned on). Check the input port of the data signal line mentioned above). Then, in step 2006, the sub-main control unit SM sends a command from the main control board M side to the RAM (for example, the main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub-main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored and returns to the processing that was being executed immediately before this interrupt processing.

Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the pending information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and commands (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) related to new hold generation from the main control board M side. It is determined whether or not the hold information related to the game symbol) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 has a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game). Add "1" to the maximum of 4 for the 2nd main game). Next, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 bases the hold information (particularly, the random number value and the hold look-ahead group information related to the main game symbol lottery) based on the hold generation command transmitted from the main control board M side. ) Is temporarily stored in the drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b, and the process proceeds to step 2118.

On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2111, did the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 refer to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and receive the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side? Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2111, in step 2112, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing reservation counter in the drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2114, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 deletes the holding information related to the symbol change (particularly, the random number value related to the main game symbol lottery) from the drawing holding information temporary storage means SM22b. , Shift the remaining pending information. Next, in step 2116, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2118. In addition, even if No in step 2111, the process proceeds to step 2118.

Next, in step 2118, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 is mounted on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display area SG12 and the second hold display area SG13) by making full use of the effect display means SS. Figure Hold information Holds the same number of hold images as the number of hold counter values in the temporary storage means SM22b is lit and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2200).

Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the map display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the map display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2206, the design display content determining means SM21n (and the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n, the reach effect display content determining means SM25n) temporarily stores the symbol information (and the symbol information (and the symbol information temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b). The first decorative symbol (as described above, as described above, is displayed based on the information from the main control board M side) with reference to the stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the lottery table SM21ta for determining the content of the change in the design. It is a so-called decorative symbol that is controlled, and the details of its display size and operation content will be described later.) Stop symbol {For example, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol, "7.7. Numbers such as "7" (hit rolls), in the case of lost symbols, number variations such as "1, 3, 5"} and variation modes {for example, the variation mode related to the main game symbol is short-time. If it is fluctuating, it is non-reach, if it is fluctuating for a long time, normal reach, super reach, etc.} is determined. Related information Temporarily store in the temporary storage means SM25b). Here, in the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol is composed of three columns, a left column, a middle column, and a right column, and is an effective line (a line capable of notifying the result of success or failure by arranging three numerical symbols). ) Is one line, and if the same number symbols are aligned on the effective line, it means a big hit (conversely, if the same number symbols are not aligned on the effective line, it will be lost). Also, in the left column, middle column, and right column (or only in the middle column), in addition to the number symbols, "special symbols" (when displayed on the valid line, it does not mean a big hit, but after that, it is a big hit. It is a symbol for notifying that the occurrence of a symbol may occur, and the display size and operation contents thereof will be described later) can be stopped (temporarily stopped), and the numerical symbol can also be temporarily stopped during the symbol change. Has been done. The temporary stop is to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols in all rows during the period from the start of the variable display of the main game symbol to the stop display, and the temporarily stopped decorative symbols are displayed. , The state in which the variable display can be started again during the relevant period (hereinafter, used in the same meaning). Although the details will be described later, the "special symbol" in the pseudo continuous fluctuation is not included in the stop mode in which the temporary stop (provisional stop) is possible, the fixed stop is not performed, and the jackpot is notified. It is configured so that the "special symbol" at the time of executing the look-ahead effect can be temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), can be fixedly stopped, and is not included in the stop mode for notifying the jackpot. ..

Next, in step 2208, the design display content determining means SM21n (and the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n, the reach effect display content determining means SM25n) temporarily stores the symbol information (and the symbol information (and the symbol information temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b). The display control is performed based on the information from the main control board M side as described above with reference to the stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the lottery table SM21ta for determining the content of the change in the design. It is a so-called decorative symbol, and the details of its display size and operation content will be described later.) Stop symbol {For example, when the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol, "7, 7, 7" , Etc., if the number is doublet (hit), if the symbol is lost, the number is different, such as “1, 3, 5”} and the variation mode {for example, the variation mode related to the main game symbol changes for a short time. In the case of non-reach, in the case of long-term fluctuation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the doublet display-related information temporary storage means SM21b (and the advance notice production-related information temporary storage means SM24b, reach production-related). Information is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means SM25b). Here, in the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol is composed of three columns, a left column, a middle column, and a right column, and one effective line (a line in which it is effective to arrange the same number symbols) is one line. If the same number symbols are aligned on the effective line, it means a big hit (conversely, if the same number symbols are not aligned on the effective line, it will be a loss). In addition, only numerical symbols can be stopped in the left column, middle column, and right column (the "special symbol" does not stop like the first decorative symbol), and it is configured so that it does not temporarily stop during the symbol change. .. In this way, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are configured to independently determine the display content for notifying the success or failure of the main game symbol, that is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. The decorative symbol has the property that both sides can independently notify the result of success or failure related to the main game symbol as a basic property thereof.

Next, in step 2216, the design display content determining means SM21n determines the result of the success / failure of the main game symbol and the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b. Based on the variation mode, the decorative design effect content is determined with reference to the decorative design effect table SM21ta-2 (for example, the decorative design effect table 1 to the decorative design effect table 2) in the lottery table SM21ta for determining the content of the design variation. The display update timing and the display update contents are set, and the information related to the drawing display is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2218, the map display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and performs the next process (process of step 2300). Transition. Even if No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2300).

In the above description, the main game symbol whose display is controlled on the main control board M side is the one on the first main game side (first main game symbol) or the one on the second main game side (). Although it is not mentioned whether it is the second main game symbol), basically, even if the display contents of both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are determined in correspondence with the first main game symbol. Alternatively, the display contents of both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be determined in correspondence with the second main game symbol, that is, the variable display of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Regardless of which of the variable display is performed, the variable display of both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be made feasible in conjunction with it. However, this is not the case in the time-reduced game state (a state accompanied by the so-called electric support state). For example, in the time-reduced game state, the variation display of the first main game symbol and the variation of the second main game symbol Regardless of which of the display is performed, it can be exemplified that only one of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is in a state in which the variable display can be executed in conjunction with the display.

Here, FIGS. 21 and 22 (decorative pattern effect table 1, decorative pattern effect table 2) are a part of the decorative pattern effect table SM21ta-2 (decorative pattern effect table 1, especially when the result of success or failure is a loss. And, it is an example of the decorative design effect table 2, in particular, a part of the case where the winning / failing result is a big hit). In the drawings, the first decorative symbol may be simply referred to as the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol may be referred to as the second decorative symbol (the same shall apply hereinafter). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the winning / failing result of the main game symbol (shown in the leftmost column, in this example, "missing" or "big hit") and the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol). And the variation mode of the second decorative symbol) (shown in the second column on the left, in this example only in the case of "pseudo-ream failure (total production time 30 seconds)" and "super reach (total production time 60 seconds)" Based on the example) and the acquired random value (the random value acquired on the sub-main board SM side, and a part of the random value is shown in the left 3rd column), the decorative design effect content (left 4th column). In this example, "main production A-1 (loss) pseudo-ream 1", "main production B-1 (big hit) pseudo-ream, etc.") can be determined. When the decorative design effect content is determined, the "display update timing" and the "display update content" can be uniquely determined. For example, when the decorative design effect content = "A-1 (loss) pseudo-ream 1", "display update content" = "appearance" at "display update timing" = "at the start of fluctuation (0 seconds later)". It is determined that the figure fluctuation starts (all rows of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) ", and when" display update timing "=" 12 seconds after the start of fluctuation "," display update content "=" first design temporary stop display " (Left column), the second drawing is hidden. " Then, as will be described later, the "display update content" that has reached the "display update timing" is referred to as the first decorative symbol according to the elapsed time related to the fluctuation time of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). It will be executed sequentially for each of the second decorative symbols. That is, when "A-1 (loss) pseudo-ream 1" is determined, after all the rows of the first decorative symbol and all the rows of the second decorative symbol are displayed in a variable manner, "display update timing" = "start of fluctuation". If the display of the first decorative symbol is controlled so that all columns are hidden (even if the variable display is not displayed) by the time it reaches "12 seconds later", the second decorative symbol is displayed. , The display is controlled so that all columns are displayed in a variable manner (the state of the variable display can be visually recognized), and when "display update timing" = "12 seconds after the start of fluctuation" is reached, the first decorative symbol is displayed. With respect to, the display is controlled so that only the left column is stopped, while the display of the second decorative symbol is controlled so that all columns are hidden (even if the variable display is not displayed). .. As described above, the basic operation in the example of this example is that when the first decorative symbol is visible to the player (easy to see), the second decorative symbol is visible to the player. When the first decorative symbol is invisible to the player (difficult to see) while the first decorative symbol is invisible (difficult to see), the second decorative symbol is visible to the player (difficult to see). The second decorative symbol is configured to be displayed in a complementary manner in order to ensure that the player is informed that the symbol is changing (easily visible), that is, the player is informed that the symbol is changing. It should be noted that the effect pattern (series of display contents) defined in "A-1 (loss) pseudo-ream 1" is different from the effect pattern defined by the name of another decorative pattern effect content (that is, the display content is different). ) It should be added that it is a thing. Further, the range of the random number value is "0 to 1023" in all the variation modes, and this figure is an excerpt of a part of the random number range in the map variation mode (hence, it corresponds to a certain map variation mode). The random number range of the acquired random number value to be obtained and the random number range of the acquired random number value corresponding to the drawing variation mode different from the certain drawing variation mode are different from each other, but both are "0 to 1023". Range).

Here, in the present embodiment, the so-called pseudo-continuous variation is configured to be feasible. Specifically, the decorative symbol production contents "A-1 (loss) pseudo-ream 1" and "A-2" in this example. It is indicated by "(Loss) Pseudo-Ren 2" and "B-2 (Big Hit) Pseudo-Ren 2". For example, in the decorative design production content "A-2 (loss) pseudo-ream 2", "display update content" = "design variation start (first)" at "display update timing" = "at the start of fluctuation (0 seconds later)". After "1 decorative symbol and all rows of 2nd decorative symbol)" is executed, "display update timing" = "12 seconds after the start of fluctuation", "13 seconds after the start of fluctuation", and "14 seconds after the start of fluctuation" "Display update contents" = "1st decorative symbol temporary stop display (left column)" (1st decorative symbol left column is stop display), "1st decorative symbol temporary stop display (right column)" (1st decorative symbol The right column is the stop display), and the "first design special symbol temporary stop display" (the middle column of the first decorative symbol is the stop display at the above-mentioned "special symbol") is executed in sequence. After that, when "display update timing" = "15 seconds after the start of fluctuation", "display update content" = "start of fluctuation of the first design (all rows)" (only the first decorative symbol is displayed again in all rows). After execution, in "display update timing" = "26 seconds after the start of fluctuation", "27 seconds after the start of fluctuation", and "28 seconds after the start of fluctuation", "display update content" = "temporary stop display of the first drawing (1st drawing temporary stop display) "Left column)" (the left column of the first decorative symbol is the stop display), "1st decorative symbol temporary stop display (right column)" (the right column of the 1st decorative symbol is the stop display), "1st decorative symbol special symbol By sequentially executing the "temporary stop display" (the middle row of the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed by the above-mentioned "special symbol"), the player can perform the first variable display of the main game symbol during one variation display. As for one decorative design, it seems that the design has changed multiple times.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first decorative symbol is hidden (a state in which the state of stop display / variable display is not displayed) and the middle row of the first decorative symbol is the above-mentioned "special symbol". The second decorative symbol is variably displayed when it is temporarily stopped, and in other cases, the second decorative symbol is hidden. That is, when the player can visually recognize the first decorative symbol or can determine which symbol is stopped as the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol is hidden (the first decorative symbol). (Because there is no hindrance to the progress of the game by displaying only), the player cannot see the first decorative symbol, or it is not possible to determine which symbol is stopped as the first decorative symbol {for example, When the "special symbol" is stopped and the numbers in the middle row (or all rows) are indistinguishable}, the second decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, so that the player always has one of them. The decorative symbols (either the first decorative symbols or the second decorative symbols) can be visually recognized, and the progress of the game can be easily grasped. In the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol is configured so that the "special symbol" does not temporarily stop, but this makes it difficult to grasp the progress of the game with respect to the first decorative symbol, and is interesting in the production. Since the main purpose is to increase the number of players, the second decorative symbol provided to ensure that the progress of the game can be easily grasped is a "special symbol" (that is, if it is displayed on the effective line, a big hit is given. This is because, although it does not mean, a symbol that may make it difficult to grasp the progress of the game, such as a symbol that foretells that a big hit may occur after that, is not displayed. In the case of the above-mentioned "non-display" (including both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol), a state in which the display is fluctuated at high speed (a fluctuating state in which an afterimage can be seen) may be included. In the case of the "display" (including both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol), the display is fluctuating at a low speed (in the case of the display mode fluctuating from top to bottom, slowly from the top). And (provisional) a fluctuating state toward the planned stop position) may be included.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol is configured so as not to be temporarily stopped during the fluctuation (and the "special symbol" is not stopped), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second decorative symbol is also included. Similar to the first decorative symbol, it may be configured so that it can be temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation (and a pseudo fluctuation can occur). That is, in such a configuration, all the rows of the first decorative symbol and all the rows of the second decorative symbol have substantially the same operation contents of the variable display and the stop display (including the temporary stop), and the stop display is displayed. The types of symbols will be configured differently.

