JP5725568B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The most popular conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine that is currently most popular is that a random number is acquired when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker), and the lottery is executed using the random number. When the lottery result is a win, it is a model that shifts to a special game state in which a variable winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is opened under predetermined conditions. Here, regarding the transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, the following processing is executed. First, when a lottery is executed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit. Then, after the predetermined time elapses, the variation display of the identification information is terminated and the stop identification information is displayed. At this time, if the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, a predetermined mode (for example, “7”) is displayed as stop identification information. If the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on at the timing when the stop identification information is displayed, and the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on. Then, the “special game execution flag” is turned on, and the special game is immediately executed. Thus, in the processing, the timing when the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on and the timing when the “special game execution flag” is turned on are continuous and are substantially the same.

  By the way, the above-mentioned “special game transfer permission flag” is not a flag for determining that the special game transfer is to be established, There are conventionally gaming machines with different timings when the “special game execution flag” is turned on (for example, a conventional gaming machine of the third type).

JP 2005-261575 A JP 2005-319286 A JP 2011-104342 A

  However, although there are conventional gaming machines in which the timing at which the “special game execution pre-stage flag” is turned on and the timing at which the “special game execution flag” is turned on have existed in the past, such characteristics are utilized. As a result, there is still room for improvement in technology for enhancing the fun of games.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening 2210 or a second main game start opening 2110) into which a game ball can enter;
A variable winning opening (for example, the first grand prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A specific entrance where a game ball can enter (for example, a specific entrance 2500);
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, the first main game symbol display unit 2131 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231);
One or more information output units (for example, sub-sub control unit 2310) capable of outputting information;
A main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub-main control unit 2320) that controls information output to the one or more information output units (for example, sub-sub control unit 2310),
The main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) for acquiring a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening 2210 or the second main game start opening 2110);
An identification information display content determining means (for example, a symbol content determining means 1140) for determining stop identification information based on the random number when the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied;
Based on the content determined by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the symbol content determining means 1140), the identification information is displayed by the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit 2131 or the second main game symbol display unit 2231). Identification information display control means (for example, display control means 1150) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after variably displaying
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means (for example, the display control means 1150) is in a predetermined mode, a variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening 2120 or the second big winning opening 2220). A special gaming state transition right granting unit (for example, a condition determining unit 1171) that grants a right to transition to a special gaming state that can be opened.
In a situation where the right to enter the special game state is not exercised, the game ball retains the right to enter the special game state until the game ball enters the specific entrance (for example, the specific entrance 2500), and the game Special game state transition right exercise control means (for example, special game control means 1170) for shifting to a special game state when a ball enters a specific entrance (for example, a specific entrance 2500);
Special game start standby control means for controlling the variable prize opening (for example, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220) to be closed until a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the special gaming state. (For example, special game execution means 1173),
If the stop identification information stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means (for example, the display control means 1150) is in a specific mode different from the predetermined mode, the right to shift to the special gaming state is not given and at least specified A next game start standby control means (for example, a small hit game control means 1210) for controlling so as not to satisfy the variation start condition of the identification information until the period has elapsed,
The sub game unit (for example, the sub main control unit 2320)
Information regarding whether or not the right to transition to the special gaming state is granted is triggered by the fact that the stop identification information is stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means (for example, the display control means 1150). , Sub-sub control unit 2310) that can output information (for example, demonstration effect control means 2325)
With
Information output control means (for example, demonstration effect control means 2325),
The game ball is moved to the specific entrance (e.g., before the specific period and the synchronization period elapses after the predetermined mode or the specific mode is stopped and displayed by the identification information display control unit (for example, the display control unit 1150). In a situation where the player has entered the specific entrance 2500), the period before the passage of the specific period and the synchronization period after entering the specific entrance (for example, the specific entrance 2500) or After entering the specific entrance (for example, the specific entrance 2500), the period before the predetermined period and the same period elapses is set as the output period, and the special game is used as the information corresponding to the output period. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that a part or all of the information can be output in common when the right to shift to the state is granted and when the right to shift to the special gaming state is not granted.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, such a characteristic is used in a gaming machine in which the timing at which the “previous game execution stage flag” is turned on and the timing at which the “special game execution flag” is turned on are different. This makes it possible to improve the fun of the game.

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

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following condition, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo random number in addition to a narrow random number (for example, a hard random number Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Game state” means, for example, a probability that a lottery probability of transition to a special game state is a predetermined value, a probability that a lottery probability of transition to a special game state is higher than the non-probability variable game state Floating gaming state, non-auxiliary gaming state without assistance for winning at the starting point that will be a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol non-short state), winning at the starting point that will be a lottery opportunity for special games Auxiliary gaming state where there is assistance for (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, in the case where a variable member is attached to the start port, the variable member has a long open period, the variable member open winning probability is high, 1 or a combination of a plurality of combinations, such as a short time for notification as a result of the open lottery).

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

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

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a first main game start port 2210, a second main game start port 2110, an auxiliary game start port 2410, a mechanism such as a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown), various general winning ports, and the like. 1st grand prize opening 2120, 2nd big prize opening 2220, 1st main game symbol display device 2130, 2nd main game symbol display device 2230, production display device 2140, auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, center decoration 192 and out mouth 142 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 2210 includes a first main game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the first main game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start port 2210, and the first main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port 2110 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device 2111 and a second main game start port electric accessory 2112. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 2110, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 changes between a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the second main game start opening 2110 and an open state where the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and due to the presence of the first main game start port 2210, the second main game start port 2110 is arranged. Although the upper part of this is comprised so that it may be plugged up, it is not limited to this. In that case, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are provided apart from each other, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game region 120 (based on the center of the game region) A game ball that is configured to be easily guided to the main game start port 2210 but difficult to be guided to the second main game start port 2110 and flows down to the right side of the game region 120 (based on the center of the game region) is the first main game. It may be configured to be easily guided to the second main game starting port 2110 while being hardly guided to the starting port 2210. It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively. Moreover, although it comprised so that an electrically-driven accessory might be provided in the 2nd main game starting port 2110 side, it is not limited to this, You may comprise so that an electrically-driven accessory may be provided in the 1st main game starting port 2210 side.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2410 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2411. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the auxiliary game start port 2410, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. The entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2410 triggers a lottery for expanding the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, on the upper right side of the game area 120 (based on the center of the game area), there is provided a specific entrance 2500 that is an entrance into which a game ball can enter. A specific entrance entrance entrance detection device 2500a for detecting entrance of a sphere is provided. In addition, the entry of a game ball into the specific entrance 2500 is an opportunity for starting a special game during the operation of a condition device described later (after the right to start a special game is granted).

