JP6281611B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

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

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate from other types, how to devise ingenuity for the overall production including the variation of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, a pre-determined game content that is scheduled to be executed at the time of the on-hold digestion, and based on the pre-determined result, a notice indicating the degree of expectation that the situation will be advantageous to the player, including the degree of expectation of transition to a special game, etc. One of them is an effect technique for displaying an effect (holding pre-reading notice effect).

JP 2010-104564 A JP 2011-120743 A JP 2010-0669131 A

  However, since such a production technique has been widely used in the past, there is a problem that further improvement is necessary in order to improve the interest of the game.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A game area where the game ball rolls,
A first start port disposed on the gaming area;
A second starting port disposed on the gaming area;
A first identification information display unit capable of displaying the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of displaying the second identification information;
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A secondary game unit that controls information output to the information output unit,
The main game part is
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
A second random number obtaining means for obtaining a second random number based on a game ball entering the second starting port;
First game content determination means for determining the first game content based on the first random number;
Second game content determination means for determining a second game content based on the second random number;
Based on the first game content, first game progress control means for progressing the game by displaying the first identification information in a variably stopped display,
Based on the content of the second game, second game progress control means for advancing the game by displaying the second identification information in a variably stopped display,
Game state transition control for controlling to shift to a game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game progress related to the first game content or the result of the game progress related to the second game content becomes a predetermined result Means,
When the first random number or the second random number is acquired, the acquired first random number or the second random number is permitted until the determination of the first game content or the second game content is permitted. Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing information relating to two random numbers as a hold;
And a information transmission means for transmitting information about the game to the sub game side,
The subsidiary game part is
And information receiving means for receiving information regarding the game sent from the main game unit side,
Based on said information receiving means the information on the game received by the first game content and / or determining things before the executability pre effect on the basis of the information relating to a game of the second game content is determined in the future Production execution determination means,
If variable display aspect of an variable display mode of the first identification information determined future by the execution determination of the pre-rendering in pending or second identification information is found to be predetermined variation display mode, the pre-directing one A specific pre-production can be executed as an aspect,
The specific pre-production is
Information on the predetermined initial amount is notified in the information output unit,
After the game content determination in the certain hold, the information output unit informs the information that becomes a predetermined target amount,
An amount closer to the target amount than the previous display amount notified by the information output unit before the game content determination every time the game content determination in the hold related to the order prior to the certain hold The information output unit is configured to notify the information related to the display amount this time,
The absolute amount of the difference between the current display quantity and the previous display content is configured to obtain differs every time the game content determination in pending before the order according to the certain pending,
In addition to notifying the information that changes toward the predetermined target amount by the specific pre-production, informing of the sub information in which one display mode is selected from among a plurality of display modes in relation to the information Is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by being executable .
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A game area where the game ball rolls,
A plurality of entrances into which game balls rolling in the game area can enter,
A first start port that is one of the plurality of entrances;
A second starting port that is one of the plurality of entrances;
A member that changes the rolling direction of a game ball that rolls in a game area toward either the first start port or the second start port, and is one of the first start port and the second start port. A sorting member configured to repeat an operation to be changed toward one side a predetermined number of times and then to perform an operation to be changed toward the other side a predetermined number of times;
One or more information output units capable of outputting information; and
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A secondary game unit that controls information output to the one or more information output units,
The main game department
A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on a game ball entering the first start port;
A second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number based on the game ball entering the second start port;
First game content determination means for determining the first game content based on the first random number;
Second game content determination means for determining the second game content based on the second random number;
A first game progress control means for proceeding with the game based on the first game content;
A second game progress control means for progressing the game based on the second game content;
When the result of the game progress relating to the first game content or the result of the game progress relating to the second game content is a predetermined result, means for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, A game that is controlled so that it is relatively advantageous to the player when the result of the game progress related to the second game content is a predetermined result than when the result of the game progress is a predetermined result State transition control means;
When the first random number or the second random number is acquired, according to the acquired order, the acquired first random number or until the game content determination permitting the determination of the first game content or the second game content is permitted. Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing information relating to the second random number as a hold;
Holding information transmitting means for transmitting the information temporarily stored in the random number temporary storage means to the sub-game unit side as holding information, where the conditions for allowing the determination of the first game content or the second game content are permitted At least under the condition that the game is not progressing by the first game progress control means and the second game progress control means, on condition that it is permitted according to the order temporarily stored as a hold in the random number temporary storage means,
The subsidiary game department
Hold information receiving means for receiving hold information transmitted from the main game department side;
Based on the hold information received by the hold information receiving means, it is provided with a hold content pre-determining means for predetermining the first game content and / or the second game content to be determined in the future,
If the pre-determination result in a certain hold is a predetermined content, the information output unit should output based on the number of information on the first random number held and the number of information on the second random number held Determine the type of information,
Depending on the difference between the number that holds information related to the first random number and the number that holds information related to the second random number, the type of information to be output by the information output unit is different. It is a pachinko gaming machine that features it.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A game area where the game ball rolls (for example, a game area 120);
A plurality of entrances into which game balls rolling in a game area (for example, game area 120) can enter;
A first start port (for example, a first main game start port 2210) which is one of the plurality of entrances;
A second starting port (for example, a second main game starting port 2110) which is one of the plurality of entrances;
The rolling direction of the game ball rolling in the game area (for example, the game area 120) is changed according to the first start port (for example, the first main game start port 2210) and the second start port (for example, the second main game start port 2110). ), A member that performs an action of changing toward any one of the first start port (for example, the first main game start port 2210) and the second start port (for example, the second main game start port 2110). A sorting member (for example, a sorting member 2630) configured to repeatedly perform the operation to be changed toward one side a predetermined number of times and then to perform the operation to be changed toward the other side a predetermined number of times;
One or a plurality of information output units (for example, an effect display device 2140, a speaker 114, a game effect lamp 190, etc.) capable of outputting information;
A main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
A sub game unit (for example, a sub main control unit 2320) that controls information output to the one or more information output units (for example, the effect display device 2140, the speaker 114, the game effect lamp 190, etc.);
The main game unit (for example, the main control device 1000)
First random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a first random number based on a game ball entering the first start opening (for example, first main game start opening 2210). When,
Second random number acquisition means (for example, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122) for acquiring a second random number based on a game ball entering a second start port (for example, second main game start port 2110). When,
First game content determination means (for example, first main game content determination means 1141) for determining the first game content based on the first random number;
Second game content determination means (for example, second main game content determination means 1142) for determining the second game content based on the second random number;
A first game progress control means (for example, a first main game symbol control means 1151) for proceeding with a game based on the first game content;
Second game progress control means (for example, second main game symbol control means 1152) for proceeding with the game based on the content of the second game;
When the result of the game progress relating to the first game content or the result of the game progress relating to the second game content is a predetermined result, means for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, A game that is controlled so that it is relatively advantageous to the player when the result of the game progress related to the second game content is a predetermined result than when the result of the game progress is a predetermined result State transition control means (for example, special game control means 1170);
When the first random number or the second random number is acquired, according to the acquired order, the acquired first random number or until the game content determination permitting the determination of the first game content or the second game content is permitted. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means 1130) for temporarily storing information relating to the second random number as hold;
Hold information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting information temporarily stored in random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means 1130) to the sub-game unit (for example, sub main control unit 2320) as hold information. 1300), where at least the first game progress control means (for example, the first main game symbol control means 1151) and the second game are determined as the conditions under which the determination of the first game content or the second game content is permitted. In the situation where the game is not progressing by the progress control means (for example, the second main game symbol control means 1152), the random number temporary storage means (for example, the hold control means 1130) is permitted according to the order temporarily stored as the hold. On condition that
The sub game unit (for example, the sub main control unit 2320)
Hold information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2321) for receiving hold information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, main controller 1000) side;
Based on the hold information received by the hold information receiving means (for example, display information receiving means 2321), the hold content pre-determining means (for example, hold) for predetermining the first game content and / or the second game content to be determined in the future. Pre-reading effect display control means 2325),
When the pre-determination result in a certain hold is predetermined content, an information output unit (for example, an effect display) is based on the number that holds information related to the first random number and the number that holds information related to the second random number. This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by determining the type of information to be output by the device 2140).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, in the production method using the so-called reservation prefetch notice production, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a sorting member of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the maximum hold time production mode transition control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch effect display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the big hit notification effect display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the hold countdown effect display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of background image switching effect display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. The term “entrance (entrance entrance)” includes not only winning where a prize ball is paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” where no prize ball is paid out. The “information (or 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.). There may be mentioned those having shapes such as letters and designs. The “information output unit” is not limited in any way to the output method. For example, the light emission means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment) emits light (including not only the presence / absence of light emission but also a color difference), physical Examples thereof include a display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position), an audio output device (so-called speaker), and the like. “Random number (random number value)” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a narrowly defined random number (for example, , Hard random numbers as random numbers, soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number).

