JP5979701B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The current mainstream pachinko machine performs lottery using a random number acquired when entering the starting gate, and after the identification information is changed for a predetermined time, the identification information is stopped and displayed. Is a predetermined mode, a special game is executed in which a variable winning opening that is normally closed is opened. Here, a recent pachinko gaming machine includes a main control unit (main control board) that controls the progress of the game as described above, and a sub control unit (deputy control) that controls the output of various information (for example, effects) that enhance the fun of the game. Control board or sub-control board).

By the way, in recent pachinko gaming machines, there is a tendency to enhance the interest of the game by diversifying and complicating the effects executed on the sub-control unit side. For example, in a situation in which the identification information is variably displayed on the main control unit side, the sub-control unit side repeats the variation display and stop display of the identification information (decoration pattern) for the production multiple times (so-called pseudo). The continuous variation method is an example. In particular, some recent pachinko machines are configured to make it difficult for a player to notice whether or not a pseudo change is occurring by devising a hold display on the sub-control unit side (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
Japanese Patent No. 4133235 Patent No. 4434671

However, with such a technique, there is a problem that there is room for further improvement in terms of improving the interest of the production using pseudo fluctuation.

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 department that controls display of identification information;
A sub-game department that controls the display of production
With
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
If the variation start condition of the identification information is not satisfied, the random number holding unit that temporarily stores the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit as a hold until the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied;
If the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, based on the random number, in addition to determining one variation time among a plurality of variation time candidates having different time values as the variation time of the identification information, stop the identification information Identification information display content determination means for determining identification information;
When the identification information display content determination means determines the variation time of the identification information and the stop identification information, the identification information display unit displays the identification information based on the determined variation time, and then determines the determined stop. Identification information display control means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
Information transmitting means for transmitting, when the identification information display content determining means has newly determined the variation time of the identification information, to the sub-game unit side identification information related information relating to the newly determined identification information variation time When
With
When determining one variation time from among the plurality of variation time candidates, if the number of suspensions is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, it is specified as compared to the case where the number of suspensions is less than the predetermined number It is configured to make it easy to select the fluctuation time of
The subsidiary game department
When the identification information related information is received from the main game unit side, it is a means for determining the display time of the effect displayed on the effect display unit and the effect content corresponding to the display time, and a plurality of displays having different time values Production display content determination means for determining one display time among the time candidates as the display time of the production,
When the display time and the content of the effect are determined by the effect display content determining means, the effect display control means for executing the determined effect content based on the determined display time at the effect display unit.
With
Within the display time of the effect, the effect display unit is configured to steadily stop and display the effect symbol after the effect display part is variably displayed.
During the period from the time when the effect design is variably displayed to the time when the effect design is definitively stopped, the effect design is tentatively stopped and then the effect design is variably displayed again. Is possible,
The display time of the effect determined based on the received identification information related information in the case where the identification information related information related to the variation time longer than the specific variation time is received and the number of suspensions is the predetermined number or more The pseudo variation can be executed a plurality of times
It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.
<Appendix>
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 (1),
A start opening (for example, main game start opening 2110) through which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit (for example, a main game symbol display unit 2131) capable of variable display and stop display of the identification information;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device 2140) capable of displaying the effect;
A main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) that controls display control of identification information;
A sub-game unit (for example, production display control means 2150) that controls production display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000)
Random number acquisition means (for example, main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening (for example, the main game start opening 2110),
If the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, based on the random number, in addition to determining one variation time among a plurality of variation time candidates having different time values as the variation time of the identification information, stop the identification information Identification information display content determination means (for example, main game content determination means 1141) for determining identification information;
When the variation time and stop identification information of the identification information are determined by the identification information display content determination unit (for example, the main game content determination unit 1141), the identification information display unit (for example, the main game symbol display unit 2131) Identification information display control means (for example, main game symbol control means 1151) that displays the identification information variably based on the determined variation time and then stops and displays the determined stop identification information;
When the variation time of the identification information is newly determined by the identification information display content determination means (for example, the main game content determination means 1141), the identification information related information relating to the newly determined variation time of the identification information is displayed. Information transmission means (for example, information transmission means 1200) for transmitting to the side of the sub game part (for example, effect display control means 2150),
The secondary game unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150)
When the identification information related information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000), the display time of the effect displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) and the effect corresponding to the display time An effect display content determining means (for example, a drawing display content determining means 2152a-) for determining content, wherein one display time is selected from among a plurality of display time candidates having different time values as the display time of the effect. 1) and
When the display time and the content of the effect are determined by the effect display content determining means (for example, the drawing display content determining means 2152a-1), the effect is displayed by the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device 2140). Production display control means (for example, decorative symbol display control means 2152a) that executes the determined production content based on the display time,
The effect display content determination means (for example, pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination means 2152c-2-2)
When the identification information related information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000) and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display time of the plurality of display time candidates is determined when determining the display time of the effect. Among them, it is configured to be able to determine any display time candidate that is a time value shorter than the variation time of the identification information, and
When the effect execution by the effect display control means (for example, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control means 2152c-2) is finished, the remaining variation time of the identification information is based on the change time of the identification information and the time required for the effect execution. The pachinko gaming machine is configured to calculate any one of the plurality of display time candidates and determine one of the display time candidates having a time value shorter than the remaining variation time.

According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect , there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the pseudo variation.

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 a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a table referred to in the main game symbol display process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the real hold information management process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the pseudo sub game mode switching control process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the pseudo hold information management process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information display control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the sub game display content determination process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram of a table referred to in the sub game display content determination process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a configuration diagram of a table referred to in the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the sub game display control process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of special gaming display control processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the sub game display content determination process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a configuration diagram of a table referred to in the sub game display content determination process on the display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the hold information display control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. First, “entering a ball” includes not only a winning in which a winning ball is paid out but also a passage to a “through chucker” in which no winning ball is paid out. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably visual, for example, numbers, letters, designs. (For example, there is a shape such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol), light emission of a light emitting means (for example, a lamp) (including not only the presence or absence of light emission but also a color difference), and the like. The “identification information display unit” includes not only one display unit but also a combination of a plurality of display units (for example, a display and a side lamp). “Production” is synonymous with production in the industry at the time of filing, and is typically an image or moving image that enhances the fun of the game (for example, a variable display of a design for design called a decorative design, This refers to characters and images called so-called notices. “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. In addition, in the claims and in the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of a random number or a plurality of random numbers. Random numbers acquired by a single entry into the ball are referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number ... Called random numbers). 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).

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, ordinary Pachinko gaming machine such as a machine or a multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional type 1 functions or a conventional gaming machine having one type 1 function and a conventional second type function) When applied, it is within the range. The following embodiment is merely an example, and 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. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Furthermore, the following embodiments and modification examples should not be construed 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.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. In addition, the game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports, as well as a main game starting port 2110, an auxiliary game starting port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a main game symbol display device. 2130, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game start port 2110 includes a main game start port entrance detection device 2111, a main game start port electric accessory 2112, and a main game start for opening and closing the main game start port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the main game start entrance 2110, and generates main game start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Next, the main game start port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the main game start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened when the main game stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 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.

  Next, the main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). . When the main game symbol display device 2130 is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, the main game symbol is displayed with eight types of numbers “0” to “7” and a loss “-”. {However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is preferable to display a symbol or the like using a 7-segment LED so that the player can hardly recognize which main game symbol is displayed. 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)).

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including sub game symbols (decorative symbols) that change and stop in conjunction with the main game symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. In addition, although the effect display apparatus 2140 is comprised with the liquid crystal display in this embodiment, you may be comprised with other display means, such as a mechanical drum and LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the main game symbol hold lamps {as described above, composed of four lamps. It is not limited to, and is configured to be able to display the maximum number of hold for four (for example, it is composed of one lamp, hold number 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blinking, hold number 3: medium speed Flashing, number of on-holds 4: high-speed flashing). In addition, when the main game symbol hold | maintenance display part 2132 is provided, it is good also as a structure which is not provided with the illustration hold display part 2142 itself. }.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). A main control device (main board) 1000 to perform, and an effect display control means {sub board (sub main board) to perform display control related to various effects / information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content )} 2150 and an effect display device 2140 that receives a command from the sub board 2150 and displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, {sub board (sub sub board)}, prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214, and each A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with winning in the winning opening, and payout A prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the knit 216, a launching device 232 for firing game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, and launching A launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. It is provided on the side opposite to the game side. The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 ((main game peripheral device A, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200), a sub-main control device (production display control means 2150), and a main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000} that controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction. The sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like. ing. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control device (effect display control means 2150), the sub sub control device (effect display device 2140), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are ROMs that store data and programs in terms of hardware. And RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (special game, etc.), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the sub board side. , Stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end Signal transmitting means 1200 for transmitting a signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes Determination means 1300.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has a main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110, and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. And an auxiliary game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for this purpose.