Further, the second decorative symbol does not need to be constantly displayed during the variable display of the main game symbol, and the display condition and display mode of the second decorative symbol may be changed as appropriate. For example, (1) a specific effect is being generated (instead of making the first decorative symbol invisible, the effect is such that a movie moving image is reproduced using the entire display area on the effect display device SG, or a so-called effect. The second decorative symbol is displayed at the time (2) a specific reach effect (the first) when the movable accessory for the purpose advances to a state where the display area on the effect display device SG is obscured. 1 Instead of making the decorative design invisible, it is the time of execution of the reach effect in which the jackpot expectation is remarkably increased. For example, the display content of the effect performed on the effect display device SG is forcibly suspended. The second decorative symbol is displayed only when the so-called freeze reach effect is executed, and the second decorative symbol is hidden in other reach effects (especially when the reach effect with low jackpot expectation is executed). 3) The appearance position of the second decorative symbol on the effect display device SG is changed according to the effect pattern (for example, the above-mentioned movable accessory for effect advances to a state of covering the display area on the effect display device SG. In the case of such an effect, it is moved to the display area on the effect display device SG that is not obscured by the movable accessory for this effect), (4) The first decorative symbol can be moved / reduced / enlarged. On the other hand, for the second decorative symbol, the probability that the movement / reduction / enlargement display cannot be executed, or the movement / reduction / enlargement display is executed, the movement width, the reduction ratio, the enlargement ratio, etc. are the first decorative symbols. It may be lower than, etc.

The second decorative symbol changes during a specific reach effect or in a situation where the first decorative symbol forms a reach state (for example, a situation in which the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped at the same symbol). It may be configured as displayed.

Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the first decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2306, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2309, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the first design fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1, and proceeds to step 2310. Even if No in step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

Next, in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the first design fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1. Next, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 first decorates the first decoration based on the first design variation time management timer SM21t-1 and the variation mode temporarily stored in the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation start timing of the symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the variation display command of the first decorative symbol (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). ), And the process proceeds to step 2330.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2314, in step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 has a variation mode temporarily stored in the first design fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1 and the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) of the first decorative symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2318, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not it is the stop timing of the above-mentioned “special symbol” ( In this example, the "special symbol" is configured to temporarily stop only at the middle symbol). In the case of Yes in step 2320, in step 2322, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 is in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the angel zone flag (for notifying that the jackpot expectation is increased). The flag that triggers the display of the background image) is turned on, and the process proceeds to step 2324. On the other hand, even if No in step 2320, the process proceeds to step 2324. Next, in step 2324, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a stop display command (temporary stop display command) for the first decorative symbol (transmits to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). ), And the process proceeds to step 2330. In the present embodiment, when the angel zone flag is turned on, the "angel zone background" is displayed as a background effect. However, as the timing when the angel zone flag is turned on, for example, , (1) While the symbol fluctuation with a relatively high jackpot expectation (for example, the symbol fluctuation that becomes reach), (2) when the symbol fluctuation related to the hold of the digestion schedule is stopped before the symbol fluctuation with a high jackpot expectation And so on. Further, although the details will be described later, the "special symbol" that triggers the angel zone flag to be turned on may be temporarily stopped in the case of (1) described above, or in the case of (2) described above. It may be fixedly stopped at.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2318, in step 2326, the advance notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) is the first drawing variation time management timer SM21t-1 and the advance notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. Based on the variation mode temporarily stored in (and the reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b), it is determined whether or not the display timing of the preview image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2326, in step 2328, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control process in step 2999). Is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2330. Even if No in step 2326, the process proceeds to step 2330.

Next, in step 2330, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the first decorative symbol is normally displayed (as described above, the player visually recognizes the first decorative symbol). It is determined whether or not it is obtained or it is possible to determine which symbol is stopped as the first decorative symbol (when the second decorative symbol is hidden). In the case of Yes in step 2330, in step 2332, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the second symbol display flag (the second decorative symbol is in a non-display state) in the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b. (Flag for switching between on = off and display state = on) is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 2336. On the other hand, if No in step 2330, in step 2334, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the second symbol display flag in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2336. ..

Next, in step 2336, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the main game symbol has been stopped and displayed (for example, the main side information temporary storage means). With reference to SM11b, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the main game symbol is stopped and displayed is received from the main control board M side). In the case of Yes in step 2336, in step 2338, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a stop display command (confirmed display command) for the first decorative symbol (sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). Will be sent to). Next, in step 2340, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the first design fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1. Next, in step 2342, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2350). To do. Even if No in step 2310 or 2336, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2350).

In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM manages the timing related to the fluctuation display of the first decorative symbol, the execution timing of the background effect, and the like by using the first design fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1. However, the management method such as the timing related to the fluctuation of the first decorative symbol and the execution timing of the background effect is not limited to this, and the first decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200. All the contents such as timing, notice image / reach image display timing, background effect display timing (background effect display switching timing), etc. are determined and transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS, and the sub-sub control unit SS follows the received contents. The effect may be executed (displayed) at any time at the same timing (the same applies to the second decorative symbol).

Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the second decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2350 in FIG. First, in step 2352, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the first symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the second symbol display flag is on. .. In the case of Yes in step 2354, in step 2356, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a second decorative symbol variable display execution command (command for variable display of the second decorative symbol) (transmission of display command in step 2999). It is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the control process), and the process proceeds to step 2360. On the other hand, if No in step 2354, in step 2358, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a command for erasing the variable display of the second decorative symbol (command for hiding the second decorative symbol) (in step 2999). It is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process), and the process proceeds to step 2360.

Next, in step 2360, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the main game symbol has been stopped and displayed (for example, the main side information temporary storage means). With reference to SM11b, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the main game symbol is stopped and displayed is received from the main control board M side). In the case of Yes in step 2360, in step 2362, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a stop display command (confirmed display command) for the second decorative symbol (sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). Will be sent to). Next, in step 2364, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the second symbol display flag in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and moves to the next process (process of step 2400). Transition. Even if No in step 2352 or step 2360, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2400).

Here, the lower part of the figure is an image diagram of the decorative symbol display area. As shown in the figure, the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the hold display (the hold for the first main game symbol and the hold for the second main game symbol may be displayed at the same time) are the effect display devices. It is configured so that it can be displayed on the SG, and in the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the final display timing (the timing when the main game symbol is stopped and displayed). Since the first decorative symbol is the main decorative symbol, the first decorative symbol has higher visibility than the second decorative symbol (the displayed area is assumed to be larger). Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing (fixed display timing) of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are the same timing.

Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special game-related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect-related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special game in-game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2406 and step 2408, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game in-game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and also turns on the effect display device. The jackpot start display is displayed on the SG (displayed appropriately based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 2412. Even if No in step 2402, the process proceeds to step 2412.

Next, in step 2412, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (game playability and jackpot). It may be executed as needed based on the type, etc.).

Next, in step 2413, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command to display the effect related to the special game being executed based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit during execution and the big hit symbol during stop (). It is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999 (for example, in the case of a special game related to the latent probability variation jackpot symbol, the transition to the probability variation game state is performed after the special game ends. An effect that the player cannot recognize is executed). Next, in step 2414, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2414, in step 2416, the background effect display control means SM23 displays the jackpot end on the effect display device SG (displays appropriately based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2418, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special game in-game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2500). .. Even if No in step 2404 or step 2414, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2500).

Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the background effect control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the angel zone flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the background effect display control means SM23 sets "angel zone background" (background effect that can be displayed when the "special symbol" is temporarily stopped) as the background effect, and step 2506 Move to. Next, in step 2506, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether or not the fluctuation (a part of the pseudo continuous fluctuation) that triggered the transition of the “angel zone” is completed. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2506, in step 2508, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the angel zone flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2509, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a predetermined background effect (for example, sets the background effect that was set before the "angel zone background" was set), and proceeds to step 2520. To do.

On the other hand, if No in step 2502, in step 2512, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main side. .. In step 2512, in the case of Yes, in step 2514, a stage transition lottery that wins with a predetermined probability (1/20 in this example) is executed (the stage transition lottery is executed at the start of each fluctuation). .. Next, in step 2516, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the lottery result in step 2514 and determines whether or not the stage transition lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2516, in step 2518, the background effect display control means SM23 shifts to loop each stage in the order of a predetermined stage transition pattern (for example, flat ground stage → space stage → volcano stage → flat ground stage). Based on (Iku), the background effect is set, and the process proceeds to step 2520. In addition, even if No in step 2506, step 2512 or step 2516, the process proceeds to step 2520.

Next, in step 2520, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for displaying the set background effect on the effect display device SG (in the display command transmission control process in step 2999, the sub-sub control unit SS side is set. (Transmitted), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2999).

With the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, two types of decorative symbols, a first decorative symbol and a second decorative symbol, are provided, and the first decorative symbol is hidden (stopped). By configuring the second decorative symbol to be displayed (variable display) in a situation where the display / variable display is not displayed) or in a situation where it is difficult to see, the player always displays one of the decorative symbols. It can be a user-friendly gaming machine that can be visually recognized and can accurately determine whether or not a stopped symbol or a jackpot symbol is stopped.

(Example 1 of change from this embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the "special symbol" is always stopped for the temporary stop symbol in the middle row, and the first decorative symbol is always displayed while the variation is displayed. 2 The decorative symbol is configured to be hidden, but the display control method of the decorative symbol is not limited to this. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a change example 1 from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

First, FIGS. 27 and 28 (decorative design effect table 3 and decorative design effect table 4) show the decorative design effect table SM21ta-2 (decorative design effect table 3, in particular, a part of the case where the result of success or failure is a loss, and , Decorative design effect table 4, in particular, a part of the case where the winning / failing result is a big hit). First, the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail with respect to the first decorative design. In the first modification from the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol is configured to be displayed even during the change. Further, for example, at the time of executing pseudo continuous fluctuation such as "A-6 (loss) pseudo-ream 2 (specific roll)", the specific roll is stopped in addition to the "special symbol" at the temporary stop timing of the middle symbol. It is configured to be possible. Here, unlike the "special symbol", the specific roll is a roll in which all columns (left column, middle column, right column) are stopped by numbers, but the stop mode is according to a certain rule. (For example, the order is "345" or the like), and it is configured to notify the player that the pseudo continuous variation is being executed when the specific roll is stopped. Further, in the change example 1 from the present embodiment, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, in the case of a loss, the specific outcome is more likely to be stopped than the "special symbol" at the temporary stop timing of the middle row. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the "special symbol" is easier to stop than the specific roll at the temporary stop timing in the middle row, that is, the "special symbol" is easier to stop than when the specific roll is stopped. There is a higher expectation that it will be a big hit when is stopped. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured so that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the specific roll is stopped than when the "special symbol" is stopped. Further, when the pseudo fluctuation is executed in the pseudo continuous fluctuation, all the symbols are re-variated, that is, the three symbols are re-variated after the three symbols are temporarily stopped. In such a case, the three symbols are re-variated. , If the "special symbol" temporarily stops in the middle row and then the middle row re-variates, the decorative symbol in the middle row at the start of the re-variation is no longer a "special symbol" {for example, "6 ★ 7" "(★ = special symbol), it re-varies in the state of" 667 "(the middle symbol is preferably the symbol of the" ± 1 "frame of the right symbol or the left symbol)} When the "special symbol" temporarily stops in the middle row, the three symbols "667" are temporarily stopped behind the "special symbol", and then the "special symbol" changes again. When erased, the first decorative symbol in the left column, the first decorative symbol in the middle column, and the first decorative symbol in the right column may be configured to revariate. In such a case, by setting the display priority of the image of the "special symbol" in the middle row higher than that of the first decorative symbol in the middle row, the "special symbol" is set as the mode of the pseudo-continuous variation in which the specific result is displayed. Since it is only necessary to display it, it is possible to prevent the method of determining the first decorative pattern from becoming complicated.