  Next, a first grand prize winning port 2120 and a second grand prize winning port 2220 are provided above the out port 142, and a game ball that flows down on the right side or the left side (based on the center of the game region) of the game region 120. Is configured to easily pass through an area where the first grand prize winning port 2120 and the second big prize winning port 2220 are arranged before reaching the out port 142.

  Next, the first big winning opening 2120 is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol (or the small hit symbol stop), It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which has a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 includes a first prize detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first electric accessory 2122 (and a first grand prize opening solenoid 2122a), Is provided. Here, the first winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 2120, and generates first big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . The first electric accessory 2122 changes the first grand prize opening 2120 in the first grand prize opening 2120 between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first grand prize win). The mouth solenoid 2122a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second big winning opening 2220 is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol (or stops at the small hit symbol). This is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which has a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 2220 includes a second prize detection device 2221 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second big prize opening electric accessory 2222 (and a second big prize opening solenoid 2222a. And). Here, the second winning detection device 2221 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big winning opening 2220, and generates second big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . Next, the second electric accessory 2222 causes the second grand prize opening 2220 to change between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state second big prize port 2220 in which the game ball is easy to win (second). The big prize opening solenoid 2222a is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the aspect of the second grand prize opening is a form in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is not able to win or difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, for example, a mode in which a bar-like member provided in the second grand prize opening protrudes toward the player side and a retracted state where the rod-like member is retracted with respect to the player side can be adopted ( It may be a so-called velo-type attacker, and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entering the second grand prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game symbol). It is a device that executes the display and the like. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) includes a first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). In addition, the 1st main game symbol display part 2131 (2nd main game symbol display part 2231) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9". ”Is displayed with 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of losing {but not limited to this, a 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later You may comprise so that a 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like the display apparatus 2140. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes an illustration display unit 2311 (illustration display area 2311) where an effect is executed including a variation display of a decorative symbol (not shown), and an unillustrated device. The figure hold display part 2312 (the 1st hold display part 2312a, the 2nd hold display part 2312b) is provided. Here, the figure display unit 2311 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2312 is composed of four lamps (in this example, four on the first main game side and four on the second main game side). Linked with the hold lamp.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control board 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that adds interest to the game content 2320, a sub-sub control unit 2310 that mainly performs effect display, and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prizes received in the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening, A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 having a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout control device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game of the upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches each storage ball into the game area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and pachinko A power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the power of the gaming machine is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out game balls based on the main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board 1000. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker 114, The sub-control board 2000 (in this example, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub-control unit 2310 are arranged on one board) that controls execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp 190, error notification, and the like. A power supply unit 290 that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board 2000 controls the sub-main control unit 2320 that controls various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as decoration pattern change / stop, sound from the speaker 114, lighting of the game effect lamp 190, and error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit 2310 that executes display processing such as decorative display variation display / stop display, hold display, and advance notice display on the effect display device 2140. The main control board 1000, the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub-main control unit 2320, and the sub-sub control unit 2310 include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, and a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU and CPU RAM that temporarily stores data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is installed. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board 1000 includes a winning mouth sensor S {first main game start entrance entrance detection device 2211, second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111, auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device 2411, 1st prize winning opening prize detection device 2121, 2nd big winning prize opening prize detection apparatus 2221, specific entry entrance entrance detection apparatus 2500a, general winning entry detection apparatus (not shown, but the general entry entrance is a prize ball There is a ball entrance that does not perform symbol lottery)}, a drive solenoid (not shown) (the above-mentioned first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a, etc.), information display It is electrically connected to an input / output device that is essential for the progress of the game, such as an LED (not shown), and controls the progress of the game based on an input signal from each input device. Further, the main control board 1000 is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board 3000 and the sub control board 2000 (sub-main control unit 2320 and sub-sub control part 2310). And the like (commands) relating to the award ball payout control board 3000 and information (commands) relating to performance / game progress etc. to the sub-control board 2000. The main control board 1000 can be connected to the hall computer H or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and is connected to the hall computer H via the external connection terminal, whereby the main control board 1000 is connected. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board 1000 and the winning ball payout control board 3000 are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board 1000 and the sub main The control unit 2320 is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board 1000 to the sub-main control unit 2320 (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a device that can be operated by a player and a prize ball payout mechanism 210 for paying out game balls. Connected to the game ball lending device 100. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launching device (launching handle, firing motor, ball feeding device). Etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device 100 is separately provided and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device 100 may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board 2000 is connected to the effect display device 2140 for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker 114, the game effect lamp 190, and other effect drive devices (not shown). In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub control unit 2310 are provided in the sub-control board 2000, and the sub-main control unit 2320 controls the sound output from the speaker 114 and the gaming effect ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp 190 and determination control of display contents 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 2310. It is configured. In this embodiment, the sub-main control unit 2320 and the sub-sub control unit 2310 are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board 2000. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the sub-sub control unit 2310 executes voice control (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes gaming peripheral devices (first main gaming peripheral device A, second main gaming peripheral device B, first and second main gaming shared peripheral device C, auxiliary gaming peripheral device D), A sub-main control unit 2320 (production display control unit 2320) related to the production is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000, so that information can be transmitted. ing. Further, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320) is electrically connected to the sub sub control unit 2310 (effect display means 2310) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320), the sub sub control unit 2310 (effect display means 2310), the prize ball payout control device 3000, and the like store data and programs in hardware. ROM, RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (first main game, second main game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information on the game peripheral device 2000 side. {For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 16R big hit, 4R big hit, losing}, information on fluctuation mode (for example, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc. } And the information transmission control means 1300 (and the command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands), and the prize balls so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various prize openings. Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the payout control device 3000.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and a first to be described later Based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is open and lottery means 1135, The symbol content for determining whether or not the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 for determining whether or not the symbol variation start condition is satisfied, and the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number Decision Means 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to display change and stop of each symbol, and various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the second main game start opening 2110 of the second main game start opening 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160 for performing the game, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the stop pattern of the main game design different from the special game, A small hit game control means 1210 for controlling the small hit game for opening the first big winning hole 2120 (or the second big winning hole 2220), and the current game state regarding the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game Specific game control means 1180 for performing determination of which gaming state is to be transferred, processing for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and current and past gaming states [ For example, the state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability variation game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, auxiliary game state (easy release state, non-easy release state), main game symbols, A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the auxiliary game symbols, on / off statuses of various flags, game states during special games (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is directed to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2110 that determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2210. Second main game start opening entrance determining means 1112 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game entrance entrance determination that determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening 2410 Means 1113 and specific entrance entrance determination means 1115 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the specific entrance 2500.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 2210, and according to the determination result, A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring random numbers (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determination random number, a first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) and a game to the second main game start port 2110 It is determined whether or not the second main game random number is acquired based on the incoming ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main game symbol, etc.) according to the determination result A second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 for acquiring a determined random number, etc., and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired, and executing an auxiliary game random number acquisition determination for acquiring the random number based on the determination result Means 1123.