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 complex machine). However, it is not limited to this at all, and other gaming machines (for example, conventional 1st type, 2nd type, 3rd type, general pachinko gaming machines, etc., or a model in which these are mixed) It is within the range when applied to. 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.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a first main game start port 2210, a second main game start port 2110, and a 2-2 main game in addition to a plurality of game nails and windmill mechanisms (not shown) and various general winning ports. Start opening 2110 (2), distribution start opening unit 2600, auxiliary game start opening 2410, first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220, first main game symbol display device 2130, second main game symbol display device 2230, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the second main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the second main game start port 2110 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device (second entrance detection device) 2111. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 2110, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the 2-2 main game start opening 2110 (2) is set as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. Specifically, the 2-2 main game start opening 2110 (2) includes a 2-2 main game start opening entrance detection device (second entry detection device) 2111 (2) and a second main game. And a start opening electric member (electric member) 2112. Here, the 2-2 main game start port entrance detection device 2111 (2) is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the 2-2 main game start port 2110 (2). The 2-2 main game start entry information indicating the entry is generated. Next, the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is in a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win in the 2-2 main game start opening 2110 (2) and an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than in the normal state. Variable. In this example, when the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 is in the closed state, the second main game start opening 2110 (2) is caused by the presence of the shielding member immediately above. The upper part of the 2-2 main game start port 2110 (2) is blocked, and the game ball is configured so that almost no game ball enters the 2-2 main game start port 2110 (2).

  As described above, the present embodiment is configured to include one start winning port corresponding to the first main game and two start winning ports corresponding to the second main game. Here, the start winning opening corresponding to the second main game is configured so that a common winning / losing lottery, symbol lottery, etc. are executed no matter which game ball enters, as will be described later. It will be supplemented that the content of the game is not different no matter which game ball enters in any way. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that two start winning holes corresponding to a 2nd main game may be provided, it is not limited to this. In that case, the 2-2 main game start opening 2110 (2) may not be provided, and the second main game start opening 2110 is provided at the second main game start opening 2110. May be.

  Next, in this embodiment, the distribution start port unit 2600 is provided below the game area 120 (based on the center point of the game area 120). Although the details of the distribution start port unit 2600 will be described later, as shown in the drawing, the distribution start port unit 2600 includes a first main game start port 2210 (and a first main game start port entrance detection device 2211), and A second main game start port 2110 (second main game start port entrance detection device 2111) is provided, and game balls flowing down the game area 120 are the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start point. It is configured to be easily guided to one of the start ports 2110.

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

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 are opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located at the upper right of the out opening 142. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) is a first grand prize opening prize detection device (first prize detection device) 2121 for detecting a game ball entry {first prize detection device]. 2 grand prize opening winning detection device (second winning detection device) 2221} and 1st big winning opening electric accessory (first electric accessory) 2122 {second big prize opening electric accessory (second electric accessory) 2222}. Here, the first grand prize winning prize detection device 2121 (second big prize winning prize winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize winning opening 2120 (second big prize winning opening 2220). The first big winning opening entrance information (second big winning opening entering information) indicating the entering at the time of entering is generated. The first grand prize opening electric role 2122 (second big prize opening electric role 2222) is a game in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) or is difficult to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is changed to an open state where the ball is easy to win a prize {for example, the first big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a). It is feasible by exciting and demagnetizing}. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first main game and a special game based on the second main game may be executed with a single special winning opening. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode of the big prize 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 so-called, a so-called advancing state in which the bar-like member provided in the big prize opening protrudes toward the player side and a retracted state in which it is retracted toward the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10). (However, this is only a preferable aspect and is not limited to this.)

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

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

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol, A holding ball display is performed. Specifically, a decorative symbol display area 2311 (not shown) in which a decorative symbol change display and a stop display are executed on the screen, a first main game symbol, A drawing hold display portion 2312 (not shown) is formed on which a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the second main game symbol is executed. The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

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

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device (main board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect control means (sub control) that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that adds interest to the game content Main control unit) 2320, an effect display device (sub-sub control unit) 2310 that mainly performs effect display, and supply from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 having a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls to be played to the upper ball tray 110, and a prize ball payout control device for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216 000, a launching device 232 that launches game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, and each part of the pachinko gaming machine A power supply unit 290 that supplies electric power, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (opposite the game side).

  Next, the configuration of the sorting start port unit 2600 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the distribution start unit 2600 is provided with a common entrance 2610 into which a game ball flowing down the game area 120 can enter, and a game that is provided below the common entrance 2610 and flows down from the common entrance 2610. A distribution member 2630 that regularly distributes the balls in the left-right direction (in this example, a three-legged member that tilts in the left-right direction around the support shaft 2631) and a first member provided below the distribution member 2630 Main game start port 2210 (and first main game start port entrance ball detection device 2211) and second main game start port 2110 (and second main game start port entrance ball detection) provided below distribution member 2630 Device 2111) and the game balls in the distribution start port unit 2600 provided below the distribution member 2630 are distributed without entering the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. Start Equipped with a, and the discharge port 2620 that can be discharged to the knit 2600 outside. The distribution start port unit 2600 configured in this way, as shown by the dotted line in the same figure, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 by the tilting operation of the distribution member 2630 in the left-right direction, The first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are configured to be guided to one of them. For example, the case where the sorting member 2630 is tilting in the left direction is referred to as “first position”, and the case where the sorting member 2630 is tilting in the right direction is referred to as “second position”. When the distribution member 2630 is in the “second position”, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is guided to the first main game start port 2210 and the distribution member 2630 is “ While being displaced to the “first position”, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is guided to the second main game start opening 2110 side in a situation where the sorting member 2630 is the “first position”. At the same time, the sorting member 2630 is displaced to the “second position”. In this example, the sorting member 2630 is tilted in the left-right direction by the weight of the game ball. As a result, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is A game ball is alternately distributed to either one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 (after distributing one game ball toward one of them, one game ball toward the other It is designed with the intention of repeating the action of distributing game balls.

