JP5885262B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

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 related to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, they are 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. “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 Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-087449 JP 2010-029232 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 effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A sub-game unit for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
With
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variable information display start condition for a certain hold is satisfied, the stop information is stopped and displayed after the identification information is displayed variably on the identification information display unit in accordance with the determination result based on the random number related to the hold. Identification information display control means for controlling
If the determination result is winning, after the stop identification information is stopped and displayed in the identification information display unit, special game control means that can execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit side to the sub-game unit side;
With
The subsidiary game department
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit,
On-hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to the hold occurring on the main game unit side on the effect display unit;
The hold image is a display mode that is different from a normal display mode and is changed to a special hold image that is a display mode that suggests that the occurrence of a high expectation reach production is definite in the future. Change means and
With
When a certain hold occurs, execute a first hold display change effect that displays a hold image corresponding to the certain hold in a special hold image, or
When there is one or more preemptive holds that satisfy the variable information display start condition of the identification information before a certain hold, satisfy the variable display start conditions of the identification information related to the preemptive hold After that, it is configured to execute a second hold display change effect that displays the hold image corresponding to the certain hold in the special hold image,
When there is a specific hold that is a hold displayed in the special hold image by either the first hold display change effect or the second hold display change effect, there is a hold other than the specific hold. Even in this case, the hold image corresponding to the hold other than the specific hold is configured not to be displayed in the special hold image by any of the first hold display change effect and the second hold display change effect,
It is configured so that the second hold display change effect can be executed for the hold that is not the execution target of the first hold display change effect.
It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.
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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.
Pachinko gaming machine according to the present alternative embodiment,
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold It is configured to allow the output of the hold prefetch information for the hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not allowed due to not satisfying the output permission condition,
In the case where there is a plurality of types of variation display modes as modes related to the variation display of the identification information, and there is a hold scheduled for execution of a specific type of variation display mode among the plurality of types of variation display modes, The pachinko gaming machine is configured to forcibly permit the output of the hold prefetch information in either one of the first determination process and the second determination process for the hold.

  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 prefetch determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the change start prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of prefetch effect content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 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. 23 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. 24 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. 25 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. 26 is a prefetch effect image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the change start prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of winning prefetch effect content processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a winning prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 of the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the winning-ahead pre-reading effect content process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 of the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a pre-reading effect image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 of the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 4 of the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the change start prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 4 of the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a winning prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 5 of the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a limited frequency table on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 41 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 second embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 43 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 second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the change prefetch execution process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening C10 has a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped by the big hit symbol, and is an out port. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of D36. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). Mouth 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) The first prize winning 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). Mouth solenoid C23). Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s. Next, the second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d places the second big prize opening C20 into the second grand prize opening C20 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

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

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in 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 A launching device D42 that launches each ball, a launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, a power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a switch that turns on / off the pachinko gaming machine The power switch Ea and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (on the opposite side to the game side).

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

  First, the main control board M has a winning opening sensor Ns {the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, the auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, 1st prize winning opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize winning prize winning detection apparatus C21s, general winning detection apparatus (not shown, the general winning entry is a winning entry with a winning ball but no symbol lottery. }, A drive solenoid (not shown) (the above-mentioned first big prize opening electric combination solenoid C13, second big prize opening electric combination solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc. It is electrically connected to an input / output device that is indispensable to control the progress of the game based on input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). For example, information (commands) related to performance / game progress can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

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

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

  Next, as described above, the sub-control board S is connected to the effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols and the like, the speaker D24, the game effect lamp D26, and other effect drive devices (not shown). ing. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and control of the sound output from the speaker D24 by the sub-main control unit SM and game effects ( Lighting) The lighting control of the lamp D26 and the determination control of the display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and the display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board S, but 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 A random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, a hold control means MJ30 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and will be described later Based on the first main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, a game content determination means MN for determining the content related to the game, and a display for performing control of displaying and changing and stopping each symbol Control means MP10 and second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20- for performing various processes directly related to opening / closing determination of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10 B and normal games A special game control means MP30 for controlling a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the first main game, the second main game and the auxiliary game; Specific game control means MP50 for performing the process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and the current and past game states [e.g., the state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability variation game state, time reduction Gaming state), special gaming state}, state relating to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information relating to main game symbol and auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, special game Game state temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing the game state (for example, the number of rounds or winning number information)]. 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 opening entrance determining means MJ11-B for determining whether or not a game ball has entered B10, and the auxiliary game entrance ball for determining whether or not the game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening H10. The first big winning opening entrance judging means MJ11-C10 and the second big winning opening C20 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first big winning opening C10. And a second big winning 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 an auxiliary game for determining whether the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H There.

  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 uses the hold digest control means MJ31 for controlling the processing related to the hold digest and the change start, and the first main game side random number obtained in a situation where the first main game symbol change permission has not been granted. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store, and based on the determination result, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32 for holding the random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until the symbol change permission is lowered. -A, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store the second main game random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is granted the symbol variation permission The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the auxiliary game acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not granted It is determined whether or not the random number is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H until the symbol variation permission is granted. And have.

  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 determines whether or not the special game is stopped and whether or not the second main game electric accessory B11d is open / closed, and the lottery means MN10 for determining the stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number. There is a symbol content determining means MN40 and a variation mode determining unit MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. Here, the winning / losing lottery means MN10 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the winning lottery result is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), First main game win / fail lottery means MN11-A for performing a lottery for the main game symbols, second main game pass / fail lottery means MN11-B for performing the lottery for the second main game symbols, and win / fail for the auxiliary game symbols Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H for performing lottery is provided. 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 MN41ta-A, the second main game success / failure lottery table MN41ta-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 content 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 played game content determination random number (second main game random number), the second main game content 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 content determination 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 of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, for the gaming state, for the normal game → the first main game normal gaming state). Lottery table, probability variation game → first main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). 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 of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery for the normal game → the second main game normal gaming state) Table, probability variation game → second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means 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. The lottery table MN41ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

  Next, the variation mode 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, And 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.

  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 (for example, regarding the game state, normal game → first main game normal (Game state lottery table, probability variation game → first main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). 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 (for example, with regard to the game state, normal game → second main game normal game) State lottery table, probability variation game → second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN51ta-H which is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol, and determines the auxiliary game variation mode determination. The lottery table for MN51ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

  Next, the display control means MP10 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. Auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H for controlling to stop and display after changing the game symbol is provided.

  Here, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C has first and second main game symbol variation management timers MP11t-C (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. 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 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening and closing the electric combination B11d of the second main game start opening B10 is satisfied. Second main game start port electric combination opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B and second main game start port electric combination for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric combination B11d of the second main game start port B10 And an object 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 further includes a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time. 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) Details are not shown).

  Next, the specific game control means MP50 satisfies the probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 for determining whether or not the end condition 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 short-time game end condition determining means MP52 has a short-time number counter MP52c capable of counting the short-time number. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory B11d of the second main game starting port B10 is relatively extended (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 regarding 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, hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 for executing the hold prefetch effect, background effect display control means SM23 that controls background image determination processing and display control processing, notification effect content determination processing, and It has a notice effect display control means SM24 that controls the display control process, and a reach effect display control means SM25 that controls the determination process of the reach effect contents 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. The drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b for temporarily storing various information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.), and the drawing variation time management timer SM21t for timing the variation time of the decorative symbols; ,have. 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 has a drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b for temporarily storing information relating to the hold related to the decorative design.

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 determines whether or not the winning pre-reading effect execution is possible (for example, whether there is a hold that can be a trigger hold in the hold) or the winning hold pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1. The change start hold prefetch effect determining means SM26k2 for determining whether or not the change start hold prefetch effect can be executed (for example, whether there is a hold that can be a trigger hold within the hold), and when executing the prefetch effect Prefetch effect content determination means SM26n for determining the content of the prefetch effect, a prefetch effect type determination table SM26ta1 for determining the prefetch effect type, and a hold display mode when executing the hold display change that is the effect mode of the prefetch effect And a hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 for determination.

  Next, the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores information related to the background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the background effect based on the information from the main control board M side. Background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b for the purpose, and a consecutive game number counter SM23c for counting the number of consecutive wins of the special game at the time of the specific game.

  Next, the notice effect display control means SM24 is based on the information from the main control board M side, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n for determining the display content and display timing of the notice effect, and the information related to the notice effect display. Is temporarily stored in advance notice related information SM24b.

  Next, the reach effect display control means SM25 is based on information from the main control board M side, reach effect display content determining means SM25n for determining the display content and display timing of the reach effect, and information related to the reach effect display. Reach production related information temporary storage means SM25b.

  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. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the other peripheral device controlled by the main control board M and one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 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 the game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the 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 to the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored in the RAM of the main control board M in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1910, the main control board M (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, at step 1920, the main control board M executes external signal output processing (information output to the external terminal board, hall computer H, 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, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the next process (process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 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 determination means MN51-H determines the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C 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-C 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 gaming electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B is based on the winning symbol on the auxiliary game side and the gaming state (for example, in the case of the winning symbol “D1”) Open for 1 second-> Close for 1 second-> Open for 1 second-> Close for 1 second-> Open for 1 second-> Open for 0.2 seconds in case of "D2" (Opening mode for 5 seconds), and a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric winnings is set in the second main game start opening electric winning combination release timer MP22t-B. Next, in Step 1234, the second main gaming 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. In step 1236, the second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game electric accessory B11d in the second main game starting port B10. 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 electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start opening electric accessory release timer MP22t-B, and determines the predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory. Determine whether the time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the second main game electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B closes the second main game electric accessory B11d in the second main game starting port B10, The electric-powered object releasing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means 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).

  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 sequentially acquired 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 pre-determines the stored hold prefetch group based on the gaming state and the hold information (variation mode determining random number).

  Here, the hold prefetch group is a group that distinguishes whether or not the prefetch effect is to be executed when determining whether or not the prefetch effect can be performed on the sub-main control unit SM side. In addition, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the possibility that a prefetch effect may be performed only by the group 3 arises (refer to the main game table 3 of FIG. 12 for the table of a reservation prefetch group).