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

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first main game random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol variation permission has not been given, and based on the determination result, the random number is determined. The first main game symbol holding means 1131 for holding in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the symbol change permission is lowered, and the second acquired in the situation where the second main game symbol change permission is not lowered. It is determined whether or not the main game side random number is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the second main game symbol for holding the random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the holding game 1132 and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is reduced based on the determination result. Up has an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 for holding the auxiliary game symbol reservation information temporary storage means 1133a, the. Here, the first main game symbol holding means 1131, the second main game symbol holding means 1132 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b performs the first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol with respect to success / failure lottery. And a second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 referred to at the time. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the stop symbol and 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). A second main game content determination unit 1142 that determines a stop pattern and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the determination unit 1141 and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number); And auxiliary game content determining means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

  Here, the first main game content determination means 1141 has a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the first main game symbol, The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery table for the first main game normal gaming state, Probability change game → first main game probability change game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game content determination means 1142 has a second main game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The two main game content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the second main game normal game state, the probability Floating game → second main game probability variable game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Furthermore, the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 has an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a includes: Various winning tables that differ depending on the game state are provided (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control means 1150 controls the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first main game symbol for a predetermined time. On the game symbol control means 1151 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231 of the second main game symbol display device 2230, the second main game symbol is controlled to stop and display after changing the second main game symbol for a predetermined time. If random numbers are temporarily stored in the control means 1152, the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, the random number hold means temporarily Main game symbol hold release control means 1154 for determining whether to prioritize fluctuations in the main game symbol based on the stored random number, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit 242 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 Above, and an auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 for performing the control for stopping the display after varying the predetermined time auxiliary game design.

  Here, the first main game symbol control means 1151 further includes first main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the first main game content determination means 1141. doing. The first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second main game symbol control means 1152 further has second main game symbol change time management means 1152a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the second main game content determination means 1142. doing. The second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes a second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is satisfied. Judgment means 1161 and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the second main game starting port 2110 are provided.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the conditions for shifting to the special game are satisfied. Specifically, the special game (bonus) execution permission flag is generated. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not there is satisfied and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds) Etc.) in a special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and a special game (big hit) in which the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition. Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, opening and closing time of the first big prize winning port 2120 and the second big prize winning port 2220) And a between management unit 1174. Here, the special game execution means 1173 further includes a jackpot start demo time timer 1173a for timing the jackpot start demo time. The special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 (table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the small hit game control means 1210 has a small hit start demonstration time timer 1210a for counting the small hit start demonstration time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time-shortage counter 1181a capable of counting the number of times the main game symbol has changed in the time-reduced game state. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared with the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time reduction in this embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (excluding a probability change game with no time limit limitation). ). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has, for example, a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability-change game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes. Good (in the case of pachinko machines with a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 is a first main game state temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state in the first main game (game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop). 1191, second main game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second main game (game from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop), and current in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing the game state and the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of game balls won in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Special game-related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporary storage, and the current game state in the specific game (for example, the remaining number of time reductions, each of the specific game The specific game-related information temporary storage means 1195 for temporarily storing the flag off, etc.), a has.

  Here, the first main game state temporary storage means 1191 is a first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the first main game, and the first main game state that is currently changing. And a first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game symbols (first main game symbols satisfying the change start condition).

  The second main game state temporary storage means 1192 includes second flag temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the second main game, and the second main game that is currently changing. There is a second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the symbol (second main game symbol for which the variation start condition is satisfied).

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 temporarily stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). It has storage means 1193a and auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which change start conditions are established). .

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral devices C, which are shared peripheral devices on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device D related to the auxiliary game, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320), the sub sub control Part 2310 (effect display device 2310) and the like. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit 2320 are included in the game results, including the variation of the decoration pattern in time synchronized with the variation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B has a second main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of displaying a stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit). And a second grand prize winning port 2220 that is in a closed state during a normal game, and an open state under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit), and a no-pick-up detection state ( (A state in which a game ball is detected but includes a configuration in which the detection is invalid), and after the stop symbol display of the winning symbol, a specific entrance 2500 that is in a detected state for a predetermined period under a predetermined condition ,have. As will be described later, the entry of a game ball into the specific entrance 2500 is for starting a special game while a condition device described later is in operation (after the right to start a special game is granted). (With the function of exercising the right to start a special game), but depending on the gaming state (for example, if the right to start a special game is not granted) Not only the function of exercising the right to start a special game, but also a trigger for informing the launch intensity of the game ball (or suggestion, for example, information output "Please return to left-handed") (Information It may be configured to have a function of generating a trigger for performing output.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device D includes an auxiliary game start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110, and a stop display and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. And an auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 capable of supporting the above.

  Here, the effect display control means (sub-main control section) 2320, display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display Decoration design display control means 2322 for controlling the control process, equipment holding information display control means 2323 for managing the number of decoration symbols held and holding display processing, and production general information temporarily for temporarily storing information related to the production control. A storage means 2324, a demonstration effect control means 2325 for controlling the effect display of the big hit start demonstration and the small hit start demo, and an information transmission / reception control means 2400 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit 2310 side. ing. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the first main game and the second main game from the main controller 1000 side. .

  Next, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 is based on the information from the main controller 1000 side, and the decorative symbol display content determining means 2322a for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol display variation A drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c for temporarily storing various types of information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.), and a diagram variation time management timer 2322d for measuring the variation time of the decorative symbols, ,have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a has a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table 2322a-1 which is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol (the table of the table). Details are not shown).

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a for temporarily storing information related to the hold related to the decorative design.

  Next, the demonstration effect control means 2325 has a specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a for detecting the entrance timing to the specific entrance 2500.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control part) 2310 displays image on the decorative symbol display area 2311, the first hold display part 2312a, and the second hold display part 2312b which are display areas on the effect display device 2140. 2313 and sub information transmission / reception control means 2450 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub main control unit 2320 side.

