JP5765792B1 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pachinko gaming machine that improves the fun of a game related to a reserved prefetching effect. As a predetermined information during a period in which a certain variation unit is performed, first information for notifying an execution expectation of a special game in a certain variation unit is output, and after the output of the first information, After suggesting or notifying whether or not a special game can be executed in a certain variable unit, the possibility of executing a special game based on the above-mentioned hold information relating to the unsettled hold that exists at the time when a certain variable unit is started. Output second information to be notified. [Selection] Figure 27

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

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

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

JP 2004-236974 A JP 2010-035648 A JP 2011-172661 A JP 2013-198559 A JP 2013-009950 A

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

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A sub game unit that controls information output to the information output unit,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, the random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the satisfaction of the variation display start condition of the identification information and controlling the hold to occur, and
When the variable display start condition for the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit according to the result of the determination of the validity based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When it is possible to transmit game information necessary for information output executed on the side of the sub-game unit to the side of the sub-game unit and a certain hold is newly generated, the change display start condition of the identification information related to the certain hold is set. Before being satisfied, it is configured to be able to transmit the hold information regarding the random number related to the certain hold to the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Based on the game information transmitted from the main game unit, it is configured to be able to control the content output in the information output unit,
It is configured to output the production information during the period in which a certain fluctuation unit is performed, after the identification information is displayed variably until it is stopped.
The production information output during a period in which a certain variation unit is performed is a content for notifying the execution expectation of the special game after the end of the certain variation unit, and the operation member that can be operated by the player. It is configured so that information for specific effects, which is the content that prompts the operation, can be output together,
When the specific performance state indicating that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high after the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined number of variable units is performed, from the last time in the predetermined number of variable units When the production information is output in the previous fluctuation unit, the expected degree of execution of the special game in the next and subsequent fluctuation units is notified in advance, and the final round in the predetermined fluctuation unit is configured. When the production information is output in the fluctuation unit to be output, the specific production information is output more than the production information is output in the fluctuation unit preceding the last round in the predetermined number of fluctuation units. It is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured to be easy.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A sub game unit that controls information output to the information output unit,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, the random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the satisfaction of the variation display start condition of the identification information and controlling the hold to occur, and
When the variable display start condition for the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit according to the result of the determination of the validity based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When it is possible to transmit game information necessary for information output executed on the side of the sub-game unit to the side of the sub-game unit and a certain hold is newly generated, the change display start condition of the identification information related to the certain hold is set. Before being satisfied, it is configured to be able to transmit the hold information regarding the random number related to the certain hold to the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Based on the game information transmitted from the main game unit, it is configured to be able to control the content output in the information output unit,
The period from when the identification information is variably displayed to when it is stopped is displayed as the variable unit, and after the first information is output during the period in which a certain variable unit is being performed, the period in which the certain variable unit is still being performed Is configured to output second information,
The first information that is output during the period in which a certain variable unit is being used is the content for notifying the execution expectation of the special game after the end of the certain variable unit, while the period in which a certain variable unit is being performed. The second information that is output in is configured to notify the feasibility of a special game based on the hold information regarding the hold that has not yet satisfied the variable display start condition of the identification information,
The contents of the first information that is output in the situation where the execution of the special game is not scheduled after the end of a certain variable unit, and the first information that is output in the situation where the execution of the special game is scheduled after the end of a certain variable unit While the content of one information can be common, the content of the second information that is output in the situation where the execution of a special game is not scheduled after the end of a certain variable unit is the special game after the end of a certain variable unit. It is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured not to be output in a situation where the execution of is scheduled.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored and control is performed so that a hold occurs until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied. Temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30);
In the case where the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol, for example) is determined according to the determination result based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means (for example, game content determination means MN) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit A21g),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, special game control means (for example, a special game that is advantageous to the player (for example, Special game control means MP30),
When a certain hold is newly generated, the hold information related to the random number related to the hold is sub-game unit (for example, a sub-control board) before satisfying the variable display start condition of the identification information related to the hold. S) can be sent to
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
After the identification information is variably displayed and until it is stopped, the variable unit is used, and each variable unit is performed from the end of execution of the special game until the number of repetitions of the variable unit reaches a predetermined upper limit. During the period, the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to be able to output predetermined information,
As the predetermined information during a period in which a certain variation unit is performed, the first information for notifying the execution expectation of the special game in the certain variation unit is output, and after the first information is output, the certain variation is output. After suggesting or notifying whether or not a special game can be executed in a unit, notification of the possibility of executing a special game based on the hold information related to the unsettled hold that exists at the time when the certain variable unit is started The pachinko gaming machine is configured to output second information to be output.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the 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 effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect re-lottery execution determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a notice effect determination image during the battle ST in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of ST effect type selection processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect determination process during ST on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is an ST prefetch effect determination image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the ST effect type determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a battle ST effect image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the ST effect type determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment.

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  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following condition, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably visual, for example, numbers, letters, designs. The thing with the shape of etc. can be mentioned. In this specification, “identification information” may be called a main game symbol / special symbol (special symbol) or a decorative symbol (design), but the “special symbol (special symbol)” is the main game part. It is identification information that is display-controlled on the (so-called main board) side, and “decorative design (drawing)” is identification information as an effect displayed on the sub-game unit (so-called sub board) side. “The identification information can be displayed” is not limited to the display method. For example, the light emission means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment) emits light (not only the presence / absence of light emission, but also the color difference, lighting / flashing mode And a physical display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). “Direction (information)” refers to all output contents that enhance the fun of the game whose output is controlled on the side of the sub-game unit (so-called sub-board). The output can be listed as moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc., and actions of moving objects for sound and effects. Embodiments or combinations thereof may be mentioned. “Game state” means, for example, a transition to a special game state rather than a non-stochastic game state in which a lottery probability for transition to a special game state or a special game state in which a special winning opening can be in an open state is a predetermined value. A probabilistic variable gaming state with a high lottery probability, an auxiliary gaming state with assistance for winning at the starting port that becomes a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port In such a case, the variable member may be one or a combination of a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short notification time of the result of the variable member opening lottery. “Estimated average execution time of easy-to-play games per unit time” is assumed to be a situation in which there is a constant change in the auxiliary game symbol (for example, there is always a hold related to the auxiliary game symbol). In this case, it means the ratio of the open period per unit time (for example, 5 minutes) of the variable member attached to the start port. In terms of internal processing, in other words, for example, When a variable member is attached to the start port, the length of the variable member opening period (so-called open extension function activated / non-actuated state), the normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the variable member is won Probability level (so-called ordinary figure high probability state / low probability state), normal symbol (auxiliary game symbol), which is the trigger for opening the variable member, the length of change time (so-called usual figure fluctuation reduction function) Operating condition-actuated state), is realized by any one or more combinations of the like.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 complex machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is applicable to other game machines (for example, conventional 1st type, 2nd type, 3rd type, general pachinko game machines such as general electric roles). . Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa. Furthermore, numerical values (for example, winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at the time of special game, symbol variation time, number of continuations in each gaming state, etc.) as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modifications are as follows: This is merely an example, and in particular, under different conditions (for example, according to the condition of the first main game side and the second main game side, by the condition of the probability variation game and the non-probability variation game, by the time shortening game and non- It is understood that the magnitude relations and combinations of the numerical values shown in the conditions for time-saving games, etc.) may be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the following embodiments and modified examples. Should. For example, on the first main game side and the second main game side, the magnitude relationship between the winning probability at the time of the lottery execution and the expected value of the maximum number of rounds at the time of the special game is as follows: first main game side = second main game side Even if it is illustrated as such, the magnitude relationship may be changed as appropriate so that the first main game side <the second main game side, or the first main game side> the second main game side, etc. Good (same for other values and conditions). Also, for example, when configuring based on the intention that the probability variation gaming state will continue until the next jackpot occurs, whether to set “65535” as the number of continuations (configure to continue substantially), Or, even in the options of the realization method based on the same purpose, such as maintaining the probability variation game state until the next jackpot occurs without setting the number of continuations, as long as it does not greatly deviate from the purpose of the following embodiments and modification examples Should be understood as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, a game ball flowing in the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) (in other words, a game ball launched at least at the maximum launch intensity) is an auxiliary game start port. A game ball that is easily guided to H10 and flows down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) (in other words, a game ball that has been launched at least with the minimum launch intensity) is guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10. {However, the present invention is not limited to this. A game ball that flows down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) may be configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10. Good}.

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

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening C10 has a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped by the big hit symbol, and is an out port. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of D36. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C13). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening C10. Is generated. The first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d changes the first big prize opening C10 to the first big prize opening C10 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first). 1 big prize opening electric accessory solenoid C13 is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) It may be a belo-type attacker), and is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of the opening D36. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). A mouth electric accessory solenoid C23). Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening C20 are configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s. Next, the second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d places the second big prize opening C20 into the second grand prize opening C20 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls overall game operations such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port A10 (second main game starting port B10) (ie, game Main control board M that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device SG that adds interest to the game content SM, a sub-sub control unit SS that mainly performs effect display, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank KT in accordance with the prize winning to the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and each prize opening, A prize ball payout device (set base) KE including a payout unit KE10 and the like, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray D20 To region D30 Turning on / off the launching device D42 that launches each ball, the launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch, is provided on the back of the front frame D14 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out a game ball based on the main control board M that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG, such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, A sub-control board S (in this example, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub-control unit SS are arranged on one board) for controlling execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp D26, error notification, etc., and these A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board S is a sub-main control unit SM that controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS that performs display processing such as a decorative symbol change display / stop display and a hold display or a notice display on the effect display device SG. The main control board M, the winning ball payout control board KH, the sub-main control unit SM, and the sub-sub control unit SS are a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, and a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU and CPU RAM that temporarily stores data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is installed. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board M has a winning opening sensor Ns {the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, the auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, 1st grand prize opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize opening prize detection device C21s, general prize detection apparatus (not shown, but the general prize opening is always open regardless of whether or not a special game is executed) In addition, there is a winning entrance where there is a prize ball but no symbol lottery is performed)}, driving solenoids (not shown) (the first big prize opening electric combination solenoid C13, the second big prize opening electric combination solenoid C23 described above). Etc.), information display LEDs (not shown), and the like, which are input / output devices essential for the progress of the game, such as game peripheral devices (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first・ Second main game shared peripheral C, auxiliary game lap Equipment H) and are electrically connected to, and controls the progress of the game based on the input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). For example, information (commands) relating to the production / game progress state can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

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

  Next, the prize ball payout control board KH is a prize ball payout apparatus KE that executes payout of game balls, and an apparatus that can be operated by a player, accepts a game ball rental request, and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to a game ball lending device R for transmission. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit (launch control board D40) of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board KH, and the prize ball payout control board KH and the launching apparatus D42 ( It is also connected to the launch handle, launch motor, ball feeder, etc. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is used as a separate body and is adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device R may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board S includes an effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols and the like, a speaker D24, a game effect lamp D26, and other effect drive devices (not shown) It is connected to a so-called movable object for production). In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and control of the sound output from the speaker D24 by the sub-main control unit SM and game effects ( Lighting) Control of lighting of the lamp D26 and determination control of display contents displayed on the effect display device SG are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device SG is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured to be In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board S. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first and second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H), A sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) related to the performance is connected to a prize ball payout control board KH that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control board M so that information can be transmitted. ing. Further, the sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM) is electrically connected to the sub sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), speakers D24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device KE including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, sub-main control part SM (sub-game control means SM), sub-sub control part SS (effect display means SS), prize ball payout control board KH, etc. are 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 control board M may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means that is included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board M. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control board M has a game information control means MJ for controlling the acquisition of game information, a game content determination means MN for determining the contents of the game, and the progress of games such as special games and specific games. A game progress means MP for managing the game, a game state temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing information relating to the game state and the like, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {eg, , 16R jackpot, 8R jackpot, 4R jackpot, loss}, information relating to variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc.} (And a command transmission buffer MT10 for accumulating unsent commands) and the prize ball payout control board KH so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes. Has a prize balls paid out determination means MH, the.