Next, the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail with respect to the second decorative design. In the first modification from the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol is configured to be always displayed while the main game symbol is changing. In the case of reach, the second decorative symbol is also temporarily stopped at the temporary stop timing of the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol is also confirmed and displayed at the same time at the final display timing of the first decorative symbol. (The same symbol will be stopped and displayed for the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol). The variable display mode of the second decorative symbol is not limited to this. For example, the first decorative symbol can be visually recognized, and the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by visually recognizing the first decorative symbol. In that case, the second decorative symbol is hidden, that is, the specific roll is stopped at the temporary stop timing of the first decorative symbol, the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped, and the middle column is temporarily stopped. If it is inside, the second decorative symbol is hidden, while if the "special symbol" is stopped at the temporary stop timing in the middle row, the second decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner (or provisionally). It may be configured to be a stop display). Further, all the second decorative symbols may be stopped and temporarily stopped in accordance with the stop and temporary stop of the first decorative symbol. Further, the second decorative symbol may be configured to be constantly changed and displayed regardless of the changing state of the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol may also be fixedly stopped only when the first decorative symbol is fixedly stopped.

With the above configuration, in the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment, the quasi-continuous fluctuation is configured so that the specific roll can be temporarily stopped at the temporary stop timing of the middle row. The player can pay attention to which of the stop modes can be provided at the time of execution by providing a plurality of types of stop modes at the time of temporary stop and by making the expected degree of big hit different depending on the stop mode. Therefore, the fun of the game will increase.

In the first modification from the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol is configured to be displayed in a variable manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first decorative symbol is displayed during the execution of a specific effect such as during the reach effect. May be configured not to be variablely displayed (hidden), or only a specific column (for example, the middle column) may be hidden.

In addition, in the change example 1 from this embodiment, the specific roll (or "special symbol") is configured to be temporarily stopped at the temporary stop timing of the middle row, but the specific roll (or "special symbol") is configured. ) May be displayed in the left column and the right column. For example, (1) the left column and the right column are the same number, and the middle column is ± 1 of the same number. (For example, "4, 5, 4" or "special symbol" is arranged at the position of 5 in the middle row), (2) In the same stop mode as the lost eye that is not a specific result. However, there is a change in sound or color to notify that it is a specific result, (3) temporary stop in all rows at the same time, (4) numbers in the left and / or right columns are at the temporary stop timing in the middle row. To be changed, (5) If the decorative symbols in the left and right columns are separated by "2" or more, the decorative symbols in the middle column are separated from the left and / or right columns by "2" or more. In case of temporary stop due to loss, etc. In addition, the appearance condition of a specific roll may be changed, for example, it is likely to appear when the temporary stop symbols (numbers) in the left column and the right column are the same (or appear only when they are the same). For example, it may be configured to be different from the appearance condition of the "special symbol". In addition, the appearance of a "special symbol" (or a specific roll) after reach has a higher expectation of a big hit than the appearance of a "special symbol" (or a specific roll) when it is not reach. After that, there is a high possibility that the "special symbol" will temporarily stop again during the symbol change {for example, "7 ★ 7" has a higher expectation of big hit than "7 ★ 8" (★ = special symbol). Alternatively, it may be configured so that there is a high possibility that it will be temporarily stopped again. In addition, when the left column and the right column are the same number as shown in (1) and the middle column is the number of ± 1 of the same number, or the middle column and the right column are the numbers in the left column. When numbers such as ± 1 and ± 2, that is, when the numbers in the middle and right columns are predetermined numbers based on the numbers in the left column, only the numbers displayed in the left column are determined by lottery, etc. The numbers displayed in the middle and right columns should be ± 1 or ± 2 with respect to the same numbers displayed in the left column determined by the lottery or the numbers displayed in the left column determined by the lottery. (That is, the numbers to be displayed in the middle and right columns are not determined by lottery, but the numbers corresponding to the numbers to be displayed in the left column are determined). For example, when the left column is N (N is a number from 1 to 8), the middle column is N + 1, and the right column is N, the number to be displayed in the left column is determined from 1 to 8 by lottery or the like. .. If the number in the left column is determined to be "4", the middle column will be 4 + 1 = "5", the right column will be the same "4" as the left column, and "4, 5, 4" will be the specific result. Set. By configuring in this way, the specific rolls are set using the table in which only the numbers in the left column are set, without using the table in which a plurality of specific rolls that are a combination of the left column, the middle column, and the right column are set. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the determination of a specific number in the decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200. In addition, although the case where the numbers in the left column are determined by lottery and the numbers in the middle column and the right column are determined based on the numbers in the left column is illustrated, the numbers in the middle column or the right column are determined by lottery, etc. In the case of the numbers in the columns, the numbers in the left and right columns may be determined, and in the case of the numbers in the right column, the numbers in the left and middle columns may be determined.

(Example 2 of change from this embodiment)
Here, the configuration of the display mode of the first decorative symbol at the time of pseudo continuous fluctuation is given in the present embodiment and the modification 1 from the present embodiment, but the configuration of the first decorative symbol at the time of pseudo continuous fluctuation other than the configuration is given. A new game property can be created by the configuration of the display mode. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a modification 2 from the present embodiment, and only the changes with respect to the modification 1 from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

First, FIGS. 29 and 30 (decorative design effect table 5, decorative design effect table 6) show the decorative design effect table SM21ta-2 (decorative design effect table 5, in particular, a part of the case where the result of success or failure is a loss, and , The decorative design effect table 6, in particular, a part of the case where the winning / failing result is a big hit). First, the first decorative design will be described in detail as to the changes from the first modification from the present embodiment. In the second modification from the present embodiment, the "special symbols" that are displayed during the fluctuation and can be stopped at the temporary stop timing of the middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation are "special symbol A" and "special symbol A". Two types, "special symbol B", are provided. Here, the "special symbol A" is configured so that it can be temporarily stopped from the temporary stop timing of the first middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation (even after that timing), while the "special symbol B" is pseudo continuous. It is configured so that it can be temporarily stopped from the second temporary stop timing of the middle row in the fluctuation. Further, the specific roll is configured so that it can be temporarily stopped from the first temporary stop timing of the middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation (even after that timing). That is, in the temporary stop timing of the first middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation, two types of stop modes, "special symbol A" and a specific output, can be temporarily stopped, while the second middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation. In the temporary stop timing of, as the stop mode, "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and three types of specific rolls can be temporarily stopped, and the first middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation is configured. There are more types of stop modes that can be stopped at the temporary stop timing of the second middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation than at the temporary stop timing. As described above, in the temporary stop timing of the middle row of the pseudo continuous fluctuation, the types of stop modes may be increased as the temporary stop timing in the latter half increases, and the types of stop modes may increase as the temporary stop timing in the latter half increases. May be configured to be less. Further, in the case of a configuration in which the number of types of stop modes increases as the temporary stop timing in the latter half is reached, a stop mode with a high expectation that the change becomes a big hit as a type of selection candidate each time a pseudo change is executed is used. It may be configured to be newly added, and by such a configuration, the player pays attention to each time the pseudo-variation is executed. Further, in the case of a configuration in which the number of types of stop modes decreases toward the temporary stop timing in the latter half, a stop mode with a low expectation that the change becomes a big hit as a type of selection candidate each time a pseudo change is executed is used. It may be configured to be deleted, and by configuring it in such a configuration, it is possible to guarantee the degree of expectation that the fluctuation will be a big hit each time the pseudo fluctuation is executed. Since the second decorative design has the same configuration as the first modification from the present embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

With the above configuration, in the gaming machine according to the second modification from the present embodiment, the temporary stop timing of the middle row in the pseudo continuous fluctuation can be temporarily stopped as the temporary stop timing becomes the latter half. By configuring so that the number of stopping modes increases, the player pays attention to the number of times the middle row temporarily stops and the stopping mode at the time of the temporary stop, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

(Example 3 of change from this embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, two types of decorative symbols, a first decorative symbol and a second decorative symbol, are provided, and the first decorative symbol is hidden (stop display / variable display is not displayed). The second decorative symbol is displayed (variable display) in a state) or in a situation where it is difficult to visually recognize, but the configuration using the second decorative symbol is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a change example 3 from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. 18 in the third modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are step 2232 (variation 3) to step 2236 (variation 3), step 2900 (variation 3), step 2246 (variation 3) and step 2248 (variation 3), that is, step 2204. Then, after turning off the symbol content determination permission flag, in step 2232 (variation 3), the design display content determination means SM21n refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the current game state is the probability variation game state. It is determined whether or not it is. In the case of Yes in step 2232 (variation 3), in step 2234 (variation 3), the marking display content determining means SM21n changes the display mode of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in the probabilistic display mode (during the probability variation game state). (Display mode of the decorative pattern to be displayed in) is determined, and the process proceeds to step 2900 (variation 3). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2232 (variation 3), in step 2236 (variation 3), the design display content determining means SM21n changes the display mode of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol into a non-probable variable display mode (variant 3). The display mode of the decorative symbol to be displayed during the non-probability variation game state) is determined, and the process proceeds to step 2900 (variation 3). As described above, in the third modification from the present embodiment, the display modes of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are configured to be different depending on whether or not the game is in the probability-variable gaming state, and the first decoration is used. When the display mode of the symbol changes (for example, when the non-probability variable gaming state is changed to the stochastic variable gaming state), the display mode of the second decorative symbol is also changed in accordance with the change. The display mode of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is not limited to a configuration that differs only depending on whether or not the game is in the probability-variable gaming state. For example, whether or not the game is in the time-reduced gaming state, the background. It may be configured to differ depending on which production (production stage) is.

Next, in step 2900 (variation 3), the marking display content determining means SM21n executes a drawing stop symbol determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 2246 (variation 3), the design display content determining means SM21n determines the variation mode of the first decorative symbol based on the information regarding the variation mode of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2248 (variation 3), the design display content determining means SM21n determines the variation mode of the second decorative symbol based on the information regarding the variation mode of the main game symbol, and proceeds to step 2216.

Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the drawing stop symbol determination process according to the subroutine of step 2900 (variation 3) in FIG. 31 in the modification 3 from the present embodiment. First, in step 2902, the map display content determining means SM21n refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol related to the symbol variation is a jackpot symbol. In the case of Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the map display content determining means SM21n refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the number of rounds executed in the special game related to the jackpot symbol is the maximum number of rounds ( In this example, it is determined whether or not it is 10R). In the case of Yes in step 2904, in step 2906, the marking display content determining means SM21n has three sets of the first decorative symbol and the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol as “white” symbols (for example, “777”) and Determined to be one of the three "black" symbols (for example, "444") (the three "white" symbols are selected. The total distribution rate and the three "black" symbols are selected. Is 1: 1 with the total distribution ratio selected), and the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2246 (variation 3)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2904, in step 2908, the marking display content determining means SM21n has three "black" symbols for the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol (for example, "444"). It is determined to be one of the above, and the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2246 (variation 3)}. As described above, in the change example 3 from the present embodiment, the three sets of "white" symbols (for example, "777") are in the case of a special game in which the maximum number of rounds (10R in this example) is obtained. It is configured so that it can only be stopped, that is, when the three sets of white symbols are stopped, it is almost certain that the special game of the maximum number of rounds (10R in this example) is executed. (It may be relatively more profitable for the player than a set of three "black" symbols).