  In this example, the game balls are configured to be alternately distributed to either the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An operation of distributing a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls toward the second main game start port 2110 after distributing a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls toward the game starting port 2210. You may comprise so that it may repeat. In that case, for example, the game balls distributed by the distribution member 2630 (three-legged member tilting left and right around the support shaft 2631) are further distributed by the same member as the distribution member 2630. Thereafter, the game ball may be guided to one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. More specifically, for example, a second distribution member 2630a (not shown) is provided at the lower left side of the distribution member 2630, and a third distribution member 2630b (at the lower right side of the distribution member 2630). (Not shown), and the game balls distributed to the left by the second distribution member 2630a are distributed to the first main game start port 2210 and to the right by the second distribution member 2630a. The game balls distributed to the second main game start opening 2110 are distributed to the first main game start opening 2210 while the third distribution member 2630b distributes the game balls to the left direction. It can be exemplified that the game balls distributed to the right by the minute member 2630b are distributed to the second main game start port 2110. With this configuration, when four game balls enter the common entrance 2610, the first ball: leftward by the distribution member 2630 → leftward by the second distribution member 2630a Sorting → Guided to first main game start port 2210, second ball: Sorted to the right by sorting member 2630 → Distributed to the left by third sort member 2630b → Guided to first main game start port 2210, Third ball: Sorting left by the sorting member 2630 → Right sorting by the second sorting member 2630a → Guide to the second main game starting port 2110, Fourth ball: Right by the sorting member 2630 After the distribution of the two game balls toward the first main game start port 2210, the distribution is distributed to the right by the third distribution member 2630b and guided to the second main game start port 2210. 2 main games And thus it may act to repeat the operation to distribute the two game balls toward Doguchi 2110 side.

  Thus, in the distribution start port unit 2600 in this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is either the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110 due to its mechanism. It is designed with the intention that game balls will be distributed alternately to one side. Then, as will be described later, the profit rate that can be given to the player due to entering the first main game starting port 2210 and the player entering due to entering the second main game starting port 2110 By making the profit rate that can be attached different, for the player, the situation that becomes relatively advantageous and the situation that becomes relatively unfavorable at the time of jackpot occurrence appear alternately, so the game that makes use of sharpness Can be realized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (first main game, second main game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information on the game peripheral device 2000 side. {For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R big hit (with a ball), 2R big hit (without a ball), small hit, lost}, information on a change mode (for example, change time), special game Information transmission control means 1300 (and a command transmission buffer 1301 for accumulating unsent commands) for transmitting a start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize for a game ball to various prize openings And a prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and a first to be described later On the basis of each random number, a random determination means 1135 for determining whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electrical accessory 2112 is open based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, Symbol content determination means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, display control means 1150 for controlling the variation and stop display of each symbol, and the second main game start port 21 0 for controlling the opening / closing of the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 and the special control for controlling the special game advantageous to the player over the normal game. With respect to the game control means 1170, the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and a process for changing the game state based on the determination Specific game control means 1180 and current and past game states [e.g. main game state {normal game state, specific game state (probability game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, auxiliary game state ( Easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to the main game symbol and auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, It has a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the number of rounds and the winning number information) or the like, the. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (big hit, small win) is satisfied, specifically, the big win or the small hit is won {special game ( When the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not an execution permission flag has been generated} and a special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, an open state) A special game content determination means 1172 for setting a special prize-related information temporary storage means 1194 and a first grand prize prize port 2120 or a second big prize prize port 2220 in advance. Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game (big hit, small hit) that is open under conditions, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize And a special game time management means 1174 for opening and closing time) of the mouth 2220. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 (table). Details are not shown).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral device C, which is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device D related to the auxiliary game, the sub main control unit 2320 (effect display control means 2320), the sub sub control Part 2310 (effect display device 2140) and the like. Here, the effects controlled by the sub-main control unit 2320 are included in the game results, including the variation of the decoration pattern in time synchronized with the variation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. It concerns only the display of information that has no effect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

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

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B includes a second main game start port 2110 and a 2-2 main game start port 2110 (2), which are the triggers for the transition to the special game, and a stop display of the second main game symbol and And a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of variable display.

  Next, the first / 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. It has a second grand prize opening 2220 that is in a closed state during a game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device D includes an auxiliary game start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory 2112, and an auxiliary game symbol display device that can display stop and change display of the auxiliary game symbol 2420.

  Here, the effect display control means (sub-main control unit) 2320 is a display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, and a decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination process and display. Decoration design display control means 2322 for controlling the control process, equipment hold information display control means 2323 for managing the number of decoration symbols held and holding display processing, and production general information temporarily for temporarily storing information related to the production control. Information for controlling information transmission / reception between the storage means 2324 and the hold pre-reading effect display control means 2325 that controls display of the so-called hold pre-read effect based on the hold information transmitted from the main controller 1000 side and the sub-sub control unit 2310 side. Transmission / reception control means 2400. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

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

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

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect display control means 2325 is a hold pre-reading effect execution enable / disable determining unit 2325a that determines whether or not the execution condition related to the hold pre-reading effect is satisfied, and an effect method of the hold pre-reading effect. A jackpot pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b for pre-notifying that the game is to be performed, and an effect method for a pre-reading effect, which is a hold countdown that counts down to the time when the game content scheduled to be executed in the future becomes a specific content. It has an effect display control means 2325c and an effect technique for holding pre-reading effects, and background image switching effect display control means 2325d for switching the background image based on the hold status. Here, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a further includes an effect mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 for temporarily storing one factor of the execution condition related to the hold prefetch effect.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) 2310 includes a decorative symbol display area 2311 which is a display area on the effect display device 2140, an image display control means 2313 for displaying an image on the drawing hold display part 2312, and a sub-main control part. Sub information transmission / reception control means 2450 for controlling information transmission / reception with the 2320 side. Here, the image display control unit 2313 further includes an image display related information temporary storage unit 2313a for temporarily storing commands received from the sub main control unit 2320 side and information related to various image displays.

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

  Next, FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by main controller 1000. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the gaming machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), the main controller 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button in step 3002, and resets the RAM (clear RAM) button of the power supply unit 290. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 3002, in step 3004, main controller 1000 clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in gaming state temporary storage means 1190) on the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 3006, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub main control unit 2320 side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, the command may be set at this timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 3014. On the other hand, if No in step 3002, the main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main controller 1000 in step 3008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power failure and the RAM area stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, at step 3010, main controller 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption has been backed up to RAM correctly). If YES in step 3010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 3004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up in the RAM in Step 3010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in Step 3011, the main controller 1000 stores various backups stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main gaming device 1000 An information command is acquired, and in step 3012, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit 2320 side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 3014. Next, at step 3014, the main controller 1000 executes an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms as a hardware interrupt) related to the main process on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 1000 in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in FIG. 11 is executed), and the process proceeds to step 3020. . After the transition to step 3020, main controller 1000 repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in Step 1102, the auxiliary game entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 adds 1 hold ball in the form of setting the random number in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the electric accessory drive determination process in step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 to acquire the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), and Referring to the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a, a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side gaming state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game short time flag is on) Is selected with a higher probability than in the case of being off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time managing means 1153a stores the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 in the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) related to the variable time is set. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns on the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1153 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153 a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b, acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 relates to the opening time of the electric accessory in the opening timer 1162 based on the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (the flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is on, and 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short flag is off) is set. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110. Next, at step 1238, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric-operated article releasing flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (main game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, whether or not the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 has received the first main game start port entrance information from the first entrance detection device 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and holds on the main game (especially the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires the first main game content determination random number.

  In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, the winning lottery random number for determining success / failure, the symbol lottery random number for determining the winning symbol, and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol Three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers for determination 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 1307, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and is temporarily stored. In addition to acquiring all the reserved numbers, the (total reserved number + 1) is derived as the winning order. Next, in step 1308, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 sets the acquired first main game random number and the derived winning order in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. . Next, in step 1309, the information transmitting means 1300 transmits the acquired first main game random number and the derived winning order as holding information (holding occurrence command) to the sub main control unit 2320. Set in the transmission buffer 1301.

