JP6409591B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  As a recent pachinko game machine, a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability is made when a game ball enters the starting opening on the game board surface (game area), and if the big hit lottery is won, The mainstream is pachinko gaming machines that transition to the state and can open a large winning opening provided on the game board surface to obtain a large number of prize balls. Within the pachinko gaming machine configured in this way, there is a probability-changing gaming state that increases the winning probability in the jackpot lottery and a time-reducing gaming state that increases the efficiency of symbol variation for notifying the lottery result in the jackpot lottery There is also a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the game by creating a game progress state that is advantageous to the player by these game states.

JP2013-90917A JP 2009-106576 A

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

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) into which a game ball can enter;
A variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A specific area (for example, V prize opening C22) in which a game ball that has entered a variable prize opening (for example, the second large prize opening C20) can enter,
A displaceable member provided in a variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20), the hindering position that inhibits the entry into the specific area (for example, the V winning opening C22) and the specific area (For example, a lower shielding member C25) that is displaced to a non-inhibiting position that does not inhibit the entry to the ball (for example, the V winning opening C22);
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information (for example, first main game symbol display unit A21g, second main game symbol display unit B21g);
A main game unit (for example, a main control board M) for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls the effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), and the distribution variable member (for example, the lower shielding member C25) is a variable prize opening Regardless of whether the second grand prize winning opening C20 is in an open state or a closed state, the position is periodically displaced to either the inhibition position or the non-inhibition position based on a predetermined displacement mode. Has been
The main game part (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start opening (for example, first main game start opening A10, second main game start opening B10), Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
When random numbers are acquired by random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied. A random number temporary storage means (for example, symbol holding means MJ32) for temporarily storing the acquired random number and controlling the holding to occur,
When the change display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g, the second main game symbol, according to the determination content based on the random number related to the certain hold) Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C) for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit B21g);
After the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, variable winning opening opening game control means for executing a variable winning opening releasing game that can change the variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20) from the closed state to the open state ( For example, the small hit game control means MP40)
When a variable prize opening game is executed and there is a ball entering the specific area (for example, V prize opening C22), privilege grant control means (for example, special game control) for granting a privilege to the player. Means MP30);
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) to the side of the sub game section (for example, sub control board S) MT), and when the specific hold, which is the hold for which the identification information is scheduled to be stopped and displayed in the specific mode, occurs, the variable winning a prize opening (for example, the second big prize opening C20, for example) ) Is open and can be changed by the number of subsequent holds, which is the number of holds that can occur in the situation where the specific hold remains,
The sub game part (for example, the sub control board S)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game part (for example, main control board M) side;
Production display content control means (for example, production display control means SM20) for controlling the production display content displayed on the production display unit (eg, production display device SG),
The remaining time until the variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20) is opened after the specific suspension occurs, and the predetermined displacement relating to the distribution variable member (for example, the lower shielding member C25). The pachinko gaming machine is configured to display an effect display content for instructing a player not to change the number of subsequent holdings or to change the number of subsequent holdings based on an aspect. .

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an operation diagram relating to the second big prize opening 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 control board 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 control board 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 control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board 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 control board 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 control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the upper shielding member drive control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the lower shielding member drive control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the V winning opening entrance determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 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. 25 is a flowchart of the V prize assisting effect execution determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the V prize winning effect display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 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. 28 is an execution image diagram of the V prize assisting effect on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 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. 30 is a flowchart of the V-winning detection display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is an operation diagram of 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. “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Open state, open state” and “closed state, closed state” are, for example, in the configuration of a general big prize opening (so-called attacker), open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = non-winning state Easy state. Also, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as advance state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as retreat state) In a configuration (so-called velo-type attacker) that can take the following condition, the advance state = easy-to-win state and the evacuation state = non-easy-to-win state. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol For example, “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 after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Also, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but one entry (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers. The random number obtained by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, the random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number... Is referred to as one random number) . Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Game state” means, for example, a transition to a special game state rather than a non-stochastic game state in which a lottery probability for transition to a special game state or a special game state in which a special winning opening can be in an open state is a predetermined value. A probabilistic variable gaming state with a high lottery probability, an auxiliary gaming state with assistance for winning at the starting port that becomes a lottery opportunity for special games (so-called normal symbol short-time state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port In such a case, the variable member may be one or a combination of a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short notification time of the result of the variable member opening lottery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged so as to overlap each other, and the second main game start port A10 is present due to the presence of the first main game start port A10. The upper part of the game start opening B10 is blocked. Both the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) are both the second main game start opening B10. The game ball that is guided to the left and flows down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced at the center of the game area) is easily guided to the first main game start port A10, and the game that flows down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced at the center of the game area) The ball is configured not to be guided to the first main game start opening A10. Note that both the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) are the first main game start opening A10. You may comprise so that it may be induced | guided | derived to.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged so as to overlap each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port You may comprise so that A10 and 2nd main game start opening B10 may be spaced apart. In the case of such a configuration, a member for closing the upper part of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d may be provided. In addition, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided to the first main game start port A10, but is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10. While the game balls flowing down on the right side (based on the center of the game area) are difficult to be guided to the first main game start port A10, each start port is arranged so as to be easily guided to the second main game start port B10. Good. It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively.

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary game start opening H10 is such that the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is It is configured so that it is difficult to be guided {but is not limited to this, and it is configured so that a game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10. (For example, auxiliary game start ports H10 may be provided on the left and right sides of the game area D30, respectively.)}.

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

  Next, the first grand prize opening C10 has a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of the out opening D36 and below the second large winning opening C20. Specifically, the first grand prize opening C10 includes a first grand prize opening prize detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid C13). Here, the first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize opening C10. Is generated. The first grand prize opening electric accessory C11d changes the first big prize opening C10 to the first big prize opening C10 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (first). 1) The first prize winning solenoid C13 is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second grand prize opening C20 is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. The winning opening corresponding to the main game is located at the upper right of the opening D36 and at the upper right of the first big winning opening C10. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). The mouth solenoid C26), the upper shielding member C24 that can start driving at the start of the small hit game and hinder the flow down of the gaming ball to the lower shielding member C25, and the driving when the gaming machine is turned on. The lower shielding member C25 that can hinder the flow to the V winning opening C22, the V winning opening C22 that is an opportunity to shift to the special game by entering the ball at the small hit game, and the V winning opening C22 A V winning opening entrance detecting device C22s for detecting the entering of a game ball, a second large winning opening outlet C23 for discharging a gaming ball that has entered the second large winning opening C20, and a second large In order to detect a game ball entering the winning port outlet C23 Comprising a second bonus prize hole discharge detection device C23S, a. Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s. Next, the second big prize opening electric accessory C21d has the second big prize opening C20 in the second big prize opening C20 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a mode in which a horizontal rectangular shape is formed and the game ball is variable between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the big prize opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10). The internal structure of the second big prize opening C20 will be described later.

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

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) itself has a role to play and the first main game side decoration symbol (second main game side decoration symbol) is not displayed. In this case, the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device SG described later.

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 3 is an operation diagram relating to the second grand prize opening C20. More specifically, FIG. 3 illustrates an opening mode of the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 provided in the second big prize opening C20. It is an effect | action figure which concerns on whether a game ball can enter into the V winning opening C22 based on a closed aspect. In the present embodiment, if the game ball continues to be fired toward the second big prize opening C20 during the small hit game (if it keeps hitting right), the game is put into the second big prize opening C20. The ball is configured to enter a plurality of balls {for example, the opening mode of the second grand prize opening C20 (second big prize opening electric accessory C21d) is “0.2 second open → 0.8 second closed → 1 Second opening → 1 second closing → 1 second opening → closing ”), therefore, whether or not a game ball can enter the V winning opening C22 depends on whether or not the gaming ball in the second large winning opening C20 is below the upper shielding member C24. It is determined by whether or not the opening timing with the shielding member C25 is well matched. Hereinafter, the action of the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening C20 during the small hit game will be described in detail.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the second big prize opening C20 has an inside (as a flow path of game balls inside the second big prize opening C20) and enters the second big prize opening C20. The second grand prize opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the ball, the V winning opening C22, the V winning opening winning detection apparatus C22s for detecting the winning into the V winning opening C22, and the V winning opening C22 are not entered. A second grand prize port outlet C23, which is a discharge path for the game balls, and a second big prize port discharge detection device C23s for detecting a ball entering the second major prize port outlet C23, A lower shielding member C25 provided above the V winning opening C22 and an upper shielding member C24 provided above the lower shielding member C25. The upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 are separated from the game board ( A state of protruding from the player's front side (advanced state) and It is possible to inhibit the falling of the game ball by closing the closed state, and the state where the game ball is retracted into the game board (back side when viewed from the player) (retracted state). It is configured to be able to take an open state where it is possible or difficult to block (a game ball can drop) (this is a configuration like a so-called Vero-type attacker). More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the upper shielding member C24 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot reach or is difficult to reach the lower shielding member C25, and when the upper shielding member C24 is in the opened state. The game ball can reach or easily reach the lower shielding member C25. When the lower shielding member C25 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot reach or reach the V winning opening C22. When C25 is in the open state, the game ball is configured to reach or easily reach the V winning award C22. Next, a specific flow path of a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening C20 during the small hit game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening C20 during the small hit game has passed through the second big prize opening prize detection device C21s and is then closed in the closed state. It is guided to the member C24, and stops (is placed on the upper shielding member C24) in a region formed by the upper shielding member C24 and the inner wall surface of the second large winning opening C20 (referred to as a retaining region). In the present embodiment, since the stopping area is configured so that only one gaming ball can be placed, as shown in FIG. 3A, a certain gaming ball is placed in the stopping area. When the game ball is placed, the game ball guided into the second grand prize opening C20 after the placement timing of the game ball collides with the game ball placed on the upper shielding member C24. Thus, the flow path reaching the second grand prize port outlet detection device C23s and the second major prize port outlet C23 without passing through the upper shielding member C24 (it is impossible or difficult to enter the V prize port C22). The stopping area is configured such that the certain game ball is not pulled out of the stopping area due to an impact when the other game ball collides. Have been). Here, the right part of FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the XX cross section in FIG. As shown in the sectional view, in FIG. 3A, both the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 are closed (projected from the game board (toward the player as viewed from the player)) (the sectional view). In this case, it is understood that a game ball can be placed on the upper shielding member C24.