On the other hand, if No in step 2902, in step 2910, the design display content determining means SM1n determines the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol based on the information regarding the stop symbol of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2912, the design display content determining means SM21n sets the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol to a predetermined lost symbol (in this example, "345", and the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is only one pattern. Is determined), and the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2246 (variation 3)}. The type of the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol does not have to be only one pattern, but it is desirable that the number of types is less than the type of the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol. Further, the stop symbol at the time of loss of the second decorative symbol is a predetermined lost symbol (“345” in this example), whereas the stop symbol at the time of loss of the first decorative symbol is selected from a plurality of candidates. (For example, it is randomly selected from 300 types of stop symbol candidates), so that the frequency at which the predetermined lost symbol is stopped at the time of loss is higher in the second decorative symbol than in the first decorative symbol (for example). As the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol, a predetermined lost symbol may be configured so as not to stop). In addition, all the lost symbols that can be stopped in the second decorative symbol (for example, only one pattern of "375" may be used) are the highest for the player in any gaming state when three identical symbols are aligned. It may be configured so that one or more profitable symbols (for example, "7" symbol) are always included (for example, "375" and "276" can be stopped).

Next, FIG. 33 is an image diagram relating to the display mode of the decorative symbol in the third modification from the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the change example 3 from the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are different depending on whether the gaming state is the non-probability variable gaming state or the probabilistic variable gaming state. The display mode (in this example, the display color, which is a display attribute such as a color scheme, shape, size, etc.) is configured to be different. Specifically, in the non-probability variable game state, only the "7" symbol is displayed in "white" together with the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, and all the symbols other than "7" are displayed as "white". While it is configured to be displayed in "black" (in a non-probability variation display mode), in the case of a probability variation game state, "3" symbol and "7" are displayed together with the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. The symbols are displayed in "white", and all the symbols other than "3" and "7" are displayed in "black". That is, together with the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, the "3" symbol is configured so that the display mode may differ depending on the game state (the display mode is a probabilistic display mode). The condition in which the display mode is different is not limited to whether or not it is in the probability-variable gaming state, and it may be whether or not it is in the time-shortening gaming state, and it differs depending on which background effect (effect stage) is being executed. It may be configured to be possible. In addition, in the change example 3 from this embodiment, the symbol whose display attribute can change depending on whether or not it is in the probability fluctuation gaming state is the “3” symbol, but the “3” symbol is described above. It is included in the combination of the predetermined lost symbols (in this example, "345") in which the second decorative symbol is stopped at the time of loss (it becomes the stopped symbol in the left column), and in the non-probability variable gaming state. Is displayed in "black" for all the stop symbols of the second decorative symbol at the time of loss, while in the probability fluctuation game state, the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol at the time of loss is "white" from the left column. , "Black", "Black" will be displayed. In this figure, the configuration is based on a comparison between the non-probability variable gaming state and the probabilistic variable gaming state, but this is based on a comparison between the non-time reduction gaming state and the time reduction gaming state. There may be (the non-probability variable game state in this figure may be a non-probable variable game state, and the probabilistic variable game state may be a time-shortened game state), a non-time-reduced game state and a non-probable variable game state and a time-reduced game. It may be configured after comparing with the state and the probability variation game state (the non-probability variation game state in this figure is set as the non-time reduction game state and the non-probability variation game state, and the probability variation game state is the time reduction game. It may be a state and a probability fluctuation game state). It should be added that such a comparative fit substitution is applicable to all configurations such as any of the embodiments and modifications of the present case.

Next, FIGS. 34 and 35 (decorative pattern effect table 7, decorative pattern effect table 8) are a part of the decorative pattern effect table SM21ta-2 (decorative pattern effect table 7, especially when the result of success or failure is a loss. And, it is an example of the decorative design effect table 8, in particular, a part of the case where the winning / failing result is a big hit). The change from this embodiment is that the item of the decorative symbol type is set as the display update type, and three items of "first decorative symbol", "second decorative symbol", and "transmissive liquid crystal" are provided. In the third modification from the present embodiment, the transparent effect in which the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG is transparent is configured to be executable, and the period during which the transparent effect is executed is the first decorative symbol. Is hidden, but the second decorative symbol is displayed (see "33 seconds" of the display update timing).

Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. 18 in the third modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are step 2327-1 (variant 3) and step 2327-2 (variant 3), that is, when the notice image or reach image display timing is reached in step 2326, step 2327-. In 1 (variation 3), the advance notice effect display control means SM24 is a transparent effect (effect) based on the first drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t-1 and the variation mode temporarily stored in the advance notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. It is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the effect) that the display area SG10 of the display device SG is transparent. In the case of Yes in step 2327-1 (variation 3), in step 2327-2 (variation 3), the advance notice effect display control means SM24 sets the image display command related to the transparent effect (in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). Then, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2336. On the other hand, if No in step 2327-1 (variation 3), the process proceeds to step 2328. When the transparent effect is executed, the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG is transmitted, and the state in which the accessory in the effect display device SG is driven can be visually recognized, and the first decorative symbol is displayed. Is erased (hidden), and the second decorative symbol is continuously displayed by the second decorative symbol display device in the effect display device SG (details will be described later). Further, in the third modification from the present embodiment, a hold number display area is provided adjacent to the display of the second decorative symbol of the effect display device SG (to the right when viewed from the player). With this configuration, the player can visually recognize the number of reservations even during the execution of the transparent effect.

Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the special game-related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. 18 in the third modification from the present embodiment. The change from this embodiment is step 2410 (variation 3), that is, after setting the command related to the jackpot display in step 2408, or when the special game in-game flag is on, step 2410 (change). In change 3), the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command (for example, "777" continues to stop) to continuously display the second decorative symbol from the time when the jackpot symbol related to the special game is stopped (step). In the display command transmission control process of 2999, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2412. As described above, in the third modification from the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol is displayed even during the execution of the special game, and the player can use which decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). It is possible to determine whether or not the special game is being executed even during the special game.

Next, FIG. 38 is an image diagram relating to the configuration of the effect display device in the third modification from the present embodiment. First, as shown in the conceptual perspective view and the conceptual top view of the effect display device, a second decorative symbol display device is provided on the back side (as viewed from the player) from the display area SG10, and the device emits light (light emission). The light is output in the direction of the display area SG10), so that the second decorative symbol and the reserved number display area are displayed in the display area SG10. Further, although the effect can be displayed in the display area SG10 by outputting the light from the light source, the effect is not displayed in the area of the display area SG10 adjacent to the second decorative symbol display device, and the effect is not displayed. The display of the second decorative symbol and the hold number display area by the decorative symbol display device is configured to be visible to the player. Further, when the transparent effect is executed, the effect in the display area SG10 is not displayed, and the accessory inside the effect display device SG is visible. Since the effect display on the second decorative symbol display device is being executed even during the execution of the transparent effect, it is visible to the player. With this configuration, even in a situation where the transparent effect is being executed, the player can recognize the change state of the decorative symbol and the number of reservations by visually recognizing the effect display on the second decorative symbol display device. Become. The number of holds may be displayed differently depending on the game state (for example, the number of holds for the first main game is displayed in the non-time reduction game state, and the time reduction game state is displayed. (Displays the number of 2nd main game hold), the number of 1st main game hold and the number of 2nd main game hold may always be displayed, or the total of the number of 1st main game hold and the number of 2nd main game hold. It may be configured to display the number of holds. The configuration for displaying the effect in the display area SG10 is not limited to this, and the display area SG10 may be configured to be switched between the transparent state and the non-transparent state. For example, the position of the light source may be changed. A light guide plate (a transmissive plate-shaped member that vertically scatters light emitted from a light emitting element incident from a side surface) may be used (for example, light is output from diagonally behind the display area). It may be a display area (so-called edge light type) for displaying through, a display area made of an organic EL, or the like. As an example of the configuration using the light guide plate, when viewed from the player side, the "transmissive liquid crystal (liquid crystal shutter)" and the "light guide plate {the light source plate is arranged close to the transmissive liquid crystal (about 5 mm), and the light source plate is concerned. A light source A for distributing light to the light guide plate is arranged in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the light source. When arranging in the order of "light source C for emphasizing an object and showing it to the player" and executing a transmission effect (when you want to emphasize an object and show it to the player), the output of the light source A is turned off (light source). The output of A may be reduced compared to when the transmission effect is not executed), the outputs of the light source B and the light source C are turned on, and the transmission effect is not executed (I do not want to show the character to the player, and I do not want to show the character to the player. When the player wants to show the effect in the display area SG10), the outputs of the light source A and the light source B are turned on, and the output of the light source C is turned off (the output of the light source C is reduced as compared with the time when the transmission effect is executed). It may be configured to be). Further, the display of the second decorative symbol and the reserved number display area is not limited to the configuration of this example, and for example, when the second decorative symbol display device emits light (light is output in the direction of the display area SG10). The second decorative symbol and the reserved number display area can be displayed in the display area SG10 by the same mechanism as the mechanism in which the effect is displayed by outputting the light from the light source to the display area SG10, that is, By substituting the light source for the second decorative symbol display device, even if the transmission effect is executed and the light source stops outputting light, the second decorative symbol display device constantly outputs light, so that the second decorative symbol is output. And the display of the hold number display area may be configured to be always visible (the light guide plate is used to prevent the transmissive liquid crystal from transmitting).

Next, FIG. 39 is a transparent effect execution image diagram in the third modification from the present embodiment. In this example, the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice in the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortening gaming state) (variation of pseudo-ream 2), and one symbol variation is executed. The case is illustrated. First, the variation of a certain decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) is started, and then the special symbol is temporarily stopped as the first middle row temporary stop symbol. After that, the variation of a certain decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) is started again, and then the special symbol is temporarily stopped again as the second middle row temporary stop symbol. After that, the variation of a certain decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) is started again, and the display area SG10 becomes a transparent state due to the execution of the transparent effect, and the back of the display area SG10 (game). The state in which the character in (from the perspective of the person) is being driven becomes visible to the player. After that, the transparent effect ends (the display area SG10 becomes non-transparent), the accessory in the back of the display area SG10 (as seen by the player) becomes invisible, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed again. It becomes visible (displayed). After that, in the case of loss, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol stop at the lost symbol {the second decorative symbol stops at the predetermined lost symbol (“345”), and the first decorative symbol It is a combination of stop symbols that can be different from the lost symbol ("787")}. In the case of a big hit, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol stop at the jackpot symbol {the jackpot symbol of the first decorative symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second decorative symbol have the same combination of stop symbols. Is}. After that, the special game is executed, and even during the execution of the special game, the second decorative symbol continues to be stopped and displayed with the same jackpot symbol as at the start of the special game. In addition, even during the execution of the special game, the transparent effect may be executed (the display area SG10 may be in the transparent state). By configuring the transparent effect to be executed immediately before the execution, the player can raise the expectation of shifting to the probability-variable game state after the end of the special game by visually recognizing the transparent effect. Even if the transparent effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the display of the second decorative symbol and the reserved number display area is maintained (because it is visible), so that the progress of the game is not hindered. It is configured as. As an example of displaying decorative symbols during a special game, for example, during a special game, only one of the aligned symbols is displayed in order to notify the player which of the three decorative symbols has become a big hit. (For example, if a big hit is made with "777", "7" is displayed), and when the transparent effect is executed, the display of the aligned symbols becomes invisible, so that the player can see the aligned symbols. In order to make it recognizable, the display of the second decorative symbol and the hold number display area may be maintained even during the special game.