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

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the main game-side random number acquired in a situation where the main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to be subjected to symbol variation permission. The main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until it goes down, and whether or not to temporarily store the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down An auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 for making a determination and holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. Here, the main game symbol holding means 1131 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 can store up to four, and the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order. 1131a and auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the main game symbol. A specific configuration example of the table will be described later.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1140, based on the acquired main game side random number, the main game content determining means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game side random number And auxiliary game content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the above. Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game content determination lottery. The table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls. A specific configuration example of the table will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 has an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol.

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a main game symbol control means 1151 for controlling to stop display after changing the main game symbols for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and an auxiliary game symbol display means 2130. On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the game symbol display device 2220, there is auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the main game symbol control means 1151 further includes main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the main game content determination means 1141. The main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 includes auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, round Special game content determining means 1172 for setting a special game-related information temporary storage means 1191c, and special game executing means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition. And special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. 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, the change time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened during the time reduction in comparison with the non-time reduction (time reduction function), and the main game start port 2110 has a main time. The opening time of the game start opening electric accessory 2112 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of pachinko machines), you may have a function to make a lottery transition 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 (has a falling lottery function) Pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a main game symbol that is currently changing (a main game in which a change start condition is satisfied). Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to symbols) and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for the purpose.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric equipment release flag, and a time reduction flag). ) Temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and auxiliary games for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which variation start conditions are satisfied) Design information temporary storage means 1192b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device A includes a main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. In the state of special games, it has a big prize opening 2120 that is open under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has an auxiliary game start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the main game start port 2110 of the main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a game symbol display device 2220.

  Next, the sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) will be described. First, main controller 1000 is connected to effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) that controls all display control related to effects. Further, the effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) is an effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) that performs display related to the effect, including decoration symbol change display, stop display, and display showing the progress of the game during the special game. Connected. Hereinafter, these devices and means will be described in order.

  First, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information on the effect display device 2140 based on the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  Next, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information relating to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. An on-hold information display control unit 2152b for executing a hold display process in synchronization with a hold state on the main side, which is a means for performing all control related to the hold information display process on the display unit 2142, and a hold state on the main side Pseudo secondary game mode display control means 2152c for controlling execution of the pseudo secondary game mode, which is a display control mode related to the hold display process (pseudo hold) that is not synchronized with the virtual hold and the pseudo variation display based on the pseudo hold (pseudo hold pseudo change); Special game display control means 2152d for controlling display related to the game progress status during special game on the effect display device 2140, and It has a performance display related information temporary storage means 2152e for temporarily storing information communicated, the.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and the figure change time management means 2152a-4 (drawing change time management timer 2152a-4-1) for measuring the change time of the decorative symbol are further provided. .

  Next, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. A drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 which is referred to at the time. A specific configuration example of the table will be described later.

  Next, the real hold information display control means 2152b sets a real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1 for counting the number of holds held on the main side (particularly in the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121). In addition.

  Next, the pseudo sub game mode display control means 2152c includes a pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 that executes a hold display process related to pseudo hold, and a pseudo hold pseudo fluctuation that executes a change display control process related to pseudo hold pseudo fluctuation. Display control means 2152c-2. Here, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 further includes a pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1 for counting the number of pseudo hold managed on the sub side. The pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control means 2152c-2 also includes a variation grace time timer (HYT) 2152c-2-1 for timing the remaining variation time of the main game symbol, and a variation for each pseudo variation in the pseudo-pending pseudo variation. And a pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 for determining the content. Then, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determining means 2152c-2-2 includes, for each pseudo-variation, a lottery table 2152c-2-2a for determining a variation time for each pseudo-variation that is referred to in order to determine a variation time for each pseudo-variation. It further includes a random variation variation mode determination lottery table 2152c-2-2b referred to in order to determine the variation mode (a specific configuration example of the table will be described later).

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the processing flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart (step 1000) showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information has been received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires an auxiliary game random number (generates a random value within a predetermined range). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating the number of holds. (Pending), and the process proceeds to the next process (the electric accessory drive determination process in step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state (particularly, the time reduction flag state) based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time managing means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, time reduction) based on the auxiliary game side game state (particularly, the time reduction flag state). 5 seconds for games and 30 seconds for normal games). In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary gaming symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, in the case of a short-time game) based on the auxiliary game side game state (particularly, the time reduction flag state). Is set to 5 seconds, and 0.5 seconds for normal games). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (Step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires main game side random numbers (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.) (randomness within a predetermined range). Generate a numerical value). Next, in step 1307, the main game symbol hold means 1131 adds 1 hold ball in the form of setting the random number in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of holds. (Hold. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission means 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a to obtain information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and the information (hold) Information) is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 1310, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a signal indicating that the player has entered the main game start port 2110 (winning information) to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the next process (main game symbol of step 1400). Display processing). Here, the hold information and the winning information are different information (the former is information including an acquired random number value, but the latter is not included), and are referred to in different processes on the side of the effect display control means 2150. (This point will be described later). If No in step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1310. If No in step 1302, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400). In the present embodiment, the main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.) itself is transmitted to the presentation display control means 2150 side as hold information. The present invention is not limited, and information related to the main game symbol derived from the main game side random number and the variation mode may be transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side as hold information.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the main game symbol is not changing.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game content determination unit 1141 reads out the main game side random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a (as a result) , The hold is digested by 1 and the remaining hold is shifted). Next, in step 1406, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the main game winning / rafting lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number (winning random number) and the gaming state (particularly, the probability variation flag state), A symbol winning / losing (big hit) lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 9 (main game table 1) is an example of the main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, a table having different winning / failing lottery probabilities is referred to in the non-stochastic variation game and the probability variation game, and the winning probability in the probability variation game ( The probability that the jackpot is selected) is configured to be higher than the winning probability in the non-stochastic game. In this example, the winning probability in the non-probability variation game is “1/256” (non-winning probability = losing probability is “255/256”), and the winning probability in the probability variation game is “10/256”. (Non-winning probability = Loss probability is “246/256”).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1408, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (in this example, “big hit”). In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1412, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to the main game content determination lottery table 1141 a (particularly, the symbol determination table) and based on the main game side random number (for example, the main game symbol determination random number). The stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined and the determined stop symbol is temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. Next, in step 1413-1, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and whether or not the current hold number is less than a predetermined number (2 in this example). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1413-1, in step 1413-2, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to the main game content determination lottery table 1141a (particularly, the variation mode determination table “at the time of non-main game shortening variation”). Then, based on the main game side random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode related to the main game symbol is determined, and the determined variation mode is temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. Transition. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1413-1, in step 1413-3, the main game content determination means 1141 displays the main game content determination lottery table 1141a (particularly, the variation mode determination table “main game shortening change time”). Referring to the main game side random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode related to the main game symbol is determined, and the determined variation mode is temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b, and Step 1414 Migrate to

  Here, FIG. 9 (main game table 2) is an example of the main game content determination lottery table 1141a (particularly, the symbol determination table). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when the winning / losing lottery result is non-winning = “losing”, the stop symbol of the main game symbol is uniquely determined as “X”, while the winning / failing lottery result When “winning” = “big hit”, one symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the main game symbol by lottery from among a plurality of stop symbol candidates. In this example, one symbol is determined randomly (with the same selection probability) from eight types of stop symbol candidates “A” to “H”. Further, in this example, in the case of the stop symbol “A, B”, the probability variation big hit (and there is a short time), and in the case of the stop symbol “C, D”, the probability change big hit (and there is no short time), the stop symbol In the case of “E, F”, the non-probability fluctuation big hit (and there is a short time), and in the case of the stop symbol “G, H”, it is configured to be a non-probability fluctuation big hit (and no short time). As described above, the game state after the special game related to the jackpot is determined depending on which stop symbol of the jackpot has occurred (however, it is only an example).

