JP6120339B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine that adopts the concept of creating a game progressing state that is advantageous for a player and that can realize further novel gaming characteristics. A gaming machine configured so that a button effective period in a button effect can be gradually shortened by executing a button effect a plurality of times in one symbol variation and operating the button. [Selection] Figure 35

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  As a recent pachinko game machine, a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability is made when a game ball enters the starting port on the game board surface (game area), and if the big hit lottery is won, The mainstream is pachinko gaming machines that transition to the state and can open a large winning opening provided on the game board surface to obtain a large number of prize balls. Among the pachinko gaming machines configured in this manner, there is a probability-changing gaming state that increases the winning probability in the jackpot lottery and a time-reducing gaming state that increases the efficiency of symbol variation for notifying the lottery result in the jackpot lottery There is also a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the game by creating a game progress state that is advantageous to the player by these game states. Then, an effect output device for enhancing the effect of sound and light (including video) is further provided, and an appropriate effect display is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the progress of the game to the player There are many things that are configured to convey the results of games and games in an easy-to-understand manner and further enhance the fun of the games.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-110016 Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-109978 JP-A-2015-000123 JP 2014-200569 A JP 2014-140585 A JP2013-146489A JP 2013-009843 A JP 2011-004986 A JP 2011-156093 A

  However, since there are many such gaming machines, there is a problem that it is desired to develop a model that can realize further innovative gaming properties.

The gaming machine according to this aspect is
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
Production execution means capable of performing production,
A sub-game unit that controls the execution of the production by the production execution means;
An operation member operable by a player,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number;
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, game content determination means for executing a lottery,
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for controlling the execution of the production on the side of the sub-game unit to the side of the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, provided with effect content control means capable of controlling the effect content executed by the effect execution means,
As the content of the game, it is possible to execute a game information suggesting effect that can notify information related to the game,
At execution time of the game information suggested effect, being capable of performing operations effect when a predetermined operation by the player against the operation member is performed,
As the execution period of the game information suggestion effect, it has a plurality of operation effect effective periods in which the operation effect is executed when a predetermined operation is performed by the player on the operation member,
The operation effect is advanced step by step according to the player operation on the operation member in each operation effect effective period in the plurality of operation effect effective periods, and the progress degree of the player operation can be displayed. And
As the plurality of operation effect effective periods, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
When a predetermined operation is performed by the operation member in the first effective period, the second effective period is configured to be shorter than the first effective period,
The second operation effect that is executed when the player operation is performed on the operation member in the second effective period, rather than the first operation effect that is performed when the player operation is performed on the operation member in the first effective period. The game machine is characterized in that it is configured so that the content of the execution is longer.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
The gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B);
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the game content determination means (for example, a lottery) , Game content determination means MN),
Game information transmitting means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) side to the sub game section side;
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
As the effect display content, it is possible to display a game information suggesting effect that can notify information related to the game,
In the display period of the game information suggestion effect, the operation effect can be displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
The display period of the game information suggesting effect has an operation effect effective period in which the operation effect is displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
As the operation effect effective period, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
In a case where a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed in the first effective period, the second effective period is configured to be shorter than the first effective period,
When a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, sub input button ASB) is not executed in the first effective period, the second effective period and the first effective period are configured to have the same time value. Is a gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to realize further novel gaming characteristics in the gaming machine that adopts the concept of creating a game progress state that is advantageous to the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a main game table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a main game table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main game table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the first main game winning prefetch determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of prefetch determination processing at the time of second main game winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of button striking effect execution processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the button single effect production execution process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is an image diagram of execution of repeated hitting effects in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a button continuous impact effect execution process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a first modification example of a continuous hit effect execution image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification example from the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of an acceleration button effect execution availability determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of an acceleration button effect execution control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a button validation determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 36 is an effective period setting table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is an acceleration button effect execution image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is an acceleration button effect execution image diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is an effective period setting table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the second embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 from the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is an effective period setting table on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 from the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 from the second embodiment. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 from the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are provided apart from each other, and the game ball flowing down the game area D30 is either the right side or the left side. It can be guided to the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10.

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

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

  Here, in this embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, and the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The game ball that flows down is configured not to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the sub control board S includes an effect display device SG for displaying decorative symbols, a speaker D24, a game effect lamp D26, a drive device for other effects (not shown), a button effect (single button) The sub input button ASB, the sub input button BSB-2, and the sub input button CSB-3 for controlling switching of the execution of the display mode change in the production and the button repeated production) are connected (in this example, the sub input button CSB-3). There are three input buttons). The sub input button ASB and the sub input button BSB-2 are configured to be turned on when pressed, and the sub input button CSB-3 is turned on by pulling a lever toward the front as viewed from the player. It is configured as follows. Although details will be described later, all the sub input buttons can be operated when the single button effect is executed (operation is valid), while only the sub input button ASB is used when the button repeated effect is executed. It is configured to be operable (operation is enabled). The sub input button ASB has a sub input button A input detection device SBs for detecting that the sub input button ASB has been operated. The sub input button BSB-2 includes the sub input button BSB-. 2 has a sub input button B input detection device SBs-2 for detecting that there has been an operation of 2, and the sub input button CSB-3 detects that the sub input button CSB-3 has been operated. Sub-input button C input detecting device SBs-3 is provided. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and control of the sound output from the speaker D24 by the sub-main control unit SM and game effects ( Lighting) The lighting control of the lamp D26 and the determination control of the display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and the display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board S. However, the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, it is possible to reduce the situation that space is merited and noise is mixed into the wiring or the like by being configured to be integrated). Also, the work sharing between the two control units can be changed as appropriate, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

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

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

  Here, the game information control means MJ determines whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the entrance determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of game balls to each entrance (starting opening, etc.), and the determination result A random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, a hold control means MJ30 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and will be described later Based on the first main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, a game content determination means MN for determining the content related to the game, and a display for performing control of displaying and changing and stopping each symbol Control means MP10 and second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20- for performing various processes directly related to opening / closing determination of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10 B and normal games A special game control means MP30 for controlling a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the first main game, the second main game and the auxiliary game; Specific game control means MP50 for performing the process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and the current and past game states [e.g., the state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability variation game state, time reduction Gaming state), special gaming state}, state relating to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information relating to main game symbol and auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, special game Game state temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing the game state (for example, the number of rounds or winning number information)]. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

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

  Next, the hold control means MJ30 uses the hold digest control means MJ31 for controlling the processing related to the hold digest and the change start, and the first main game side random number obtained in a situation where the first main game symbol change permission has not been granted. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store, and based on the determination result, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32 for holding the random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until the symbol change permission is lowered. -A, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store the second main game random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is granted the symbol variation permission The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the auxiliary game acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not granted It is determined whether or not the random number is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H until the symbol variation permission is granted. And have.

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

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

  Next, the game content determination means MN determines a stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number based on each random number and the random lottery device MN10 for lottery whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is openable. Design content determining means MN40, and a variation mode determining means MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. Here, the winning / losing lottery means MN10 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the winning lottery result is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), First main game win / fail lottery means MN11-A for performing a lottery for the main game symbols, second main game pass / fail lottery means MN11-B for performing the lottery for the second main game symbols, and win / fail for the auxiliary game symbols Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H for performing lottery is provided. Here, the first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing the lottery regarding the first main game symbol. The first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol on / off lottery Each of them has an auxiliary gaming success / failure lottery table MN11ta-H that is referred to when performing. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

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

  Here, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A has a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the first main game symbol, The first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, regarding the gaming state, for the normal game → the first main game normal gaming state) Lottery table, probability variation game → first main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second main game symbol, The second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery for the normal game → the second main game normal gaming state) Table, probability variation game → second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN41-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol. The lottery table MN41ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

  Next, the variation mode determination unit MN50 determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first primary game random number). Based on the MN 51-A and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number), second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B that determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol, And auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the specific game control means MP50 satisfies the probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 for determining whether or not the end condition for the probability variation game state is satisfied, and whether or not the end condition for the time-reduced game state is satisfied. Has a short-time game end condition determining means MP52. Here, the probability change game end condition determination means MP51 and the time-short game end condition determination means MP52 each have a probability change count counter MP51c capable of counting the probability change count and a time-short count counter MP52c capable of counting the time limit count. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory B11d of the second main game starting port B10 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time shortening game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 and the short time game end condition determination means MP52 described above are, for example, a lottery to shift from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time the symbol changes. (A so-called pachinko gaming machine having a falling lottery function).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect display control means SM20 is a decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the decorative pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display control processing, and the decorative symbol display control processing that holds the decorative symbol hold count management and hold display processing. Information display control means SM22, background effect display control means SM23 for determining background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect display control means SM24 for controlling determination effect display processing and display control processing, and reach effect content It has a reach effect display control means SM25 that governs the determination process and the display control process, and a hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 for executing the hold prefetch effect.

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

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 has a drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b for temporarily storing information relating to the hold related to the decorative design.

  Next, the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores information related to the background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the background effect based on the information from the main control board M side. Continued with a background stage related information temporary storage means SM23b for the purpose, a stay stage management counter SM23c that counts how many times the main game symbols have changed in the specific game state from the end of the special game to switch the stage And a consecutive resort number counter SM23c2 that counts the number of wins in succession during a specific game.

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

  Next, the reach effect display control means SM25 is based on information from the main control board M side, reach effect display content determining means SM25n for determining the display content and display timing of the reach effect, and information related to the reach effect display. Reach production temporary information storage means SM25b for temporarily storing and production content determination table SM25ta which is a table for determining production content such as reach production.

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 determines whether or not the hold pre-reading effect can be executed (for example, whether or not there is a hold that is expected to be a big hit in the hold). And a pre-reading effect execution counter SM26c for managing the progress of the reserved pre-reading effect when the reserved pre-reading effect is executed over a plurality of variations of the main game symbol.

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

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

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

  The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit) ) SS is connected to the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM so that information can be transmitted. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is sub-game control. Meaning that it is controlled by means (sub-main control unit) SM. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board M and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, a command may be set at this timing and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in the RAM). If YES in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main control board M in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1550, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1997, the main control board M (especially the winning ball payout determining means MH) receives the winning ball payout control process (drive control of the winning ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board KH is executed, and a process for managing the result is executed. Next, in step 1998, the main control board M executes an external signal output process (information output to the external terminal board, the hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1999, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit side), and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H to determine whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. Then, at step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1230, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “hit” (D1 · D2 in this example). Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B is based on the winning symbol on the auxiliary game side, and in the release mode (for example, in the case of the winning symbol “D1”). Open for 1 second-> Close for 1 second-> Open for 1 second-> Close for 1 second-> Open for 1 second-> Closed for release symbol "D2": Open for 0.2 seconds, Close for 0.8 seconds, 5), and a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric game product is set in the second main game start opening electric game product release timer MP22t-B. Next, in step 1234, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. . Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game start port electric combination B11d of the second main game start port B10, and proceeds to step 1242. . Note that if the result of Step 1202 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1242. In the present embodiment, when the main game short flag is off and the auxiliary game stop symbol is the predetermined hit symbol (D2), the time for which the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is kept open is the longest. Has been.

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

  If No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If No in steps 1206, 1224, 1230, and 1242, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start entrance entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start entrance A10. Is received. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A and determines the main game (especially the first main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning lottery random number for determining whether or not to win, a symbol lottery random number for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. . Next, in step 1310, the hold control unit MJ30 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the hold control means MJ30 determines whether or not the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b is off. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the hold control means MJ30 pre-determines the result of the stored hold and the stop symbol based on the hold information (the lottery random number and symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1316, the hold control means MJ30 sets the command relating to the newly generated hold success / failure result and stop symbol information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM (step (Send to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in 1999), and the process proceeds to Step 1318.

  Next, in step 1318, the hold control means MJ30, based on the hold information (variation mode determination random number), the stored change mode random number delimiter information and the change mode group (non-short-time change mode group and time-change mode) (Group) is preliminarily determined (refer to the main game table 3 in FIGS. 12 and 13 for the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group). In the present embodiment, one variation mode group is configured to include a plurality of types of variation modes (variation times). Next, in step 1320, the hold control means MJ30 sends a command related to a new hold occurrence (a hold occurrence command of the first main game content determination random number, a command related to the variation mode random number separator information, etc.) to the sub-main control unit SM. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999, and the process proceeds to step 1322. If the symbol information is configured to be transmitted to the sub side as in the present embodiment, an effect suggesting a big hit may be executed as an effect to be executed on the sub side. It is desirable that the player can be notified of the stop symbol of the main game symbol that is a big hit (the stop symbol is notified only when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit). In the case of No in step 1302, step 1304, step 1310, or step 1312, the process proceeds to step 1322.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the main game content determination random number (the first main game content determination random number or the second main game content determination random number) is acquired (or when the suspension occurs), the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group Is configured to determine.

  In addition, it may be configured to transmit the main game content determination random number information, the failure random number delimiter information, the variation mode random number delimiter information, and the variation mode group information to the sub side at the timing when the hold occurs, The information to be transmitted to is not limited to this, but information related to the main game symbols that are stopped, information related to the main game symbols that are jackpots (number of special game rounds related to the main game symbols scheduled to stop, etc.) ), The number of holdings immediately after the winning of the holding (the number of holdings on the winning side of the first main game side or the second main game side may be only the holding number of both the first main game side and the second main game side) May be configured to transmit information related to the {the failure random number delimiter information refers to each gaming state and random number value (or random value range) on the first main game side (second main game side) And the lottery results are grouped together. This is one piece of random number delimiter information. For example, if the game is in a probability variation game state or a non-probability variation game state, it will be lost, whether it is a probability variation game state or a non-stochastic variation game state, If it is a floating game state, it is a win, but if it is a non-stochastic variable game state, a grouping such as losing can be given}.