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

  First, the entrance determination means MJ10 includes a first main game start entrance entrance determination means MJ11-A that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance A10, and a second main game start entrance. The second main game start port entrance determining means MJ11-B for determining whether or not a game ball has entered B10, and the auxiliary game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start port H10 In the first big prize opening entrance judging means MJ11-C10 and the second big prize opening C20 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first big prize opening C10. And a second grand prize opening entrance determining means MJ11-C20 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start opening A10, and according to the determination result, To first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A for acquiring random numbers (for example, first winning random number, first variation mode determining random number, first main game symbol determining random number, etc.) and second main game starting port B10 And determining whether or not to acquire the second main game random number based on the incoming game ball, and depending on the determination result, the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main random number, A second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B for acquiring a game symbol determination random number and the like, and an auxiliary game random number for determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H That.

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

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

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

  Next, the game content determination means MN specially determines whether or not to shift to a special game and whether or not to open the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d, and whether or not the lottery means MN10 is a win. Special game transition determining means MN20 for determining transition to a game (actuating a so-called condition device), symbol content determining means MN40 for determining a stop symbol for each symbol based on each random number, and based on each random number, It has a variation mode determination means MN50 for determining the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol. Here, the success / failure lottery means MN10 is a first main game winner / rejection lottery means MN11-A that performs a success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol, and a second main game winner / rejection lottery unit that performs a success / failure lottery with respect to the second main game symbol. It has MN11-B and auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H for making a winning / losing lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbols. Here, the first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing the lottery regarding the first main game symbol. The first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol on / off lottery Each of them has an auxiliary gaming success / failure lottery table MN11ta-H that is referred to when performing. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

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

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

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

  Here, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A has a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A referred to when determining the variation mode related to the first main game symbol. The first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state. The second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H has an auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-H that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol. The determination lottery table MN51ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (for example, normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table. ). Further, the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 includes a limited frequency variation mode determination table MN52ta referred to when determining the variation mode related to the main game symbol at the limited frequency, and the number of variations of the main game symbol at the limited frequency. And a limited frequency counter MN52c that can measure.

  Next, the display control means MP10 performs a predetermined time on the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display unit B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20. The first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C that controls to stop display after changing the first main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g of the auxiliary game symbol display device H20, assist for a predetermined time. And auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H that performs control to stop and display after changing the game symbol.

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

  Next, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B satisfies the condition for performing the process of opening / closing the second main game start opening electric combination B11d of the second main game start opening B10. The second main game for measuring the driving (opening) time of the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B and the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d for determining whether or not And a start opening electric accessory release timer MP22t-B.

  Next, when the special game control means MP30 satisfies the condition determination means MP31 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and the special game transfer condition, the contents of the special game (Specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) are determined and set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Special game execution means MP33 for executing a special game (big hit) for opening the mouth C10 or the second grand prize port C20 in a predetermined condition, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first grand prize port) Special game time management means MP34 for performing C10 and opening / closing time of the second big prize opening C20). Here, the special game execution means MP33 includes first and second prize winning opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33-C for opening and closing the first prize winning opening electric accessory C11d and the second prize winning opening electric accessory C21d. , A winning ball counter MP33c for measuring winning balls to the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 is provided. The special game time management means MP34 can measure a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time and a special game start demonstration time (a waiting time from the start of the special game until the first round is executed). It further includes a game start demonstration timer MP34t2 and a special game end demonstration timer MP34t3 that can measure a special game end demonstration time (a waiting time from the end of the final round to the end of the special game). The special game content determination means MP32 further includes a special game content reference table MP32ta that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b (table) Although not shown in detail, this is a table in which a large winning opening that is in an open state, the maximum number of rounds, the execution contents of one round, and the like are defined.

  Next, the specific game control means MP50 satisfies the probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 for determining whether or not the end condition for the probability variation game state is satisfied, and whether or not the end condition for the time-reduced game state is satisfied. Has a short-time game end condition determining means MP52. Here, the probability change game end condition determination means MP51 and the time-short game end condition determination means MP52 each have a probability change count counter MP51c capable of counting the probability change count and a time-short count counter MP52c capable of counting the time limit count. Here, the probability variation gaming state means a gaming state in which the winning probability at the time of winning or failing the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol is higher than the non-stochastic variation gaming state, and the time shortening gaming state Means that the average value of the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is shorter than the non-time-reduced game state, and / or the second main game start opening electric accessory per unit time It means a gaming state in which the ease of opening B11d is improved.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the auxiliary game symbol becomes a winning symbol with a high probability, and the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is relatively prolonged ( Opening time extension function). Also, the time-reduced game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes of the first main game symbol and the number of times of change of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability variation game with no time limit restriction). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 and the short time game end condition determination means MP52 described above are, for example, a lottery to shift from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time the symbol changes. (A so-called pachinko gaming machine having a falling lottery function).

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

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

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

  Next, game peripheral devices will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. First and second main game shared peripheral device C, which is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, auxiliary game peripheral device H related to auxiliary games, sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, sub sub control unit SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit SM include the variation of the first main game symbol and the variation of the second main game symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized in time with the result of the game. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect display control means SM20 is a decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the decorative pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display control processing, and the decorative symbol display control processing that holds the decorative symbol hold count management and hold display processing. Information display control means SM22, background effect display control means SM23 for determining background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect display control means SM24 for controlling determination effect display processing and display control processing, and reach effect content And reach effect display control means SM25 for managing the determination process and the display control process.

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

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

  Next, the background effect display control means SM23 is displayed based on the information from the main control board M side, and the background effect (in this example, it is displayed on the back of the decorative symbol, and the possibility of executing the special game based on the information regarding the hold) Background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the effect), and background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b for temporarily storing information related to the background effect display.

  Next, the notice effect display control means SM24 is displayed based on the information from the main control board M side, and is displayed during the notice effect (in this example, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the expected degree of transition to the special game in the change) In order to temporarily store the information related to the notice effect display and the notice effect display content determining means SM24n for determining the display content, display timing, etc. of the effect that suggests / informs the feasibility of the special game based on the information related to the hold. Of the main game symbols in the preliminary announcement related information temporary storage means SM24b and ST (abbreviation of probability variation gaming state with limited number of times of transition after special game, and this abbreviation may be used in the following description). And an ST counter SM24c2 capable of measuring the number of fluctuations.

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

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

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

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

  The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit) ) SS is connected to the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20 and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is sub-game control. Meaning that it is controlled by means (sub-main control unit) SM. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board M and another 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 the main control board M. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after turning on the power of the gaming machine, the initial setting is performed (not shown, but the register initialization, the input / output port setting, etc. are performed), and then in step 1002, the main control board M displays the RAM clear button. Whether the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit E has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by a game hall manager or the like. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, a command may be set at this timing and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in the RAM). If YES in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main control board M in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit by transmission processing), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entry determining means MJ11-H determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game start port H10. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H sets the random number together with information on what number of the hold is in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H. 1 is added to return to the caller of this subroutine. In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 or step 1104, it transfers to the next process (process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H, and the electric accessory releasing flag is off. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H, and the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and holds the ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H to determine the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). In addition to the acquisition, the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H is referred to, and the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side game state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, auxiliary game) When the time reduction flag is on, the winning symbol is selected with a higher probability than when it is off), and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H.

  Here, the right side of the figure is an example of a lottery table for determining an auxiliary game stop symbol. As shown in the table, in this example, there are “D0, D1, D2” as the stop symbols, and “D1, D2” as the stop symbols as the winning symbols. In the non-time-reduced game, when the stopped symbol is “D1”, the open mode is (0.2 seconds open → closed), and the open mode of the electric combination that will be opened is stopped. When the symbol is “D2”, the release mode is (open for 0.2 seconds → closed for 0.8 seconds → opened for 5.0 seconds, closed) (longest open). In the time-saving game, when the stopped symbol is “D1”, the release mode is (1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed). When the symbol is “D2”, the opening mode is configured to be (open for 0.2 seconds → close for 0.8 seconds → open for 4.0 seconds → close). It should be noted that the stop symbol is likely to be a lost symbol “D0” during non-time-reduced games, and the stop symbol is likely to be a winning symbol “D1” during time-reduced games.

  Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H determines the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H based on the auxiliary game side game state (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 1 second when the auxiliary game short flag is on and 10 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) is set. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. At the same time, after the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-H, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g.

  Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H to determine whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. Then, at step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H.

  Next, in step 1230, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “hit” (D1 · D2 in this example). Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the second main game starting port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B is based on the winning symbol and the gaming state on the auxiliary game side, and the release mode (for example, the winning symbol “D1”). In the case of 1 second release → 1 second closure → 1 second release → 1 second closure → 1 second release → closed release mode, in the case of the winning symbol “D2”, 0.2 second release, 0.8 A second closing time and an opening mode of 5 seconds are determined, and a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric game object is set in the second main game start opening electric game object release timer MP22t-B. Next, in step 1234, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. . Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B starts the second main game start port electric accessory release timer MP22t-B, and then the second main game start port electric accessory opening combination. Open the object B11d. In the present embodiment, when the main game short flag is off and the auxiliary game stop symbol is the predetermined hit symbol (D2), the time for which the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is kept open is the longest. Has been.