  Next, in FIG. 3A, when the upper shielding member C24 transitions from the closed state to the opened state (in this example, the upper shielding member C24 changes from the closed state to the opened state after 5 seconds from the small hit game start). The flow of the game ball when the game ball placed on the upper shielding member C24 falls below the upper shielding member C24 when the upper shielding member C24 is opened. Road) will be described with reference to FIGS. 3B and 3C.

  Next, in FIG. 3B, the upper shielding member C24 is opened (the game ball falls from the position of the upper shielding member C24), and the lower shielding member C25 is opened at the timing when it reaches the position of the shielding member C25. It is a figure which shows the flow path of the game ball when it is in a state. In this case, the game ball that has reached the position of the lower shielding member C25 is not blocked by the lower shielding member C25, and the V winning award winning detection device C22s and the V winning opening provided downstream of the lower shielding member C25. Can reach C22. Here, the lower part of FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the YY cross section in FIG. As shown in the cross-sectional view, in FIG. 3B, both the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 are in an open state {retracted into the game board (back side as viewed from the player) (the cross section). In the drawing, it is in a state of being accommodated in the right wall surface}, and the game ball dropped from the position of the upper shielding member C24 is lower than the position of the lower shielding member C25 without being obstructed by the lower shielding member C25. It is understood that it can fall.

  The above aspect {the aspect according to FIG. 3 (b)} will be described in more detail. The game ball flows from the position of the upper shielding member C24 to the position of the lower shielding member C25 until a substantially constant time (this example) , 0.2 second) is required, and whether or not the game ball that has fallen from the position of the upper shielding member C24 and reached the position of the lower shielding member C25 can enter the V winning opening C22 (whether the game ball falls) Whether the lower shielding member C25 is not obstructed) can be determined by whether the lower shielding member C25 is in an open state or a closed state after the certain time (in this example, 0.2 seconds) has elapsed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the timing at which the upper shielding member C24 is in the open state and the timing at which the lower shielding member C25 is in the open state are substantially simultaneous, it is possible to enter the game ball into the V prize opening C22. This may be possible (because both the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 are in the open state for 1 second), and at a certain fixed time (in this example, 0 for the lower shielding member C25). .2 seconds), even when the upper shielding member C24 is in the open state, it may be possible to enter the game ball into the V winning opening C22. Further, the substantially constant time (0.2 seconds in this example) is subtracted from the opening time of the lower shielding member C25 (1 second in this example) than the timing at which the lower shielding member C25 is opened. Even when the upper shielding member C24 is opened late by the time (0.8 seconds in this example), it may be possible to enter the game ball into the V winning opening C22.

  As described above, the stopping area has a structure in which only one game ball can be stopped. Here, in this example, the timing at which the upper shielding member C24 is opened (the timing at which the game ball falls from the position of the upper shielding member C24 and exits the stopping area) is a certain time after the small hit game is executed (this example Then, after 5 seconds). When a certain game ball is placed in the stop area, as described above, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 after the placement timing of the certain game ball is the certain game. It collides with the ball and is guided to the second grand prize port discharge detection device C23s and the second big prize port outlet C23 side. Therefore, only one game ball (game ball that can reach the position of the upper shielding member C24) can exist in the stop area until a certain time (in this example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after the small hit game is started. It becomes. Furthermore, in this example, the time required for the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening C20 to reach the position of the upper shielding member C24 is configured to be less than one second, and the second large The opening mode of the winning opening C20 (second large winning opening electric accessory C21d) is “0.2 second opening → 0.8 second closing → 1 second opening → 1 second closing → 1 second opening → closing”. Even if it is assumed that the game ball has entered the second big prize opening C20 during the third release (1 second release), the game ball reaches the position of the upper shielding member C24 to start the small hit game And less than 5 seconds. That is, in a period during which the upper shielding member C24 is in an open state (in this example, 1 second after 5 seconds to 6 seconds after the start of the small hit), a new game ball cannot reach the position of the upper shielding member C24. Or it becomes difficult to reach. As described above, in this example, when a certain small hit game is executed, the player can fall from the position of the upper shielding member C24 to the position of the lower shielding member C25 (can enter the V winning opening C22). The game ball is configured to be only one ball (only one ball per game per game).

  Next, in FIG. 3C, when the upper shielding member C24 is in an open state (the game ball falls from the position of the upper shielding member C24) and reaches the position of the lower shielding member C25, the lower shielding member C25 is It is a figure which shows the flow path of the game ball at the time of being a closed state. In such a case, the game ball that has reached the position of the lower shielding member C25 collides with the lower shielding member C25, which is in a state of protruding from the game board (toward the front side as viewed from the player) (closed state), and falls. It is inhibited (the ball entering the V winning opening C22 provided downstream of the lower shielding member C25 is inhibited). Thereafter, the game ball rolls on the lower shielding member C25 and is guided to the second big prize opening discharge detection device C23s and the second big prize opening discharge port C23. Here, the lower part of FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a ZZ cross section in FIG. As shown in the cross-sectional view, in FIG. 3C, the upper shielding member C24 is in the open state {retracted into the game board (the back side as viewed from the player) (in the right wall surface in the cross-sectional view). And the lower shielding member C25 is in the closed state {the state of protruding from the game board (toward the front as viewed from the player) (the state of protruding to the left in the cross-sectional view)}. It is understood that the game ball that has dropped from the position of the upper shielding member C24 is prevented from falling by the lower shielding member C25, and cannot flow down or is difficult to flow downstream from the position of the lower shielding member C25. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper shielding member C24 is set to be released after a certain time from the start of the small hit game (in this example, five seconds after the start of the small hit game) The lower shielding member C25 is configured to repeat the transition between the closed state and the opened state at a constant cycle (in this example, a cycle of 4 seconds) from when the power is turned on (the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 is periodic). Under the circumstances, whether or not to enter the V winning opening C22 is mainly determined by the timing at which the upper shielding member C24 is opened (in other words, the timing at which the small hit game starts) (lower shielding). (When a small hit game is scheduled to start when the timing at which the member C25 is opened and the timing at which the upper shielding member C24 is opened), a game ball can enter the V winning opening C22)

  The present embodiment is merely an example, and the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 are in a state in which the fall of the game ball cannot be inhibited or difficult to inhibit, and in a state in which the fall of the game ball can be inhibited or easily inhibited, Any structure can be used as long as the transition can be made, and other configurations are not limited at all.

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out a game ball based on the main control board M that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG, such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, A sub-control board S (in this example, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub-control unit SS are arranged on one board) for controlling execution of the lighting of the game effect lamp D26, error notification, etc., and these A power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board is mainly configured. Here, the sub-control board S is a sub-main control unit SM that controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as variation / stop of decorative symbols, sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS that performs display processing such as a decorative symbol change display / stop display and a hold display or a notice display on the effect display device SG. The main control board M, the winning ball payout control board KH, the sub-main control unit SM, and the sub-sub control unit SS are a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, and a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU and CPU RAM that temporarily stores data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is installed. Here, although not particularly illustrated, the ROM mounted on the main control board M may be configured not to provide an unused area in order to prevent a program or the like modified by an illegal act from being written. It is preferable (for example, all unused areas are filled with zeros, and used areas are filled in young addresses and written). Also, in order to prevent reference to data that is not normally referenced due to noise or fraudulent behavior, unused data (for example, data referenced in gaming machines with different specifications or used only for testing at the development stage) It is preferable that the data is not provided. Similarly, when the RAM area is used, it is preferable that the area is used at a young address and an unused program area is not provided. Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of each substrate and an electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

  First, the main control board M has a winning opening sensor Ns {the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s, the auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device H11s, 1st prize winning opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize winning prize winning detection apparatus C21s, general winning detection apparatus (not shown, the general winning entry is a winning entry with a winning ball but no symbol lottery. )}, Drive solenoids (not shown) such as the first big prize opening solenoid C13, the second big prize opening solenoid C26, etc., information display LEDs (not shown), etc. that are essential for the progress of the game It is electrically connected to the device and controls the progress of the game based on the input signal from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS). For example, information (commands) related to performance / game progress can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal. The game-related information can be output from an external device to an external device.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 4, the main control board M and the winning ball payout control board KH are configured to enable bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub-main control unit SM (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

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

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

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

  First, the main control board M has a game information control means MJ for controlling the acquisition of game information, a game content determination means MN for determining the contents of the game, and the progress of games such as special games and specific games. A game progress means MP that controls the current and past game states [e.g., a state related to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (time-reduced game state), special game state}, auxiliary game state (easily released state, Non-easily released state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbol and auxiliary game symbols, on / off status of various flags, game status during special game (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Game state temporary storage means MB and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4R big hit, lose} Information transmission control means MT (and command transmission buffer MT10 for accumulating unsent commands) for transmitting information relating to the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} And a prize ball payout determining means MH for controlling the prize ball payout control board KH so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  Here, the game information control means MJ determines whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the entrance determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of game balls to each entrance (starting opening, etc.), and the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, and holding control means MJ30 for temporarily storing the ball entering each starting port during the variable display as a holding ball within the upper limit number. doing. In addition, the game progression means MP directly determines the opening / closing of the display control means MP10 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d of the second main game start opening B10. From the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B for performing various related processes, the special game control means MP30 for controlling the special game more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the normal game And a small hit game control means MP40 for controlling a small hit game advantageous to the player, and a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred with respect to the first main game, the second main game and the auxiliary game. And a specific game control means MP50 for performing a process of shifting the gaming state based on the determination. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means MJ10 includes a first main game start entrance entrance determination means MJ11-A that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance A10, and a second main game start entrance. The second main game start port entrance determining means MJ11-B for determining whether or not a game ball has entered B10, and the auxiliary game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start port H10 In the first winning prize entrance determining means MJ11-C10 and the second winning prize opening C20, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first winning prize opening C10. A second prize winning entrance entry judging means MJ11-C20 that judges whether or not a game ball has entered, and a V prize entrance entrance that judges whether or not a game ball has entered the V prize opening C22. Determination means MJ11-V.

