JP6547790B2 - Pachinko gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  It is about a pachinko game machine.

  The pachinko game machine that is most widely spread at present is called "special symbol" (or main game symbol) on the display unit such as 7-segment when the game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). Symbol is variably displayed, and when the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the special gaming state in which the player has a higher profit state than the normal gaming state {the special winning opening in the closed state at the normal time It is a model of a type (so-called "first-class pachinko gaming machine") that shifts to a game of contents opened by a predetermined condition (a so-called attacker). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol directly linked to the player's profit, it is called "decorative symbol" for effect to enhance the interest of the game separately from the "special symbol" described above. The symbol to be displayed is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. Then, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also begins to change accordingly, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also according to this, a predetermined mode (for example, It will stop at "777". Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is determined by the decorative symbol being stopped in a predetermined manner.

  Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko game machine, how to devise a high level of interest with regard to the overall presentation including the variation pattern of the above-mentioned pattern in order to differentiate from other types. It is focused on whether to grant. For example, after temporarily stopping the “decorative symbol” that is variably displayed, it is restarted, or the “decorative symbol” that is variably displayed is hidden, and instead, a moving image with high interest is displayed. One such method is to improve the interest of the game by the rendering method.

JP 2013-102800

  However, since such a rendering method has been widely used conventionally, there is a problem that it is necessary to further improve the rendering method in order to improve the interest.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
Variable winning opening that can take open and closed states,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied when the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, and for holding to occur;
If the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, a yes / no judgment is performed based on the random number related to the certain hold, and the change display of the stop display mode of the identification information and the identification information based on the result of the yes / no judgment Game content determination means for determining an aspect;
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit according to the determination by the game content determination means;
Special game control means capable of executing a special game that can make the variable winning opening advantageous to the player after the result of the success / failure determination is won and the identification information is stopped and displayed;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
Effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit;
The period from the variable display start of identification information to the stop display is one effect period, and after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed within one effect period, the effect symbols are stop displayed,
If a new hold based on entering the starting opening occurs within a certain effect period, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute the symbol pre-reading effect, the new hold occurs, and the symbol pre-reading effect from after the execution is determined to one effect duration with the ends, the effect for symbol was stopped display estimated as a stop display mode which is visible to the player at the certain one effect period in the stop display being configured capable of changing to the specialized design Display,
It is a change after changing to a special symbol display within a certain effect period with the execution of the symbol pre- reading effect, and the change display start condition of the identification information earlier than the hold becoming the object of the pattern pre- reading effect when the one presentation period corresponding to pending and thus to satisfy is performed, in the display area of at least 1 of the presentation for symbol is configured to perform the special symbol display,
When a high expectation degree background effect is displayed as a background effect to be executed corresponding to the fluctuation display of the effect pattern during one effect period related to the suspension of the symbol prefetching effect, the special symbol display which has been displayed at the beginning is not executed, it is configured to change the display of the effect for symbol is performed,
From one effect period corresponding to the hold that will satisfy the variation display start condition of the identification information earlier than the hold that was the target of the symbol look-ahead effect, one corresponding to the hold that was the object of the symbol pre-read effect The effect design symbol continuously displayed at the start of the effect period is configured to be a symbol constituting a reach aspect in one effect period corresponding to the suspension for which the symbol pre-reading effect has been targeted < It is a pachinko game machine characterized in that.
<Supplementary Note>
In addition, although listed about another aspect different from this aspect below, it is possible to implement without being limited to these at all.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
Variable winning opening that can take open and closed states,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied when the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, and for holding to occur;
If the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, a yes / no judgment is performed based on the random number related to the certain hold, and the change display of the stop display mode of the identification information and the identification information based on the result of the yes / no judgment Game content determination means for determining an aspect;
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit according to the determination by the game content determination means;
Special game control means capable of executing a special game that can make the variable winning opening advantageous to the player after the result of the success / failure determination is won and the identification information is stopped and displayed;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
Effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit;
A period from the start of variation display of identification information to the display of stop is defined as one effect period, and a new hold occurs based on entering the starting opening during the period when a predetermined effect corresponding to a certain effect period is being executed. When it is set, it is configured to change the effect display content of the predetermined effect which was scheduled to be executed until the end of the certain effect period after the new hold occurs, to another effect display content. Yes,
After changing to the other effect display content, the other effect display content is configured to be changed stepwise until one effect period corresponding to the new hold is performed,
When changing the other effect display content stepwise, the change content is performed every time one effect period corresponding to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the new hold is performed. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be determined.
<Supplementary Note>
In addition, although listed about another aspect different from this aspect below, it is possible to implement without being limited to these at all.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (1),
A starting opening where game balls can enter (for example, first main game starting opening A10, second main game starting opening B10),
Variable winning openings (for example, the first large winning opening C10, the second large winning opening C20) capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
An identification information display section capable of displaying identification information (for example, a first main game symbol display section A21g, a second main game symbol display section B21g);
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit (for example, an auxiliary control board S) for controlling the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition judgment execution means MJ 21-A for acquiring a random number based on entering a ball into the starting opening (for example, the first main game starting opening A10, the second main game starting opening B10) , Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B),
When random numbers are acquired by random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B), the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied The random number temporary storage unit (for example, the symbol holding unit MJ 32) which temporarily stores the acquired random number and controls so that the suspension occurs.
If the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, a yes / no judgment is performed based on the random number related to the certain hold, and the change display of the stop display mode of the identification information and the identification information based on the result of the yes / no judgment Game content determination means (for example, game content determination means MN) for determining an aspect;
Identification information display control means (for example, a first one) for controlling to stop the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit according to the determination by the game content determination means (for example, the game content determination means MN) 2nd main game symbol control means MP11-C),
After the result of the success or failure judgment is won and the identification information is stopped and displayed, a special winning opening (for example, the first large winning opening C10, the second large winning opening C20) can be made advantageous for the player. Special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing a game;
A game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming part (for example, the secondary control board S) Equipped with MT)
The secondary gaming unit (for example, secondary control board S),
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means SM40) for receiving the game information transmitted from the main gaming unit (for example, main control board M) side,
Effect display content control means (for example, effect display control means SM20) for controlling the effect display contents displayed on the effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG);
In the case where it is possible to execute a time-lapse change presentation in which the effect display content changes according to the passage of time, and a new hold based on entering the starting opening occurs during a period in which the time-change presentation is being performed The pachinko game machine is characterized in that the time-lapse change presentation being performed when the new hold occurs is configured to be paused or not displayed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present aspect, it is possible to provide a new rendering method.