  Next, in step 1242, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start port electric accessory release timer MP22t-B, and determines the time for opening the electric accessory. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B closes the second main game start port electric combination B11d and temporarily stops the auxiliary game state. The electric-power-operating-released flag in the flag area of the storage unit MB10-H is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1300).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, during a special game, the player hits the game ball by adjusting the firing strength of the game ball so that the game ball flows down to the right of the game area D30. (The same as instructing to maximize the strength), and by making the right turn during the special game, the auxiliary game starting port H10 and the first big winning port C10 A game ball can enter the second grand prize opening C20. Also, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, even in the non-time-reduced gaming state, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is long open (0.2 seconds open → 0.8 (Second closing → 5 second opening → closing), so that it is easy to enter the first big prize opening C10 and the second big prize opening C20 by performing a right turn during a special game. On the other hand, the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is long open, and the second main game side is likely to be suspended.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start entrance entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start entrance A10. Is received. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A and determines the main game (especially the first main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning lottery random number for determining whether or not to win, a symbol lottery random number for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are obtained in series at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. . Next, in step 1312, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored pass / fail random number delimiter information for the hold based on the hold information (random number for pass / fail lottery) (for the pass / fail random number delimiter information, the main game table 1 of FIG. See).

  Next, in step 1316, the hold control means MJ30 transmits a command related to a new hold occurrence (a command related to the first main game content determination random number information, failure random number separator information, etc.) to the sub main control unit SM. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). Note that the information (or command) to be transmitted to the sub-side is not limited to this, and for example, information related to the main game stop symbol that is scheduled to stop may be transmitted. In such a configuration, it is desirable that the player can be notified of the stop symbol of the main game symbol that will be the big hit when the effect that suggests the big hit is executed as an effect executed on the sub side.

  Next, at step 1326, the second main game start entrance ball judging means MJ11-B enters the second main game start entrance ball from the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s of the second main game start entrance B10. It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1326, in step 1328, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the main game (especially the second main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1328, in step 1330, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of a success / failure lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game 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, at step 1332, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B. .

  Next, in step 1334, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored hold random number delimiter information for the hold based on the hold information (random number for win / fail lottery) (the main game table 1 of FIG. See).

  Next, in step 1338, the hold control means MJ30 transmits a command related to a new hold occurrence (a command related to second main game content determination random number information, failure random number separator information, etc.) to the sub main control unit SM. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). In the case of No in step 1302 or step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1326, and in the case of No in step 1326 or step 1328, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the hold digest control means MJ31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the game content determination means MN executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  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 pending digest control means MJ31 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game is not being played (or the condition device is being operated), the main game symbol is not changing, and there is a hold of the main game symbol. Although not shown in this example, in the case of providing a variable fixed time (time for displaying the fixed display symbol after the main game symbol is displayed), during the variable fixed time, You may comprise so that it may not satisfy | fill.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, in steps 1405 and 1406, the hold digest control means MJ31 stores the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation that is temporarily stored is read and the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game) The information is deleted from the symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B), and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion processing). Next, at step 1408, the winning / not determining lottery means MN10 refers to the first main game winning / not determining lottery table MN11ta-A (second main gaming notifying lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first main Based on the game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, the hit (so-called small hit) where the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (winning for the small hit).

  Further, as shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the success / failure random number separation information is determined by the success / failure random numbers. The corresponding random number delimiter information includes the first decisive delimiter information, the first main game side, and the second main game side, three determinants of deterministic determinant, deterministic determinant 2 and deterministic determinant 3. This is a random number separation information that is a big hit, and is a random number separation information that becomes a big hit even in the probability variation gaming state, and the failure decision 2 is a failure random number separation information that becomes a loss in the non-stochastic variation gaming state and a big hit in the probability variation gaming state The success / failure delimiter 3 is unacceptable random number delimiter information that is lost in the non-stochastic variation gaming state and also lost in the probability variation gaming state.

  Next, in step 1409, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A (second main game symbol determination means MN41-B) makes the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game). With reference to the symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B), the main game symbol based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number) Stop symbols are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “2A · 3A · 5A · 7A” and “3B · 5B · 7B”) One main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol from the inside. In addition, the number of rounds and opening times of special games determined with reference to the main game symbol are 2R 5R short opening, 3A / 3B 5R long opening, 5A / 5B 10R long opening, 7A / 7B 16R It is long open. Here, the short opening / long opening can be realized by changing the opening times of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening C10 and / or the second big winning opening C20) per round. In the case of a short opening, it is possible to exemplify opening only for a very short time (for example, 52 ms), while in the case of a long opening, it can be opened for a long time (for example, 30 s) (however, per round) For example, in the case of short opening, the upper limit number of entering balls = 1, whereas in the case of long opening, the upper limit of entering balls = 10). Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. {For example, a lose symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the state and the selection rate of the variation mode and / or the selection rate of the main game symbol are different from those before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Also, a special game execution round in which the special prize opening (the first big prize opening C10 and / or the second big prize opening C20) is opened for a long time and a special game in which only a very short time (for example, 52 ms) is opened. You may comprise so that a round can be performed in one special game. In addition, in such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to obtain a ball in the opening for a very short time, so on the effect display device SG, “From the actual number of special game rounds, “The number of times that the number of rounds that are open for a very short time is subtracted” can be notified that a round that makes it easy to obtain a ball (a round that opens for a long time) is executed {for example, during the special game The image of the ball of the number of rounds that are scheduled to be easily acquired is displayed, and the display mode of the image of the ball changes every time the round where easy to acquire a ball starts (or ends) (or The display may disappear)). Moreover, it is not limited to this, You may comprise so that the number of rounds which were already performed during the special game and it is easy to acquire the game may be displayed on the effect display device SG. By configuring in this way, the player can visually recognize how many rounds in which a game can be obtained have been executed. In addition, during the special game, it is not necessary to perform the round notification that makes it easy to acquire the scheduled ball or the round that facilitates the execution of the executed ball in every special game. It may be configured to be executed only during a special game at the time of (a jackpot won in a non-stochastic game state and a time-reduced game state), or according to a special game related to the first main game side and a second main game side Whether or not the special game is executed may be different.

  Next, in step 1410, the game content determination means MN refers to the limited frequency counter MN52c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1411 the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) determines the first main game variation mode determination corresponding to each game state. Lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly , The variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the variation mode lottery random number), temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to Step 1415. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1410, in step 1412, the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 refers to the limited frequency medium variation mode determination table MN52ta, and determines the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (first 2 main game content determination random number) (especially, the variation mode lottery random number), the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. The process proceeds to step 1415.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) shows the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B) and the limited frequency variation mode determination table MN52ta. It is an example. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when referring to the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), A variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the result of the lottery determination and the short flag state of the main game. That is, 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 flag is on (time shortened gaming state) In particular, it is configured to easily determine a variation mode in which the variation time is short. 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. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol on the second main game side When the change is configured to be advantageous for the player, the second main game side is likely to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). This is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished}.

  In the present embodiment, the limited frequency medium variation mode determination table MN52ta is a table that is referred to during the ST (in this example, five variations after the end of the special game). Regardless of the result of the lottery or the first main game side and the second main game side, the same variation time (20 seconds in this example) is set. By configuring in this way, as will be described later, it is possible to execute an effect at a common time value regardless of which ST effect type (details of the ST effect type will be described later) is set as the effect type during ST. It will be possible. In the present embodiment, the main game symbols during ST are configured to always have the same variation time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation time may vary depending on the number of variations during ST. (For example, the variation time may be different between the ST1 variation and the ST2 variation). In addition, since the purpose is to execute the production at a common time value, there are a plurality of types of fluctuation modes having substantially the same fluctuation time (for example, 19.5 seconds, 20 seconds, 20.5 seconds). There is no problem {For example, even if a 19-second production is executed as a common production, the production end timing is slightly different, so there is no sense of incongruity for the player. If the time (for example, 25 seconds) is configured, it is possible to secure an execution scale for performing a so-called reverse effect as much as the end timing of the effect is delayed}.

  Next, in step 1415, the game content determination means MN determines the commands (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) related to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Change mode information, etc.) and a command (symbol change display start instruction command) relating to the current gaming state are set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission processing in step 1930) Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol variation time management means 1202 sets a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) ( On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the main game symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, Control goes to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refers to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and changes. It is determined whether or not the middle flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500).

  Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends information indicating that symbol variation has ended (the symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) ( The change display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display part B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C are displayed as the fixed stop symbols. Control. Next, in step 1424, the first / second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, in step 1430, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 1430, in Step 1431, the game content determination means MN determines that the information related to the current gaming state (such as whether or not it is a probability variation gaming state or a time reduction gaming state, etc.) (Status information) is temporarily stored (the game status information at the time of the big hit will be referred to after the end of the special game). Next, in step 1432, the game content determination means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20 b. On the other hand, if No at step 1430, step 1432 is skipped.

  Next, at step 1450, the specific game control means MP50 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500). Even in the case of No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1460. In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 or step 1456, it transfers to step 1460.

  Next, in step 1460, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1460, in step 1462, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1464, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1464, in step 1466, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, at step 1468, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 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 means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the specific game control means MP50 reads the big hit game state information temporarily stored in step 1431. Next, in step 1506, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the read big hit game state information, and determines whether the big hit game state is a probability variation gaming state or a time-reduced gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the short-time transfer reservation flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1506, the process proceeds to step 1510.

  Next, in step 1510, the specific game control means MP50 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 means MB30b. To. Next, in step 1512, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the probability variation number counter MP51c. Next, in step 1514, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1516, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the limited frequency counter MN52c. Next, in step 1518, the special game control means MP30 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1520, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1603 and step 1604, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the special game execution flag. Turn on. Next, in step 1605, the special game execution means MP33 sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1606, the special game execution means MP33 sets a start demo time (for example, 5 seconds for a long open big hit and 3 seconds for a short open big hit) in the special game start demo timer MP34t2. Start. Next, in step 1607, the special game execution means MP33 stores in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information indicating that the special game start demonstration time starts (start demonstration time start command) to the sub-main control unit side. Set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930), and the process proceeds to step 1609.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1608, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1608, the process proceeds to step 1609. In the case of No in step 1608, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910).

