JP6459323B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  As a recent pachinko game machine, a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability is made when a game ball enters the starting 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. Among the pachinko gaming machines configured as described above, there is a gaming machine that executes a predetermined effect based on the firing strength of the gaming ball.

JP2007-215601A JP2013-165860A

  However, there is a problem that there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the game quality of such pachinko gaming machines.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A entrance that is provided in a game area (for example, game area D30) and into which a game ball can enter, and there is no prize ball payout based on the entrance to the entrance, and the entrance A discharge port (for example, a left out port D36-1 and a right out port D36-2) configured to prevent a game ball that has entered from flowing down the game area (for example, the game area D30) after the ball has entered,
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG, a speaker D24, an electric lamp D26),
As the discharge port, it has a first discharge port (for example, left out port D36-1) and a second discharge port (for example, right out port D36-2),
It has correspondence information in which the progress state of the game is associated with the first discharge port (for example, the left out port D36-1) or the second discharge port (for example, the right out port D36-2),
When the progress state of the game is the progress state of the predetermined game, the corresponding information regarding the progress state of the predetermined game and the entrance to the first discharge port and / or the second discharge port in the progress state of the predetermined game Based on the situation, it is configured to output predetermined information to the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG, the speaker D24, the electric lamp D26) ,
When the progress of the game is a special game state that is advantageous to the player, there is no entry in the first outlet or the second outlet within a predetermined time after outputting the predetermined game information to the information output unit. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine is configured such that the predetermined game information can be output to the information output unit again .

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to provide a higher quality game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the general winning opening / out opening entering ball detection process 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 flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a 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. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of initial processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the difference ball number measurement process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the stay stage determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the difference ball number management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of an effect determination process during standby demonstration on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is an image of an effect execution during standby demonstration on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the hold information management 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 decorative symbol display content determination 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 control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 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. 29 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is an operation diagram relating to the launch handle of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 31 is an information flow image diagram between the boards in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the hitting direction determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 34 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 second embodiment. FIG. 35 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 second embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a general winning opening / out opening entering ball detection process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 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 second embodiment.

Form to carry out

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

  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. Furthermore, numerical values (for example, winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at the time of special game, symbol variation time, number of continuations in each gaming state, etc.) as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modifications are as follows: This is merely an example, and in particular, under different conditions (for example, according to the condition of the first main game side and the second main game side, by the condition of the probability variation game and the non-probability variation game, by the time shortening game and non- It is understood that the magnitude relations and combinations of the numerical values shown in the conditions for time-saving games, etc.) may be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the following embodiments and modified examples. Should. For example, on the first main game side and the second main game side, the magnitude relationship between the winning probability at the time of the lottery execution and the expected value of the maximum number of rounds at the time of the special game is as follows: first main game side = second main game side Even if it is illustrated as such, the magnitude relationship may be changed as appropriate so that the first main game side <the second main game side, or the first main game side> the second main game side, etc. Good (same for other values and conditions). Also, for example, when configuring based on the intention that the probability variation gaming state will continue until the next jackpot occurs, whether to set “65535” as the number of continuations (configure to continue substantially), Or, even in the options of the realization method based on the same purpose, such as maintaining the probability variation game state until the next jackpot occurs without setting the number of continuations, as long as it does not greatly deviate from the purpose of the following embodiments and modification examples Should be understood as appropriate.

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

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper ball dish D20, a lower ball dish D22, and a launch handle D42. 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. Further, a speaker D24 is provided between the upper ball tray D20 and the lower ball tray D22, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board has a game area D30 defined by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. The game area D30 includes a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, an auxiliary game start port H10, and a first grand prize port, in addition to a plurality of game nails and windmill mechanisms (not shown). C10, second grand prize opening C20, first main game symbol display device A20, second main game symbol display device B20, effect display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38, left out port D36-1, A right out port D36-2 and a general winning port P10 are provided. 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 opening A10 and the second main game start opening B10 are provided, and the game balls flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the game area center) While being easily guided to the first main game start port A10, it is difficult to be guided (or not guided) to the second main game start port B10. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is hardly guided (or not guided) to the first main game start opening A10, but is guided to the second main game start opening B10. It is configured to be easy. 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. Further, hereinafter, “difficult to be guided”, “difficult to enter a ball” and the like include cases where “not guided” and “not enter”, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric combination is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 is not limited to this embodiment, and the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are You may arrange | position so that it may overlap, and in that case, you may comprise so that the upper part of 2nd main game start opening B10 may be block | closed by presence of 1st main game start opening A10.

  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 game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (reference to the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, while the right side of the game area D30 (reference to the center of the game area). ) Is configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10 (but not limited to this, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) May be configured to be easily guided to the auxiliary game start opening H10}.

  Next, on the upper right side of the right-out port D36-2, a first grand prize winning port C10 and a second grand prize winning port C20 are provided, and flow down on the right side of the gaming area D30 (based on the gaming area center). The game ball is configured to easily pass through the area where the first big prize opening C10 and the second big prize opening C20 are arranged before reaching the right out mouth D36-2.

  Next, the first grand prize winning opening C10 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) is stopped by the big hit symbol, and is right-out. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of the opening D36-2. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening C10 has an opening on a passage where a game ball can roll as a big prize opening, and can take a state in which the opening is closed and a state in which the opening is open (so-called A first grand prize opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entrance of a game ball, a first big prize opening electric accessory C11d (and a first big prize opening solenoid C13), Is provided. 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 this embodiment, the special winning opening is a so-called slide-type attacker, but is not limited to this. In that case, for example, an aspect (so-called, a state where the bar-like member provided in the special winning opening is in a state of protruding to the player side and a retracted state of being retracted to the player side) (Bello-type attacker) or a horizontal rectangular opening, and the door member provided in the opening opens and closes the opening (the opened door member guides the game ball to the inside) ) State (so-called door-type attacker).

  Next, the second big winning opening C20 is the right out port D36-2 which 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 in the upper right. Specifically, the second grand prize opening C20 includes a second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second grand prize opening electric accessory C21d (and a second grand prize prize). Mouth solenoid C23). Here, the second grand prize opening prize detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening C20, and the second big prize opening entry information that indicates the entry at the time of entry. Is generated. The second big prize opening electric accessory C21d changes the second big prize opening C20 to the second big prize opening C20 between a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where a game ball is easy to win ( The second big prize opening solenoid C23 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 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 lose. {However, it is not limited to this. A 7-segment LED is set so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the hold number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, but can be configured to display a maximum of four hold numbers (for example, composed of one lamp, (Equation 1: lighting, hold number 2: slow blink, hold number 3: medium blink, hold number 4: fast blink)).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the left out port D36-1 is a ball entrance located below the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The left out mouth D36-1 includes a left out mouth entrance detection device D36s-1. Here, the left out entrance entrance detection device D36s-1 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the left out entrance D36-1, and the left out entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance is displayed. Generate.

  Here, in this embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is easily guided to the left out port D36-1, while the right side of the game area D30 (the center of the game area is set). The game ball flowing down the standard) is configured to be difficult to be guided to the left out port D36-1.

  Next, the right out port D36-2 is a ball entrance located below the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The right out port D36-2 includes a right out port entrance detection device D36s-2. Here, the right out entrance entrance detection device D36s-2 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the right out entrance D36-2, and the right out entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance is displayed. Generate.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the right out port D36-2, while the right side of the game area D30 (the center of the game area) The game ball flowing down the standard) is configured to be easily guided to the right out port D36-2.

  Next, the general winning opening P10 is a winning opening located at the upper right of the right out opening D36-2. The general winning opening P10 includes a general winning opening detection device P11s. Here, the general winning opening entrance detection device P11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening P10, and generates general winning opening entrance information indicating the entering at the time of entering.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (reference to the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the general winning opening P10, while the right side of the game area D30 (reference to the center of the game area). The game balls that flow down are configured to be easily guided to the general winning opening P10. In this example, one general winning opening P10 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of general winning openings may be provided.

  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 board) 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 D44 that launches each ball, the launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D44, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch, is provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (on the opposite side to the game side).

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

  Here, the real time clock RTC is a mechanism for measuring time provided on the substrate of the sub main control unit SM. The real-time clock RTC has a built-in power supply (battery) that is independent of the board, and keeps timing while power is not being supplied to the gaming machine, so the date and time set at the time of factory shipment, etc. Based on the current date and time. In the present embodiment, it is configured so as to determine the effect mode of the effect during the standby demonstration described later, using the value of the real-time clock RTC.

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 winning solenoid C13, the second big prize winning solenoid C23, etc., information display LEDs (not shown), etc. that are essential for the progress of the game. It is electrically connected to the device, and the progress of the game is controlled 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. 3, the main control board M and the winning ball payout control board KH are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to allow one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub-main control unit SM (the communication method may be either serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

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

  Next, the sub-control board S 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, the flow path of the game sphere used for the game will be described with reference to the flow path image diagram of the game sphere in the lower part of FIG. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game balls fired in the game area D30 are the respective entrances {first main game start port A10, second main game start port B10, first grand prize port C10, Enter any one of the second grand prize opening C20, the general prize opening P10, the left out opening D36-1, the right out opening D36-2}, and pass through the entering sensors corresponding to the respective entrances to play the game area. It will be guided to the back side of D30 and discharged out of the gaming machine. Although not specifically shown in this example, a switch for confirming the entrance {each entrance (for example, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the first major winning port C10, the first This is a switch through which game balls that have entered the two major winning openings C20, the general winning opening P10, the left out opening D36-1, and the right out opening D36-2) pass, and detect the entry into each entry opening. And one or a plurality of switches different from the switches for.

  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. The sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) is a sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) that executes image effects, and a member that can be operated by the player. A sub input button SB capable of transmitting input information, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), a speaker D24, and the like are also electrically 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 means included in the main control board M may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means that is included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board M. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

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

  Here, the game information control means MJ determines whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the entrance determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of game balls to each entrance (starting opening, etc.), and the determination result A random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, a hold control means MJ30 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and will be described later Based on the first main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, a game content determination means MN for determining the content related to the game, and a display for performing control of displaying and changing and stopping each symbol Control means MP10 and second main game start port electric combination opening / closing control means MP20- for performing various processes directly related to opening / closing determination of the second main game start opening electric combination B11d of the second main game start opening B10 B and normal games Special game control means MP30 that controls the special game advantageous to the player, and small hit game control means that controls the execution of the small hit game that can open the first big prize opening C10 without changing the game state Specific game control for performing determination of which game state is to be transferred to the current game state and processing for changing the game state based on the determination regarding the MP40, the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game Means MP50 and current and past game states [e.g., state relating to main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, state relating to auxiliary game (easy release state) , Non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to the main game symbol and auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, round number, It has a prize number information) game state temporary storage means MB for storing temporarily the like, the. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means MJ10 includes a first main game start entrance entrance determination means MJ11-A that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance A10, and a second main game start entrance. The second main game start opening entrance determining means MJ11-B that determines whether or not a game ball has entered B10, and an auxiliary game entrance ball that determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start opening H10. The first grand prize opening entrance judging means MJ11-C10 and the second big prize opening C20 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening C10. The second big prize opening entrance judging means MJ11-C20 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the game, and the general prize entrance entrance for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the general prize opening P10. A game ball is placed in the ball judging means MJ11-P and the left out port D36-1 or the right out port D36-2. Determines whether the ball has left and right out port ball entrance determining unit MJ11-D, a.