  Next, in step 1322, the second main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-B enters the second main game start entrance entrance from the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s of the second main game start entrance B10. It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1322, in step 1324, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the main game (especially the second main game) It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1324, in step 1326, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired in the same manner as the first main game symbol determination means. Incidentally, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the first lottery random number for the first main game and the right lottery random number for the second main game) Are set to the same range. Next, in Step 1328, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B. . Next, in step 1330, the hold control means MJ30 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1330, in step 1334, the hold control means MJ30 pre-determines the result of the stored hold and the stop symbol based on the hold information (the random determination random number and the symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1336, the hold control unit MJ30 sets the newly generated hold result and stop command information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for sending to the sub-main control unit SM (step (Send to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in 1999), and the process proceeds to Step 1338.

  In the case of No in step 1330, in step 1332, the hold control unit MJ30 determines whether or not the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit MB30b is off. If Yes in step 1332, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1400). On the other hand, if No in step 1332, the process proceeds to step 1334.

  Next, in step 1338, the hold control means MJ30 determines, based on the hold information (variation mode determining random number), the stored change mode random number delimiter information and the change mode group (the non-short-time change mode group and the time-change mode). (Group) is preliminarily determined (refer to the main game table 3 in FIGS. 12 and 13 for the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group). Next, in step 1340, the hold control means MJ30 sends a command related to a new hold occurrence (a hold occurrence command of the second main game content determination random number, a command related to the variation mode random number separator information, etc.) to the sub-main control unit SM. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). Also in the case of No in step 1322 or step 1324, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1400).

  In step 1308 and step 1328, storage of the first main game content determination random number and storage of the second main game content determination random number are executed, but the main game content determination random number is stored in the RAM storage area of the main control board. Is stored, and only the information related to the “main game content determination random number” is stored in the byte storing the information related to the main game content determination random number (various timers). It is preferable to configure such that other information such as value is not stored) (when operating another data stored in the same 1 byte, information related to the main game content determination random number is rewritten due to noise or the like) To prevent it). In addition, with regard to the winning lottery random number, a change in the gaming state (from the gaming state related to the hold that has already been recorded) between the acquisition of the winning lottery random number and the execution of the winning lottery related to the winning lottery random number. Since not only the change but also the game state may change due to the newly generated hold, the game state at the time of the lottery execution related to the lottery random number may be unpredictable). Until the process is executed, the lottery random number is stored. In the present embodiment, the command to the sub-main control unit SM related to the hold information can be transmitted only at the time of the hold occurrence related to the first main game in the non-time-saving game state, while in the time-saving game state. Is configured so that it can be transmitted only at the time of the occurrence of the hold related to the second main game, but regardless of whether the hold is related to the first main game or the hold related to the second main game in any game state The command may be transmitted, and in such a case, the sub-main control unit SM may determine whether to use the received command. In this example, when the answer is No in step 1310 or step 1312 and the answer is Yes in step 1332, the information related to the hold is not set in the command transmission buffer MT 10 for transmitting to the sub main controller SM However, even in such a case, the information indicating that a new hold has occurred is configured to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (when a new hold occurs, always at step 2502). It is configured to be Yes).

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

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

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1403, the pending digest control means MJ31 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game is not being played (or the condition device is being operated), the main game symbol is not changing, and there is a hold of the main game symbol. Although not shown in this example, in the case of providing a variable fixed time (time for displaying the fixed display symbol after the main game symbol is fixedly displayed), during the variable fixed time, the fluctuation start condition for the next variable You may comprise so that it may not satisfy | fill.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, in steps 1405 and 1406, the hold digest control means MJ31 stores the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation that is temporarily stored is read and the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game) The information is deleted from the symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B), and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion processing). Next, at step 1410-1, the success / failure lottery means MN10 refers to the first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. Based on 1 main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, a winning lottery random number), a main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

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

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) are selected. One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of special game rounds determined with reference to the main game symbol is 8R for 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. {For example, a lose symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. May}

  Next, in step 1412, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) selects the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta corresponding to each gaming state. -A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), main game symbol determination lottery result and first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, variation mode lottery Based on the random number), the variation mode of the main game symbols is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to Step 1414.

  Here, the main game table 3 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the main game symbol variation mode (variation time) for a certain random value can be determined based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short flag state. Has been. For example, for a certain random number value, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short-time flag is on (time-short game) The state) is configured to easily determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of variation mode (variation time), the selection rate, or the like. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game short-time flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol variation on the second main game side Is configured to be advantageous for the player, it is easy for the second main game side to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). It is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished in order to establish the situation.

  Next, in step 1414, the game content determination means MN determines the commands (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) related to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Change mode information, etc.) and a command (symbol change display start instruction command) relating to the current gaming state is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission processing in step 1999) Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1415, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display part A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20)). On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the main game symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, Control goes to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refers to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and changes. It is determined whether or not the middle flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420. If No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1550).

  Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends information indicating that symbol variation has ended (the symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) ( The change display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display part B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C are displayed as the fixed stop symbols. Control. Next, in step 1424, the first / second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, in step 1430, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1440, the game content determination means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1500.

  Next, at step 1500, the specific game control means MP50 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process at step 1550). Even in the case of No in step 1420, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, at step 1502, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the count value of the probability variation counter MP51c. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1510. Note that if the answer is No in step 1502 or 1506, the process proceeds to step 1510.

  Next, in step 1510, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1514, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1518, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1550). Note that if the answer is No in step 1510 or step 1514, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1550). Thus, in this example, the remaining probability variation number (the remaining symbol variation number of times that the probability variation gaming state will be terminated by the number of symbol variation end times after the end of the special game) and the remaining short time (after the special game end) The remaining number of symbol fluctuations (which will end the time-saving gaming state depending on the number of symbol fluctuation end times) is transmitted to the sub-control board S. In the present embodiment, the number of probability changes (value set in the probability variation counter MP51c) and the number of time reductions (value set in the time reduction number counter MP52c) are set to the same number. You may comprise so that it may become number of times.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1552, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the special game control means MP30 determines that the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short flag / auxiliary game short time) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Flag) off. Next, at step 1556, the specific game control means MB30 clears the value of the probability variation number counter MP51c. Next, in step 1558, the specific game control means MB30 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1560, the special game control means MP30 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1562, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). In the case of No in step 1552, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

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

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b to determine whether the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, when it is just before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means MP33 is set to the release pattern set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b (for example, keeps releasing). Open pattern and open / close pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means MP33 drives the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). The first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is opened, and a special game timer MP34t (particularly, an opening time timer) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to start, and the process proceeds to step 1622. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when the big prize opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

  Next, in step 1622, the special game execution means MP33 transmits a game state command (for example, the current round number, game ball winning number, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is assigned to the first big winning opening C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) in the round. ) Is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer) to determine a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the special prize opening. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. In the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

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

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (181 times in this example) in the probability variation number counter MP51c. Next, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (181 in this example) in the time-saving number counter MP52c. Next, at step 1658, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, at step 1660, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Next, in step 1700, the specific game control means MP50 executes the above-described probability change time-sequential number transmission control process, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information is stored). If received, the sub-side RAM is initialized, various information commands are received, and the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (f) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of (f) of the figure, first, in step 2500, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs the hold information management process described later. Execute. Next, in step 2700, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2800, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2900, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2999, the sub game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes display command transmission control processing (transmits commands set in a series of these subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2500 to S2999) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is sent to one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (e). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and from the main control board M side, a command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) related to the occurrence of a new hold. It is determined whether or not (holding information relating to a game symbol) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, at step 2506, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily sends the new hold result and stop command information commands sent from the main control board M side to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Remember. Next, in step 2508, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the hold information (particularly, the change mode group, the change mode random number delimiter information, etc.) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side. Temporary storage in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Note that if the main side does not transmit the information on the result of the determination, the stop symbol, the variation mode group, and the variation mode random number delimiter information, the information is stored in the hold information temporary storage area in step 2506 or step 2508. Will not be temporarily stored. Next, in step 2509, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 determines whether or not the new hold is a hold on the first main game side. In the case of Yes in step 2509, in step 2550, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes a first main game winning prefetch determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2520. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2509, in step 2650, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 executes a second main game winning prefetch determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2520.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2502, whether the drawing hold information display control means SM22 received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side with reference to the main information temporary storage means SM11b in step 2511. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2511, in step 2512, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2514, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the hold information related to the symbol change (particularly, the result of the determination, the stop symbol information, the change mode group, and the change mode random number delimiter information) as the drawing hold information. While deleting from the temporary storage means SM22b, the remaining hold information is shifted. Next, in step 2516, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2520. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2511, the process proceeds to Step 2520.

  Next, in step 2520, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 is placed in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13). The number of on-hold display lamps equal to the number of the on-hold display counters in FIG. 5 is lit in white (if the on-hold display mode does not change, the on-hold display mode is white) and displayed for the next process (step 2700). Transition.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the first main game winning prefetch determination process according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. This process will be described in two parts: a process related to the prohibition condition of the pre-read lottery and a process related to the pre-read lottery. In the former prefetch lottery prohibition process, first, in step 2552, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and holds the second main game hold (first main hold) in the hold. It is determined whether or not there is a hold that is digested in preference to the game side. In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not a time-reduced gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2554, in step 2558, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and there is a hold having information indicating that the trigger is held in the hold. Judge whether or not there is. Here, the trigger hold is a hold that is won in a pre-read lottery at the time of winning (first pre-game lottery at the time of winning a first main game, pre-read lottery at the time of second main game win). In the case of Yes in step 2558, in step 2560, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether there is a big hit hold before the new hold. Determine whether. If Yes in step 2560, the process proceeds to step 2562.

  Next, in the processing related to the latter prefetch lottery, first, in step 2562, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the new hold is a big hit. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2562, in step 2564, the holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a pre-reading lottery for winning winning with a predetermined probability (1/3 in this example) for the new holding, Control goes to step 2574. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2562, in step 2568, the hold prefetching effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether or not the new hold variation mode group is group 3 or not. Determine whether. Note that when determining whether or not the prefetch lottery can be executed, it may be configured to determine whether or not the prefetch lottery can be executed in consideration of the variation mode random number separation information. In the case of Yes in step 2568, in step 2570, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a prefetch lottery for winning winning with a predetermined probability (1/10 in this example) for the new hold, Control goes to step 2574. Note that if the result is No in step 2568, the process proceeds to step 2574.

  Next, in step 2574, the pending pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not the winning pre-read lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 2574, in step 2576, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k is set to “trigger hold” for the new hold in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b that wins the winning pre-read lottery. Information to that effect is added and temporarily stored, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2512).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2552 (the second main game hold is present in the hold), in step 2578, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Delete the information indicating "trigger hold" from the stored hold information (if there is no hold in the hold with information indicating that the trigger is held, this process is not executed and the next The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2520). In addition, also when it is No in step 2554, step 2558, step 2560, or step 2574, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2520). In the process of step 2578, when there is a hold on the second main game side (occurrence), in the second main game side preferential digestion gaming machine as in this embodiment, the newly generated second main game This is a configuration for avoiding a situation in which the pre-reading effect over a plurality of variations is not executed normally because the game-side suspension is consumed first, so that the planned variation order is not achieved. In addition, as a prohibition condition of the pre-read lottery, a condition that whether or not there is a specific variation mode group hold (or a specific variation mode random number separation information hold) in the hold before the new hold is set as a prohibition condition Also good.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of prefetch determination processing at the time of second main game winning according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. This process will be described in two parts: a process related to the prohibition condition of the pre-read lottery and a process related to the pre-read lottery. In the former prefetch lottery prohibition process, first, in step 2602, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether or not the current gaming state is a time-reduced gaming state. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and there is a hold having information indicating that the trigger is held in the hold. Judge whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 2604, in step 2606, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether there is a big hit hold before the new hold. Determine whether. If YES in step 2606, the process proceeds to step 2608.

  Next, in the processing related to the latter prefetch lottery, first, in step 2608, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the new hold becomes a big hit hold. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2608, in step 2610, the holding pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a winning pre-read lottery to win with a predetermined probability (1/3 in this example) for the new hold. Control goes to step 2620. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2608, in step 2612, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether or not the new hold variation mode group is group C. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2612, in step 2616, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k executes a winning pre-read lottery for winning with a predetermined probability (1/5 in this example) for the new hold. Control goes to step 2620. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2612, the process proceeds to step 2620.

  Next, in step 2620, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k determines whether or not the winning pre-read lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 2620, in step 2622, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26k is “trigger hold” for the new hold in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b that is won in the winning pre-read lottery. Information to that effect is added and temporarily stored, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2520). It should be noted that if the result of step 2602, step 2604, step 2606, or step 2620 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2520).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, at step 2702, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2706, the design display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means SM11b (symbol information ( Referring to the stop symbol / variation mode relating to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, when the stop symbol relating to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol Is determined to be a flat pattern such as “7.7.7” or a lost symbol such as “1.3.5”} and a variation mode, and the display display related information temporary storage means SM21b ( And preliminary announcement effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b).

  Next, in step 2712, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2800 processing). Transition. In the case of No in step 2702, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2800).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2802, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b in step 2804. Next, in step 2806, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2809, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2810. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2802, the process proceeds to Step 2810.

  Next, in step 2810, the decorative design display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the design changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2810, in step 2811, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2812, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines the decorative symbol change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether it has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2812, in step 2814, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). Then, the process proceeds to step 2824.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2812, in step 2816, the decoration symbol display control means SM21 decorates the decoration based on the drawing variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the symbol stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2816, in step 2818, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) (the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). The process proceeds to step 2824.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2816, in step 2820, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25), the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect). Based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage means SM25b), it is determined whether or not the display timing of the preview image and the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2820, in step 2822, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25) set the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2999). And the process proceeds to step 2824. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2820, the process proceeds to Step 2824.