  Next, in step 1609, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the special game end demonstration display flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1609, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game start demonstration timer MP34t2, and determines whether or not the timer value is zero. On the other hand, if No in step 1609, the process proceeds to step 1638. In the case of Yes in step 1610, in step 1611, the special game execution means MP33 sends a command for transmitting information indicating that the special game start demo time is over (start demo time end command) to the sub-main control unit side. It is set in the trust buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1930). It should be noted that this process is intended to set the command only when it is first executed in the special game being executed. Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b to determine whether the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, when it is just before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means MP33 is set to the release pattern set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b (for example, keeps releasing). Open pattern and open / close pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means MP33 uses the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). The first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is opened by driving, and the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer) is set for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds in the case of long open big hit, short In the case of a big hit, 52 ms) is set and the process proceeds to Step 1622. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when the big prize opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

  Next, in step 1622, the special game execution means MP33 transmits a game state command (for example, the current round number, game ball winning number, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1624, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is assigned to the first big winning opening C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) in the round. ) Is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (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 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. In the case of No in step 1626, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1910).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means MP33 determines the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). The driving is stopped and the first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means MP33 resets a special game timer MP34t (especially an opening time timer). Next, in step 1632, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1633, the special game execution means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1634, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1635, the special game executing means MP33 sets the end demo time to the special game end demo timer MP34t3 (for example, 9 seconds for long open big hit, 3 seconds for short open big hit). Set and start. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution means MP33 stores in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information indicating that the special game end demo time starts (end demo time start command) to the sub-main control unit side. Set (sent to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1637, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the special game end demonstration display flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to step 1638.

  Next, in step 1638, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game end demonstration timer MP34t3, and determines whether or not the timer value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1638, in step 1640, the special game execution means MP33 sends a command for transmitting information indicating that the special game end demo time has ended (end demo time end command) to the sub-main control unit side. It is set in the trust buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1642, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game end demonstration display flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1644, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, at step 1650, the specific game control means MP50 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910). Note that if the answer is No in step 1634 or step 1638, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the end demonstration time (for example, 9 seconds) in the case of a long open big hit is the start demonstration time (for example, 3 seconds) in the case of a short open big hit + the total execution time of all rounds (for example, for example) It is preferable that the configuration is such that 5 rounds including the waiting period between rounds are executed in 3 seconds) + the end demonstration time (for example, 3 seconds). Will be described later.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (five times) in the probability variation counter MP51c. Next, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b and determines whether or not the time-shift transition reservation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the short time shift reservation flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1662. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1660, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is a long open big hit symbol (in this example) 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). If Yes in step 1660, the process proceeds to step 1662.

  Next, at step 1662, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (40 times) in the hour / times counter MP52c. Next, in step 1664, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1668. Note that if the answer is No in Step 1660, the process proceeds to Step 1668. Next, in step 1668, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (five times, the same value as the ST fluctuation number) in the limited frequency counter MN52c, and the next process (step 1910). The process proceeds to (1).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 28, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information is stored). If received, the sub-side RAM is initialized, various information commands are received, and the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (f) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of (f) in the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs a hold information management process to be described later. Execute. Next, in step 2200, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2900, the sub game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes a display command transmission control process (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2900) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is sent to one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (e). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and receives a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main control board M side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 is based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side, and holds the hold information (particularly, the random value related to the main game symbol lottery, the failure random number separation information). ) Is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the process proceeds to Step 2118.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2112, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 has received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side with reference to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2112, in step 2116, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22 b. Next, in step 2118, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 deletes the hold information (random value, wrong random number separator information) related to the symbol variation from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b and the remaining information. Shift pending information. Next, in step 2124, the sub game control means (sub main control part) SM accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2126. . Next, in step 2126, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 makes full use of the effect display means SS on the effect display device SG (in particular, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the figure hold information temporary storage means SM22b are turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2200). Note that if No at step 2112, the process proceeds to step 2126.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2206, the design display content determining means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determining means SM24n, the reach effect display content determining means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means SM11b (symbol information ( Referring to the stop symbol / variation mode relating to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, when the stop symbol relating to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol If it is a flat eye such as “7, 7, 7” or a lost symbol, it will be “1, 3, 5”, etc.} and a variation mode {for example, the variation mode related to the main game symbol is short In the case of fluctuation, non-reach, in the case of long-term fluctuation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b (and the notice effect related) Distribution temporary storage unit SM24b, temporarily stored in the reach demonstration related information temporary storage means SM25b).

  Next, in step 2250, the drawing display content determination means SM21n executes an effect content determination process described later. Next, in step 2208, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2210, the drawing display content determination means SM21n generates an effect execution schedule based on the information related to the execution of the determined effect, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2400). Note that, also in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2250 in FIG. First, in step 2252, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the ST counter SM24c2, and determines whether or not the counter value is 4 or less (as will be described later, the counter value is the value of the special game). Since the counter value is cleared to zero after completion, the counter value represents the number of symbol fluctuations since the end of the special game). In the case of Yes in step 2252, in step 2254, the drawing display content determination means SM21n adds 1 to the ST counter SM24c2 value (increment). Next, in step 2256, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether the set ST effect type is a normal battle ST or a time-short battle ST. The ST effect type can be set during execution of a special game, as will be described later. In particular, the normal battle ST is defined as the first main game side after the execution of the special game. It can be set under circumstances where the number of holds is estimated to be greater than the number of holds on the second main game side, and the short-time battle ST is defined as that of the second main game side after the end of execution of the special game. It can be set under circumstances where the number of holds is estimated to be greater than the number of holds on the first main game side. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the normal battle ST is set, the possibility of shifting to the special game based on the hold on the first main game side is determined in advance, while the time-saving battle ST Is set to predetermine the possibility of transition to a special game based on the hold of the second main game side}. In the case of Yes in step 2256, in step 2257, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines whether or not the change is a change related to a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 2257, in step 2258, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the reach effect dedicated to the battle ST and the big hit based on the decoration pattern variation mode and the ST counter value (more specifically, As shown in the “Example of Reach Production” in the figure, the reach production that can be selected differs depending on the number of symbol variations after the end of the special game. Each frame is developed in accordance with each symbol variation), and the process proceeds to step 2260. In addition, hereinafter, the normal battle ST and the short-time battle ST may be collectively referred to as a battle ST. However, in this case, the common contents are executed regardless of whether the normal battle ST or the short-time battle ST. Thus, by sharing the contents of the production in this way, it is easy for the player to understand, and in the development of the gaming machine, the production cost of the production video can be reduced. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2257, in step 2259, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the reach effect content dedicated to the battle ST and loss based on the decorative pattern variation mode and the ST counter value. Migrate to

  Next, in step 2260, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the ST counter SM24c2, and the counter value is a pre-read re-lottery value (in this example, 4 but it remains particularly after the end of the special game). This means that it is the same value as the maximum number of reserves that can be made, that is, the possibility of shifting to a special game based on hold corresponding to the fifth change that cannot be determined in advance immediately after the end of the special game. It is determined whether or not it is set as a condition for pre-determination again in the eye. In the case of Yes in step 2260, in step 2300, the drawing display content determination means SM21n executes a pre-reading effect re-lottery execution possibility determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2262. Note that if the result of step 2260 is No, the process proceeds to step 2262. Next, in step 2262, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the number of executions of the notice effect (in this example, fixedly exemplified as 2 times, but is not limited to this). . Next, in step 2264, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines whether or not the change is a change related to a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 2264, in step 2266, the drawing display content determination means SM21n is based on the reach effect determined in step 2258 and the counter value of the ST counter SM24c2, and the first notice effect (at the time of big hit fluctuation by lottery) ( This is a so-called change opportunity up notice, and the execution content of the effect to notify the possibility that the change will be a big hit is determined. Next, in step 2270, the drawing display content determination means SM21n is based on the reach effect content determined in step 2258 and the counter value of the ST counter SM24c2, and the second notice effect at the time of the big hit change {the so-called post-hit effect) Yes, it is an effect to notify that the change has been a big hit, but the profit state (the maximum number of rounds and the gaming state after the big hit) given by the big hit by this notice effect and the remaining pending The execution content of “may suggest or notify whether or not a further big hit has occurred or not” is determined, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2208).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2264, in step 2272, the drawing display content determination means SM21n is based on the reach effect content determined in step 2259 and the counter value of the ST counter SM24c2, and the first notice at the time of loss change by lottery. The contents of execution of the effect (the so-called change chance up notice and the effect of notifying the possibility of the change being a big hit) are determined. Next, in step 2276, the drawing display content determination means SM21n is a notice effect that is determined and temporarily stored in the process of step 2600, which will be described later (a so-called pre-read effect, but here the change may be a big hit. The content of execution is determined (set), and is not different from other production content in that it is a notification of the possibility of a big hit in the fluctuation after the fluctuation. The process proceeds to (the process of step 2208).

  If NO in step 2256, in step 2282, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the reach effect content dedicated to ST effects A to C based on the variation pattern of the decorative design {although details are omitted. As with the content of the reach effect dedicated to the battle ST, the reach effect that can be selected differs depending on the number of symbol variations after the end of the special game (however, depending on which ST effect type it is displayed It can be illustrated that the content is preferably different)}. Next, in step 2284, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the execution timing and number of executions of the notice effect based on the reach effect content. Next, in step 2286, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the execution contents of all the notice effects as the notice effect contents dedicated to the ST effect based on the random number separation information of the change and the ST effect type (this The process may be the same as that at the time of the battle ST), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2208).

  If No in step 2252, in step 2288, the drawing display content determination means SM 21 n determines whether or not to perform reach production and the execution content based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol. Next, in step 2290, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the execution timing and number of executions of the notice effect based on the decorative pattern variation mode and the reach effect content. Next, in step 2292, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines the execution content of all the notice effects by lottery based on the decoration pattern variation mode and the random number separation information (ie, the general effect technique and It is the same), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2208).

  Note that the processing of Step 2252 to Step 2259, Step 2282, and Step 2288 is processing related to the determination of the execution contents of the reach effect in the effect execution schedule. The process 2292 is a process related to the determination of the execution content of the notice effect in the effect execution schedule.