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 block 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 flow chart 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 motorized product drive determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main gaming symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in a 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 a first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a table configuration diagram used in a first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination processing after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of hold information management processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special symbol effect control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special symbol effect control processing during reach on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of non-reaching special symbol effect control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a special symbol display image view A in the reach state on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a special symbol display image diagram B in the reach state on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a special symbol display image in the non-reach state on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display control processing 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 side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in the present specification will be described. The term "entry" includes not only winnings where the winning balls are paid out, but also passing to "through chuckers" where there is no winning balls paid out. The "random number" is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko gaming machine, and includes pseudo random numbers in addition to narrow random numbers (for example, hard as random numbers Random number, soft random number as pseudo random number). For example, the so-called "basic random number" affecting the outcome of the game, specifically, "winning random number (random number for winning lottery)" associated with the transition of the special game, the variation pattern (or variation time) of the identification symbol is determined "Variation mode decision random number" for doing, "symbol decision random number" which decides stop pattern, and "per hit symbol decision random number" which decides whether or not to shift to specific game (for example probability fluctuation game) after special game be able to. When determining the content of the variation mode or the content of the fixed identification information, it is not necessary to use all these random numbers, and at least one random number which is the same as or different from each other may be used. In addition, 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 once in the entrance (for example, starting entrance) which is a trigger for acquiring random numbers. The random number acquired by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a bundle of random numbers such as a winning random number + a variation mode determination random number + a symbol determination random number ... is referred to as a single random number) . Also, for example, one type of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also be another type of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The “identification information” may be in any form as long as it can identify the type of information through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but preferably it is visual, eg, numbers, letters, symbols And the like. In addition, in this specification, "identification information" may be referred to as a main gaming symbol / special symbol (special drawing) or a decorative symbol (drawing), but "special symbol (special drawing)" It is identification information whose display is controlled on the (so-called main substrate) side, and "decorative symbol (dressing)" is identification information as effect displayed on the side of the secondary gaming portion (so-called sub substrate). “Displaying identification information” is not limited to any display method, and, for example, the light emission of light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7 segments) (not only the presence or absence of light emission, but also the difference in color or lighting / flashing mode) And a physical display (for example, stop displaying a symbol drawn on a reel band at a predetermined position) and the like. "Effect (information)" refers to the entire output content that enhances the interest of the game whose output is controlled at the secondary gaming unit (so-called sub board) side, and, for example, is expected to perform a change or stop of a decorative symbol or a special game. There can be given a notice to indicate or report the degree, and the output mode can be a moving image or picture such as an animation or a photo, a still picture such as a picture or a character, a sound or a motion of a movable body part for effect Aspects or combinations thereof can be mentioned. "Temporal change effect presentation" refers to the overall presentation operation performed along a predetermined time schedule, for example, the presentation operation relating to the variable display and stop display of the "decorative design (painting)", and Animations and so-called moving images (so-called background moving images) displayed in conjunction with the variable display and stop display of the symbol (painting) can be mentioned. The “gaming state” is, for example, a special gaming state in which the special winning opening can be opened, a transition to the special gaming state, a transition to the special gaming state from a non-probability fluctuation gaming state where the lottery probability is a predetermined value. Transition game state with high lottery probability, transition to special game Auxiliary game state with assistance for winning to start slot that becomes transition lottery to special game (so-called, normal symbol time reduction state, for example, variable members are attached to the start slot In the case, the open period of the variable member is long, the open winning probability of the variable member is high, the notification time of the result of the open lottery of the variable member is short, and so on.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 first type compound machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is within the scope when applied to other gaming machines (eg, conventional pachinko gaming machines such as conventional type 1, type 2, type 3 and general electronic combination). . Note that the present embodiment is merely an example, and relates to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function of each means, the on / off timing of the flag, and the means name etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the embodiments and modifications described above should not be construed as limiting as applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are independently described, It should be understood that a combination of the modification and the other modification is also described. Further, in the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table regarding various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa. Furthermore, numerical values as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modifications {e.g. winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at special game, symbol fluctuation time, number of continuations in each gaming state, etc.} This is merely an example, and in particular, the magnitude relationship and combination of the numerical values shown under different conditions (for example, according to the conditions for the time reduction game and the non-time reduction game, etc.) are the purpose of the following embodiments and modifications. It should be understood that changes can be made as appropriate unless it deviates significantly from the above.

  Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, a brief configuration according to the present invention will now be described.

(This embodiment)
Here, before describing each component, the features (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 are mainly composed of gaming machine slots and gaming boards. 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 bowl D20, a lower bowl D22, and a firing handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine at a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame aligned with the opening of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 so as to be able to open and close via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame D14 includes a mechanism for firing a game ball, a mechanism for detachably accommodating a game board, a mechanism for guiding or recovering the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is formed of glass or the like and is supported by the door D18. The door D18 is openably and closably attached to the front frame D14 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball dish D20 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and removing the game balls from the lower ball dish D22. The lower ball tray D22 has a mechanism for storing and removing game balls. In addition, speakers D24 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the gaming machine, and sound effects are output according to the gaming state and the like.

  Next, in the game board, a game area D30 partitioned by the outer rail D32 and the inner rail D34 is formed. Then, in the game area D30, in addition to a plurality of mechanisms such as a plurality of game nails and windmills not shown and various general winning openings, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10, an auxiliary game start opening H10, 1st large winning opening C10, 2nd large winning opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, effect display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out mouth D36 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail in order.

  Next, the first main game start port A10 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port A10 is provided with a first main game start port entering ball detection device A11s. Here, the first main game start slot entrance ball detection device A11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the first main game start slot A10, and the first main game start indicating the entrance ball at the time of entry Generate ball entry information.

  Next, the second main game start port B10 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port ball detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric role object B11d. Here, the second main game start slot entrance ball detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the second main game start slot B10, and indicates the second main game start indicating the entrance ball at the time of entry. Generate ball entry information. Next, the second main game start port electric role B11d changes into a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is easier 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 arranged to overlap, and the presence of the first main game start opening A10 makes the second main game start. The upper part of the game start port B10 is closed. In addition, both the game ball flowing down the left side (based on the center of the game area) of the game area D30 and the game ball flowing down the right side (based on the center of the game area D30) are the first main game start opening A10. And it is comprised so that it may be induced | guided | derived to 2nd main game starting opening B10.