  Next, in step 1324, the hold control means MJ30 sends a command related to a new hold occurrence (a hold occurrence command of the first main game content determination random number, a command related to hold prefetch group information, etc.) to the sub-main control unit SM. 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, 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 the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the first main game content determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, 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 pre-determines the stored hold prefetch group based on the gaming state and hold information (variation mode determining random number).

  Next, in step 1336, the hold control means MJ30 sends a command related to a new hold occurrence (a hold occurrence command of the second main game content determination random number, a command related to hold prefetch group information, etc.) to the sub-main control unit SM. The command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (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 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1326, and in the case of No in step 1326 and 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 proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) However, this is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this (the pending digest based on the winning order and both main game symbols are simultaneously executed in parallel). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery for lottery.

  Next, FIG. 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 1410-1, the success / failure lottery means MN10 refers to the first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. Based on 1 main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, a winning lottery random number), a main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  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).

  Next, in step 1410-2, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A (second main game symbol determination means MN41-B) selects the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second With reference to the main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B), the main game 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 related to the 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 the present embodiment, when winning a big hit, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. Note that the number of rounds of special games determined with reference to the main game symbol is 8R for 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the state and the selection rate of the variation mode and / or the selection rate of the main game symbol are different from those before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Next, in step 1410-3, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) draws the first main game variation mode determination lottery corresponding to each game state. Refer to the 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) (especially the variation The main game symbol variation mode is determined based on the 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 1414.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the result of lottery determination of the main game symbol, the main game short flag state, and the number of holds at the start of variation. It is comprised so that. 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 (relative to the short game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined, and the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short when the number of reservations is 2 to 3 compared to the case where the number of reservations is 0 to 1 Is easily determined. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game short-time flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol variation on the second main game side Is configured to be advantageous for the player, it is easy for the second main game side to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). It is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished in order to establish the situation.

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

  Next, in step 1414, the game content determination means MN sends the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. The information related to the determined main game symbol such as the variation mode information and the command related to the current gaming state) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission in step 1930) (Sent to the sub main control unit SM side by processing). 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 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 MB20b. 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 at step 1550). Even in the case of No in step 1420, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, at step 1452, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1470, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472, the specific game control means MP50 decrements the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c by 1. Next, in step 1474, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction count) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in step 1476 and step 1478, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. (Step 1500). In addition, also when No is determined in Step 1452, Step 1470, and Step 1474, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1514, the special game control means MP30 determines the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short flag / auxiliary game short time) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Flag) off. Next, in step 1518, the specific game control means MB30b clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1520, 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 1522, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). 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 1604 and step 1606, 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 1607, 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 1608, the special game executing means MP33 sets information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side ( In step 1930, the control command is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

  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 drives the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). The first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is opened, and a special game timer MP34t (particularly, an opening time timer) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to start, 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 a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the special prize opening. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. 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 1636, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1638, the special game executing means MP33 sets information (special game end display instruction command) to end the special game in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side. (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process in step 1930). Then, in 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 (process in step 1910). Even in the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1910).

  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, at step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol (in this example, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). ). In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1658. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1656, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 50 times) to the counter value of the hour / minute number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1658. Next, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and performs the next processing (step 1910).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 26, 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 information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information is stored). If received, the sub-side RAM is initialized, various information commands are received, and the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (f) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of (f) in the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs a hold information management process to be described later. Execute. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a display command transmission control process (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM adopts a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2500) 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 from the main control board M side, a command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) related to the new hold occurrence. It is determined whether or not (holding information relating to a game symbol) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the 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 2106, 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 (in particular, the random value and hold prefetch group information related to the main game symbol lottery). ) Is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b.

  Next, in step 2150, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes a prize pre-read lottery to be described later. Next, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 determines whether or not the new hold is a hold having information indicating that the new hold is a trigger hold (the new hold is a lottery lottery at the time of winning in step 2150). To determine whether or not the trigger is suspended. In the case of Yes in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes a prefetch effect content determination process to be described later in step 2250, and proceeds to step 2122. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2108, the process proceeds to step 2122.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2110, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and has received a symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2110, in step 2112, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2114, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the hold information related to the symbol change (particularly, the random number value and hold prefetch group information related to the main game symbol lottery), and the drawing hold information temporary storage means. While deleting from the SM 22b, the remaining hold information is shifted.

  Next, in step 2200, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 executes a change start prefetch determination process described later. Next, in step 2116, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the change start prefetch winning flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2116, in step 2118, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 turns off the change start prefetch winning flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2250, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 executes a prefetch effect content determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2120. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2116, the process proceeds to step 2120.

  Next, in step 2120, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2122. Note that if the result of step 2110 is No, the process proceeds to step 2122.

  Next, in step 2122, 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 2300).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. First, in step 2151, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the time-reduced gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2151, the process proceeds to step 2153, and a determination process is executed as to whether or not the pre-reading effect trigger suspension will be described later.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2151, in step 2152, in the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1, refer to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether or not the new hold is a hold on the first main game side. Determine whether. In the case of No in step 2152, in other words, if the new hold is a hold on the second main game side in the time-reduced game, the process proceeds to step 2153 to be a pre-reading effect trigger hold described later. A determination process of whether or not is executed. In the case of Yes in step 2152, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2108).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the time-reduced game state, only the hold related to the second main game can be the trigger hold related to the pre-reading effect, but this is only an example, Without limitation, a hold on the first main game side that occurred during the time-reduced game state may also be a trigger hold, or during a non-time-reduced game, the hold on the first main game side (or Only the second main game side hold) may be a trigger hold in the prefetch effect.

  Next, in step 2153, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the new holding pre-reading group is a predetermined group (group 3 in this example). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2153, in step 2154, the winning hold pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information relating to whether each hold is a trigger hold. Here, the trigger hold is a hold that is won in the pre-read lottery at the time of winning or the pre-read lottery at the start of variation, and is a hold that triggers a pre-read effect described later.

  Next, at step 2156, the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 determines whether there is no trigger hold in the main game hold based on the read information. In the case of Yes in step 2156, in step 2158, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 executes a prize pre-read lottery for winning with a predetermined probability (1/3 in this example). Note that the predetermined probability may not be 1/3, and by changing the predetermined probability, it is possible to adjust the degree of expectation that will be a big hit by the fluctuation that triggers the prefetching effect.

  Next, at step 2160, the winning hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k1 determines whether or not the new hold has won the winning prefetch lottery. In the case of Yes in step 2160, in step 2162, the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 adds information indicating that the hold is related to the hold in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b to “trigger hold”. The information is added and temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2108). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2108) also in the case of No in step 2152, step 2156 or step 2160.

Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the change start prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the change start prefetch winning flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 2202, in Step 2204, the change pre-holding pre-reading effect determination means SM26k2 determines whether or not the change is a change related to Riga hold. If Yes in step 2204, the process proceeds to step 2206. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2204, in step 2224, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 turns on the change start prefetch prohibition flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, The processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2116).

  Next, in step 2206, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the hold prefetch group is a predetermined group (group 3 in this example) within the hold. It is determined whether or not exists. In the case of Yes in step 2206, in step 2208, the fluctuation start hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information relating to whether each hold is a trigger hold. . Next, at step 2210, the fluctuation start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 determines whether or not there is a trigger hold in the main game hold based on the read information.

  In the case of Yes in step 2210, in step 2212, the change preserving pre-reading effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the time-reduced gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2212, in step 2214, the change start hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k2 performs the change start pre-read lottery to win with a predetermined probability (in this example, 1/10) and holds all hold in a predetermined group. The process is executed as a target, and the process proceeds to Step 2218. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2212, in step 2216, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 holds the change start prefetch lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (1/10 in this example) as a predetermined group. Among them, the process is executed only for the hold on the second main game side, and the process proceeds to Step 2218. Note that the predetermined probability may not be 1/10, and by changing the predetermined probability, it is possible to adjust the degree of expectation that the prefetching effect is a big hit.

  Next, at step 2218, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 determines whether or not there is a hold (group 3 hold) won in the change start prefetch lottery. In the case of Yes in step 2218, in step 2220, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 adds information indicating “trigger hold” to the hold won in the change start prefetch lottery. Next, in step 2222, the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 turns on the change start prefetch winning flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and performs the next processing (step 2116). The process proceeds to (1).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2202, that is, if the current process is a process in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold, in step 2226, the change start hold pre-reading effect determination means SM 26 k 2 The change start prefetch prohibition flag in the flag area of the storage means SM21b is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2116). It should be noted that if the result is No in Step 2206, Step 2210, or Step 2218, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2116). By configuring in this way, in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold, the processing of step 2204 to step 2224 is not executed (the process related to the lottery of whether or not the trigger hold occurs at the start of the fluctuation is not executed). )

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of prefetch effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2250 in FIG. First, in step 2252, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the prefetch effect type determination table SM26ta1, and determines the prefetch effect type by lottery. Here, the upper right part of the figure is an example of the prefetch effect type determination table SM26ta1, and the prefetch effects in the present embodiment are divided into three effect types of effect type A, effect type B, and effect type C. The pre-reading effect to be executed is determined according to the contents of. Each production type is configured to be drawn evenly, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the production type selection rate depends on the expectation that is a big hit due to the change related to the prefetching production. May be configured to change (if the expectation degree of big hit is high, the production type C is easily selected, etc.).

  Next, in step 2254, the pre-reading effect content determination means SM26n refers to the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and triggers based on the game state and hold information (such as a random number for random determination). Pre-determining whether the hold is successful or not. Next, in step 2256, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n determines whether or not the trigger hold that triggers the prefetch effect is a big hit based on the prior determination result. In the case of Yes in step 2256, in step 2258, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the table for the big hit in the hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 based on the determined prefetch effect type, and sets the hold display mode of trigger hold. The decision is made by lottery, and the process proceeds to Step 2268. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2256, in step 2260, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the table for the time of loss in the hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 based on the determined prefetch effect type, and displays the hold of the trigger hold. The mode is determined by lottery, and the process proceeds to Step 2268.