  Here, the “exemplary production execution schedule” outside the figure is an image diagram corresponding to the production execution schedule after the execution content of the notice production is determined. In this example, only the first change and the fifth change of the ST start when the decorative symbol change time is 20 seconds and the set ST effect type is the normal battle ST are illustrated. As shown in this example, the effect execution contents related to the variation in the drawing are the notice effect (the effects determined by the processes of Step 2260 to Step 2276, Step 2284, Step 2286, Step 2290, and Step 2292), There are three types of figure fluctuations (effects determined in step 2206) and reach effects (effects determined by the processing in steps 2252 to 2259, step 2282, and step 2288). It stores which effect is executed according to the elapsed time from the start of variation of the decorative design. And when the production type is a normal battle ST or a short-time battle ST, the content of the reach production changes according to the change of the ST during the decoration symbol variation, and the jackpot at the time of the variation The possibility of becoming a big hit in the fluctuation after the change is announced in the last one notice effect The content of the production is executed at any time. In the fifth change of the battle ST, an effect that prompts the player to press the sub input button SB is executed as the first notice effect and reach effect. When the player presses the sub input button SB during execution of the effect (or when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the effect), the player is notified of the result of the change. . The effect that prompts the player to press the sub input button SB is not limited to during the battle ST, and may be configured to be executed even when other ST effect types are set (that is, Regardless of the ST effect type, the effect at the end of the probability variation gaming state with the limited number of times is made common, so that no matter which ST effect type is selected for the player, You will be able to experience the excitement of the game without omission). In the present embodiment, the player is notified of the result of the change by pressing the sub input button SB once. However, the effect mode is not limited to this, for example, for a predetermined time. The player may be notified of the result of the change by pressing the sub input button SB a plurality of times (so-called continuous hitting).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect re-lottery execution possibility determination process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the drawing display content determination unit SM21n refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit SM11b and reads the random number separation information of the next variation (ST5 variation). Next, in step 2304, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the set ST effect type is a normal battle ST. In the case of Yes in step 2304, in step 2306, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines whether or not the hold related to the read next change is on the first main game side where the failure random number separation information is the failure determination 1 or the failure determination 2 It is determined whether or not it is on hold (in other words, whether or not it is a hold on the first main game side that will be won in the winning / losing lottery in the probability variation gaming state). In the case of Yes in step 2306, in step 2308, the drawing display content determination means SM21n displays the pre-reading effect (second notice effect) of the change (ST4 change) for the pre-reading effect determination table A (with special hold). The table determined by referring to the table shown in the lower part of the figure is rewritten and temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2262).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2304, in other words, if the set ST effect type is a time-short battle ST, in step 2310, the drawing display content determination means SM21n Whether or not the second main game side is a hold on the second random game where the random number delimiter information is the determinant 1 or 2 (in other words, the second main game side that is won in the random lottery at least in the probability variation game state) To determine whether or not it is pending. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the drawing display content determination means SM21n displays the prefetch effect (second notice effect) of the variation (ST4 variation) for the prefetch effect determination table B (with special hold). The table determined by referring to the table shown in the lower part of FIG. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2306 or Step 2310, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2262).

  By the above process, when the ST effect type is the normal battle ST or the short-time battle ST, basically, the possibility of transition to the special game is determined in advance based on the suspension remaining after the execution of the special game, Although it is configured to notify the result of the preliminary determination in the notice effect at the time of symbol variation for a predetermined number of times after the execution of the special game, the fifth change that cannot be determined immediately after the special game ends. Regarding the possibility of transition to a special game based on the hold corresponding to, predetermine again at the start of the fourth change (that is, in a situation where a hold corresponding to the fifth change may exist) By rewriting the result, the possibility of transition to the special game changed based on the occurrence status of the new hold after the execution of the special game is reflected in the notice effect. Than it has been. And since the notice effect (and reach effect) executed at the 1st to 5th change after the execution of the special game is completed is constructed as a continuous effect with one story, for the player, Since this one story seems to have changed according to the on-hold situation, it will be recognized as a highly entertaining performance. (To supplement this story, it is executed during the battle ST. A specific example of the production will be given in FIG. 22).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a notice effect determination image during the battle ST. In the present embodiment, the announcement effect is configured to be executed twice during the battle ST, and the announcement effect to be executed is configured to be different depending on the number of fluctuations, the result of the determination, and the ST effect type. In addition, in the first notice effect, it is more difficult to select a game with a high expectation of transition to a special game = a low expectation with a big hit than with a loss of fluctuation (expectation of transition to a special game) = High expectations are easily selected). In addition, since the second announcement effect suggests a big hit expectation after the next change at the time of a loss change, there is a hold that becomes a big hit when there is a big hit hold after the next change. It is easier to select a game that has a high expectation level for special games = a high level of expectation than a case where there is no game (an expected level of transition to a special game = a low level of expectation). ), The effect of notifying that the big hit has been made when the big hit changes. In the case of a loss change, only the short-time battle ST is configured to select a big hit announcement (the effect of notifying that there will be a big hit hold after the next change in the battle ST) in the second announcement effect. However, it is configured not to be selected in the normal battle ST. The purpose of this configuration is, for example, in the case of normal battle ST (when the number of reservations on the first main game side is estimated to be greater than the number of reservations on the second main game side after the execution of the special game) In the case where the jackpot notice is executed in the second notice effect in the second judgment game in the case where the possibility of transition to the special game based on the hold of the first main game side is determined in advance) As a result of a new hold on the main game side (because the second main game side is preferentially consumed), the hold that is scheduled to become a big hit will be consumed during the non-stochastic game state, and as a result It is supplemented that there is to avoid a situation where the jackpot notice becomes a false notice because the scheduled hold becomes a loss. In other words, it is possible to configure a common content to be executed regardless of whether it is a normal battle ST or a short-time battle ST, but for a specific notice effect (especially a big hit notice), The normal battle ST and the short-time battle ST are configured so that the selection rates thereof are different (particularly, in the normal battle ST, the jackpot notice is not selected, and in the short-time battle ST, the jackpot notice is selected. Is more suitable.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2406, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2409, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts an effect timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2410. Note that if the result in Step 2402 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2410.

  Next, in step 2410, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2411, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the effect timer SM21t and the effect execution schedule. Next, in step 2412, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 has reached the decorative symbol variation start timing based on the effect timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2412, in step 2414, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). , The process proceeds to step 2420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2412, in step 2416, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops the decorative symbol based on the effect timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2416, in step 2418, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) (the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2900). To step 2420. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2416, the process proceeds to Step 2420.

  Next, in step 2420, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25) are temporarily stored in the effect timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b). Based on the stored variation mode, it is determined whether the display timing of the preview image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2420, in step 2422, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) set the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2900). At step S2436, the process proceeds to step 2436. In the case of No in step 2420, the process proceeds to step 2436.

  Next, in step 2436, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, the main game from the main control board M side). 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 2436, in step 2438, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). To be). Next, in step 2440, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the effect timer SM21t. Next, in step 2442, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2500). To do. It should be noted that if the answer is No in Step 2410 or Step 2436, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the main game symbol being stopped is a long open jackpot symbol (in this example, “3A, 5A, 7A, 3B, 5B, 7B "). In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a start demo time start command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2504, in step 2508, the background effect display control means SM23 plays a moving image related to the special game start demonstration for a predetermined time (for example, a moving image that is played back for 5 seconds, such as “Big hit start!”). A command to be displayed is set, and the process proceeds to step 2510. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2504, the process proceeds to step 2510.

  Next, in step 2510, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a start demo time end command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2512, in step 2516 and step 2518, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the effect display device. A big hit start display is performed on the SG (appropriate display is performed based on the type of the big hit), and the process proceeds to step 2520. Note that if the result of step 2510 is No, the process proceeds to step 2520.

  Next, in step 2520, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (gameability and jackpots). It may be executed as needed based on the type). Next, in step 2550, the background effect display control means SM23 executes ST effect type selection processing, which will be described later. Next, in Step 2526, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not an end demo time start command has been received from the main side. If Yes in step 2526, the process proceeds to step 2530.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2502, in step 2542, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the stopped main game symbol is a short open big hit symbol (in this example, “2A )). In the case of Yes in step 2542, in step 2544, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a start demonstration time start command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2544, in step 2650, the background effect display control means SM23 executes ST effect type determination processing described later, and proceeds to step 2530. In the case of No in step 2542, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2900), and in the case of No in step 2544, the process proceeds to step 2534.

  Next, in step 2530, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and is set (set in a subroutine related to step 2550 or step 2650 described later). Determines whether it is a normal battle ST or a short-time battle ST. In the case of Yes in step 2530, in step 2600, the background effect display control means SM23 executes an ST prefetch effect determining process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2532. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2530, the process proceeds to step 2532. Next, in step 2532, the background effect display control means SM23 is a moving image that is reproduced for a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds), but the image to be displayed here. The command to be displayed is set and the process proceeds to step 2534. In the case of No in step 2526, the process proceeds to step 2534.

  Here, in step 2532, when the special game is executed when the stopped main game symbol is a long open jackpot symbol, the moving image is displayed over the period of the end demonstration time. When a special game is executed when the stopped main game symbol is a short open big hit symbol, it is displayed over a period of start demo time + total execution time of all rounds + end demo time. It becomes a moving image. Therefore, by making the moving images to be displayed in both periods common, the production cost of moving images can be reduced. In particular, when the ST effect type is a normal battle ST or a short-time battle ST, prior to step 2532, the possibility of transition to a special game is determined in advance based on the suspension remaining during execution of the special game (described later). Therefore, if it is configured to suggest and notify the prior determination result by the moving image, the normal battle ST or the short-time battle ST is configured. The entrance for entering the game can be shared, and as an introduction effect to the normal battle ST or short-time battle ST, the possibility of transition to special games can be suggested and notified in advance. It is possible to build a highly realistic flow of performance. In order to achieve such a configuration, as described above, the end demo time in the case of long open big hit (for example, 9 seconds) is the start demo time in the case of short open big hit (for example, 3 seconds). ) + Total execution time of all rounds (for example, 5 rounds including the waiting period between rounds is executed in 3 seconds) + end demonstration time (for example, 3 seconds) Become. However, in the case of a short open big hit symbol, in order to suggest / notify the possibility of transition to a special game based on a hold that remains during execution of the special game by the video, Because the video is displayed during the period of start demo time + total execution time of all rounds + end demo time), the content to be suggested / notified is already determined at the start of the start demo time (On the other hand, in the case of a long open jackpot symbol, the moving image is a moving image displayed during the end demo period. It is only necessary to decide by the start of the time, and because the total round time of the special game is long, the possibility that a new hold will occur during execution of the special game will increase, so the end demo And thus it is desirable to determine at the beginning between). In the present embodiment, when ST effects A to C are set as the ST effect type, it is configured so that the possibility of transition to a special game is not determined in advance based on the suspension remaining during execution of the special game. Therefore, when the player does not want to know the possibility of shifting to the special game in advance, the game performance of paying attention to the effect during ST that is executed every time by selecting the ST effect A to C. (However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any ST effect type may be configured to pre-determine the possibility of shifting to a special game based on the suspension remaining during execution of the special game. Good).