  In the present embodiment, although the electric bonus is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric bonus is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start opening A10 and the second main game start opening B10 are disposed to overlap vertically, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first main game start opening You may be comprised so that A10 and 2nd main game starting opening B10 may be spaced apart and arrange | positioned. In such a configuration, a member may be provided to close the upper portion of the second main game start opening electric combination B11d. Also, while the game ball flowing down the left side (based on the middle of the game area) of the game area D30 is easily guided to the first main game start port A10, it is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10, and the game area D30 is The game ball flowing down the right side (based on the middle of the game area) may be configured to be easily guided to the second main game start opening B10 while being hard to be guided to the first main game start opening A10. In addition, "it is easy to be induced" and "it is hard to be induced" are determined by the size of the number of balls when 10000 balls are respectively emitted to the right and left sides of the game ball, for example.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port H10 includes the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s. Here, the auxiliary game start slot entrance detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the auxiliary game start slot H10, and generates the auxiliary game start slot entrance information indicating the ball entry when entering the ball. Do. It should be noted that the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port H10 is a trigger for a lottery for expanding the second main game start port electric winning combination B11d of the second main game start port B10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball that flows down the right side (the center of the game area) of the game area D30 is easily induced in the auxiliary game start port H10, and the game ball that flows down the left side of the game area D30 is Although it is configured to be hard to be induced {but not limited to this, the configuration is such that gaming balls flowing down the left side (based on the middle of the gaming region) of the gaming region D30 are easily guided to the auxiliary gaming start port H10 (For example, the auxiliary game start port H10 may be provided on the left and right sides of the game area D30)}.

  Next, the first large winning opening C10 and the second large winning opening C20 are disposed in the upper right of the out port D36 so as to overlap with each other, and flow down the right side (based on the center of the gaming area) of the gaming area D30. The game ball is configured to easily pass through the area where the first large winning opening C10 and the second large winning opening C20 are arranged before reaching the out slot D36.

  Next, the first large winning opening C10 forms a horizontal rectangular shape that opens when the first main gaming symbol (special symbol) or the second main gaming symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. A winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located on the upper right of the out opening D36 and below the second large winning opening C20. Specifically, the first large winning opening C10 is a first large winning opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the first large winning opening electric combination C11d (and the first large winning). And a mouth solenoid C13). Here, the first large winning opening winning combination detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entering of the gaming ball to the first large winning opening C10, and the first large winning opening entering ball information indicating the entering at the time of entering the ball Generate The first big winning opening electric winning combination C11d changes the first big winning opening C10 to the first big winning opening C10 in the normal state where the gaming ball can not win or difficult to win and the opening state where the gaming ball is easy to win (first (1) The large winning opening solenoid C13 is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the form of the big winning opening is changed to a horizontal rectangular shape and the gaming ball can not be won or difficult to win in a normal state and an open state in which the gaming ball can easily win. It is not limited to In that case, for example, a mode capable of taking an advanced state in which the rod-like member provided in the big winning opening protrudes to the player side and a retracted state in which the bar member is retracted to the player side (so-called (Velo type attacker), which is preferable when it is desired to secure that the number of balls entering the big winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second large winning opening C20 forms a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main gaming symbol (special symbol) or the second main gaming symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. A winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located on the upper right of the opening D36 and above the first big winning opening C10. As a specific configuration, the second large winning opening C20, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the second large winning opening electric combination C21d (and the second large winning And a mouth solenoid C23). Here, the second large winning opening winning combination detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entering of the gaming ball to the second large winning opening C20, the second large winning opening entering ball information showing the entering at the time of entering the ball Generate The gaming ball having entered the second large winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s. Next, the second big winning opening electric winning combination C21d, in the second big winning opening C20 the game ball can not be winning or difficult to win the normal state and the opening state where the gaming ball is easy to win the second big winning opening C20 Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the form of the big winning opening is changed to a horizontal rectangular shape and the gaming ball can not be won or difficult to win in a normal state and an open state in which the gaming ball can easily win. It is not limited to In that case, for example, a mode capable of taking an advanced state in which the rod-like member provided in the big winning opening protrudes to the player side and a retracted state in which the bar member is retracted to the player side (so-called (Velo type attacker), which is preferable when it is desired to secure that the number of balls entering the big winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (the second main game) Is an apparatus that executes the displayed information. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20), the first main game symbol display portion A21g (the second main game symbol display portion B21g), and the first main game And a symbol hold display unit A21 h (a second main game symbol hold display unit B21 h). Here, the first main game symbol holding display area A21h (the second main game symbol holding display area B21h) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game) Corresponds to the number of pending random numbers (the number of fluctuations of the main game symbol not being executed). In addition, 1st main game symbol display part A21g (2nd main game symbol display part B21g) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9. "10" numbers displayed with "" and lost "-" {However, not limited to this, 7-segment LED is used to make it 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 number of reservations is not limited to four lamps, and the maximum number of reservations can be displayed (for example, one lamp can be displayed. Number 1: lighted, pending number 2: low-speed blinking, pending number 3: medium-speed blinking, pending number 4: high-speed blinking, if configured).