  9 (main game table 3-1) and (main game table 3-2) are main game content determination lottery tables 1141a (particularly, the variation mode determination table “non-main game shortening variation”) and ( In particular, it is an example of a variation mode determination table “when the main game is shortened”. First, in the present embodiment, when the current number of holdings related to the main game symbol is less than a predetermined number (2 in this example), the variation mode determination table “when non-main game shortening variation” is referred to. On the other hand, when the current number of holdings related to the main game symbol is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (2 in this example), the variation mode determination table “main game shortening variation time” is referred to. . Here, in the situation where the variation mode determination table “Non-main game shortening variation” is referenced, if the winning / not-winning lottery result is “non-winning” = “losing”, the variation mode of the main game symbol is One variation mode is determined by lottery from among a plurality of different variation mode candidates (in this example, “H1 to H3”). As a variation mode of the main game symbol, one variation mode is determined by lottery from among a plurality of variation mode candidates (in this example, “A1 to A3”) having different variation times. On the other hand, in a situation where the variation mode determination table “when the main game shortening variation” is referred to, the variation mode that is not selected under the situation where the variation mode determination table “when the non-main game shortening variation” is referenced. Thus, the variation mode (in this example, “H0” and “A0”) with the shortest variation time can be selected. And the average value of the variable time selected under the situation where the current number of holds related to the main game symbol is less than the predetermined number and the case where the current number of holds related to the main game symbol is more than the predetermined number The latter is configured to be shorter than the former when compared with the average value of the fluctuation times. In this example, for convenience of explanation, the variation mode determination table that is referred to based on the current number of reserves related to the main game symbol is configured differently, but is not limited to this, and the game on the main game side You may comprise so that the variation mode determination table referred based on a state (especially time reduction flag state) may differ. Furthermore, it may be configured such that one variation mode determination table is referred to without depending on the current number of reservations and the main game state relating to the main game symbol.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1414, the information transmitting unit 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) relating to the determined main game symbol as an effect display control unit. Transmit to 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (variation time according to the determined variation mode) in the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1151 determines the main game symbol according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1420, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command to the effect display control unit 2150 side indicating that the predetermined time (main game symbol stop display timing) has been reached. Next, at step 1426, the main game symbol control means 1151 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and stores it in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a resets the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the main game symbol control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in Step 1432, the process proceeds to Step 1422, and if No in Step 1432, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1460, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits information (game state information) related to the gaming state (particularly, the time reduction flag state) to the effect display control unit 2150 side, and performs the next processing (special step 1500). (Game operation condition determination processing) In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 indicates that the main game symbol displayed on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130 is a predetermined mode (in this example, “A to H It is determined whether or not it has stopped at “design”. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a based on the predetermined mode, thereby determining the content of the special game {for example, the maximum number of rounds, The opening / closing mode (maximum opening time) of the winning opening 2120 and the upper limit of the number of balls entered} are set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off a specific game flag (for example, a probability fluctuation flag on the main game side or a time reduction flag on the auxiliary game side), and a time-count counter 1181a. Is reset (counter value for time reduction count = 0). Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 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 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a 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 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game executing means 1173 is based on the special game contents set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Then, an opening pattern (for example, an opening pattern that keeps opening, a pattern that opens and closes) is set. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current special game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1628, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and the round is the final round (for example, if the maximum number of rounds is 16 rounds, It is determined whether the final round In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a “probability variation jackpot”. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a (in other words, the main game side is set in the probability variation game state). Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is “time saving big hit” (with time saving). In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a (in other words, the auxiliary game side To a time-saving gaming state). Next, in step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 sets a design theoretical infinite number of times (for example, 65536 times) in which the time-reduced gaming state can continue as the counter value of the time reduction counter 1181a, and proceeds to step 1670. To do. In the case of No in step 1656, the process proceeds to step 1670.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is “time saving big hit” (with time saving) Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 uses a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) as the counter value of the time-shortage counter 1181a. The number of times may be set to the predetermined number.) Is set, and the process proceeds to step 1670. In the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to step 1670. In step 1670, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits information (game state information) related to the determined gaming state (particularly, the probability variation flag state and the time shortening flag state) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. (The prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-main board (effect display control means 2150) side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 14 is a main flowchart (step 2000) showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes an actual hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a pseudo sub game mode switching control process to be described later. Next, in step 2300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a pseudo hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information display control process described later. Next, in step 2500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a secondary game display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 2600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination process described later. Next, in step 2700, the effect display control means 2150 executes a secondary game display control process to be described later. In step 2800, the effect display control unit 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the real hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the actual hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information (see step 1308 in FIG. 7) is received from the main controller 1000 side. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 2102, in Step 2104, the real hold information display control unit 2152 b adds “1” to the counter value of the real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152 b-1. Next, in step 2105, the actual hold information display control means 2152b temporarily stores the received hold information (particularly the main game side random number) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and performs the next processing (in step 2200). The process proceeds to the production mode determination process. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2106, the real hold information display control means 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the real hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the counter value of the real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1. Next, in step 2109, the actual hold information display control means 2152b deletes the hold information (particularly the main game side random number) corresponding to the received symbol information from the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. In step 2110, the real hold information display control unit 2152b turns on the sub game content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and performs the next process (switching of the pseudo sub game mode in step 2200). Control processing). Even in the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (pseudo sub game mode switching control process in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the pseudo sub game mode switching control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2200 of FIG. First, in step 2202, the pseudo sub game mode display control unit 2152c determines whether or not the sub game content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the pseudo secondary game mode display control means 2152c is transmitted from the main control device 1000 side based on the symbol information (particularly, the variation mode) on the main game side that is scheduled to vary this time. Then, the variation time on the main game side is derived (for example, if the variation mode on the main game side is “H1”, it is uniquely derived as “10 seconds”). Next, in step 2206, the pseudo secondary game mode display control means 2152c selects lottery to switch to the pseudo secondary game mode based on the counter value of the actual hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1 and the derived variation time on the main game side. Execute. Next, in step 2208, the pseudo sub game mode display control means 2152c determines whether or not the switching lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2208, in step 2210, the pseudo secondary game mode display control means 2152c turns on the pseudo secondary game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and performs the next processing (simulation of step 2300). Shift to pending information management processing. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2208, in step 2212, the pseudo secondary game mode display control unit 2152c turns off the pseudo secondary game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and performs the next process (step 2300). (Pseudo-holding information management process). In the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (pseudo hold information management process in step 2300).

  The lottery content of the lottery for switching to the pseudo sub game mode executed in step 2206 is not particularly limited, but when shifting to the pseudo sub game mode, as shown later, one symbol on the main game side. While the variation is being executed, the processing related to the pending digest display and the pseudo variation display is executed so that a plurality of symbol variations are being executed. From this point of view, in order to secure a sufficient number of holdings to execute the holding display, the larger the counter value of the actual holding counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1, the more the lottery for switching to the pseudo sub game mode. It is desirable to make it easy to win, and in order to secure a sufficient variation time to execute the pseudo variation display, the longer the variation time on the main game side, the longer the pseudo sub game mode It is desirable to make it easy to win the selection lottery. Further, instead of performing the lottery for switching to the pseudo sub game mode, the system may be shifted to the pseudo sub game mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, the process proceeds when the JHCnt value = 3 and the main game side variation time = 30 (seconds), or the JHCnt value = 2 and the main game side variation time = 20 ( For example, the transition to the pseudo sub game mode may be performed based on a reference table in which a plurality of transition conditions are determined.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the pseudo hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and whether or not the flag state of the pseudo sub game mode execution flag has changed from OFF to ON, in other words, Then, it is determined whether or not the flowchart has been executed immediately after the flag state of the pseudo sub game mode execution flag changes from off to on. If YES in step 2302, in step 2304, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 stores the counter value of the real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1 in the counter of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1. (make a copy. Next, in step 2320, the pseudo hold display control unit 2152c-1 turns on the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and the process proceeds to step 2322.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2302, in Step 2310, the pseudo hold display control unit 2152c-1 determines whether or not the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. . In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and whether or not the flag state of the symbol changing flag has changed from on to off. In other words, it is determined whether or not a pseudo-variation process described later has been completed. In the case of Yes in step 2312, in step 2314, the pseudo hold display control unit 2152 c-1 subtracts “1” from the counter value of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152 c-1-1 and proceeds to step 2320. If No in step 2312, the process proceeds to step 2322.