  Next, in step 2534, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not an end demo time end command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2534, in step 2538, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b. Next, in step 2540, the background effect display control means SM23 resets the ST counter SM24c2 (zero clear), and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2900). Note that if the answer is No in step 2512 or step 2534, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2900).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of ST effect type selection processing according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, in step 2552, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the currently executed round is the ST effect type selection round (in this example, the 3rd R, but the start demonstration time) Medium or other rounds). In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the background effect display control means SM23 displays an image that prompts the user to select an ST effect type (for example, “When the sub input button is pressed, the selected ST effect selection screen is changed”). Etc.) is set. Next, in step 2556, the background effect display control means SM23 determines whether or not the sub input button SB is newly pressed. In the case of Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the background effect display control means SM23 switches the ST effect selection screen (for example, in order of battle ST → ST effect A → ST effect B → ST effect C → battle ST ...). Switch to step 2560. Note that if the result is No in step 2552 or step 2556, the process also proceeds to step 2560.

  Next, in step 2560, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the currently executed round is the ST effect type determination round (in this example, the 4th R, but the ST effect). Or after the type can be selected). In the case of Yes in step 2560, in step 2562, the background effect display control means SM23 determines whether or not the selected ST effect selection screen is a battle ST. In the case of Yes in step 2562, in step 2564, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and is the special game currently being executed a special game won in the time-reduced game state? (In other words, whether or not it is a situation in which it is estimated that the number of holds on the second main game side is larger than the number of holds on the first main game side, so the current hold status May be considered). In the case of Yes in step 2564, in step 2566, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for executing a display informing that the time-short battle ST is set after setting the time-short battle ST as the ST effect type. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2526). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2564, that is, when the special game currently being executed is a special game won in the non-time-reduced game state (however, the number of reserves on the first main game side is the second main game In this case, the background effect display control means SM23 is usually selected as the ST effect type in step 2568. After setting the battle ST, a command for executing a display for notifying that the normal battle ST has been set is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2526). In the case of No in step 2562, in step 2570, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the ST effect A to C displayed on the ST effect selection screen as the ST effect type, and the ST effect. A command for executing a display notifying that the type has been set is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2526). Also in the case of No in step 2560, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2526).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the pre-reading effect determination process during ST according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, at step 2602, the background effect display control means SM23 reads the acceptance random number delimiter information in the main game side hold with reference to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b. Next, in step 2604, the background effect display control means SM23 has the set ST effect type as a normal battle ST (predetermining the possibility of shifting to a special game based on the hold on the first main game side). It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 2604, in step 2606, the background effect display control means SM23 is the first main game in which the success / failure random number separation information is the success / failure separation 1 or the success / failure separation 2 in the suspension of the digestion order from the first to the fourth. Determine whether there is a hold. In the case of Yes in Step 2606, in Step 2608, the background effect display control means SM23 has information indicating that the first hold on the first main game side which is the corresponding failure determination 1 or the failure determination 2 is special reservation (special game). Information indicating that it can be a big hit at the time of the on-hold digestion after the execution of. Next, in step 2610, the background effect display control means SM23 performs the pre-reading effect until the change before the special hold during ST (as described above, the second notice effect of the change, the change after the change. Is determined with reference to the table A for pre-reading effect determination when there is a special hold, temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2532). In the case of No in step 2606, in step 2612, the background effect display control means SM23 determines the prefetch effects from ST1 to ST4 with reference to the table for determining the prefetch effect without special hold and temporarily stores them. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2532).

  In addition, in the case of No in step 2604, in other words, when the set ST effect type is a time-short battle ST (which determines in advance the possibility of transition to a special game based on the hold on the second main game side) In step 2614, the background effect display control means SM23 determines whether or not there is a second main game suspension in which the success / failure random number separation information is the success / failure separation 1 or the failure separation 2 in the suspension of the first to fourth digestion order. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2614, in step 2616, the background effect display control means SM23 gives the information indicating that the hold is the special hold to the first hold on the second main game side which is the hit / miss break 1 or the fail / miss break 2 . Next, in step 2618, the background effect display control means SM23 determines and temporarily stores the prefetching effect up to the change before the special hold during ST with reference to the table B for prefetching effect with special hold. The process proceeds to step 2532 (step 2532). In the case of No in step 2614, in step 2620, the background effect display control means SM23 determines the prefetch effects from ST1 to ST4 with reference to the table for determining the prefetch effect without special hold and temporarily stores them. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2532).

  Here, the lower part of the figure is a pre-reading effect determination table without special hold, a pre-read effect determination table A with special hold, and a pre-read effect determination table B with special hold. Table A for pre-reading effect determination when there is a special hold when the hold (special hold) with the right-and-left random number delimiter information is the pass / fail delimiter 1 or the pass / fail delimiter 2 exists in the main game hold Or, while determining with reference to the table B for determining the pre-reading when there is a special hold, if the special hold does not exist in the main game hold, the pre-reading effect from ST1 to ST4 is determined as the pre-reading effect when there is no special hold. It is configured to determine with reference to the table. In addition, when referring to the table A for prefetching effect determination when there is a special hold or the table B for prefetching effect determination when there is a special hold, the lookahead effect with a low expectation is lower than when referring to the table for determining the prefetch effect when there is no special hold. The percentage selected is low. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 22, the table B for determining the prefetching when there is a special hold is provided with a prefetching effect of a big hit notice (an effect that determines that there is a big hit hold in the main game hold). However, it is not provided in the table A for prefetching effect determination when there is a special hold. This is because when a big hit notice is executed in the third notice effect in the normal battle ST, a new hold is generated on the second main game side (because the second main game side is preferentially consumed), As a result, the reservation of the big hit will be digested during the non-stochastic game state, and as a result, the reservation of the big hit will be lost. Therefore, in the normal battle ST, when determining the notice effect, the big hit notice (that is, the notice effect in which it is definite that the big hit will be generated when the special game is finished) is not selected. It is supplemented that it is configured as follows.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a pre-reading effect determination image during ST. First, when the special game won during the time-saving game state is being executed, the hold on the second main game side can become a special hold (holding that becomes a big hit). In addition, in the case where there are 0 holds on the first main game side and 2 holds on the second main game side, in the present embodiment, there is no hold in the order of digestion from the first to the fourth. Since things are configured to be considered as lost, the third and fourth digestion orders are considered lost (since they do not exist). In addition, in the case where there are two holds on the first main game side and two holds on the second main game side, in the present embodiment, the first of the holds in the order of digestion from the first to the fourth Since the hold on the main game side is configured to be regarded as a lose, the hold in the third and fourth digestion order is regarded as a lose (since it is a hold on the first main game side).

  Next, when the special game won during the non-time-reduced game state is being executed, the hold on the first main game side can be a special hold (a big hit hold). In addition, in the case where there are two holds on the first main game side and zero holds on the second main game side, in the present embodiment, there is no among the holds that are in the digestion order from the first to the fourth. Since things are configured to be considered as lost, the third and fourth digestion orders are considered lost (since they do not exist). In addition, in the case where there are two holds on the first main game side and two holds on the second main game side, in the present embodiment, the second of the holds in the digestion order from the earliest to the fourth Since the hold on the main game side is configured to be regarded as a loss, the hold in the first and second digestion order is regarded as a loss (since it is a hold on the second main game side).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the third notice effect of each variation from the first to the fourth variation in ST is executed in a batch during the special game, and uncertain variations are regarded as lost. Thus, it is configured to ensure the consistency of performance.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the ST effect type determination process according to the subroutine of step 2650 in FIG. First, in step 2652, the background effect display control means SM23 reads the acceptance random number delimiter information in the main game side hold with reference to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b. Next, in step 2654, the background effect display control means SM23 determines the battle ST lottery condition (for example, in the case of a special game won in the time-reduced game state) in the read main game hold, When the information is a winning / missing break 1 or a failing / missing break 2 and there is a hold that becomes a long open big hit in the second main game hold, and it is in a special game won during the non-time-reduced game state There is a first main game hold that satisfies the fact that the random number delimiter information is either the go / no go 1 or the go / no go 2 and that the long-open big hit is in the first main game hold. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2654, in step 2658, the background effect display control means SM23 executes a battle ST set lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3). Next, in step 2660, the background effect display control means SM23 determines whether or not the executed battle ST lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2660, in step 2662, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether the special game currently being executed is a special game won in the time-saving game state. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2662, in step 2664, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the time battle ST as the ST effect type, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2530). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2662, in other words, when the special game currently being executed is a special game won in the non-time-reduced game state, in step 2666, the background effect display control means SM23 is set as the ST effect type. The normal battle ST is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 2530). If NO in step 2654 or step 2660, in step 2668, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the ST effect type as ST effect A (which is any ST effect type other than normal battle ST or short-time battle ST). May be set), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2530).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a battle ST effect image. This example illustrates a case where a big hit occurs at the normal battle ST3 fluctuation. First, in the first change and the second change, the notice effect is determined with reference to the table at the time of the loss change, and the third notice effect is an effect suggesting the big hit expectation after the next change. Next, at the third change, the notice effect is determined with reference to the table at the time of the big hit change, and the third notice effect is an effect after the big hit is determined. In the battle ST effect, such a flow of effects can be constructed. Therefore, even if the first notice effect at the time of a certain fluctuation is a low expectation level, if the second notice effect is a high expectation value, Even when a big hit is not achieved at a certain fluctuation, it is possible to continue to hold the expectation that will be a big hit at a subsequent fluctuation. And the production that is developed at the time of each change is an image that each piece of the 4 comic strip is developed in accordance with each design change, and is constructed as a continuous production with one story. Therefore, since the feeling of expectation that will be a big hit will change depending on where the big hit of each piece is, or if the story of each piece is exciting even if it is not a big hit, it is highly diverse and highly interesting It is possible to develop the production.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as the ST effect type after the end of the special game, the on / off random number separation information is the on / off division 1 or the on / off division 2 in the main game hold. When the player recognizes that the player has shifted to the battle ST, there is a hold that becomes a long open big hit in the first main game hold. Can also be recognized, and the fun of the game will increase. In particular, since it is often configured not to be able to get a lot of balls at the time of a short open big hit, it is configured to enhance interest especially after the execution of the special game (the normal battle in this embodiment) (ST is mainly equivalent), so that the player will not be dissatisfied with the fact that the player cannot get a lot of balls.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the third notice effect in each variation from the first to the fourth variation in ST (in other words, pre-determined based on the suspension remaining in the special game) The possibility of winning a big hit) is determined during the special game, and at the start of the fourth change during ST, whether or not the third notice effect of the change is rewritten is determined as a result of the fifth change during ST (in other words, In this case, it is possible to execute a notice effect that can notify a more appropriate degree of jackpot expectation by pre-determining and determining a jackpot that cannot be determined in advance during a special game. In addition, the determination timing of the third notice effect is not limited to this, and the third notice effect of the change may be determined at the start of each change during ST (that is, at the start of the change). It may be configured to pre-determine the possibility of a big hit at any time based on the remaining suspension).