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

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is, for example, “0” to “65535” or “random number” assigned according to the type of random number (for example, a winning random number or a variation mode determining random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255”. The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like. By acquiring a random number by such a method, it is possible to generate an aperiodic random number that is difficult to be predicted by the player. Conversely, for example, in the case of a method for generating a next random number using a random number used in a certain lottery, the next random number is likely to be predicted. Therefore, when generating a random number, it is preferable to generate a new random number without using the random number used in the previous lottery.

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

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

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

  Next, the game content determination means MN makes a special game if the result of the lottery is a winning lottery means MN10 for lottery of whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is open. Special game transition determining means MN20 for determining the transition of each symbol, for example, symbol content determining means MN40 for determining the stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number, and each random number Based on the above, a variation mode determining means MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, and a V prize opening control means MN60 for controlling processing relating to the entry of a game ball into the V prize opening C22 Have. Here, the success / failure lottery means MN10 is a first main game winner / rejection lottery means MN11-A that performs a success / failure lottery on the first main game symbol, and a second main game winner / rejection lottery unit that performs a success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol. It has MN11-B and auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H for making a winning / notifying lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbols. Here, the first main game success / failure lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winner / rejection lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol. The first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the success / failure lottery on the second main game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol on / off lottery Each of which has an auxiliary gaming success / failure lottery table MN11ta-H that is referred to when performing. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Here, when executing the lottery determination based on the main game random number, the success / failure lottery means MN10 determines whether or not the main game random number value is the same as any one of all the winning random number values, If some or all of the random number values are continuous numbers, the main game random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value of the hit random number value and is determined to determine whether it is greater than or equal to the lower limit value. . By executing such determination as to whether or not it is correct, accurate determination processing can be executed. On the contrary, when the determination is made by comparison with only the upper limit of the hit random number range, or only with the lower limit, the value at the end of the random number range (for example, when the range of the random number value is 0 to 1023, 0 or 1023) needs to be a random number value, making it vulnerable to fraud (for example, fraudulent action of passing current through the main control board M, where all bits in the storage area are likely to be 0 or 1). There is a risk of end. In this example, one lottery is executed using one random number {when a plurality of random numbers are used for one lottery (so-called two-stage lottery is executed), two random numbers are used. Because it needs to be prevented from synchronizing}.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the small hit game control means MP40 is a small hit game timer MP41t for measuring the time during execution of the small hit game, and a discharge standby timer MP41t-2 for measuring the discharge standby time of the game ball related to the small hit game. And small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b for temporarily storing information related to the small hit game.

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

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is relatively extended (open time extension function). In addition, the time shortening game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The above-mentioned time-saving game end condition determining means MP52 may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (for example) In the case of pachinko machines with a so-called falling lottery function).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect display control means SM20 is a decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the decorative pattern variation mode and stop symbol determination processing and display control processing, and the decorative symbol display control processing that holds the decorative symbol hold count management and hold display processing. Information display control means SM22, background effect display control means SM23 for determining background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect display control means SM24 for controlling determination effect display processing and display control processing, and reach effect content Reach effect display control means SM25 that governs the determination process and display control process, hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 that governs whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed and the display control process, and a game ball has entered the V prize opening C22 V winning detection effect control means SM27 that controls the display control processing of the effect related to the effect.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 can notify the game result based on the information from the main control board M side in the decorative symbol {in this embodiment, the decorative symbol is a combination of three numerical symbols. Is a display for determining the display design content determining means SM21n for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode, and various types of information related to the symbol variation of the decorative symbol (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.) The display-related information temporary storage means SM21b and a drawing variation time management timer SM21t for measuring the variation time of the decorative symbol are provided. Here, the drawing display content determination means SM21n displays a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table SM21ta (not shown in detail for the table) which is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. In addition.

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

  Next, the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores information related to the background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the background effect based on the information from the main control board M side. And background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b.

  Next, the notice effect display control means SM24 is based on the information from the main control board M side, the notice effect display content determining means SM24n for determining the display content and display timing of the notice effect, and the information related to the notice effect display. Is temporarily stored in advance notice related information SM24b, and a power-on timer SM24t for measuring the elapsed time from power-on and measuring the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25.

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

  Next, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 temporarily stores hold prefetch effect execution availability determination means SM26k that determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on information from the main control board M side, and information related to the prefetch effect. Pre-read related information temporary storage means SM26b.

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

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

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

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

  From here, an example of a general processing flow in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. The flowchart is mainly composed of processing steps (illustrated by rectangles), judgments (illustrated by diamonds), flow lines (arrows), terminals indicating start / end / return, etc. (illustrated by rounded rectangles). . Moreover, when the details are illustrated in another flowchart among the processing steps, those referring to the other flowchart are illustrated as a subroutine (illustrated by a rectangle in which the left and right lines are double lines). . Here, in the development stage of gaming machines, gaming machines with different specifications are also developed at the same time, but in this example, a subroutine ( (Subroutines that are not normally used) are not left behind, and processing related to unused subroutines that are not normally executed due to noise or fraudulent actions is prevented from being executed.

  First, FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. Button) has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed intentionally by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at this timing). Alternatively, a command may be set at this timing and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in step 1008 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in the RAM). If YES in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up to the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored in the RAM of the main control board M in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and described later. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) in FIG. 11 is executed), the process proceeds to step 1018. . After step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  It should be noted that the initial value of the temporary storage area (RAM or the like) mounted on the main control board M is preferably configured not to be a value at which a special game is executed (immediately after starting the program processing, noise or fraudulent behavior). In order to prevent the special game from being erroneously executed when the process for determining whether to execute the special game has been executed.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, the main control board M executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control board M executes a small hit game control process described later. Next, in step 1800, the main control board M executes an upper shielding member drive control process which will be described later. Next, at step 1850, the main control board M executes a lower shielding member drive control process which will be described later. Next, in step 1900, the main control board M executes a V winning opening entrance determination process described later. Next, in step 1997, the main control board M (especially the winning ball payout determining means MH) receives the winning ball payout control process (drive control of the winning ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board KH is executed, and a process for managing the result is executed. Next, in step 1998, the main control board M executes an external signal output process (information output to the external terminal board, the hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1999, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit side), and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed. In the control command transmission process, the order in which commands are received on the sub-main control unit SM side is important (for example, the process is normally executed by receiving another command after receiving a certain command). In some cases, the commands are transmitted in the order in which the main control board M determines to transmit the commands (in the order in which the commands are set).

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

  Next, FIG. 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 start port entrance determining means MJ11-H determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes in the case of a gate) at the auxiliary game start port H10. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H sets the random number together with information on how many pieces are held, in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H. 1 is added, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 or step 1104, it transfers to the next process (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 second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H and the electric accessory releasing flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H to determine whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding means MJ32-H accesses the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary gaming symbol. . In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary gaming symbol determination means MN41-H refers to the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H to determine the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (flag state of the auxiliary gaming short time flag). In addition to the acquisition, the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H is referred to, and the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired auxiliary game side game state and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, the auxiliary game short time flag Is selected, the winning symbol is selected with a higher probability than in the case of being off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H sends the auxiliary game symbol change management timer MP11t-C to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C based on the auxiliary game side game state (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 MP11-H turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding means MJ32-H updates the holding information recorded in the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary gaming symbol. At the same time, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display section H21g.

  Next, at step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C to determine whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1230, the second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B 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 second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B determines the second main game based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag). A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is on, 0.5 seconds when the auxiliary game short time flag is off, and the predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric character in the start opening electric member release timer MP22t-B. Second). Next, in step 1234, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory releasing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. . Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game start port electric combination B11d. Next, in step 1238, the second main game start port electric player opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start port electric player opening timer MP22t-B, and determines the electric player's opening time. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B closes the second main game start port electric combination B11d and temporarily turns the auxiliary game state temporarily. The open flag of the electric accessory in the flag area of the storage means MB10-H is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, or step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start entrance entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start entrance A10. Is received. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A and determines the main game (especially the first main game). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the “side” is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning lottery random number for determining whether or not to win, a symbol lottery random number for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers to acquire are acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update periods and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. . Next, in step 1310, the hold control unit MJ30 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the hold control means MJ30 determines whether or not the main game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b is off. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the hold control means MJ30 pre-determines the result of the stored hold and the stop symbol based on the hold information (the lottery random number and symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1316, the hold control means MJ30 sets the command relating to the newly generated hold success / failure result and stop symbol information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM (step (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of 1999).

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

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

  In addition, it may be configured to transmit the main game content determination random number information, the failure random number delimiter information, the variation mode random number delimiter information, and the variation mode group information to the sub side at the timing when the hold occurs, The information to be transmitted to is not limited to this, but information related to the main game symbols that are stopped, information related to the main game symbols that are jackpots (number of special game rounds related to the main game symbols scheduled to stop, etc.) ), The number of holdings immediately after the winning of the holding (the number of holdings on the winning side of the first main game side or the second main game side may be only the holding number of both the first main game side and the second main game side) May be configured to transmit information related to the {the failure random number delimiter information refers to each gaming state and random number value (or random value range) on the first main game side (second main game side) And the lottery results are grouped together. One of random number delimiter information, for example, configured as a gaming state having a non-stochastic variable gaming state winning / losing lottery and a probability varying gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery result is more advantageous to the player than the non-stochastic variable gaming state In the probability variation gaming state or in the non-stochastic variation gaming state, it is lost, in the probability variation gaming state or in the non-probability variation gaming state, and in the probability variation gaming state, it is a hit. If is a non-stochastic game state, groupings such as losing can be given}.

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

  Next, in step 1338, the hold control means MJ30 preliminarily determines the stored change mode random number delimiter information and the change mode group related to the stored hold based on the hold information (variation mode determination random number) (variation mode random number delimiter information). And regarding the variation mode group, refer to the main game table 3 of FIGS. 13 and 14). Next, in step 1340, the hold control means MJ30 sends a command related to a new hold occurrence (such as a hold occurrence command of the second main game content determination random number, a command related to the variation mode random number separator information) to the sub-main control unit SM. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400).