  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 determines a stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number based on each random number and the random lottery device MN10 for lottery whether or not the special game is successful and whether or not the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is openable. Design content determining means MN40, and a variation mode determining means MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. Here, the winning / losing lottery means MN10 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the winning lottery result is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), First main game win / fail lottery means MN11-A that performs a lottery determination regarding the main game symbols, second main game pass / fail lottery means MN11-B that performs a lottery determination regarding the second main game symbols, and whether or not the auxiliary game symbols are correct Auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H for performing lottery is provided. 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, probability variation game → first main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B 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, probability variation game → second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery. The table MN41ta-H has various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time 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, probability variation game → first main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B 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, probability variation game → second main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H has an auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-H that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol. The determination lottery table MN51ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

  Next, the display control means MP10 performs a predetermined time on the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display unit B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20. The first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C 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 opening time of the first big prize opening C10 in the small hit game, and the small hit game related information for temporarily storing information related to the small hit game. Temporary storage means MP40b.

  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” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) compared to during the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is relatively extended (open time extension function). Also, the time-reduced game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes of the first main game symbol and the number of times of change of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability variation game with no time limit restriction). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 and the short time game end condition determination means MP52 described above are, for example, a lottery to shift from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time the symbol changes. (A so-called pachinko gaming machine having a falling lottery function).

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

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

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H temporarily stores auxiliary game symbol information for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols 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 the auxiliary game start port H10 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10, and the stop display and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. And an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 capable of supporting the above.

  Next, the effect display control means (sub-main control unit) SM includes display information receiving means SM10 for receiving various information from the main control board M side, effect content determination processing and display control processing for effect display. Effect display control means SM20 that manages the current time, current time acquisition means SM30 that acquires the current time and date from the real-time clock RTC, and difference ball number management means SM31 that executes management of the number of winning balls, the total number of discharged balls, and the number of difference balls Information transmission / reception control means SM40 that controls information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit SS side, a power interruption save area SM50 that can store various information related to games at the time of power interruption, game start date information, total Information such as the counter value of the discharge number counter SM31c, the counter value of the prize ball number counter SM31c2, the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3, information on the game, etc. It has a game information recording area SM60, a capable predetermined period stored. 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 controls the determination process and display control process, standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 that controls the display control process of the standby demonstration effect that can be displayed in a situation where it can be determined that the game is not progressing, and stay Stage {A group of production lines. If the stay stage is different, the notice production, background production, reach production, sound mode, etc. Become (or may be different) can become} stay stage control unit governs decisions and sets SM27, a has.

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

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

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

  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, standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 has standby demonstration effect related information temporary storage means SM26b for temporarily storing information related to the standby demonstration.

  Next, the stay stage control means SM27 has stay stage related information temporary storage means SM27b for temporarily storing information relating to the stay stage.

  Further, the current time acquisition means SM30 has time-related information temporary storage means SM30b for temporarily storing information relating to time such as game start date information.

  Further, the difference ball number management means SM31 is a difference ball number related information temporary storage means SM31b for temporarily storing information relating to the number of winning balls, the total number of discharges, the difference ball number, etc., and all the balls fired toward the game board. A total discharge number counter SM31c capable of measuring the total number of discharges, which is the number of game balls, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, a first big prize port C10, a second big prize port C20, in general A prize ball counter SM31c2 that can measure the total number of prize balls paid out by entering a game ball at the entrance with a prize ball such as the prize opening P10, and the number of jackpots that are won on the day are measured. And a big hit number counter SM31c3.

  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 sub input button SB includes a sub input button input detection device SBs that detects that the sub input button SB is operated.

  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.

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

  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 general winning opening / out opening entering ball detection process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1700, the main control board M executes a special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1800, the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1900, the main control board M executes a small hit game control process described later. Next, in step 1997, the main control board M (especially the winning ball payout determining means MH) receives the winning ball payout control process (drive control of the winning ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. The payout control board KH is executed, and a process for managing the result is executed. Next, in step 1998, the main control board M executes an external signal output process (information output to the external terminal board, the hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1999, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit side), and is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the process that was being performed. 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 and prohibits timer interrupt processing. Next, at step 1024, the main control board M transmits a power interruption signal indicating that power interruption has occurred to the sub-side, and shifts to a power interruption waiting loop process.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port 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 S1200). In addition, also when it is No at step 1102 or step 1104, it transfers to the following process (process of S1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game start 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 electric agent release flag in the flag area of the storage means MB10-H is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1300).

  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 (S1300 process).

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start entrance entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start entrance A10. Is received. In the case of Yes in Step 1302, in Step 1303, the first main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-A is for command transmission for sending the first main game start entrance entering detection command to the sub main control unit SM. It is set in the buffer MT10 (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, 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 holds on the main game (especially the first main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 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 means MJ30 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( Is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1999).

  Next, in step 1312, the second main game start entrance ball judging means MJ11-B enters the second main game start entrance ball from the second main game start entrance entrance detection device B11s of the second main game start entrance B10. It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1313, the second main game start entrance entering determination means MJ11-B is for command transmission for transmitting the second main game start entrance entering detection command to the sub main control unit SM. It is set in the buffer MT10 (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1314, 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 holds on the main game (especially the second main game side). It is determined whether or not the number of spheres is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of the success / failure lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired in the same manner as the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A. ing. 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 1318, 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 1320, the hold control means MJ30 sets information (holding occurrence command) indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1400). In the case of No in step 1302 or step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312. In the case of No in step 1312 or step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1400).

  In this embodiment, information indicating that a random number has been acquired is transmitted as information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in Step 1310 and Step 1320. However, the information on the random number value and the main game symbol are transmitted. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and the information indicating that a random number has been acquired can be substituted by such information. In steps 1308 and 1318, the first main game content determination random number is stored and the second main game content determination random number is stored. 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.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the general winning opening / out opening entering ball detection processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the general winning opening entry determining means MJ11-P determines whether or not the general winning opening entry information is received from the general winning opening entering detection device P11s of the general winning opening P10. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the general winning opening entrance determination means MJ11-P sets the general winning opening entering detection command in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the sub-main control unit SM (step (Send to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of 1999), and the process proceeds to Step 1406. In the case of No in step 1402, the process proceeds to step 1406.

  Next, at step 1406, the left / right out-entrance ball judging unit MJ11-D determines whether or not the left out-entry entrance information has been received from the left out-entry entrance detection device D36s-1 of the left out entrance D36-1. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1406, in step 1408, the left and right out-entry ball entering determination means MJ11-D sets the left out-entry entrance detection command in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (step (Send to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in 1999), and the process proceeds to Step 1410. Note that if the answer is No in step 1406, the process proceeds to step 1410.

  Next, at step 1410, the left / right out-entrance ball judging means MJ11-D determines whether or not the right out-entry entrance information has been received from the right out-entry entrance detection device D36s-2 of the right out entrance D36-2. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1412, the left / right out-entry ball determining unit MJ11-D sets the right out-entry ball detection command to the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the command to the sub main control unit SM (step (Send to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). Even in the case of No in step 1410, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1601, 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 1601, in step 1600 (1), the game content determination means MN executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of S1700). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1601, in step 1600 (2), the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of S1700).

  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 1600 (1) {step 1600 (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 1603, the pending digest control means MJ31 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game is not being played (or the condition device is being operated), the main game symbol is not changing, and there is a hold of the main game symbol. Although not shown in this example, in the case of providing a variable fixed time (time for displaying the fixed display symbol after the main game symbol is displayed), during the variable fixed time, You may comprise so that it may not satisfy | fill.

  In the case of Yes in step 1603, in steps 1605 and 1606, 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 1610-1, the winning / not-lotting means MN10 refers to the first main gaming winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-A (second main gaming notifying lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state, and Based on 1 main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, a winning lottery random number), a main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 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). As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-stochastic varying gaming state. Note that the winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the small hit which is the hit which cannot change a game state may generate | occur | produce.

  Next, in Step 1610-2, 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, a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, “4A, 5A, 7A” and “4B, 5B, 7B”) are selected. One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of special games rounds and types of special games determined with reference to the main game symbols are 4A, 4B for 8R normal big hit, 5A, 5B for 2R latent probability big hit, 7A and 7B for 16R chance big big hit. It has become. Normally, after the big jackpot ends, the game state is in a non-stochastic variable gaming state and a time shortened gaming state, after the probability variable big hit is finished, in a probability variable gaming state and a time shortened gaming state, When the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortening gaming state), the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal gaming state (non-probability variation). When the game state is not the non-time-reduced game state, the game state is shifted to the probability-variable game state and the time-reduced game state. In addition, the configuration relating to the transition of the gaming state at the time of winning the latent probability variation big win and after the big hit ends is not limited to this. For example, (A) the gaming state at the time of the big hit winning is a time-reduced gaming state (probability varying gaming state) And a time-reduced gaming state, or a non-stochastic game state and a time-reduced gaming state), or a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot ends is a probability-variable gaming state. If the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a non-stochastic variable gaming state and a non-time reduced gaming state, the gaming state after the big hit ends is a probability variable gaming state and a non-time playing state. (B) The gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a time shortening gaming state (a probability variation gaming state and a time shortening gaming state, or a non-probability variation gaming state and a time. In the case of the contracted gaming state), the gaming state after the big hit ends becomes a probability varying gaming state and a time shortening gaming state, while the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a non-time shortening gaming state (probability varying gaming state). And a non-time-reduced gaming state, or a non-probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state), the gaming state after the jackpot is a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state, C) If the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a time shortening gaming state (probability variation gaming state and time shortening gaming state, or non-probability variation gaming state and time shortening gaming state), If the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state and a time reduction gaming state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a probability variation gaming state and a non-time reduction gaming state, it is based on the jackpot symbol. There are cases where the gaming state after the end of the jackpot is a probability variation gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state and a probability variation gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-probability variation. In the gaming state and the non-time-reduced gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot may be a probability-variable gaming state and a non-time-reduced gaming state. 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}. In the present embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening (first big winning opening C10) in the small hit game and the big winning opening in the special game related to the latent probability changing big winning symbol (5A, 5B in this example) ( The opening mode of the first grand prize opening C10) is the same (or substantially the same) opening mode, and the player is concerned with the small hit and the latent probability change big hit symbol (in this example, 5A, 5B) It is configured so that it cannot be determined (or difficult) whether it has been won or not. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state concealment stage (the stay stage in which the current game state is not notified to the player) after the end of the small hit and after the special game related to the latent probability change big hit symbol (5A and 5B in this example). The details are described later). Further, after the normal big hit, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state (non-probability variation gaming state and non-time-reduced gaming state), and after the probable variation big hit is finished, the state is changed to the probability variation gaming state and non-time reduction gaming state. Often, in such a case, the opening mode of the big winning opening for the normal jackpot and the probable big jackpot is the same as the number of rounds executed in the big jackpot, and both the games after the end of the normal jackpot and the promising big jackpot It is desirable to configure to move to the state concealment stage. In addition, after the big hit, the game shifts to a non-stochastic variable gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (50 time-reduced games similar to the present embodiment), and after the probable big hit, the probability-changing gaming state and a reduced time gaming state After the transition (50 time-saving games similar to the present embodiment), the opening mode of the big winning opening for the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot and the number of rounds executed in the jackpot are the same, and the normal jackpot You may comprise so that it may transfer to a game state concealment stage after the end of a probable big hit. In addition, it is good also as a time reduction game without the frequency | count restriction | limiting after the end of the said probability variation big hit. Note that a small hit may be provided in any of the above-described configurations. It is to be noted that the gaming state when the small hit is won and the gaming state after the small winning is the same (the main game probability change flag and the main game short flag state are not changed).