  The first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means 2310 is an effect. The display control unit 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display means 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320. Means that. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and the other peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by main controller 1000. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the gaming machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), the main controller 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button in step 3002, and resets the RAM (clear RAM) button of the power supply unit 290. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 3002, in step 3004, main controller 1000 clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in gaming state temporary storage means 1190) on the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 3006, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub main control unit 2320 side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, the command may be set at this timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 3014. On the other hand, if No in step 3002, the main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main controller 1000 in step 3008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power failure and the RAM area stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, at step 3010, main controller 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption has been backed up to RAM correctly). If YES in step 3010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 3004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up in the RAM in Step 3010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in Step 3011, the main controller 1000 stores various backups stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main gaming device 1000 An information command is acquired, and in step 3012, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2320 side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 3014. Next, at step 3014, the main controller 1000 executes an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms as a hardware interrupt) related to the main process on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 1000 in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in FIG. 11 is executed), and the process proceeds to step 3020. . After the transition to step 3020, main controller 1000 repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. Main controller 1000 executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on an interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1650, main controller 1000 executes a small hit game control process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) performs a prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout mechanism 210, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board 3000 is executed and processing for managing the result is executed. Next, at step 1800, main controller 1000 executes external signal output processing (output of information to external terminal board, hall computer H, etc.). Next, in step 1900, main controller 1000 executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit) and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main controller 1000 is configured such that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the process of FIG. Is done. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (NMI interrupt in this example), in step 3604, main controller 1000 sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 3606, main controller 1000 prohibits writing to the RAM area, prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to power-off waiting loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in Step 1102, the auxiliary game entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 adds 1 hold ball in the form of setting the random number in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the electric accessory drive determination process in step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination 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 electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 to acquire the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), and Referring to the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a, a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side gaming state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on) Is selected with a higher probability than in the case of being off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time managing means 1153a stores the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 in the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) related to the variable time is set. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns on the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1153 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153 a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b, acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 relates to the opening time of the electric accessory in the opening timer 1162 based on the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (the flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) is set. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110. Next, at step 1238, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric-operated article releasing flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (main game content determination random number acquisition 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. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, whether or not the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 has received the first main game start port entrance information from the first entrance detection device 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and holds on the main game (especially the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining the success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1312, the first main game symbol holding means 1131 stores the first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1313, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2320. To do. Next, in step 1314, whether or not the second main game start port entrance determining means 1112 has received the second main game start port entrance information from the second entrance detection device 2111 of the second main game start port 2110. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a and holds on the main game (especially the second main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1316, in step 1318, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game content determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, in step 1324, the second main game symbol hold means 1132 stores the second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. Next, in step 1325, the information transmission control unit 1300 sets information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired (pending occurrence command) in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2320. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1314, and in the case of No in step 1314 and step 1316, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display 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 2320 in steps 1313 and 1325. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and the information indicating that a random number has been acquired can be substituted by these pieces of information.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game symbol hold release control unit 1154 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a and confirms whether or not there is a hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second main game symbol display process described later and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) However, this is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this (the pending digest based on the winning order and both main game symbols are simultaneously executed in parallel). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery for lottery.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1403, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 determines whether or not the variation start condition of the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is satisfied. Here, the variation start condition is, for example, not in a special game (including during the operation of a condition device described later), no main game symbol is changing, and there is a hold of any main game symbol It is to be. Next, in the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a), is read. Next, in step 1406, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) uses the read main game side random number as the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a (second main game storage unit). The game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a) is deleted and the remaining temporarily stored information is shifted (holding digestion process).

  Next, in Step 1410-1, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the first main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-1 (second main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-3) corresponding to each gaming state. Based on one main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, a winning lottery random number), a main game symbol winning lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step 1410-2.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 (second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1410-2, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) determines the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination means 1142). Referring to the game content determination lottery table 1142a), the main game symbol stoppage based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number) The symbols are determined and temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b).

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (particularly, an example of a stop symbol determination table). . As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A, 5A, 7A” and “ 1B, 5B, 7B "), one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol.

  Next, in step 1410-3, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) determines the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content) corresponding to each game state. Refer to the content determination lottery table 1142a) and change the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (first main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number). The mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), and the process proceeds to Step 1415.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (in particular, an example of a variation mode determination table). . As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short time flag state. In other words, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short-time flag is off (relative to the short-time game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent.

  Next, in step 1415, the information transmission control means 1300 causes the command (stop symbol) relating to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b). Information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and a command related to the current gaming state (symbol variation display start instruction command) are set in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. . Next, in step 1416, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) uses the predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol for the first main game symbol variation management. The timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1) is set. In step 1417, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is the first main game symbol of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). On the display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231), in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), Start the variable display. Next, in step 1418, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). Then, the process proceeds to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1419, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) sets the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time relating to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. . If Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits a command transmission symbol (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2320, indicating that the symbol variation has ended. Set to 1301. Next, in step 1423, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The variable display of the main game symbol on the symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) is stopped, and the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is stopped. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1424, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) sets the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Turn off. Next, in step 1430, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) stores the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b). With reference to it, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped by the fluctuation is a jackpot symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190. To do. Here, the conditional device is a common name for granting a right to start a special game (big hit game). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “conditional device is activated” and the special game is started. At this time, the “conditioning device is deactivated”. Next, in step 1450, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) executes a specific game end determination process described later, and performs the next process (special game operation condition determination in step 1500). Process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1430, in step 1434, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is the first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game symbol information). Referring to temporary storage means 1192b), it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped by the fluctuation is a small hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) turns on the small hit flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, Control goes to step 1450. In the case of No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 decrements (decrements) the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458 and step 1460, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195, and performs the next processing (step 1500). (Special game operation condition determination process). In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1510, in step 1510, the specific entrance entrance determination means 1115 has received new entrance entrance ball information from the specific entrance entrance detection device 2500a, in other words, For example, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the specific entrance 2500 under the condition that the condition device is operating. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1516, the condition determining means 1171 sends a big hit specific entry entrance command indicating the entry of the game ball into the specific entrance during operation of the condition device on the sub-main control unit side. To send to. Next, in step 1522, the special game control unit 1170 turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short flag / auxiliary game short flag) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1195. To. Next, in step 1524, the special game control means 1170 clears the value of the time reduction counter 1181a. Next, in step 1526, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1528, the condition determination means turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1510, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 14 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 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, 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 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1609, the special game execution means 1173 sets and starts the big hit start demonstration time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big hit start demonstration time timer 1173a, and the process proceeds to step 1611. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1611. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (small hit game control process in step 1650).