  Next, in step 2322, the pseudo hold display control unit 2152c-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not winning information (see step 1310 in FIG. 7) is received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2322, in step 2324, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 determines that the counter value of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1 is within the upper limit (the same number as the upper limit in step 1304 in FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 2324, in step 2326, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 adds "1" to the counter value of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1 for the next processing (in step 2400). The process proceeds to the hold information display control process. In the case of No in step 2310, in other words, in the case where the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off, or in the case of No in steps 2322 and 2324, The process proceeds to the next process (holding information display control process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information display control process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2410, the real hold information display control means 2152b lights up the same number of hold display lamps as the counter value of the real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1 on the drawing hold display portion 2142. Display, and proceeds to the next process (sub-game display content determination process in step 2500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2402, in step 2420, the pseudo hold display control means 2152c-1 displays the same number of hold display lamps as the counter value of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1 as shown in the drawing hold display section. The light is displayed on 2142, and the process proceeds to the next process (sub game display content determination process in step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the sub game display content determination process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines whether or not the sub game content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 is on. If Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns off the sub game content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2506, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side stored temporarily in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a (particularly, the stop symbol of the main game symbol). The stop symbol of the decoration symbol is determined with reference to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 (for example, “777” when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “A”). At the same time, the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the process proceeds to Step 2508. In the case of No in step 2502, the process proceeds to the next process (pseudo pending pseudo variation content determination process in step 2600).

  Next, in step 2508, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines whether or not the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2508, in step 2510, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side (particularly the main game symbol) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. The variation mode on the sub game side (sub side) is determined with reference to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 on the basis of the variation mode), and in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. set.

  Here, FIG. 20 (sub game table 1-1) is an example of a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, a sub game variation mode determination table). As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that one variation mode is determined by lottery from one or a plurality of variation mode candidates on the secondary game side based on the variation mode on the main game side. ing. For example, when the variation mode on the main game side is “H2”, any of “N reach 1 (losing)” or “N reach 2 (losing)” that is a variation mode candidate on the secondary game side is selected probability It is determined at a ratio of “384/512” and “128/512”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation mode on the secondary game side is determined, the variation time is uniquely determined, and the variation time is “variation time on the main game side”. (Seconds)-"1" (seconds) is set {For example, when the variation mode on the main game side is "H2", 20-1 = 19 (seconds), which will be described later. In the last 1 second, the decorative pattern will continue to fluctuate.}

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart, next, in step 2512, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 changes the drawing change based on the variation mode on the sub game side set in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbols, the display timing of the notice effect, and the notice effect type to be displayed are determined and set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. To do.

  Here, FIG. 20 (sub game table 1-2) is an example of a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, an effect pattern determination table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol, the display timing of the notice effect, and the notice effect type to be displayed are uniquely determined based on the variation mode on the sub game side. It is configured. For example, when the variation mode on the secondary game side is “N reach 1 (losing)”, the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol is the left column = “7 seconds”, the right column as the elapsed time from the start of symbol variation. = “8 seconds”, middle row = “19 seconds”, the decorative symbols of each row are configured to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the notice effect image corresponding to “notice effect type 1” is configured to start displaying at the timing of “5 seconds” as the elapsed time from the start of symbol variation. That is, at the time when the variation mode on the secondary game side is determined to be one, the contents of the effect executed when the symbol variation is determined uniquely.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2514, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the sub game content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the next process (step 2600). (Pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2508, in step 2520, the pseudo sub game mode display control means 2152c displays the symbol information (particularly, main game) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. Based on the symbol variation mode), the variation time on the main game side is derived, and the derived variation time is set in the variation grace time timer (HYT) 2152c-2-1 to start (count down), and the next processing The process proceeds to (pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 determines whether or not the pseudo hold pseudo change content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination unit 2152 c-2-2 turns off the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152 e. Next, in step 2606, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 refers to the timer value of the variation postponement time timer (HYT) 2152c-2-1 (the reference value is determined in the subsequent processing). Used as appropriate). Next, in step 2608, the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 refers to the counter value of the pseudo hold counter (GHCnt) 2152c-1-1 (the reference value is appropriately determined in the subsequent processing). Used). Next, in step 2610, the pseudo pending pseudo variation content determining means 2152c-2-2 determines whether or not the referenced GHCnt value is not zero. In the case of Yes in step 2610, in step 2612, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determining means 2152c-2-2 has the referenced GHCnt value less than a predetermined number {same as the condition for the main game shortening variation (step 1413 in FIG. 8). -1), and in this example, it is determined whether it is less than "2"}. In the case of Yes in step 2612, in step 2614, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 determines the pseudo-variation variation time determination lottery table 2152c-2-2a (non-main) based on the referenced HYT value. With reference to the game shortening variation), the variation time in the pseudo variation scheduled to be executed this time is determined by lottery and set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the process proceeds to step 2620. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2612, in step 2616, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 is based on the referenced HYT value, and the pseudo-variation variation time determination lottery table 2152c-2-2a ( With reference to the main game shortening variation), the variation time in the pseudo variation scheduled to be executed this time is determined by lottery and set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the process proceeds to step 2620.

  Here, FIG. 22 (sub game table 2-1) and (sub game table 2-2) are a lottery table 2152c-2-2a for determining variation time for each pseudo variation (corresponding to non-main game shortening variation) and (main game). This is an example) As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when determining the pseudo-variation content to be executed this time, first, one variation time is determined by lottery from a plurality of variation time candidates that do not exceed the HYT value. It is configured to Here, the variation time candidate is a time value corresponding to the variation mode on the secondary game side {see (second game table 1-1) in FIG. 20}, and should be secured in order to complete the predetermined performance contents. Time value {refer to (sub game table 1-2) in FIG. 20}. In addition, in the pseudo variation variation time determination lottery table 2152c-2-2a (corresponding to the main game shortening variation), it corresponds to the variation mode “H0” or “A0” on the main game side that can be selected during the main game shortening variation. “4” (seconds), which is the time value (the time value corresponding to the variation mode “all stop (losing)” or “all stop (winning)”) of the secondary game side, can be selected. Although the selection ratio of each variation time candidate is not particularly limited, the ratio of selecting the variation time of “4” (seconds) is substantially the same as the ratio of selecting the variation mode “H0” on the main game side. The same (if possible) is preferable from the viewpoint of making it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is being executed. Further, in the pseudo variation variation time determination lottery table 2152c-2-2a (corresponding to non-main game shortening variation), the variation time of “4” (seconds) can be selected. Is supplementary for time adjustment (forcible allocation of variation time in a situation where GHCnt value <2 and HYT value <10).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2620, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152 c-2-2 determines “HYT value” − “the determined (of a plurality of variation time candidates not exceeding the HYT value). (Variable time value determined by lottery) ”is calculated. Next, in step 2622, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 determines whether or not there is a remaining variation time for completing the next pseudo-variation based on the calculated value {eg, the calculated value Is not less than “5 (seconds)” which is the shortest variation time}. In the case of Yes in step 2622, in step 2624, the pseudo pending pseudo variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 determines the variation time value determined (by lottery from among a plurality of variation time candidates not exceeding the HYT value). Based on the above, with reference to the variation variation determining lottery table 2152c-2-2b (at the time of non-final pseudo variation), the variation mode on the secondary game side in the pseudo variation scheduled to be executed this time is determined by lottery and the effect display It is set in the related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2625, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 determines the temporary stop symbol (for example, non-decoration) of the decorative symbol in the pseudo-variation scheduled to be executed this time based on the determined sub-game side variation mode. If it is reach, it determines the losing appearance in which all rows are different symbols, and if it is N reach or S reach, the left and right columns are losing appearances in the same design) and is set in the production display related information temporary storage means 2152e, Control goes to step 2640. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2622, in step 2632, the pseudo pending pseudo variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 determines the variation (determined by lottery from among a plurality of variation time candidates not exceeding the HYT value). Based on the time value, with reference to the variation mode determining lottery table 2152c-2-2b (at the time of the last pseudo variation), the variation mode on the sub-game side in the pseudo variation scheduled to be executed this time is determined by lottery. It is set in the display related information temporary storage means 2152e. In step 2634, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 turns on the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation end flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to step 2640. In step 2622, the determination condition “whether or not the variation time for completing the next pseudo variation remains” is not particularly limited. As another example of the determination condition, for example, the remaining variation If the time is equal to or less than the predetermined time value, uniform fluctuation contents for adjusting the remaining fluctuation time are executed (for example, after the display of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol is started, the fluctuation display is performed until the remaining fluctuation time becomes 1 second. It may be a simple configuration, such as continuing and then stopping and displaying all decorative symbols.