  Next, in step 1310, whether or not the second main game start entrance entering determination means 1112 has received the second main game start entrance entrance information from the second entrance detection device 2111 of the second main game start entrance 2110. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and holds on the main game (especially the second main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 acquires the second main game content determination random number. Next, in step 1315, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and is temporarily stored. In addition to acquiring all the reserved numbers, the (total reserved number + 1) is derived as the winning order. Next, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 sets the acquired second main game side random number and the derived winning order in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a. . Next, in step 1317, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits the acquired second main game random number and the derived winning order as hold information (as a hold occurrence command) to the sub main control unit 2320. The program is set in the transmission buffer 1301, and the next process (the main game symbol display process in step 1400) is entered. In the case of No in step 1312, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1310, in step 1311, the second main game start opening entry judging means 1112 determines that the second-2 entry detection device 2111 (2) in the 2-2 main game start opening 2110 (2). ) Is received from the second main game starting entrance information. If Yes in step 1311, the process proceeds to step 1312. In the case of No in step 1311, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400). By configuring in this way, the second main game side is substantially the same regardless of whether the ball enters either the second main game start port 2110 or the 2-2 main game start port 2110 (2). Will be treated as if it is a ball of the ball.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game symbol hold release control means 1154 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the second main game hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the first main game symbol hold information 1132a. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to the two main game symbols exists. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game symbol hold release control means 1154 refers to the winning order in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. Then, it is determined whether or not the first winning order is the hold information related to the first main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1400 (1), the game control means 1100 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1400 (2), the game control means 1100 executes a second main game symbol display process described later and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. In the case of No in step 1402, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Thus, in this embodiment, the symbol variation is sequentially started according to the order of entering the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to preferentially execute (so-called preferential digestion) on one main game side symbol variation, or draw both main game symbols simultaneously (so-called You may comprise so that a parallel lottery may be performed.

  Next, FIG. 11 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 1402, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the change is that the special game or the design is not changing.

  Next, in step 1414, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. ), The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation is read, and the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol) is read. The information is deleted from the holding information temporary storage means 1132a) and shifted (holding digestion process), and each winning order in the remaining holding information is decremented by 1 (decremented). Next, at step 1403, the winning / not determining lottery means 1135 refers to the first main game winning / not determining lottery table 1135b-1 (second main gaming notifying lottery table 1135b-3) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first main Based on the game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number), the main game symbol winning / not-winning (in this example, a big hit) lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 (second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. The winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this (for example, it may be configured to win not only big hits but also small hits).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1417, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the winning lottery result of the main game symbol is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “hit flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in Step 1416-1, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a). ) To determine the stop symbol for 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), The first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b) is temporarily stored.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 2) is an example of the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (particularly, an example of the stop symbol determination table). . As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big win is won, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “1A, 3A” = 8R and the maximum number of rounds that can be executed at the time of special game are different. One main game symbol out of “7A, 1B, 3B, 7B” = 16R) is determined as a jackpot symbol. Here, as will be described later, the jackpot symbol “1A, 1B” is a mode in which the game does not shift to the probability variation gaming state after execution of the special game related to the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variable jackpot”). On the other hand, the jackpot symbol “3A, 3B, 7A, 7B” is a mode in which, as will be described later, after the special game related to the jackpot symbol is executed, the game proceeds to the probability variation gaming state (hereinafter, probable change). Sometimes called jackpot). And, as shown in this example, in this embodiment, the big win symbol that is more advantageous for the player when the big hit on the second main game side than the big hit on the first main game side is more advantageous Are easily selected (because the second main game side is more likely to select a jackpot symbol having a larger maximum number of rounds).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1416-2, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) has an upper limit (in this example, the number of holds before execution of step 1414). , 8) (for example, based on the number of holds set in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a before execution of step 1414) judge). In the case of Yes in step 1416-2, in step 1416-3, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) determines the first main game content determination lottery table corresponding to each game state. Referring to 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a), based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (first main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number) The main game symbol variation mode is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b), and the process proceeds to step 1419. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1416-2, in step 1416-4, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) has a predetermined variation mode { For example, the variation mode “SP” (variation time = 10 seconds)} is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b). 1419.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) (particularly, an example of a variation mode determination table). . As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short time flag state. In other words, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short-time flag is off (relative to the short-time game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined. Note that this example is merely an example, and the type of variation mode (variation time), the selection rate, and the like are not limited at all. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 1419, the information transmission control unit 1300 stores the main game temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b). A command for transmitting a command related to symbols (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and a command related to the current gaming state (symbol variation display start instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2320 side. Set in the transmission buffer 1301. Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) uses a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol for the first main game symbol variation management. The timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1) is set. Then, in step 1422, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is the first main game symbol of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). On the display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231), in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), Start the variable display. Next, in step 1446, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To do. In step 1434, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1437, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits a command transmission symbol (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit 2320 side to the effect that the symbol variation ends. Set to 1301. Next, in step 1438, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The variable display of the main game symbol on the symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) is stopped, and the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is stopped. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To. In step 1442, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) first timer game variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management). Timer 1152a-1) is reset.

  Next, in step 1450, the game control means 1100 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). In the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). ), It is determined whether or not the changing flag is ON. If Yes in Step 1444, the process proceeds to Step 1434, and if No in Step 1444, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the main game short time flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the main game short time flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the auxiliary game short time flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means 1171 is on the first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the main game symbol displayed on is stopped. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the stopped main game symbol, so that the content of the special game (for example, the winning symbol) In this example, in the case of the “1A, 3A” symbol, the maximum number of rounds is “8R”, “7A, 1B, 3B, 7B. In the case of a symbol, the maximum number of rounds is “16R”, and each of them is assumed to be released for 30 seconds per 1R) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in Step 1552 and Step 1554, the specific game control means 1180 includes the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short time flag / auxiliary game) in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. The time reduction flag) is once turned off, and the time reduction number counter 1181a is reset (time reduction number counter value = 0). Next, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage). The hit flag in the means 1192a) is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). It should be noted that, even in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side. , Step 1612 is entered. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. In step 1624, the information transmission control unit 1300 sends a command (game state command) representing various information (number of rounds and number of winning prizes to the big prize opening) related to the special game (running each round) The command transmission buffer 1301 for transmission to the control unit side is set, and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second grand prize opening 2220 is opened, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set (starts timing) in the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer), and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time for opening the big prize opening has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1628, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, the 15th round if the probability fluctuation big hit and the time shortening fluctuation big hit, It is determined whether or not it is the second round in the case of sudden probability fluctuation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, at step 1640, the information transmission control means 1300 sets information (special game end display instruction command) to end the special game in the command transmission buffer 1301 for transmitting to the sub main control unit 2320 side. To do. In step 9000, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b and the second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b, and confirms the stop symbol at the start of the special game. Next, in step 9012, based on the confirmation result, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether the stop symbol at the start of the special game is a probable big hit symbol (in this example, “3A, 3B, 7A, 7B”). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 9012, in step 9014, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game probability change flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, in step 9021, the specific game control means 1180 determines that the value of the time-count counter 1181a is a predetermined number of times (in this example, 65535, and that the time-reduced gaming state is substantially continued until the next big hit. Set the number of times Next, in step 9024, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the main game short time flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, at step 9026, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the auxiliary game short time flag of the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine. If NO in step 9012, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 26, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit 2320 side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board 2000 side (particularly on the sub-main control unit 2320 side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 9A is an initial process on the sub-board side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the process proceeds to a loop process that repeatedly executes step 5000, which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit 2320. Here, when Step 5000 is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in Step 5600, the effect display control means 2320 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 5700, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 5800, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, effect display control means 2320 executes a hold maximum time effect mode transition control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 6400, effect display control means 2320 executes a hold-ahead effect display control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control unit 2320 displays the display command transmission control process {although details are omitted, for example, from the information transmission / reception control unit 2400 on the sub main control unit 2320 side to the sub information on the sub sub control unit 2310 side. This corresponds to processing for transmitting a command related to display processing to the transmission / reception control means 2450 (an example of command setting processing will be described later). Based on the received command, the image display control means 2313 on the side of the sub-sub control unit 2310 is configured to execute the image display processing}, and the repetition processing routine is terminated.