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

  In step 1308 and step 1328, storage of the first main game content determination random number and storage of the second main game content determination random number are executed, but the main game content determination random number is stored in the RAM storage area of the main control board. Is stored, and only the information related to the “main game content determination random number” is stored in the byte storing the information related to the main game content determination random number (various timers). It is preferable to configure such that other information such as value is not stored) (when operating another data stored in the same 1 byte, information related to the main game content determination random number is rewritten due to noise or the like) To prevent it). In addition, with respect to the winning lottery random number, the change of the gaming state (from the gaming state related to the hold that has already been recorded) between the acquisition of the winning lottery random number and the execution of the winning lottery related to the winning lottery random number. Since not only the change but also the game state may change due to the newly generated hold, the game state at the time of the lottery execution related to the lottery random number may be unpredictable). Until the process is executed, the lottery random number is stored. In the second embodiment, the command to the sub-main control unit SM related to the hold information can be transmitted only at the occurrence of the hold related to the first main game in the non-time-saving game state, while the time-saving game state Is configured so that it can be transmitted only at the time of occurrence of the hold related to the second main game, but regardless of whether it is the hold related to the first main game or the hold related to the second main game in any game state. Alternatively, the command may be transmitted, and in such a case, the sub-main control unit SM may determine whether to use the received command. In addition, a specific example of the command related to the success / failure result information to be transmitted to the sub main control unit SM, when configured to have the probability variation gaming state, “D000H: Loss, D001H: Loss if low probability, hit if high probability, The specific example of the command related to the stop symbol information transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM is “D100H: 16R probability variation, D101H: 16R non-precision variation, D102H: 2R”. Specific examples of commands relating to the variation mode random number delimiter information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM are “D200H: delimiter 1, D201H: delimiter 2, D202H: delimiter 3”.

  In the present embodiment, in the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the second main game side, the variation mode group and the variation mode random number delimiter information are transmitted to the pre-determination and sub-sides as information related to the variation time. On the other hand, in the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the first main game side, in addition to the variation mode group and the variation mode random number separation information, the variation mode determination random number is included as the information related to the variation time. Is configured so that it can be transmitted to the pre-determination and the sub-side, and by configuring in this way, from the occurrence of the hold related to the small hit, which will be described later, until the small hit game related to the hold is started (or It is configured to be able to measure a value that can be taken as a time (until the opening of the upper shielding member C24 in the small hit game). Note that the variation mode determination random number may not be configured to be transmitted in advance and transmitted to the sub-side. For example, the random number range delimited by the variation mode random number delimiter information is divided finely (for example, “Delimiter 1: 0 to 79 ”→“ Delimiter 1 to 29, Delimiter 2:30 to 79 ”, etc.), the variation time may be specified by the variation mode random number delimiter information and the number of suspensions when the variation time is determined.

  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 1401, the hold digest control means MJ31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the game content determination means MN executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1500).

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

  Next, FIG. 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 1403, the pending digest control means MJ31 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is not during a special game (or during the operation of the condition device), is not changing the main game symbol, is holding the main game symbol, and is not executing a small hit game. Is a condition. Although not shown in this example, in the case of providing a variable fixed time (time for displaying the fixed display symbol after the main game symbol is displayed), during the variable fixed time, You may comprise so that it may not satisfy | fill.

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

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 1) is an example of the first main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B). Regardless of the gaming state, the table contents to be referred to differ only depending on whether the symbol variation is related to the first main game side or the second main game side. The first main game side and the second main game side are configured to be able to win a small hit, and the result of the lottery on the second main game side is almost (with a probability of 1020/1024). Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this.

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

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. Note that the number of rounds of special games determined with reference to the main game symbol is 4R for 4A and 5A, 8R for 4B and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. In addition, when winning a small hit, the first main game side is determined to be one type, and the second main game side is determined so that one main game symbol is determined as a small hit symbol from two types of main game symbols. ing. Note that the types of random numbers and stop symbols are only examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. {For example, a lose symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the state and the selection rate of the variation mode and / or the selection rate of the main game symbol are different from those before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Next, in Step 1410-3, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) draws the first main game variation mode determination lottery corresponding to each game state. Refer to the table MN51ta-A (the second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), the main game symbol determination lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (especially the variation The main game symbol variation mode is determined based on the mode lottery random number), temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  Here, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 (main game table 3) are examples of the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, both the first main game side and the second main game side are based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result, the main game short flag state, and the number of reserves at the start of change, The variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined. That is, when the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a win, it is easy to determine a variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long, and when the main game short flag is on (relative to the short game state) The variation mode in which the variation time is short is easily determined, and the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short when the number of reservations is 2 to 3 compared to the case where the number of reservations is 0 to 1 Is easily determined (only when lost). This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game short-time flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol variation on the second main game side Is configured to be advantageous for the player, it is easy for the second main game side to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). It is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be distinguished in order to establish the situation. An example of the effect executed when each variation mode is selected is shown in “effect mode executed on the sub side”. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, even if the variation mode determination random number is the same value, the variation time of the main game symbol determined at the time of losing and in the non-time-reduced gaming state It is configured to be different depending on the number of holdings at the time of the determination, and by configuring in this way, the time from the occurrence of holding for the small hit to the start of the small hit game related to the holding varies It can be made different depending on the number of holds at the time determination.

  Next, in step 1414, the game content determination means MN sends the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. The information related to the determined main game symbol such as the variation mode information and the command related to the current gaming state) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission in step 1999) (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM side by processing). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets a predetermined time related to the main game symbol variation time in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20)). On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the main game symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, Control goes to step 1420.

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

  Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends information indicating that the symbol variation has ended (the symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the sub main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) ( The change display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display part B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C are displayed as the fixed stop symbols. Control. Next, in step 1428, the first / second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, at step 1430, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 1430, in Step 1432 the game content determination means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to Step 1450. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1430, in step 1434, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a small hit symbol. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the small hit game control means MP40 turns on the small hit flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and proceeds to step 1450. Note that if the result is No in step 1434, the process proceeds to step 1450.

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

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1470, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472, the specific game control means MP50 decrements (decrements) the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1474, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction count) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in step 1476 and step 1478, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. (Step 1500). Note that if the result is No in step 1470 or step 1474, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1514, the special game control means MP30 turns off the specific game flag (main game short flag / auxiliary game short flag) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. To do. Next, in step 1518, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1520, the special game control means MP30 turns on a special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1522, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and the special game execution flag. Turn on. Next, in step 1607, the special game execution means MP33 sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1608, the special game executing means MP33 sets information (special game start display instruction command) to start the special game in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side ( The control command is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1700).

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

  Next, in step 1622, the special game execution means MP33 transmits a game state command (for example, the current round number, game ball winning number, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and whether or not there is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning balls in the first big winning opening C10 in the round. Determine. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer) to determine a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the special prize opening. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. In the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1700).

  Next, at step 1628, the special game executing means MP33 stops driving the first big prize opening electric accessory C11d of the first big prize opening C10 and closes the first big prize opening C10. Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means MP33 resets a special game timer MP34t (especially an opening time timer). Next, in step 1632, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1633, the special game execution means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1634, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1638, the special game executing means MP33 sets information (special game end display instruction command) to end the special game in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side. (Sent to the sub-main control unit SM in the control command transmission process of step 1999). In step 1650, the specific game control means MP50 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C and is not after the special game is triggered by entering the V winning opening C22. (In the present embodiment, the special game is configured to be executed when a game ball enters the V winning opening C22 during the small hit game). In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is a time-short-term winning symbol (after completion of execution of the special game). It is a jackpot symbol that shifts to the time-reduced gaming state, and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is 4B, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). If Yes in step 1654, the process proceeds to step 1658. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1656, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first / second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, It is a small hit symbol that triggers the transition to the special game that will shift to the time-reduced gaming state, and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is after the end of the special game triggered by 7AK, 7BK) . If Yes in step 1656, the process proceeds to step 1658.

  Next, in step 1658, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) to the counter value of the hour / minute number counter MP52c. Next, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and performs the next processing (step 1700). Note that if the answer is No in step 1654 or step 1656, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1701, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and is a discharge waiting flag {a flag that is turned on in step 1722 described later, After the execution of the played small hit game (especially the planned opening pattern of the second big prize opening C20), the waiting period for discharging the game balls remaining in the second big prize opening C20 (waiting for discharge) It is determined whether or not the flag turned on during (time) is off. In the case of Yes in step 1701, in step 1702, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b and determines whether or not the small hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the small hit game control means MP40 turns off the small hit flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b. Next, in step 1705, the small hit game control means MP40 opens the second big winning opening C20 of the round (in this example, for example, “0.2 seconds open → 0. 8 seconds closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed ”, and if the game ball continues to be fired toward the second grand prize opening C20, the game ball is placed in the second big prize opening C20. Set up to enter multiple balls). Next, in step 1706, the small hit game control means MP40 turns on the small hit execution flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b. Next, in step 1707, the small hit game control means MP40 is a small hit execution start command (a command indicating that the small hit game has been started, and the player releases the game ball toward the second big prize opening C20. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1708, the small hit game control means MP40 opens the second big prize opening C20 and starts a small hit game timer MP41t (the timer value is counted down). Next, in step 1709, the small hit game control means MP40 starts a discharge waiting timer MP41t-2 (increment timer), and proceeds to step 1712. In the present embodiment, the discharge standby timer MP41t-2 measures the elapsed time from the start of the small hit game, thereby waiting for the discharge after a predetermined time (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the small hit game. {Of course, the method of measuring the discharge waiting time is not limited to this. For example, the scheduled small hit game (particularly, the scheduled second big prize opening C20 is opened). Measurement may be started after the execution of the pattern)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1702, in step 1710, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b and determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is on. To do. If YES in step 1710, the process proceeds to step 1712.

  Next, in step 1712, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the second big prize opening winning detection device C21s, and determines whether or not there is a game ball win (winning) in the second big prize opening C20. . In the case of Yes in step 1712, in step 1714, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls in the second big winning opening C20. It is determined whether or not there was. If Yes in step 1714, the process proceeds to step 1718. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1712 or step 1714, in step 1716, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the small hit game timer MP41t and a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) relating to the big prize opening is elapsed. Determine whether or not. If YES in step 1716, the process proceeds to step 1718.