  Next, in Step 1610-3, 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 1615.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, the present embodiment is configured such that the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result and the main game short time flag state. 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. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time-reduced game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {the symbol on the second main game side When the change is configured to be advantageous for the player, the second main game side is likely to be suspended by reducing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (advantageous for the player). This 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}.

  Next, in step 1615, the game content determination means MN determines the commands (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information) related to the main game symbols temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Change mode information, etc.) and a command (symbol change display start instruction command) relating to the current gaming state is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission processing in step 1999) Is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1616, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1617, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C causes the first main game symbol display part A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20)). On the second main game symbol display unit B21g), the main game symbol variation display is started in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Next, in step 1618, 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 1620.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1603, in step 1619, 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 1619, the process proceeds to step 1620. If No in step 1619, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in S1700).

  Next, in step 1620, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determines whether or not a predetermined time relating to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1620, in step 1622, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sends the 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 1623, 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)). 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 1624, the first / second main game symbol control means MP11-C turns off the changing flag in the flag area of the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, in step 1630, 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 1630, in step 1632, 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 1650. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1630, in step 1634, 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 small. It is determined whether or not it is a winning symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the game content determination means MN 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 1650. Note that if the answer is No in step 1634, the process proceeds to step 1650.

  Next, at step 1650, the specific game control means MP50 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of S1700). Even in the case of No in step 1620, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1670, 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 1670, in step 1672, the specific game control means MP50 decrements the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c by 1. Next, in step 1684, 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 1673, in step 1676 and step 1678, 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. (S1700). In addition, also when it is No at step 1652, step 1670, or step 1647, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1700).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, 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 1702, in step 1714, the special game control means MP30, the special game flag (main game probability change flag, main game short time flag, auxiliary game short time) in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Flag) off. Next, in step 1718, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1720, 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 1722, 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. Next, in step 1726, the special game control means MP30 sets a jackpot occurrence command (a command related to information indicating that the jackpot is won) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (step The control command is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1800). In the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1800).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, 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 1802, in step 1804 and step 1806, 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 1807, 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 1808, 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 1812.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1802, in Step 1810, 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 1810, the process proceeds to step 1812. In the case of No in step 1810, the special game execution means MP33 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (the process of S1900).

  Next, in step 1812, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b to determine whether or not 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 1812, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1814, the special game execution means MP33 stores the special winning opening opening pattern in the round in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. (For example, an opening pattern that keeps opening, a pattern that opens and closes) is set. In this example, in a special game related to the latent probability change big hit symbol (5A, 5B) (especially, when winning in the normal game state), in order to conceal the game state, it is the same as in the small hit game described later ( (Or approximately the same) open / close mode (for example, 0.6 second open → 1.0 second closed → 0.6 second open → closed) is configured to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening C10). Yes.

  Next, in step 1816, the special game execution means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1818, 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 1820, the special game executing means MP33 receives the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). Drive to open the first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20), set a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special game timer MP34t (especially the opening time timer), and start, step 1821 Migrate to On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1812, that is, when the big prize opening is being opened, the process proceeds to Step 1821 without performing the processes of Steps 1814 to 1820.

  Next, in step 1821, 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 1822, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the first grand prize winning prize detection device C11s (or the second big prize winning prize winning detection device C21s), and the first big prize winning mouth C10 (or second big prize). It is determined whether or not there is a game ball winning (winning) at the winning opening C20). In the case of Yes in Step 1822, in Step 1825, the special game execution means MP33 sets the special winning opening entrance detection command in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side (control in Step 1999). (Sent to the sub main control unit SM side in the command transmission process). Next, in step 1826, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) is assigned to the first big winning opening C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) in the round. It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1826, the process proceeds to step 1828. In the case of No in step 1822 or step 1826, in step 1827, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (especially the open time timer) for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the special winning opening. It is determined whether or not elapses. Also in the case of Yes in step 1827, the process proceeds to step 1828. If No in step 1827, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1900).

  Next, in step 1828, the special game executing means MP33 determines the first big prize opening electric combination C11d of the first big prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening electric combination C21d of the second big prize opening C20). The driving is stopped and the first grand prize opening C10 (or the second big prize opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1830, the special game execution means MP33 resets a special game timer MP34t (especially an open time timer). Next, in step 1832, 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 1833, 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 1834, 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 1834, in Step 1836, 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 1838, 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). Then, in step 1850, the specific game control means MP50 executes a game state determination process after the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of S1900). Even in the case of No in step 1834, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S1900).

  In the present embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the special game related to the latent probability changing big hit symbol (5A, 5B) and the opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game are the same (or substantially the same). Therefore, the big winning opening that is opened during the execution of the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol (5A, 5B) is the first big winning opening C10 (the big winning opening that is opened during the small hit game is the first winning opening) It is one big prize opening C10). Although not specifically shown in this example, in order to conceal the game state, in the special game related to the latent probability change big hit symbol (5A, 5B) (especially, when winning in the normal game state) Commands related to effects to be displayed during execution (for example, special game start display instruction command, game state information command during special game, special game end display instruction command, etc.) are not transmitted to the sub side (or on the sub side) You may comprise so that the effect which concerns on these commands may not be performed. (Conversely, you may comprise so that these commands may be transmitted at the time of a small hit game).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1850 in FIG. First, in step 1852, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol (in this example, 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). ). In the case of Yes in Step 1852, in Step 1854, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to Step 1856. If Yes in step 1856, the process proceeds to step 1860. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1852, in step 1858, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number (in this example, 50 times) to the counter value of the hour / minute number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1860. Next, at step 1860 and step 1862, 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 (S1900). The process proceeds to (1). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1856, in step 1864, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and the main game probability change flag and the main game short time flag are set at the time of winning the executed special game. It is determined whether or not it is off (normal game state). In the case of Yes in step 1864, in step 1866, the specific game control means MP50 transmits a game state concealment stage shift command (a command to shift to the game state concealment stage 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 in the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1900). If No in step 1864, the process proceeds to step 1860.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, 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 1902, in step 1904, 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, at step 1906, the small hit game control means MP40 stores an opening pattern (in this example, the first big prize similar to the execution of the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol in the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b. The opening / closing pattern of the mouth C10 is set, for example, 0.6 second open → 1.0 second closed → 0.6 second open → closed). Next, in step 1908, 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 1910, the small hit game control means MP40 opens the first big winning opening C10, starts a small hit game timer MP41t (the timer value is counted down), and proceeds to step 1912. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1902, in step 1911, 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 1911, the process proceeds to step 1912.

  Next, in step 1912, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the first big prize opening winning detection device C11s, and determines whether or not there is a win (win) in the first big prize opening C10. In the case of Yes in step 1912, in step 1913, the small hit game control means MP40 sets the big winning opening entrance detection command in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM side (in step 1999). Is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process). Next, in step 1914, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and whether or not there is a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls in the first big winning opening C10. Determine. If Yes in step 1914, the process proceeds to step 1918. In the case of No in step 1912 or step 1914, in step 1916, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the small hit game timer MP41t for a predetermined time (in this example, for example 0.6 It is determined whether or not (seconds open → 1.0 seconds closed → 0.6 seconds open → closed 2.2 seconds). If YES in step 1916, the process proceeds to step 1918.

  Next, in step 1918, the small hit game control means MP40 stops the driving of the first big prize opening electric accessory C11d and closes the first big prize opening C10. Next, at step 1920, the small hit game control means MP40 stops and resets the small hit game timer MP41t. Next, at step 1922, 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. Next, in step 1924, the small hit game control means MP40 refers to the small hit game related information temporary storage means MP40b, and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag and the main game short time flag are off (normal game state). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1924, in step 1928, the small hit game control means MP40 transmits a game state concealment stage shift command (a command for shifting to the game state concealment stage described later) to the sub main control unit SM side. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997). Also in the case of No in step 1911, step 1916, or step 1924, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997). In this embodiment, the first prize winning opening C10 is set to be the first winning prize opening C10 during the small hit game execution. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The 2nd prize opening C20 may be used. In such a case, the 2nd prize winning opening is also the second prize winning opening that is opened during the execution of the special game related to the latent probability change big hit symbol (5A, 5B in this example). C20 is preferred.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 28, control processing executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board S side (particularly on the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 4D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after resetting, such as when the game machine is powered on. That is, at the time of powering on the gaming machine, in step 2050, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (f) which is a repetitive process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (f) is executed, as shown in the process of (f) in the figure, first, in step 2100, the secondary game control means (sub-main control unit) SM performs the difference ball number measurement described later. Execute the process. Next, at step 2200, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a stay stage determination process to be described later. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a difference ball number management process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a standby demonstration effect determination process which will be described later. Next, in step 2500, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a hold information management process to be described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2700, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2800, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a special game related display control process which will be described later. Next, in step 2900, the sub game control means (sub-main control unit) SM executes a display command transmission control process (transmits commands set in these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side). The repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM employs a form in which the sub-main routine (S2100 to S2900) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 5E is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is sent to one terminal (in this example) of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM. , NMI terminal) is a processing flow (e). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2004, the sub main control unit SM receives the command input port (from the main control board M side). Check the data signal line input port). In step 2006, the sub main control unit SM sends the command transmitted from the main control board M side to the RAM (eg, main side information temporary storage means SM11b) on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result. (Signal) is temporarily stored and the process returns to the process executed immediately before this interrupt process.

  Next, the process of (g) of the figure is a process at the time of a power failure in the sub main control unit SM. The processing is executed when the power interruption signal is received from the main side. First, in steps 2013 to 2016, the sub-main control unit SM determines the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c at the time of power interruption, the prize ball number counter SM31c2. And the game start date information stored in the time-related information temporary storage means SM30b in the power-off saving area SM50 and the power-off saving area Reserve power is supplied to the SM 50, and a transition to a power interruption waiting loop is made.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of initial processing according to the subroutine of step 2050 in FIG. First, in step 2052, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM determines whether or not a RAM clear signal or various information commands are received from the main side. In the case of Yes in Step 2052, in Step 2054, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM refers to the real time clock RTC and acquires (latches) the RTC value (current time). Next, in step 2056, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM refers to the acquired RTC value and determines whether or not the date has been changed before and after the power interruption. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2056, in step 2058, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM stores information (game start date information, counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c) stored in the power saving saving area SM50. , The counter value of the winning ball number counter SM31c2, the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3, information relating to the game) is restored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2002).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2056, in step 2060, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM updates the current date as game start date information and stores it in the game information recording area SM60. Next, in step 2062, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM stores information stored in the power saving saving area SM50 (game start date information, counter value of the total number-of-discharges counter SM31c, the number of prize balls) The counter value of the counter SM31c2, the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3, and information relating to the game) are stored in the game information recording area SM60 as information on the previous day. Thus, in this embodiment, game information (game start date information, counter value of the total number-of-discharges counter SM31c, counter value of the prize ball number counter SM31c2, counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3, information relating to the game) The game information can be stored for a predetermined time (in this example, 3 days), and the previous game information is deleted. Note that the information that can be stored and the predetermined time may be changed. For example, the total number of shot balls, the winning rate (the average number of game balls winning in the winning opening per minute), the payout rate (with respect to the total number of discharged balls) A variety of information may be stored by using the number of winnings and the total number of discharging, such as the ratio of the number of winnings). Further, the stored information may be stored in the mobile terminal {for example, it can be stored by reading the QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the gaming machine with the mobile terminal}. The game information may be stored and / or deleted at times other than the predetermined time. For example, when it can be determined that the game is not being played, such as when the power is not turned on for the predetermined time or more on the previous day, You may comprise so that the information on a day may be succeeded as information on the previous day. With such a configuration, it is possible to store or display information on only substantial working days excluding days when gaming machines are not in operation, such as closed days.