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

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 5600 in FIG. First, in step 5602, the on-hold information display control unit 2323 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a, and receives a new on-hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5602, in step 5604, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 displays the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a (in this example, the first main game and the second main game). "1" is added to the counter that is also used for both the purpose and the upper limit value is 8. Next, in step 5606, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 temporarily stores the hold information in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main controller 1000 (particularly, , A random value related to the main game symbol lottery, and in this example, the first main game and the second main game are combined and temporarily stored according to the winning order, the first main game side or the second main game The game side type is also temporarily stored), and the process proceeds to step 5620.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5602, in step 5610, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and has received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main controller 1000 side? Determine whether or not. If YES in step 5610, in step 5612, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Next, in step 5614, the drawing hold information display control unit 2323 deletes the holding information related to the symbol variation from the drawing holding information temporary storage unit 2323a and shifts the remaining holding information. Next, in step 5616, the effect display control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 5620.

  Next, in step 5620, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 makes full use of the effect display means 2310 on the effect display device 2140 (particularly the drawing hold display unit 2312), and the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. The same number of on-hold display lamps as the on-screen drawing on-hold counter value are turned on and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 5700). If No in step 5610, the process moves to step 5620.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 5700 in FIG. First, in step 5702, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 5702, in step 5704, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 5706, the figure display content determination unit 2322a determines the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the figure variation content determination. With reference to the lottery table 2322a-1, the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined and temporarily stored in the equipment display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Here, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol (in this example, “1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 7B”), there are three numbers as decorative symbols. For example, in the case of a losing symbol, a symbol that does not have three numbers can be exemplified. Moreover, as a variation aspect of a decoration symbol, determining reach variation aspects, such as a non-reach, a normal reach, and a super reach, based on the variation aspect (variation time) concerning a main game symbol can be illustrated.

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

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

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

  Next, in step 5830, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, the main control device 1000 side determines the main game. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 5830, in step 5832, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2322d. Next, in step 5834, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 6000). To do. In addition, also when it is No at step 5810 or step 5830, it transfers to the following process (the display control process during special game of step 6000).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display control processing during special game according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6004, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6004, in step 6006 and step 6008, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display is performed (appropriate display may be performed based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 6012. In the case of No in step 6002, the process proceeds to step 6012.

  Next, in step 6012, the effect display control means 2320 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (type of game play or jackpot Etc. based on the above etc.) Next, in step 6014, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6014, in step 6016, the effect display control means 2320 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 (it may be appropriately displayed based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 6018, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to the next process (error notification control process in step 6200). It should be noted that if the determination is No in step 6004 or step 6014, the process proceeds to the next process (error notification control process in step 6200).

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Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the maximum hold time production mode transition control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a determines whether or not the maximum hold time effect mode execution flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination unit 2325a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is switched from off to on, in other words, It is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation has started. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and the variation mode of the main game symbol in the symbol variation is selected at the maximum hold time. It is confirmed whether or not the variation mode (in this example, the variation mode “SP”). Next, in step 6208, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a determines whether or not the variation mode of the main game symbol is “SP” based on the confirmation result (in this example, in the present example, Such a process is performed to determine whether or not the hold number is the maximum, but the current hold number is directly checked to determine whether or not the current hold number is the maximum. You may). In the case of Yes in step 6208, in step 6210, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a is specified as the main game symbol variation mode based on the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. The presence or absence of a hold (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “trigger hold”) for which a change mode (for example, a change mode “A3, B3” that changes for a long time) is scheduled to be selected is confirmed. Next, in step 6212, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination unit 2325a determines whether or not the trigger hold exists in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2323a based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a adds 1 to the counter value of the effect mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1. Next, in step 6216, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a executes effect mode transfer availability lottery based on the counter value of the effect mode transfer condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1. Here, in the present embodiment, the greater the counter value of the production mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1, the easier it is to win. For example, if the counter value = “1”, the winning probability is “1”. / 4 ”, if the counter value =“ 2 ”, the winning probability is“ 1/2 ”, and if the counter value =“ 3 ”, the winning probability is“ 3/4 ”, and the counter value =“ 4 ”. If it is above, it can be mentioned that the winning probability is “1/1”. Next, in step 6218, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination unit 2325a determines whether or not the effect mode transition availability lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6218, in step 6220, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination unit 2325a is initially set to the maximum value of the hold in the counter value of the maximum hold time effect mode stay game number counter in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324. A value (8 in this example) is set (however, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of hold until the trigger hold is consumed may be set as an initial value). Next, in step 6224, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to display the “hold prefetch effect mode” at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6226, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means 2325a turns on the flag indicating that the maximum hold time effect mode is being executed in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and performs the next process (hold pre-read effect display control in step 6400). Process). In the case of No in step 6204, step 6212, or step 6218, the process proceeds to the next process (holding pre-reading effect display control process in step 6400). Note that, when configured as in this example, the counter value of the production mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 is not counted up if there is no trigger hold even when the hold number reaches the maximum. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration is such that the counter value of the production mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 is counted up when the number of hold is maximum even if there is no trigger hold. (The purpose is to give a privilege to the holding itself until the number of holdings reaches the maximum).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6208, in step 6230, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means 2325a determines whether or not the number of holds temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a is zero. . In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means 2325a clears the counter value of the effect mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 (zero clear), and performs the next process (hold prefetch in step 6400). The process proceeds to the effect display control process. In the case of No in step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (holding pre-reading effect display control process in step 6400). Here, this process is a process of clearing the counter value of the production mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1, and in this example, the condition for clearing is based on the fact that the number of holds is zero. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a case where the counter value of the production mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 is not counted up again within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) from when the counter value is counted up. It is good also as the conditions for the said clear. Further, as a converse idea, it may be configured not to clear the counter value of the effect mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325a-1 until the effect mode transition availability lottery is won. Winning the lottery is a condition for clearing).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6202, in step 6240, the hold prefetching effect execution availability determination means 2325a, in other words, whether or not the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c has been switched from on to off. For example, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation of the decorative symbol has ended under the situation of the “holding prefetch effect mode”. In the case of Yes in step 6240, in step 6242, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination unit 2325a decrements (decrements) the counter value of the maximum hold time effect mode stay game number counter in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324. Next, in step 6244, the hold prefetch effect execution possibility determination means 2325a determines whether or not the counter value of the maximum hold time effect mode stay game number counter in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is zero. In the case of Yes in step 6244, in step 6246, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means 2325 a erases the display indicating “hold pre-reading effect mode” displayed at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6248, the hold pre-reading effect execution availability determination means 2325a turns off the flag indicating that the hold maximum time effect mode is being executed in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and performs the next processing (hold pre-read effect display control in step 6400). Process). In the case of No in step 6240 and step 6244, the process proceeds to the next process (holding pre-reading effect display control process in step 6400).