  Here, the lower right of the figure is an example of the hold display mode determination table SM26ta2, and in this embodiment, the hold display mode is determined by a random number. When there is no change in hold, the hold display mode is displayed in white regardless of the random number value. In addition, the rainbow color is configured to be selected only in the hold related to the big hit.

  Next, in step 2268, the prefetch effect content determination unit SM26n determines whether or not the determined prefetch effect type is a prefetch effect type (in this example, the effect type B and the effect type C) for executing the background effect. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2268, in step 2270, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n turns on the background effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and performs the next processing (step 2120 or step 2122). Even in the case of No in step 2268, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2120 or step 2122).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, at step 2302, 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 2302, in step 2304, 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 2306, the design display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b. 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 2350, the drawing display content determination means SM21n executes an effect content determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 2308, 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, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2400 processing). Transition. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2350 in FIG. First, in step 2352, the background effect display content determination means SM23n refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and refers to whether or not the background effect execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the background effect display content determination means SM23n determines the effect content based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2356, the background effect display content determining means SM23n sets a command for displaying “non-prefetching background” as the changing background effect (sub-sub control in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). The process proceeds to the next process (step 2308 process).

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

  In the case of No in step 2352, in step 2358, the background effect display content determination means SM23n determines whether or not the change is a change related to the trigger suspension. In the case of Yes in step 2358, in step 2360, the background effect display content determination means SM23n determines the effect content (for example, story effect etc.) dedicated to the digestion of the trigger suspension based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Next, in step 2362, the background effect display content determination means SM23n turns off the background effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to step 2368.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2358, in step 2364, the background effect display content determining means SM23n displays the effect content dedicated to the trigger suspension digest (for example, countdown until the trigger suspension digest is performed) based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. The effect is determined and the process proceeds to step 2368 (hereinafter, the effect of displaying the countdown until the trigger suspension is sometimes called the countdown effect). Here, in this process, when the non-time-reduced gaming state and the hold on the first main game side are the trigger hold, the countdown of the number related to the countdown notice is temporarily stopped when the second main game side changes, It is configured to resume from the fluctuation on the first main game side. By configuring in this way, even when a hold on the second main game side occurs during the countdown effect, there is no discrepancy between the number of the countdown effect and the number of fluctuations until the trigger hold.

  Next, in step 2368, the background effect display content determination means SM23n sets a command for displaying “pre-read-only background” as the background effect during the change (display command in step 2600). In the transmission control process, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2308).

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

  Next, FIG. 24 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 the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2410. Note that if the result in Step 2402 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2410.

  Next, in step 2410, the 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 2311, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2412, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines the decorative symbol change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether it has been reached. 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 2600). The process proceeds to step 2430.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2412, in step 2416, the decoration symbol display control means SM21 decorates the decoration based on the drawing variation time management 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 symbol stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2416, the decoration symbol display control means SM21 sets a decoration symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) in step 2418 (the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). The process proceeds to step 2430.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2416, in step 2420, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25), the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect). Based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage means SM25b), 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 reach effect display control means SM25) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2600). And the process proceeds to step 2430. Note that if the result in Step 2420 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2430.

  Next, in step 2430, 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 2430, in step 2431, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmits it to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2600). To be). Next, in step 2432, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2434, 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. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2410 or Step 2430, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2500).

  FIG. 25 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 flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. 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 special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2504, in step 2506, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the big hit is not the first hit (the big hit in the non-probability variation / non-time shortened gaming state). It is determined whether or not. If YES in step 2506, the process proceeds to step 2510. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2506 (when the big hit is the first hit), in step 2508, the background effect display control means SM23 resets (resets to zero) the consecutive times counter SM23c, and proceeds to step 2510. Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the consecutive game number counter SM23c may be reset (zero-cleared) when the specific game ends due to reaching the upper limit fluctuation number of the specific game.

  Next, in step 2510, the background effect display control means SM23 adds 1 to the value of the consecutive resort number counter SM23c2. Next, in step 2512 and step 2514, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the big hit on the effect display device SG. A start display is performed (appropriate display is performed based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 2516. Note that the process proceeds to step 2516 also in the case of No in step 2502.

  Next, in step 2516, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds, the number of winning prizes, and the number of consecutive game counters on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side. (The game may be executed as necessary based on the game characteristics, the type of jackpot, etc., and the consecutive resort count counter value is displayed as the consecutive resort count).

  Next, in step 2518, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the consecutive resort number counter SM23c2, and determines whether or not the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, 10) or more. In the case of Yes in step 2518, in step 2520, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the big hit being executed is the maximum round big hit (for example, 16R big hit, 7A -It is determined whether it is a big hit (7B symbol). In the case of Yes in step 2520, in step 2522, the background effect display control means SM23 determines whether the ending effect {predetermined condition (for example, the number of consecutive games during a specific game, the total number of winning balls at the time of consecutive games, and a plurality of types) Set a command related to the display of special effects or effects during specific games that are displayed only when a specific condition of one or a plurality of combinations is satisfied, etc.), and the process proceeds to step 2526 To do. On the other hand, if No in either step 2518 or step 2520, in step 2524, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command related to the big hit in-progress display, and proceeds to step 2526.

  By comprising in this way, based on the number of consecutive big hits in a specific game, it is possible to make a special effect to be displayed during the big hit. In addition, this example is an example to the last, It is not limited to this, For example, you may comprise so that several conditions may exist as generation | occurrence | production conditions of an ending effect.

  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 a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2526, in step 2528, the background effect display control means SM23 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2530, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2600). . Note that if the answer is No in step 2504 or step 2526, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a prefetch effect image diagram according to the present embodiment. This image diagram exemplifies a case in which the prefetch effect related to the first main game side is executed as the effect type C (the effect type for executing the hold change effect and the background effect) in the non-time-saving game. First, the state (a) is a state in which there are two normal holding balls (holding that is not trigger holding) on the first main game side, and there is no trigger holding and the main game symbol is fluctuating. In this state, the pre-read lottery at the time of winning and the pre-read lottery at the start of change can be executed. Next, one new hold is generated on the first main game side from the state (a), and the state (b) is obtained. In the state of (b), since the newly generated hold is won in the winning pre-read lottery and becomes a trigger hold, the pre-reading effect is executed from the next change. The trigger hold is displayed in a display mode different from the normal hold (in the figure, the normal hold is indicated by a circle and the trigger hold is indicated by an asterisk). Further, since the newly generated hold becomes the trigger hold, the winning pre-read lottery and the change start pre-read lottery are not executed.

  Next, from the state of (b), the state in which the changing main game symbol is stopped and the next change is started is the state of (c). In the state of (c), the hold change effect, the background effect, and the countdown effect are executed as the prefetch effects. In addition, since the number of times the main game symbol has been stopped before the start of the change related to the trigger hold is 2, the number of the countdown effect is “2”. Next, from the state of (c), the state in which the main game symbol is stopped twice and the change of the main game symbol is started is the state of (d). In the state of (d), since there is a change related to the trigger suspension, the story effect is executed as the effect content.

  Next, in the state of (d), the change related to the trigger hold is lost, and the state in which the next change is started is the state of (e). At the start of the change of (e), the pre-reading lottery at the start of change is not executed because of the next change of the change related to the trigger hold. With this configuration, the pre-reading effect such as the countdown effect is not continuously executed, and the game proceeds without confusing the player (for example, cut as a notice effect related to the pre-reading effect). When the in-effect is executed, if there is a law that determines that the cut-in effect is a look-ahead effect related to the big hit when the cut-in effect is continued four times or more, the pre-read effect over two variations ends. If the pre-reading effect is executed from the next change to the other two changes, it may happen that the game is not a big hit, which will confuse the player).

  Next, the state in which the next change is started from the state of (e) is the state of (f). In the state of (f), since the change start pre-read lottery is won at the start of the change, the hold change effect, the background effect, and the countdown effect are executed as the pre-read effect from the change. In addition, since the change is not the next change of the change related to the trigger hold, the change look-ahead lottery is executed.

  With the configuration as described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when there is a trigger hold in the main game hold, the variable start prefetch lottery and the winning prefetch lottery are not executed and the trigger hold In the next variation of the variation related to the above, the variation start look-ahead lottery is not executed. As a result, the pre-reading effects related to multiple trigger suspensions are not continuously executed, and other pre-reading effects are not executed during the execution of the pre-reading effects, and the fluctuation of the pre-reading effects currently being executed by the player It is possible to prevent misidentification of the pre-reading effect started from the beginning, and it becomes a more user-friendly gaming machine.

(Modification 1)
Here, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect is configured not to be continuously executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the player's misperception does not occur even if continuously executed, the pre-reading effect is continuously executed. You may comprise. Accordingly, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a first modification from the present embodiment, and will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 2 7, in the first modification of the present embodiment, according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the variation at the start pre-read determination process. First, the change from the present embodiment is about Step 2223 (Modification 1), and the purpose thereof is the fluctuation related to the trigger suspension in the first fluctuation after the execution of the special game. Even if it exists, it is comprised so that a prefetch lottery at the time of a fluctuation | variation start can be performed. That is, if the change is related to the trigger hold in step 2204, in step 2223 (change 1), the change start hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the change Is not a change related to the big hit. If Yes in Step 2223 (Variant 1), the process proceeds to Step 2224. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2116).

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 1 from the present embodiment, when the change related to the trigger hold is a big hit and the special game is executed (that is, the pre-reading effect related to the trigger hold, Since a special game is executed between the pre-reading effect related to the next hold of the trigger hold, the pre-read effect is generated even in the next change of the trigger hold when the pre-read effect continues and there is little discomfort. By being configured to be able to do so, the chances of executing the pre-reading effect increase, so that the fun of the game is enhanced.

  Note that, in the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, when the fluctuation related to the trigger hold becomes a big hit, the change start prefetch lottery can be executed by the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the change related to the trigger hold becomes a big hit and the gaming state is changed, the change start look-ahead lottery can be executed with the next change of the change related to the trigger hold. Also good.