  Here, the upper right part of the figure is an image diagram of information stored in the save area. As shown in the figure, at the time of power interruption, game information {game start date information, counter value of total discharge number counter SM31c, counter value of prize ball number counter SM31c2, counter value of big hit number counter SM31c3, Information (number of difference balls, total number of revolutions, etc.)} is stored, and the game state can be restored, stored, and deleted.

  Next, in step 2064, the sub-main control unit SM clears the big hit number counter SM31c3, the total discharge number counter SM31c, and the winning ball number counter SM31c2 (zero clear), and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2002). In the case of No in step 2052, the subsequent processing is waited until either a RAM clear signal or various information commands are received.

  Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information stored in the save area (game start date information, counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c, counter value of the prize ball number counter SM31c2) A switch for clearing the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3, information related to the game) may be provided, or a predetermined operation (for example, with the door D18 opened, the sub input button SB is pressed and held down to enter the sub input) The information stored in the save area may be cleared by turning on the power while pressing the button SB.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the difference ball number measuring process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in Step 2102, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a first main game start opening detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in Step 2102, in Step 2104, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds (increments) the number of winning balls (3) related to the first main game starting port A10 to the winning ball number counter SM31c2. Next, in step 2106, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment), and proceeds to step 2108. In the case of No in step 2102, the process proceeds to step 2108.

  Next, in Step 2108, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a second main game start opening entrance detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2108, in step 2110, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds (increments) the number of prize balls (3) related to the second main game start opening B10 to the prize ball number counter SM31c2. Next, in step 2112, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment), and proceeds to step 2114. In the case of No in step 2108, the process proceeds to step 2114.

  Next, in step 2114, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a big winning entry entrance detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2114, in step 2116, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds the number of winning balls (13) relating to the first big winning opening C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) to the winning ball number counter SM31c2. (Increment). Next, in Step 2118, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment), and proceeds to Step 2120. In the case of No in step 2114, the process also proceeds to step 2120.

  Next, at step 2120, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a general winning entry entrance detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2120, in step 2122, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds (increments) the number of winning balls (10) related to the general winning opening P10 to the winning ball number counter SM31c2. Next, in Step 2124, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment), and proceeds to Step 2126. Note that if the result of step 2120 is No, the process proceeds to step 2126.

  Next, in Step 2126, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a left out entrance entrance detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2126, in step 2128, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment). Next, in step 2130, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state or a special game is being executed. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2130, in step 2132, the difference ball number management means SM31 sets a command for executing a right-handed instruction display effect (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). The process proceeds to step 2134. In the present embodiment, when the game is in the time-reduced game state and when the special game is being executed, the player makes a right strike (shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area D30). Since it is configured to execute and advance the game, when it is determined that left-handed (shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the game area D30) is executed (for example, left In the case where a game ball enters the out mouth D36-1), an effect (right-handed instruction display effect) that prompts the player to make a right strike is executed. Note that if the answer is No in step 2126 or step 2130, the process proceeds to step 2134. Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that left-handed is being executed during a special game (for example, when a game ball enters the left-out port D36-1), a right-handed instruction display effect is provided. However, the right-handed instruction display effect may not be executed during the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol (5A, 5B in this example). With such a configuration, the right-handed instruction display effect is not executed even when it is determined that left-handed is being executed during the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol (5A, 5B in this example). Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the gaming state.

  Next, in Step 2134, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a right-out entrance ball detection command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2134, in step 2136, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the total discharge number counter SM31c (increment), and proceeds to step 2138. Note that if the result is No in step 2134, the process proceeds to step 2138.

  Next, in Step 2138, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a big hit occurrence command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2138, in step 2140, the difference ball number management means SM31 adds 1 to the big hit number counter SM31c3 (increment). In this embodiment, regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped, 1 is added (incremented) to the jackpot number counter SM31c3 every time the jackpot is generated. However, the counter value is based on the stopped jackpot symbol. It may be configured to determine whether or not to add to the counter value. For example, it may be configured not to add to the counter value at the time of big hit related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol (5A, 5B in this example). In addition, it may be configured to add to the counter value even when winning a small hit, or may not be added. Next, at step 2142, the difference ball number management means SM31 stores the current value of the big hit number counter SM31c3 in the difference ball number related information temporary storage means SM31b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing at step 2200). . Even in the case of No in step 2138, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the stay stage determination process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the stay stage control means SM27 refers to the flag area of the stay stage related information temporary storage means SM27b and determines whether or not the secret effect execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 2202, in Step 2204, the stay stage control means SM27 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not a game state concealment stage shift command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2204, the stay stage control means SM27 confirms the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c in step 2206. Next, in step 2208, the stay stage control means SM27 calculates a gaming state notification value by referring to the gaming state notification value determination table based on the current gaming state, and the notification value is stored in the stay stage related information temporary storage means. Temporarily store in SM27b. Next, in step 2210, the stay stage control means SM27 is a stay stage {group of production lines, and the stay stage is different, the notice production, the background production, the reach production, the sound mode, etc. are different (or may be different). ) Will be set} as “secret stage”. Here, in this embodiment, the “secret stage” is configured to be able to shift after the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol (5A / 5B) or after the small hit game ends, and staying in the stage Determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state (that is, whether it is a concealment stage shifted after execution of a special game or a concealment stage shifted after execution of a small hit game) It is configured to be concealed and to notify the gaming state at the end of the stay.

  Next, in step 2212, stay stage control means SM27 turns on the secret effect execution flag in the flag area of stay stage related information temporary storage means SM27b, and proceeds to step 2214. Note that if the result of step 2202 is No, the process proceeds to step 2214. Next, in step 2214, stay stage control means SM27 refers to total discharge number counter SM31c, and determines whether or not the counter value is equal to or greater than the gaming state notification value temporarily stored in step 2208. In the case of Yes in Step 2214, in Step 2216, the stay stage control means SM27 sets a command related to the gaming state notification effect (effect for notifying the player whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state). (Sent to the sub-sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process in step 2900). Next, in Step 2218, the secret effect execution flag in the flag area of the stay stage related information temporary storage means SM27b is turned off, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in Step 2300). As described above, in the present embodiment, based on the total number of discharges, it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to the “secret stage” and whether or not to execute the game state notification effect. Entrance (the first grand prize opening C10, the second big prize opening C20, the first main game starting port A10, the second main game starting port B10, the left out port D36-1, the right out port D36-2, the general prize The presence or absence of execution of the stage transition or production may be determined based on the number of game balls entering the mouth P10 or the like and the efficiency of entrance.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2204, in step 2220, the stay stage control means SM27 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2220, in step 2222, stay stage control means SM27 sets “probability change stage” as the stay stage, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2220, in step 2224, stay stage control means SM27 refers to total discharge number counter SM31c, and whether or not the counter value is less than the stay stage change value (30000 in this example). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2224, in step 2226, stay stage control means SM27 sets “non-probability variation stage A” as the stay stage, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2224, in step 2228, stay stage control means SM27 sets “non-probability variation stage B” as the stay stage, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 2300). Even in the case of No in step 2214, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2300).

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the non-stochastic variation gaming state, the stay stage is determined based on the counter value of the total number-of-discharges counter SM31c on that day (the tendency of the effect to be performed is different) Configured). By comprising in this way, a player's feeling of fatigue to a game can be reduced. The configuration in which the stay stage differs depending on the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c may be adapted to any gaming state, for example, 3 based on the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c in the probability variation gaming state. You may comprise so that the stay stage set from the types of stay stages may be determined. There is no problem even if the stay stage change value is changed. In this embodiment, “probability change stage” is set as the stay stage in the case of the probability variation game state, and “non-probability change stage A” or “non-probability change stage B” is set in the case of the non-probability variation game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state, the probability variation gaming state and the non-time shortening gaming state, the non-probability variation gaming state and the time shortening gaming state, and the non-probability Different stay stages may be set for the variable gaming state and the non-time-reduced gaming state. Examples of the difference between “non-probability change stage A” and “non-probability change stage B” include (1) an effect that suggests the current gaming state (for example, an effect that displays “expected probability 30%”). (2) Productions that indicate the current gaming state (for example, productions that display “probability expectation 30%”) have different reliability (consistency with the actual gaming state). (3) It is good also as a structure from which the average period (a frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation, the number of discharged balls, etc.) until it alert | reports the present game state differs. In addition, the longer the average period until the current gaming state is notified (the larger the number of fluctuations, the larger the number of discharged balls), the higher the occurrence frequency and the reliability of the performance suggesting the gaming state may be configured. desirable.

  Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of a gaming state notification value determination table. As shown in this table, the notification required value (value added to the total number-of-discharges counter value) is determined by lottery based on the current gaming state. It should be noted that the average of the necessary notification values to be selected is smaller in the case where the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state than in the case where the current gaming state is the non-probability variation gaming state (game). The status is reported relatively early). The gaming state notification value is a total discharge number counter value for determining the timing for executing the gaming state execution effect. In this example, the total discharge number counter value temporarily stored in step 2106 is determined by lottery. It is configured to calculate by adding the notification required value.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stay stage shifts to the “secret stage”, the current gaming state is concealed, and when discharge balls corresponding to the notification required value are detected from the transition timing (total number of discharges) When the counter value of the counter SM31c becomes a gaming state notification value), a gaming state notification effect (an effect that notifies the concealed gaming state) is executed. Further, the execution condition of the game state notification effect is not limited to this, and may be determined based on the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c at the “secret stage” transition timing. In addition, the game state is gradually notified according to the number of discharges without definite notification of the game state (for example, every time the number of discharges increases by 100 balls, the background effect suggests the game state by the background color) May be configured to execute.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a player can select a stay stage. Such a configuration may be selected by pressing the sub input button SB, selecting according to which of the left out port D36-1 and the right out port D36-2 the game ball enters.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of difference ball number management processing according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in Step 2302, the difference ball number management means SM31 checks the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c. Next, in Step 2304, the difference ball number management means SM31 checks the counter value of the prize ball number counter SM31c2. Next, in Step 2306, the difference ball number management means SM31 calculates the current difference ball number (a value obtained by subtracting the total number of discharges confirmed in Step 2302 from the number of prize balls confirmed in Step 2304). Next, in step 2308, the difference ball number management means SM31 refers to the total discharge number counter SM31c, and determines whether or not the counter value has reached a multiple of the update value (200 in this example). In the case of Yes in step 2308, in step 2310, the difference ball number management means SM31 updates information related to the game such as the current difference ball number, total rotation number, etc., and stores it in the difference ball number related information temporary storage means SM31b. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2400). Even in the case of No in step 2308, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2400). It should be noted that the processing in step 2308 and step 2310 is performed by updating information related to the game such as the current difference ball number, total rotation number, etc. every predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) and temporarily storing difference ball number related information. You may comprise so that it may memorize | store in SM31b (and display by the process mentioned later). Thus, in this embodiment, every time the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c increases by the update value, information related to the game is updated and stored. Further, as shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the number of difference balls is determined based on the information relating to the total number of discharged balls (count value of the total number of discharged counters SM31c) and the number of winning balls (the counter value of the number of winning balls counter SM31c2). Is configured to be manageable.