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. It is configured so that game balls are alternately distributed to either of them, and is configured to perform holding and holding digestion based on the order of entering the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. As a result, it is easy to hold up to the upper limit (8 in this example) of both holdings during normal games, and the pre-determined result of the holding contents is a predetermined content (in this example, a fluctuation that varies for a long time) When it is found that there is a hold in the form “A3, B3”), a notification that the game content to be executed in the future is scheduled to be the predetermined content (in this example, “hold prefetch effect mode”) Is (In this example, there is a trigger hold and that the upper limit of the number of both holds has been reached). Since the winning probability related to the execution availability lottery can be high every time it is satisfied, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from stopping. In addition, as in the present embodiment, compared to a conventional pachinko gaming machine, the upper limit of the number of hold in the normal game is increased (conventional is 4, is 8 in this example) For players, there is a risk that the willingness to hold up to the upper limit of the number of holds will decline, but like this embodiment, to see a special effect for the player who has held up to the upper limit of the number of holds Such a problem can be solved by giving the privilege of being able to.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, notification of the fact that the game content to be executed in the future is scheduled to be the predetermined content (in this example, the display indicating “hold pre-reading effect mode”) is executed. Even if the lottery execution condition related to the availability lottery (in this example, the trigger hold exists and the upper limit of the number of both sides is reached) is satisfied, the notification is made if the availability lottery is not won. For example, when the notification is not executed, the situation where the presence of the trigger hold itself is completely denied even though the hold is held up to the upper limit is avoided. In the point that it is difficult for the player to determine which hold is the trigger hold, as well as avoiding a situation where the game's interest is reduced. And thus capable of above.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 determines whether or not the hold maximum time effect mode execution flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 has been switched from OFF to ON. It is determined whether or not the mode has been shifted to “mode”. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 pre-determines whether the main game symbol is a lottery result based on the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. To do. Next, in step 6406, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 determines whether or not there is a hold on which the winning lottery result of the main game symbol is won based on the prior determination result. In the case of Yes in Step 6406, in Step 6408, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 determines whether or not it has been won in a predetermined effect distribution lottery (for example, winning in 1/2). In the case of Yes in step 6408, in step 6410, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 turns on the big hit pre-notification effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to step 6420. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6406 or step 6408, in step 6412, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 determines whether or not a win has been won in a predetermined effect distribution lottery (for example, winning in 1/2). In the case of Yes in step 6412, in step 6416, the hold prefetch effect display control unit 2325 turns on the hold countdown effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324, and proceeds to step 6420. If NO in step 6412, in step 6418, the hold prefetch effect display control unit 2325 turns on the background image switching effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324, and the process proceeds to step 6420. In step 6420, the hold-ahead look-and-play effect display control means 2325 makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310, and after the currently changing symbol change (that is, the main game symbol change) at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. After the change relating to the mode “SP”, it is displayed that one of the “big hit announcement effect”, “holding countdown effect”, or “background image switching effect” is scheduled to be executed, and the process proceeds to Step 6422. To do. In the case of No in step 6402, the process proceeds to step 6422.

  Next, in step 6422, the hold-prefetch effect display control means 2325 determines whether or not the variation relating to the variation mode “SP” of the main game symbol currently being executed has ended. In the case of Yes in step 6422, in step 6500, the hold-prefetch effect display control means 2325 executes a jackpot pre-notification effect display control process described later. Next, in step 6600, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 executes a hold countdown effect display control process described later. Next, in step 6700, the hold prefetch effect display control means 2325 executes a background image switching effect display control process described later, and proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000). In the case of No in step 6422, the process proceeds to the next process (display command transmission control process in step 7000).

<Director-announcement production>
Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the jackpot notification effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the jackpot notice announcement display control means 2325b determines whether or not the jackpot notice notice execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the jackpot notice announcement display control means 2325b turns off the jackpot notice notice execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6506, the big hit pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b turns on the big hit pre-notification effect executing flag in the general effect temporary information storage unit 2324. Next, in step 6508, the big hit pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to display that “big hit pre-notification effect” is executed at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. , Step 6510 is entered. In the case of No in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510.

  Next, in step 6510, the big hit pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b determines whether or not the big hit pre-notification effect executing flag in the general effect information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 6510, in step 6512, the jackpot notification effect display control means 2325 b makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 and keeps any of the existing holds at the predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. It is displayed that a jackpot will be generated due to the symbol fluctuation related to the suspension (as a result, prior notification will be given before the jackpot is generated). Next, in step 6514, the jackpot pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b determines whether or not the hold is newly digested based on the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. In the case of Yes in step 6514, in step 6516, the jackpot first notice effect display control means 2325b holds that is a big hit out of the existing hold display lamps (currently displayed on the drawing hold display unit 2312). An image (for example, “×” mark) indicating that it is not a big hit hold is additionally displayed on the hold display lamps related to hold other than (excluded hold with “×” mark already displayed) It is preferable to configure so that the process proceeds to step 6522. In the case of No in step 6514, the process proceeds to step 6522.

  Next, in step 6522, the big hit pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not the big hit symbol variation has ended. In the case of Yes in step 6522, in step 6524, the big hit pre-announcement effect display control means 2325b turns off the big hit pre-notification effect execution flag in the general effect temporary information storage unit 2324 and returns to the calling source of this subroutine. In the case of No in step 6510 or step 6522, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. It is configured so that game balls are alternately distributed to either of them, and is configured to perform holding and holding digestion based on the order of entering the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. Under the circumstances, if it is determined that there is a hold that results in a big hit in the pre-determined result of the hold content, it is configured to be able to notify in advance that it is definite that a big jackpot will occur in the future. For a player who has been notified in advance, attention will be focused on whether a big hit occurs on the first main game side or a big win occurs on the second main game side. And, as in this embodiment, it is more advantageous for the player that a big hit occurs on the second main game side than on the first main game side (in this example, the maximum number of rounds) Is likely to be relatively large, and the number of balls that can be obtained can be relatively large). Since the symbol variation is executed alternately, the interest of the game is improved even after the advance notice (it is possible to make the player feel like a big hit on the second main game side) )

  In the present embodiment, after notifying in advance that it is definite that a big hit will occur in the future, the hold display lamp relating to the hold other than the hold that becomes a big win indicates that it is not a big hit hold. An image is added and displayed (by an effect method such as an erasing method), and an effect that causes the player to expect a big hit on the first main game side or the second main game side is executed. Although the interest is improved, the technique for improving the interest of the game is not limited to this. In that case, for example, after notifying in advance that it is definite that a big hit will occur in the future, at the time when a new symbol change is started, the big hit occurrence expectation on the second main game side is notified. (For example, as part of the notice effect at the time of the change of the symbol, a message such as “Expected expectation of big hit on the second main game side = 50%”) may be displayed. In addition, for example, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by adopting a mini-game that allows the player to find out which of the holds will cause a big hit. More specifically, for example, the image is different from the hold display image displayed on the drawing hold display unit 2312 (or may be the hold display image itself), and includes the number of holds and the use of the hold. An image that can be notified of the order (hereinafter also referred to as a dummy hold display image) is displayed, and one of the dummy hold display images is selected by the player {for example, operation of a so-called sub-input button (for example, , Selection by rotation of the jog dial). Then, at the appropriate timing (for example, when the symbol fluctuates), it is configured to notify in advance the result of the hold in the digestion order corresponding to the selected dummy hold display image. By configuring in this way, it is possible to improve the interactiveness between the gaming machine and the player, and to further improve the interest of the game. In addition, when adopting such a production method, it is disadvantageous if it is configured to be executed only at the time of the first main game side holding suspension (at the time of symbol variation) that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to enhance the interest of the production at the time of symbol variation on the first main game side.