  In the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20), because the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) does not have to have a dramatic role. The size of is set so as not to be noticeable. However, a method is adopted in which the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) itself has an effective role, and the first main game side decoration symbol (the second main game side decoration symbol) is not displayed. In this case, the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device SG described later.

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

  Next, the auxiliary gaming symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display and the like regarding the auxiliary gaming symbol. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 includes an auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g and an auxiliary game symbol hold display portion H21h. Here, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding display unit H21 h is configured of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of holdings of the auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation (the number of auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation not being executed).

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko game machine controls the entire operation of the pachinko game machine, and in particular, controls the entire game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game start port A10 (second main game start port B10) (ie, the game Control board M that performs control directly related to the benefit of the person 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, sub-sub control unit SS that mainly performs effect display, prize ball tank KT, prize ball rail KR, and game balls supplied from the prize ball tank KT according to the winning on each winning hole D20 A prize ball payout device (set base) KE provided with a payout unit KE10 or the like, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game ball (storage ball) of the upper bowl D20 To area D30 Launch device D42 that launches each ball, launch control board D40 that controls the launch operation of launcher D42, power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko game machine, and power on / off pachinko game machine A power switch Ea or the like which is a switch is provided on the back of the front frame D14 (opposite to the game side).

  Next, the 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, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the payout of gaming balls is performed 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 main control board M to control the award ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of the decorative symbol, 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 disposed on one board) which controls the lighting of the game effect lamp D26 and the execution of an error notification etc. And a power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board. Here, the sub control board S controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as variation and stop of the decorative symbol, sounds from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and an error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS that executes display processing such as variation display / stop display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG, suspension display, and advance notice display. The main control board M, the prize ball payout control board KH, the sub main control unit SM, and the sub sub control unit SS include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processing, a ROM that pre-stores a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, A RAM for temporarily storing data (such as various data generated during a game and a computer program read from a ROM) handled by the computer is mounted. Here, although not particularly illustrated, in the ROM mounted on the main control board M, in order to prevent writing of a program or the like modified due to a fraudulent action, it is configured not to provide an unused area. It is preferable (for example, filling unused areas with all 0's, filling used areas at a young address, etc.). Also, in order to prevent reference to data that is not normally referred to due to noise or fraud, unused data (for example, data used in gaming machines with different specifications or used only for testing at the development stage) It is preferable to configure so as not to provide Similarly, when using the area of the RAM, it is preferable that the area is used by filling the area at a young address and that an unused program area is not provided. The outline configuration of each substrate and the electrical connection between each substrate and device will be outlined below.