  In the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, in the next change of the special game, even when the next change is the next change of the change related to the trigger hold, the change start prefetch lottery can be executed. Although configured, the configuration in which the prefetch lottery at the start of variation can be executed for the next variation of the variation related to the trigger hold is not limited to this, for example, after the variation after the long fixed time and the suspension are all digested Any situation may be used as long as the player can recognize that the continuous pre-reading effect has ended after a predetermined time has passed since the change related to the trigger suspension, such as the change in the game state, the change after the game state is switched, and the like.

(Modification 2)
Here, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold is changed at the timing of winning the pre-read lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in a predetermined situation, the hold is displayed at a timing different from that of the present embodiment. You may comprise so that a display aspect may be changed. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a second modification from the present embodiment, and will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. 17 in the second modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are about Step 2650 (Modification 2) and Steps 21119-1 (Modification 2) to Step 2119-3 (Modification 2), and the purpose is to win the pre-fetch lottery at the time of winning. When changing the hold display mode, the change timing is configured to be set at the start of the next change. That is, if the new hold is a trigger hold in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes a winning prefetch effect content determination process described later in step 2650 (variant 2). 2122.

  In addition, after executing the pre-reading effect content determination process in step 2250 or in the case of No in step 2116, in step 2119-1 (modified 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily displays the drawing hold information. Referring to the flag area of storage means SM22b, it is determined whether or not the pending change reservation flag is on {the pending change reservation flag may be turned on in the process of step 2650 (change 2)}. In the case of Yes in Step 2119-1 (Variation 2), in step 2119-2 (Variation 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 stores the trigger hold temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. The second on-hold display mode {the on-hold display mode determined by the processing in the subroutine of Step 2650 (Variation 2)} is determined as the on-hold display mode. Next, in step 2119-3 (change 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 turns off the hold change reservation flag in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and proceeds to step 2120. To do. On the other hand, also in the case of No in Step 21119-1 (Variation 2), the process proceeds to Step 2120.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of winning prefetch effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of Step 2650 (Modification 2) in FIG. 28 in Modification 2 from the present embodiment. First, in step 2652, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and based on the gaming state and hold information (such as a random number for random determination), the prefetch effect. Pre-judgment of whether or not the trigger is suspended is related to. Next, in step 2654, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the result of the prior determination and determines whether or not the trigger hold is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 2654, in step 2656, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n refers to the table for the big hit time of the hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 based on the determined prefetch effect type, and sets the hold display mode of trigger hold. The determination is made by lottery, and the process proceeds to step 2660. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2654, in step 2658, the pre-reading effect content determination means SM26n refers to the table for losing time in the hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 based on the determined pre-reading effect type, and displays the hold of the trigger hold. The mode is determined by lottery, and the process proceeds to Step 2660.

  Next, in step 2660, the pre-reading effect content determination means SM26n refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and currently displays the display area during a predetermined time (in this example, a change of 120 seconds, during the super reach effect. It is determined whether or not the main game symbol, which is a variation time of a variation mode in which the hold display cannot be visually recognized by displaying a predetermined moving image on the entire SG 10, is changing. In the case of Yes in step 2660, in step 2662, the pre-reading effect content determination means SM26n temporarily stores the trigger hold hold display mode determined in step 2656 or step 2658 as the second hold display mode in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Store and determine the hold display mode to be white. Next, in step 2664, the prefetch effect content determination means SM26n turns on the hold change reservation flag in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2122). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2660, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2122).

  By changing as described above, the effect during the change of the main game symbol that is the change time of the predetermined time (120 seconds in this example) according to the change example 2 from the present embodiment is the super reach effect, In a gaming machine configured such that the hold display cannot be visually recognized by displaying a predetermined moving image on the entire display area SG10 during the execution of the super reach effect, the pre-reading at the time of winning a prize during the execution of the super reach effect When the lottery is won, the player can visually recognize that the display mode of the hold has been changed by configuring the change of the display mode of the hold at the start of the next change, and a more user-friendly game. It becomes a machine.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 2 from the present embodiment, when the winning look-ahead lottery is won, the display mode of the hold can be changed at the start of the next change. The timing for executing the change is not limited to this, and may be an appropriate timing in accordance with the performance being executed at the time of the pre-reading lottery (for example, whether the hold display cannot be visually recognized by the player is visible). Timing etc.). In addition, the effect of changing the effect execution timing is not limited to the display mode of the hold, but a problem occurs when the prefetch effect is executed at the timing of winning the prefetch lottery (such as a player cannot be visually recognized). Any effect may be used (for example, a comment notice effect).

(Modification 3)
Moreover, the aspect of the law regarding whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed is not limited to this, and an aspect of forcibly executing the pre-reading effect may be provided as an exception to the law. Accordingly, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a third modification from the present embodiment, and will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of Step 2150 in FIG. 19 in Modification 3 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about Step 2151-1 (Modification 3) and Step 2166 (Modification 3), and the purpose is to be compulsory when a specific suspension (details will be described later) occurs. Is configured to win a pre-fetch lottery at the time of winning a prize. In other words, if the time-saving game is being played in step 2151 or if the new hold is a hold on the second main game side in step 2164, in step 2151-1 (change 3), the pre-payment pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 is determined in step 2151-1. Referring to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, it is determined whether or not the new hold is a specific hold. Here, the specific hold is a hold whose variable time is the specific time (120 seconds) regardless of the game state and the number of holds (in this example, the hold whose random number for changing mode is 1000 to 1023. Is a specific hold).

  In the case of Yes in Step 2151-1 (Modification 3), the process proceeds to Step 2153. In the case of No, in Step 2166 (Modification 3), in the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1, the drawing hold information temporarily Information indicating "trigger hold" is added to the hold information related to the hold in the storage means SM22b and temporarily stored (and information indicating that the trigger is held is deleted from other trigger holds in the main game hold) Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2108).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of effect content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2350 in FIG. 22 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2363 (Modification 3) and Step 2366 (Modification 3), and the purpose is that the trigger hold is not the specific hold and the trigger hold is not the specific hold. It is configured so that different effects can be executed. That is, if No in step 2358 (when the background effect is executed and the change is not a change related to the trigger suspension), in step 2363 (change 3), the background effect display content determination means SM23n It is determined whether or not the hold is a specific hold (in this example, a hold whose variation time is 120 seconds regardless of the number of holds). In the case of Yes in Step 2363 (Modification 3), the process proceeds to Step 2364, and the same processing as in this embodiment is executed.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2363 (Modified 3), in Step 2366 (Modified 3), the background effect display content determination means SM23n is dedicated to the pre-trigger digestion that is a specific suspension based on the variation mode of the main game symbol. Production contents (for example, production contents for displaying a special countdown until the trigger suspension digest) is determined, and the process proceeds to step 2368. Here, although the details will be described later, the effect that displays the special countdown is an effect that has a different display mode than the effect that displays the countdown (hereinafter, the effect that displays the special countdown is referred to as the special countdown effect) Sometimes called).

  Next, FIG. 32 is a pre-reading effect image diagram according to Modification 3 from the present embodiment. This image diagram exemplifies a case where the pre-reading effect related to the first main game side is executed as the effect type C (the effect type for executing the hold change effect and the background effect) in the non-time-saving game. In the figure, normal hold is indicated by a circle, normal trigger hold (change time 30 seconds) is a cross mark, and a specific hold (hold for which change time 120 seconds is fixed) is changed. (This is sometimes called “hold”).

  First, the state (a) is a state in which there are two normal holding balls (holding that is not trigger holding) on the first main game side, and there is no trigger holding and the main game symbol is fluctuating. In this state, the pre-read lottery at the time of winning and the pre-read lottery at the start of change can be executed. Next, one new hold is generated on the first main game side from the state (a), and the state (b) is obtained. In the state of (b), since the newly generated hold is won in the winning look-ahead lottery and becomes a normal trigger hold (a variation time of 30 seconds), the look-ahead effect is executed from the next change of the main game symbol. It becomes. The normal trigger hold is displayed in a display mode different from the normal hold.

  Next, from the state of (b), the state in which the changing main game symbol is stopped and the next change is started is the state of (c). In the state of (c), the hold change effect, the background effect, and the countdown effect are executed as the prefetch effects. In addition, since the number of times the main game symbol has been stopped before the start of the change related to the normal trigger hold is 2, the number of the countdown effect is “2”. Next, from the state of (c), since there are two holds and one of them (the last hold) is a specific hold, there is a state where the trigger is forcibly held (specific trigger hold). This is the state (d). In the state of (d), the specific hold becomes a new specific trigger hold, information indicating that the trigger is on hold is deleted from the hold that was the normal trigger hold, and the display mode of the hold is the same display mode as the normal hold. It has become.

  Next, the state in which the next change is started from the state of (d) is the state of (e). Since the change is started in the situation where the specific trigger hold exists, the special countdown effect is executed instead of the countdown effect that has been executed until the time point (d). Further, since the number of times the main game symbol has been stopped until the start of the change related to the specific trigger hold is 3, the number of special countdown effects is “3”.

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 3 from the present embodiment, when a specific hold (in this example, a hold whose variation time is 120 seconds regardless of the number of holds) occurs. It is possible to adjust the appearance rate of the pre-reading effect by configuring to win the pre-read lottery at the time of winning a prize, and to provide an exceptional rule that the pre-reading effect is forcibly executed as a rule of execution of the pre-reading effect. Yes, there will be a wide range of look-ahead effects. In addition, even if the prefetch effect is forcibly executed by making the expectation level that the prefetch effect related to the specific hold becomes a big hit higher than the expectation level that the prefetch effect related to the hold other than the specific hold is a big hit, The expectation of jackpot does not decrease, and it becomes a user-friendly gaming machine.

  In addition, when a pre-reading effect related to a specific hold is forcibly executed during a certain pre-reading effect, the big hit expectation degree in the pre-reading effect related to the specific hold is higher than the expected big hit value in the certain pre-reading effect. For example, when a pre-reading effect related to specific hold occurs, the trigger hold related to the pre-read effect may be a big hit.