<Reserved countdown production>
Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the hold countdown effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c determines whether or not the hold countdown effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6602, in Step 6604, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c turns off the hold countdown effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6606, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c turns on the hold countdown effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6608, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to display that the “hold countdown effect” is executed at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6610, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c sets a predetermined initial value (7 in this example) to the counter value of the subtraction counter in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6612, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c confirms the winning order of the trigger hold in step 6210 (synonymous with the digestion order), and proceeds to step 6620 (note that there are a plurality of trigger holds). In such a case, it may be configured such that one hold is processed by giving priority to a hold that is a big win or giving priority to a hold that is the last winning order). In the case of No in step 6602, the process proceeds to step 6620.

  Next, in step 6620, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c determines whether or not the hold countdown effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 6620, in step 6622, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325 c makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 and subtracts in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. The countdown display of the same number as the counter value of the counter is executed (for example, when the counter value is 7, a message indicating that the countdown is remaining = 7 is displayed, or when the counter value is 7, the counter value Display the same number of dummy hold display images as described above, etc.). Next, in step 6624, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c determines whether or not the trigger hold has been consumed based on the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. In the case of Yes in step 6624, in step 6626, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c sets the final target value (for example, 0) to the counter value of the subtraction counter in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and the step The process shifts to 6632. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6624, in step 6628, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c uses the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a to complete the hold before the trigger hold. It is determined whether it has been done. In the case of Yes in step 6628, in step 6630, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c gradually changes the counter value of the subtraction counter in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 from the initial value to the final target value. An approximate value to be approximated is set, and the process proceeds to step 6632. Here, as an example of processing for setting such approximate values, a value that is less than the counter value is randomly determined and subtracted from the counter value of the subtraction counter in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324. {Furthermore, the subtraction value may be different between when the first main game side is on hold and when the second main game side is on hold (for example, the subtraction value is lower in the latter than in the former). Big, etc.)}. In the case of No in step 6628, the process proceeds to step 6632.

  Next, in step 6632, the hold countdown effect display control means 2325c refers to the main information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not the symbol variation related to the trigger hold has ended. In the case of Yes in step 6632, in step 6634, the on-hold countdown effect display control means 2325c turns off the on-hold countdown effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and returns to the caller of this subroutine. If NO in step 6620 or step 6632, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. It is configured so that game balls are alternately distributed to either of them, and is configured to perform holding and holding digestion based on the order of entering the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. If it is determined that there is a trigger hold whose pre-determined result of the hold content is the predetermined content (in this example, the variation mode “A3, B3” that varies for a long time), It is configured to be able to report information that gradually approximates from the initial value to the final target value at the time of digestion of the hold, and at the time of digestion of the trigger, the final target value can be reported Configured to Therefore, for the player, based on the information that approximates in stages, whether the symbol variation when the final target value is reached is the first main game side or the second main game side It becomes game nature to guess and enjoy. And, as in this embodiment, it is more advantageous for the player that a big hit occurs on the second main game side than on the first main game side (in this example, the maximum number of rounds) Is likely to be relatively large, and the number of balls that can be obtained can be relatively large). Since the symbol change is executed alternately, the interest of the game in such a game is improved (it is possible to give the player the feeling that a big hit is generated on the second main game side) )

  In the present embodiment, when the information that approximates stepwise from the initial value to the final target value is configured to be able to be notified, only the effect method in the so-called countdown format is illustrated, It is not limited at all. In that case, it is good also as the production | presentation method by a count-up form, and you may employ | adopt the production | presentation method which repeats countdown and countup (or no change), and converges to a certain value. Also, the expression method is not particularly limited, and for example, it may be expressed by a dummy hold display image as described above, or may be expressed by a so-called meter display. Furthermore, even if it is not expressed by an image, an expression by an object such as an up-and-down movement of a movable body accessory or an expression by an acoustic (for example, expressing a stepwise increase by a scale such as de → le → mi) is adopted. May be.

  In this embodiment, each time a hold before the trigger hold is consumed, an approximate value that is approximated stepwise from the initial value to the final target value is set. When the digestion order of the hold is found, a pattern that approximates in stages may be determined in advance. {For example, when the fourth hold is a trigger hold and the initial value is 7, During the first suspended digest: 3 subtraction (7 → 4), during the second retained digest: 1 subtract (4 → 3), during the third retained digest: 2 subtracted (3 → 1), the fourth retained digest Hour: 1 subtraction (1 → 0)}. In such a configuration, since the degree of approximation at the time of each on-hold digestion is known in advance, the degree of approximation is indicated on the hold display image (or dummy hold display image) displayed on the drawing hold display unit 2312. ) Can also be expressed by the display color. In the case of such a configuration, as in the above-described example, the player can operate the dummy hold display image (for example, the digestion order in the dummy hold display image can be changed). It is also possible to replace patterns that are approximated in terms of accuracy. By configuring in this way, it is possible to improve the interactiveness between the gaming machine and the player, and to further improve the interest of the game.

<Background image switching effect>
Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of background image switching effect display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d determines whether or not the background image switching effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d turns off the background image switching effect execution permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 6706, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d turns on the background image switching effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, at step 6708, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to display that “background image switching effect” is to be executed at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. , Step 6710 is entered. If NO in step 6702, the process proceeds to step 6710.

  Next, in step 6710, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d determines whether or not the background image switching effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 6710, in step 6712, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d is based on the hold information temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a, and the breakdown of the existing hold (from Specifically, the total number k1 held on the first main game side and the total number k2 held on the second main game side are derived, and the difference value k that is “k2−k1” is calculated. Next, in Step 6714, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d determines whether or not the difference value k is less than zero, in other words, whether or not the total number k1 on the first main game side is larger. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6714, in step 6716, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to generate a big hit with a small number of earned balls at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. A background image indicating that the situation is easy to perform is displayed, and the process proceeds to step 6722. Here, when displaying the background image, it is preferable that the type of the background image is determined based on the difference value k (for example, when the difference value k = −1, the background image is determined). “Yellow” is displayed. When the difference value k = −2, the background image “blue” is displayed. When the difference value k = −3 or less, the background image “white” is displayed. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6714, in step 6718, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d determines whether or not the difference value k is greater than or equal to zero, in other words, the total number k2 of holdings on the second main game side. It is determined whether there are more people. In the case of Yes in step 6718, in step 6720, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to generate a big hit with a large number of earned balls at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140. A background image indicating that the situation is easy to perform is displayed, and the process proceeds to step 6722. Here, when displaying the background image, it is preferable to determine the type of the background image based on the difference value k (for example, when the difference value k = 1, the background image “ “Green” is displayed. When the difference value k = 2, the background image “pink” is displayed, and when the difference value k = 3 or more, the background image “red” is displayed. In the case of No in step 6718, in other words, when the total number k1 held on the first main game side and the total number k2 held on the second main game side are the same, in step 6721, the background image switching effect display is performed. The control means 2325d makes full use of the sub-sub control unit 2310 to display a predetermined background image (for example, background image “gray”) at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to Step 6722.