  Here, the lower part of the figure is an information update image diagram relating to the game. As shown in the figure, every time the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c increases by an update value (200 in this example), information relating to the game such as the number of balls, the total number of revolutions, etc. is updated, It is configured to memorize. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game information such as the difference ball number, the total rotation number, and the like is updated based on the total number of discharges. Mouth (first big prize opening C10, second big prize opening C20, first main game starting port A10, second main game starting port B10, left out port D36-1, right out port D36-2, general winning port P10 , Etc.) may be configured to be updated according to the number of game balls entered and the efficiency of entry.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of an effect determination process during standby demonstration according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 refers to the standby demonstration effect related information temporary storage means SM26b, and determines whether or not the standby demonstration effect display conditions are satisfied. Here, as an example of the standby demonstration effect display conditions in the present embodiment, the special game is not being played (or the condition device is in operation), the main game symbol is not changing, and the main game symbol is not held. In addition, the situation where the game is not in a small hit game and there is no entry into the left out port D36-1 and the right out port D36-2 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or more. The standby demonstration effect display condition may be changed, and the standby demonstration effect may be displayed in a situation where it can be determined that the game is not progressing. Specifically, the production display conditions during the standby demonstration include a case where there is no entry into the right out port D36-2 but a case where there is no entry into the left out port D36-1 and the like. Can be mentioned. In addition, the performance executed when there is no entry to the left out port D36-1 and the right out port D36-2 for a predetermined time or longer is not limited to the in-standby demonstration, but the volume of the BGM, the housing It is configured to reduce power consumption by reducing the overall brightness, or execute an effect that instructs a right turn during a special game (executes an effect that instructs a right turn at the start of a special game, and total discharge for a predetermined time It may be configured to be a user-friendly gaming machine in such a manner that it is preferable to execute the effect again without increasing the number).

  In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 confirms the current RTC value. Next, in step 2406, the standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 refers to the RTC value confirmed in step 2404, and determines whether or not it is within a predetermined time (30 minutes) from power-on. Note that the processing executed in step 2406 may be processing for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined time from the timing when the power is turned on and the game start date information is updated.

  Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of an effect during the standby demonstration. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on within a predetermined time (30 minutes), the game information effect for the past three days and the difference for the past three days are suggested as the contents of the effect during the standby demonstration. When the background effect is selected and it is after a predetermined time (30 minutes) after the power is turned on, the game information effect on the day and the background suggestion background effect on the day are selected as the effect contents during the standby demonstration. Yes. The standby demonstration effect is an effect that is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a situation where it can be determined that the game is not progressing.

  In the case of Yes in step 2406, in step 2408, the standby demonstration effect display control means SM26, based on the information relating to the number of differences in the past 3 days, as the standby demonstration effect, the past 3 days game state effect and the past 3 days difference. The ball suggestive background effect is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500). Note that the processing of step 2406 and step 2408 is configured so that the game state effect and the past three-day difference suggestion background effect can be displayed only when the game start date information is updated when the power is turned on. Also good. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 2406, in Step 2412, the standby demonstration effect display control means SM26 sets the information related to the game and the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3 stored in the difference ball number related information temporary storage means SM31b. Based on that, the game state effect on the current day and the background difference suggestion background effect on the day are set as the effects during the standby demonstration, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500). In the present embodiment, when there is no information relating to the stored game on the day and the counter value of the big hit number counter SM31c3 is 0, the number of balls is 0, the total number of rotations is 0, A stand-by demonstration effect related to information that is a non-game such as 0 hits will be executed. Thus, in this embodiment, the information regarding the number of difference balls (game information effect on the day, the background suggestion background effect on the current day) can be displayed on the effect display device SG, and the total discharge number (total discharge number counter SM31c) The counter value) can be appropriately updated. Moreover, the update condition of the information regarding the number of difference balls is not limited to this, and may be configured to be updated every predetermined time (update based on the RTC value), for example. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the effect during standby demonstration to perform may differ based on an RTC value. In addition, the information regarding the number of difference balls may be switched by a player's operation (for example, operation of a sub input button), or may be switched by elapse of a predetermined time during a standby demonstration.

  Next, FIG. 24 is an image of the execution of the effect during the standby demonstration. First, an example of the past 3 days game information effect and the past 3 days difference suggestion background effect in the middle of the figure will be described. In this embodiment, when it is within a predetermined time (30 minutes) after the power is turned on, the game information effect for the past 3 days and the background suggestive background effect for the past 3 days are selected as the effect contents during the standby demonstration. In addition, as the gaming state effect for the past three days, “Big hit number”, “Number of differences”, and “Tone” for three days from one day ago to three days ago are displayed. Here, “tone” is an effect of visually informing the player of the number of difference balls. When “the number of difference balls” is less than −10000, “unfortunate expression” and “number of difference balls” are −10000. If it is above and less than +10000, “ordinary facial expression” is displayed, and if “difference number” is +10000 or more, “joyful expression” is displayed. In addition, if the total number of difference balls for the past three days is 0 or more as the background suggestion effect for the past three days, the “day background effect” is less than zero for the total difference for the past three days. In some cases, the “night background effect” is executed. In the example on the left, since the total number of difference balls for the past three days is “15500”, the “day background effect” is executed as the difference suggestion background effect for the past three days, and the example on the right is the difference for the past three days. Since the total number of balls is “−30000”, “night background effect” is executed as the background suggestion background effect for the past three days.

  Next, an example of the same day game information effect / the same day difference ball suggestive background effect in the lower part of the figure will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is after a predetermined time (30 minutes) since the power is turned on, the game information effect on the day and the difference suggestion background effect on the day are selected as the contents of the effect during the standby demonstration. In addition, a graph (so-called slump graph) showing the transition of the number of jackpots on the day and the number of difference balls on the day is displayed as the game information effect on the day. The slump graph is configured to be updated each time the counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c increases by an update value (200 in this example). Further, as the background difference suggestion background effect on the day, when the current number of difference balls on the day is 0 or more, the “daytime background effect” indicates that the current number of difference balls on the day is less than 0, "Night background production" will be executed. In the example on the left, since the current difference number on the day is 0 or more, “day background effect” is executed as the difference background suggestion effect on the day, and in the example on the right, the current difference number on the day is less than zero. Therefore, the “night background effect” is executed as the background difference suggestive background effect on the day.

  Thus, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the information regarding games, such as a difference ball, can be suggested to a player by the effect during standby demonstration. In addition, a plurality of production modes are provided for the production during the standby demonstration, and it is determined which production mode is displayed based on the number of difference balls. Further, the past three-day difference ball suggestion background effect is configured to be determined based on information relating to the number of difference balls for the past three days.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and from the main control board M side, a new hold occurrence command (first main game symbol or second main game symbol). It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 2506, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 displays the hold information (particularly, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery) based on the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side. The information is temporarily stored in the hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the process proceeds to Step 2518.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2502, in step 2510, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and has received a symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side? Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2514, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 deletes the hold information related to the symbol variation from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2516, the sub game control means (sub main control section) SM accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2518. . Next, in step 2518, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 makes full use of the effect display means SS on the effect display device SG (in particular, the first hold display portion SG12 and the second hold display portion SG13). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter values in the figure hold information temporary storage means SM22b are turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (S2600 process). If step 2510 is No, the process proceeds to step 2518.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, 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 2606, the design display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) are temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means SM11b (symbol information ( Referring to the stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the decorative symbol stop symbol {for example, when the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol If it is a flat eye such as “7, 7, 7” or a lost symbol, it will be “1, 3, 5”, etc.} and a variation mode {for example, the variation mode related to the main game symbol is short In the case of fluctuation, non-reach, in the case of long-term fluctuation, normal reach, super reach, etc.} are determined, and the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b (and the notice effect related) Distribution temporary storage unit SM24b, temporarily stored in the reach demonstration related information temporary storage means SM25b).

  Next, in step 2608, 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 S2700). To do. Even in the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of S2700).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, 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 2702, in step 2704, 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 2706, 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 2709, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the drawing variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2710. Note that if the result is No in step 2702, the process proceeds to step 2710.

  Next, in step 2710, 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 2710, in step 2711, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2712, 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 2712, in step 2714, 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 2900). Then, the process proceeds to step 2730.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2712, in step 2716, 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 2716, in step 2718, 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 of step 2900). The process proceeds to step 2730.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2716, in step 2720, 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 2720, in step 2722, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (display command transmission control processing in step 2900). And the process proceeds to step 2730. Note that if the result of Step 2720 is No, the process proceeds to Step 2730.

  Next, in step 2730, 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 2730, in step 2731, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a decorative symbol stop display command (deterministic display command) (transmits it to the sub-sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2900). To be). Next, in step 2732, the decorative design display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2734, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to the next processing (processing of S2800). . In addition, also when it is No in step 2710 or step 2730, it transfers to the following process (process of S2800).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, 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 2802, in step 2804, 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 2804, in step 2806 and step 2808, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special gaming flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and the effect display device. The 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 2812. Note that if the result of step 2802 is No, the process proceeds to step 2812.

  Next, in step 2812, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes 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). Note that the effect displayed in step 2812 is not limited to this, and the number of jackpots won in succession during the time-reduced gaming state (so-called consecutive resorts) or during the time-reduced gaming state (so-called consecutive resorts). It may be configured to display the number of game balls (the number of prize balls) paid out in the middle), the number of game balls with a net increase (number of difference balls), and the like. Moreover, you may comprise so that the number of game balls (the number of difference balls) of the said net increase can be displayed even after special game completion | finish.

  Next, in step 2814, 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 2814, in step 2816, the background effect display control means SM23 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device SG (appropriate display is performed based on the big hit type). Next, in step 2818, 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 (the process of S2900). Note that if the answer is No in Step 2804 or Step 2814, the process proceeds to the next process (S2900 process).

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of difference balls can be managed by measuring the total number of discharged balls and the number of prize balls, and the number of difference balls can be reduced by the effect during the standby demonstration. Information related to the first game can be suggested to the player. In addition, when the probability variation gaming state and the non-time-reduced gaming state after the end of the latent probability change big hit, and in the normal gaming state after the small hit game ends, the gaming state is concealed to the player, and the total number of emissions is By being configured to notify the concealed gaming state by reaching the predetermined number, the interest of the production based on the total number of emissions is enhanced.

  Note that the configuration for measuring the total number of discharged balls and the number of winning balls is not limited to this. For example, depending on the ratio of the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls, the rotation rate (how much the main game symbol is to be played with a predetermined game ball to be fired) It may be configured to execute an effect that suggests an indication of whether or not it can be varied. With such a configuration, the player's willingness to play can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the total number of balls discharged from the gaming machine can be derived by detecting the number of game balls that enter the outlets provided on the left and right sides of the game area, or the left or right direction of the game area. It is possible to determine whether or not a game ball has been fired and to display an instruction effect in the direction of the hitting ball, but the method of using the ball detection information to the left and right outlets is not limited to this. Further effects can be achieved by combining with information related to launch intensity. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be described in detail below as a second embodiment, with respect to only differences from the present embodiment. In the second embodiment, the game progression means MP has a hitting direction determination means MP60 for determining the hitting direction of the game ball.