  First, the main control board M, the winning opening sensor Ns {the aforementioned first main game start opening ball insertion detection device A11s, the second main game start opening ball insertion detection device B11s, auxiliary game start opening ball insertion detection device H11s, the first 1 large winning opening winning detection device C11s, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s, a general winning detection device (not shown, but with a general ball entry, there is a winning ball, but not a lottery for entering a symbol) ), Drive solenoids (not shown, such as the first big winning opening solenoid C13, the second big winning opening solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc. It is electrically connected to the device and controls the progress of the game based on input signals from each input device. Furthermore, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the winning ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub main control unit SM and sub sub control unit SS), and based on the game progress, the prize balls are paid out. The information (commands) relating to etc. is configured to be able to be transmitted to the winning ball payout control board KH, and the information (commands) relating to the presentation / playing state of the game etc to the sub control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like through an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected by wiring with the hall computer HC through the external connection terminal. Is configured to output game related information to an external device.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board M and the prize ball payout control board KH are configured to enable two-way communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to enable one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub main control unit SM (the communication method may use either serial communication or parallel communication). 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 device KE that executes payout of game balls and a device that can be operated by a player, and receives a request for lending of game balls and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to the game ball lending device R to be transmitted. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launcher is additionally provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launcher (launch handle, launch motor, ball feed device) Etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is adopted separately as a form adjacent to the game machine, but may be integrated with the game machine, in which case, it is rented by the prize ball payout control board KH. 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 a decorative symbol etc. as described above, the speaker D24, the game effect lamp D26, and a drive device (not shown) for other effects. . 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 substrate S, and the control of sound to be output from the speaker D24 by the sub main control unit SM Lighting control of the lamp D26 and determination control of display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS Is configured. In the present embodiment, the sub main control unit SM and the sub sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated by the sub control substrate S, but the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate substrate Although it may be possible, a merit of being able to reduce the situation where noise mixes in space merit, wiring, etc. arises by being configured to be integrated. Further, the work assignment in both control units can be appropriately changed, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable in the case where a voice control circuit is integrated with VDP is adopted). Also, electronic value may be given without giving a physical award ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to a 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), The sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM) involved in the effect, a prize ball payout control board KH performing payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control board M, and information communicably connected ing. Further, the sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM) is electrically connected to the sub sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps) and the speakers D24. It is connected. Furthermore, the prize ball payout control substrate KH is electrically connected to a prize ball dispenser KE provided with a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM), sub sub control unit SS (effect display means SS), prize ball payout control board KH, etc. store data and programs in terms of hardware. And ROM, RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The respective units included in the main control board M below may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board M. Hereinafter, the details of each means (apparatus) will be described.

  First, the main control board M is a game information control means MJ for controlling acquisition of game information, a game content determination means MN for determining the contents of the game, and the progress of a game such as a special game or a specific game. Game progress means MP in charge of the current and past gaming state [eg, main gaming related state {normal gaming state, specific gaming state (probability fluctuation gaming state, time shortening gaming state), special gaming state}, status related to auxiliary gaming (Easy open state, non easy open state), stop symbol and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbol and the auxiliary game symbol, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, round number and winning number information) Game status temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing etc., and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 16R big hit, 8R big hit, 4 on the gaming peripheral device side Information transmission control means MT (and unsent command is stored to transmit information relating to the big hit, loss}, fluctuation mode (eg, fluctuation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information etc.) Buffer for command transmission buffer MT10, and a prize ball payout determination means MH for controlling a prize ball payout control board KH to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of the gaming ball to various winning openings There is.

  Here, the game information control means MJ determines the ball entry determination means MJ 10 for determining the inflow of the game ball to each ball entry port (starting port etc.), and determines whether or not each random number can be acquired. The random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 20 for acquiring the respective random numbers based on the above, and the holding control means MJ 30 for temporarily storing the ball entering each starting opening during the variable display as the holding ball within the upper limit number. doing. In addition, the game progress means MP, directly to the open and close decision of the display control means MP10 for performing control to display the fluctuation and stop display of each symbol, and the second main game start opening electric role object B11d of the second main game start opening B10 The second main game start opening electric role opening and closing control means MP20-B for performing various processing related, special game control means MP30 to control the special game advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the first main With regard to the game and the second main game and the auxiliary game, there is a determination of which gaming state to shift the current gaming state, and a specific game control means MP50 for performing processing to shift the gaming state based on the determination doing. Each means will be described in detail below.

  First, the ball entry determination means MJ10 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first main game start slot A10. The first main game start slot entry ball determination means MJ11-A and the second main game start slot The second main game start slot entrance ball determining means MJ11-B to determine whether the game ball has entered the ball B10, and the auxiliary game start slot to determine whether the game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start slot H10 In the first large winning opening entrance judging means MJ11-C10, and the second large winning opening C20, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first large winning opening C10. It has 2nd big winning a prize entrance ball determination means MJ11-C20 which determines whether a game ball entered a ball.

  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 entry of the game ball to the first main game start opening A10, and according to the determination result To the first main game random number acquisition judgment execution means MJ 21-A which acquires a random number (for example, the first winning random number, the first variation mode determination random number, the first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) and the second main game start opening B10 It is determined whether to acquire the second main game random number based on the entry of the game ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determination random number, the second main according to the determination result The second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B to acquire the game pattern determination random number etc.), and whether to acquire the auxiliary gaming side selected random number, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game for acquiring the random number based on the determination result And RJ random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-H There.