(Modification 4)
Here, in the modified example 3 from the present embodiment, when a specific suspension occurs, the winning pre-read lottery is configured to be always won, but the configuration that the pre-read lottery is always won is not limited to this, You may comprise so that a pre-read lottery may be won at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a fourth modification from the present embodiment, and will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a winning prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of Step 2150 in FIG. 19 in Modification 4 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2157 (Modification 4) and Step 2166 (Modification 4), and the purpose is when a specific hold occurs in a situation where there is no trigger hold in the hold. The specific hold is always configured to win a prefetch lottery when winning a prize. That is, if there is no trigger hold in the main game hold in step 2156, in step 2157 (change 4), the winning hold pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the new It is determined whether or not a special hold is a specific hold. Here, the specific hold is a hold whose variable time is the specific time (120 seconds) regardless of the game state and the number of holds (in this example, the hold whose random number for changing mode is 1000 to 1023. Is a specific hold).

  In the case of Yes in Step 2157 (Variation 4), the process proceeds to Step 2158, and in the case of No, in Step 2166 (Variation 4), the prize-holding pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 is the drawing hold information temporary storage means. With reference to the hold information in SM22b, information indicating "trigger hold" is added to the hold information related to the new hold and temporarily stored (and other trigger hold in the main game hold is a trigger hold) Delete the information to the effect) and proceed to the next process (the process of step 2108).

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a change start prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of Step 2200 in FIG. 18 in Modification 4 from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2228 (Modification 4) and Step 2230 (Modification 4), and the purpose is to change the specific hold when there is a specific hold in the main game hold. It is configured to win a prefetch lottery at the start. That is, after the change start prefetch prohibition flag is turned off in step 2226, in step 2228 (change 4), the change start hold prefetch effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the main game. It is determined whether there is a specific hold in the hold. In the case of Yes in Step 2228 (Variable 4), in Step 2230 (Variable 4), the fluctuation start hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k2 refers to the hold information in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the change time Add the information indicating that the trigger order is “hold on trigger” to the hold information related to the earliest hold out of the hold that becomes a specific time, and temporarily store it (assuming that the change prefetch lottery was won) Control goes to step 2220. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2228 (Modification 4), the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 2116).

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the fourth modification from the present embodiment, in a situation where the pre-reading effect is being executed, the specific hold (in this example, the variation time is 120 seconds regardless of the number of holds). Is configured so that the pre-reading effect with the specific hold as the trigger hold can be executed from the start of the change after the end of execution of the pre-read effect (at the start of the next change of the change related to the trigger hold). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which other pre-reading effects (pre-reading effects with a specific hold as a trigger hold) are executed during the execution of the pre-reading effects and the player is confused, and a user-friendly gaming machine is provided. It will be possible.

  In the gaming machine according to the fourth modification from the present embodiment, when the pre-read lottery is executed when the specific hold occurs, after the execution of the pre-read effect (the end of the change related to the trigger hold). Although the pre-reading effect is configured to be executed at the time of starting the subsequent change, the condition of whether or not the pre-reading effect relating to the specific hold is not limited to this, even if the specific hold occurs during the execution of the pre-reading effect You may comprise so that the prefetch effect concerning the said specific suspension may not generate | occur | produce.

(Modification 5)
Here, in this embodiment, it is configured such that a prefetch lottery that wins with a predetermined probability can be executed for a certain hold only when a certain hold prefetch group is a predetermined prefetch group (group 3). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that a prefetch lottery with different winning probabilities can be executed in accordance with the degree of expectation that is a big hit. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a fifth modification from the present embodiment, which will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the prefetch determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of Step 2150 (Modification 5) in FIG. 18 in Modification 5 from the present embodiment. First, in step 2151, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the time-reduced gaming state. If YES in step 2151, the process proceeds to step 2153. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2151, in step 2152, the winning pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether the new hold is a hold on the first main game side. Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 2152, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2108), and if No, the process proceeds to step 2153.

  Next, in Step 2153, the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information relating to whether each hold is a trigger hold. Next, at step 2154, the winning hold pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 determines whether there is no trigger hold in the main game hold based on the read information. In the case of Yes in step 2154, in step 2156, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether or not the new hold-holding pre-reading group is group 3. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2156, in step 2158, the winning pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 executes a winning pre-read lottery to win with a predetermined probability A (1/3 in this example), and the process proceeds to step 2166. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2156, in step 2160, the prize-holding pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether or not the new hold-holding pre-reading group is group 2. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2160, in step 2162, the winning pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 executes a winning pre-read lottery to win with a predetermined probability B (1/10 in this example), and proceeds to step 2166. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2160, that is, when the new hold reservation look-ahead group is group 1, in step 2164, the winning hold look-ahead effect determination means SM26k1 determines the predetermined probability C (in this example, 1 / 50) The winning-ahead look-ahead lottery for winning is executed, and the process proceeds to step 2166.

  Next, in Step 2166, the winning pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 determines whether or not the winning pre-read lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 2166, in step 2168, the on-preservation pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 refers to the on-hold information in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and sets the new on-hold winning in the pre-drawn lottery on winning. Information indicating “trigger hold” is added to the hold information and temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2108). Note that if the answer is No in step 2154 or step 2166, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2108).

  By changing as described above, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 5 from the present embodiment, it is possible to win the prefetch lottery in all the prefetch groups, and the win probability of the prefetch lottery is different for each prefetch group. By doing so, it becomes possible to execute the prefetching effect regardless of the variation time, and the variation of the prefetching effect is widened and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, in this example, the winning prefetch lottery can be executed even during the fluctuation related to the trigger hold, but the winning prefetch lottery may not be executed during the fluctuation relating to the trigger hold. When configured in this way, it is possible to prevent a situation in which another pre-reading effect is executed from the next change after the pre-reading effect is finished, and the player can pre-read regardless of the content of the effect related to the pre-reading effect. It will be possible to recognize the final variation of the production.

  In this example, it is configured to be able to execute the pre-reading lottery at the start of change for the hold that will be digested after the end of the change. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to configure so that the change can also be executed (the change can be a change related to the trigger suspension). When configured in this way, even after the hold is digested and the fluctuation is started, the display mode of the digested hold is displayed in the gaming machine configured to continuously display the display related to the digested hold. It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as changing.

  In this example, when the prefetch lottery at the time of winning is executed, if there is a trigger hold in the hold, the prefetch lottery at the time of winning is not executed. It is not limited, and it may be configured not to execute the pre-fetch lottery at the time of winning, on condition that there is a big hit hold in the hold, a specific change in the hold (variation mode etc. that becomes reach change), etc. Good.

(Second Embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, the pre-read lottery can be executed at the time of occurrence of a hold (at the time of winning a prize) and the start of fluctuation of the main game symbol, but it is not limited to this, and the pre-read lottery is performed at other timings. You may comprise so that it may perform. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a second embodiment and will be described in detail below.

  Note that the gaming machine according to the second embodiment includes a specific area C22 in which a game ball can enter and a specific area entrance detection device C22s in the second grand prize opening C20. Here, the specific area entry detection device C22s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area C22, and generates specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 is configured to be detected by either the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s or the specific area entry detection device C22s.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment includes a specific area entry determination unit MJ11-C22 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area C22, and a variation mode of the main game symbol at the limited frequency. Limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 for determining (variation time etc.). Further, the limited frequency variation mode determination means MN52 is a limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta referred to when determining the variation mode related to the main game symbol at the limited frequency, and the limited frequency referred to in the probability variation gaming state. And a limited frequency switching counter MN52c that counts the number of fluctuations up to the timing of changing the table.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment includes an allocation game execution control means MP36 for executing an allocation game for opening and closing the second big prize opening C20 having the specific area C22, and the number of times of change in the probability change game state. A probability variation counter MP51c capable of counting the game, and a distribution game related information temporary storage means MB40b for temporarily storing information related to the process of the distribution game.

  First, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of steps 1400 (1) and (2) in FIG. 10 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is about step 1411-1 (second) to step 1411-5 (second) and step 1450 (second), and the purpose is limited frequency in the probability variation gaming state. It is configured to refer to the table. That is, after determining the stop symbol related to the main game symbol at step 1410-2, at step 1411-1 (second), the game content determination means MN refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Then, it is determined whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1411-1 (second), the process proceeds to step 1412. In the case of No, in step 1411-2 (second), the game content determination means MN determines the counter value of the limited frequency switching counter MN52c. , It is determined whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. Next, in step 1411-3 (second), the first main game variation mode determination unit MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination unit MN51-B) determines the limited frequency variation mode corresponding to each game state. Referring to the lottery table MN52ta (particularly, the limited frequency table 1), based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number) The main game symbol variation mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

  Here, FIG. 37 (particularly, the limited frequency table 1) is an example of the limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta. In the second embodiment, the limited frequency table 1 is referred to by changes in the main game symbols 1 to 20 times after the end of the special game in the time-saving game state and the probability variation game state. Further, the limited frequency table 1 is configured such that when the number of holds is 2 to 3, a variation mode in which the variation time is shorter than that when the number of holds is 0 to 1 is determined. In addition, when the limited frequency table 1 is referenced, the fluctuation on the first main game side is less profitable for the player than the fluctuation on the second main game side, so the fluctuation on the first main game side is the fluctuation on the second main game side. Compared to, the symbol variation time is relatively long. On the second main game side, the variation time is relatively shorter when referring to the limited frequency table 1 than when referring to the limited frequency table 2 described later.

  Next, in step 1411-4 (second), the game content determination means MN decrements the counter value of the limited frequency switching counter MN52c by 1, and proceeds to step 1414. On the other hand, if step 1411-2 (second) is No, in step 1411-5 (second), the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) Referring to the limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta (particularly, the limited frequency table 2) corresponding to each game state, the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) ) (In particular, the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the random variation lottery random number), these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to Step 1414.