  Next, at step 1718, the small hit game control means MP40 stops the driving of the second big prize opening electric accessory C21d and closes the second big prize opening C20. Next, in step 1722, the small hit game control means MP40 turns on the discharge standby flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b (the discharge standby time is started from this processing execution timing). The process proceeds to step 1724. Note that if the answer is No in Step 1701, the process proceeds to Step 1724.

  Next, in step 1724, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the discharge waiting timer MP41t-2 and determines whether or not the timer value has reached the discharge waiting time end value (10 seconds in this example). . In the case of Yes in step 1724, in step 1725, the small hit game control means MP40 clears the discharge waiting timer MP41t-2 to zero. Next, in step 1726, the small hit game control means MP40 turns off the discharge waiting flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b. Next, at step 1728, the small hit game control means MP40 stops and resets the small hit game timer MP41t. Next, in step 1730, the small hit game control means MP40 turns off the small hit execution flag in the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1800). . Note that the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1800) also in the case of No in Step 1710, Step 1716, or Step 1724.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the upper shielding member drive control process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, the upper shielding member drive control means MP61 refers to the flag area of the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b and determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1802, in Step 1804, the upper shielding member drive control unit MP61 performs upper shielding with a predetermined driving pattern (in this example, a pattern in which “5 seconds closed → 1 second opened → 24 seconds closed” is repeated). The driving of the member C24 is started, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1850). Although there is no problem if the driving pattern of the upper shielding member C24 is changed, in this example, the game ball receives a V prize only when the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 coincides with the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25. Since it is configured to be able to enter the entrance C22, it is impossible to enter the V award entrance C22 because the opening time is set to a long time such as 3 seconds or the opening is not opened for more than 10 seconds from the start of driving. It is desirable not to configure. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1802, in Step 1806, the upper shielding member drive control means MP61 closes the upper shielding member C24 in the closed state (initial position) and finishes driving, and performs the next process (Process 1850 in Step). Migrate to As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper shielding member C24 starts driving with the start of the small hit game (the opening of the second big winning opening C20 related to the small hit) as an opportunity, and the end of the small hit game is triggered. Is configured to end driving, and the small hitting game ends before driving once with the opening pattern of the upper shielding member C24, and the driving of the upper shielding member C24 ends. . Since the small hit game has a discharge waiting time, even after the opening of the second big prize opening C20 related to the small hit game ends, the small hit game does not end until the discharge standby time ends. It will be.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the lower shielding member drive control process according to the subroutine of step 1850 in FIG. First, in step 1852, the lower shielding member drive control means MP62 drives the lower shielding member C25 with a constant driving pattern (in this example, a pattern in which “3 seconds closed → 1 second opened” is repeated) after the power is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1900). As described above, the upper shielding member C24 is configured to start driving when the small hit game starts, whereas the lower shielding member C25 is configured to start driving when the gaming machine is turned on.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the V winning opening entry determination process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the V winning opening control means MN70 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and is a conditional device operation reservation flag (a flag that is turned on in step 1910 described later, ie, discharge It is determined whether or not the flag (which is turned on when a game ball enters the V prize opening C22) during the standby time is off. In the case of Yes in step 1902, in step 1904, the V winning opening control means MN70 refers to the V winning opening entry determining means MJ11-V and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the V winning opening C22. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1904, in step 1906, the V winning opening control means MN70 determines that the V winning opening control means MN70 is within the V winning opening effective period (the period from the start timing of the small hit game to the end timing of the discharge waiting time related to the small hit game). It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1906, in step 1908, the V winning opening control means MN70 transmits a V winning detection command (a command for executing a V winning detection effect, which will be described later) to the sub main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1910, the V winning opening control means MN70 turns on the conditional apparatus operation reservation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1902, in step 1912, the V winning opening control means MN 70 determines the V winning opening effective period (a period from the start timing of the small hit game to the end timing of the discharge waiting time related to the small hit game). It is determined whether or not the process has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1912, in step 1914, the V winning opening control means MN70 turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and performs the next process (process in step 1997). ). It should be noted that if the result of Step 1904, Step 1906, or Step 1912 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1997). In the case of No in step 1906, in other words, in the case where the risk of fraudulent entry such as a game ball entering the V winning opening C22 increases even though the small hit game is not executed, It is preferable that the error processing is appropriately performed. The number of rounds of special games related to entering the V winning opening C22 is “15R”, and the total flow of “special game related to entering the small winning game → V winning opening C22” is totaled. Then, “1R” of the number of rounds related to the small hit game and “15R” of the number of rounds related to the special game are “16R”.

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 23 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 9A is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting when the gaming machine is powered on. That is, when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, in step 2001, the sub-main control unit SM resets and starts the power-on timer SM24t. The power-on timer SM24t is provided to grasp the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25. Next, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process based on information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, when RAM clear information is received → sub-side RAM When various information commands are received, the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the sub-side RAM). Next, in step 2003, the sub-main control unit SM restores the number of holds (for example, the drawing hold counter value) based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side). In addition, the information related to the performance and special symbols being executed is not restored, and the “preparing” screen is displayed until the start of the next change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (b) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (b) is executed, as shown in the process of (b) of the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs a hold information management process to be described later. Execute. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a V winning detection effect display control process described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2999, the sub game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes display command transmission control processing (transmits commands set in a series of these subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2999) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is a terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (in this example). , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (c). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. Is temporarily stored, and the process that was being executed immediately before this interrupt process is restored.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and from the main control board M side, a command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) related to the new hold occurrence. It is determined whether or not (holding information relating to a game symbol) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily sends the new hold result and the command related to the stop symbol information transmitted from the main control board M side to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Remember. Next, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 determines the hold information (in particular, the change mode group, the change mode random number delimiter information, the change mode determination) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side. Information related to random numbers, etc.) is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. If the main side does not transmit the result of the decision, the stop symbol, the variation mode group, the variation mode random number delimiter information, or the variation mode determination random number, the information is suspended in Step 2106 and Step 2108. It is not temporarily stored in the information temporary storage area. Next, in step 2109, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether or not the new hold is a small hit hold (hold related to the small hit). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2109, in step 2150, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes a V prize assisting effect execution determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2120. Note that if the result of step 2109 is No, the process proceeds to step 2120.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2102, has the drawing hold information display control means SM 22 received the symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side with reference to the main side information temporary storage means SM 11 b in Step 2111? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2111, in step 2112, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2114, the design hold information display control means SM22 relates to the hold information related to the symbol change (particularly, the result of the determination, the stop symbol information, the change mode group, the change mode random number delimiter information, and the change mode determination random number). Information) is deleted from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the remaining hold information is shifted. Next, in step 2116, the drawing suspension information display control means SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2120. Note that if the result is No in Step 2111, the process proceeds to Step 2120.

  Next, in step 2120, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 makes a decision on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13) by making full use of the effect display means SS. Based on the displayed hold display mode (in particular, the initial hold display mode), the same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b are lit and displayed, and the next processing (step 2200 processing) ).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the V prize assisting effect execution determination process according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. First, in step 2152, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the second main game hold exists in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2152, in step 2154, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current time reduction gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2154, in step 2156, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to the pre-read related information temporary storage means SM26b, and the big hit is held in the digestion order before the new hold (holding related to the small hit). It is determined whether there is no hold. In the case of Yes in step 2156, in step 2158, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the prefetch related information temporary storage means SM26b, and makes a small hit to the hold of the digestion order before the new hold (hold related to the small hit). It is determined whether or not there is no hold. In the case of Yes in step 2158, in step 2160, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the prefetch related information temporary storage means SM26b, and the change mode of the hold in the digestion order before the new hold (holding related to the small hit). It is determined whether or not all the groups are group 1 (variation mode group that does not become reach variation). In the case of Yes in step 2160, in step 2200, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 executes a V prize assist effect display control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2120).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2152, in step 2162, the hold prefetching effect execution control means SM26, in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, the firing continuation instruction flag and the firing stop instruction flag {described later, This flag is turned on in step 2210 or step 2214, and when the second main game hold is present, a V winning assist effect (an effect of informing the game ball firing mode that is easy to enter the V winning port C22) And the processing relating to details will be described later is configured to be reset}, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2120). It should be noted that if the result of Step 2154, Step 2156, Step 2158, or Step 2160 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 2120).

  In the present embodiment, the V-winning auxiliary effect display control process can be executed when the holding before the small-holding holding is only a holding that is lost and the variation mode group is group 1 (V winning award). However, the conditions for holding before the small hold that can execute the V-winning auxiliary effect display control process are not limited to this, and are the big win holding and reach. You may comprise so that it may be performed even if there is a hold (a change mode group is hold of group 2 or group 3). In addition, when there is a big hit holding, the V winning auxiliary effect can be executed during the special game related to the big hit holding without executing the V winning auxiliary effect when the small hit holding occurs. You may comprise.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the V prize winning effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the hold pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 confirms the information related to the fluctuation time in the hold (corresponding to the number of holds at the time of holding the digest based on the existing fluctuation mode determination random number of the hold. See all the variable times that can be performed). Next, in step 2204, the hold prefetching effect execution control means SM26 can be selected as the time from the occurrence timing of the newly generated hold to the start of the small hit game related to the newly generated hold. Check all the time. Note that the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 is 5 seconds after the start of the small hit game, and the value obtained by adding 5 seconds to the time that can be selected is higher than the occurrence timing of the newly generated hold. It is the time until the opening timing of the shielding member C24. Next, in step 2206, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 confirms the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 with reference to the timer value of the power-on timer SM24t.