  Next, at step 2824, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time-reduced gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2824, in step 2826, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the symbol variation currently being executed is the button repeated striking effect execution variation (non-time reduction game and first It is determined whether or not the variation of the symbol variation related to the main game symbol is part of the variation of 60 seconds. It should be noted that the button hitting effect is not executed redundantly with a button single effect described later (the symbol fluctuation related to the button hitting effect is different from the symbol fluctuation related to the button single shot effect). In the case of Yes in step 2826, in step 2850, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 executes a button repeated effect execution process described later, and proceeds to step 2830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2826, in step 2828, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the symbol variation currently being executed is the button single-effect production execution variation (non-time reduction game and It is determined whether or not the variation of the symbol variation relating to the first main game symbol is part of the variation of 60 seconds. In the case of Yes in step 2828, in step 2950, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 executes a button single effect production execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2830. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2824 or Step 2828, the process proceeds to Step 2830. As described above, in this embodiment, as a button effect (an effect in which an effect display mode is changed or an effect result is displayed by the player operating the sub input button), the button repeated effect and the button single-shot It has two button effects, the effect. It should be noted that the execution condition of the button effect may be changed, and may be configured to be executed in a time-saving gaming state, or may be configured to be executed with a symbol variation with a variation time of less than 60 seconds. However, it may be configured to be executed even when the second main game symbol changes. Moreover, in this embodiment, the holding | maintenance used as the execution object of the prefetch lottery by the 1st main game side becomes the holding | maintenance which becomes a big hit, the holding | maintenance which loses, and holding | maintenance of the fluctuation time of 60 seconds, The button effect is executed as the look-ahead effect on the first main game side because the button variation effect execution variation and the button single-effect effect execution variation are symbol variations that are the variation time of 60 seconds of the first main game symbol. May be configured to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests (for example, the hold display mode of the trigger hold is similar to the shape of the sub input button). In this embodiment, the variation time of the button effect execution variation is set to 60 seconds. However, the 60 seconds is an example of a variation time that is a long time, and a symbol variation that has a variation time longer than 60 seconds is provided. Thus, the symbol variation that becomes a variation time longer than 60 seconds can also be a button effect execution variation (for example, by providing a variation of 60 seconds, 80 seconds, 120 seconds, It may be configured such that symbol variations of 60 seconds, 80 seconds, and 120 seconds can be button effect execution variations).

  Next, at step 2830, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, the main game from the main control board M side). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2830, in step 2831, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmits to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). To be). Next, in step 2832, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2834, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 2900). To do. Note that if the answer is No in step 2810 or step 2830, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2490).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the button continuous impact effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2850 in FIG. First, in step 2851, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and present button consecutive hitting effective period (period in which the hit effect is displayed by pressing the sub input button ASB). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2851, in step 2852, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n executes the treasure box opening effect (the effect that is to be executed during the button continuous hitting effective period, details will be described later). Next, in step 2853, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the sub input button ASB is newly input (the sub input button ASB is off). → It is determined that the button has been pressed for a long time when it has been turned on for 0.5 seconds. In the case of Yes in step 2853, in step 2854, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n determines that the automatic repeated hitting effective flag (the flag is on) in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and If it is the button continuous hitting effective period, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed), and the process proceeds to step 2856. In the case of No in step 2853, the process proceeds to step 2856.

  Next, in step 2856, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and determines whether or not the automatic continuous hitting valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2856, in step 2858, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n executes the automatic repeated striking effect, and proceeds to step 2864. The auto-strike effect is an effect such as an effect that occurs when the player presses the sub input button ASB for a long time and overlaps with the treasure chest opening effect. The player presses and holds the sub input button ASB for a long time. In the case of continuing, one continuous hit effect is continuously executed every 0.2 seconds (effect is generated). It should be noted that the effect mode of the auto-striking effect and the effect mode of the single-shot effect that will be described later are the same effect mode, and may be collectively referred to as a “sequential hit effect”. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2856, in step 2860, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not there has been a single press operation on the sub input button ASB ( When the sub input button ASB is turned off and then turned on, it is determined that there has been a single press operation when the on state is turned off again without continuing for 0.5 seconds). In the case of Yes in step 2860, in step 2862, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n executes a single shot effect and moves to step 2864. Note that the single-shot continuous striking effect is an effect such as an effect that overlaps with the treasure chest opening effect when the player presses the sub-input button ASB once, and the player performs a single-shot on the sub-input button ASB. Each time the push is performed, one continuous hit effect is executed (effect is generated). Next, in step 2864, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and determines whether or not a predetermined number of times of repeat hit effects have been executed in one button hit effective period. To do. It should be noted that the predetermined number of repeated hits is only required if the total number of the repeated hits performed in the automatic repeated hits and the repeated hits performed in the single shots is the predetermined number. Then it is 10 times. If YES in step 2864, the flow advances to step 2868. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2864, in step 2866, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and the end timing of the button consecutive strike effective period (in this example, the button repeat valid period It is determined whether or not it has reached 4 seconds after the start timing. If Yes in step 2866, the process proceeds to step 2868, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2830). Next, in step 2868, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n determines the result of the treasure chest opening effect (for example, “star” appears, “ska” appears, etc. Display the degree), and proceed to the next process (the process of step 2830). Note that the jackpot expectation is the ratio of occurrence of jackpot fluctuation to the sum of the loss fluctuation and jackpot fluctuation that cause the same performance to occur (for example, as a result of the treasure box opening performance, the first time is “star”, (If the appearance rate of the symbol variation is “star” for the second time and “ska” for the third time is “loss variation: big hit fluctuation = 3: 7”, the big hit expectation is 70%).

  If NO in step 2851, in step 2870, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and by pressing and holding the current auto-attack acceptance period (sub input button ASB for a long time). It is determined whether or not it is a period during which the continuous hit effect is continuously displayed. In the case of Yes in step 2870, in step 2872, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n is an effect that will be executed during the treasure box discovery effect (automatic continuous hitting effective period and not the button continuous hitting effective period, details will be described later. Execute). Next, in step 2874, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the sub input button ASB is newly pressed for a long time. In the case of Yes in step 2874, in step 2876, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n turns on the automatic repeated hitting effective flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and performs the next process (process in step 2830). ). Even in the case of No in step 2874, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2830).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2870, in step 2878, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and determines whether or not the automatic continuous hitting valid flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2878, in step 2880, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and whether or not the sub input button ASB is off (whether or not it has been pressed for a long time). Or not). In the case of Yes in step 2880, in step 2882, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n turns off the automatic repeated hitting effective flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and performs the next process (process in step 2830). ). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 2878 or step 2880, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2830).

  Here, the lower part of the figure is a button effect execution period image diagram. In the same figure, the symbol fluctuation | variation in which the button repeated impact effect which is a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is performed is illustrated. First, the sub input button ASB is disabled for 3 seconds after the start of symbol variation, and the decorative symbol varies. Thereafter, the automatic repeated hit acceptance period is started at a timing 3 seconds after the start of symbol variation. It should be noted that the button hitting effective period has not yet started at this timing. Thereafter, the first button hitting effective period starts 2 seconds later (the button hitting effective period is provided three times for one symbol variation). As described above, in the present embodiment, the automatic repeated hit acceptance period is provided before the start timing of the first button hitting effective period, for example, one second before the start timing of the first button hitting effective period. Even if the long press of the sub input button ASB is started, the automatic repeated striking effect is started from the start timing of the first button repeated striking effective period. After that, the first button hitting valid period ends four seconds after the start timing of the first button hitting effective period, but the automatic hitting acceptance period continues. After that, it is no longer the button continuous hitting effective period for 2 seconds from the end timing of the first button hitting effective period, then the second button hitting effective period for 4 seconds, and then the button hitting for 2 seconds from the end timing of the second button hitting effective period. It is configured not to be in the effective period, but to be in the third button repeated effective period for 4 seconds thereafter. In addition, the automatic continuous hit acceptance period continues until the end timing of the third button continuous hit effective period. As described above, in this embodiment, three button hitting effective periods are provided in one symbol variation, and the automatic hitting acceptance period is 2 seconds before the start timing of the first button hitting effective period. From the timing to the end timing of the third button hitting effective period, that is, a certain button hitting effective period and the next button hitting effective period (for example, the first button hitting effective period and the second button hitting effective period) The period that is not the button continuous hitting effective period between the button continuous hitting effective period) is also the automatic continuous hit accepting period.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a button single effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2950 in FIG. First, at step 2952, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and the current single button valid period (the operation of the sub input button in the symbol variation in which the button single effect is executed is valid). It is determined whether or not it is, for example, a timing after 5 seconds from the start of fluctuation. In the case of Yes in step 2952, in step 2954, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n displays a single button image (for example, a button image displayed as “PUSH”) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2956, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and selects any one of the sub input buttons (sub input button ASB, sub input button BSB-2 or sub input button). It is determined whether or not there has been any operation of CSB-3. In the case of Yes in step 2956, in step 2958, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n erases the displayed single button image and executes the cut-in effect (displayed by operating the sub input button). An effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot of the middle symbol variation) is executed (for example, executed for 3 seconds), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2830).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2956, in step 2960, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and the single button valid period ends (for example, from the single button valid period start timing). It is determined whether or not (finished after 3 seconds). In the case of Yes in step 2960, in step 2962, the notice effect display content determination means SM24n deletes the displayed single button image (the cut-in effect is not executed because the sub input button has not been operated), and the next process The process proceeds to (Step 2830). Note that if the answer is No in step 2952 or step 2960, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2830). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-input button whose operation is effective when the button repeated effect is executed is only the sub-input button ASB, whereas the operation is effective when the button single-effect effect is executed. The sub input buttons are all sub input buttons (sub input button ASB, sub input button BSB-2, and sub input button CSB-3). Note that the sub input button CSB-3 is turned on by pulling it forward, so that it is difficult to perform a continuous hitting operation, and a stroke required for one operation (a distance from the OFF state to the sensor turning ON) is required. It is longer than the sub input button ASB and the sub input button BSB-2. In addition, the sub input button BSB-2 has a cross shape, and is composed of four buttons (upper, lower, left, and right) (four sensors). However, when trying to perform a continuous hitting operation, the shape is not so suitable for the repeated hitting operation in which a plurality of the four buttons are simultaneously pressed and the operation becomes invalid. By being configured in this way, only the sub input button ASB button, which is a sub input button that is formed of one button and has a relatively short stroke required for one operation, can execute the repeated hitting effect. It is configured so that the operation becomes effective at the time, and it becomes a user-friendly gaming machine with good operability, and it is possible to perform a continuous hitting operation with only one sub input button, so that a uniform hitting determination can be made. A game machine that can be executed and has a small burden on the capacity of the sub-control board S can be provided. In the single button effect, there is no problem as long as the sub input button can be operated once, so that all the sub input buttons are effective.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2900 in FIG. First, in step 2902, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2904, in step 2910, the background effect display control means SM23 adds 1 (increment) to the value of the extended game count counter SM23c2. Next, in step 2912 and step 2914, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b and makes a big hit on the effect display device SG. A start display is performed (appropriate display is performed based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 2916. Note that if the result in Step 2902 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2916.

  Next, in step 2916, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (gameability and jackpot It may be executed as needed based on the type). Next, in step 2918, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the consecutive resort number counter SM23c2, and determines whether or not the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, 10) or more. In the case of Yes in step 2918, in step 2922, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command related to the display of the ending effect (the effect that can be executed in the special game when the consecutive resort number counter value reaches the predetermined value). , Step 2926 is entered. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2918, in step 2924, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command related to the big hit progress display, and proceeds to step 2926. Note that the conditions for executing the ending effects are not limited to this. For example, the number of consecutive games during a specific game, the total number of winning games at the time of consecutive games, all kinds of specific effects are generated, etc. Or you may comprise so that it may be performed when the conditions used as a some combination are satisfy | filled.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to make the effect displayed during the jackpot execution a special effect, based on the number of consecutive hits on the jackpot (it is regarded as a hitch unless the consecutive count counter SM23c2 is cleared). It is configured as follows.

  Next, in step 2926, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2926, in step 2928, the background effect display control means SM23 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2930, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2999). . Note that if the answer is No in step 2904 or step 2926, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2999).

  Next, FIG. 27 is an image diagram of execution of repeated striking effects according to this embodiment. In the same figure, the case where the automatic repeated hitting effect is executed in one change of the decorative design in which the button hitting effect is executed is illustrated. First, the variation of the decorative symbol related to the button consecutive hit effect execution change (the symbol change in which the button hit effect is executed) is executed. After that, the automatic tapping acceptance period is started and the first treasure box finding effect is executed. The treasure box discovery effect is configured to be executed during a period in which automatic hitting is accepted and not in a button hitting effective period. Thereafter, the first button hitting effective period is started and the first treasure box opening effect is executed. In addition, an auto-racking effect is executed due to the player pressing and holding the sub input button. Note that the treasure box opening effect is configured to be executed during the button hitting effective period. Thereafter, the valid period of the first button hitting is ended, and “stars” come out of the treasure box as a result of the effect of the first treasure chest opening effect. In addition, there are “star” and “ska” as the result of the treasure chest opening effect, and the greater the total number of “stars” as the result of the treasure chest opening effect executed three times with one symbol variation, The jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation is configured to be high.

  Thereafter, the second treasure box discovery effect is executed. After that, the second button hitting effective period is started, and the second treasure box opening effect is executed. In addition, an auto-racking effect is executed due to the player pressing and holding the sub input button. In this example, the player newly presses and holds the sub input button for the second button hitting effective period. However, the player continues to press and hold the sub input button from the first treasure box opening effect. However, the auto-tapping effect is executed in the second treasure box opening effect. Thereafter, the second button continuous hitting effective period ends, and “Ska” comes out of the treasure box as a result of the second treasure chest opening effect performed.

  Thereafter, the third treasure chest finding effect is executed. Thereafter, the third button hitting effective period is started, and the third treasure box opening effect is executed. In addition, an auto-racking effect is executed due to the player pressing and holding the sub input button. In this example, the player newly presses and holds the sub-input button for the third time when the button is repeatedly pressed. Even if the sub input button is kept pressed for a long time, the auto-strike effect is executed in the third treasure box opening effect. Thereafter, the third button valid hit period and the automatic hit acceptance period end, and “star” comes out of the treasure box as a result of the third treasure chest opening effect. After that, the total number of “stars” found in the three treasure chest effects (expected degree of jackpot) is displayed. Thereafter, the reach effect is executed due to the fact that all the button stroke effects are completed.