  Here, FIG. 37 (particularly, the limited frequency table 2) is an example of the limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta. In the second embodiment, the limited frequency table 2 is referred to by changes in the main game symbols 21 to 80 times after the end of the special game in the time-saving game state and the probability variation game state. Further, at the time of losing the limited frequency table 2, when the number of holds is 2 to 3, it is configured to easily determine a variation mode in which the variation time is shorter than when the number of holds is 0 to 1. ing. Further, when the limited frequency table 2 is referenced, the fluctuation on the first main game side is less profitable for the player than the fluctuation on the second main game side, so the fluctuation on the first main game side is the fluctuation on the second main game side. The symbol variation time is configured to be relatively long compared to (because the second main game side can be reserved during the variation of the main game symbol on the first main game side). Note that a specific variation mode “BX” (details will be described later) exists as a variation mode at the time of hitting referred to on the second main game side of the limited frequency table 2. In the second embodiment, the specific variation mode is provided only in the variation mode at the time of hitting, but there is no problem even if it is provided at the time of loss. However, as will be described later, the specific variation mode “BX” is a variation mode in the case where there is a hold scheduled to be a hit in a situation where the symbol related to the variation mode is changing. Since the purpose is to suggest or notify the existence of a hold scheduled to be the hit, during the symbol change related to this specific change mode “BX” or when the change is stopped, It is desirable to configure different notification modes to be executed when there is a hold scheduled to become and when there is no hold scheduled to be a hit (about this point) Details will be described later).

  Also, after turning on the condition device operation flag in step 1440, or if the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol in step 1430, in step 1450 (second), the game content determination means MN, which will be described later, ends the specific game The determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 (second) in FIG. 10 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the counter value of 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 count value of the probability variation counter MP51c, and determines whether or not the counter value (the remaining variation count until the probability variation gaming state ends) is zero. judge. 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. Note that if the answer is No in step 1452 or step 1456, the process also proceeds to step 1460.

  Next, in step 1460, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 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 counter value of the time-saving count counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (the remaining number of fluctuations until the time-saving gaming state ends) is zero. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1464, in step 1466 and step 1468, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. (Step 1500). Note that if the result is No at 1460 or Step 1464, the process proceeds to the next process (the process at Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of special game control processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. 5 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 1611 (second), step 1700 (second), and step 1650 (second), the purpose of which is to execute a sorting game. That is, in step 1611 (second), the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the number of rounds executed in the special game is determined as the distribution game execution round (in this example). 2R and 4R) is determined. In the second embodiment, two rounds that are not continuous with 2R and 4R are rounds related to the opening of the second grand prize opening C20. This is because the game ball cannot flow down during the special game. In addition, in the case of being stored in a specific place in the game area D30 (so-called “ball jam”), the game ball is re-entered into the second big prize opening C20 (or the specific area C22). The purpose is to provide an opportunity to enter the game {whether or not the game state after the special game becomes the probability variation game state depends on whether or not the second big prize opening C20 (or the specific area C22) can enter the game. This is important because it is determined}. In the second embodiment, two rounds related to the opening of the second grand prize opening C20 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more rounds are related to the opening of the second big prize opening C20. It is good also as a round.

  In the case of Yes in step 1611 (second), in step 1700 (second), the allocated game execution control means MP36 executes an allocated game execution process to be described later, and proceeds to step 1634. On the other hand, if No in step 1611 (second), the process proceeds to step 1612.

  In step 1638, after setting a special game end display instruction command to the sub side, in step 1650 (second), the allocated game execution control means MP36 performs a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later. Execute, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1910).

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1700 (second) in FIG. 39 in the second embodiment. First, at step 1702, the allocated game execution control means MP36 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the allocated game execution flag is on. If Yes in step 1702, the process proceeds to step 1716.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1702, in step 1704, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the stopped main game symbol is the long open symbol (4B / 5A. 5B · 7A · 7B). In the case of Yes in Step 1704, in Step 1706, the distribution game execution control means MP36 uses a long release pattern (for example, 15 seconds of release) as the release pattern of the second big prize opening C20 having the specific area C22. Then, an opening pattern designed so as to definitely enter the specific area C22 is set, and the process proceeds to Step 1710. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1704, in other words, if the stop symbol is the short open symbol (4A), in step 1708, the distribution game execution control means MP36 has the second big prize opening C20 having the specific area C22. As an opening pattern, set a short opening pattern (for example, an opening pattern designed to be a 0.1 second opening and non-entry into the specific area C22). Control goes to step 1710.

  Next, at step 1710, the allocated game execution control means MP36 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c. Next, at step 1712, the allocated game execution control means MP36 turns on an allocated game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, at step 1864, the allocation game execution control means MP36 opens the second big prize opening C20 with the set release pattern, and the routine proceeds to step 1716.

  Next, at step 1716, the allocation game execution control means MP36 confirms the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c and determines whether or not a predetermined number (10) of gaming balls have won the second big winning opening C20. To do. If Yes in step 1716, the process proceeds to step 1720. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1716, in step 1718, the allocation game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not the opening period (the set opening pattern) of the second big prize opening C20 has ended. If Yes in step 1718, the process proceeds to step 1720.

  Next, at step 1720, the distribution game execution control means MP36 closes the second big prize opening C20. Next, at step 1722, the assigned game execution control means MP36 turns off the assigned game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1724, the allocated game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area C22 in the allocated game execution round. In the case of Yes in step 1724, in step 1726, the allocated game execution control means MP36 turns on the main game probability change transition reservation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to step 1728. . On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1724, the process proceeds to step 1728. Next, at step 1728, the allocated game execution control means MP36 adds 1 to the round number counter (ends the allocated game execution round), and proceeds to the next process (the process at step 1634). Even in the case of No in step 1718, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1634).

  Next, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 1650 (second) in FIG. 39 in the second embodiment. First, at step 1662, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the main game probability change transition reservation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game probability change transition reservation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, at step 1666, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (80 times) in the probability variation number counter MP51c. Next, at step 1668, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1670, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number (20 times) in the limited frequency switching counter MN52c. Next, in step 1672, the specific game control means MP50 sets the predetermined number of times A (80 times) in the time reduction number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1676. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1662, the specific game control means MP50 sets the predetermined number of times B (50 times) in the time reduction number counter MP52c in step 1674, and proceeds to step 1676. In this example, a predetermined value is set in the limited frequency switching counter MN52c and the short time counter MP52c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a value to be set in each counter based on the big hit symbol is set. You may comprise so that it can change.

  Next, in step 1676, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1678, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of Step 2100 in FIG. 17 in the second embodiment. The difference from the present embodiment is step 2124 (second) and step 2126 (second), and the purpose is not to execute the prefetch lottery at the time of winning and the prefetch lottery at the start of variation in the probability variation gaming state. Is to configure. That is, in step 2106, the holding information (random value and prefetch group information) transmitted from the main side is temporarily stored in the drawing holding information temporary storage means SM22b, and then in step 2124 (second), the drawing holding information is stored. The display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2124 (second), the process proceeds to step 2150, and processing related to winning prefetch determination is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2124 (second), the process proceeds to step 2122 without executing the process related to the prefetch determination at the time of winning.

  Further, in step 2114, the hold information (random value and prefetch group information) related to the symbol variation is deleted from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the remaining hold information is shifted, and then step 2126 (second) Thus, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2126 (second), the process proceeds to step 2200, and the process related to the change start prefetch determination is executed. In the case of No, the process related to the change start prefetch determination is not executed. Control goes to step 2122.

  Next, FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of Step 2400 in FIG. 17 in the second embodiment. The difference from this embodiment is about step 2413-1 (second), step 2413-2 (second), and step 2700 (second), and the purpose is to execute a pre-change lottery lottery. is there. That is, in step 2413-1 (second), the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and whether or not the variation mode of the main game symbol being varied is the specific variation mode. Determine whether. In this example, the specific variation mode is “BX” which is a variation mode (in this example, a variation time of 40 seconds) that can be selected only when referring to the limited frequency table 2. During the variation of the main game symbol, a pre-variation prefetch lottery to be described later is executed.

  In the case of Yes in step 2413-1 (second), in step 2413-2 (second), the decorative symbol display control means SM 21 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM 21 b, and the decoration symbol changes. It is determined whether or not the pre-read lottery timing (30 seconds from the start of fluctuation) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2413-2 (second), in step 2700 (second), the decorative symbol display control means SM21 executes a pre-change prefetch execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2430. If step 2413-1 (second) or step 2413-2 (second) is No, the process proceeds to step 2416.

  In the second embodiment, using a timer, it is determined whether or not the variation of the decorative symbol according to the specific variation mode has reached a predetermined timing (30 seconds from the start of variation), and a variation prefetch lottery is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this.For example, in the blinking pattern data string, which is information related to the lighting mode of the electric lamp with the passage of time, set for each variation mode, Trigger information indicating the timing of executing the pre-read lottery is included, and when the illumination lamp blinks according to the content of the illumination lamp blink pattern data string, the illumination lamp related to the timing indicated by the trigger information is turned on. At the same time as the execution, it may be configured to execute the prefetch lottery during the change. By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute the prefetch variation lottery surely at the timing intended by the design by executing the blinking pattern data that is constructed in advance with the passage of time. Therefore, there is a merit that there is no need to use a timer to measure the execution timing. That is, in the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM for controlling the execution timing of the effect, including the decorative symbol change display and the stop display, the effect execution data constructed in advance with the passage of time. Therefore, it is sufficient to include trigger information, so even if it is not in the data for performing the performance using such an electric lamp, it is in other data (for example, for controlling the operation of the movable object for rendering) Even if the trigger information is included in the data), the same merit can be obtained.

  In the second embodiment, “BX” is a specific variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure type (holding on the first main game side) from which a variation time and a specific variation mode can be selected. Or whether it is a hold on the second main game side) or the number of holds, etc. may be changed as appropriate.

  Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the change prefetch execution process according to the subroutine of Step 2700 (second) in FIG. 44 in the second embodiment. First, in step 2702, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information related to whether or not each hold on the second main game side is a trigger hold. Next, at step 2704, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26, based on the read information, whether there is a trigger hold (hold that was won in the following pre-change lottery lottery) within the hold on the second main game side. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2704, in step 2706, the hold prefetching effect execution control means SM26 determines each of the second main game side based on the hold information (such as a random number for random determination) in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Pre-determining whether the hold is successful Next, in step 2708, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the pre-determined result of each hold on the second main game side, and whether there is a big hit in the second main game hold. Determine whether. In this process, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit hold in order from the earliest hold in the second main game hold. It is configured to execute a prefetch lottery during the change. In other words, each hold on the first main game side that becomes a non-priority digest side (and relatively disadvantageous for the player), and after the earliest hold that becomes a big hit even on the second main game side hold For each hold, it is configured not to be able to execute the pre-variation pre-drawing lottery, but the purpose of this configuration is that the process of performing pre-change pre-draw lottery is performed at the same time as the performance execution currently in progress. Since it is necessary to have an immediate responsiveness that can be performed in parallel and that the content of the currently executed performance can be changed according to the lottery result, the extra lottery processing is omitted as much as possible. It is supplemented that the above wrinkle is configured not to occur.