  First, FIG. 29 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is the configuration of the board surface, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 by the wall member D37 are the game area D30. It is configured not to merge inside. Further, the right out port D36-2 and the general winning port P10 are provided adjacent to each other. In addition, the game balls flowing down the right side of the game area D30 flow down in the vicinity of the auxiliary game start opening H10, the big winning opening C10, the second main game starting opening B10, and then the big winning opening C10 or the second main game starting opening. The game balls that have not entered B10 are configured to enter either the right out port D36-2 or the general winning port P10 provided downstream.

  Further, in the second embodiment, there is only one big winning opening (big winning opening C10), and the arrangement and shape of the general winning opening P10 and the right out opening D36-2 are changed. In addition, the special winning opening C10 is configured to be able to be in an open state and a closed state by rotating the special winning opening electric accessory C11d with respect to the axis.

  Although details will be described later, when the firing strength of the game ball is 1 or 2, the game ball tends to flow down on the left side compared to the right side of the game area D30, and the launch strength of the game ball is In the case of 3 or 4, it is configured so that the game ball easily flows down on the right side compared to the left side of the game area D30 (if the firing strength is 2 or 3, the difference in the entrance rate is Although there is a game ball, it can flow down on either the left or right side of the game area D30). In addition, the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the game area D30 is difficult to enter (or cannot enter) the right out port D36-2, and the game ball that has flowed down to the right side of the game area D30 is the left out port D36. -1 is configured to be difficult to enter (or impossible to enter).

  Next, FIG. 30 is an operation diagram according to the firing handle D42. First, the launch handle D42 is a handle front portion D42s that comes into contact with the palm of the player, a launch intensity adjusting unit D42r for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball by being turned by the player, and the launch handle D42. And a handle rear surface portion (not shown) for fixing to the main body of the machine. In addition, a stop button D42b for temporarily stopping the launching of the game ball is provided on the back surface of the handle, and a resistance value of a variable resistor (not shown) for changing the current output to the launch control board D40 is set. A variable resistance adjusting gear D42g connected to the operating section to be varied is incorporated. In addition, the firing strength adjusting unit D42r includes a firing strength adjusting unit gear D42rg that meshes with the variable resistance adjusting gear D42g.

  FIG. 6A is a front view of the firing handle D42 when no external force is applied to the firing handle D42 (particularly, the firing strength adjusting unit D42r). In this state, the variable resistance adjusting gear D42g and the firing intensity adjusting unit gear D42rg are engaged with each other at an angle as illustrated.

  Next, FIG. 6B is a front view of the firing handle D42 when the firing strength adjusting unit D42r is rotated clockwise as viewed from the player from the state of FIG. As the firing intensity adjusting unit D42r rotates clockwise, the firing intensity adjusting unit gear D42rg provided in the firing intensity adjusting unit D42r rotates the variable resistance adjusting gear D42g counterclockwise. Then, when the variable resistance adjusting gear D42g rotates counterclockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistance (not shown) changes (for example, the resistance value decreases), and the current output to the firing control board D40 is changed. By changing (for example, the output current value increases), the launch control board D40 detects the operation amount of the launch handle D42 (particularly, the launch intensity adjusting unit D42r). Note that the method of detecting the operation amount of the launch handle D42 (that is, information relating to adjustment of the launch intensity) is not limited to this, and for example, a dedicated gear for outputting the handle operation amount may be provided. In addition, a sensor for detecting the amount of operation of the handle may be provided, or the firing control board D40 may be configured to detect the power for exciting the launching device D44, or the launching speed of the game ball may be detected. You may comprise.

  Further, the launch handle D42 is provided with a handle contact sensor (not shown) for detecting that a player is touching the launch handle D42, and information related to the detection state of the handle contact sensor is transmitted to the launch control board. It is comprised so that it can output to D40. In this example, the current output to the firing control board D40 is changed according to the operation amount of the launch intensity adjusting unit D42r. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the drive source of the launch device D44 (for example, The power for exciting the launch solenoid may be changed (the operation of the handle directly adjusts the drive strength of the drive source without going through the launch control board D40).

  Next, FIG. 31 is an information flow image diagram among the respective boards (main control board M, prize ball payout control board KH, launch control board D40) in the second embodiment. Here, in the second embodiment, the launch control board D40 receives the input information (launch permission signal, connection confirmation information with the lending device, information on the handle contact sensor, information on pressing the stop button, etc.). Based on the condition establishment determination means D40j (AND circuit) for determining whether or not the game ball can be fired based on the drive means D40k for exciting and driving the drive source (for example, a launch solenoid or launch motor) of the launch device, Timing pulse generation means D40t (clock generation circuit, frequency dividing circuit) for adjusting the firing interval, and firing strength for outputting information relating to the launch strength of the game ball to the main control board M (prize ball payout control board KH) side Information output means D40s.

  First, input to the launch control board D40 will be described. As shown in the figure, the main control board M generates an error or the like for stopping the progress of the game on the main control board M side with respect to the launch control board D40 (particularly, the condition satisfaction determining means D40j). A “launch permission signal” indicating that it has not been input is input (input via the prize ball payout control board KH). In addition, from the prize ball payout control board KH, the game ball lending device R and the prize ball payout control board KH are normally connected to the launch control board D40 (particularly, the condition satisfaction determining means D40j). "Confirmation information for connection with lending device" is input. Further, from the launch handle D42, “information related to the handle contact sensor” and “information related to pressing of the stop button” are input to the launch control board D40 (particularly, the condition establishment determination means D40j) and the launch control board D40 is launched. “Information related to the handle operation amount” is input to the control board D40 (particularly, the driving unit D40k).

  Next, control within the launch control board D40 will be described. First, the condition establishment determining means D40j launches the game ball based on the input information (launch permission signal, connection confirmation information with the lending device, information on the handle contact sensor, information on pressing the stop button, etc.). When the permission condition is satisfied, “excitation permission information” is output to the driving means. Further, when the excitation permission information is input from the condition establishment determination unit D40j, the driving unit D40k receives from the firing handle D42 at a timing based on “information related to excitation timing” input from the timing pulse generation unit D40t. The firing solenoid of the launching device D44 is excited with electric power according to the input “information related to the handle operation amount”. Further, the driving means D40k outputs “launch strength information” related to the launch intensity of the game ball to the launch intensity information output means D40s. Also, the firing intensity information output means D40s outputs “launch strength information” from the output port of the launch control board D40 to the main control board M side (outputs via the prize ball payout control board KH) (for example, parallel) When outputting using a signal line, the signal line that is turned on increases as the emission intensity increases, and the signal line that is turned on decreases as the emission intensity decreases. It may be configured to output the firing intensity information by a serial signal).

  Here, the lower part of the figure is a correspondence table between inputs and outputs on the launch control board D40. As shown in the table, only when the launch control board D40 is received, the launch permission signal is received, the connection confirmation information is received, the handle contact sensor is detected, and the stop button D42b is not pressed. The output content {the output content to the launching device D44, the output content to the prize ball payout control board KH (main side)} is determined based on the input (handle operation amount) from the launching handle. . If no launch permission signal is received, connection confirmation information is not received, the handle contact sensor is not detected, or the stop button D42b is pressed, the launch device does not depend on the operation amount of the launch handle. The output content to D44 is “excitation power 0%”, and the output content to the prize ball payout control board KH (main side) is “information indicating that the firing intensity is 0”.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the main processing on the main control board M side in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is about step 1050 (second), and the purpose is to be configured to execute a process of determining the hitting direction of the game ball. Further, in the second embodiment, when it is determined that “left-handed” is being performed in the hitting direction determination process in step 1050 (second), which will be described later, The winning ball payout relating to the big winning opening C10, the second main game starting opening B10, and the general winning opening P10) is not executed, and when it is determined to be “right-handed”, it is on the left side of the gaming area D30. A prize ball payout relating to a winning opening (for example, the first main game start opening A10) is not executed.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a hitting direction determination process according to the subroutine of Step 1050 (second) in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, in step 1052, the hitting ball direction determination means MP60 confirms the input port from the prize ball payout control board KH side (launch control board D40 side), acquires information relating to the launch intensity, and obtains the first and second main The game state temporary storage means MB10-C is temporarily stored. Next, in step 1053, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and determines whether or not the main game short time flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1053, in step 1054, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is off. . In the case of Yes in step 1054, in step 1055, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is off. . In the case of Yes in step 1055, in step 1056, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the launch intensity information temporarily stored in the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C in step 1052, and the predetermined time ( In this example, it is determined whether or not the right handing is executed for 3 seconds or more. In the case of Yes in step 1056, in step 1058, the hitting direction determination means MP60 transmits a left-handed instruction display effect display command (a command for executing an effect that prompts the player to left-hand) to the sub-main control unit SM. 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), and the process proceeds to step 1070. Note that if the result of Step 1056 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1070.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 1053, Step 1054, or Step 1055, in Step 1060, the hitting direction determination means MP60 displays a first right-handed instruction display effect display command (a command for executing an effect that prompts the player to make a right-handed strike). ) 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 1062, the hitting direction determining means MP60 refers to the firing intensity information temporarily stored in the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C in step 1052, and for a predetermined time (in this example, 3 seconds) It is determined whether left-handed is executed or more. In the case of Yes in Step 1062, in Step 1064, the hitting direction determination means MP60 sends a second right-handed instruction display effect display command (command for executing an effect to prompt the player to hit the right) to the sub-main control unit SM. The command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1070. Note that if the result of Step 1062 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1070. In this example, it is determined that left-handed is executed when the firing strength is 1 or 2, and right-handed is determined when the firing strength is 3 or 4, and the firing strength is In the case of 0, it is determined that there is no firing.

  Here, the upper right part of the figure is an instruction display effect image diagram on the sub side. As shown in the figure, the first right-handed instruction display effect and the second right-handed instruction display effect are configured so as not to overlap each other on the effect display device SG. In addition, the first right-handed instruction display effect is always displayed in a situation where a right-handed game should be played, whereas the second right-handed instruction display effect is displayed in a right-handed game. Since this is an effect that can be displayed while the player is left-handed, the second right-handed instruction display effect is more visually noticeable than the first right-handed instruction display effect.

  Next, in step 1070, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the firing intensity information temporarily stored in the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C in step 1052, and for a predetermined time (in this example, 10 seconds) It is determined whether or not a game ball has been fired. In the case of Yes in step 1070, in step 1072, the hitting direction determination means MP60 turns off the left-handed and right-handed flags in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. Then, the process proceeds to step 1084. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1070, in Step 1074, the hitting direction determining means MP60 refers to the firing intensity information temporarily stored in the first / second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C in Step 1052, and is predetermined. It is determined whether left-handedness has been executed for a time (in this example, 10 seconds) or more. In the case of Yes in step 1074, in step 1076, the hitting direction determination means MP60 turns off the left-handed flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, and goes to step 1084. Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1074, in step 1078, the hitting direction determination means MP60 refers to the launch intensity information temporarily stored in the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C in step 1052, It is determined whether or not the right handing has been executed for a time (10 seconds in this example). In the case of Yes in step 1078, in step 1080, the hitting direction determination means MP60 turns off the right-hand hitting flag in the flag area of the first and second main gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C, and goes to step 1084. Transition. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1078, in step 1082, the hitting direction determination means MP60 displays the left-handed flag and the right-handed flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. Turn on and go to step 1084.