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the pattern variation in which the button hitting effect is executed, three button hitting effective periods are provided, and the start timing of the first button effect period Even if the long press of the sub-input button (sub-input button ASB) is executed immediately before the start timing of the first button repeated hitting effective period by starting the automatic repeated hit acceptance period before the first button hit The automatic repeated strike effect will be executed from the start timing of the valid period, and the automatic repeated strike acceptance period will be used even during a period that is not the button repeated valid period between a certain button repeated valid period and the next button repeated valid period Thus, the player continues to press and hold the sub-input button (sub-input button ASB) for all three button continuous valid periods. In periods it is possible to execute the automatic repeated pressing effect, it can be made more user friendly gaming machine. In addition, the sub input button CSB-3, which is turned on by pulling forward, is difficult to perform repeatedly, and the sub input button ASB that is easy to operate repeatedly is effective in the button repeated effect. By configuring so that it becomes a more user-friendly gaming machine, it is possible to perform a repeated hitting determination with only one sub-input button, so that it is possible to perform a uniform hitting determination and the capacity of the sub-control board S Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine less burdensome.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first button repeated hitting is configured such that the start timing of the automatic repeated hit acceptance period is earlier than the start timing of the first button repeated hit effective period. Even if the player starts long-pressing the sub-input button ASB during the execution of the treasure chest discovery effect before the effective period starts, the long-pressing of the sub-input button ASB keeps the long-pressing, that is, the first button continuous effective period, that is, the first time The continuous hitting effect is executed in the treasure box opening effect.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a period that is not a button consecutive hit effective period between the button consecutive hit effective periods (for example, a period between the first button consecutive hit effective period and the second button consecutive hit effective period). Period) is also set as an automatic repeated hit acceptance period, so that even if the player stops long-pressing the sub input button ASB after the end of the first button continuous hit effective period, If the sub-input button ASB is pressed and held again during the button continuous hitting period, the continuous hitting effect is executed during the second button continuous hitting effective period. As a result, it becomes difficult for stress-storing events such as not to be executed, and a more user-friendly gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, as in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the configuration in which the automatic continuous striking effect is executed during all the button consecutive striking valid periods by continuously pressing and holding the sub input button ASB is performed multiple times at short time intervals. (For example, “first button hitting effective period = 4 seconds” → “non-button hitting effective period = 2 seconds” → “second button hitting effective period = 4 seconds”) → "Button non-button effective period = 2 seconds" → "3rd button continuous effective period = 4 seconds") is more suitable (sub-side processing) Because it does n’t use extra space).

(Modification 1 from this embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, as an effect mode of the button hitting effect, the treasure box opening effect is executed a plurality of times, and the effect suggesting the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation being executed can be executed. The production mode is not limited to this. Therefore, such a configuration will be described as a first modification from the present embodiment, and only changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the button striking effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2850 in FIG. 23 in the first modification from the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are Step 2884 (Modification 1) to Step 2888 (Modification 1), that is, after the treasure chest opening effect is executed in Step 2852, the notice effect display content is displayed in Step 2884 (Modification 1). The determining means SM24n displays the automatic repeated striking effective effect on the effect display device SG, and proceeds to Step 2853. Here, the automatic continuous striking effect is an effect that informs the player that the automatic repeated striking effect is executed by long pressing the current sub input button ASB. In addition, after displaying the result of the treasure chest opening effect in Step 2868, in Step 2885 (Modification 1), the notice effect display content determination means SM24n refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and the special symbol is scheduled to stop. It is determined whether or not. Here, the special symbol is a temporary stop symbol of a decorative symbol, and is a pseudo continuous variation for a player (a symbol that makes it appear as if multiple symbol variations have been executed for a single decorative symbol variation). It is a stop symbol that suggests that (variation) is executed. Note that in the first modification from the present embodiment, as a button continuous hitting effect execution mode, three types of button hitting effective periods with a button hitting effective period of once, a button hitting effective period of 2 times, and a button hitting effective period of 3 times are provided. Button repetition effects are provided (there are several button effects that have the same number of effective button repetition periods, and there are different effects of different effects). The presence / absence of execution and the effect mode of button striking effect are determined (may be determined based on the variation mode of the main game symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol). In addition, when configured in this way, when a button repeated effect with a large number of button repeated effective periods is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when a button repeated effect with a smaller number of button repeated effective periods is executed. It may be configured to be high, or it may be configured so that it becomes deterministic that the button hitting effect with one button hitting effective period is a big hit. In the case of Yes in Step 2885 (Modification 1), in Step 2886 (Modification 1), the notice effect display content determination means SM24n stops displaying the special symbol and proceeds to the next processing (processing in Step 2830). On the other hand, also in the case of No in Step 2885 (Modification 1), the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in Step 2830).

  In addition, after executing treasure box discovery in Step 2872, in Step 2888 (Modification 1), the notice effect display content determination means SM24n displays the countdown effect on the effect display device SG, and proceeds to Step 2874. Here, the automatic continuous hit effective effect is an effect that informs the player of the current automatic continuous hit acceptance period and how many seconds later the automatic continuous hit acceptance period ends.

  Here, the lower part of the figure is a button effect execution period image diagram. The change from this embodiment is that there are three types of button hitting effective period, one time, two times, and three times. As shown in FIG. In this case, the execution period of the button repeated striking effect and the automatic repeated striking acceptance period are different. In addition, the special symbol is stopped during a period that is not the button continuous hitting effective period between a certain button continuous hitting effective period and the next button continuous hitting effective period.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a modified example of a continuous hit effect execution image diagram according to the modified example 1 from the present embodiment. In the same figure, as in the case of the continuous stroke effect execution image diagram shown in the present embodiment, the automatic repeated stroke effect is executed in one change of the decorative pattern in which the button repeated stroke effect is executed, and the button repeated stroke is effective. The case where the number of periods is 3 is illustrated. The changes from this embodiment are that the countdown effect is executed when the treasure chest discovery effect is executed, the automatic repeated effective effect is executed when the treasure box release effect is executed, and the effect result of the treasure box opening effect is When “continuation” appears, the “continuation” symbol which is a special symbol is stopped. In the first modification from the present embodiment, when “continuation” appears as the result of the treasure chest opening production, the special symbol is stopped, and then the next treasure chest finding production is executed, and the treasure chest When “reach” appears as a result of the opening effect, the reach effect is subsequently executed. In addition, since the jackpot expectation is higher as the special symbol is stopped and the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the player expects that “continuation” will appear as a result of the treasure chest opening effect. That is, it is configured to increase the expectation that the symbol variation becomes a big hit as the start timing of the reach effect is delayed. In this example, the automatic repeated striking effect is configured to be executed (displayed) during the treasure box opening effect, in other words, only during the button striking valid period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to be executed (displayed) from time to time, in other words, may be configured to be always executed (displayed) during the automatic repeated hit acceptance period. The countdown effect is configured to display the time until the end timing of the treasure box effect, that is, the time until the start timing of the button continuous hitting period (the time value displayed decreases as the timing approaches) When the timing is reached, the display becomes “0 seconds until the start of opening”, and the display is erased.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, the special symbol is configured to stop when the result of the treasure chest opening effect is “continued”, but the effect mode of the button hit effect is limited to this. For example, as a result of the treasure chest opening effect, the “star” or “ska” appears in the same way as in the present embodiment, and the big hit expectation degree of the change is given. It may be configured to execute an effect that tells whether or not is stopped (whether or not pseudo continuous variation is executed).

  In this example, the treasure box is displayed when a predetermined number of times (in this example, 10 times) of repeated hitting effects are executed during the button continuous hitting effective period, that is, when a predetermined number of times the sub input button ASB is pressed is detected. The result effect of the opening effect is configured to be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each time the sub input button ASB is pressed once in the button repeated hitting effective period in the symbol variation in which the button hitting effect is executed, the point is displayed. When a predetermined number of times of pressing the sub input button ASB is detected, the total of the acquired points for the predetermined number of times may be displayed. With such a configuration, the player can expect that the symbol variation will be a big hit every time the earned points are displayed, and the interest of the game will be improved.

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the special symbol can be stopped and displayed at the time when the execution of the reach effect is delayed at the time of the execution of the button hitting effect. By configuring so that the expected degree of jackpot of the symbol variation being executed becomes higher, the player has a sense of expectation that the special symbol will stop displaying, and hopes that the execution timing of the scheduled reach performance will be delayed It will be possible to create innovative gameplay.

  In the first modification from the present embodiment, the variation time of the symbol variation is set to 60 seconds regardless of the number of times the pseudo continuous variation is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the symbol variation in which the repetitive strike effect is executed, the variation time of the symbol variation in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed once is 60 seconds, the variation time of the symbol variation in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice is 80 seconds, and the pseudo continuous variation is The variation time of the symbol variation executed three times may be 120 seconds, and the variation time may be longer as the number of times the pseudo continuous variation is performed. With such a configuration, even when the number of times of pseudo continuous variation is large, it is possible to guarantee the performance execution time of the super reach effect or the like.

  In the gaming machine according to the present example, an interval of repeated hitting effects of an automatic repeated hitting effect executed by long-pressing the sub input button ASB (in this example, repeated hitting effects at intervals of once every 0.2 seconds). May be configured to be changed by the player. As an example of a specific change method, when the change of the main game symbol is not executed and the special game is not in progress (or during the small hit), by pressing the sub input button ASB, the automatic repeated hit interval adjustment mode (It is displayed on the effect display device SG that it is possible to change the interval of the repeated hitting effect of the automatic repeated hitting effect), and the automatic repeated hitting effect is obtained by operating the sub input button BSB-2 in the automatic repeated hitting interval adjustment mode. It is possible to change the interval of repeated hitting effects and change the interval of repeated hitting effects of the automatic repeated hitting effect by pressing the sub input button ASB again. If you are not in a special game (or during a small hit), press and hold the sub input button ASB to shift to the automatic continuous hitting interval adjustment mode. The player repeatedly hits the sub input button ASB in the automatic hitting interval adjustment mode, and the interval between the hits measured for a predetermined time is determined as the interval of the hitting effect of the automatic hitting effect (for example, the sub input by the player in 3 seconds) The total number of times the button ASB is pressed may be measured to calculate the average of the consecutive hit intervals per time).

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present example, it is configured such that the automatic repeated striking effect can be executed by long-pressing the sub input button ASB, that is, the sub input button ASB is switched from OFF to ON, and the ON is performed for a predetermined time (this In the example, it is configured so that automatic continuous hitting can be started when it continues for 0.5 seconds), but this is not restrictive, and a dedicated automatic input button that is a sub-input button for executing automatic continuous hitting is provided. May be. Specifically, when the automatic continuous hit button is pressed during the button continuous hit effective period, the automatic continuous hit effect is started when the automatic continuous hit button is turned on.

(Second Embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the effective period of the sub input button (button effective period) exists multiple times in the execution period of one symbol variation, and the sub input button is kept pressed. Thus, although it is configured to be able to execute an automatic continuous striking effect, the gaming property of the gaming machine in which the valid period of the sub input button exists a plurality of times is not limited to the configuration described above. Therefore, such a configuration will be described as a second embodiment, and only differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 30 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit SM side in the second embodiment. Differences from this embodiment are step 2010 (second), step 3100 (second), and step 4002 (second) to step 4018 (second), that is, in step 2900, special game related display control. After executing the processing, in step 2010 (second), the sub control board S refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and executes a button effect execution permission flag (accelerated button effect described later by turning on). It is determined whether or not (which is turned on in step 3214) is on. In the case of Yes in step 2010 (second), in step 3100 (second), the sub control board S executes an acceleration button effect execution control process described later, and proceeds to step 2999. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2010 (second), the process proceeds to step 2999. Further, the process of FIG. 5G is a timer interrupt process of the sub-main control unit SM, and is different from the interrupt process when the NMI interrupt occurs (when the STB signal line is turned on) as described above. Interrupt processing that occurs automatically. Note that the timer interrupt processing cycle is shorter than the cycle of executing the sub-main routine (for example, the sub-main routine is executed every 16 ms, whereas the timer interrupt processing is executed every 1 ms. ) The timer interrupt process will be described in detail. First, in step 4002 (second), the sub-main control unit SM initializes the registers of the CPU of the sub-main control unit SM. Next, in step 4004 (second), the sub-main control unit SM executes output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory or the like. Next, in step 4006 (second), the sub main control unit SM updates the input state when the sub input button ASB is operated (for example, pressed, long pressed, etc.). Next, in step 4008 (second), the sub main control unit SM updates various timers managed on the sub side (for example, button effect remaining time timer SM24t, button effect remaining timer SM24t-2, etc.). Execute the process. Next, in Step 4010 (second), the sub-main control unit SM executes a command transmission process to the sub-sub control board SS. Next, in Step 4012 (second), the sub-main control unit SM executes detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory or the like. Next, in step 4014 (second), the sub-main control unit SM executes LED data output for lighting / flashing the LED of the gaming machine frame, the LED of the gaming board surface, and the like at an appropriate timing. Next, in step 4016 (second), the sub main control unit SM operates the sub input button ASB in an effect in which a button effect such as an effect determined at the time of decoration symbol change or an acceleration button effect is executed. An effect (button press effect), etc., executed by being performed is executed. Next, in step 4018 (second), the sub-main control unit SM adds 1 to the counter for counting the sub-main update cycle in order to count 16 ms that is the update cycle of the sub-main routine. Return to the process that was being executed immediately before the interrupt process.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2700 of FIG. 30 in the second embodiment. The difference from the present embodiment is step 3200 (second), that is, after determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol related to the symbol variation in step 2706, in step 3200 (second), The equipment display content determination means SM21n executes an acceleration button effect execution availability determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2712.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 (second) in FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, in step 3202, the figure display content determination means SM21n refers to the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol variation is a symbol variation on the first main game side. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the variation mode group of the symbol variation is group 3 (design variation on the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the change mode group has a relatively long change time. In the case of Yes in step 3204, in step 3206, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the symbol variation is a symbol variation that is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the drawing display content determination means SM21n wins at a predetermined probability A (higher than a predetermined probability B described later, in this example, 1/3). An effect execution lottery (a lottery in which an acceleration button effect to be described later is executed by winning) is executed, and the process proceeds to step 3212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3206, in step 3210, the drawing display content determination means SM21n wins with a predetermined probability B (a lower probability than the predetermined probability A described later, 1/10 in this example). An acceleration button effect execution lottery (a lottery in which an acceleration button effect described later is executed by winning) is executed, and the process proceeds to step 3212. In this way, in the second embodiment, the acceleration button effect execution lottery is easier to win when the symbol variation is a big hit than when the symbol change is lost, and by configuring in this way, acceleration The button production can be a production with a high expectation degree of jackpot.