With the above configuration, in the gaming machine according to the third modification from the present embodiment, the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG is in a transparent state, and the accessory in the effect display device SG becomes visible. Since the effect is configured to be executable and the effect display on the second decorative symbol display device is executed even if the first decorative symbol is hidden during the execution of the transparent effect, the player can perform the second decorative symbol. By visually recognizing the effect display on the display device, it is possible to recognize the change status of the decorative symbol and the number of holdings, and it is possible to make the gaming machine more user-friendly. In addition, the game state transition distribution rate after the end of the special game related to the entry into the first main game start port A10 and the game state transition distribution after the end of the special game related to the entry into the second main game start port B10. It is possible to suggest or notify the player that the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) is highly profitable by differentizing the rate and different the display attributes of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) depending on whether or not the game is in a probability-variable gaming state. By making the number of types of symbols different, the game ball is inserted into the first main game start port A10 to advance the game, rather than the non-profit variable game state in which the game ball is entered into the second main game start port B10. In the probability-variable game state in which the player enters the ball to proceed with the game, the number of types of display attributes of the jackpot symbol in which the transition to the probability-variable game state is almost definite after the end of the special game has increased, and now It is possible to appropriately suggest or notify the player whether or not the game state of the player is highly profitable for the player.

Further, in the change example 3 from the present embodiment, the current game state and the effect display mode (background effect, etc.) correspond to any change of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. The decorative symbol of the display attribute is variablely displayed, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the first main game symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second main game symbol have a common display (and display attribute). (The display attributes and display areas of the decorative symbols are not differentiated between the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol).

Next, with reference to FIG. 40, game parts (also referred to as front parts of the game board) in the game board D35 of the pachinko game machine will be described. First, the direction will be explained. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the game board D35 is viewed from the front, the vertical direction is the Y axis and the horizontal direction is the X axis. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the vertical direction is the Y-axis and the horizontal direction is the Z-axis when viewed with the surface of the game board D35 on which the game parts are attached facing left. Then, in (a) of FIG. 40, the upper part is the Y direction + (plus), the lower part is the Y direction − (minus), the right side is the X direction + (plus), and the left side is the X direction − (minus). In (b), the top is the Y direction + (plus), the bottom is the Y direction- (minus), the front (left in the figure) is the Z direction + (plus), and the back (right in the figure) is the Z direction. -(Minus).

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the center decoration D38 as a game component is screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Screw (small screw) BS1, screw BS2, screw BS5, screw BS8, screw BS11 , Screw BS12, screw BS13, etc., are attached to approximately the center of the front surface of the game board D35. The game parts attached to the front surface of the game board D35 are not limited to the center decoration D38, and the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the auxiliary game start port H10, and the first grand prize. Mouth C10, 2nd big winning opening C20, left general winning opening P10, right general winning opening P20, out opening D36, outer rail D32, inner rail D34, ball return prevention member D39, main display device MH20 (1st main game symbol) The display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20), the sub display device SH20, etc. may be used, and these game parts use screws screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30 as in the center decoration D38. , It is attached to the front surface of the game board D35. Further, on the rear surface of the game board D35, a movable body accessory YK, a back unit (not shown) to which the effect display device SG is attached, and a discharge flow for discharging the game balls that have entered various winning openings to the outside. A road (not shown) is installed. The discharge flow path may be provided in the back unit. Further, although the example in which the center decoration D38 is attached to the game board D35 is shown, it may be configured to be attached to the back unit instead of the game board D35, and the center decoration D38 is configured to be arranged in the game area D30. You just have to do it.

The first main game start port A10 is attached to the game board D35 by using screws BS9, screws BS14, and the like screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the second main game start port B10 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the auxiliary game start port H10 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The first big winning opening C10 is attached to the game board D35 by using the screw BS15, the screw BS16, etc. screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The second big winning opening C20 is attached to the game board D35 by using the screw BS15 and the screw BS16 screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The left general winning opening P10 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw BS6, a screw BS7, or the like screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The right general winning opening P20 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw BS15, a screw BS16, or the like screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the out port D36 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the outer rail D32 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the inner rail D34 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The ball return prevention member D39 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw BS3, a screw BS4, or the like screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. Although not shown, the main display device MH20 is attached to the game board D35 by using a screw screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. The sub-display device SH20 is attached to the game board D35 by using screws BS6, screws BS7, and the like screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30.

FIG. 40 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 40 (a). As shown in this figure, the center decoration D38 has an eaves portion (predetermined portion) D38-1 on which the launched game ball can roll on the upper surface (upper surface) of the upper region in the front view. The eaves D38-1 is located in the first region of the gaming area D30, and has an inclined surface (inclined downward toward the front) so as to descend from the rear side to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine. There is. The eaves D38-1 may be any upper surface (upper surface) of the upper region of the center decoration D38 located in the range of the first region, and a part or all of the upper surface thereof corresponds to the eaves D38-1. The eaves portion D38-1 may be a portion of the upper surface of the center decoration D38 that is inclined toward the front, or may be an arbitrary range of the upper surface of the center decoration D38. The angle of inclination of the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1 is α degree (an angle larger than 90 degrees, for example, 95 degrees. From the rear side) with respect to the game board D35 as shown in FIG. 40 (b). It is configured to have an inclination of 5 degrees downward toward the front side. In other words, the Z axis on the Z direction + side is displaced 5 degrees from the intersection of the Z axis and the Y axis toward the Y axis in the Y direction. There is. On the other hand, the angle of inclination of the lower surface of the eaves D38-1 is β degrees (an angle smaller than 90 degrees, for example, 85 degrees β degrees) with respect to the game board D35 as shown in FIG. 40 (b). = 180 degrees-α degrees). The pachinko machine itself is installed on the game island so as to incline from the front side to the rear side (for example, a one-degree inclination that descends from the front side to the rear side), but the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1. The inclination of the pachinko machine itself is an inclination from the front side to the rear side (for example, a one-degree inclination that descends from the front side to the rear side. In other words, the Z axis on the Z direction + side is the intersection of the Z axis and the Y axis. The inclination is such that the inclination is lowered from the rear side to the front side (for example, the inclination is 4 degrees from the rear side to the front side) even when considering the Y direction + Y-axis. In other words, the Z-axis on the + side of the Z-direction is displaced 4 degrees from the intersection of the Z-axis and the Y-axis toward the Y-axis in the Y-direction.) Therefore, when the game ball launched in the first area of the game area D30 is launched as a target and the game ball launched in the game area D30 is placed on the inclined surface of the eaves portion D38-1, the game ball is launched from the rear side. It is configured to be able to roll (flow down) toward the front side.

Here, when the pachinko gaming machine provided with the center decoration D38 in the game area D30 is installed on the game island in a state of being tilted from the front side to the rear side, the game balls flowing down the game area D30 stay on the center decoration D38. If a situation occurs and the flow of other pachinko balls is hindered, the game cannot be played, which is one of the factors that impair the interest of the player's game.

In order to solve such a problem, a center decoration D38 is provided at a predetermined position (substantially center) of the game area D30 of the game board D35 provided with the game area D30 through which the game ball can flow, and further, the game board D35 is provided with a center decoration D38. Drive (plant) a game nail. Further, a screw (screw, fastening means, etc.) that attaches (screws, fastens, locks) the center decoration D38, which is a component (screwed) on the flow path of the game ball and is a game component, to the game board. Locking means) is provided. The eaves portion (predetermined portion) D38-1 is provided on the upper surface of the front view area of the center decoration D38, and the eaves portion (predetermined portion) D38-1 is configured so as to descend from the rear side to the front side.

With this configuration, even when the pachinko machine is installed on the game island with the pachinko machine tilted from the front side to the rear side, it is possible to prevent the game ball from staying on the game parts. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), a game nail (for example, a game nail 1) is driven into the game board D35 in the vicinity and on the left side of the eaves D38-1 of the center decoration D38 in the first region. It has been. As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the game nail is driven at 90 degrees with respect to the game board D35, and is an angle of α degree with respect to the game board D35 on the inclined surface which is the upper surface of the eaves D38-1. It is constructed smaller than. In other words, the α degree, which is the angle of the inclined surface on the upper surface of the eaves D38-1 with respect to the game board D35, is configured to be larger than the 90 degrees, which is the angle of the game nail with respect to the game board D35. Since the pachinko machine itself is installed on the game island so as to incline from the front side to the rear side (for example, a one-degree inclination from the front side to the rear side), the angle of the game nail is set to the game island. In the installed state, the angle of inclination from the front side to the rear side of the pachinko game machine itself is the same, but the pachinko game machine is set in advance so that it is horizontal when the pachinko game machine is installed on the game island. A game nail may be driven into the game board D35 at an angle opposite to the angle installed on the game island.

The protruding length of the eaves D38-1 and the game nail (the length protruding from the game board D35 toward the transparent plate D16) is the same in FIG. 40 (b). The game nail may have a longer protrusion length than the eaves D38-1, or the eaves D38-1 may have a longer protrusion length than the game nail. The distance between the game nail and the transparent plate D16 is configured to be shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the distance between the eaves D38-1 and the transparent plate D16 is configured to be shorter than the diameter of the game ball. You just have to do it. With this configuration, the game ball cannot pass between the game nail and the transparent plate D16 and between the eaves D38-1 and the transparent plate D16, while the game ball becomes a screw as described later. By making it possible to pass between the transparent plate D16 and the transparent plate D16, it is possible to configure the game ball to flow down the intended flow path.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40A, a flow path (specific portion) D38-2 is provided in the left region (third region) of the center decoration D38 in front view, and further, the front surface of the center decoration D38. It is a part where the game ball flowing down from the flow path (specific part) D38-2 rolls left and right in the lower region of the visual view, and then it is dropped so as to enter the first main game start port A10. A rolling portion D38-3 is provided. Specifically, the flow path D38-2 is located on the left side of the rolling portion D38-3 and above the rolling portion D38-3, and is a warp provided in the left region of the center decoration D38. It is a flow path for the game ball that has entered from the entrance WP to flow down to the rolling portion D38-3. The lower surface of the flow path D38-2 is not inclined so as to descend from the rear side to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine like the eaves D38-1, and the pachinko gaming machine is self-supporting without being installed on the gaming island. In this state, it is horizontal (parallel to the upper and lower surfaces of the outer frame D12 of the pachinko gaming machine and is 90 degrees with respect to the gaming board D35. The inclination of the Z axis on the Z direction + side is 0 degrees. , The Z-axis on the Z-direction + side is not displaced from the intersection of the Z-axis and the Y-axis toward the Y-axis in the Y-direction + or Y-direction.) Since the pachinko gaming machine itself is installed on the game island so as to incline from the front side to the rear side (for example, a one-degree inclination that descends from the front side to the rear side), the lower surface of the flow path D38-2 is , In the state of being installed on the game island, the angle of inclination is the same as the angle of inclination from the front side to the rear side of the pachinko game machine itself, but the lower surface of the flow path D38-2 is installed on the game island by the pachinko game machine. The pachinko machine is configured to be tilted from the rear side to the front side, which is the angle of inclination opposite to the angle of inclination installed on the game island in advance so that the pachinko machine is horizontal in the state of being set. You may. The lower surface of the flow path D38-2 is inclined so that the X-axis is lowered from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front.

Further, a flow path D38-4 is provided in the right region of the center decoration D38 when viewed from the front. The flow path D38-4 is on the right side of the rolling portion D38-3, is located above the rolling portion D38-3, and enters from the warp entrance WP provided in the left region of the center decoration D38. It is a flow path in which the ball of the game ball flows down to the rolling portion D38-3 and then flows down. The lower surface of the flow path D38-4 is not inclined so as to descend from the rear side to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine like the eaves D38-1, and the pachinko gaming machine is self-supporting without being installed on the gaming island. In this state, it is horizontal (parallel to the upper and lower surfaces of the outer frame D12 of the pachinko gaming machine and is 90 degrees with respect to the gaming board D35. The inclination of the Z axis on the Z direction + side is 0 degrees. , The Z-axis on the Z-direction + side is not displaced from the intersection of the Z-axis and the Y-axis toward the Y-axis in the Y-direction + or Y-direction.) Since the pachinko gaming machine itself is installed on the game island so as to incline from the front side to the rear side (for example, a one-degree inclination that descends from the front side to the rear side), the lower surface of the flow path D38-4 is , In the state of being installed on the game island, the angle of inclination is the same as the angle of inclination from the front side to the rear side of the pachinko game machine itself, but the lower surface of the flow path D38-4 is installed on the game island by the pachinko game machine. The pachinko machine is configured to be tilted from the rear side to the front side, which is the angle of inclination opposite to the angle of inclination installed on the game island in advance so that the pachinko machine is horizontal in the state of being set. You may. The lower surface of the flow path D38-4 is inclined so that the X-axis is lowered from the right side to the left side when viewed from the front.