  Next, in step 1611, the special game execution control means 1173 refers to the timer value of the jackpot start demonstration time timer 1173a and determines whether or not the jackpot start demonstration time has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1611, in step 1612, the information transmission control means 1300 sends a command transmission buffer for transmitting information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game to the sub-main control unit side. Set to 1301. Next, in step 1613, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 1613, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 1624 without performing the processes of Steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1613, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second grand prize opening 2220 is opened, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer), and the process proceeds to Step 1624. Next, in step 1624, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a gaming state command (for example, the current number of rounds, number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. The command transmission buffer 1301 is set, and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (especially the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time for opening the big prize opening has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1628, the process proceeds to the next process (small hit game control process in step 1650).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, at step 1640, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (special game end display instruction command) to end the special game in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2320 side. To do. In step 9000, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (small hit game control process in step 1650). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1611 and step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (small hit game control process in step 1650).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b or the second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b, and the jackpot symbol related to the special game is a probable big hit symbol ( For example, it is determined whether or not 5A, 5B, 7A, and 7B). In the case of Yes in step 9002, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game probability change flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to step 9021. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9002, the process proceeds to step 9021 without executing step 9004.

  Next, in step 9021, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined number (for example, 70) as the value of the time reduction number counter 1181a. Next, in step 9024, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game short time flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, at step 9026, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag of the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the small hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the small hit game control means 1210 turns off the small hit flag and turns on the small hit execution flag in the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means 1190. To. Next, in step 1658, the small hit game control means 1210 sets and starts the small hit start demonstration time (for example, 25 seconds) in the small hit start demonstration time timer 1210a, and proceeds to step 1662. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1660, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is on. If Yes in step 1660, the process proceeds to step 1662.

  Next, in step 1662, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the pitch detection flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1663, the small hit game control means 1210 has received new specific entrance entrance information from the specific entrance entrance detection device 2500a, in other words, It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the specific entrance 2500 under a situation where the hit demo time is being performed. In the case of Yes in step 1663, in step 1664, the small hit control means 1210 sub-submits a small hit hour specific entry entrance command indicating the entry of the game ball into the specific entrance during the small hit demonstration time. Transmit to the control unit side. Next, in step 1665, the small hit game control means 1210 turns on the ball detection flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to step 1666. Note that if the answer is No in step 1662 and step 1663, the process proceeds to step 1666.

  Next, in step 1666, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the timer value of the small hit start demonstration time timer 1210a, and determines whether or not the small hit start demonstration time has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1666, in step 1668, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the release timer 1162, and whether or not the release timer is not timed, in other words, whether the big winning opening is being opened. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1668, in step 1670, the small hit game control means 1210 sets the opening timer 1162 to the opening time (for example, 0.6 seconds) of the first big winning port 2120 (or the second big winning port 2220). Set. Next, at step 1672, the small hit game control means 1210 opens the first big prize opening 2120 (or the second big prize opening 2220) and starts the release timer 1162 (the timer value is counted down). The process proceeds to step 1674. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1668, the process proceeds to step 1684.

  Next, in step 1684, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not there is a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. If “Yes” is determined in step 1684, the process proceeds to step 1678. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1684, in step 1676, the small hit game control means 1210 refers to the release timer 1162 to determine whether a predetermined time (0.6 seconds in this example) relating to the opening of the big prize opening has elapsed. Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 1676, the process proceeds to step 1678.

  Next, in step 1678, the small hit game control means 1210 stops the driving of the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to perform the first. The big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is closed. In step 1680, the small hit game control means 1210 stops and resets the release timer 1162. Next, at step 1681, the small hit game control means 1210 turns off the ball detection flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, in step 1682, the small hit game control means 1210 turns off the small hit execution flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). . In addition, also in the case of No in step 1660, step 1666, and step 1676, the processing shifts to the next processing (prize ball payout processing in step 1700).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2320 side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board 2000 side (particularly on the sub-main control unit 2320 side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 5A is a process on the sub-board side that is executed after resetting when the gaming machine is powered on. That is, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the process proceeds to a loop process that repeatedly executes step 5000, which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2320. Here, when Step 5000 is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in Step 5600, the effect display control means 2320 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 5700, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 5800, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a demo display control process described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game display control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a display command transmission control process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-sub control unit side), and ends the repeat process routine.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S5000 to S7000) is loop-processed after reset. Also, the process of FIG. 7C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit 2320, and the signal from the STB signal line of the main control board 1000 described above is one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit 2320. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (step 4700). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit 2320 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 4800, the sub main control unit 2320 displays the command input port (from the main controller 1000 side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 4900, based on the confirmation result, the sub-main control unit 2320 is transmitted from the main control device 1000 side to the RAM on the sub-main control unit 2320 side (main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a in this example). The command is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 5600 in FIG. First, in step 5602, the on-hold information display control unit 2323 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a, and receives a new on-hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5602, in step 5604, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 5606, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 draws hold information (particularly, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main controller 1000 side. The information is temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage unit 2323a, and the process proceeds to Step 5620. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5602, in step 5610, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and has received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main controller 1000 side? Determine whether or not. If YES in step 5610, in step 5612, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Next, in step 5614, the drawing hold information display control unit 2323 deletes the holding information related to the symbol variation from the drawing holding information temporary storage unit 2323a and shifts the remaining holding information. Next, in step 5616, the effect display control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 5620. Next, in step 5620, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 makes full use of the effect display means 2310 on the effect display device 2140 (in particular, the first hold display portion 2312a and the second hold display portion 2312b). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the figure hold information temporary storage means 2323a are turned on and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 5700). If No in step 5610, the process moves to step 5620.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 5700 in FIG. First, in step 5702, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 5702, in step 5704, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 5706, the figure display content determination unit 2322a determines the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the figure variation content determination. With reference to the lottery table 2322a-1, the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined and temporarily stored in the equipment display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Here, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a big hit (1A, 1B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B in this example), and three symbols will be aligned, and in case of a loss, the three symbols will not be aligned. It becomes.

  Next, in step 5708, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns on the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing in step 5800). To do. Even in the case of No in step 5702, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 5800).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 5800 in FIG. First, in step 5802, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5802, in step 5804, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 5806, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 turns on the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 5809, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 starts the drawing variation time management timer 2322d, and proceeds to step 5810. In the case of No in step 5802, the process proceeds to step 5810.

  Next, in step 5810, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5810, in step 5812, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 changes the decorative symbol based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the drawing change time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. It is determined whether or not the start timing has been reached. If Yes in step 5812, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets a decorative symbol change display command in step 5814, and the process proceeds to step 5830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5812, in step 5816, the decoration symbol display control means 2322 is based on the variation pattern temporarily stored in the drawing variation time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing or final display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 5816, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command or fixed display command) in step 5818, and proceeds to step 5830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5816, in step 5820, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 displays the preview image based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the drawing change time management timer 2322d and the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Whether or not the display timing of the reach image has been reached. If Yes in step 5820, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 sets an image display command related to the notice image or reach image in step 5822, and the process proceeds to step 5830. In the case of No in step 5820, the process proceeds to step 5830.