  Note that in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the effects during the battle ST, the first and second notice effects perform an effect suggesting the expected degree of big hit of the change, and the third notice effect is the battle ST. The player is performing an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit after the next change in the game, and is configured to notify the success / failure result of the change before the execution of the third notice effect. It is possible to prevent a situation in which it is misdirected that the effect suggests a big hit expectation degree of the change, and it is possible to provide a more user-friendly gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the display of the moving image related to the start of the set effect type is executed at the “special game end demonstration time” in the case of a long open big hit, and the short open big hit is displayed. In this case, it is configured to execute at “special game start demo time + special game execution + special game end demo time”. Also, the time value of “Special Game End Demo Time” for long open jackpot and “Special Game Start Demo Time + Special Game Running + Special Game End Demo Time” for short open jackpot is the same (9 seconds in this example). Therefore, the same effect can be executed.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the case of a short open big hit, there is almost no possibility of holding during execution of the special game, so the prefetch lottery is executed at the start of the special game start demonstration time. However, in the case of a long open big hit, a hold may occur during the execution of the special game, so the pre-draw lottery is executed at the special game end demonstration time. Moreover, when comprised in this way, it is desirable to comprise so that the animation which concerns on the start of the set production type may provide the production | presentation which suggests the jackpot expectation degree in the main game holding | maintenance based on the result of a prefetch lottery.

(Modification 1)
In addition, in this embodiment, although it was comprised so that it might transfer to battle ST when there is a plan which will become a big hit in the 1st main game hold, the hold on the 2nd main game side will become priority digestion. Therefore, if a hold on the second main game side occurs, the hold on the first main game scheduled to be a big hit may not be digested during the battle ST. Therefore, a configuration that solves such a problem is a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. 15 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The change from the present embodiment is Step 1669 (Modification 1), and its purpose is to be configured to be able to refer to the limited frequency variation mode determination table even after the end of ST. That is, in step 1669, the specific game control means MP50 counts the limited frequency counter MN52c a predetermined number of times {for example, 7 times, that is, the variation mode (which can be selected at the limited frequency even after the probability variation gaming state has ended). (Variation time) is set so that it can be continuously selected}, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (step 1910 processing).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2250 in FIG. 19 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are Step 2294 (Modification 1) and Step 2296 (Modification 1), and the purpose is that there is a situation in which the hold on the first main game side, which will be a big hit, is not consumed during the battle ST. If it occurs, the battle ST can be extended. That is, in the case of No in step 2252, in other words, if the ST counter value is larger than 4, in step 2294 (variant 1), the drawing display content determination means SM21n specifies a specific hold (a pass / fail random number) within the first main game hold. It is determined whether or not there is a hold whose delimiter information is the right-and-left delimiter 1, that is, whether or not there is a hold that is a big hit regardless of whether the game is in the probability variation game state or the non-probability variation game state. In the case of Yes in step 2294 (variant 1), in step 2296 (variant 1), the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines whether or not the variation is a variation related to specific suspension. If Yes in Step 2296 (Variation 1), the process proceeds to Step 2288, and if No, the process proceeds to Step 2256. Note that if the result is No in step 2294, the process proceeds to step 2256. With this configuration, even when the ST counter value is larger than 4 (after the end of ST), if there is a specific hold on the first main game side, an effect executed in the battle ST can be executed. It can be configured as follows.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2650 in FIG. 24 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are step 2665-1 (modified 1) and step 2665-2 (modified 1), and the purpose is to provide information indicating that a specific suspension is on hold on the first main game side. Is to be able to do so. That is, in the case of No in step 2662, in other words, when the special game won in the non-time-reduced game state is being executed, the background effect display control means SM23 in step 26665-1 (change 1) The main game hold satisfying the battle ST lottery condition is determined whether or not the random number separation information is the failure decision 1 and whether or not the hold is on the first main game side. In the case of Yes in Step 2665-1 (Variable 1), in Step 2665-2 (Variable 1), the background effect display control means SM23 sets the information that is the specific hold to the hold where the corresponding random number delimiter information is the correct / invalid delimiter 1. Add to step 2666. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2665-1 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to Step 2666.

  By changing as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first modified example from the present embodiment, the first main game side holding the battle ST lottery condition within the main game holding (to the probability variation gaming state) After the battle ST ends (probability) because the hold on the second main game side occurs before the hold on the first main game side is digested. Even if it is to be digested after the end of the floating game state), the hold on the first main game side becomes a big hit even in the non-probabilistic variable game state (the random number delimiter information is a random number 1) Is configured to be able to execute the same (or similar) effects as the battle ST after the end of the battle ST, it is possible to notify the player that there is a big hit on hold. , The fun of the game will increase To become.

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

Pachinko machines related to this concept (1)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until a variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that a hold occurs. A random number temporary storage means (for example, a hold control means MJ30) in which the upper limit number of the generated hold becomes a predetermined upper limit value;
In the case where the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol, for example) is determined according to the determination result based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means (for example, game content determination means MN) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit A21g),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, special game control means (for example, a special game that is advantageous to the player (for example, Special game control means MP30),
When a certain hold is newly generated, the hold information related to the random number related to the hold is sub-game unit (for example, a sub-control board) before satisfying the variable display start condition of the identification information related to the hold. S) can be sent to
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
If there is an undigested hold during the execution of the special game, before any of the undigested hold is digested, a new one is created based on the hold information regarding the undigested hold. It is configured so that the feasibility of special special games can be determined in advance,
The period from when the identification information is variably displayed to when it is stopped and displayed as a variable unit, and after each execution of the special game, the number of repetitions of the variable unit reaches the upper limit value. In the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to be able to output the hold pre-read information based on the feasibility of the new special game determined in advance,
At the time of the preliminary determination, if the number of unsettled suspensions is less than the upper limit value, it is assumed that the determination result is non-winning for the suspensions that are insufficient, and the Even if it is a pending hold, if the predetermined pre-determination prohibition condition is satisfied, it will be pre-determined that the possibility of a new special game will be pre-determined, assuming that the result of the determination is non-winning Configured,
The secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S)
If there is a further unsettled hold at the time when the final variable unit that will cause the number of repetitions of the variable unit to reach the upper limit after the execution of the special game is started, the additional unit Based on the on-hold information regarding the on-hold holding, it is configured so that the feasibility of a new special game can be pre-determined again, and the on-hold look-ahead information to be output during the period when the final variable unit is being performed The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that it can be changed based on the feasibility of the new special game determined in advance again.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (2)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored and control is performed so that a hold occurs until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied. Temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30);
In the case where the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol, for example) is determined according to the determination result based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means (for example, game content determination means MN) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit A21g),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, special game control means (for example, a special game that is advantageous to the player (for example, Special game control means MP30),
When a certain hold is newly generated, the hold information related to the random number related to the hold is sub-game unit (for example, a sub-control board) before satisfying the variable display start condition of the identification information related to the hold. S) can be sent to
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
After the identification information is variably displayed and until it is stopped, the variable unit is used, and each variable unit is performed from the end of execution of the special game until the number of repetitions of the variable unit reaches a predetermined upper limit. During the period, the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to be able to output predetermined information,
As the predetermined information during a period in which a certain variation unit is performed, the first information for notifying the execution expectation of the special game in the certain variation unit is output, and after the first information is output, the certain variation is output. After suggesting or notifying whether or not a special game can be executed in a unit, notification of the possibility of executing a special game based on the hold information related to the unsettled hold that exists at the time when the certain variable unit is started The pachinko gaming machine is configured to output second information to be output.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (3)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
A variable winning opening (for example, a first grand prize opening C10, a second big prize opening C20) capable of taking a closed state and an open state;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
Identification information display control means for controlling the stop identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) according to the determination result based on the random number. (For example, game content determination means MN),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, the variable prize opening (for example, the first big prize opening C10, the second big prize opening) C20) is a unit that can make a variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20) advantageous to the player until there is a predetermined number of balls in C20) or until a predetermined period elapses. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing a special game for executing a game once or a plurality of times,
As the execution contents of the special game, a start waiting period from the start of the special game to the start of the first unit game, and an end standby period from the end of the last unit game to the end of the special game And the first special game content and the second special game content in which the predetermined period is shorter than the first special game content, and the end waiting period in the first special game content is The sum of the start standby period in the second special game content, the period required for execution of all unit games in the second special game content, and the end standby period in the second special game content is configured to be substantially the same.
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Information that is the same between the information that is output during execution of the special game based on the content of the first special game and during the end waiting period and the information that is output during execution of the special game based on the content of the second special game The pachinko gaming machine is configured to be outputable by an output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