Further, the lower surface of the flow path (specific portion) D38-2 is lowered from the rear side to the front side (for example, from the rear side to the front side) with the pachinko gaming machine installed on the game island. It may be configured to have an inclination angle of 1 degree). That is, a flow path (specific part) D38-2 as a flow path of the game ball is provided at a position next to the rolling portion D38-3 and above the rolling portion D38-3, and this flow path D38- The angle of the inclined surface (lower surface) of 2 (for example, 1 degree) is made smaller than the angle of the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1 (for example, 5 degrees) (the angle of the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1 is It is configured to be larger than the angle of the inclined surface of the flow path D38-2). With this configuration, for the flow path D38-2 located on the left side of the rolling portion D38-3, the angle of the inclined surface is smaller than that of the eaves portion D38-1, so that the game ball can be moved toward the front. It becomes difficult to fall, the chance that the game ball stays on the rolling portion can be increased, and the fun of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that an inclined surface such as a game nail or a flow path D38-2 in which the angle of the inclined surface that descends from the rear side to the front side is smaller than the angle of the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1 is fired. Part or all of the inclined surface of the rail, the upper surface of the large winning opening (1st big winning opening C10, 2nd big winning opening C20) having a shutter (lid) that slides back and forth (game around the big winning opening) There is an inclined surface of a place where the ball can roll), an inclined surface at the lowermost portion of the game area D30 (for example, an inclined surface at the bottom of the out port D36), and the like.

Further, in the vicinity of the eaves D38-1, on the right side of the game nail 1, a screw BS1 for attaching the center decoration D38, which is a part screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30, is provided. .. Further, in the second region where the game ball that has flowed down the first region flows down, the game nail 2 and the game ball in the game area D30 flow in the vicinity of the ball return prevention member D39 (prevention piece D39-1). It is a part screwed on the road and is provided with a screw BS2 for attaching the center decoration D38. Further, in the second region, a ball return prevention member D39 and a screw BS3 for attaching the ball return prevention member D39, which is a component screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30, are provided. The eaves D38-1 is configured to be inclined to the left and right with the vicinity of the screw BS1 shown in FIG. 40 (a) as the apex. When the game ball is launched with the target of the first region of the game area D30, the game ball launched into the game area D30 flows down to the left-handed area or the right-handed area on the left side. A part that is screwed onto the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30 when it flows down to the left-handed area, and is above the screws BS1 and BS2 to which the center decoration D38 is attached (the Z direction + direction of the Z axis, that is, that is, It flows down (the direction toward the front when viewed from the player is referred to as upward), or flows down on the screw BS3 to which the ball return prevention member D39 is attached, which is a component screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30. On the other hand, when it flows down to the right-handed area, it flows down on a screw BS11 or the like which is a component screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30 and which attaches the center decoration D38.

Next, the lengths of the game ball, the screw, and the game nail will be described with reference to the cross-sectional view of the game board D35 of FIG. Here, the parts screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30, such as the screws BS1 to BS16 to which the game parts are attached, have a length in the longitudinal direction of the screws, as shown in FIG. 41 (a). The total length) is configured to be A mm. The length (diameter) of the game ball is B mm (11 mm in detail), the length (total length) in the longitudinal direction of the game nail is D mm (27 mm in detail), and the front surface of the game board D35 to the rear surface of the transparent plate D16. The length (distance) up to is Emm (specifically 19 mm), and the length (thickness) of the game board D35 (specifically, the game board) is F mm. When the length of the screw or the like is configured in this way, it is expressed as EA = C.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the length of the game nail that is not buried in the game board D35 and protrudes is D1, and the length of the game nail that is buried (planted) in the game board D35. Let it be D2. Specifically, D is 27 mm, D1 is 18 mm, and D2 is 9 mm, which is the length (total length) in the longitudinal direction of the game nail, which is a predetermined ratio of the length (total length) in the longitudinal direction of the game nail. One-third of the length (9 mm) is buried in the game board D35. Then, in a situation where the game nail is normally driven into the game board D35 and installed, 18 mm of D1 protrudes from the game board D35. That is, 18 mm or more, which is two-thirds of the total length of the game nail of 27 mm, protrudes from the game board D35. Further, in a situation where the game nail is normally driven into the game board D35 and installed, the length (distance) from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16, E (19 mm), protrudes from the game board D35 without being buried in the game board D35. G (1 mm), which is the value (length) obtained by subtracting D1 (18 mm), which is the length of the game nail, is configured to be shorter than B (11 mm), which is the diameter of the game ball.

The length D (which may be D1) in the longitudinal direction of the game nail is configured to be longer than the length A in the longitudinal direction of the screw. In other words, the longitudinal length A of the screw is configured to be shorter than the longitudinal length D (which may be D1) of the game nail. Further, the number of screws installed in the game area D30 of the game board D35 is configured to be smaller than the number of game nails installed in the game area D30 of the game board D35. Further, in a state where the game nail is driven into the game board D35, the length of G shown in FIG. 41 (a), which is the distance between the tip of the game nail and the transparent plate D16, is the diameter of the game ball B. (The diameter B of the game ball is longer than the distance G between the game nail and the transparent plate D16). With this configuration, the game ball cannot pass between the game nail and the transparent plate D16, while the game ball can pass between the screw and the transparent plate D16, so that the intended game can be played. It is possible to design the flow path of the sphere.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the game ball is configured to be able to flow down the mounting position of the game component, which is the position on the game board surface where the screws BS1 to BS16 and the like are stopped. For example, when the game ball is launched with the target of the first region of the game area D30, the game ball launched into the game area D30 flows down to the left-handed area or the right-handed area on the left side. When it flows down to the left-handed area, it is a part that is screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30, and is on the screws BS1 and BS2 to which the center decoration D38 is attached, and the screw BS3 to which the ball return prevention member D39 is attached. Flow down. On the other hand, when it flows down to the right-handed area, it flows down on a screw BS11 or the like which is a component screwed into the flow path of the game ball in the game area D30 and which attaches the center decoration D38. Then, the flowing game ball collides with or comes into contact with the screw BS1, the screw BS2, the screw BS3, the screw BS11, etc., which are attached to the game board D35 with the game parts (center decoration D38, ball return prevention member D39, etc.). May loosen. In this way, when the screw is loosened and the screw is not disengaged from the game parts and the screw is loose, the game balls overlap at the loosened part of the screw and hinder the flow of the game ball, so-called grape. This causes a problem that the player cannot play the game. Then, if the player is unable to play the game, there arises a problem that the player's interest in the game is impaired.

In order to solve such a problem, a first length, which is 1/3 of the length of the game nail in the longitudinal direction, is planted in the game board D35, and the screw 1/3 x A as the second length, which is 1/3 of the predetermined ratio of A, which is the length in the longitudinal direction (the same ratio as the ratio at which the game nail is planted). It is in a state of being screwed into the game board (screwed state), and 2/3 × A as the third length of the screw protrudes and becomes independent with respect to the game board D35 (hereinafter referred to as a protruding state). In the protruding state of FIG. 41 (c), C3 = E as a value obtained by subtracting 2/3 × A, which is the third length, from E, which is the length from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16. -2/3 x A is configured to be equal to or larger than B, which is the diameter of the game ball. The length (overall length) of the screw in the longitudinal direction is set to A, but the total length of the screw is 15 pitches in terms of pitch, and two-thirds of the length of A in the longitudinal direction of the screw is the game board. The state of (c) in FIG. 41 protruding from D35 becomes a protruding state of 10 pitches. When comparing a predetermined screw whose length is 1/3 screwed into the game board D35 and a game nail, the predetermined screw is compared with the game nail provided in the nearest vicinity of the predetermined screw. You may.

Further, half of A, which is the length of the screw in the longitudinal direction, is screwed into the game board D35 (screwed state), and half of A, which is the length of the screw in the longitudinal direction, is half. In a protruding and self-supporting state with respect to the game board D35, the length from E, which is the length from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16, is 1/2 × A, which is half the length A in the longitudinal direction of the screw. C2 = E-1 / 2 × A, which is the value obtained by subtracting, is configured to be equal to or larger than B, which is the diameter of the game ball. The length (overall length) of the screw in the longitudinal direction is set to A, but the total length of the screw is 15 pitches in terms of pitch, and half of A, which is the length in the longitudinal direction of the screw, is from the game board D35. The protruding state may be a protruding state of 8 pitches.

With this configuration, even if the screw that attaches the game component to the game board D35 is loosened to the limit where it can stand on its own, the distance from the tip of the protruding screw to the transparent plate D16 can be set as the game ball. By making the ball larger (longer) than the diameter of, the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 of the game board, so that the game cannot be played, and the interest of the player is reduced. Can be prevented. The screws are intended for the screws BS1 to BS16, but in particular, the screws BS1 provided in the vicinity of the eaves D38-1 and the screws provided in the vicinity of the ball return prevention member D39 (prevention piece D39-1). This is effective when the BS2, the screw BS3 provided for attaching the ball return prevention member D39, and the screw BS11 provided for attaching the center decoration D38 are loosened.

With respect to the screw BS1 provided in the vicinity of the eaves D38-1, the game ball flows down to the transparent plate D16 side due to the inclined surface of the eaves D38-1, so that the space between the screw BS1 and the transparent plate D16 is Since the game ball can flow down reliably, the structure is such that the loose screw does not prevent the game ball from flowing down. Further, a left-handed game ball passes through the screw BS2 provided in the vicinity of the ball return prevention member D39 (prevention piece D39-1) and the screw BS3 provided for attaching the ball return prevention member D39. Since it is an area, it has a structure that does not prevent the flow of the game ball by loose screws. Further, since the right-handed game ball always passes through the screw BS11 provided for attaching the center decoration D38, the structure is such that the loose screw does not hinder the flow of the game ball.

Here, there are a plurality of types of screws, and the lengths are configured to be different depending on the game parts to be mounted and the mounting position. Then, the game parts are configured to be mounted by using the screws corresponding to the game parts to be used and the mounting position. For example, it is configured to use seven kinds of screws (bis 1 to 7) below, and the length A of the screws 1 to 7 is configured to have the following length. The length of C, the length of A + B, the relationship between A and B, and the relationship between B and C are also shown below.
(Screw 1) A = 10.2 mm, C = 8.8 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≦ B
(Bis 2) A = 10.1 mm, C = 8.9 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≦ B
(Screw 3) A = 7.6 mm, C = 11.4 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≧ B
(Screw 4) A = 12.4 mm, C = 6.6 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≧ B, C ≦ B
(Screw 5) A = 8.4 mm, C = 10.6 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≦ B
(Screw 6) A = 9.4 mm, C = 9.6 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≦ B
(Screw 7) A = 10.3 mm, C = 8.7 mm, A + C = 19 mm, A ≦ B, C ≦ B

The relationship between the length A of the screw and the diameter B of the game ball is basically A ≦ B, but having at least one screw (for example, screw 4) satisfying the relationship of A ≧ B. The game parts are attached using such screws. And, the number of screws satisfying the relationship of A ≦ B is used more than the number of screws satisfying the relationship of A ≧ B. Further, the relationship between the diameters B and C of the game ball is basically C ≦ B, but it has at least one screw (for example, screw 3) that satisfies the relationship of C ≧ B. Game parts are attached using such screws. And, the number of screws satisfying the relationship of C ≦ B is used more than the number of screws satisfying the relationship of C ≧ B. The number of screws (72) used in the game board D35 is less than the number of game nails (182) used in the game board D35, and the length A of the screws is the length of the game nails. It is shorter than D.