  Next, in step 3212, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the lottery result in step 3208 or step 3210, and determines whether or not the acceleration button effect execution lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 3212, in step 3214, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns on the button effect execution permission flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (the flag is turned on). Acceleration button effect will be executed. Next, in step 3216, the drawing display content determination means SM21n determines a valid period setting table to be referred to from a plurality of valid period setting tables, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2712). It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2712) also in the case of No in step 3202, step 3204, or step 3212. Here, in the second embodiment, there are three types of effective period setting tables, an effective period setting table A, an effective period setting table B, and an effective period setting table C, each being selected by 1/3. It is configured as follows. The table determination method, the number of table types, and the selection probability are not limited to this, and the number of table types may be changed, or the probability of selection depending on the table may be different. There is no problem. The valid period setting table is a table for determining a period during which the sub input button ASB is valid when the acceleration button effect is executed.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing according to the subroutine of step 3100 (second) of FIG. 32 in the second embodiment. First, in step 3102, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and determines whether or not the button effect flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the notice effect display control means SM24 sets the button effect flag (the flag turned on during the acceleration button effect) in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. turn on. Next, in step 3105, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns on the waiting flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (the waiting period starts when the waiting flag is turned on). The Rukoto). Next, in step 3106, the notice effect display control means SM24 measures the time until the button effect remaining time timer SM24t (decrement timer, and all the button effects of a plurality of times in one symbol change are completed). The timers have initial values (in the second embodiment, all group 3 variation times are 120 seconds, the button effect remaining time timer is 90 seconds, and the reach effect execution time is 30 seconds. ) To start the timer. In the second embodiment, the variation times of the group 3 are all 120 seconds and the initial value of the button effect remaining time timer SM24t is 90 seconds (90000 ms). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The variation time is configured to be selected from a plurality of types of 90 seconds, 120 seconds, and 240 seconds, and the initial value of the button effect remaining time timer SM24t is determined according to the variation time of the symbol variation (for example, the variation time 90 seconds → initial value of timer is 60 seconds, variation time is 120 seconds → initial value of timer is 90 seconds, variation time is 240 seconds → initial value of timer is 210 seconds). Next, in step 3108, the notice effect display control means SM24 resets a button effect timer SM24t-2 (increment timer, a timer for measuring the elapsed time of one button effect in one symbol variation). Then, the timer is started, and the process proceeds to Step 3300 (second). It should be noted that the process proceeds to step 3300 (second) also in the case of No in step 3102.

  Next, in step 3300 (second), the notice effect display control means SM24 executes a button validation determination process described later. Next, in step 3110, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and is a button valid flag (a flag that is turned on when the sub input button ASB is valid). , Which is turned on in step 3310) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 3110, in step 312, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the sub input button A input detection device SBs and determines whether or not an operation of the sub input button ASB is detected. In the case of Yes in step 3112, in step 3114, the notice effect display control means SM24 counts the counter of the number of presses SM24c (a counter that measures the number of times the sub input button ASB is pressed during the button effective period in one symbol variation). Add 1 to the value. Next, in step 3116, the notice effect display control means SM24 executes a button press effect based on the counter value of the press counter SM24c, and the process proceeds to step 3122. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3112, in step 3118, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the button valid period has elapsed (for example, button effect). It is determined whether or not the timer value of the intermediate timer SM24t-2 has reached an upper limit value to be described later). In the case of Yes in step 3118, in step 3120, the notice effect display control means SM24 displays the effect post-validation execution period (the period after the end of the button effective period. One button effect is “waiting period → button effective period → The button press failure effect (provided in the order of “effective post effect execution period”) (the effect that can be executed when the sub input button ASB is not pressed during the button effective period, for example, on the effect display device SG ("Failed!" Is displayed), and the process proceeds to step 3122. Next, in step 3122, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns off the button valid flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2999). The button effective period may be referred to as an effective period. A period that is not a button valid period is referred to as a button invalid period or invalid period. Although not shown, the post-validation effect execution period according to this example is 1 second.

  If No in step 3110, in step 3124, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and stands by flag (turned on in the case of a post-effective effect execution period). It is determined whether or not (which is turned on in step 3105 and step 3414) is off. In the case of Yes in step 3124, in step 3400, the notice effect display control means SM24 executes the next button valid period setting process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2999). Note that if the answer is No in step 3118 or step 3124, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2999). In the second embodiment, when the acceleration button effect is executed, the standby period starts immediately after the start of the symbol variation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbol variation start is started. The standby period related to the first button effect may be started after 5 seconds. The acceleration button effect refers to a series of effects such that “standby period → button effective period → post-effective effect execution period” is provided a plurality of times for one symbol variation. When executing the acceleration button effect, the standby period may not be provided, and the button valid period and the button invalid period (the period in which the effect is not executed even if the sub input button is operated) are alternately performed a plurality of times. What is necessary is just to be provided.

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of button validation determination processing according to the subroutine of step 3300 (second) in FIG. 33 in the second embodiment. First, in Step 3302, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the button effect timer SM24t-2, and the timer value is determined by the effective period lower limit value (the effective period setting table to be referred to and the counter value of the press counter SM24c). It is determined whether or not it is a different value and is equal to or greater than the timer value during button production at the start of the button effective period. In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3304, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the button effect timer SM24t-2 and determines whether or not the timer value is the effective period lower limit. In the case of Yes in step 3304, in step 3306, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns off the waiting flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and proceeds to step 3308. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 3304, the process proceeds to step 3308. Thus, in the second embodiment, when the timer value of the button effect timer SM24t-2 becomes the valid period lower limit value, the waiting flag is turned off, that is, the waiting period ends. Next, at step 3308, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the button effect timer SM24t-2, and the timer value is the effective period upper limit value (the effective period setting table to be referred to and the counter value of the press counter SM24c). It is determined whether or not the value is less than the timer value during button production at the end of the button valid period. In the case of Yes in step 3308, in step 3310, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns on the button valid flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and proceeds to the next process (process of step 3310). Transition. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 3302 or step 3308, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3310). As described above, in the second embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not it is the current button effective period based on the effective period lower limit value, the effective period upper limit value, and the button production timer value, but is not limited thereto. Further, the determination may be made based on whether or not the button effect timer value is in a range that becomes the button effective period (for example, the button effect period is determined when the button effect timer value is 500 to 3500).

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process according to the subroutine of Step 3400 (second) of FIG. 33 in the second embodiment. First, the notice effect display control means SM24 designates the counter value of the press counter SM24c as an offset value. Next, in step 3404, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the effective period setting table determined in step 3216 based on the offset value specified in step 3402, and sets the upper limit value (also referred to as A) of the effective period. Read the lower limit (also referred to as B). Next, in step 3406, the notice effect display control means SM24 reads the next post-validation effect execution period (in this example, a fixed value of 1 second, also referred to as C). In this example, the post-validation effect execution period at the time of executing the acceleration button effect is a fixed value of 1 second. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined post-validation effect execution period (for example, 5 in the acceleration button effect execution) You may comprise so that the multiple times after-effective production | presentation execution period) may be long time (for example, 3 second). Next, in step 3408, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the button effect remaining time timer SM24t and determines whether or not the timer value is “A + C” or more. Here, when the timer value of the button effect remaining time timer SM24t is equal to or greater than “A + C” as shown in the effect period in the acceleration button effect in the lower part of the figure, the next button effect can be executed. It is comprised so that it may be determined. In the case of Yes in step 3408, in step 3410, the notice effect display control means SM24 stores the upper limit value (A) and lower limit value (B) read in step 3404 (for managing the button valid flag and the waiting flag). Used). Next, in step 3412, the notice effect display control means SM24 resets (zero clears) the button effect timer SM24t-2 and starts. Next, in step 3414, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns on the waiting flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (the waiting period starts when the waiting flag is turned on). The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2999).

  If NO in step 3408, in step 3416, the notice effect display control means SM24 resets the button effect timer SM24t-2. Next, in step 3418, the notice effect display control means SM24 clears the press number counter SM24c to zero. Next, in step 3420, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns off the button effect execution permission flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. Next, in step 3422, the notice effect display control means SM24 turns off the button effect flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2999). As described above, in the case of No in step 3408, that is, when the next button effect cannot be executed, the effect of ending the acceleration button effect (for example, the left row decorative symbol is the same as the right row decorative symbol). (Design hearing effect that is temporarily stopped at the design) is output, and then the reach effect is executed.

  Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of an effect period in the acceleration button effect. As shown in the figure, in the second embodiment, in the symbol variation in which the acceleration button effect is executed, the “waiting period → the button effective period → the post-effective effect execution period” is configured to be repeated a plurality of times. In addition, at the end of the post-validation effect execution period, based on the button effect remaining time timer value, whether or not the next button effect is executed and the button effective period of the next button effect are determined. If the button effect remaining time timer value is less than “A + C”, it is determined that the button effect cannot be executed, and the acceleration button effect ends (the reach effect is then executed). .

  Next, FIG. 36 is an effective period setting table in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, there are three types of effective period setting tables, an effective period setting table A, an effective period setting table B, and an effective period setting table C, and it is determined that the effective period setting tables to be referenced are different. The upper limit value, the lower limit value, and the button effective period are different from each other. In addition, when the same effective period setting table is referred to, the upper limit value, the lower limit value, and the button effective period that are determined can be different because the number-of-presses counter value is different. The validity period setting tables A to C are configured to be selected equally with a probability of 1/3. Further, the calculation method of the effective period is calculated by “upper limit value (A) −lower limit value (C)”. Further, when the number-of-presses counter value increases and the determined upper limit value, lower limit value, and button effective period are different (for example, when the number-of-presses counter value is changed from 5 times to 6 times), it is determined. The upper limit value, the lower limit value, and the button effective period are all configured to be shorter than the previously determined time value, that is, when the press counter value increases during execution of the acceleration button effect. In other words, when the sub input button ASB is operated for each button effective period during execution of the acceleration button effect, the button effective period is gradually shortened (accelerated). ing. In addition, by providing a plurality of types of effective period setting tables (three types in this example), the types of time values of the button effective period when the acceleration button effect is executed can be varied, It can be configured so that the player is not informed of the transition of the button validity period. The upper limit value, the lower limit value, and the counter value of the number of times that the effective period is switched when the effective period setting table to be referred to is different may be configured to be different. For example, when the effective period table A is referred to, “when the number-of-presses counter value is 0 to 5 → the effective period is 3000 and the number-of-presses counter value is 6 to 10 → the effective period is 2000, the number-of-presses counter” When the value is 11 or more, the effective period is 1000, and when the effective period table B is referred to, “when the number-of-presses counter value is 0 to 3, the effective period is 3000, and the number-of-presses counter value is 4-8. In the case of →, the effective period is 2000, and when the number of times of pressing counter is 9 or more, the effective period may be 1000 ”.

  Next, FIG. 37 is an acceleration button effect execution image diagram 1 in the second embodiment. In the same figure, the case where the acceleration button effect is executed and the player presses the sub input button ASB every time the button effect is executed, the button effective period related to the button effect becomes short is illustrated. . First, the decoration pattern in which the acceleration button effect is executed (the change time of 120 seconds and the execution time of the acceleration button effect is 90 seconds) is started and the standby period is started. In this example, the execution time of the acceleration button effect is set to a fixed value of 90 seconds. However, the execution time is not limited to this, and the execution time may differ depending on the result of the variation of the symbol in which the acceleration button effect is executed. It may be configured. Specifically, when the symbol variation for which the acceleration button effect is executed is the symbol variation related to the jackpot, the average value of the execution time of the acceleration button effect is set to 90 seconds, while the acceleration button effect is executed. If the symbol variation is a symbol variation related to a loss, the average value of the execution time of the acceleration button effect is set to 60 seconds, so that the chance of a big hit expectation increases in the symbol variation related to the loss. Up effect (for example, the color of the word “chance!” Displayed in the after-effects effect execution period can be switched from “blue → yellow → green → red” each time the after-effects effect execution period is repeated. It is possible to relatively reduce the chance of outputting (effect) (post-validation effect execution period). Thereafter, the standby period ends, the effective period of 3000 ms starts as the first button effective period, and the button effect is executed, and one character is displayed as the acceleration button effect. As described above, in the second embodiment, when the acceleration button effect is executed, the character is displayed. When the button effect is executed, the sub input button is pressed to execute the success effect (the button press effect described above). In such a case, the number of displayed characters can be increased. Although not shown, the number of characters may be increased more easily when the symbol variation in which the acceleration button effect is executed becomes a big hit than when the loss occurs. Thereafter, since the sub input button ASB is operated in the first button valid period, a successful effect (button press effect) is executed. As described above, a post-validation effect execution period is provided after the button effective period ends, and a successful effect and a failure effect can be executed in the post-validation effect execution period. When the sub input button ASB is operated, the success effect is executed in the button valid period. Specifically, when the execution time of the successful performance is 1 second and the button effective period is 3 seconds, (1) the sub input button is operated from the button effective period start timing to 2 seconds after the button effective period starts. In this case, the successful performance is executed in the button effective period. (2) If the sub input button is operated after 2 seconds after the button effective period starts and before the button effective period ends, the successful effect is the button effective period. And the post-validation execution execution period. In the second embodiment, when the sub input button ASB is operated during the button effective period, the next button must be executed after the effective execution period has elapsed even if the successful effect (button pressing effect) ends. The production is not executed (the next standby period is not started), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the next standby period may be started after the completion of the successful production (button press production). By configuring in this way, it is possible to further increase the difference in the number of button effects performed when the player operates the sub input button ASB during the button effective period and when the player does not operate the sub input button ASB. Further, in such a configuration, the acceleration button effect ends when the number of button operations (the number of times of pressing counter value) reaches a predetermined number (for example, when the counter value of the number of pressing times becomes 15, the effect display device 3 characters may be displayed on the SG, and then the reach effect is executed), and by doing so, a plurality of operations of the sub input button ASB are executed in the button effective period. When it is repeated once, the time used for the reach effect after executing the acceleration button effect can be made longer than when the sub input button ASB is not operated during the button effective period, and the reach with a higher expectation can be achieved. The production can be executed. Also, when the operation of the sub input button ASB is repeated a plurality of times during the button effective period, and the execution time of the acceleration button effect is shortened compared with the case where the sub input button ASB is not operated during the button effective period. Performs an effect different from the acceleration button effect for the shortened amount {if the three characters are displayed on the effect display device SG, announcing that the reach effect will be executed as the next notice effect. The mobile phone may be used to display a QR code (registered trademark) that can receive a privilege image}.