  Here, FIG. 22 (sub game table 3-1) and (sub game table 3-2) are a variation table determining lottery table 2152c-2-2b for each pseudo variation (at the time of non-final pseudo variation) and (final pseudo variation). Time). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when determining the pseudo-variation content scheduled to be executed this time, based on the variation time value determined by lottery from among a plurality of variation time candidates that do not exceed the HYT value, One variation time is determined by lottery from among a plurality of variation mode candidates on the sub-game side. Here, the same variation mode candidate on the secondary game side can be selected as the variation mode candidate on the secondary game side when pseudo variation is not executed (see (Sub game table 1-1) in FIG. 20). Then, as will be described later, based on the selected variation mode of the secondary game side, the same content as the effect content executed when the pseudo variation is not executed is uniquely determined. That is, the variation mode (and content of the effect) on the secondary game side when the pseudo variation is executed and the variation mode (and the content of the effect) on the secondary game side when the pseudo variation is not executed are the same. It is configured so that it is difficult to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is executed only by visually recognizing the contents. Note that the selection ratio of the variation mode candidates on each sub game side is not particularly limited. However, it is possible to set the selection ratio to be substantially the same (if possible) when the pseudo-variation is not executed when the pseudo-variation is executed. It is preferable from the viewpoint that it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not there is.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2640, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152 c-2-2 is based on the determined variation mode on the secondary game side, and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152 a- 1-1 {refer to (sub game table 1-2) in FIG. 20}, the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol, the display timing of the notice effect, and the notice effect type to be displayed are determined, and the effect display related information It is set in the temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2642, the pseudo hold pseudo variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 turns on the sub game content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the next process (sub game display in step 2700). Control processing). In the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to the next process (sub game display control process in step 2700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2610, in step 2630, the pseudo pending pseudo variation content determining means 2152c-2-2 determines a predetermined variation time that does not exceed the HYT value (for example, “19” if 20 ≦ HYT value, “9” if 10 ≦ HYT value <20, “4” if HYT value <10) is determined as the variation time in the pseudo variation scheduled to be executed this time, and the process proceeds to step 2632. Here, to supplementarily explain the execution of such processing, in this embodiment, when pseudo fluctuations occur continuously, each time the pseudo fluctuations are executed, they are displayed on the drawing hold display unit 2142. The hold lamp is turned off (the display process is executed as if the hold has been exhausted), so even though there is still a fluctuation time to complete the next pseudo fluctuation A situation is assumed in which all the hold lamps are turned off. Therefore, under such a situation, the process of forcing the pseudo fluctuation to be executed this time to be the final pseudo fluctuation is executed.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the sub game display control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2700 of FIG. First, in step 2702, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the sub game content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the sub game content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2706, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2708, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the variable display of decorative symbols on the drawing display unit 2141 on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 2710, the drawing variation time management means 2152a-4 is based on the variation mode (variation time) on the side of the secondary game scheduled to be varied this time set in the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. The fluctuation time value is set in the drawing fluctuation time management timer 2152a-4-1 to start (count down), and the process proceeds to step 2712. Note that if the result is No in step 2702, the process proceeds to step 2712.

  Next, in step 2712, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2712, in step 2714, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and determines whether or not the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2714, in step 2716, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol on the display sequence that has reached the temporary stop timing, and the process proceeds to step 2718. In the case of No in step 2714, the process proceeds to step 2718. Next, in step 2718, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and determines whether or not the display timing of the notice effect has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2718, in step 2720, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the notice effect image on the effect display device 2140 based on the notice effect type that has reached the display timing, and proceeds to step 2732. . In the case of No in step 2718, the process proceeds to step 2732.

  Next, in step 2732, the drawing change time management unit 2152a-4 determines whether or not the timer value of the drawing change time management timer 2152a-4-1 is zero. In the case of Yes in step 2732, in step 2733, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a displays the decorative symbols (decorative symbols in all rows) temporarily stopped on the effect display device 2140 in a swinging manner. Next, in step 2734, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control unit 2152c-2 determines whether or not the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2734, in other words, in the case where the pseudo variation is not being executed, in step 2736, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the main game symbol is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2736, in step 2738, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a confirms and displays the decorative symbol on the effect display device 2140 (on the drawing display unit 2141) (the symbol image determined as the decorative symbol stop symbol). Display). Next, in step 2740, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 2800). . If No in step 2712 or step 2732, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 2800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2734, in other words, when pseudo variation is being executed, in step 2742, the pseudo hold pseudo variation display control means 2152 c-2 is the pseudo hold pseudo in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 e. It is determined whether or not the variation end flag is off, in other words, whether or not the pseudo variation currently being executed is the final pseudo variation. In the case of Yes in step 2742, in step 2743, the pseudo pending pseudo variation display control means 2152c-2 determines whether or not the scheduled end time of the pseudo variation currently being executed has been reached. Here, the determination method is, for example, when a predetermined time (1 second in this example) has elapsed after the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 becomes zero, or a variation grace time timer (HYT). It is supplemented that the predetermined time of the timer value of 2152c-2-1 has been reached (when the fluctuation time for the current pseudo-variation execution has elapsed), and not whether or not the main game symbol has been stopped and displayed. In the case of Yes in step 2743, in step 2744, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control means 2152c-2 turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e and performs the next process (special game in step 2800). (Middle display control process) If No in step 2743, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 2800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2742, in other words, if the pseudo variation being executed this time is the final pseudo variation, in step 2746, the pseudo pending pseudo variation display control means 2152c-2 is the main-side information temporary storage means. With reference to 2151a, it is determined whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of Yes in step 2746, in step 2748, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control means 2152c-2 confirms and displays the decoration symbol on the effect display device 2140 (on the drawing display unit 2141) (as a decoration symbol stop symbol). Display the determined symbol image). Next, in step 2750, the pseudo hold pseudo variation display control means 2152c-2 turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2752, the pseudo hold pseudo variation display control means 2152c-2 turns off the pseudo hold pseudo change end flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2754, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variable display control unit 2152c-2 turns off the pseudo sub game mode execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and performs the next process (in the special game in step 2800). The display control process is started. If No in step 2746, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 2800).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the special game display control unit 2152d determines whether or not the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2802, in step 2804, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 2804, in step 2806, the special game display control means 2152d turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Then, in step 2808, the special game display control means 2152d executes a big hit start display on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to step 2810. In the case of No in step 2802, the process proceeds to step 2810.

  Next, in step 2810, the special game display control means 2152d displays information on the number of rounds and the number of winnings based on the special game progress information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the effect display device 2140. Displayed on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 2812, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2812, in step 2814, the special game display control means 2152d executes a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 2816, the special game display control means 2152d turns off the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (actual hold information management process in step 2100). . If No in step 2804 or step 2812, the process proceeds to the next process (actual hold information management process in step 2100).

(Function)
Next, the effect | action which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIG. Here, this figure is a timing chart showing a state in which pseudo-pending pseudo fluctuations continuously occur in the present embodiment, and the first half of the figure {"pseudo sub game mode (pseudo-pending pseudo-variation execution state)" in the figure. = If “not running”}, the symbol change status and the hold status on the main game side (main side) and the sub game side (sub side) in the situation where the pseudo hold pseudo change is not executed On the other hand, in the latter half of the figure {in the case of “pseudo secondary game mode (pseudo-pending pseudo-variable execution state)” = “execution”}, the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation is being executed. The symbol fluctuation status and the hold status on the main game side (main side) and the sub game side (sub side) are shown.