  Next, in step 5830, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a, the main control device 1000 side starts the main game. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 5830, in step 5838, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2322d. Next, in step 5840, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (demonstration display control processing in step 6000). In addition, also when it is No at step 5810 or step 5830, it transfers to the following process (demonstration display control process of step 6000).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the demonstration display control process according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and determines whether or not the demonstration display execution flag is on. If YES in step 6002, the process proceeds to step 6010. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6002, in step 6004, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the main information temporary storage means 2321a, and a new winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the main game symbol. It is determined whether it has been done. In the case of Yes in step 6004, in step 6005, the demonstration effect control means 2325 turns on the demonstration display execution flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6006, the demonstration effect control means 2325 gives a right-handed instruction effect (for example, an effect instructing to fire a game ball toward the right board surface of the game area 120) on the effect display device 2140. And notifies the player that the game ball needs to enter the specific entrance 2500. Next, in step 6008, the demonstration effect control means 2325 starts the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, and proceeds to step 6010.

  Next, in step 6010, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a, and whether or not the big hit time specific entry entrance command is received from the main controller 1000 side (main side). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6010, in step 6100, the demonstration effect control means 2325 executes a jackpot start demonstration display control process described later, and proceeds to step 6014. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6010, in step 6012, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a and enters the small hitting specific entrance entrance ball from the main controller 1000 side (main side). Determine whether a command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 6012, in step 6200, the demonstration effect control means 2325 executes a small hit start demonstration display control process described later, and proceeds to step 6014.

  Next, in step 6014, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the timer value of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, and whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) has elapsed since the timer start. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6014, in step 6016, the demonstration effect control means 2325 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 6016, in step 6018, the demonstration effect control means 2325 executes a jackpot confirmation display for informing the player that the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol on the effect display device 2140. (The display control process during special game in step 6300) is transferred to.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6016, in step 6020, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays on the effect display device 2140 a small hit confirmation display that informs the player that the stop symbol is a small hit symbol ( (5 seconds) is executed (when the small hit confirmation display is completed, the small hit game is started immediately, and the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is opened). Next, in step 6022 and step 6024, the demonstration effect control means 2325 stops the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, resets it (zero clear), and within the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. The demonstration display execution flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 6300). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 6004 and step 6014, the processing shifts to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 6300).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the jackpot start demonstration display control process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the demonstration effect control means 2325 stops the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325 a and confirms the entrance timing to the specific entrance. Next, in step 6104, the demonstration effect control means 2325 determines that the confirmed entry timing is a predetermined timing a (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a is 0 to 10 seconds). It is determined whether or not it is an incoming ball. In the case of Yes in Step 6104, in Step 6106, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the common hit effect A (10 seconds) on the effect display device 2140, and subsequently displays the jackpot confirmed effect (20 seconds), Control goes to step 6130.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6104, in Step 6110, the demonstration effect control means 2325 indicates that the confirmed entry timing is the predetermined timing b (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered in 10 to 15 seconds. In the case of Yes in Step 6110, in Step 6116, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the common hit effect B (5 seconds) on the effect display device 2140, and subsequently displays the jackpot confirmed effect (25 seconds), Control goes to step 6130.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6110, in step 6120, the demonstration effect control means 2325 indicates that the confirmed entry timing is a predetermined timing c and d (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a). It is determined whether or not the entry is at a time of 15 seconds or more. In the case of Yes in step 6120, in step 6126, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the jackpot finalizing effect (30 seconds) on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to step 6130. Here, the predetermined timing c is a period in which the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a is 15 to 20 seconds. In addition, the predetermined timing d is a period in which the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a is 20 seconds or more, in other words, the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit for the player. This is a period after the fact that it is a symbol is notified. Note that if the answer is No in Step 6126, the process proceeds to Step 6130.

  Next, in step 6130 and step 6132, the demonstration effect control means 2325 resets (zero clears) the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, and is in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Turns off the display execution flag and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the small hit start demonstration display control process according to the subroutine of Step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the demonstration effect control means 2325 stops the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a and confirms the entrance timing to the specific entrance. Next, in step 6204, the demonstration effect control means 2325 determines that the confirmed entry timing is a predetermined timing a (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a is 0 to 10 seconds). It is determined whether or not it is an incoming ball. In the case of Yes in Step 6204, in Step 6206, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the common hitting effect A (10 seconds) on the effect display device 2140, and then the small hit confirmation effect (25-10-a seconds). ) Is displayed, and the flow shifts to Step 6230.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6204, in step 6210, the demonstration effect control means 2325 determines that the confirmed entry timing is the predetermined timing b (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered in 10 to 15 seconds. In the case of Yes in step 6210, in step 6216, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the common hitting effect B (5 seconds) on the effect display device 2140, and then the small hit confirmation effect (25-5-b seconds). ) Is displayed, and the flow shifts to Step 6230.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6210, in Step 6220, the demonstration effect control means 2325 determines that the confirmed entry timing is the predetermined timing c (the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a. 15-20 seconds), it is determined whether or not the ball has entered. In the case of Yes in Step 6220, in Step 6226, the demonstration effect control means 2325 displays the small hit finalizing effect (25-c seconds) on the effect display device 2140 and proceeds to Step 6230. Here, the predetermined timing c is a period in which the elapsed time from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a is 15 to 20 seconds, but the small hit start demo time (25 seconds in this example). In order to secure the display of the small hit finalizing effect (for example, 5 seconds at the shortest), there is a margin of 5 seconds before the end of the small hit start demo time. If no entry to the specific entrance 2500 is detected even after 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, in step 6020 in the demo display control process described above. The small hit confirmation display is executed. In the case of No in step 6226, the process proceeds to step 6230.

  Next, in step 6230 and step 6232, the demonstration effect control means 2325 resets (zero clears) the specific entrance entrance timing detection timer 2325a, and is within the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Turns off the display execution flag and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6302, in Step 6304, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6310 and step 6312, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and the big hit on the effect display device 2140. A start display is made (appropriate display is made based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 6318.

  Next, in step 6318, the effect display control means 2320 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (the type of game play or jackpot). Etc. based on the above etc.) Next, in step 6320, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a 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 6320, in step 6322, the effect display control means 2320 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 (appropriate display is performed based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 6324, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000). . It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 6304 and step 6320, the process proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000).