  Next, at step 6722, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d satisfies a predetermined effect end condition (for example, at the end of symbol variation that becomes a big hit, at the end of the “hold prefetch effect mode”, etc.). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6722, in step 6724, the background image switching effect display control means 2325d turns off the background image switching effect executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and returns to the caller of this subroutine. If No in step 6710 or step 6722, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed into the common entrance 2610 is one of the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110. It is configured so that game balls are alternately distributed to either of them, and is configured to perform holding and holding digestion based on the order of entering the first main game start port 2210 or the second main game start port 2110. If it is found that there is a trigger hold whose pre-determined result of the hold content is the predetermined content (in this example, the fluctuation mode “A3, B3” that changes for a long time), it exists. Output information (in this example, the type of background image) that reports (suggests) the breakdown based on the breakdown of breakdowns (the breakdown of the total number of holds on the first main game side and the total number of holds on the second main game side) Because it is configured to be possible For the informed player, whether or not a big hit is likely to occur on the first main game side or whether a big hit is likely to occur on the second main game side is output. It becomes game nature to enjoy by guessing based on the information. And, as in this embodiment, it is more advantageous for the player that a big hit occurs on the second main game side than on the first main game side (in this example, the maximum number of rounds) Is likely to be relatively large, and the number of balls that can be obtained can be relatively large). Since the symbol change is executed alternately, the interest of the game in such a game is improved (it is possible to give the player the feeling that a big hit is generated on the second main game side) )

  In addition, both the first main game side and the second main game side of the <hit hit announcement effect>, <hold countdown effect>, and <background image switching effect> that are so-called hold prefetch effects shown in the present embodiment. It is configured to be triggered by the fact that it has been held up to the upper limit (8 in this example), but it is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may perform, when it turns out that the hold | maintenance and trigger hold | maintenance which become a big hit exist according to a result. Further, when it is found that there is a big hit hold or trigger hold (in this example, there is a hold for which the variation mode “A3, B3” is scheduled to be executed in step 6612). Even if it is found that the symbol variation that takes a long time is performed at the time of the symbol variation that is executed until the suspension is completed (for example, in step 6612, the variation mode “ In the case where there is a hold on which “A2, B2” is scheduled to be executed), it may be configured not to execute the hold prefetching effect (avoidance of a smooth execution of continuous effects). To do that). However, both of these effects have the possibility of both “whether a big hit will occur on the first main game side or a big win on the second main game side” during the execution of the hold prefetching effect? Since a certain point is an important factor for enhancing the interest of the game, both the first main game side and the second main game side hold the contents of the hold (especially relatively advantageous for the player). It is desirable that there is a hold on the second main game side). Therefore, in order to ensure such a precondition, it is configured so that these effects can be executed (especially on the second main game side hold) in a situation where the hold content on the second main game side can be determined in advance. In a situation where the content cannot be determined in advance, it is desirable not to pre-determine the content held on the first main game side and to prevent these effects from being executed). An operation of distributing a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls toward the second main game start port 2110 after distributing a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls toward the game start port 2210. It is also possible to repeat the configuration, and it is supplemented that the configuration is particularly effective when configured in this way}. Further, when executing the hold pre-reading effect, for example, the hold number on one of the main game sides (for example, the second main game side) is the hold number on the other main game side (for example, the first main game side), for example. A configuration that makes it possible to execute a hold prefetching effect based on a hold on the one main game side only under more circumstances, or a big hit within a hold on one of the main game sides (for example, the first main game side) A configuration in which a hold prefetch effect based on hold on the other main game side (for example, the second main game side) can be executed only in a situation where there is a hold that becomes, may be adopted.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 First main game start entrance entrance judgment means 1112 Second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, 1113 Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judgment means 1120 Random number Acquisition determination execution means, 1121 First main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1123 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 First main game symbol hold means 1131a First Main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Second main game symbol hold means 1132a Second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1133 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Winning lottery means 1135a Special game transition determining means, 1135b winning / no-win lottery table 1135b- First main game success / failure lottery table, 1135b-3 Second main game success / failure lottery table 1140 Symbol content determination means, 1141 First main game content determination means 1141a First main game content determination lottery table, 1142 Second main game Content determination means 1142a Second main game content determination lottery table, 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table, 1150 Display control means 1151 First main game symbol control means, 1151a First main game symbol variation time Management means 1151a-1 First main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 Second main game symbol control means 1152a Second main game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 Second main game symbol variation management timer 1154 Main game symbol Hold release control means, 1153 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1153a Auxiliary game Pattern change time management means, 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Open timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special Game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 Game state temporary storage means 1191 First main Game state temporary storage means, 1191a First flag temporary storage means 1191b First main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1192 Second main game state temporary storage means 1192a Second flag temporary storage means, 1192b Second main game symbol information temporary storage hand Step 1193 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1193a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1194 Special game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1301 Command transmission buffer 1400 Means 2000 Game peripheral device 2210 First main game start port, 2211 First entrance detection device 2130 First main game symbol display device, 2131 First main game symbol display unit 2132 First main game symbol hold display unit, 2110 Second Main game start port 2111 Second ball detection device, 2110 (2) 2-2 Main game start port 2111 (2) 2-2 ball detection device, 2112 Electric accessory 2230 Second main game symbol display device, 2231 2nd main game symbol display unit 2232 2nd main game symbol hold display unit, 2120 1st big prize opening 2121 1st winning detection device, 2122 1st electric winning combination 2220 2nd big winning opening, 2221 2nd winning detection device 2222 2nd electric winning combination, 2410 auxiliary game entrance 2411 entrance detection device, 2420 auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2320 Production display control means (sub-main control board), 2321 Display information reception unit 2321a Main side information temporary storage unit, 2322 Decoration symbol display control unit 2322a Drawing means 2322a-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322c Drawing display related information temporary storage means, 2322d Drawing variation time management timer 2323 Drawing hold information display control means, 2323a Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2324 General information temporary storage means, 2325 Hold prefetch effect display control Means 2325a Reservation pre-reading effect execution possibility determination means, 2325a-1 Effect mode transition condition satisfaction number counter 2325b Big hit pre-notification effect display control means, 2325c Reservation countdown effect display control means 2325d Background image switching effect display control means, 2400 Information transmission / reception control means 2310 effect display means (sub-sub control board), 2450 sub-information transmission / reception control means 2313 image display control means, 2313a image display-related information temporary storage means 2311 decoration symbol display area, 2312a first hold display section 2312b second hold display section, 3000 Prize ball payout control device

Claims (1)

A game area where the game ball rolls,
A first start port disposed on the gaming area;
A second starting port disposed on the gaming area;
A first identification information display unit capable of displaying the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of displaying the second identification information;
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
A secondary game unit that controls information output to the information output unit,
The main game part is
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
A second random number obtaining means for obtaining a second random number based on a game ball entering the second starting port;
First game content determination means for determining the first game content based on the first random number;
Second game content determination means for determining a second game content based on the second random number;
Based on the first game content, first game progress control means for progressing the game by displaying the first identification information in a variably stopped display,
Based on the content of the second game, second game progress control means for advancing the game by displaying the second identification information in a variably stopped display,
Game state transition control for controlling to shift to a game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game progress related to the first game content or the result of the game progress related to the second game content becomes a predetermined result Means,
When the first random number or the second random number is acquired, the acquired first random number or the second random number is permitted until the determination of the first game content or the second game content is permitted. Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing information relating to two random numbers as a hold;
And a information transmission means for transmitting information about the game to the sub game side,
The subsidiary game part is
And information receiving means for receiving information regarding the game sent from the main game unit side,
Based on said information receiving means the information on the game received by the first game content and / or determining things before the executability pre effect on the basis of the information relating to a game of the second game content is determined in the future Production execution determination means,
If variable display aspect of an variable display mode of the first identification information determined future by the execution determination of the pre-rendering in pending or second identification information is found to be predetermined variation display mode, the pre-directing one A specific pre-production can be executed as an aspect,
The specific pre-production is
Information on the predetermined initial amount is notified in the information output unit,
After the game content determination in the certain hold, the information output unit informs the information that becomes a predetermined target amount,
An amount closer to the target amount than the previous display amount notified by the information output unit before the game content determination every time the game content determination in the hold related to the order prior to the certain hold The information output unit is configured to notify the information related to the display amount this time,
The absolute amount of the difference between the current display quantity and the previous display content is configured to obtain differs every time the game content determination in pending before the order according to the certain pending,
In addition to notifying the information that changes toward the predetermined target amount by the specific pre-production, informing of the sub information in which one display mode is selected from among a plurality of display modes in relation to the information A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is executable .

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