  After that, the button effect is executed five times, and the seventh button effect is started under the situation where the number-of-press counter value is 6 by operating the sub input button in all the button effects. The effective period is 2000 ms. Thereafter, the successful presentation is executed by operating the sub input button ASB in the seventh button presentation (button valid period). In addition, as the seventh successful production, the number of displayed characters increases from one to two. When the number of characters displayed in this way increases, the post-validation effect execution period is longer than when the number of characters displayed does not increase (for example, when the number of characters displayed increases). 3 seconds, or 1 second if not increased). Thereafter, the button effect is executed seven times, and the sub-input button ASB is pressed during the 14th button valid period under the situation that the counter value of the number of presses is 13 by operating the sub-input button in all the button effects. As a result of the operation, a successful effect is executed (with the successful effect being executed, the number-of-presses counter value becomes 14). Thereafter, the 14th button effective period ends, and it is determined that the next button effect cannot be executed (“button effect remaining time timer value <upper limit value + post-effect effect execution period”). Thereafter, when 90 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation, the acceleration button effect ends, and the reach effect starts.

  Next, FIG. 38 is an acceleration button effect execution image diagram 2 in the second embodiment. In the same figure, the acceleration button effect is executed, and the case where the player presses the sub input button ASB at the time of executing the button effect is mixed with the case where the player does not press it, so that the button effective period related to the button effect does not become short. The case is illustrated. First, the decoration pattern in which the acceleration button effect is executed (the change time of 120 seconds and the execution time of the acceleration button effect is 90 seconds) is started and the standby period is started. Thereafter, the standby period ends, the effective period of 3000 ms starts as the first button effective period, and the button effect is executed, and one character is displayed as the acceleration button effect. Thereafter, when the button valid period ends without operating the sub-input button ASB in the first button valid period, the failure effect is executed in the post-validation effect execution period. Thereafter, eight button effects are executed, and the number of times the sub input button ASB is operated in the button effective period is four. Therefore, the button effective period remains 3000 ms in the tenth button effect. Thereafter, the eleventh button effect is executed, and the sub input button ASB is not operated in the button effective period, so that the failure effect is executed after the button effective period ends. Thereafter, the 11th button effective period ends, and it is determined that the next button effect cannot be executed (“button effect remaining time timer value <upper limit value + post-effect effect execution period”). Thereafter, when 90 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation, the acceleration button effect ends, and the reach effect starts.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the button effect is executed at the time of executing the acceleration button effect that the button effect is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation. By configuring the button effective period to be different depending on the number of times the sub input button is operated (pressing counter value), the button effective time and the effect execution time of the second half button effect can be shortened, and the tempo is good. The button production can be executed. In addition, when the acceleration button effect is executed, the button effective period becomes shorter as it goes to the end of the effect, and the difficulty level of the operation of the sub input button ASB increases. A game machine with high interest that two senses of achievement can be felt by one event of operating the sub-input button ASB that the expectation that the symbol variation due to the performance becomes a big hit is increased. it can. In order to avoid unpleasant feelings due to repeated failure effects by not operating the sub input button ASB, the output that is output when the sub input button ASB is not operated during the button effective period is the button effective period. If the sub input button ASB is not operated during the button effective period, it may be configured not to add the number-of-presses counter value. In this case, in order to execute the output management of the chance-up effect such as character increase, an effect execution counter that counts the number of times after the effective effect execution period is provided as a counter different from the press count counter SM24c, and the button effective period Even when the sub input button ASB is not operated, the chance up effect may be output.

(Modification 1 from the second embodiment)
Here, in 2nd Embodiment, at the time of execution of the acceleration button effect in which a button effect is performed in multiple times, it was comprised so that a button effective period could be shortened by increasing the frequency | count of execution of a button effect. The execution mode of the button effect and the transition of the button effective period are not limited to this. Therefore, the configuration of the acceleration button effect different from that of the second embodiment will be described as a modification 1 from the second embodiment, and only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 (second) in FIG. 31 in the first modification from the second embodiment. Changes from the second embodiment are step 3216 (second variation 1) and step 3218 (second variation 1). That is, after the button effect execution permission flag is turned on in step 3214, step 3216 (second variation) is performed. In 2 change 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 determines the first valid period setting table to be referred to. Next, in step 3218 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 selects a second validity period setting table to be referenced based on the first validity period setting table determined in step 3216 (second variation 1). decide. Here, in the first modification from the second embodiment, two types of effective period setting tables, a first effective period setting table and a second effective period setting table, are provided as the effective period setting table. After the button effect referring to the effective period setting table is executed a plurality of times, the button effect referring to the second effective period setting table is executed a plurality of times. In the first modification from the second embodiment, the case where the second effective period setting table is referred to is compared with the case where the first effective period setting table is referred to by comparing the case where the pressing counter value is the same value. Is configured to refer to the second effective period setting table in which the button effective period is short (not limited to the case where the pressing counter value is different, for example, the pressing counter value is 13 times) The button valid period when the first valid period setting table is referenced in the situation is 1000 ms, whereas the button valid when the second valid period setting table is referenced in the situation where the number of times of pressing counter is two The button effective period may be longer when referring to the second effective period setting table such that the period is 2900 ms).

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process according to the subroutine of Step 3400 (second) in FIG. 33 in Modification 1 from the second embodiment. Changes from the second embodiment are step 3424 (second variation 1) to step 3436 (second variation 1). That is, after the number-of-presses counter is designated as an offset value in step 3402, step 3424 (second modification) is performed. In the first modification, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and determines whether or not the second button effect flag is off (during the second button effect). The flag is turned on during execution of the second acceleration button effect described later). Here, in the first modification from the second embodiment, the acceleration button effect is executed in two times of the first acceleration button effect and the second acceleration button effect (the first consisting of a plurality of button effects). After the first acceleration button effect is finished, a second acceleration button effect consisting of a plurality of button effects is started). The second button effect flag is turned on at the timing when the first acceleration button effect is completed. In the case of Yes in step 3424 (second variation 1), in step 3426 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 proceeds to step 3216 (second variation 1) based on the offset value specified in step 3402. The upper limit value (also referred to as A) and the lower limit value (also referred to as B) of the effective period are read out with reference to the first effective period setting table (effective period setting table referred to when the first acceleration button effect is executed) Then, the process proceeds to step 3406. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3424 (second variation 1), in step 3428 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 is based on the offset value designated in step 3402, step 3218 (second variation 1). ) To determine the upper limit value (also referred to as A) and the lower limit value (also referred to as B) of the effective period with reference to the second effective period setting table (effective period setting table referred to when the first acceleration button effect is executed). Read out and go to step 3406.

  Further, after the button effect flag is turned off in step 3422, in step 3430 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and the second It is determined whether or not the button effect flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3430 (second modification 1), in step 3432 (second modification 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 is in the second button effect in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. The flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2999). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3430 (second variation 1), in step 3434 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 is a second button in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b. Turn on the flag during production. Here, if Yes in step 3430 (second variation 1), it is the timing when the first acceleration button effect ends, and if No, the timing when the second acceleration button effect ends (the acceleration button effect related to the symbol variation is Is finished). Next, in step 3436 (second variation 1), the notice effect display control means SM24 turns off the button effect execution permission flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and performs the next processing (step 2999). The process proceeds to (1).

  Next, FIG. 41 is an effective period setting table in the first modification from the second embodiment. In the first modification from the second embodiment, the first effective period setting table A, the first effective period setting table B, and the first effective period setting table that are referred to when executing the first acceleration button effect. A first effective period setting table composed of three types C, a second effective period setting table A, a second effective period setting table B, and a second effective period setting table B referred to when executing the second acceleration button effect. And a second effective period setting table composed of three types, that is, a two effective period setting table C. Further, since the acceleration button effect according to the first modification from the second embodiment is executed in the order of “first acceleration button effect → second acceleration button effect”, the valid period setting table to be referred to is also “first effective button setting”. It will be referred to in the order of “period setting table → second effective period setting table”. Therefore, at the timing of determining the upper limit value, the lower limit value, and the button effective period related to the second acceleration button effect with reference to the second effective period setting table, any effective period setting table is referred to as the first effective period setting table. In the first modification from the second embodiment, based on the effective period setting table referred to as the first effective period setting table, the upper limit value and the button effective than the effective period setting table are determined. The effective period setting table to be referred to is determined from the second effective period setting table in which the period is relatively short (short time when the number-of-presses counter value is the same). Specifically, when the first effective period setting table B is referred to as the first effective period setting table when the first acceleration button effect is executed, the second effective period setting table is used as the second effective period setting table when the second acceleration button effect is executed. Either the 2 valid period setting table B or the second valid period setting table C can be referred to. When the time value of the button effective period is compared, “press count counter value is 0-5 and refer to the first valid period setting table ≧ press count counter value is 0 to 5 and refer to the second valid period setting table> press The number counter value is 11 or more and refer to the first effective period setting table> = the number-of-presses counter value is 11 or more and refer to the first effective period setting table. The button effective period when the number-of-presses counter value is 0 to 5 and the first effective period setting table is referenced is the same as the button effective period when the number-of-presses counter value is 0 to 5 and the second effective period setting table is referenced. The button valid period when the number-of-presses counter value is 11 or more and the first valid period setting table is referred to, and the button valid period when the number-of-presses counter value is 11 or more and the second valid period setting table is referenced. May be configured to have the same time value. By configuring in this way, the button effective period becomes shorter by referring to the first effective period setting table, and the button effective period becomes shorter, and the button is pressed when referring to the second effective period setting table. As the counter value increases, the button effective period becomes shorter, the button effective period when referring to the first effective period setting table, and the button effective period when referring to the second effective period setting table, Even when compared, the button effective period is relatively short when referring to the second effective period setting table to be referred to later. As a specific example of the second effective period setting table that can be referred to based on the first effective period setting table, (1) When the first effective period setting table A is referred to as the first effective period setting table, The second effective period setting table A, the second effective period setting table B, or the second effective period setting table C is referred to as the second effective period setting table, and (2) the first effective period setting table is set as the first effective period setting table. When the table B is referred to, the second effective period setting table B or the second effective period setting table C is referred to as the second effective period setting table, and (3) the first effective period is set as the first effective period setting table. When the setting table C is referred to, the second effective period setting table C is referred to as the second effective period setting table.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation, the acceleration button effect is executed. , Two types of effective period setting tables, a first effective period setting table and a second effective period setting table, are provided, and the operation of the sub input button ASB is executed a plurality of times when the button effect is executed when referring to the first effective period setting table. In this case, the button effective period is gradually shortened, and when the effective period setting table to be referred is switched from the first effective period setting table to the second effective period setting table, the button effective period is long again. After that, when the second effective period setting table is referenced, the sub input button ASB is operated a plurality of times when the button effect is performed when referring to the effective period setting table. Such as gradually become button validity period and a short period of time when the row, it becomes possible to produce aspect of the rich buttons directing to entertaining.

  In the first modification from the second embodiment, the post-validation effect execution period and the standby period at the time of executing the acceleration button effect are fixed values (in this example, the post-validation effect execution period is 1000 ms and the standby period is 500 ms). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the last post-validation execution period when referring to the first effective period setting table and the last post-validation execution period when referring to the second effective period setting table are relatively long. It is also possible to execute an effect different from the effect executed in the other post-validation effect execution period. More specifically, “+2” is displayed from the first post-validation effect execution period in the acceleration effect to the post-validation effect execution period before the last after-validation effect execution period when referring to the first effective period setting table. In the last post-validation effect execution period when referring to the first effective period setting table, the total value of the points added when referring to the first effective period setting table is “ TOTAL + 50 ”, from the first post-validation effect execution period when referring to the second effective period setting table to the post-validation effect execution period before the last post-validation effect execution period when referring to the second effective period setting table In the final post-validation execution period at the time of referring to the second effective period setting table, an effect is added in which a score such as “+2” is added. The total value of the score added in the acceleration effect may be displayed as “TOTAL + 150”, and the higher the total value of the score, the higher the degree of expectation that the symbol variation will be a big hit. .

  Further, in the first modification from the second embodiment, the valid period setting table is only the first valid period setting table, and the first valid period setting table is similar to the configuration of the first modification from the second embodiment. When the referenced button effect ends, the first effective period setting table may be referred to again (determined with reference to the second effective period setting table in the first modification from the second embodiment). The button effective period is determined with reference to the first effective period setting table). In the case of such a configuration, as in the configuration of the first modification from the second embodiment, when the button effect referring to the first first validity period setting table is completed, the number-of-press counter SM24c. May be configured to be cleared to zero. Moreover, although it comprised so that the acceleration button effect of two times of a 1st acceleration button effect and a 2nd acceleration button effect could be performed as an acceleration button effect, it is "1st acceleration button effect-> 2nd acceleration button effect-> 3rd acceleration button. You may comprise so that an acceleration button effect may be performed 3 times or more like "production". In addition, when the acceleration button effect is executed in a plurality of times, the background effect is made different for each acceleration button effect, and the number of characters is gradually increased as the acceleration button effect progresses (for example, the first acceleration button It is good also as presentation aspects, such as production = 1 character, 2nd acceleration button production = 2 characters, 3rd acceleration button production = 3 characters).