  Next, in step 1084, the hitting direction determining means MP60 sets the command related to the firing intensity information in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (sub main control by the control command transmission process of step 1999). The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1100). In this example, in steps 1056 to 1064, the instruction display effects (left-handed instruction display effect and second right-handed instruction display effect) are executed with reference to the firing intensity information. It is not limited to, for example, by entering a game ball into any one of the entrance provided on the left side of the game area and the entrance provided on the right side of the game area, You may comprise so that the said instruction | indication display effect can be performed. Specifically, the process in step 1056 is a process for determining whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 3 balls) or more of game balls have entered the right out mouth D36-2, and the process in step 1064 is a predetermined process. For example, a process for determining whether or not a number of game balls (for example, three balls) or more have entered the left out port D36-1 may be used. By configuring in this way, the direction (and time) in which the game ball is being fired can be estimated without using the firing intensity information, and the same effect (execution of the instruction display effect) can be realized. . Further, when estimating the launch direction (and time) of the game ball by entering the entrance in this way, the out entrance (left out entrance D36-) is an entrance with a high possibility of entering the game ball. 1, it is only necessary to refer to the state of entering the right out mouth D36-2). However, in the state where the probability of entering the out mouth decreases (for example, during the time-saving gaming state or during the special game) You may comprise so that the entrance to entrance gates, such as the main game start opening B10 and a grand prize opening (1st big prize opening C10, 2nd big prize opening C20), can be referred.

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is Step 1112 (second) and Step 1114 (second), and the purpose is when the entry to the auxiliary game start opening H10 is abnormal entry. The error notification is executed. That is, if the game ball passes through the auxiliary game start port H10 in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means MJ11-H temporarily stores the first and second main game state in step 1112 (second). Referring to the flag area of means MB10-C, it is determined whether the right-handed flag is on. If YES in step 1112 (second), the process proceeds to step 1104. If NO in step 1112 (second), in step 1114 (second), the auxiliary game start entrance determining means MJ11- H sets an error notification command (a command for executing error display by image display or sound on the sub side) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (control command transmission in step 1999). The process is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is about step 1332 (second), step 1334 (second), step 1336 (second), and step 1338 (second), and the purpose is the first main game. When the entry to the start opening A10 or the second main game start opening B10 is an abnormal entry, the entry is invalidated and error notification is executed. That is, in step 1303, after the first main game start entrance entering detection command is set, in step 1332 (second), the first main game start entrance entering judging means MJ11-A With reference to the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C, it is determined whether the left-handed flag is on. If YES in step 1332 (second), the process proceeds to step 1304. If NO in step 1332 (second), the first main game start opening entrance judging means is determined in step 1334 (second). The MJ11-A sets an error notification command (a command for executing error display by image display or sound on the sub side) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (control in step 1999). The command is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by command transmission processing), and the process proceeds to step 1312.

  In step 1313, after setting the second main game start opening detection command, in step 1336 (second), the second main game start opening determining means MJ11-B With reference to the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C, it is determined whether the right-handed flag is on. If Yes in step 1336 (second), the process proceeds to step 1314. If No in step 1336 (second), in step 1338 (second), the second main game start entrance ball judging means. The MJ11-B sets an error notification command (a command for executing error display by image display or sound on the sub side) in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM (control in step 1999). The command is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the command transmission process), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the general winning opening / out entrance entering ball detection processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is about step 1420 (second) to step 1430 (second), and the purpose is that the entry to the general winning opening P10 or the out-out opening is abnormal. In such a case, an error notification is executed. That is, at the time of detecting the entrance to the general winning opening P10, in step 1420 (second), the general winning entrance entering determination means MJ11-P determines the flag of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. Referring to the area, it is determined whether or not the right strike flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1420 (second), in step 1422 (second), the general winning entrance entrance determining means MJ11-P is used to execute an error notification command (image display or audio error notification on the sub side). Command) 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 1406. Note that if the answer is No in step 1420 (second), the process proceeds to step 1406.

  Further, at the time of detecting the entrance to the left out mouth D36-1, in step 1424 (second), the out mouth entrance judging means MJ11-D stores the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. Referring to the flag area, it is determined whether or not the left-handed flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1424 (second), in step 1426 (second), the out-entry ball determining means MJ11-D performs an error notification command (command for executing error display by image display or sound on the sub side) ) 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 1410. Note that if the answer is No in step 1424 (second), the process proceeds to step 1410.

  In addition, at the time of detecting the entrance to the right out mouth D36-2, in step 1428 (second), the out mouth entrance judging means MJ11-D stores the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. Referring to the flag area, it is determined whether the right-handed flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1428 (second), in step 1430 (second), the out-entry ball determining means MJ11-D performs an error notification command (command for executing error display by image display or sound on the sub side) ) Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (sent to the sub-main control unit SM by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the next processing (processing in step 1500) ). Even in the case of No in step 1428 (second), the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the special game related display control process according to the subroutine of Step 2800 in FIG. 18 in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The difference from this embodiment is about step 2820 (second) to step 2826 (second), and the purpose is to execute a twisting alerting effect. That is, after setting a command for sequentially displaying the number of rounds and the number of winnings in step 2812, in step 2820 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, The number of winnings to the mouth C10 is the number of winnings one ball before the upper limit (the number of winnings to the big winning opening C10 that triggers the end of the running round, which is the predetermined number in step 1826) , 9 balls). In the case of Yes in step 2820 (second), in step 2822 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 monitors the transition of the firing intensity. Next, in step 2824 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the transition of the firing intensity monitored in step 2822 (second), and whether or not there is a transition of the firing intensity that matches the twisting pattern. Determine whether. Here, the twisting is a launching method in which the launching strength of the game ball is adjusted to enter the game ball exceeding the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls), and in this example, “launch strength 3 It is determined that twisting has been executed when the firing intensity transitions, such as “launching intensity 4 (2 seconds or less) → launching intensity 0 (stop button pressed)”. In the case of Yes in step 2824 (second), in step 2826 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 is a command for displaying a twisting alerting effect (an effect that alerts the player to stop the twisting). Is set (transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process of step 2900), and the process proceeds to step 2814. Note that if the answer is No in step 2820 (second) or step 2824 (second), the process proceeds to step 2814. With such a configuration, during execution of a special game, execution of twisting can be prevented, and a more fair gaming machine can be obtained.

  By configuring as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, information relating to the launch intensity of the game ball is input to the main control board side, and the entrance that does not correspond to the launch intensity of the game ball When a game ball enters the ball (or when a predetermined number of balls or more are detected, or the number of balls entered into the ball slot provided on the left side of the game area D30 and the ball entered on the right side. In the case where the ratio of the number of balls entered into the mouth exceeds a predetermined value), it is possible to detect the failure or fraud of the launching device D44 by making it possible to invalidate the ball and execute error notification { For example, although information indicating that a game ball is being fired (right-handed) at the maximum launch intensity is input, a ball entrance (for example, a left out port) provided on the left side of the game area D30 is input. D36-1), when a predetermined number of balls or more are detected, the launching device D44 The ability to determine} failure or as a fraud. In addition, even when a hitting ball with a firing strength that does not correspond to the gaming state is continued, an effect that prompts the player to hit the ball in the hitting direction corresponding to the gaming state can be executed. Although not particularly illustrated in this example, during the period in which the error notification is executed due to the game ball entering the entrance that does not correspond to the game ball launch intensity, When a game ball enters the corresponding entrance, the error notification may be interrupted.

  Further, although not shown in this example, it is difficult to determine which of the left and right sides of the game area D30 the shot game ball will flow down (in this example, the launch intensity 2 and the launch intensity 3). When a game ball is being fired at, it may be configured not to invalidate the ball or perform error notification.

  Here, in this example, it is possible to determine the direction in which the game ball is struck (the amount of the player's handle operation) based on the information related to the launch intensity, but in addition to this, it is configured to detect the ball entering the out mouth. As a result, a failure of the launching device D44 (a situation in which a game ball is actually fired at a strength different from the information relating to the launch strength input to the main side), a ball clogging or fraud in the game area D30 ( Even if a game ball is actually fired at an intensity according to the information related to the launch intensity input to the main side, the game ball flows down a flow path different from the original game ball flow path corresponding to the launch intensity. It is supplemented that there is an effect that it is possible to detect the situation).

  Although not shown in this example, the left out port is located at the bottom center of the board, and the right out port is arranged in the middle right side of the board with the general prize opening (the shape of the right out mouth is a prize winning such as a general prize opening). A shape similar to the mouth is desirable), a game ball detection device (sensor) is provided in the flow path through which the game ball passes after entering the right out mouth, and the current main game symbol variation is a specific variation (for example, In the case of big hit fluctuation), the game ball detection device (sensor) may detect the game ball and execute a specific effect (for example, an effect that the game effect lamp D26 emits light). In addition, by configuring the flow channel to be transparent so that the player can visually recognize it, and by passing through the game ball detection device, it is configured such that an accessory in the flow channel is activated (for example, a wing opens, etc.). You may improve the fun of the game visually.

  In addition, when it is configured to provide two out ports, a left out port and a right out port, the flow path through which the game ball passes after entering the right out port is configured to be branched in the middle. One channel may be provided with a shielding member that can be operated so that only one game ball can be stored, so that the channel ahead of the shielding member can be driven up and down. In such a configuration, when the main game symbol related to the jackpot changes, the timing when the shielding member is activated in the closed state by operating the shielding member in the closed state, and then the shielding member is activated in the open state In the case where the big hit variation is a big hit that is highly profitable for the player, the game ball flows down the one channel while the accessory is driven upward, while the big hit variation is low for the player. In the case of a profitable big hit, by configuring the game ball to flow down the one flow path in a state where the accessory is driven downward, depending on the manner of the flow of the game ball flowing down the flow path in the out mouth It will be possible to create a novel production that can inform the profit rate. The out-entry ball detection device is preferably provided in the flow path near the out-port.

  In this example, information related to the emission intensity from the emission control board D40 is configured to be input to the main control board M side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it can input into the control part SM side. Although not specifically shown in this example, a ball direction indicator lamp controlled on the main control board M side is provided to notify the direction to be hit according to the gaming state, or in a direction not following the gaming state. When a hit ball is detected, the hit direction indicator lamp may be turned on (or flashed).

  In addition to the examples given in this example, various configurations for improving the gameability by using the outlet and the total number of discharges are conceivable. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described in detail.

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It may be configured such that a specific effect is executed by causing a game ball to enter a specific out port in a specific situation, for example, right out during a long time main game symbol change such as super reach. It may be configured such that when a game ball enters the mouth, an effect suggesting the expected degree of big hit of the change is executed. In addition, it is preferable to arrange the position of the right-out port in a place where there is no influence (or little) on the game result.

  When a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into a specific out port, an effect of notifying nail information of the game machine that is currently being played (information on the rate of entry to the start port or the big winning port, etc.) is executed. It may be configured. With such a configuration, the player can select the usage (launch method) of the game ball, and the fun of the game is enhanced.

  You may comprise so that the information of a total discharge number may be output to an external terminal board. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly detect illegal gaming ball payout (so-called goto action), movement of gaming balls to different gaming machines, and the like.