Pachinko machines related to this concept (4)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
A variable winning opening (for example, a first grand prize opening C10, a second big prize opening C20) capable of taking a closed state and an open state;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition unit (for example, random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored and control is performed so that a hold occurs until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied. Temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30);
In the case where the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol, for example) is determined according to the determination result based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means (for example, game content determination means MN) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit A21g),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, the variable prize opening (for example, the first big prize opening C10, the second big prize opening) C20) is a unit that can make a variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20) advantageous to the player until there is a predetermined number of balls in C20) or until a predetermined period elapses. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing a special game for executing a game once or a plurality of times,
As the execution contents of the special game, a start waiting period from the start of the special game to the start of the first unit game, and an end standby period from the end of the last unit game to the end of the special game And the first special game content and the second special game content in which the predetermined period is shorter than the first special game content, and the end waiting period in the first special game content is The sum of the start standby period in the second special game content, the period required for execution of all unit games in the second special game content, and the end standby period in the second special game content is configured to be substantially the same.
When a certain hold is newly generated, the hold information related to the random number related to the hold is sub-game unit (for example, a sub-control board) before satisfying the variable display start condition of the identification information related to the hold. S) can be sent to
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
When a special game based on the content of the first special game is executed and there is a pending suspension at the start of the termination waiting period, the suspension that is not digested at the beginning of the termination waiting period On the basis of the on-hold information regarding, it is configured to be able to determine in advance the feasibility of a new special game,
When a special game based on the contents of the second special game is executed and there is a pending suspension at the start of the start waiting period, the suspension that is not digested at the start of the starting waiting period On the basis of the on-hold information regarding, it is configured to be able to determine in advance the feasibility of a new special game,
Information that is output during execution of the special game based on the first special game content and during the end standby period, and information output during execution of the special game based on the second special game content are the same information. The information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to be capable of outputting information whose output content is determined based on the feasibility of the new special game determined in advance. Pachinko machine.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (5)
A first start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
A second start opening (for example, the second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
A first identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit (for example, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
First random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) for acquiring a first random number based on a ball entering the first start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10);
When the first random number is acquired by the first random number acquisition unit (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ21-A), the acquired first random number is satisfied until the variable display start condition of the first identification information is satisfied. A first random number temporary storage means (for example, a first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A) for temporarily storing a random number and controlling the first hold to occur;
In the case where the variable display start condition of the first identification information related to a certain first hold is satisfied, the first hold is digested, and according to the determination result based on the first random number related to the certain first hold, the first First identification information display control means (for example, the first identification information display control unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) for controlling to stop and display the stop identification information after the first identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g). Second main game symbol control means MP11-C),
Second random number acquisition means (for example, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) for acquiring a second random number based on the ball entering the second start opening (for example, second main game start opening B10);
When the second random number is acquired by the second random number acquisition unit (for example, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ21-B), the acquired second random number is satisfied until the variation display start condition of the second identification information is satisfied. A second random number temporary storage means (for example, a second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B) for temporarily storing a random number and controlling the second hold to occur,
When the variable display start condition of the second identification information related to a certain second hold is satisfied, the second hold is digested, and the second determination result based on the second random number related to the certain second hold is Second identification information display control means (for example, the first identification information display control unit) (for example, the first identification information display control unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit B21g) controls to stop and display the stop identification information after the second identification information is variably displayed. Second main game symbol control means MP11-C),
Stopped and displayed on the stop identification information displayed on the first identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) or stopped on the second identification information display unit (for example, the second main game symbol display unit B21g). In the case where the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) that can execute a special game advantageous to the player is provided, and the special game is not executed. When the identification information and the second identification information are not variably displayed, if the second hold exists, the variable display start condition of the first identification information is not always satisfied, but the first hold exists Regardless of whether it is configured so that the variable identification start condition of the second identification information can be satisfied,
When a certain first hold is newly generated, the hold information related to the first random number related to the certain first hold is satisfied before satisfying the variable display start condition of the first identification information related to the certain first hold. Can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), and when a certain second hold is newly generated, the variation display start condition of the second identification information regarding the certain second hold is satisfied. Before, it is configured to be able to transmit the hold information on the second random number related to the certain second hold to the secondary game unit (for example, the secondary control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
In a case where a predetermined condition including at least the presence of a predetermined number of unreserved first suspensions is satisfied, at the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied, Is based on the ability to pre-determine the feasibility of a new special game,
From the time when the first identification information or the second identification information is variably displayed until it is stopped and displayed as a variable unit, from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the number of repetitions of the variable unit reaches the predetermined number, During the period in which the variable unit is performed, the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to be able to output the hold prefetch information based on the feasibility of the new special game determined in advance. ,
If a second hold is newly generated during the period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the final variable unit in which the number of repetitions of the variable unit reaches the predetermined number, the final change A pachinko game that is configured to output pending prefetch information based on the feasibility of the new special game determined in advance even during a period in which a variable unit after the unit is being performed. Machine.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (6)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display;
A variable winning opening (for example, a first grand prize opening C10, a second big prize opening C20) capable of taking a closed state and an open state;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) for controlling information output to the information output unit (for example, effect display device SG),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10);
Identification information display control means for controlling the stop identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) according to the determination result based on the random number. (For example, game content determination means MN),
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display part (for example, the first main game symbol display part A21g) is in a predetermined mode, the variable prize opening (for example, the first big prize opening C10, the second big prize opening) C20) is a unit that can make a variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20) advantageous to the player until there is a predetermined number of balls in C20) or until a predetermined period elapses. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing a special game for executing a game once or a plurality of times,
The execution contents of the special game include the first special game content and the second special game content in which the predetermined period is shorter than the first special game content. Based on one of the contents, it is configured to be able to execute special games,
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
There are a plurality of types of information formats as information formats for output to the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG), and each type of information format is an information output content corresponding to the type of variation display mode of the identification information The information output contents are different between a certain type of information format and a different type of information format, even if the identification information variation display mode is the same type. Configured,
The type of information format after the execution of the special game based on the content of the first special game and the type of information format after the execution of the special game based on the content of the second special game are configured to be the same type. On the other hand, even if they are of the same type, after the execution of the special game based on the content of the first special game and after the completion of the execution of the special game based on the content of the second special game A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the selection rate of the type of information output contents is different.

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entry determination means, MJ11-A first main game start entrance entry judgment means MJ11-B second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, MJ11-H auxiliary game start Entrance entrance determination means MJ11-C10 First entrance prize entrance determination means, MJ11-C20 Exit entrance entrance determination means MJ11-C22 Specific area entrance determination means, MJ20 random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A No. 1 main game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-B second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ30 reservation control means MJ31 reservation digestion control means, MJ31j variation start condition satisfaction determination means MJ32 Symbol holding means, MJ32-A First main game symbol holding means MJ32b-A First main game symbol holding information temporary storage means, MJ32-B 2 main game symbol hold means MJ32b-B 2nd main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, MJ32-H auxiliary game symbol hold means MJ32b-H auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, MN game content determination means MN10 winning lottery means, MN11-A first main game win / fail lottery means MN11ta-A first main game pass / fail lottery table, MN11-B second main game pass / fail lottery means MN11ta-B second main game pass / fail lottery table, MN11-H auxiliary game pass / fail Lottery means MN11ta-H Auxiliary game success / failure lottery table, MN20 Special game transition determination means MN40 Symbol content determination means, MN41-A First main game symbol determination means MN41ta-A First main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41-B Second main game symbol determination means MN41ta-B Second main game symbol determination lottery table, MN 1-H auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41ta-H auxiliary game symbol determining lottery table, MN50 variation mode determining unit MN51-A first main game variation mode determining unit, MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51 -B 2nd main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-B 2nd main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MN52 Limited frequency variation mode Determination means, MN52ta limited frequency medium variation mode determination table MN52c limited frequency counter, MP game progress means MP10 display control means, MP11-C first / second main game symbol control means MP11t-C first / second main game Symbol variation management timer MP11-H auxiliary game symbol control means, MP11t-H auxiliary Game symbol variation management timer MP20-B second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP21-B second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, MP22t-B second main game start opening electric accessory Opening timer MP30 Special game control means, MP31 Condition determination means MP32 Special game content determination means, MP32ta Special game content reference table MP33 Special game execution means, MP33-C First and second big prize opening electrical equipment opening / closing control means MP33c Ball counter MP34 Special game time management means, MP34t Special game timer MP34t2 Special game start demonstration timer, MP34t3 Special game end demonstration timer MP50 Specific game control means, MP51 Probability change end condition determination means MP51c Probability change count counter, MP52 Time reduction end condition determination means MP52c Time-count counter, B Game state temporary storage means MB10-C First and second main game state temporary storage means, MB11b-C First and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB10-H Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, MB11b-H Auxiliary Game symbol information temporary storage means MB20b Special game related information temporary storage means, MB30b Specific game related information temporary storage means MT Information transmission control means, MT10 Command transmission buffer MH Prize ball payout determination means A First main game peripheral equipment, A10 No. 1 1 main game start port A11s first main game start port entrance detection device, A20 first main game symbol display device A21g first main game symbol display unit, A21h first main game symbol hold display unit B second main game peripheral device B10 2nd main game start opening B11s 2nd main game start opening entrance detection device, B11d 2nd main game start opening electric accessory B20 2nd main game diagram Pattern display device, B21g Second main game symbol display unit B21h Second main game symbol hold display unit, C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripheral device C10 First grand prize port, C11s First major prize port prize detection device C11d 1st grand prize opening electric machine, C20 2nd big prize opening C21s 2nd big prize opening prize detection device, C21d 2nd big prize opening electric machine H auxiliary game peripheral equipment, H10 auxiliary game start port H11s auxiliary game start port Entry detection device, H20 auxiliary game symbol display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol holding display unit S sub control board, SM effect display control means (sub main control board)
SM10 display information receiving means, SM11b main side information temporary storage means SM20 effect display control means, SM21 decoration symbol display control means SM21n drawing display content determination means, SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21b drawing related information temporary storage means , SM21t presentation timer SM22 drawing hold information display control means, SM22b drawing hold information temporary storage means SM23 background effect display control means, SM23n background effect display content determination means SM23b background effect related information temporary storage means, SM24 notice effect display control Means SM24n Preliminary effect display content determining means, SM24b Preliminary effect related information temporary storage means SM24c2 ST counter, SM25 reach effect display control means SM25n Reach effect display content determining means, SM25b Reach effect related information temporary storage SM40 Information transmission / reception control means SS Production display means (sub-sub control section), SS10 Sub-information transmission / reception control means SS20 Image display control means, SS21b Image display related information temporary storage means SG Production display device, SG10 display area SG11 Decorative symbol display area, SG12 First hold display section SG13 Second hold display section SB Sub input button, SBs Sub input button input detection device KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout apparatus

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A sub game unit that controls information output to the information output unit,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, the random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the satisfaction of the variation display start condition of the identification information and controlling the hold to occur, and
When the variable display start condition for the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the certain hold is digested, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit according to the result of the determination of the validity based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
A special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode;
When it is possible to transmit game information necessary for information output executed on the side of the sub-game unit to the side of the sub-game unit and a certain hold is newly generated, the change display start condition of the identification information related to the certain hold is set. Before being satisfied, it is configured to be able to transmit the hold information regarding the random number related to the certain hold to the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Based on the game information transmitted from the main game unit, it is configured to be able to control the content output in the information output unit,
It is configured to output the production information during the period in which a certain fluctuation unit is performed, after the identification information is displayed variably until it is stopped.
The production information output during a period in which a certain variation unit is performed is a content for notifying the execution expectation of the special game after the end of the certain variation unit, and the operation member that can be operated by the player. It is configured so that information for specific effects, which is the content that prompts the operation, can be output together,
When the specific performance state indicating that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high after the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined number of variable units is performed, from the last time in the predetermined number of variable units When the production information is output in the previous fluctuation unit, the expected degree of execution of the special game in the next and subsequent fluctuation units is notified in advance, and the final round in the predetermined fluctuation unit is configured. When the production information is output in the fluctuation unit to be output, the specific production information is output more than the production information is output in the fluctuation unit preceding the last round in the predetermined number of fluctuation units. A pachinko game machine that is structured to be easy.

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