  Next, in step 2208, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the information and the time value confirmed in steps 2202 to 2206, and from now until the symbol variation stop related to the hold that becomes a newly generated small hit. If the suspension is not caused (until the start of symbol variation), whether or not a game ball can enter the V winning opening C22 (the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 are substantially the same). Whether or not there is). In this process, when the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 is compared, and the small hit game related to the newly generated hold is started without newly holding a hold from the current hold situation. It is determined whether or not it is possible (easy) to enter the V prize opening C22. In the case of Yes in step 2208, in step 2210, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 is in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, the firing stop instruction flag {allows the player to release the game ball. The flag for executing the firing stop instruction effect, which is an effect for encouraging (not causing the first main game suspension), is turned on, and the process proceeds to Step 2216. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2208, in step 2212, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26 refers to the information and the time value confirmed in steps 2202 to 2206, and holds that is a small hit newly generated from the present. If the state in which the number of holdings is 2 or more is maintained until the symbol change stop (until the start of symbol change), whether or not a game ball can enter the V winning opening C22 (open timing of the upper shielding member C24) And whether or not the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 is substantially the same) (the number of holdings referred to when determining the variation time in each symbol variation in the period may be two or more). In the case of Yes in step 2212, in step 2214, the hold prefetch effect execution control means SM26, in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, the firing continuation instruction flag {continues the player to release the game ball. The flag for executing the firing continuation instruction effect, which is an effect for encouraging the first main game hold to occur, is turned on, and the process proceeds to Step 2216. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2212, the process proceeds to step 2216.

  Next, in step 2216, the notice effect display control means SM24 deletes the display of the decorative symbol in the symbol variation, and the first special symbol (the symbol for notifying the player that there is a hold for the small hit) ) Is displayed until the symbol variation stop being executed {decorated symbols that have been erased by the symbol variation stop are displayed (stopped display)}. It should be noted that the first special symbol is not displayed when the processing of step 2216 is executed at the timing when the symbol is not changing (timing when the symbol is stopped, etc.), but the first special symbol is displayed. The mode is not limited to this. For example, the first special symbol is displayed at the timing when the holding that becomes a small hit occurs, and the condition that the winning can be made at the V winning opening C22 (the number of holdings is maintained at 2 or more). The first special symbol may be continuously displayed if it is in a state that can be satisfied), and may be hidden when the condition cannot be satisfied. It should be noted that at the non-display timing, an effect may be executed informing the V winning opening C22 such as “Sorry ...” that the game ball is unable to enter or difficult to enter.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, at step 2302, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2306, the notice effect display control means SM24 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the firing stop instruction flag is off. If Yes in step 2306, in step 2308, the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b is referred to and it is determined whether or not the firing continuation instruction flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2308, in step 2310, the drawing display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b. With reference to the symbol information (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol If it is, it is a number 7 (7-7, 7), etc., and if it is a lost pattern, it is a number 1, 3, 5, etc. When the variation mode related to the main game symbol is short-term variation, non-reach, when long-term variation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} Information temporary storage means SM21b (and informational display related information temporary storage means SM24b, reach demonstration related information temporary storage means SM25b) temporarily stored in, the process proceeds to step 2318.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2306, in step 2314, the notice effect display control means SM24 is an effect that assists the game ball to enter the V winning opening C22 as the effect during the change. Yes, in this example, there is a firing continuation instruction effect and a firing stop instruction effect), execute a firing stop instruction effect (effect that urges not to release the game ball and cause the hold to occur), Control goes to step 2316. In the case of No in step 2308, in step 2312, the notice effect display control means SM24 is an effect for assisting the player to enter the V winning award effect (the V winning opening C22) as the effect during the change. Yes, in this example, there is a firing continuation instruction effect and a firing stop instruction effect), the firing continuation instruction effect {the game ball is continuously fired and the number of holds is a predetermined number (in this example, two ) Is executed to maintain the above state}, and the process proceeds to Step 2316.

  Next, in step 2316, the figure display content determination means SM21n determines that the decoration symbol in change is not displayed and the second special symbol is continuously displayed during the change time, and the process proceeds to step 2318. Next, in step 2318, the drawing display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2400). Transition. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 28 is an execution image diagram of the V prize assisting effect. In the figure, the third newly created hold (third hold in the digestion order) in a situation where a certain symbol change is being executed in the state where the number of holds relating to the first main game is two Exemplifies the case where is a hold related to small hits {hereinafter, in the current symbol variation, the first (digestion order is the first hold) hold, the second (digestion order is the second hold) The first hold, the second hold, and the third hold are set as the first hold, the third hold (the hold in the digestion order is the third hold) (= the hold related to the small hit, respectively)}. As shown in the figure, when the third hold (= hold on small hits) occurs, the display of the decorative symbol related to a certain symbol change is erased, and the first special symbol (in this example, “chance! ")" Is displayed. Next, after the first special symbol is displayed until a certain symbol variation ends, the display of the first special symbol is erased immediately before the end of the current symbol variation, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, the symbol variation related to the first hold is started. At this time, as the symbol variation related to the first hold, the firing stop instruction flag and the firing continuation instruction flag, which are flags related to the presence or absence of the execution of the V prize assisting effect, are performed. By turning on / off, the presence / absence of the display of the second special symbol and the effect mode of the V winning assist effect (the presence / absence of the display of the V winning assist effect and the effect content of the V winning assist effect) are determined. Hereinafter, each case will be described in detail.

  First, when the firing stop instruction flag and the firing continuation instruction flag are both off, when the symbol changes related to the first hold, as shown in the upper part of the figure, the second special symbol (and the V prize winning effect) is displayed. Without changing the display, the symbol variation related to the first hold to the third hold is sequentially started. When both the firing stop instruction flag and the firing continuation instruction flag are off, all the time that can be taken as the time until the start of the small hit game related to the small hit hold is not entered into the V winning opening C22. It is possible time (because the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the lower shielding member C25 does not match).

  Next, when the firing continuation instruction flag is on {that is, all the times that can be selected as the variation time related to the first hold to the third hold as the time until the small hit game related to the third hold is started As a result of the confirmation, if the state in which the number of holds is always 2 or more is maintained until the change related to the third hold is started, in the small hit game related to the third hold, the upper shielding member C24 When it is determined that the opening timing coincides with the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 and the V winning opening C22 can be won (easy)}, the first hold to the third hold While the symbol changes, the second special symbol (in this example, the symbol described as “Super Chance !!”) is displayed, and as a V prize winning effect, the game ball is urged to fire (the number of holds is always two). To maintain this state Be) fired continuation instruction director (in this example, directing to perform an indication that "pending the Tamero!") Is executed (It should be noted that the decorative pattern is not displayed in the period in which the second special symbol is displayed). Next, in the state in which the second special symbol and the V winning award auxiliary effect (launch continuation instruction effect) are displayed, the symbol variation (total three variations) related to the first hold to the third hold ends, The small hit game related to 3 suspension is started. Here, in the present embodiment, at the end of the symbol change related to the small hit (at the start of the small hit game), the second special symbol and the V winning assist effect are erased, and the player can enter the second big winning opening C20. An effect of instructing entry (for example, an effect of displaying “Right-to-right”) is performed. Here, when it is not possible to maintain a state where the number of holdings is always 2 or more {when the number of holdings referred to when determining the variation time from the first holding to the third holding becomes 1 or less even once (this example) Since the fluctuation time related to small hits is determined without depending on the number of holdings, the number of holdings referenced when determining the fluctuation time of the first holding to the second holding is substantially one or less at a time. )} Becomes impossible or difficult to win the V winning opening C22 in the small hit game (in the period of 5 to 6 seconds after the start of the small hit game, the winning to the V winning opening C22) In the case where the number of holdings is always 2 or more, it is possible or easy to win the V winning opening C22 in the small hit game (5 to 6 from the start of the small hit game). Succeeded to win V22 C22 in the period after 2 seconds It becomes possible to obtain). More specifically, for example, as shown in the upper right portion of the middle of the figure, the number of holdings during symbol variation execution related to small hits is 1, and the winning to the V winning opening C22 failed in the small hits game. At that time, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying “unfortunate ...”) for notifying the player that the winning to the V prize opening C22 has failed is performed. On the other hand, as shown in the lower right part of the middle of the figure, the state in which the number of holdings is always 2 or more is maintained, the number of holdings during symbol variation execution related to small hits holding is 3, and V prize is won in the small hit game When the winning to the mouth C22 is successful, an effect (in this example, an effect of displaying “V”) for notifying the player that the winning to the V winning port C22 has been successful is performed.

  Next, when the firing stop instruction flag is on {that is, all the times that can be selected as the variation time related to the first hold to the third hold as the time until the small hit game related to the third hold is started As a result of the confirmation, when the game ball is stopped during the period until the change related to the third hold is started (that is, when no new hold is generated after the third hold), the small number related to the third hold In the winning game, it is determined that the timing at which the upper shielding member C24 is opened matches the timing at which the lower shielding member C25 is opened, and that it is possible (easy) to win the V prize opening C22}. The second special symbol (in this example, the symbol described as “Super Chance !!”) is displayed during the symbol change related to the first hold to the third hold, and the game ball is canceled as a V prize assisting effect. (Increase the number of holds (In this example, the effect of displaying “Stop firing!”) Is executed (the decorative symbol is displayed during the period when the second special symbol is displayed). Not) Next, in the state where the second special symbol and the V winning assist effect (launch continuation instruction effect) are displayed, the symbol variation (total three variations) related to the first hold to the third hold ends, and the small hit A game is started. Here, in the present embodiment, at the end of the symbol change related to the small hit (at the start of the small hit game), the second special symbol and the V winning assist effect are erased, and the player can enter the second big winning opening C20. An effect of notifying that the player wants to enter the ball is performed (for example, an effect of displaying “Right to the right”). Here, when a new hold has occurred before the start of symbol change related to the third hold, such as when the game ball has not been released (for example, at the time of determining the change time of the second hold or the third hold) In the case where the number of holds becomes two or more), it becomes impossible or difficult to win the V winning slot C22 in the small hit game (in the period 5 to 6 seconds after the start of the small hit game, the V winning prize) If the game ball launch is stopped and no new hold occurs before the start of the symbol change related to the third hold, the V winning opening in the small hit game will be lost. It is possible or easy to win C22 (in the period 5 to 6 seconds after the start of the small hit game, winning in the V winning opening C22 can be successful). More specifically, for example, as shown in the upper right part of the lower part of the figure, the number of holdings is 3 during the execution of symbol variation related to the small hit holding, and the winning to the V winning opening C22 fails in the small hit game. When this is done, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying “unfortunate ...”) for notifying the player that the winning at the V prize opening C22 has failed is performed. On the other hand, as shown in the lower right corner of the figure, there is no new hold during symbol change execution related to small hits (the number of holds becomes zero when the symbol change related to small hit hold starts) ) In the small hit game, when the winning to the V winning opening C22 is successful, the effect of notifying the player that the winning to the V winning opening C22 is successful (in this example, the display as “V” is displayed). To perform).