  First, the first half of the figure will be described. Under the situation where the pseudo-pending pseudo variation is not executed, the operation is the same as that of the conventional pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, at the timing of 1 in the figure, the main game side digests the hold, and when the main game symbol starts a new symbol change, the secondary game side reduces the number of hold indications. Then, a new symbol variation of the decorative symbol is started. In addition, the decoration symbol variation display is terminated in synchronization with the main game symbol variation end timing, and if a new entry to the starting port occurs during the variation display, the main game side holds The number and the number of reserved displays on the secondary game side are increased. Then, as long as the main game side remains on hold, the main game side and the sub game side are linked in this way to display (notify) the symbol variation status and the hold status. Further, as shown in the timing 1 in the figure, when the number of holds is a predetermined number or more (in this example, the number of holds before holding is 3 or more), the main game symbol starts a new symbol change. On the other hand, when the symbol variation tends to be short, the number of reservations is less than a predetermined number (in this example, the number of reservations before reservation is less than 3), as shown at the timing 2 in the figure. When the main game symbol starts a new symbol variation, the symbol variation tends to take a long time.

  On the other hand, the latter half of the figure will be explained. In this embodiment, in the same manner as the conventional pachinko gaming machine, while the main game symbol is changing one symbol, the decorative symbols are changed and temporarily stopped. It is configured to be able to perform so-called pseudo-variation that repeats times, but as is clear even when compared with the first half of the figure, just by visually recognizing the symbol variation status and the hold status on the sub game side (sub side) It is configured so that it is difficult to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is being executed.

  More specifically, at the timing of 3 in the figure, the main game side digests the hold (holding number 4 → 3), and the secondary game side triggers when the main game symbol starts a new symbol change. Decrease the number of held displays (hold displayed number 4 → 3) to start a new symbol variation of the decorative symbol. Here, at this timing, on the secondary game side, so-called pseudo fluctuation is executed, but the fluctuation time in the pseudo fluctuation is a short-time fluctuation that is easy to be selected when the number of holdings is a predetermined number or more. At the same time, the variation content of the pseudo variation is the same as the variation content when the pseudo variation is not executed (in this example, the variation mode on the secondary game side = “all stop (losing)”) and 4 after the decorative symbol variation start. After 2 seconds, all the decorative symbols will be stopped at the same time when they are lost.

  Next, immediately before the timing 4 in the figure, the time (4 seconds) in which the symbol variation of the started decorative symbol (the first pseudo variation) corresponds to the variation mode of the secondary game side = “all stop (losing)” After the change is displayed by the minute, the display is stopped. Then, after the swing fluctuation for 1 second is executed, at the timing of 4 in the figure, the secondary game side decreases the number of held displays (the number of held displays 3 → 2), and starts a new pattern variation of the decorative design. . Here, at this timing, even though the main game symbol is changing and the main game side has not been put on hold by the main game side, the sub game side can reduce the number of hold indications, so It looks as if the change has begun. Further, at this timing, a short-time variation that is easy to be selected is executed when the number of holdings is a predetermined number or more, and the variation content of the pseudo variation is the same as the variation content when the pseudo variation is not executed. It is difficult to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is executed only by visually recognizing the symbol variation state and the hold state on the sub game side (sub side).

  Next, immediately before the timing of 5 in the figure, the time (4 seconds) in which the symbol variation (second pseudo variation) of the started decorative symbol corresponds to the variation mode of the secondary game side = “all stop (losing)” After the change is displayed by the minute, the display is stopped. Then, after the swing fluctuation for 1 second is executed, at the timing of 5 in the figure, the secondary game side decreases the number of held displays (the number of held displays 2 → 1) and starts a new design variation of the decorative symbols. . Here, at this timing, a long-time variation that is easy to be selected when the number of holdings is less than a predetermined number is executed, and the variation content of the pseudo variation is the same as the variation content when the pseudo variation is not executed. . That is, since it becomes possible to change the fluctuation time (and fluctuation contents) in the pseudo fluctuation in a manner consistent with the number of pending displays on the secondary game side, even in such a situation, on the secondary game side (sub side) It is difficult to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is executed only by visually recognizing the symbol variation status and the hold status.

  Next, at the timing of 6 in the figure, a new game ball enters the main game start port during the execution of the started symbol variation (pseudo variation third) of the decorative symbol. Here, at this timing, with the entry, the hold on the main game side increases (holding number 3 → 4), while the number on hold display also increases on the secondary game side (holding display number 1 → 2). . Further, during execution of the third pseudo-variation, a further game ball enters the main game start port. Under such circumstances, the hold on the main game side has reached the upper limit, so the hold does not increase, while on the secondary game side, the hold display number further increases (hold display number 2 → 3, hold display number 3 → 4 ) Therefore, even in such a situation, it is difficult to determine whether or not the pseudo variation is being performed only by visually recognizing the holding situation on the sub game side (sub side).

  Next, immediately before the timing of 7 in the figure, the pseudo variation started as the third pseudo variation is displayed for the time (9 seconds) corresponding to the variation mode of the secondary game side = “non-reach (losing)”. After a while, it will stop. Then, after the fluctuation for 1 second is executed, at the timing of 7 in the figure, the secondary game side decreases the number of held display (holding display number 4 → 3), and starts a new design variation of the decorative symbol. . Here, at this timing, short-time fluctuation that is easy to be selected when the number of holdings is equal to or greater than a predetermined number is executed, and the fluctuation content of the pseudo fluctuation is the same as the fluctuation content when the pseudo-variation is not executed. . That is, even if an increase in the number of reserved displays on the secondary game side that cannot be expected at the start of the first pseudo-variation occurs, the variation time in the pseudo-variation (and the content of the change) ) Can be changed, and even in such a situation, it is difficult to determine whether or not a pseudo-variation is being executed only by visually recognizing the symbol variation status and the hold status on the secondary game side (sub-side) It becomes.

  Next, immediately before the timing of 8 in the figure, the time (4 seconds) in which the symbol variation of the started decorative symbol (the fourth pseudo variation) corresponds to the variation mode of the secondary game side = “all stop (losing)” After the change is displayed by the minute, the display is stopped. Then, after the fluctuation for 1 second is executed, at the timing of 8 in the figure, the secondary game side decreases the number of held display (holding display number 3 → 2), and starts a new design variation of the decorative design. . Here, at this timing, it is determined that the current pseudo-variation will be the final pseudo-variation based on the remaining remaining time of the main game symbol, and the main game side will be a big hit. Side fluctuation mode = “all stops (per hit)”. As a result, just before the timing 9 in the figure, the decorative symbol is displayed as a temporary stop at the winning symbol, and after the fluctuation for 1 second is executed, the fluctuation of the main game symbol is completed at the timing 9 in the figure. As a result, the winning symbol is fixedly displayed. At this timing, when the final pseudo-variation ends and the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, the number of held displays on the secondary game side is updated with the number of held on the main game side (number of held displays 2 → 4 )

  As a result of the above operation, after the pseudo fluctuation occurs at the timing 3 in the figure, until the number of held display on the secondary game side is updated with the number of held on the main game side at the timing 9 in the figure In any situation as shown in this example, it is difficult for a player to determine whether or not a pseudo-variation is being executed only by visually recognizing the symbol variation status and the hold status on the sub-game side (sub-side). It becomes. And by using such an action well, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the production in the conventional production technique.

  For example, when the command content is displayed at the start of a certain symbol variation and the symbol variation or the symbol variation after the certain symbol variation is a big hit during the command content display period, the displayed Assuming an effect method (so-called mission effect) that executes an effect that clears the command content, when the symbol variation ends without executing the effect that clears the command content in the certain symbol variation, the subsequent symbols There is a problem that the interest of the mission effect itself in the fluctuation will be significantly reduced (especially in the case of a configuration where the occurrence probability of the mission effect is increased in a situation where the certain symbol fluctuation is a big hit) Is more prominent). However, it is possible to solve such a problem by making good use of the action in the present embodiment. More specifically, for example, the command content is displayed from the timing 3 in FIG. 25 to the timing 9 in FIG. 25, and the pseudo fluctuation (pseudo fluctuation 1) started at the timing 3 in the figure. During execution of the second time), it is configured not to execute an effect in which the command content is cleared, while the command content is cleared during execution of the pseudo variation (final pseudo variation) started at the timing 8 in the figure. The production is configured to be executed. By configuring in this way, the player can recognize that a big hit has occurred in the symbol variation after the symbol variation that triggered the display of the command content, so that the above-mentioned problems can be solved. It becomes.