(Modification 2 from the second embodiment)
Here, in the second embodiment, the button effective period may be different depending on the number of operations (pressing counter value) of the sub input button ASB during execution of the acceleration button effect, but the button effective period in the acceleration button effect is configured. Is not limited to this. Therefore, the configuration of the button effective period different from that of the second embodiment will be described as a modification 2 from the second embodiment, and only differences from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process according to the subroutine of Step 3400 (second) in FIG. 33 in Modification 2 from the second embodiment. Changes from the second embodiment are step 3438 (second variation 2) to step 3444 (second variation 2), that is, after reading the next post-validation effect execution period C in step 3406, step 3438 (second variation 2). In the second variation 2), the notice effect display control means SM24 calculates an effective period upper limit value (also referred to as D) calculated from “button effect remaining time timer value−effective effect execution period C”. Next, in step 3440 (second variation 2), the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and “effective period upper limit value (D) ≧ upper limit value (A)” is satisfied. It is determined whether there is an effective period type including such a button effective period. In the case of Yes in step 3440 (second modification 2), in step 3442 (second modification 2), the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the effective period setting table and makes a determination in step 3440 (second modification 2). Select (determine) the effective period type to be referred to from the effective period types including the button effective period such that “the effective period upper limit value (D) ≧ the upper limit value (A)” (equal from the selectable effective period types) Selected). Next, in step 3444 (second variation 2), the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the effective period type selected in step 3442 (second variation 2), and reads the lower limit value (B) of the button effective period. Then, the process proceeds to step 3410. As described above, in the second modification from the second embodiment, there is a button effect that can be executed at the next button effect every time the button effect ends, regardless of the count value of the press counter SM24c. If there is a button effect that can be executed (or whether or not the time for executing the button effect is secured), the button effect (or the next to be executed from the executable button effect) (or Button validity period).

  Here, the lower part of the figure is a button effect execution determination image. When it is determined that the next button effect can be executed, the effective period upper limit value (D ), If there is a selection candidate for the button effective period that is shorter than), on the other hand, if it is determined that the next button effect cannot be executed, the post-effective effect execution period is determined from the button effect remaining time timer value. This is a case where there is no button effective period selection candidate that is shorter than the subtracted effective period upper limit (D), and the most recently performed button effect is the last button effect in the symbol variation.

  Next, FIG. 43 is an effective period setting table in Modification 2 from the second embodiment. The change from the second embodiment is that an effective period type is provided. Regardless of the count value of the press count counter SM24c, the upper limit value (A ), The lower limit (B) and the button effective period are determined. That is, whether or not there is an effective period type (selectable effective period type) that becomes an effective period of a value (short time) smaller than the button effect remaining time timer value when determining whether or not to execute the next button effect. The effective period type to be referred to in the next button effect is determined from the selectable effective period types. Specifically, when the valid period table referred to is the valid period setting table A and the button effect remaining time timer value is 2300 ms, the selectable valid period types are “A2” and “A3”. , Each is selected with a probability of 1/2. Moreover, in the modified example 2 from 2nd Embodiment, it is comprised so that a lower limit may differ with the selected effective period setting table, and the timing at which a button effect is performed by this structure is the last time. Can be prevented from being recognized from the end timing of the button effect, and the difficulty level of operating the sub input button ASB during the button effective period can be increased. In the second modification from the second embodiment, the effective period type that is an executable effective period is selected from the determined effective period setting table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that the effective period type in which the button effective period is longer than the previously executed button effect is not selected from the effective period types that are the executable effective periods of the determined effective period setting table. Alternatively, the effective period type may be selected from an effective period setting table different from the effective period setting table referred to in the previously executed button effect. Specifically, when the effective period type “A2” is selected with reference to the effective period setting table A and the next button effect execution / effective period type is determined, the effective period upper limit value is 900 ms. In the case where the effective period setting table A is referred to, the effective period setting table A and the effective period setting table are not included in the effective period setting table A, although there is no effective period type whose effective period is shorter than the effective period upper limit 900 ms. Since C includes “B3” and “C3” as effective period types whose effective period is shorter than the effective period upper limit of 900 ms, it is determined that the next button effect can be executed. The valid period type selected next time may be either “B3” or “C3”.

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second modification from the second embodiment, when the button effect is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation, the acceleration button effect is executed. In this case, it is possible to execute an appropriate button effect corresponding to the remaining time of the button effect by configuring the button effect to be executable in consideration of the remaining time of the acceleration button effect regardless of the press counter value. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player becomes bored due to a long time from the end of the button effect until the reach effect is executed.

(Modification 3 from the second embodiment)
Here, in the second embodiment, the effective period setting table to be referred to in the acceleration button effect is determined at the timing at which the acceleration button effect is determined to be executed. The embodiment is not limited to this. Accordingly, the determination mode of the effective period setting table different from that of the second embodiment will be described as a modification example 3 from the second embodiment, and only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of acceleration button effect execution availability determination processing according to the subroutine of Step 3200 (second) in FIG. 31 in Modification 3 from the second embodiment. The change from the second embodiment is that the process of step 3216 is deleted. That is, even when the winning of the acceleration button effect execution lottery is won, the process of determining the valid period setting table to be referred to in step 3216 is executed. It is configured not to.

  Next, FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the next button valid period setting process according to the subroutine of Step 3400 (second) in FIG. 33 in Modification 3 from the second embodiment. The change from the second embodiment is step 3401 (second variation 3), that is, in step 3401 (second variation 3), the notice effect display control means SM24 determines an effective period lottery table (reference period setting to be referred to). The valid period setting table to be referred to is determined based on the lottery probability of the table (referenced to determine the table), and the process proceeds to Step 3402. Here, the upper right part of the figure is an effective period lottery table. As shown in the figure, in the third modification from the second embodiment, the selection probability (lottery probability) of the effective period setting table is respectively It has a different probability. Further, the determined effective period average value (average value for each counter value of the number-of-presses counter SM24c) is “effective period setting table C → effective period setting table B → effective period setting table A” in the order of short time. ing. Here, the shorter the button effective period of the button effect is, the higher the difficulty of operating the sub input button ASB in the button effective period. In the third modification from the second embodiment, the button effective period The effective period setting table having a high degree of difficulty for operating the sub input button ASB in FIG. 9 has a lower selection probability (lottery probability) than the effective period setting table having a low degree of difficulty for operating the sub input button ASB in the button effective period. It is configured.

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modification from the second embodiment, when executing the acceleration button effect, the effective period setting table to be referred to every time the button effect is executed is determined. Thus, for example, even when the number-of-presses counter value is 0 to 5 times, only a predetermined time value is not determined as the button effective period (the time value may be different for each button effect). This can prevent a monotonous button effect. In addition, a user-friendly gaming machine that is easy to execute button operations by configuring so that it is harder to be selected as the effective period setting table (the effective period setting table having a relatively short button effective period) has a higher operation difficulty level. It can be.

  In the gaming machine according to the third modification from the second embodiment to the second embodiment, the button valid period and the button invalid period (the period during which the operation of the sub input button ASB is invalid) are executed when the acceleration button effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub input button ASB is always valid, and whether or not an effect (button press effect, failure effect, etc.) when the sub input button ASB is operated is executed. You may comprise so that it may switch. Also, it may be configured to accept automatic repeated hits in the same manner as in the present embodiment even when the acceleration button effect is executed. Specifically, when the sub input button ASB is continuously pressed during execution of the acceleration button effect, the button press effect (success effect) is executed at the start of the button effect execution (at the start of the button effective period). It may be configured. Further, as a configuration in which the sub input button ASB is always enabled, the sub input button ASB in the sub main control unit SM is always enabled during the acceleration button effect, and is operated by the sub sub control unit SS every time the sub input button ASB is operated. When the sub-sub control unit SS receives the signal, the sub-sub control unit SS may determine whether or not to output the effect at the current timing and execute the effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is configured to determine an effective period setting table to be referred to from three types of effective period setting tables, the effective period setting table A to the effective period setting table C, as the effective period setting table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is only one effective period setting table, and the button effective period may differ only depending on the number-of-presses counter value. In other words, when the number-of-presses counter value is the same, the button effective period You may comprise so that may not differ.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when the acceleration button effect is executed, whether or not to execute the next button effect is determined based on the button effect remaining time timer value. The execution mode is not limited to this, and it may be configured to determine whether or not the button effect can be executed twice (next time and next time) at the timing of determining whether or not to execute the button effect. When configured, for example, when the next button effect can be executed, and when the next button effect can only be executed and the next button effect cannot be executed, the button press effect of the next button effect can be executed. You may comprise so that an execution aspect may differ.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 3 from the second embodiment to the second embodiment, points are added when the sub input button ASB is successfully pressed during the button effective period when the acceleration button effect is executed, It is good also as a gaming machine which can give the privilege with respect to the player that the production | presentation aspect of the whole gaming machine can be changed with the total value of the score acquired by the said acceleration production. Specifically, information regarding the total value of the obtained scores is displayed on the effect display device SG with a QR code (registered trademark), and the player can use a QR code (registered) with a mobile communication terminal (for example, a mobile phone). By reading (trademark), information regarding the acquired score is stored in the server, and the game can be started in a state where the information regarding the total value of the acquired score is taken over even when starting the game later, or , Information on the total value of the obtained score is displayed in a password (for example, alphanumeric characters), and when the game is started later, the password is input (for example, the sub input button ASB and the sub input button BSB-2). The game can be started in a state where the information on the total value of the score obtained by As representation embodiment of the entire gaming machine if the total value of the point has reached a predetermined number, a background image, a character image (for example, character image to perform speech effect) may be configured to be capable to change.

  In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the button valid period may be different based on the number-of-presses counter value. However, the sub-input button ASB is not used in the button valid period without using the push counter value. You may comprise so that a button effective period may differ using the data which memorize | stored the production | presentation defined for every frequency | count and the button effective period.

  Further, as a condition for generating the button press effect and the failure effect in the third modification from the second embodiment to the second embodiment, a plurality of operations of the sub input button ASB may be used as a condition. When configured in such a manner, as in the automatic repeated striking effect of the present embodiment, it is configured to determine that a plurality of operations have been executed by long-pressing the sub-input button ASB (holding it down). May be.

  Moreover, in the acceleration button effect in the modification 3 from 2nd Embodiment-2nd Embodiment, it is comprised so that a button effective period may become short, so that sub input button ASB is operated in a button effective period. Also good. In addition, the number of executions of the button effect (button effective period) is fixed (for example, 10 times) in one acceleration button effect, and the button effective period is shortened by operating the sub input button ASB in the button effective period. You may comprise so that the effect after a button effect is complete | finished may be performed by the value. In the case of such a configuration, the effect after the button effect is ended may be configured to execute an effect in which the degree of expectation for jackpots becomes clear or an effect with a low appearance rate in the second half. In addition, the acceleration button effect is configured as an effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation by outputting a chance-up effect (for example, a success effect), but is not limited to this, for example, a time-saving gaming state It may be used for a mini game that is not related to the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation executed in a limited frequency state that shifts to a predetermined period of time (not related to a game result).

  Further, in the acceleration button effect in the modified example 3 from the second embodiment to the second embodiment, the remaining seconds of the button effective period are displayed on the effect display device SG and added to the subsequent reach effect. May be performed. Specifically, in a configuration in which a button pressing effect is executed immediately after the sub input button ASB is operated in the button effective period and a standby period is entered immediately after the button pressing effect is executed, When the input button ASB is operated, the remaining time of the button effective period (for example, the button effective period is 5 seconds and the remaining time is 3 seconds when the sub input button ASB is operated 2 seconds after the start of the button effect) is accelerated. It is added to the execution time of the reach effect after execution of the button effect (the initial value of the reach effect execution time displayed on the effect display device SG is 30 seconds, and at the timing when the sub input button ASB is operated, “ +3 seconds ”, and“ 3 seconds ”is added to the reach performance execution time). In this case, as the end timing of the acceleration button effect, the variation time of the decorative pattern in which the button effect is executed a predetermined number of times (fixed value 15 times, the number determined by lottery, etc.). It may be determined as follows.

  In addition, in this example, the case where the sub input button is installed in the pachinko gaming machine is illustrated, but the configuration of this example can be applied even when the sub input button is installed in the swivel type gaming machine. Is possible. Here, a supplementary explanation will be given of a well-known spinning cylinder game machine.

  First, on a well-known spinning-reel game machine, a main board as a main game control unit that controls the progress of the game, a sub board as a sub game control unit that controls the execution of effects, and main game identification information are displayed. As a main game identification information display unit, a plurality of rows (generally three rows) of reels each having a plurality of pieces of identification information arranged on the outer periphery, and a main game start that can be operated by the player and instructs the start of the game It has a start lever as an instruction device and a stop button as a main game progress instruction device that can be operated by the player and instruct the game progress. The main board has a main game random number acquisition unit for acquiring a main game random number when the start lever is operated, and one or more stop identifications based on the random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition unit. Main game identification information display content determination means for tentatively determining information (for example, display content determination means for internally determining a winning combination such as a small role or a special character), and determination of the main game identification information display content Based on one or a plurality of stop identification information tentatively determined by the means and the operation timing of the stop button, the main stop control information is controlled so as to be fixedly displayed on the reel which is the main game identification information display unit. Game identification information display control means (for example, a reel control means for stopping the reel at a predetermined position based on the internally determined winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed); When a predetermined mode is displayed as stop identification information on a reel serving as a game identification information display unit, special game execution control means (for example, “777 etc.”) that controls to shift to a special game is on a predetermined active line The main game side information for transmitting the information related to the main game random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition means to the sub game control unit side. Transmission control means.