Next, half of A, which is the length of the seven types of screws described above, is screwed into the game board D35, and half of A, which is the length of the screws, is half. In a protruding and self-supporting state with respect to the game board D35, the length from E, which is the length from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16, is 1/2 × A, which is half the length A in the longitudinal direction of the screw. The length of C2, which is the value obtained by subtracting, the length of 1/2 × A + C2, the relationship between 1/2 × A and B, and the relationship between B and C2 are shown below.
(Bis 1) 1/2 x A = 5.1 mm, C2 = 13.9 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Bis 2) 1/2 x A = 5.1 mm, C2 = 13.9 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Screw 3) 1/2 x A = 3.8 mm, C2 = 15.2 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Screw 4) 1/2 x A = 6.2 mm, C2 = 12.8 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Screw 5) 1/2 x A = 4.2 mm, C2 = 14.8 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Screw 6) 1/2 x A = 4.7 mm, C2 = 14.3 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B
(Screw 7) 1/2 x A = 5.2 mm, C2 = 13.8 mm, 1/2 x A + C2 = 19 mm, 1/2 x A ≦ B, C2 ≧ B

It is configured so that 1/2 × A ≦ B, that is, even if the screw is half loosened, the diameter of the game ball is longer than half the length of the screw, so that the flow of the game ball does not flow. Since it is not stopped by the screw, the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 without becoming a so-called grape state, so that the player cannot play the game. It can be avoided. Further, by configuring so that C2 ≧ B, that is, even when the screw is half loosened, the distance from the screw to the glass plate is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Since the flow of the ball is not stopped by the screw, the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 without becoming a so-called grape state, so that the player cannot play the game. You can avoid the problem of getting rid of it.

Next, 1/3 of A, which is the length of the above-mentioned seven types of screws in the longitudinal direction, is screwed into the game board D35, and 2 / of A, which is the length of the screws in the longitudinal direction. In a protruding state in which the portion 3 protrudes from the game board D35 and is self-supporting, the length from E, which is the length from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16, is 2/3 of the length A in the longitudinal direction of the screw. The length of C3, which is the value obtained by subtracting a certain 2/3 × A, the length of 2/3 × A + C3, the relationship between 2/3 × A and B, and the relationship between B and C3 are shown below.
(Bis 1) 2/3 x A = 6.8 mm, C3 = 12.2 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B
(Bis 2) 2/3 x A = 6.7 mm, C3 = 12.3 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B
(Screw 3) 2/3 x A = 5.1 mm, C3 = 13.9 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B
(Screw 4) 2/3 x A = 8.3 mm, C3 = 10.7 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≦ B
(Screw 5) 2/3 x A = 5.6 mm, C3 = 13.4 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B
(Screw 6) 2/3 x A = 6.3 mm, C3 = 12.7 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B
(Screw 7) 2/3 x A = 6.9 mm, C3 = 12.1 mm, 2/3 x A + C = 19 mm, 2/3 x A ≦ B, C3 ≧ B

It is configured so that 2/3 × A ≦ B, that is, even if the screw is in a state where it can stand on its own, the diameter of the game ball is longer than 2/3 of the length of the screw, so that the game ball flows down. Is difficult to be stopped by the screw, and the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 without becoming a so-called grape state, so that the problem that the player cannot play the game is avoided. be able to. Further, for the screws other than the screw 4, the distance from the screw to the glass plate is the distance of the game ball even when the length of the screw is 2/3 of the length of the screw. By configuring the ball to be longer than the diameter, it becomes difficult for the game ball to be stopped by the screw, and the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 without becoming a so-called grape state. It is possible to avoid the problem that the player cannot play the game.

The right-handed area on the right side of the center of the game area D30 uses more screws than the left-handed area on the left side of the center of the game area D30. This is because the number of game parts is larger in the right-handed area, and the momentum of the game ball launched in the right-handed area is very strong. Therefore, by configuring in this way, it is possible to more firmly attach the game component in the right-handed region to the game board D35. The right-handed area may be configured to use a smaller number of screws than the left-handed area. Further, the right-handed area is configured to use fewer game nails than the left-handed area, but the right-handed area uses more game nails than the left-handed area. It may be configured as follows.

Further, the right-handed area may use a larger number of screws than the left-handed area, while the right-handed area may use a smaller number of game nails than the left-handed area. Further, the right-handed area may use a larger number of screws than the left-handed area, and the right-handed area may use a larger number of game nails than the left-handed area. Further, the right-handed area may use a smaller number of screws than the left-handed area, while the right-handed area may use a larger number of game nails than the left-handed area. Further, the right-handed area may be used with a smaller number of screws than the left-handed area, and the right-handed area may be used with a smaller number of game nails than the left-handed area.

Further, the length of the screw in the right-handed region in the longitudinal direction is configured to be longer than the length of the screw in the left-handed region in the longitudinal direction (the length of a plurality of screws in the right-handed region in the longitudinal direction). The average may be longer than the average of the longitudinal lengths of the plurality of screws in the left-handed region, or the longitudinal length of a predetermined screw in the right-handed region may be a specific screw in the left-handed region. May be configured to be longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of). This is because the momentum of the game ball launched into the right-handed area is very strong, and the screw easily loosens when it comes into contact with or comes into contact with the screw of the game part. It becomes possible to more firmly attach the game parts in the area to the game board D35. Further, as described above, the right-handed area is configured to use more screws than the left-handed area, so that the game parts in the right-handed area can be more firmly attached to the game board D35. Is possible. The right-handed region may be configured to have a longer length in the longitudinal direction of the screw than the left-handed region.

There are left and right screws in the screws. In particular, for the screws BS1 to BS3 and BS11, when the screws are turned clockwise, they are in the rearward direction in the Z direction (the Z direction of the Z axis-). It is preferable to use a forward right screw. The right screw may be used for the screws provided at other positions. By using the right screw when attaching the game parts in the appropriate place to the game board in this way, when the game ball launched in the game area hits the screw, a force is easily applied in the clockwise direction, and the screw Since it is in the closing direction, it is possible to prevent the screw from loosening during the game.

Next, the ball return prevention member D39 in the game board D35 of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. 42. As shown in FIG. 42, the game board D35 is formed with a game area D30 partitioned by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. Further, the game board D35 is formed with a guide rail D33 partitioned by a part of the outer rail D32 and a part of the inner rail D34. The guide rail D33 may be formed by the launch rail, a part of the outer rail D32, and a part of the inner rail D34. A ball return prevention member D39 provided with a prevention piece D39-1 for preventing the game ball flowing into the game area D30 from returning to the guide rail is provided near the exit of the guide rail D33. Specifically, a ball return prevention member D39 is provided at the tip of the inner rail D34.

The prevention piece D39-1 is swingably attached to the base D39-2, and as shown in FIG. 42 (a), prevents the game ball flowing into the game area D30 from returning to the guide rail. It is possible to swing between the second position (initial position) and the first position (guidance position) where the game ball launched into the game area D30 can be guided. The prevention piece D39-1 swings to the right from the initial position and swings to the guide position, but does not swing from the initial position to the left and is regulated. That is, since it does not swing to the left from the initial position, it has a structure that can prevent the game ball guided to the game area from returning to the guide rail.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the state where the prevention piece D39-1 is in the initial position, the prevention piece D39-1 faces upward (substantially vertical direction), and the tip thereof faces the upper left. It is tilted (tilted from the upper left to the lower right) and has an acute-angled tip. By forming the tip of the prevention piece D39-1 so as to incline toward the upper left, the game ball does not stay on the upper side of the prevention piece D39-1 as shown in FIG. 42 (b). .. Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the base D39-2 has a rounded portion on the right side of the prevention piece D39-1 so that the game ball does not stay on the right side of the prevention piece D39-1. .. That is, in the state where the prevention piece D39-1 is in the initial position, the prevention piece D39-1 faces upward, and the game ball is on both the upper side of the prevention piece D39-1 and the right side of the prevention piece D39-1. Is configured so that it does not stay.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), the distance from the tip of the prevention piece D39-1 to the outer rail D32 is L in the state where the prevention piece D39-1 is in the initial position. Then, the prevention piece D39-1 is attached to the base D39-2 so that L is smaller (L <B) than B, which is the diameter of the game ball. With this configuration, when the prevention piece D39-1 is in the initial position, the game ball cannot pass above the prevention piece D39-1, so that the game ball guided to the game area D30 moves to the guide rail D33. It is possible to prevent it from coming back. In FIG. 42 (b), a line extending from the left surface of the prevention piece D39-1 (one-dot chain line in the figure) is drawn, and the distance to the intersection with the outer rail D32 is L. It is preferable that L is the distance at which the distance from the tip of -1 to the outer rail D32 is the shortest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the prevention piece D39-1 is in the initial position, the tip of the prevention piece D39-1 is formed so as to project to the right side (game area side) (protruding portion). (Formation) may be performed. With this configuration, even if the game ball collides with the game nail located on the right side of the prevention piece D39-1 and bounces back toward the prevention piece D39-1, the game ball moves to the guide rail by the protrusion. It can be prevented from coming back.

Here, in a state where the conventional ball return prevention member is provided in the game area, a situation may occur in which the launched game ball once flows into the game area and then flows back to the guide rail side, or the launched game ball may be released. When the ball flows into the game area, the game ball may stay at the tip of the ball return prevention member, which hinders the inflow of the game ball launched thereafter into the game area and the progress of the game. Therefore, it becomes one of the factors that impair the interest of the player's game.

In order to solve such a problem, a game board D35 provided with a game area D30 through which the game ball can flow down, a launching means (launching device D42) for launching the game ball toward the game area, and a launching means are used. A guide rail that guides the launched game ball to the game area D30, and a prevention piece D39-1 that is provided near the exit of the guide rail and prevents the game ball that has flowed into the game area D30 from returning to the guide rail. The prevention piece can be displaced to the first position where the launched game ball can be guided to the game area and the second position where the game ball that has flowed into the game area is prevented from returning to the guide rail. In the state where the piece is located at the second position, the prevention piece faces upward so that the game ball does not stay on the right side of the prevention piece.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the launched game ball from flowing back to the guide rail side after once flowing into the game area, and also to prevent the game ball from staying in the game area.

Further, screws BS1 to 3 are provided on the right side of the prevention piece D39-1. Then, assuming the case where the screws BS1 to 3 are loosened, the countermeasures are configured as follows. A state in which 1/3 × A as a second length, which is 1/3 of the predetermined ratio of A, which is the length of the screws BS1 to 3 in the longitudinal direction, is screwed into the game board. When 2/3 × A as the third length of the screw is in a protruding state with respect to the game board D35, the third length from E, which is the length from the game board D35 to the transparent plate D16. It is configured so that C3 = E-2 / 3 × A as a value obtained by subtracting 2/3 × A is equal to or larger than B, which is the diameter of the game ball.

Further, among the cases where the screws BS1 to 3 are loosened, the countermeasures assuming the case where half of the length of the screws is loosened are configured as follows. When half the length of A, which is the length in the longitudinal direction of the screw, is screwed into the game board D35, and the screw is in a protruding state of 1/2 × A with respect to the game board D35, the game is played. C2 = E-1 / 2 × A as the value obtained by subtracting 1/2 × A, which is half the length A in the longitudinal direction of the screw, from E, which is the length from the board D35 to the transparent plate D16. Is configured to be equal to or greater than B, which is the diameter of the game ball.

With this configuration, even if the screw that attaches the game component to the game board D35 is loosened in a self-supporting state, the distance from the tip of the protruding screw to the transparent plate D16 is the diameter of the game ball. By making it larger (longer) than, the game ball can flow down (pass) through the game area D30 of the game board, so that the game is not in a state where the game cannot be played, and thus the player's interest is prevented from deteriorating. It becomes possible to do.

The background technology of pachinko gaming machines (A1), the most popular pachinko gaming machines at present, is a "special design" (or main) on the display unit such as 7-segment, triggered by the entry of a gaming ball into the starting port. When a symbol called (game symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state (normally closed) is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state. This is a type of model (so-called "first-class pachinko gaming machine") that shifts to a game in which the large winning opening (so-called attacker) in the state opens up under predetermined conditions. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol that is directly linked to the interests of the player, it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for directing to enhance the interest of the game, in addition to the above-mentioned "special symbol". The effect design to be produced is displayed in a variable manner on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, "7") accordingly. It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is confirmed because the decorative symbol is stopped in the predetermined mode. Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the design. The focus is on whether to grant. For example, the variable display "decorative pattern" is temporarily stopped and then restarted, or the variable display "decorative pattern" is hidden and a highly interesting moving image is displayed instead. One of them is a method of improving the interest of the game by such a directing method. Further, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the game board is provided with game parts such as center decorations to help improve the enjoyment of the game.