(Supplementary explanation 1 in this embodiment)
The variation mode (variation time) on the main game side (main side) and the variation mode (variation time) on the secondary game side (sub-side) in this embodiment are merely examples, and the present embodiment is based on this example. When the pseudo-pending pseudo variation is executed, the main game symbol is stopped and displayed at substantially the same timing (after 1 second in this example) as the shake variation start timing in the final pseudo variation (FIG. 25). reference). However, depending on the set values of these variation times, it is assumed that a case may occur in which the end timing of the last pseudo variation and the timing at which the main game symbol is stopped and displayed are greatly different. More specifically, when the determination process in step 2622 is executed based on the calculated value in step 2620 (see FIG. 21), depending on the set value of the variation time, etc., the shortest time (the main time in the variation time value on the main game side) In the embodiment, the remaining time corresponding to “5” seconds) occurs as an error time, and as a result, the fluctuation start timing in the final pseudo-change and the timing at which the main game symbol is stopped and displayed are different by the error time. It will be. Assuming such a case, in this embodiment, the fluctuation of the last pseudo fluctuation continues for the error time (in FIG. 23, step 2732 → step 2734 → step 2742 → step 2746... → step 2732). Therefore, as the error time becomes larger, such an operation is not preferable for the player, so it is desirable to take some measures.

  For example, the total variation time of the final pseudo variation is extended by the error time, and <Countermeasure 1> In the final pseudo variation, from the variation start timing of the decorative symbol to the timing at which one of the decorative symbols is first temporarily stopped. It is configured to extend the period by the error time (for example, to extend the fluctuation time of high-speed fluctuation executed immediately after the start of fluctuation of the decoration pattern), or <Countermeasure 2> Any decoration pattern in the final pseudo fluctuation Extend the period from the timing at which the first temporary stop is made to the timing at which all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the error time (for example, extend only the temporary stop timing of the last temporarily stopped decorative symbol). Or <Countermeasure 3> The background effect is executed for the error time from the timing when all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped {for example, If the change is a loss, a background effect that suggests a re-variation is executed. If the final change is a win, a background effect that informs the re-lottery of the winning symbol (a so-called promotion re-lottery effect) is performed}, Etc.

(Supplementary explanation 2 in this embodiment)
It should be noted that pseudo fluctuations are continuously generated in the fluctuation contents (particularly, the notice effect contents) and the temporary stop symbols (decision points) of the decorative symbols that are executed in the pseudo pending pseudo fluctuation in the present embodiment. Even if it is a case, it is comprised so that it may not have a mutual relationship (in other words, it determines at random for every pseudo fluctuation), but it is not limited to this. In that case, for example, when pseudo fluctuations occur continuously, it is configured to incorporate an effect technique that steps up the notice effect contents step by step, or the appearance of the decorative pattern is regular It is also possible to make it appear that a continuous effect (so-called hold prefetch continuous effect) over a plurality of symbol variations is being executed by, for example, a configuration in which a changing effect technique is incorporated. In particular, when incorporating a production technique in which the appearance of decorative symbols changes regularly, if the main game symbol is a pseudo variation under a situation where it is planned to lose, An example of stopping and displaying a so-called chance item (for example, “345”) can be given. On the other hand, if the main game symbol is a pseudo-variation in a situation where a big win is planned, the pseudo-variation You may comprise so that the outcome which becomes a big hit can be stopped and displayed every time. In that case, whenever a pseudo-variation occurs continuously, it is promoted to a jackpot outcome related to giving a high profit to the player {for example, in a situation where 16 round probability fluctuation jackpot is determined internally, First pseudo variation “135” (losing) → second pseudo variation “111” (4 round non-probability variation jackpot) → third pseudo variation “555” (8 round non-probability variation jackpot) → fourth pseudo variation It may be stopped and displayed so as to change (fluctuation (8 round probability fluctuation big hit) → fifth pseudo fluctuation (16 round probability fluctuation big hit)).

(Modification 1 from this embodiment)
In this embodiment, as long as the variation time on the main game side (main side) remains, the sub game side (sub side) is configured to repeat the pseudo variation as much as possible. As described above, it is assumed that the variation time of the final pseudo variation in the pseudo pending pseudo variation tends to be short. Such a tendency is particularly likely when the effect that informs the big hit with the final pseudo-variation is executed, and the execution time of the effect content tends to be short (in this embodiment, the variation mode “all stop ( Due to the fact that the production content in accordance with “winning” is easy to be executed, the production content is simplified. In other words, there is a risk that it may be difficult to meet the player's needs to enjoy an elaborate performance for a long time at the time of a big hit. Therefore, the configuration for solving such a problem is a modified example (modified example 1) from the present embodiment, and only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described below.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of sub game display content determination processing executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of FIG. 19 (step 2500) in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are about Step 2516 (Modification 1), Step 2518 (Modification 1), Step 2520 (Modification 1) and Step 2522 (Modification 1), and the purpose is the main game side ( At the start of the change of the main game symbol on the main side) and at the start of execution of the pseudo-hold pseudo-change on the sub-game side (sub-side), based on the symbol information of the main game symbol, “Only (variation time)” is determined in advance. That is, in step 2516 (change 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 receives symbol information (particularly, main information) from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Based on the game symbol variation mode), the variation variation on the sub-game side is determined by lottery with reference to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, the final pseudo variation mode determination table).

  Here, FIG. 27 (sub game table 1-3) is an example of a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, a final pseudo variation mode determination table). As shown in this example, in the first modification from the present embodiment, one variation mode is determined by lottery from one or a plurality of variation mode candidates on the secondary game side based on the variation mode on the main game side. It is configured to be. Here, when compared with an example of the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, the variation mode determination table on the secondary game side) shown in FIG. 20 (sub game table 1-1). As is apparent, the variation mode on the secondary game side determined in the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (particularly, the final pseudo variation mode determination table) is “total variation time on the main game side. The variation time is less than the variation time and is determined from among a plurality of variation mode candidates having different variation time values. For example, when the variation mode (variation time) on the main game side is “A3, (30 seconds)”, the variation mode (variation time) on the secondary game side is “total stop (per unit), (4 seconds) +1 second”. ”,“ Non-reach (per), (9 seconds) +1 second ”,“ N Reach 1 (per), (19 seconds) +1 second ”,“ N Reach 2 (per), (19 seconds) +1 second ” Determined from. The probability determined by the lottery becomes higher as the variation time on the secondary game side becomes longer.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2518 (variant 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 sets the determined variation state on the secondary game side as “final pseudo-variation” in pseudo-variation. Is set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in Step 2520 (Variation 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination means 2152c-2-2 receives the symbol information (particularly, the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a). (Main game side variation time)-(variation time in the final pseudo variation)-Derived based on the variation mode of the "final game variation variation mode" and the display mode related information temporary storage means 2152e. At the same time, the derived variation time value is set in a variation grace time timer (HYT) 2152c-2-1 to start (count down). In step 2522 (change 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 turns off the final pseudo-variation determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and performs the next process (step 2600). (Pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination process). Note that the final pseudo fluctuation determination permission flag is a flag that is turned on in a situation where the final pseudo fluctuation can be executed, as will be described later.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the pseudo pending pseudo-variation content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of FIG. 21 (step 2600) in the first modification from the present embodiment. It is. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about Step 2609 (Modification 1), Step 2626 (Modification 1), Step 2636 (Modification 1) and Step 2638 (Modification 1), and the purpose thereof is a pseudo-pending pseudo-variation. It is determined whether or not the final pseudo variation has reached a feasible situation during the execution of the game, and if it is determined that the situation has been reached, the “final pseudo variation preliminarily determined based on the symbol information of the main game symbol is determined. Is to determine the pseudo-variation content based on “variation mode (variation time)”. That is, in Step 2609 (Variation 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 determines whether or not the final pseudo-variation determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is off. . In the case of Yes in Step 2609 (Modification 1), in the case of No in Step 2622, in other words, in the case where there is no remaining fluctuation time for completing the next pseudo fluctuation based on the HYT value, Step 2626 In (Variation 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 turns on the final pseudo-variation determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2609 (Modification 1), in Step 2636 (Modification 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 determines the final pseudo-variation in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Turn off the decision permission flag. In step 2638 (variant 1), the pseudo-pending pseudo-variation content determination unit 2152c-2-2 is scheduled to execute the variation mode of the “final pseudo-variation” set in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e this time. As a variation mode on the secondary game side in the pseudo variation, the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is set, and the process proceeds to Step 2634.