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Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, after the stop of the winning symbol (big hit symbol), the upper part of the figure shows {specific entry entrance (for example, entry to the entry entrance 2500 becomes effective)} 6 seconds later. 5 is a timing chart showing the operation contents when a game ball entering 2500 is detected. On the other hand, the lower part of the figure is a timing chart showing the operation contents when a game ball enters the specific entrance 2500 after 6 seconds from the stop of the winning symbol (small winning symbol).

  First, the upper part of the figure will be explained. In the normal game state (non-probability variation game state and non-time-reduced game state), at the timing shown in FIG. When the winning symbol “7A (16R probability variation big hit)” is stopped and displayed, the condition device is activated and the entry to the specific entrance (specific entrance 2500 in this example) is valid. At the same time, on the sub-side (sub-main control unit 2320 side), a right-handed instruction effect display for instructing the player to hit the right and pass the game ball to the specific entrance 2500 is executed.

  Next, at the timing 2 in the figure {6 seconds after the specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance 2500) becomes valid}, the entrance to the specific entrance 2500 is detected. As a result, the condition device is in an inoperative state, the specific entrance 2500 is also disabled, and the entry to the specific entrance 2500 is made 6 seconds after the specific entrance 2500 becomes valid. Due to the detection, the jackpot start demonstration time of “30 seconds” is started. On the sub-side (sub-main control unit 2320 side), the right-handed instruction effect ends, and as an effect during the 30 second jackpot start demonstration time, first, a 10-second common hit effect (for example, common hit effect A) ) Is executed. Here, since the common hitting effect A is the same effect as the case where the game ball is passed through the specific entrance 2500 at the time of a small hit, for the player, whether the “win” is “big hit” or “ It is an effect that is difficult to determine whether it is a “small hit”.

  Next, at the timing of 3 in the figure, with the end of the 10-second common hitting effect A, the jackpot finalizing effect is executed for 20 seconds, which is the remaining time of the 30-second jackpot start demonstration time, and the player Therefore, it is possible to determine that the “hit” is “hit”.

  Next, at the timing of 4 in the figure, the special game (in this example, the jackpot symbol is “7A”) when the jackpot finalizing effect for 20 seconds (30 seconds jackpot start demonstration time) has ended. Therefore, the 16R special game) is started.

  On the other hand, in the lower part of the figure, in the situation of the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time-reduced gaming state), at the timing a in the figure, the first main game side wins or loses, When the winning symbol “KA (1R small hit)” is stopped and displayed, a small hit demonstration time of 25 seconds starts, and on the sub side (sub main control unit 2320 side) As an effect during the start demonstration time, first, a right-handed instruction effect (the same effect as when the big hit symbol is stopped) is executed.

  Next, at the timing of b in the figure (six seconds after the right-handed instruction effect is executed), the right-handed instruction effect ends when the entry to the specific entrance 2500 is detected. Further, the common hitting effect A for 10 seconds is executed due to the fact that the ball entering the specific entrance 2500 is detected at the timing 6 seconds after the right-handed instruction effect is executed. Here, since the common hitting effect A is the same effect as when the game ball is passed through the specific entrance 2500 at the time of big hit, for the player, whether the “hit” is “big hit” or “small It is an effect that is difficult to determine whether it is a “winning”.

  Next, at the timing of c in the figure, with the completion of the 10-second common hit effect A, the small hit finalizing effect is executed for 9 seconds which is the remaining time of the 25 second small hit start demonstration time, and the game The person can determine that the “hit” is “small hit”.

  Next, at the timing of d in the figure, the special game (in this example, the small hit symbol “KA” is triggered by the end of the 9 second small hit finalizing effect (25 second small hit start demonstration time). Therefore, 1R small hit game) is started.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the present embodiment, after the main game symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol (big hit symbol), to the specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance 2500) In the gaming machine that is configured to shift to special games when the entry of the game ball of the game is detected, the effect of the first half of the effect by stopping the big hit symbol and the effect when stopping the small hit symbol By sharing the same, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit even when winning a small hit, and to improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, when the winning symbol (big winning symbol and small winning symbol) is stopped, a plurality of common hits having different performance execution times based on the timing at which the game ball enters the specific entrance (for example, the specific entrance 2500). Select one effect from among the effects (the same effect for big hits and small hits, where it is difficult for the player to determine whether the “hit” is “big hit” or “small hit”) It is configured to Here, the purpose of such a configuration is that when a small hit occurs in this embodiment, even if a game ball does not enter the specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance 2500), a small hit start demonstration This is due to the opening of the grand prize opening with the passage of time. In other words, until the opening of the big prize opening triggered by the small hit, in other words, in order to complete the common hit effect within the remaining time of the small hit start demo time, the common hit effect according to the remaining time. Since there is a need to change the type (effect execution time) (select an effect that has an execution time that is less than the remaining time), the common accent effect that is executed at the time of a small hit is used as a reference (the type of the common effect effect is changed) It is constructed so that the common roaring effect performed at the time of the big hit becomes the same operation. Such a configuration is based on the premise that “small hit start demo time” ≦ “big hit start demo time”. For example, “small hit start demo time”> “ If it is configured to be a “big hit start demo time”, a configuration may be required to complete the common hitting production within the remaining time of the big hit start demo time (entering the specific entrance at the time of the big hit) Depending on the ball timing, it is supplemented that the big winning opening may be opened after the symbol stop and before the “small hit start demo time” and the period of synchronization expire. In this embodiment, the winning symbol stop display period (so-called variable fixed time), from when the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed until the specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance 2500) becomes effective. The period (a so-called specific entrance validation demonstration period) is not taken into consideration, but the common accent production may be completed in consideration of these periods. As a further modification, the following configuration (as shown in <Configuration Example 1> to <Configuration Example 4>) may be employed. <Configuration Example 1> The time value used for the big hit finalizing effect executed at the time of the big hit is matched with the time value used for the small hit finalizing effect executed at the time of the small hit (= in the situation where the big hit is actually generated, The big hit finalizing effect is performed at the same time value as the small hitting effect time that can be assumed in the case of occurrence of the hit, that is, in the case of taking the example of FIG. It is configured to be 9 seconds according to the production). By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent whether the big hit or the small win is won due to the length of the production time. <Configuration Example 2> With respect to <Configuration Example 1> described above, the difference time at the big hit (in the example of FIG. 25, “20-9 11 seconds”, “timing 4−timing d” on the timing chart) Is the difference time, but in this example, it simply refers to the time value from the completion of the jackpot finalizing effect to the start of the special game), the standby effect until the special game at the time of the big hit is started Alternatively, an effect execution time may be adjusted by executing an effect that repeats a predetermined effect or a continuous display effect of a still screen. <Structure Example 3> With regard to <Structure Example 1> described above, the jackpot finalizing effect that is adjusted at the time of the small hit (with the same value as the small hit effect time that can be assumed when the small hit is generated) It may be the same as the small hit finalizing effect at the time of hitting, and may be configured to perform the revival effect at the subsequent difference time. <Configuration Example 4> When a big hit occurs, such a common hit effect is not necessarily performed, but a notification that the big hit is definitive is made in advance and a specific entrance is aimed (in other words, It may be configured to be executed in combination with an effect (the same is true when the game ball is passed through the specific entrance, and the confirmation notification is not made in advance but is confirmed in advance).