The problem with the pachinko gaming machine (A1) is that when such game parts are attached to the game board, the game balls flowing down the game board collide with the screws to which the game parts are attached, causing the screws to loosen. It may end up. In this way, if the screw is in a loose state, the game balls overlap at the loosened part of the screw, hindering the flow of the game ball, and the game cannot be played. It will be a factor. Therefore, there is a demand for a pachinko gaming machine that can prevent a player from spoiling the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine (A1) according to the aspect (1) is
A game board that allows game balls to flow down,
A transparent plate provided on the front of the game board and
Multiple game nails planted on the game board,
It is provided on the flow path of the game ball and is provided with a predetermined screw for screwing a game part (for example, center decoration D38) onto the game board.
A first length (eg, 1/3) that is a predetermined proportion (eg, 1/3) of the longitudinal length (eg, D) of a predetermined game nail planted at a position closest to the predetermined screw. For example, D2) is planted on the game board,
The second length (for example, 1/3 × A), which is the length of the predetermined ratio (for example, 1/3) of the length in the longitudinal direction (for example, A) of the predetermined screw, is in the game board. In a state in which the third length (for example, 2/3 × A) of the predetermined screw protrudes from the game board in a state of being screwed into the game board.
The feature is that the value obtained by subtracting the third length from the length from the game board to the transparent plate (for example, E) (for example, C3) is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball (for example, B). It is a pachinko game machine.

The effect of the pachinko game machine (A1), according to the pachinko game machine according to this aspect, even if the screw attaching the game part to the game board is loosened, the flow of the game ball is not hindered. It has the effect of being able to do so.

The background technology of pachinko gaming machines (A2), the most popular pachinko gaming machines at present, is a "special symbol" (or main) on the display unit such as 7-segment, triggered by the entry of a gaming ball into the starting port. When a symbol called (game symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state (normally closed) is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state. This is a type of model (so-called "first-class pachinko gaming machine") that shifts to a game in which the large winning opening (so-called attacker) in the state opens up under predetermined conditions. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol that is directly linked to the interests of the player, it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for directing to enhance the interest of the game, in addition to the above-mentioned "special symbol". The effect design to be produced is displayed in a variable manner on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, "7") accordingly. It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is confirmed because the decorative symbol is stopped in the predetermined mode. Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the design. The focus is on whether to grant. For example, the variable display "decorative pattern" is temporarily stopped and then restarted, or the variable display "decorative pattern" is hidden and a highly interesting moving image is displayed instead. One of them is a method of improving the interest of the game by such a directing method. Further, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the game board is provided with game parts such as center decorations to help improve the enjoyment of the game.

A problem with pachinko gaming machines (A2), when a pachinko gaming machine with such gaming parts installed on a gaming board is installed on a gaming island in a state of being tilted from the front side to the rear side, a certain game that flows down the gaming area. Since the ball stays on the game parts and hinders the flow of other game balls, the game cannot be played, which is one of the factors that impair the interest of the player's game. Therefore, there is a demand for a pachinko gaming machine that can prevent a player from spoiling the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine (A2) according to the aspect (2) is
A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down,
A transparent plate provided on the front of the game board and
Multiple game nails planted on the game board,
A game component (for example, center decoration D38) that is provided at a predetermined position on the game board and allows the game ball to roll on the upper surface.
It is provided on the flow path of the game ball and is provided with a predetermined screw for screwing the game component onto the game board.
A predetermined portion (for example, eaves portion D38-1) is provided on the upper surface of the game component.
The predetermined portion is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is inclined downward toward the front.

The effect of the pachinko gaming machine (A2), according to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, even when the pachinko gaming machine is installed on the game island in a state of being tilted from the front side to the rear side, the gaming ball is It has the effect of preventing the situation where it stays on the game parts.

The background technology of pachinko gaming machines (A3), the most popular pachinko gaming machines at present, is a "special symbol" (or main) on the display unit such as 7-segment, triggered by the entry of a gaming ball into the starting port. When a symbol called (game symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state (normally closed) is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state. This is a type of model (so-called "first-class pachinko gaming machine") that shifts to a game in which the large winning opening (so-called attacker) in the state opens up under predetermined conditions. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol that is directly linked to the interests of the player, it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for directing to enhance the interest of the game, in addition to the above-mentioned "special symbol". The effect design to be produced is displayed in a variable manner on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, "7") accordingly. It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is confirmed because the decorative symbol is stopped in the predetermined mode. Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the design. The focus is on whether to grant. For example, the variable display "decorative pattern" is temporarily stopped and then restarted, or the variable display "decorative pattern" is hidden and a highly interesting moving image is displayed instead. One of them is a method of improving the interest of the game by such a directing method. Further, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the game board is provided with game parts such as a ball return prevention member to help improve the enjoyment of the game.

A problem with the pachinko gaming machine (A3), in a state where such a ball return prevention member is provided in the game area, a situation may occur in which the launched game ball once flows into the game area and then flows back to the guide rail side. , When the launched game ball flows into the game area, the game ball may stay at the tip of the ball return prevention member, and the game ball launched after that may flow into the game area. Since it hinders the progress of the game, it becomes one of the factors that impair the interest of the player's game. Therefore, there is a demand for a pachinko gaming machine that can prevent a player from spoiling the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine (A3) according to the aspect (3) is
A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down,
A launching means that launches a game ball toward the game area,
A guide rail that guides the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area,
It is provided near the exit of the guide rail and is provided with a prevention piece (for example, prevention piece D39-1) that prevents the game ball that has flowed into the game area from returning to the guide rail.
The prevention piece has a first position (for example, a guide position) capable of guiding the game ball launched into the game area and a second position (for example, the guide position) for preventing the game ball flowing into the game area from returning to the guide rail. , Initial position),
In a state where the prevention piece is located at the second position, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the prevention piece faces upward and the game ball does not stay on the right side of the prevention piece.

The effect of the pachinko game machine (A3), according to the pachinko game machine according to this aspect, the game ball is prevented from flowing back to the guide rail side after once flowing into the game area, and the game ball is in the game area. It has the effect of preventing it from staying in the slingshot.

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 ball entry determination means,
MJ11-A 1st main game start opening ball entry determination means MJ11-B 2nd main game start opening ball entry determination means, MJ11-H auxiliary game entry ball entry determination means MJ11-C10 1st major winning opening ball entry determination means Means, MJ11-C20 2nd big winning opening ball entry judgment means MJ20 Random number acquisition judgment execution means, MJ21-A 1st main game random number acquisition judgment execution means MJ21-B 2nd main game random number acquisition judgment execution means, MJ21-H auxiliary Game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ30 hold control means, MJ31 hold digestion control means MJ31j fluctuation start condition satisfaction judgment means, MJ32 symbol hold means MJ32-A first main game symbol hold means, MJ32b-A first main game symbol hold information temporary Storage means MJ32-B 2nd main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-B 2nd main game symbol holding information Temporary storage means MJ32-H Auxiliary game symbol holding means, MJ32b-H Auxiliary game symbol holding information Temporary storage means MN Game content determination Means, MN10 Win / Loss Lottery Means MN11-A 1st Main Game Win / Loss Lottery Means, MN11ta-A 1st Main Game Win / Loss Lottery Table MN11-B 2nd Main Game Win / Loss Lottery Means, MN11ta-B 2nd Main Game Win / Loss Lottery Table MN11-H Auxiliary Game Win / Loss Lottery Means, MN11ta-H Auxiliary Game Win / Loss Lottery Table MN20 Special Game Transition Determining Means, MN40 Symbol Content Determining Means MN41-A 1st Main Game Symbol Determining Means, MN41ta-A 1st Main Game Symbol Determination Lottery table MN41-B 2nd main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-B 2nd main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-H Auxiliary game symbol determination means, MN41ta-H Auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN50 Variable mode determination means , MN51-A 1st main game variation mode determination means MN51ta-A 1st main game variation mode determination lottery table, MN51-B 2nd main game variation mode determination means MN51ta-B 2nd main game variation mode determination lottery table , MN51-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51ta-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table, MP game progress means MP10 display control means, MP11-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol control means MP11t-C 1st 2nd main game symbol fluctuation management timer, MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer, MP20-B 2nd main game start port Electric accessory opening / closing control means MP21-B 2nd main Game start port Electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means, MP2 2t-B 2nd main game start port Electric accessory opening timer MP30 Special game control means, MP31 Condition determination means MP32 Special game content determination means, MP32ta Special game content reference table MP33 Special game execution means, MP33-C 1st and 1st 2 Large winning opening Electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33c Winning ball counter, MP34 Special game time management means MP34t Special game timer, MP50 Specific game control means MP51 Probability change end condition determination means, MP52 Time reduction end condition determination means MP52c Time reduction count counter, MB game state temporary storage means MB10-C 1st and 2nd main game state temporary storage means, MB11b-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol information temporary storage means MB10-H auxiliary game state temporary storage means, MB11b-H auxiliary Game symbol information temporary storage means MB20b Special game-related information temporary storage means, MB30b Specific game-related information temporary storage means MT information transmission control means MT10 Command transmission buffer, MH prize ball payout determination means A 1st main game peripheral device, A10 1 Main game start port A11s 1st main game start port entry ball detection device, A20 1st main game symbol display device A21g 1st main game symbol display unit, A21h 1st main game symbol hold display unit B 2nd main game peripheral device , B10 2nd main game start port B11s 2nd main game start port entry ball detection device, B11d 2nd main game start port electric accessory B20 2nd main game symbol display device, B21g 2nd main game symbol display unit B21h 2nd Main game symbol hold display, C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripherals C10 1st prize opening, C11s 1st prize opening prize detection device C11d 1st prize opening Electric accessory, C20 2nd prize opening C21s 2nd prize opening prize detection device, C21d 2nd prize opening electric accessory D38 center decoration, D38-1 eaves, D38-2 flow path, D38-4 flow path D39 ball return prevention member, D39-1 prevention One, D39-2 Base H Auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 Auxiliary game start port H11s Auxiliary game start port entry ball detection device, H20 Auxiliary game symbol display device H21g Auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit P10 Left general Winning slot, P20 Right general winning slot S Sub-control board, SM sub-game control means (sub-main control unit)
MH20 main display device, SH20 sub-display device SM10 display information receiving means, SM11b main side information temporary storage means SM20 effect display control means, SM21 decorative symbol display control means SM21n design display content determination means, SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery Table SM21ta-2 Decorative design effect table, SM21b Design-related information temporary storage means SM21t-1 First design fluctuation time management timer, SM22 Design reservation information display control means,
SM22b Temporary storage information for drawing reservation information, SM23 Background effect display control means SM23n Background effect display content determination means, SM23b Background effect related information Temporary storage means SM24 Notice effect display control means, SM24n Notice effect display content determination means SM24b Notice effect related information Temporary storage means, SM25 Reach effect display control means SM25n Reach effect display content determination means, SM25b Reach effect related information Temporary storage means SM27 Right-handed display control means SM40 Information transmission / reception control means SS effect display means (sub-sub control unit), SS10 Transmission / reception control means SS20 Image display control means, SS21b Image display related information Temporary storage means SG effect display device, SG10 Display area SG11 Decorative symbol display area, SG12 1st hold display area SG13 2nd hold display area KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout device

Claims (1)

A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down,
A launching means that launches a game ball toward the game area,
A guide rail that guides the game ball launched by the launching means to the game area,
It is provided near the exit of the guide rail and is equipped with a preventive piece that prevents the game ball that has flowed into the game area from returning to the inside of the guide rail.
The prevention piece can be displaced to a first position capable of guiding the game ball launched into the game area and a second position to prevent the game ball flowing into the game area from returning to the guide rail.
A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that when the prevention piece is located at the second position, the prevention piece faces upward and the game ball does not stay on the right side of the prevention piece.

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