  By changing as described above, in the first modified example from the present embodiment, the variation time of the final pseudo variation in the pseudo pending pseudo variation is based on the variation mode on the main game side, The variation time determined by lottery from among the aspect candidates, and the probability determined by the lottery as the long-time variation is a variation time with a high probability. Then, if it is determined that the final pseudo variation is executable based on the remaining variation time until the main game symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect content for the variation time is executed. Become. On the other hand, since the pseudo-variation similar to this embodiment is executed until the situation where the final pseudo-variation can be executed, the pseudo-pending is ensured while ensuring that the same effect as this embodiment occurs. It is possible to configure so that the variation time of the final pseudo variation in the pseudo variation tends to be long. Therefore, for example, at the time of performing the effect of notifying the big hit with the final pseudo fluctuation, the execution time of the content of the effect tends to be long, so that it is possible to execute a sophisticated effect for a long time at the time of the big hit. It is possible to solve such problems.

(Modification 2 from this embodiment)
In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 25, under the situation where the pseudo hold pseudo variation is being executed, the number of holds on the main game side (main side) and the sub game side (sub side) Is configured to have a different number of pending displays. When configured in this way, the player interrupts (or ends) the game even though the number of reserves on the main player side (main side) remains, which causes a disadvantage to the player. There is a risk of giving. For example, in a situation where the number of holds on the main game side (main side) remains, the number of held indications on the sub game side (sub side) becomes zero when the final pseudo change of the pseudo hold pseudo change is executed. At the same time, during execution of the final pseudo-variation, there may be a case where the player leaves the gaming table when it is determined that the player has lost. Therefore, the configuration for solving such a problem is a modified example (modified example 2) from the present embodiment, and only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described below.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the hold information display control process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of FIG. 18 (step 2400) in the second modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 2402 (Modification 2) and Step 2404 (Modification 2), and the purpose thereof is when the pseudo variation is executed during the execution of the pseudo pending pseudo variation. It seems that the number of pending displays on the secondary game side (sub-side) will decrease (digested), and the number of pending displays on the main game side (main side) and the number of pending displays on the secondary game side (sub-side) It is to be configured to be the same. That is, in step 2402 (change 2), the real hold information display control means 2152b determines whether or not the pseudo hold pseudo change content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on, in other words, a new It is determined whether or not it is at the start of execution of a pseudo fluctuation. In the case of Yes in Step 2402 (Variation 2), in Step 2404 (Variation 2), the actual hold information display control means 2152b has put the hold that is currently lit and displayed on the drawing hold display portion 2142. Then, the image display is executed so that the remaining suspension shifts, and the process proceeds to Step 2410. If step 2402 (change 2) is No, the process proceeds to step 2410. In step 2410, as in the present embodiment, the real hold information display control unit 2152b displays the same number of hold display lamps as the counter value of the real hold counter (JHCnt) 2152b-1 on the drawing hold display unit 2142. And then proceed to the next process (sub-game display content determination process in step 2500).

  By changing as described above, in the modified example 2 from the present embodiment, the number of held display on the sub game side (sub side) is reduced (digested) when the pseudo variation is executed. At the same time, the number of holds on the main game side (main side) and the number of hold displays on the sub game side (sub side) are the same. Therefore, in the situation in which the number of holds on the main game side (main side) remains, the number of held indications on the sub game side (sub side) becomes zero when the final pseudo change of the pseudo hold pseudo change is executed. As a result of avoiding this, it is possible to solve the above-described problems that may give a disadvantage to the player.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 Main game start opening entrance determination means 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means, 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1122 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 Main game symbol hold means 1131a Main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1132a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Winning lottery means 1135a Special Game transition determining means, 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 Main game pass / fail lottery table, 1140 Symbol content determining means 1141 Main game content determining means, 1141a Main game content determining lottery table 1142 Auxiliary game content determining means, 1142a Auxiliary game Inside Content determination lottery table 1150 Display control means, 1151 Main game symbol control means 1151a Main game symbol variation time management means, 1151a-1 Main game symbol variation management timer 1152 Auxiliary game symbol control means, 1152a Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means 1161, Condition determining means, 1162 Opening timer 1170 Special game control means, 1171 Condition determining means 1172 Special game content determining means, 1172a Special game content reference table 1173 Special game execution means, 1174 Special game time management means 1174a Special game timer, 1180 Specific game control means 1181, Specific game end condition determination means, 1181a Time-count counter 1190 Game state temporary storage means, 1191 Main game state one Time storage means 1191a Flag temporary storage means, 1191b Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191c Special game related information temporary storage means, 1192 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means, 1192b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1200 Information transmitting means, 1300 Prize ball payout determining means 2000 Game peripheral device, A Main game peripheral device 2110 Main game start port, 2111 Main game start port entrance ball detecting device 2112 Main game start port electric equipment, 2130 Main game symbol display Device 2131 Main game symbol display unit, 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2120 Grand prize opening, 2121 Grand prize opening prize detection device 2122 Grand prize opening, electric accessory, 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral equipment 2210 Auxiliary game start port, 2211 Auxiliary game start Entrance ball detection device 2220 Auxiliary game symbol table Device 2221 auxiliary game symbol display section 2222 the auxiliary game symbol reservation display unit, 2150 sub main controller (the effect display control means)
2151 display information receiving means, 2151a main-side information temporary storage means 2152 display control means, 2152a decorative symbol display control means 2152a-1 drawing display content determination means, 2152a-1-1 drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1 -2 Drawing stop symbol determination lottery table, 2152a-4 Drawing fluctuation time management means 2152a-4-1 Drawing fluctuation time management timer, 2152b Real hold information display control means 2152b-1 Real hold counter, 2152c Pseudo sub game Mode display control means 2152c-1 Pseudo hold display control means, 2152c-1-1 Pseudo hold counter 2152c-2 Pseudo hold pseudo fluctuation display control means, 2152c-2-1 Fluctuation grace time timer 2152c-2-2 Pseudo hold pseudo fluctuation Content determination means, 2152c-2-2a Fluctuation for each pseudo fluctuation Lottery table for interval determination 2152c-2-2b Lottery table for determination of variation mode for each pseudo-variation 2152d Special game display control means, 2152e Effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e-2 Drawing hold information temporary storage means, 2140 Sub-sub control device (Production display device)
2141 Drawing display unit, 2142 Drawing hold display unit 3000 Prize ball payout control 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 department that controls display of identification information;
With a secondary game department that controls the display of the production,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
If the variation start condition of the identification information is not satisfied, the random number holding unit that temporarily stores the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit as a hold until the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied;
If the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, based on the random number, in addition to determining one variation time among a plurality of variation time candidates having different time values as the variation time of the identification information, stop the identification information Identification information display content determination means for determining identification information;
When the identification information display content determination means determines the variation time of the identification information and the stop identification information, the identification information display unit displays the identification information based on the determined variation time, and then determines the determined stop. Identification information display control means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
Information transmitting means for transmitting, when the identification information display content determining means has newly determined the variation time of the identification information, to the sub-game unit side identification information related information relating to the newly determined identification information variation time And
When determining one variation time from among the plurality of variation time candidates, if the number of suspensions is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, it is specified as compared to the case where the number of suspensions is less than the predetermined number It is configured to make it easy to select the fluctuation time of
The subsidiary game department
When the identification information related information is received from the main game unit side, it is a means for determining the display time of the effect displayed on the effect display unit and the effect content corresponding to the display time, and a plurality of displays having different time values Production display content determination means for determining one display time among the time candidates as the display time of the production,
When the display time of the effect and the content of the effect are determined by the effect display content determination means, the effect display unit includes an effect display control means for executing the determined effect content based on the determined display time. And
Within the display time of the effect, the effect display unit is configured to steadily stop and display the effect symbol after the effect display part is variably displayed.
During the period from the time when the effect design is variably displayed to the time when the effect design is definitively stopped, the effect design is tentatively stopped and then the effect design is variably displayed again. Is possible,
The display time of the effect determined based on the received identification information related information in the case where the identification information related information related to the variation time longer than the specific variation time is received and the number of suspensions is the predetermined number or more A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the pseudo-variation can be executed a plurality of times .

Images