  In addition, when the firing continuation instruction flag is on and the state in which the number of holdings is always 2 or more by the time the symbol variation related to the small hit can be maintained, or the firing stop instruction flag is on and the small hit Even when the launch is stopped before the start of such symbol variation, for example, in the case of failure to enter the second big prize opening C20 in the small hit game, the winning to the V prize opening C22 may fail. (An effect of notifying the player that the winning to the V winning opening C22 has failed may be executed).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2406, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2408, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2410. Note that if the result in Step 2402 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2410.

  Next, in step 2410, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2412, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2414, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines the decorative symbol change start timing based on the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the change mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether it has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2414, in step 2416, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol variable display command (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). The process proceeds to step 2430.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2414, in step 2418, the decoration symbol display control means SM21 decorates the decoration based on the drawing variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the symbol stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2418, in step 2420, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (temporary stop display command) (the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). To be sent). In the present embodiment, when a special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol display is erased even when the temporary stop display timing of the decorative symbol is reached, so that the decorative symbol is not displayed. Has been.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2418, in step 2422, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25), the drawing change time management timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect). Based on the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage means SM25b), it is determined whether the display timing of the preview image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2422, in step 2424, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) set the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2999). And the process proceeds to step 2430. Note that if the result in Step 2422 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2430.

  Next, in step 2430, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, the main game from the main control board M side). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2430, in step 2431, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the stopped main game symbol is a small hit symbol. In the case of Yes in step 2431, in step 2432, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the firing continuation instruction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2432, in step 2434, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the firing continuation instruction flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and proceeds to step 2436. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2432, the process proceeds to step 2436. Next, in step 2436, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b and determines whether or not the firing stop instruction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2436, in step 2438, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the firing stop instruction flag in the flag area of the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b, and proceeds to step 2440. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2436, the process proceeds to step 2440.

  Next, in step 2440, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (determined display command) (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). . In the present embodiment, when the second special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol display is erased even if the decorative symbol final display timing is reached, so that the decorative symbol is not displayed. It is configured. Next, in step 2442, the decorative design display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2444, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 2500). To do. Note that if the answer is No in Step 2410 or Step 2430, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in Step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the V prize detection effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the V prize detection effect control means SM27 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and receives a small hit execution start command (a command relating to the start of the small hit game) from the main side. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the V winning detection effect control means SM27 outputs a right-handed instruction effect {playing a game ball toward the second big winning opening C20 during the small hit game (execution of right-handed). The command related to the “prompt effect” is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process in step 2999), and the process proceeds to step 2506. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2502, the process proceeds to step 2506. Next, in step 2506, the V winning detection effect control means SM27 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the player receives a V winning detection command from the main side (the game ball has entered the V winning opening C22). It is determined whether or not a command for executing the V winning detection effect, which is an effect for informing the player, has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2506, in step 2508, the V winning detection effect control means SM27 sets a command related to the V winning detection effect (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2600). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2506, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2600). The V winning detection effect is an effect of notifying the player that a game ball has entered the V winning opening C22 and then a special game will be executed. The content and the content of the effect of notifying that the player is highly profitable are desirable. For example, “V” is displayed on the effect display device SG over the entire display area SG10.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the special game related display control processing according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2604, in step 2606 and step 2608, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the effect display device. A big hit start display is performed on the SG (appropriate display is performed based on the type of the big hit), and the process proceeds to step 2612. Note that the process proceeds to step 2612 also in the case of No in step 2602.

  Next, in step 2612, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (gameability and jackpots). It may be executed as needed based on the type).

  Next, in step 2613, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for displaying the effect related to the special game being executed based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit being executed and the big hit symbol being stopped ( Is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). Next, in step 2614, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2614, in step 2616, the background effect display control means SM23 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device SG (performs appropriate display based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2618, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2999). . Note that if the answer is No in step 2604 or step 2614, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2999).

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Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an operation related to winning in the V winning opening C22 will be described. First, in the figure, when the hold related to the small hit occurs, the upper shielding member C24 is opened after the hold related to the small hit occurs, which is calculated based on the number of holds at the time of determining the variation time. It is an operation diagram illustrating the relationship between the time until the start (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “upper shielding member opening arrival time”) and the ease of entering the V winning opening C22. . In this example, a case where a hold related to a small hit occurs during a certain symbol change in which there are two holds related to a loss is illustrated. In this example, the reservation order of the reservation is “first hold → second hold → third hold” (the third hold is a hold related to the small hit). In the following, the time from the occurrence of the third hold (= hold for small hits) to the end of the changing symbol fluctuation is the same (2 seconds), and the first hold of the symbol change start of the change The random number of the fluctuation mode determination random number of the first hold to the third hold is the same (for example, the random number value of the change mode determination random number of the first hold and the second hold is 799, and the change mode determination random number of the third hold Is a random value of 1023).

  First, when a hold related to a small hit occurs during a symbol change where there are two holds related to a loss, the upper shielding member release arrival time is caused by a third hold (= hold related to a small hit). The time until the end of the changing symbol change from the first to the second; the first hold time; the second hold time; the third hold (= holding related to small hits); the small hit game start And the time from when the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is started to the total time.

  Next, while referring to the table at the top of the figure, there are two holds related to loss (first hold and second hold). In the situation where it occurred, as a pattern A, when the release of the game ball was stopped after the occurrence of the third hold (= holding related to the small hit) {particularly after the third hold (= holding related to the small hit) occurred When no new hold occurs} When the upper shielding member release arrival time and pattern B continue to fire game balls after the occurrence of the third hold (= hold for small hits) {in particular, the third The upper shielding member opening arrival time is illustrated as an example of a case where a new hold occurs after a hold (= hold related to small hits) occurs.

  In pattern A, after the third hold (= hold related to the small hit) occurs, no new hold occurs, and when the variation time related to the first hold is determined, the number of holds is two {second hold and second hold 3 hold (= hold for small hits)}, and at the time of determining the variation time for the second hold, the number of hold is 1 {third hold (= hold for small hits)} and the third hold (= At the time of determining the variation time related to (holding related to small hits), the number of holdings is 0. In this case, referring to the lottery table for determining the first main game variation mode in FIG. 13, the time from the occurrence of the third hold (= hold related to the small hit) to the end of the changing symbol change is 2 seconds. The fluctuation time of the first hold is 5 seconds; the fluctuation time of the second hold is 10 seconds; the change time of the third hold (= hold according to the small hit) is 60 seconds; The time from the start to the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is 5 seconds; therefore, the upper shielding member opening arrival time is 82 seconds.

  Next, in pattern B, after the third hold (= hold related to the small hit) occurs, two new holds occur after the start of the first hold symbol change and before the start of the second hold symbol change. When the variable time for the first hold is determined, the number of holds is two {second hold and third hold (= hold for small hits)}, and when the variable time for the second hold is determined Are three {third hold (= hold on small hits) and two newly generated hold}, and the number of hold is 2 at the time of determining the change time related to the third hold (= hold on small hits) (2 newly generated holds). In this case, referring to the first main game variation mode determination lottery table in FIG. 13, in pattern B, after the third hold (= hold on small hits) occurs, the changing symbol variation is ended. The second hold time is 5 seconds; the second hold time is 5 seconds; and the third hold time (= holding for small hits) is 60 seconds. Yes; The time from the start of the small hit game until the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is 5 seconds; therefore, the upper shielding member opening arrival time is 77 seconds.

  Here, as described above, the ease of entering the V winning opening C22 (whether or not a game ball can enter the V winning opening C22) depends on the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25. Is determined by whether or not the two match well. That is, by referring to the upper shielding member opening arrival time and the lower shielding member C25 opening timing, whether or not it is easy to enter the V winning opening C22 in the small hit game according to the pattern A and the pattern B. It is possible to determine in advance.

  Next, the lower part of the figure shows an open mode (closed mode) of the upper shielding member C24 and an open mode (closed mode) of the lower shielding member C25 in each of the pattern A and the pattern B (the lower shielding member C25 is a power source). It is a timing chart showing that opening and closing are repeated periodically from the time of charging. In this timing chart, the elapsed time from the third holding (= holding related to the small hit) occurrence timing is illustrated with reference to the occurrence timing of the third holding (= holding related to the small hit). Moreover, as an open mode (closed mode) of the lower shielding member C25, an elapsed time from the occurrence timing of the third holding (= holding related to the small hit) is “4n + 1 (seconds)” to “4n + 2 (seconds)” (n Is an open state during the period of (integer).