  When the total number of discharges on the day reaches a predetermined number, an effect related to alerting may be executed. Specifically, every time the total number of discharges (counter value of the total discharge number counter SM31c) increases by 10,000 balls, an indication such as “playing a game for a long time. Let's take a break properly.” May be configured to execute. In that case, if an effect related to alerting is executed during an effect such as super reach, the interest of the effect will be reduced, so the conditions for executing the effect related to alerting are satisfied during the specified effect. In this case, it may be configured such that the execution of the effect related to the alerting can be postponed until after the predetermined effect is completed. In addition, the items to be executed when the total number of emissions on the day reaches a predetermined number are not limited to this, change of the variation mode determination lottery table to be referred to, change of the selection ratio of the number of rounds in the jackpot, short time of auxiliary games Turn on the flag (activate the so-called open extension function), transition to the probability variation gaming state, erase the main game hold (especially the hold on the first main game side), execute special games (so-called ceiling function) ), Etc. may be executed. With such a configuration, it becomes a user-friendly gaming machine and can enhance the interest of the game. In addition, the execution condition of the matter to be executed is not limited to reaching the predetermined number of total discharges on the day, for example, the total discharge number from the end time of the last displayed standby demonstration effect is set to the predetermined number. It may be a condition that it has been reached.

  You may comprise so that a specific production may be performed whenever the number of difference balls decreases by a predetermined number. Specifically, a gauge that decreases each time the number of balls is reduced is displayed on the effect display device SG, and when the gauge becomes 0, a flashy effect is performed to despise the player's expectation. You may comprise. By comprising in this way, it can prevent that a player complete | finishes a game and can contribute to the raise of an operation rate. Further, the condition for generating a flashy effect that inspires the player's sense of expectation is not limited every time the number of difference balls decreases by a predetermined number, but may be every time the number of discharges reaches a predetermined number.

  When a game ball enters the left out mouth D36-1 in a situation where a right strike should be made, and when a game ball enters the right out mouth D36-2 in a situation where a left strike should be made You may comprise so that a production may be performed.

  If there is no increase in the number of discharges for a predetermined time during execution of a special game (or a game ball enters the out port), the progress of the special game is paused (for example, the special game timer MP34t is paused) And not to move to the next round, etc.). With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine that can reduce the loss of the player's profit even when a ball clog occurs or the player leaves the seat.

  If the total number of discharges (count value of the total discharge number counter SM31c) does not increase for a predetermined time, the main game symbol may be configured to be able to pause (the pause is canceled when the number of discharges increases). ) With such a configuration, even when the player leaves the seat for the purpose of taking a break or the like, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the changed symbol stops and the game proceeds. In addition, when a right out port is provided at a position where it is difficult for a game ball to enter (for example, about one in 100 balls), and the game ball enters the right out port, the main game symbol changes. May be configured to pause. With such a configuration, for example, a gaming machine that can be advantageous to the player by temporarily suspending the fluctuation of the main game symbol on the first main game side (for example, starting with electric chew during the time-saving game state) In a game machine or the like of a type that mainly wins a prize ball by entering the mouth, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  An emission ball number counter capable of measuring the number of game balls launched toward the game area D30 is provided, and an error is notified when a value obtained by subtracting the total number of discharges from the number of shot balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 20 balls). May be configured to execute. With such a configuration, the game balls launched toward the game area D30 are stopped in the game area D30, and the entrance (main game start entrance, large entrance entrance, out entrance, general prize entrance, etc.) ), It is possible to execute error notification in a situation where a ball is not entered (so-called ball hanging).

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

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (1)
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A start opening (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10) that is a entrance where game balls can enter,
A game entrance that is different from the start entrance into which a game ball can enter, there is no prize ball payout based on the entrance to the entrance, and a game ball that has entered the entrance is: Outlets (eg, left out port D36-1, right out port D36-2) configured not to flow down the game area (eg, game area D30) after entering the ball,
An effect display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) capable of displaying the effect;
A variable winning opening (for example, a first grand prize opening C10, a second big prize opening C20) capable of taking a closed state and an open state;
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);
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) for acquiring a random number based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A validity determination means (for example, a validity determination lottery means MN10) for performing a validity determination based on the random number;
Identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C) for controlling the identification information display unit to stop and display after the identification information is variably displayed;
A special game that can make the variable winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20) advantageous to the player after the determination result is winning and the identification information is stopped and displayed. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing
A low-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is a predetermined probability and a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is higher than the predetermined probability A winning / failing lottery state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50), which is either a lottery state or a high probability lottery state;
From the timing when the power is turned on, the total number of game balls that have entered one or more entrances including at least the exits (for example, left out entrance D36-1 and right out entrance D36-2) can be measured. Ball number measuring means (for example, difference ball number management means SM31),
It is possible to display a lottery state concealment effect, which is an effect that makes it difficult or impossible for the player to determine whether or not the high-probability lottery state has been reached after the execution of the special game, on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG). It is configured as
During the execution of the lottery state concealment effect, when a specific condition based on the total number of the game balls is satisfied, a lottery state notification effect is produced which is an effect of notifying whether or not the lottery state is a high probability lottery state. It is comprised so that it may display on a display part (for example, production display device SG),
In the pachinko gaming machine, the specific condition may be different between a low-probability lottery state and a high-probability lottery state during execution of the lottery state concealment effect. is there.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (2)
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A game ball launcher (e.g., launch control board D40, launch handle D42, launch device D44) capable of launching a game ball by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball toward the game region (e.g., game region D30);
A plurality of entrances (for example, a first main game start port A10, a second main game start port B10, and a first grand prize port) provided in a game area (for example, the game area D30) through which game balls can enter. C10, second grand prize opening C20, general prize opening P10, left out port D36-1, right out port D36-2),
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG, a speaker D24, an electric lamp D26),
Based on the adjustment state of the launch intensity of the game ball in the game ball launcher (for example, launch control board D40, launch handle D42, launch device D44), it is configured to be able to generate information related to the launch intensity adjustment,
Information related to the adjustment of the launch intensity and the plurality of entrances (for example, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the first big prize port C10, the second big prize port C20, the general prize) Mouth P10, left out mouth D36-1 and right out mouth D36-2) having correspondence information associated with one or a plurality of entrances, and information relating to the adjustment of the launch intensity is predetermined. If the information is related to the adjustment of the launch intensity of the game ball, the game ball is triggered by the entrance of the game ball to the entrance not associated with the information related to the adjustment of the predetermined launch intensity based on the correspondence information. This is a pachinko gaming machine that is configured to be able to output information to the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG, the speaker D24, and the electric lamp D26) that the launching is not normally performed. .

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (3)
A game area in which game balls can flow down (for example, game area D30);
A entrance that is provided in a game area (for example, game area D30) and into which a game ball can enter, and there is no prize ball payout based on the entrance to the entrance, and the entrance A discharge port (for example, a left out port D36-1 and a right out port D36-2) configured to prevent a game ball that has entered from flowing down the game area (for example, the game area D30) after the ball has entered,
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device SG, a speaker D24, an electric lamp D26),
As the discharge port, it has a first discharge port (for example, left out port D36-1) and a second discharge port (for example, right out port D36-2),
It has correspondence information in which the progress state of the game is associated with the first discharge port (for example, the left out port D36-1) or the second discharge port (for example, the right out port D36-2),
When the progress state of the game is the progress state of the predetermined game, the corresponding information regarding the progress state of the predetermined game and the entrance to the first discharge port and / or the second discharge port in the progress state of the predetermined game The pachinko gaming machine is configured to output predetermined information to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG, a speaker D24, and an electric lamp D26) based on the situation.

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 entrance judgment means, MJ11-A first main game start entrance entrance judgment means MJ11-B second main game start entrance entrance judgment means, MJ11-H auxiliary game entrance Ball entrance entrance judging means MJ11-C10 1st Grand Prize entrance entrance judging means, MJ11-C20 2nd Grand entrance entrance entrance judging means MJ11-P General prize entrance entrance judging means, MJ11-D Left and right out 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 Holding control means, MJ31 Holding digest control means MJ31j Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determining means, MJ32 design holding means MJ32-A first main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-A first main game diagram 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 win / fail lottery means, MN11ta-A first main game pass / fail lottery table MN11-B second main game pass / fail lottery means, MN11ta-B for second main game Win / Loot lottery table MN11-H Auxiliary game winner / lotter means, MN11ta-H Auxiliary game pass / fail lottery table MN20 Special game transition determining means, MN40 Symbol content determining means MN41-A First main game symbol determining means, MN41ta-A First main Game symbol determination lottery table MN41-B second main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-B second 2 main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-H auxiliary game symbol determination means, MN41ta-H auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN50 variation mode determination unit, MN51-A first main game variation mode determination unit 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, MP game progress means MP10 display control means, MP11-C first and 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 2nd main game start port Means MP21-B Second main game start opening electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means, MP22t-B Second main game start opening electric accessory 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 1st and 2nd big prize opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33c Winning ball counter, MP34 Special game time management means MP34t Special game timer, MP50 specific game control means MP40 small hit game control means, MP41t small hit game timer MP40b small hit game related information temporary storage means, MP52 short time end condition determination means MP52c short time counter, MB game state temporary storage means MB10-C first and second main game State temporary storage means, MB11b-C first and second main play Symbol information temporary storage means MB10-H Auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means, MB11b-H Auxiliary gaming 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 determining means A first main game peripheral device, A10 first main game start port A11s first main game start port entrance detection device, A20 first main game symbol display device A21g first main game symbol Display unit, A21h First main game symbol hold display unit B Second main game peripheral device, B10 Second main game start port B11s Second main game start port entrance detection device, B11d Second main game start port electric accessory B20 Second main game symbol display device, B21g Second main game symbol display unit B21h Second main game symbol hold display unit, C First and second main game shared lap Side equipment C10 1st grand prize opening, C11s 1st grand prize opening prize detection device C11d 1st big prize opening electrical machine, C20 2nd big prize opening C21s 2nd big prize opening prize detection device, C21d 2nd big prize opening Electric accessories H Auxiliary game peripheral equipment, H10 Auxiliary game start port H11s Auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, H20 Auxiliary game symbol display device H21g Auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit P10 General winning entrance entrance detection device D36-1 Left out entrance, D36s-1 Left out entrance entrance detection device D36-2 Right out entrance, D36s-2 Right out entrance entrance detection device S Sub control board, SM Production 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 SM25 reach effect display control means, SM25n reach effect display content determining means SM25b reach effect related information temporary storage means, SM26 standby Mode presentation display control means SM26b Standby demonstration effect related information temporary storage means, SM27 Stay stage control means SM27b Stay stage related information temporary storage means, SM30 Current time acquisition means SM30b Time related information temporary storage means, SM31 Difference ball number management means SM31b Difference Ball number related information temporary storage means, SM31c total discharge number counter SM31c-2 prize ball number counter, SM31-3 big hit number counter SM40 information transmission / reception control means, SM50 power interruption save area SM60 game information recording area, RTC real time clock SS 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 effect display device, SG10 display area SG11 decorative symbol display area, SG12 first hold display SG13 second hold display unit SB sub input button, SBs sub input button input detector KH prize balls paid out control board KE prize ball delivery device

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
An entrance that is provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and that there is no payout for winning balls based on the entrance to the entrance, and the game ball that entered the entrance is An outlet configured to not flow down the game area after entering the ball,
An information output unit capable of outputting information,
As the discharge port, it has a first discharge port and a second discharge port,
It has correspondence information in which the progress state of the game is associated with the first outlet or the second outlet,
When the progress state of the game is the progress state of the predetermined game, the corresponding information regarding the progress state of the predetermined game and the entrance to the first discharge port and / or the second discharge port in the progress state of the predetermined game Based on the situation, it is configured to output predetermined information to the information output unit ,
When the progress of the game is a special game state that is advantageous to the player, there is no entry in the first outlet or the second outlet within a predetermined time after outputting the predetermined game information to the information output unit. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be able to output the predetermined game information to the information output unit again .

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