  In the case of Yes in step 2708, in step 2710, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 performs the change pre-read lottery to win with a predetermined probability (1/2) only in the first hold that becomes a big hit on the second main game side. Execute on the target. Next, in step 2712, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 determines whether or not the first jackpot hold has won the variable prefetch lottery executed in step 2710. In the case of Yes in step 2712, in step 2714, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 adds “trigger hold” to the hold information relating to the hold that has won the change pre-read lottery in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Is added and temporarily stored. Next, in step 2716, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 rewrites the stop symbol of the decorative symbol related to the change to a special stop symbol, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2430).

  Here, the right side of the figure is an image of execution of the prefetching effect during the change. This image diagram wins the pre-change lottery lottery executed during the change of the main game symbol (change mode “BX”, change time 40 seconds) (when 30 seconds have passed since the start of change), The case where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is rewritten is illustrated. First, at the start of the change, the decorative symbol to be stopped is “777”. The variation time of the decorative symbol elapses, and when the prefetch lottery timing (30 seconds from the start of variation) is reached, the variation prefetch lottery is executed, and the variation prefetch lottery is won. Here, by winning the pre-change lottery during the change, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is rewritten from “777” to “AAA” which is a special stop symbol. Then, it reaches 40 seconds from the start of variation, which is the decorative symbol stop timing, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at “AAA”, which is the symbol to be stopped after being rewritten. By visually recognizing “AAA” which is a special stop symbol, the player can know that there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the second main game hold in addition to the big hit related to the change.

  In the second embodiment, it is configured so that the pre-change lottery can be executed only for the big win in the second main game hold. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-change lottery is executed. The special figure type to be obtained (whether it is a hold on the first main game side or a hold on the second main game side) or whether or not the hold is on may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the winning probability of the prefetch lottery may be changed, or may be 1/1 (for example, the prefetch lottery is always won when there is a big hit in the main game hold at the time of prefetch lottery determination). In addition, even when it is configured to be able to execute the changing prefetch lottery only for the big win in the second main game holding, the special game in which the changing prefetch lottery has a specific round number (for example, 16R). You may comprise so that it may perform only with respect to the jackpot hold concerning.

  By configuring as described above, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, a specific variation mode is provided in the variation mode of the main game symbol, and at a predetermined timing during the variation of the decorative symbol according to the specific variation mode. If the pre-change lottery lottery is executed and the pre-lot change lottery is won, the decorative display stop display symbol in the variation related to the specific variation mode is changed to a special special stop symbol (in this example, “AAA”). By configuring so that it can be changed (rewritten), when the special stop symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit, the player may find that there is a big hit in the hold on the second main game side. It is possible to create a new gameability to be notified to.

  In addition, since it is configured to be able to execute the pre-change lottery at a predetermined timing during the change of the decorative symbol related to the specific change mode (30 seconds from the start of change in the change for 40 seconds), pre-reading at the start of the change Compared to the case where the lottery is executed, the pre-read lottery can be executed even for the holding that occurs from the start of the change to the execution timing of the pre-change lottery, and a special stop symbol that informs the high profit of the player appears This will increase the fun of the game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, it is configured so that the prefetch lottery during the change is not executed in the same gaming state (non-probability varying gaming state) as the other prefetching lottery, but is not limited to this, the same It may be configured such that all the prefetch lotteries can be executed in the gaming state. In such a configuration, it is desirable to prevent the pre-reading effects from continuing to prevent the player from recognizing which pre-reading effect is being executed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when it is configured so that the pre-change lottery in the middle of a change and other pre-read lotteries (pre-fetch lottery at the time of winning, pre-read lottery at the start of change, etc.) can be executed in the same gaming state In addition, even when a pre-reading effect related to the other pre-read lottery is executed, the pre-drawing lottery during the change can be executed, and if the pre-draw lottery during the change is won, You may comprise so that the prefetch effect which concerns on the said change prefetch lottery in the midst of a change may be performed from timing. In addition, when the variation mode of the trigger hold related to the prefetch effect related to the other prefetch lottery is a specific variation mode, the prefetch lottery during the variation may be executed during the variation related to the trigger hold. .

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when winning the variation prefetch lottery, it is configured to change only the stop symbol of the decorative symbol from the winning timing of the prefetch lottery, but is not limited to this In addition to the decorative symbol stop symbol, the changing effect may be changed from the winning timing to a specific effect (for example, an effect of notifying that the change prefetch lottery has been won). In addition, when winning the prefetch lottery during the change, not only rewriting the stop symbol (or the effect to be executed) related to the currently changing symbol change, but also the change related to the trigger hold existing in the second main game hold You may comprise so that the stop symbol (or production to be performed) in each fluctuation | variation until may also be rewritten.

  In addition, the effect content during the fluctuation related to the specific fluctuation mode (in this example, “BX”, the big hit fluctuation) becomes a big hit with the expectation that the big hit hold exists in the hold or the hold existing in the hold. It may be configured to be determined based on the profit mode in the case of. For example, as in this example, when the percentage of jackpots that shift to the probability-variable gaming state after the end of the special game is 100%, the jackpot holding that exists in the holding is the holding for the high profit jackpot (16R probability variable jackpot). In some cases, an effect in which a boss monster appears is executed, and in the case of a hold related to a low profit jackpot (2R probability variable jackpot), an effect in which a small fish monster appears can be executed. Depending on the type of monster that appears in the changing production related to, it will be informed that it will be a big hit (so-called in-hold renso) in the hold existing in the hold, and will also inform the profit mode in the case of the in-hold villa Production can be performed.

  When configured in this way, from the time of the change pre-fetch lottery winning until the digestion of the jackpot hold existing in the second main game hold (period including the loss change in case of the change of the loss) Further, it may be configured to perform an effect as if winning one special game that is a profit mode of two special games (for example, 32R with 16R × 2). For example, the boss monster A appears as an effect during a special game according to a specific variation mode, the effect of defeating the boss monster A during a variation related to the main game pattern after the special game is continuously displayed, and the special game related to the trigger hold Occasionally, by making boss monster B appear, a series of productions in which boss monster A and boss monster B appear are executed during the period from the change related to the specific change mode to the end of the special game related to the reserved game. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect as if the big hit (for example, 32R special game) exceeding the maximum profit big hit profit mode is executed in one special game for the player.

  In addition, when it is configured to be able to execute an effect for informing the reserved resort, the ending effect (the number of extended resorts is 10 times), especially during the execution of a special game related to the on-hold reservation related to the on-hold extended resort. In the case where an effect that is executed only when a predetermined condition such as arrival is satisfied is scheduled to be executed, it can be notified that the ending effect is scheduled to be executed during a special game related to the hold within the hold. You may comprise. Further, as described above, a series of periods from the special game related to the change of the specific change mode to the special game related to the big hit in the hold (here, the hold where the ending effect is executed). In this way, it is possible to execute an ending effect that displays a moving image having a longer execution scale than the conventional ending effect (for example, the digestion time per special game 1R is 8 seconds). In this case, the performance execution scale of at least 256 seconds can be secured with 32R).

  In addition, the variation mode for executing the pre-change lottery is configured so that it can be selected only at the big hit (for example, 16R probability variable big hit) that gives the highest profit to the player, and when the predetermined timing is reached during the fluctuation of the highest profit big hit, It is determined whether there is a maximum profit jackpot hold in the hold, and if there is a maximum profit jackpot hold in the hold, the stop pattern in the change related to the highest profit jackpot currently being changed is changed to a special special stop pattern. If the special stop symbol (which will be the highest profit jackpot) is stopped and displayed, the highest profit jackpot for the change will be executed, and the suspension will be set as the highest profit jackpot. Since the player is informed that the 16R probability variation big hit will be executed a plurality of times within 5 fluctuations, the effect (the special stop symbol is stopped) The effect) shown it is possible to increase once the excitement of the player.

  In the second embodiment, the specific variation mode for executing the prefetch lottery during variation can be selected only during the probability variation / time shortening gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The specific variation mode may be selected even in the non-stochastic variation game state, or during the normal game, the auxiliary game is won, and the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is long time (for example, continuous (5 seconds), when it is released, the specific variation mode can be selected in the hold on the second main game side generated by the game ball entering the second main game start opening C20. Good.

  In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the limited frequency table 2 can be referred to in the probability variation / time reduction gaming state. However, the limited frequency table 2 is also applicable to the non-probability variation gaming / time reduction gaming state. You may comprise so that it may refer.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when the special stop symbol is stopped, the special main stop symbol is configured so that there is a big hit in the second main game hold. It may be configured to execute an effect informing that the special game is won again within the hold during the special game related to or after the special game related to the special stop symbol.

In the present example, the lottery timing of the pre-read lottery is set at the time of the on-hold occurrence, at the start of the change, and in the middle of the change.
≪Lottery timing for pre-read lottery≫
・ When the main game symbol is suspended (temporary stop or finalized) ・ When the sub-input button is pressed ・ On hold, ・ Change start related to the main game symbol in the specified variation mode

In this example, the execution mode of the pre-reading effect is configured to be able to execute two effects of changing the hold display mode and executing the background effect, and configured to be able to execute both of the two effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution mode of the prefetch effect may be configured as follows.
≪ Execution mode of prefetching production≫
There are multiple types of pre-reading effects, but only one is executed (only one effect is won in one pre-read lottery).
When the pre-reading effects are being executed, the same type of pre-reading effects are not drawn, but different types of pre-reading effects can be drawn (can be executed).
When a pre-reading effect is being executed, if the same type of pre-reading effect is won, it is determined that a different type of pre-reading effect has been won (changing the pre-reading effect).
-A prefetch effect that can be executed is determined based on the gaming state.
The prefetch effect that can be executed is determined based on the variation mode selection pattern (if the variation mode selection pattern differs depending on the limited frequency, the prefetch effect that can be executed is different).
A plurality of types of pre-reading effects are drawn simultaneously at a certain timing (at other timings, there is only one type of pre-reading effect lottery).