  As shown in this timing chart, in the pattern A, the timing at which the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is started is a timing at which 82 seconds have elapsed from the occurrence of the third holding (= holding related to the small hit), Taking into account the time required for the game ball to reach the lower shielding member C25 from the position of the upper shielding member C24 (0.2 seconds in this example), it becomes 82.2 seconds, and the 82.2 seconds is “4n + 1 (seconds)” "To" 4n + 2 (seconds) "(n is an integer). Therefore, the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 do not coincide with each other, and the gaming ball placed on the upper shielding member C24 falls due to the opening of the upper shielding member C24. When reaching the lower shielding member C25, the lower shielding member C25 is not opened, so it is difficult to enter the V winning opening C22 located downstream of the lower shielding member C25 (the lower shielding member C25 causes V The ball entering the winning opening C22 is easily hindered). On the other hand, in the pattern B, the timing at which the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is started is a timing at which 77 seconds have elapsed from the occurrence timing of the third holding (= holding related to the small hit), and the game ball is placed in the upper shielding member C24. Taking into account the time required to reach the lower shielding member C25 from the position (0.2 seconds in this example), it becomes 77.2 seconds, and the 77.2 seconds are “4n + 1 (seconds)” to “4n + 2 (seconds)”. ”(Where n is an integer) (n = 19). Therefore, the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 coincide with each other, and when the upper shielding member C24 is opened, the game ball placed on the upper shielding member C24 falls and falls. When reaching the shielding member C25, the lower shielding member C25 is opened, so that it becomes easy to enter the V winning opening C22 located downstream of the lower shielding member C25 (some game balls may be a game ball). ) Is difficult to enter the V winning award C22. In the case of the pattern A and the pattern B, the firing continuation instruction effect described above is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as pattern A, a new hold does not occur until the symbol variation related to the small hit is started after the hold related to the small hit occurs (the number of holds is 2 or more). In this state, it is difficult to start the symbol variation = the time from when the holding for the small hit occurs until the opening of the upper shielding member C24 tends to be long) and the pattern B as the small hit A new hold occurs between the occurrence of such a hold and the start of the symbol change related to the small hit (the symbol change is likely to start while the state where the number of holds is 2 or more is always maintained = small hit In the case where the time until the opening of the upper shielding member C24 is started after the on-holding occurs tends to be shortened), the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 may change. Further, the change in the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 can change whether or not the opening timing of the upper shielding member C24 and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 match well. In this case, based on the result of confirming all the fluctuation time that can be executed corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of holding digest, based on the random number determination random number of the holding that exists at the time when the holding related to the small hit occurs Then, the time from when the holding for the small hit occurs to the time when the upper shielding member C24 is opened is calculated, and the calculated result and the opening timing of the lower shielding member C25 are referred to (further, Takes into account the time required for the game ball to reach the lower shielding member C25 from the position of the upper shielding member C24), thereby making it easy to enter the V winning opening C22 in the small hit game (upper shielding member). Predicting a desired change in the number of holdings (that is, at which timing and how much holding is desired) to match the opening timing of C24 and the opening timing of lower shielding member C25) It is possible. In this way, and when the entry to the V winning opening C22 during the small hit game execution related to the hold is possible at the time of the occurrence of the hold that becomes the small hit, the combination of the variation time that can enter the ball Whether or not the game ball enters the V winning opening C22 in the small hit game by configuring the game ball to be notified to the player as an effect of the game ball launch mode (or desirable change in the number of holdings). It will be possible to create a novel gameability that can be determined by the technical intervention of the player.

  In this embodiment, the determined variation time can be different depending on the number of suspensions at the time of determining the variation time of the main game symbol. The time until the shielding member C25 is opened can be changed, and the player can be technically intervened. However, the time until the lower shielding member C25 is opened after the occurrence of the holding that becomes a small hit, The configuration that can be made different depending on the player's technical intervention is not limited to this. For example, (1) When the player presses down, the fluctuation of the main game symbol is forcibly stopped, and the stop symbol is displayed. A variable shortening button is provided, and the time is made different depending on the timing of pressing the button. (2) Both main game symbols of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol are simultaneously set. Lottery available (and If the stop symbol related to the second main game symbol is a small hit symbol, the period during which the small hit game related to the small hit symbol is being executed is configured. May be configured to temporarily stop the variation time (elapsed variation time) of the first main game symbol and to vary the time.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is configured to have a specific entrance where a small hit game is started by entering a game ball after the small hit symbol stops, and during the stop of the small hit symbol, When a predetermined condition (for example, a specific small hit symbol is stopped, etc.) is satisfied, the launch timing of the game ball is such that the game ball can enter the V winning opening C22 during the small hit game execution. An effect to notify the player (for example, on the effect display device SG, “If you enter the specific entrance now, a great chance to enter the V winning entrance!” Etc.) may be executed. It may be configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific game state has a probability variation game state in which the winning / failing lottery result is advantageous to the player as compared with the non-probability variation game state, and the second big prize opening during the special game C20 is configured to have an allocation game execution round that is a round to be released, and by entering the V prize opening C22 during the allocation game execution round, the game shifts to the probability variation game state after the special game ends. It may be configured (a so-called tamasho game). In addition, in such a configuration, the timing of launching a game ball that can enter the game winning ball C22 in the distribution game execution round in the round before the distribution game execution round is determined. It is desirable to be able to execute an effect informing the player (for example, on the effect display device SG, “If you enter the second big prize opening now, it will be displayed as a big chance of change!”). .

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entry determination means,
MJ11-A 1st main game start entrance entrance judging means MJ11-B 2nd main game start entrance entrance judging means, MJ11-H Auxiliary game entrance entrance entrance judging means MJ11-C10 1st grand prize entrance entrance judgment Means, MJ11-C20 second winning entrance entrance determination means MJ11-V V winning entrance entrance determination means, MJ20 random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ21-B second main Game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ30 Reservation control means MJ31 Retention control means, MJ31j Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means MJ32 Symbol reservation means, MJ32-A First main game symbol reservation means MJ32b -A first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, MJ32-B second main game symbol hold means MJ32b-B second main game symbol hold information temporary storage Means, MJ32-H auxiliary game symbol hold means MJ32b-H auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, MN game content determination means MN10 win / fail lottery means, MN11-A first main game pass / fail lottery means MN11ta-A for the first main game NG11-B second main game opt-out lottery means MN11ta-B second main game opt-out lottery table, MN11-H auxiliary game opt-out lottery means MN11ta-H auxiliary game opt-out lottery table, MN20 special game transition decision means MN40 symbol content determination means, MN41-A first main game symbol determination means MN41ta-A first main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41-B second main game symbol determination means MN41ta-B second main game symbol determination lottery Table, MN41-H auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41ta-H for auxiliary game symbol determination Selection table, MN50 variation mode determination means MN51-A first main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-B second main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-B second Main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-H Auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MN60 V winning opening control means, MP game progress means MP10 display control means, MP11-C 1st Second main game symbol control means MP11t-C First and second main game symbol variation management timer, MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP20-B Second main game Start opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP21-B Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means, MP22t- Second main game start opening electric game machine release timer MP30 Special game control means, MP31 Condition determination means MP32 Special game content determination means, MP32ta Special game content reference table MP33 Special game execution means, MP33-C First and second big prizes Opening and closing control means MP33c winning ball counter, MP34 special game time management means MP40 small hit game control means MP40, MP41t small hit game timer MP41t-2 discharge waiting timer, MP40b small hit game related information temporary storage means MP34t special Game timer, MP50 specific game control means MP52 time reduction end condition determination means, MP52c time reduction count counter MP60 shielding member drive control means, MP61 upper shielding member drive control means MP62 lower shielding member drive control means, MB game state temporary storage means MB10- C 1st Second main game state temporary storage means, MB11b-C First and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB10-H Auxiliary game state temporary storage means, MB11b-H Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB20b Special game related information temporary Storage means, MB30b specific game related information temporary storage means MT information transmission control means MT10 command transmission buffer, MH prize ball payout determination means A first main game peripheral device, A10 first main game start port A11s first main game start port Entry detection device, A20 first main game symbol display device A21g first main game symbol display unit, A21h first main game symbol hold display unit B second main game peripheral device, B10 second main game start port B11s second main Game start entrance ball detection device, B11d second main game start opening electric accessory B20 second main game symbol display device, B21g second main game symbol display unit 21h 2nd main game symbol hold display section, C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripheral device C10 1st grand prize opening, C11s 1st big prize opening prize detection device C11d 1st big prize opening electric accessory, C20 2nd Grand prize opening C21s Second big prize opening prize detection device, C21d Second big prize opening electric appliance C23 Second big prize opening outlet, C23s Second big prize opening discharge detection device C24 Upper shielding member, C25 Lower shielding member C22 V winning opening, C22s V winning opening winning detection device H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game starting port H11s auxiliary game starting port entrance detecting device, H20 auxiliary game symbol display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol holding Display unit S Sub control board, SM effect display control means (sub main control board)
SM10 display information receiving means, SM11b main side information temporary storage means SM20 effect display control means, SM21 decoration symbol display control means SM21n drawing display content determination means, SM21ta drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21b drawing related information temporary storage means , SM21t drawing variation time management timer SM22 drawing hold information display control means, SM22b drawing hold information temporary storage means SM23 background effect display control means, SM23n background effect display content determination means SM23b background effect related information temporary storage means, SM24 Effect display control means SM24n notice effect display content determining means, SM24b notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24t power-on timer, SM25 reach effect display control means SM25n reach effect display content determining means, SM25b reach effect related information Time storage means SM26 Reservation pre-reading effect execution control means, SM26k Reservation pre-reading effect execution availability determination means SM26b Pre-read related information temporary storage means, SM27 V winning detection detection effect control means SM40 Information transmission / reception control means SS Effect display means (sub-sub control section), SS10 Sub information transmission / reception control means SS20 Image display control means, SS21b Image display related information temporary storage means SG Production display device, 10 display area SG11 decorative symbol display area, SG12 first hold display section SG13 second hold display section KH Prize ball payout control Substrate KE prize ball dispensing device

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A specific area in which game balls that have entered the variable prize opening can enter,
A displaceable member provided in the variable winning opening, wherein the variable variable member is displaced to an inhibition position that inhibits entry into the specific area and an uninhibited position that does not inhibit entry into the specific area; ,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying the identification information;
A main game section that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A sub-game unit that controls display of the effect on the effect display unit, and the variable distribution member is obstructed based on a predetermined displacement mode regardless of whether the variable winning opening is in an open state or a closed state. It is configured to periodically move to either the position or the non-inhibited position,
The main game department
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on a ball entering the start opening;
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquiring means, the random number temporarily storing means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and controlling the hold to occur,
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information is displayed in a stopped state after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit according to the determination content based on the random number related to the certain hold. Identification information display control means for controlling,
After the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the variable prize opening opening game control means for executing the variable prize opening opening game that can change the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state;
When a variable winning opening opening game is executed and there is a ball entering the specific area, privilege grant control means for granting a privilege to the player;
A game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit side to the sub-game unit side, and the identification information is a hold that is scheduled to be stopped and displayed in the specific mode When a hold occurs, the remaining time from when the specified hold occurs until the variable prize opening is opened depends on the number of subsequent holds that can occur in the situation where the specified hold remains. Configured to change,
The subsidiary game department
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side;
Production display content control means for controlling production display content displayed in the production display unit,
Based on the remaining time until the variable prize opening is in the open state after the occurrence of the specific hold and the predetermined displacement mode related to the distribution variable member, the subsequent hold number is changed or the subsequent hold number is set. A pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to display the effect display content for instructing the player not to change.

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