  The configuration relating to the effect of operating the sub input button of the present embodiment can be applied to the side of the secondary game control unit side in such a well-known configuration of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine. Specifically, when the automatic input effect is executed when the sub input button is continuously pressed, the sub input button starts to be pressed during the automatic continuous acceptance period, and the sub input button is maintained. A configuration in which a repetitive strike effect is executed from the start timing of the button repetitive effective period, a replay execution mode related to an acceleration button rendition (the button valid period is different depending on whether or not the sub input button is operated in the button rendition) Etc.) can also be applied to a rotating type game machine. In addition, when applied to a rotating type gaming machine, the bet button {mechanism for enabling the input of the number of bets (the number of bets)} is configured to play the same role as the sub input button, etc. A plurality of uses may be set for the mechanism.

  In this example, the operation member to be operated at the time of executing the acceleration button effect is only the sub input button ASB. However, the operation member is not limited to this, and the operation member to be operated for each button effect (the sub input button ASB and the sub input). The button BSB-2 or the sub input button CSB-3) may be determined by lottery so that the difficulty level of operating the operation member during the button effective period in the acceleration button effect may be increased.

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

Pachinko machines related to this concept (1)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, first main game symbol display unit A21g, second main game symbol display unit B21g);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10, second main game start opening B10) , Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbols) for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the game symbol display portion A21g and the second main game symbol display portion B21g). Control means MP11-C),
Special game execution means (for example, special game execution means MP33) capable of executing a special game that can be advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) to the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) MT),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
When displaying the effect display contents linked with the variation display of the identification information, it is possible to display the in-operation effect that can be displayed for a period during which a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is being executed. ,
As a period during which the display of certain identification information is changed, there is an in-operation effect effective period in which an in-operation effect is executed when a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed. ,
As the production effective period during operation, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
A predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed in a first effective period during a variation display of certain identification information, and the second effective period during a variation display of the certain identification information When the execution of the predetermined operation is maintained, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to display an operating effect during the second effective period.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (2)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, first main game symbol display unit A21g, second main game symbol display unit B21g);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10, second main game start opening B10) , Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbols) for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the game symbol display portion A21g and the second main game symbol display portion B21g). Control means MP11-C),
Special game execution means (for example, special game execution means MP33) capable of executing a special game that can be advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) to the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) MT),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
When displaying the effect display contents linked with the variation display of the identification information, it is possible to display the in-operation effect that can be displayed for a period during which a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is being executed. ,
As a period during which the display of certain identification information is changed, there is an in-operation effect effective period in which an in-operation effect is executed when a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed. ,
As the production effective period during operation, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
A predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) after the end of the first effective period during display of variation of certain identification information and before the start of the second effective period during display of variation of the certain identification information And when the execution of the predetermined operation is maintained in the second effective period during the variation display of the certain identification information, the in-operation effect is displayed in the second effective period. It is a pachinko game machine characterized by being.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (3)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, first main game symbol display unit A21g, second main game symbol display unit B21g);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10, second main game start opening B10) , Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbols) for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the game symbol display portion A21g and the second main game symbol display portion B21g). Control means MP11-C),
Special game execution means (for example, special game execution means MP33) capable of executing a special game that can be advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) to the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) MT),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
When displaying the effect display contents linked with the variation display of the identification information, it is possible to display the in-operation effect that can be displayed for a period during which a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is being executed. ,
As a period during which the variation of certain identification information is being displayed, there is an operation reception period for determining whether or not a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is being executed,
The operation reception period includes an in-operation effect effective period in which an effect during operation is executed when a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed, and an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB). ) In-operation production invalid period in which the production during operation is not executed when a predetermined operation is performed by
The pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the first in-operation effect effective period in the operation reception period is provided after the first in-operation effect invalid period in the operation reception period.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (4)
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, first main game symbol display unit A21g, second main game symbol display unit B21g);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
A first operation member that can be operated by the player (for example, a sub input button ASB);
A second operation member operable by the player (for example, sub input button BSB-2, sub input button CSB-3),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10, second main game start opening B10) , Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbols) for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the game symbol display portion A21g and the second main game symbol display portion B21g). Control means MP11-C),
Special game execution means (for example, special game execution means MP33) capable of executing a special game that can be advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner;
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) to the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) MT),
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
An in-operation effect can be displayed in a predetermined period of the period in which the effect display content linked to the variation display of the identification information is displayed,
When a predetermined operation by a first operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed in the predetermined period, an in-operation effect is displayed, while a second operation member ( For example, the pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the effect during operation is not displayed when a predetermined operation is performed by the sub input button BSB-2 and the sub input button CSB-3). .

Pachinko machines related to this concept (5)
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub-game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B);
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the game content determination means (for example, a lottery) , Game content determination means MN),
Game information transmitting means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) side to the sub game section side;
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
As the effect display content, it is possible to display a game result suggesting effect that can notify the suggestion information about the game result,
In the display period of the game result suggesting effect, the operation effect can be displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
The display period of the game result suggesting effect has an operation effect effective period in which the operation effect is displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
As the operation effect effective period, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
The gaming machine is configured such that the first effective period is longer than the second effective period.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (6)
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub-game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B);
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the game content determination means (for example, a lottery) , Game content determination means MN),
Game information transmitting means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) side to the sub game section side;
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
As the effect display content, it is possible to display a game result suggesting effect that can notify the suggestion information about the game result,
In the display period of the game result suggesting effect, the operation effect can be displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
The display period of the game result suggesting effect has a plurality of operation effect effective periods in which the operation effect is displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
As a display period of the game result suggesting effect, at least an effect period A having a plurality of operation effect effective periods and an effect period B having a plurality of operation effect effective periods after the effect period A are provided. And
The effect period A has at least a first effective period A that is an operation effect effective period and a second effective period A that is an operation effect effective period that is shorter than the first effective period A,
The effect period B has at least a first effective period B that is an operation effect effective period and a second effective period B that is an operation effect effective period that is shorter than the first effective period B,
When the time values of the operation effect effective period are compared, the game machine is characterized in that “first effective period A ≧ first effective period B> second effective period A ≧ second effective period B”.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (7)
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub-game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B);
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the game content determination means (for example, a lottery) , Game content determination means MN),
Game information transmitting means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) side to the sub game section side;
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
As the effect display content, it is possible to display a game result suggesting effect that can notify the suggestion information about the game result,
In the display period of the game result suggesting effect, the operation effect can be displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
The display period of the game result suggesting effect has a plurality of operation effect effective periods in which the operation effect is displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
It is configured to display a game content suggesting effect by performing a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) a plurality of times during the operation effect effective period.
As a selection candidate for determining one operation effect effective period, it has at least a first selection candidate and a second selection candidate whose effective period to be selected may be different from the first selection candidate,
The first longest operation effect effective period that is the longest operation effect effective period among the first selection candidates is the second longest operation effect effective period that is the longest operation effect effective period among the second selection candidates Longer than,
The first shortest operation effect effective period that is the shortest operation effect effective period among the first selection candidates is the second shortest operation effect effective period that is the shortest operation effect effective period among the second selection candidates Longer than,
After a certain operation effect effective period is determined from a predetermined selection candidate, a selection candidate for determining the next operation effect effective period is determined at a timing at which the certain operation effect effective period starts or ends. It is a gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not to change to a selection candidate whose operation effect effective period determined from the selection candidate is relatively short.

Pachinko machines related to this concept (8)
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a sub input button ASB),
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B);
Based on the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the game content determination means (for example, a lottery) , Game content determination means MN),
Game information transmitting means (for example, information transmission control means MT) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) side to the sub game section side;
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means SM40), the effect display content control means (for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG)) For example, production display control means SM20),
As the effect display content, it is possible to display a game information suggesting effect that can notify information related to the game,
In the display period of the game information suggestion effect, the operation effect can be displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
The display period of the game information suggesting effect has an operation effect effective period in which the operation effect is displayed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed,
As the operation effect effective period, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
In a case where a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, the sub input button ASB) is executed in the first effective period, the second effective period is configured to be shorter than the first effective period,
When a predetermined operation by an operation member (for example, sub input button ASB) is not executed in the first effective period, the second effective period and the first effective period are configured to have the same time value. Is a gaming machine characterized by

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entry determination means, MJ11-A first main game start entrance entrance judgment means MJ11-B second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, MJ11-H auxiliary game entry Ball entrance entrance determination means MJ11-C10 1st grand prize entrance entrance determination means, MJ11-C20 2nd entrance prize entrance determination means MJ20 random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-H auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ30 reservation control means, MJ31 reservation digestion control means MJ31j variation start condition satisfaction determination means, MJ32 symbol reservation means MJ32-A first Main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-A First main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32-B Second main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-B 2 main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32-H auxiliary game symbol hold means, MJ32b-H auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MN game content determination means, MN10 win / fail lottery means MN11-A first main game win / fail lottery means, MN11ta-A First main game success / failure lottery table MN11-B Second main game success / failure lottery means, MN11ta-B Second main game success / failure lottery table MN11-H Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means, MN11ta-H Auxiliary game success / failure lottery Table MN20 Special game transition determination means, MN40 Symbol content determination means MN41-A First main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-A First main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-B Second main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-B Second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-H Auxiliary game symbol determination means, MN41 aH auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN50 variation mode determining means, MN51-A first main game variation mode determining means MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determining lottery table, MN51-B second main game variation mode Determination means MN51ta-B second main game variation mode determination lottery table, MN51-H auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51ta-H auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table, MP game progress means MP10 display control means, MP11-C second 1 / Second main game symbol control means MP11t-C First / second main game symbol variation management timer, MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP20-B Second main Game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP21-B Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, MP22t- Second main game start opening electric machine release timer MP30 Special game control means, MP31 Condition determination means MP32 Special game content determination means, MP32ta Special game content reference table MP33 Special game execution means, MP33-C First and second big prizes Opening / closing control means MP33c winning ball counter, MP34 special game time management means MP34t special game timer, MP50 specific game control means MP51 probability change end condition determination means, MP51c probability change count counter MP52 time reduction end condition determination means, MP52c time reduction count Counter MB gaming state temporary storage means, MB10-C first and second main gaming state temporary storage means MB11b-C first and second main gaming symbol information temporary storage means, MB10-H auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB11b-H Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, B20b Separate game related information temporary storage means MB30b Specific game related information temporary storage means, MT information transmission control means MT10 command transmission buffer, MH prize ball payout determination means A 1st main game peripheral equipment, A10 1st main game start opening A11s 1st 1 main game start entrance entrance detection device, A20 1st main game symbol display device A21g 1st main game symbol display unit, A21h 1st main game symbol hold display unit B 2nd main game peripheral device, B10 2nd main game start Mouth B11s Second main game start entrance ball detection device, B11d Second main game start port electric accessory B20 Second main game symbol display device, B21g Second main game symbol display unit B21h Second main game symbol hold display unit C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripheral device, C10 1st grand prize opening C11s 1st grand prize opening prize detection device, C11d 1st big prize opening electric accessory C20 2nd big prize opening, C2 s second bonus prize hole prize detector C21d second bonus prize hole electric combination thereof,
H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game start port H11s auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, H20 auxiliary game symbol display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol hold display unit S sub control board, SM effect display control Means (Sub-main control board)
SM10 display information receiving means, SM11b main side information temporary storage means SM20 effect display control means, SM21 decoration symbol display control means SM21n drawing display content determination means, SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21b drawing related information temporary storage means , SM21t, drawing variation time management timer SM22, drawing hold information display control means, SM22b, drawing hold information temporary storage means SM26, hold prefetch effect execution control means, SM26k hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26c, prefetch effect execution counter, SM23c stay stage Management counter SM23c2 consecutive resort counter, SM23 background effect display control means SM23n background effect display content determination means, SM23b background effect related information temporary storage means SM24, notice effect display control means, SM24n notice effect display Content determining means SM24b Preliminary effect related information temporary storage means, SM24t button effect remaining time timer SM24t-2 button effect timer, SM24c press count counter SM25 reach effect display control means, SM25n reach effect display content determining means SM25b reach effect related information temporarily Storage means, SM25ta effect content determination table SM40 Information transmission / reception control means SS Effect display means (sub-sub control unit), SS10 Sub information transmission / reception control means SS20 Image display control means, SS21b Image display related information temporary storage means SG Effect display device, SG10 display Area SG11 Decorative symbol display area, SG12 First hold display section SG13 Second hold display section SB Sub input button A, SBs Sub input button A Input detection device SB-2 Sub input button B, SBs-2 Sub input button Input detection unit SB-3 sub input button C, SBs-3 sub input button C input detection unit KH prize balls paid out control board KE prize ball delivery device

Claims (1)

A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
Production execution means capable of performing production,
A sub-game unit that controls the execution of the production by the production execution means;
An operation member operable by a player,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number;
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, game content determination means for executing a lottery,
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for controlling the execution of the production on the side of the sub-game unit to the side of the sub-game unit,
The subsidiary game department
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side;
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, provided with effect content control means capable of controlling the effect content executed by the effect execution means,
As the content of the game, it is possible to execute a game information suggesting effect that can notify information related to the game,
At execution time of the game information suggested effect, being capable of performing operations effect when a predetermined operation by the player against the operation member is performed,
As the execution period of the game information suggestion effect, it has a plurality of operation effect effective periods in which the operation effect is executed when a predetermined operation is performed by the player on the operation member,
The operation effect is advanced step by step according to the player operation on the operation member in each operation effect effective period in the plurality of operation effect effective periods, and the progress degree of the player operation can be displayed. And
As the plurality of operation effect effective periods, it has at least a first effective period and a second effective period that is a period after the first effective period,
When a predetermined operation is performed by the operation member in the first effective period, the second effective period is configured to be shorter than the first effective period,
The second operation effect that is executed when the player operation is performed on the operation member in the second effective period, rather than the first operation effect that is performed when the player operation is performed on the operation member in the first effective period. A game machine characterized in that the game machine is configured so that the content of the performance is longer.

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