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

Pachinko machines related to this concept (1)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
At the time of digestion of the hold to be digested after the specific hold, the output of the hold prefetch information can be permitted in the first determination process, while the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted in the second determination process. And
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold The pachinko gaming machine is configured to permit the output of the hold prefetch information for a hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted due to not satisfying the output permission condition.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (2)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
At the time of digestion of the hold to be digested after the specific hold, the output of the hold prefetch information can be permitted in the first determination process, while the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted in the second determination process. And
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold It is configured to allow the output of the hold prefetch information for the hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not allowed due to not satisfying the output permission condition,
Even if there is no hold to be digested after the specific hold or there is a hold to be digested after the specific hold, the variable information start condition for displaying the identification information when digesting the hold to be digested next time Is not satisfied over a predetermined period, it is configured to permit the output of the hold prefetch information in the second determination process at the time of the hold to be digested next time. Pachinko machine.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (3)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold It is configured to allow the output of the hold prefetch information for the hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not allowed due to not satisfying the output permission condition,
During the variable information display period, the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG) can output variable time information different from the hold prefetch information. If output of information is permitted and specific fluctuation information is being output at the permitted timing, even if the hold prefetch information is scheduled to be output at the permitted timing, The pachinko gaming machine is configured to delay the output timing of the hold prefetch information that was scheduled to be output after the output of the specific variable information that is being output.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (4)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold It is configured to allow the output of the hold prefetch information for the hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not allowed due to not satisfying the output permission condition,
In the case where there is a plurality of types of variation display modes as modes related to the variation display of the identification information, and there is a hold scheduled for execution of a specific type of variation display mode among the plurality of types of variation display modes, The pachinko gaming machine is configured to forcibly permit the output of the hold prefetch information in either one of the first determination process and the second determination process for the hold.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (5)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
A first determination process that allows the output of hold prefetch information for each newly generated hold and a hold prefetch for any hold that remains each time a hold is digested The second determination process that can permit the output of information is executable, and the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted in either the first determination process or the second determination process for a certain hold Is configured to make that hold a specific hold,
When specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the first determination process, it is configured not to permit the output of the hold prefetch information newly, and the specific hold already exists at the time of execution of the second determination process In this case, it is configured not to allow the output of hold prefetch information newly,
At the time of digestion of the hold to be digested after the specific hold, the output of the hold prefetch information can be permitted in the first determination process, while the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted in the second determination process. And
In the first determination process, even if there is no specific hold, if the predetermined output permission condition is not satisfied, the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted, whereas in the second determination process, the predetermined hold It is configured to allow the output of the hold prefetch information for the hold where the output of the hold prefetch information is not allowed due to not satisfying the output permission condition,
As a mode related to the variation display of the identification information, there is a plurality of types of variation display modes, and when there is a hold scheduled to execute a specific type of variation display mode among the plurality of types of variation display modes, If a special hold exists at the time of use of a special hold, and the hold that is to be digested after the specific hold, the hold pre-read information in the second determination process for the existing special hold It is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured to be able to forcibly permit output.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (6)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
When there are a plurality of types of variation display modes as the mode related to the variation display of the identification information and the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, any type of variation display mode in the plurality of types of variation display modes is selected. Based on the identification information,
When the identification information is variably displayed based on a predetermined type of variable display mode determined in advance, and when the predetermined timing is reached during the variable display period, the specific timing is displayed. The pachinko gaming machine is configured to permit output of the hold prefetch information for any hold remaining at the time of arrival.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (7)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An 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 the ball entering the start opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10, the second main game start opening B10);
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 until the change display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and control is performed so that the suspension occurs. Random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32);
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 example, game content determination means MN, game progression means MP) for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30)
When a certain hold is newly generated, information indicating that the hold is newly generated can be transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S). It is configured to be able to transmit information to the effect to the sub game part (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Based on the information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the information output unit (for example, the pre-read information for indicating or informing the feasibility of the special game at the time of digestion of a certain hold in advance. The production display device SG) can be output,
When there are a plurality of types of variation display modes as the mode related to the variation display of the identification information and the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, any type of variation display mode in the plurality of types of variation display modes is selected. Based on the identification information,
When the identification information is variably displayed based on a predetermined type of variable display mode determined in advance, and when the predetermined timing is reached during the variable display period, the specific timing is displayed. It is configured to allow the output of hold prefetch information for any hold that remains at the time of arrival,
When determining the specific hold that is the target for which the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted, the possibility of executing the special game at the time of the digestion of each hold is determined in advance according to the digestion order from the hold with the digestion order first. In addition, it is determined that the hold with the result of the prior determination as the predetermined result is the specific hold, and even if there is a hold with a digestion order later than the determined specific hold, the remaining It is configured not to make such prior judgment for pending
When variation display of identification information based on the specific type of variable display mode is started, it corresponds to the specific type of variable display mode and stop identification information scheduled to be stopped at the start timing. When the output of the hold prefetch information is permitted and when the output of the hold prefetch information is not permitted when the specific timing is reached, The pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the execution contents of the variable display effect executed after reaching the specific timing are different.

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entry determination means,
MJ11-A First main game start entrance entrance judging means MJ11-B Second main game start entrance entrance judging means, MJ11-H Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judging means MJ11-C10 First big entrance entrance entrance judging Means, MJ11-C20 second big winning opening entrance determination means MJ11-C22 specific area entrance determination means, MJ20 random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A first 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 Retention control means MJ31 Retention control means, MJ31j Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means MJ32 Symbol retention means, MJ32-A First main game symbol retention means MJ32b- A first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, MJ32-B second main game symbol hold means MJ32b-B second main game symbol hold information one 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 winning lottery means MN11ta-A First main game NG11-B second main game win / fail lottery means MN11ta-B second main game pass / fail lottery table, MN11-H auxiliary game pass / fail lottery means MN11ta-H auxiliary game pass / fail lottery table, MN20 special game transfer decision 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, MN41-H auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41ta-H auxiliary game symbol determination 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 second main game variation mode determining unit, MN51ta-B first 2 main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H auxiliary game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-H auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MP game progress means, MP10 display control means MP11-C first and second main game symbols Control means, MP11t-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol variation management timer MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means, MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP20-B 2nd main game start opening electric accessory opening and closing Control means, MP21-B second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP22t-B second main game start port electric Object release 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 electric accessory opening and closing control means, MP33c winning ball counter MP34 special game time management means, MP34t special game timer MP50 specific game control means, MP51 probability variation end condition determination means MP52 time-short end condition determination means, MP52c time-short count counter MB game state temporary storage means, MB10-C No. 1. 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 specified game Information temporary storage means, MT information transmission control means MT10 command transmission buffer, MH prize ball payout determination means A first main game peripheral device, A10 first main game start port A11s first main game start port entrance detection device, A20 First main game symbol display device A21g First main game symbol display unit, A21h First main game symbol hold display unit B Second main game peripheral device, B10 Second main game start port B11s Second main game start port entrance detection Device, B11d second main game start opening electric accessory B20 second main game symbol display device, B21g second main game symbol display unit B21h second main game symbol hold display unit, C first and second main game shared peripheral equipment C10 1st grand prize opening, C11s 1st big prize opening prize detection device C11d 1st big prize opening electrical machine, C20 2nd big prize opening C21s 2nd big prize opening prize detection device, C21d 2nd big prize Mouth electric accessory H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game start port H11s auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, H20 auxiliary game symbol display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol hold display unit S sub control board, SM 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 drawing variation time management timer SM22 drawing hold information display control means, SM22b drawing hold information temporary storage means SM26 hold prefetch effect execution control means, SM26k1 winning hold prefetch effect determination means SM26k2 change start hold prefetch effect determination means , SM26n Pre-reading effect content determining means SM26ta1 Pre-reading effect type determining table, SM26ta2 Hold display mode determining table SM23 Background effect display control means, SM23n Background effect display content determining means SM23b Background effect related information temporary recording Memory means, SM23c consecutive resort count counter SM24, notice effect display control means, SM24n, notice effect display content determining means SM24b, notice effect related information temporary storage means, SM25 reach effect display control means SM25n reach effect display content determining means, SM25b reach effect related information Temporary storage means 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 portion SG13 second hold display portion KH prize ball payout control board KE prize ball payout device

Claims (1)

  A starting opening where game balls can enter,
  An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
  An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
  A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
  A sub-game unit for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
With
  The main game department
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
  When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
  When the variable information display start condition for a certain hold is satisfied, the stop information is stopped and displayed after the identification information is displayed variably on the identification information display unit in accordance with the determination result based on the random number related to the hold. Identification information display control means for controlling
  If the determination result is winning, after the stop identification information is stopped and displayed in the identification information display unit, special game control means that can execute a special game advantageous to the player,
  Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit side to the sub-game unit side;
With
  The subsidiary game department
  Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side;
  Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit,
  On-hold image display means for displaying a hold image corresponding to the hold occurring on the main game unit side on the effect display unit;
  The hold image is a display mode that is different from a normal display mode and is changed to a special hold image that is a display mode that suggests that the occurrence of a high expectation reach production is definite in the future. Change means and
With
  When a certain hold occurs, execute a first hold display change effect that displays a hold image corresponding to the certain hold in a special hold image, or
  When there is one or more preemptive holds that satisfy the variable information display start condition of the identification information before a certain hold, satisfy the variable display start conditions of the identification information related to the preemptive hold After that, it is configured to execute a second hold display change effect that displays the hold image corresponding to the certain hold in the special hold image,
  When there is a specific hold that is a hold displayed in the special hold image by either the first hold display change effect or the second hold display change effect, there is a hold other than the specific hold. Even in this case, the hold image corresponding to the hold other than the specific hold is configured not to be displayed in the special hold image by any of the first hold display change effect and the second hold display change effect,
  It is configured so that the second hold display change effect can be executed for the hold that is not the execution target of the first hold display change effect.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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