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Although not illustrated in the present embodiment, the entry of a game ball into a specific entrance (in this example, the specific entrance 2500) is not triggered by the start of a special game (for example, the big hit symbol has stopped) A big hit (a big hit symbol) may be provided. In addition, for example, after performing the same effect as that at the time of the small hit, it may be configured to be able to execute the effect of notifying that the big hit (so-called resurgence effect). Further, in this example, only the big hit time and the small hit time are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the fluctuation fixed time when the “lost” symbol is stopped (for example, 30 when a specific lose symbol is stopped). Even during a part of the production of the symbol that is fixedly displayed for a second and no new symbol variation starts, the same effect as the production of the demonstration time when the “big hit” or “small hit” symbol is stopped May be configured, and in such a configuration, it is possible to create further diversity of production. Moreover, in this embodiment, although illustrated about only the case where one specific entrance is provided, it is not limited to this, It is provided with a plurality of specific entrances, and it enters any specific entrance Depending on whether or not it is possible to change the profit rate given to the player after transition to the special game state {for example, the maximum number of rounds at the time of the special game can be changed, the specific game state (probability fluctuation after the special game) (Game state, time shortened game state) and / or the number of continuations when transitioning to a specific game state can be changed, the average time of symbol variation time after the end of a special game can be changed, etc. Also good.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 First main game start entrance entrance judgment means 1112 2nd main game start entrance entrance judgment means, 1113 Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judgment means 1115 Entrance entrance determination means, 1120 random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 first main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1122 second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1130 hold control means 1131 first 1 main game symbol holding means, 1131a first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132 second main game symbol holding means, 1132a second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1133 auxiliary game symbol holding means, 1133a auxiliary game symbol holding Temporary information storage means 1135 Win / fail lottery means 1135a Special game transition determination means 1135b No-lot table, 1135b-1 First main game pass / fail lottery table 1135b-3 Second main game pass / fail lottery table, 1138 Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1140 Symbol content determining means, 1141 First main game content determining means 1141a First main game content determination lottery table, 1142 Second main game content determination means 1142a Second main game content determination lottery table, 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table, 1150 Display control means 1151 First main game symbol control means, 1151a First main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 First main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 Second main game symbol control means 1152a Second main game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 2nd main game symbol variation management timer 1154 main game Design hold release control means, 1153 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1153a Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means, 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1161 Electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means 1162 Open timer 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1173a Big hit start demo time timer, 1174 Special game time management means 1174a Special game timer, 1210 Small hit game control means 1210a Timer for small hit start demo time, 1180 Specific game control means 1181, Specific game end condition determination means, 1181a Time-shortage counter 1190 Game state temporary storage means, 1191 First main game state temporary storage means 1191a first flag temporary storage means, 1191b first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192 second main game state temporary storage means, 1192a second flag temporary storage means 1192b second main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1193 auxiliary game state Temporary storage means 1193a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means, 1193b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1194 Special game related information temporary storage means, 1195 Specific game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Award Ball payout determining means 2000 game peripheral device 2210 first main game start port, 2211 first ball detection device 2130 first main game symbol display device, 2131 first main game symbol display unit 2132 first main game symbol hold display unit, 2110 2nd main game start port 2111 2nd entry Ejecting device, 2112 Electric accessory 2230 Second main game symbol display device, 2231 Second main game symbol display unit 2232 Second main game symbol hold display unit, 2120 First big prize opening 2121 First prize detection device, 2122 1 Electric character 2220 2nd big prize opening, 2221 2nd prize detection device 2222 2nd electric game 2500, specific ball entrance 2500a specific ball entrance ball detection device, 2410 auxiliary game ball entrance 2411 ball detection device, 2420 Auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2320 Production display control means (sub-main control board), 2321 Display information receiving unit 2321a Main side information temporary storage unit, 2322 Decorative symbol display control Means 2322a Drawing display content determination means, 2322a-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 23 22c Drawing display related information temporary storage means, 2322d Drawing variation time management timer 2323 Drawing hold information display control means, 2323a Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2324 Production general information temporary storage means, 2325 Demo production control means 2325a Specific input Sphere entrance timing detection timer, 2400 information transmission / reception control means 2310, effect display means (sub-sub control board), 2450 sub-information transmission / reception control means 2313, image display control means 2311, decorative symbol display area, 2312a first reserved display portion 2312b second Hold display unit 3000 Prize ball payout control device

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A specific entrance where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying the identification information;
One or more information output units capable of outputting information; and
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A secondary game unit that controls information output to the one or more information output units,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When satisfying the variation start condition of the identification information, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information based on the random number,
Based on the content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section;
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means is in a predetermined mode, special gaming state transition right granting means for granting a right to transition to a special gaming state where the variable winning opening can be opened;
In a situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised, the right to transition to the special gaming state is held until the gaming ball enters the specific entrance, and the game ball enters the specific entrance Special gaming state transfer right exercising control means to shift to the special gaming state in the case of,
Special game start standby control means for controlling the variable prize opening to be closed until a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the special game state;
If the stop identification information stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means is in a specific mode different from the predetermined mode, the right of transition to the special gaming state is not granted, and at least the specific period A next game start standby control means for controlling so as not to satisfy the variation start condition,
The subsidiary game department
Information output control means capable of outputting information related to whether or not the right to transition to the special gaming state is granted at the information output unit when the stop identification information is stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means. Prepared,
The information output control means
In a situation where a game ball has entered the specific entrance before the predetermined period and the synchronization period have elapsed since the predetermined mode or the specific mode was stopped and displayed by the identification information display control means, the specific mode The period before the passage of the specific period and the synchronization period after entering the entrance, or the period before the passage of the predetermined period and the synchronization period after entering the entry slot Information that is partly or entirely common when the right to transition to the special gaming state is granted as the information corresponding to the output period and when the right to transition to the special gaming state is not granted as the information corresponding to the output period A pachinko game machine that can output

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