  Here, “the random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above includes, for example, “0” to “65535” or “assigned according to the type of random number (for example, winning random number or variation mode determination random number) It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255”. The random number is not limited to a mathematically generated random number, and may be a pseudo random number generated by hardware random number, software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method (plus one method) in which the values are sequentially expressed along the random number sequence, the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value There may be mentioned a method (initial value update method) in which)) is determined by a value having chance, a combination of these, and the like. By acquiring random numbers in this manner, it is possible to generate non-periodic random numbers that are unlikely to be expected by the player. Conversely, for example, in the case of the method of generating the next random number using the 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 controls the process related to the hold digest and the change start, and the first main game random number obtained in the situation where the first main game symbol change permission has not been lowered. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store, and the first main game symbol holding means MJ32 for holding the random number on the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until the symbol variation permission is obtained based on the judgment result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the second main gaming side random number acquired in a situation where the second main gaming symbol variation permission has not been lowered, and based on the determination result, the symbol variation permission is given to the random number. The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding in the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the auxiliary game obtained in the situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not come down Auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for determining whether or not to temporarily store a random number, and holding the random number on the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is obtained. And.

  Here, the reserve / termination control means MJ 31 has a fluctuation start condition satisfaction judging means MJ 31 j which judges whether or not the condition for starting fluctuation 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 up to four pieces, combining the random numbers with the holding order The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, for temporary storage in a fixed form. Have.

  Next, the game content determination means MN, if it is a hit as a result of the success or failure lottery, to a special game if the result of the success or failure lottery, and the chance lottery means MN10 to lottery the availability of the special game and the opening or closing of the second main game start mouth electric role B11d Of the special game transition determination means MN20 (for example, internally turning on the hit flag), symbol content determination means MN40 for determining the stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number, and each random number And a variation mode determination means MN50 for determining the variation mode (variation time etc.) of each symbol. Here, the lottery means MN10 is a first main game winning lottery with respect to the first main game symbol MN11-A, and a second main game winning lottery means performing a second lottery regarding the second main game symbol It has an MN11-B, and an auxiliary game success / failure lottery means MN11-H for performing a lottery on the auxiliary game symbol. Here, the first main game success or failure lottery means MN11-A, the second main game success or failure lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game success or failure lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing a success or failure lottery regarding the first main game symbol. First main gaming success / failure lottery table MN11ta-A, second main gaming success / failure lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing a 2nd main gaming symbol winning lottery, and a winning / drawing lottery on an auxiliary gaming symbol , And each has a subsidiary gaming lottery table MN11ta-H to be referred to when performing the game. An example of the detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Here, when executing the winning or losing lottery based on the main gaming random number, the winning or not lottery means MN10 determines whether or not the main gaming random number value is the same value as any of the per random number values, or If part or all of the random number is a continuous number, the main game random number is judged to be equal to or lower than the upper limit of the random number and to be equal to or higher than the lower limit, thereby executing the propriety determination. . By executing such a propriety determination, accurate determination processing can be performed. On the other hand, when performing a yes / no determination by comparison with only the upper limit of the random number range or with only the lower limit, the value at the end of the random number range (for example, 0 or 0 when the range of random numbers is 0 to 1023 Since it is necessary to set 1023) as the random number value, it becomes vulnerable to fraud (for example, it is a fraudulent act of sending current to the main control board M and all the bits in the storage area become 0 or 1 easily) There is a risk of Also, in this example, one random number is used to execute one lottery {If a plurality of random numbers are used in one lottery (so-called two-step lottery is performed), two random numbers are used Because it is necessary to prevent it from being synchronized}.

  Next, the symbol content determination means MN40 obtains the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A which determines the stop symbol of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number), The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B which determines the stop pattern of the second main game symbol based on the determined game content determination random number (the second main game random number) 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 that is referred to when determining the stop symbol pertaining to the first main game symbol, The said 1st main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A is provided with various lottery tables which differ according to a success / failure result and a game state (For example, regarding a game state, it is for normal game → 1st main game normal game state Lottery table, probability fluctuation game → lottery table for first main game probability fluctuation gaming state, time shortening game → lottery table for first main game time shortening gaming state). In addition, the second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B to be referred to when determining the stop symbol related to the second main game symbol, The second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B is provided with various lottery tables that differ according to the result of the success or the game state (for example, regarding the game state, the normal game → the second main game normal game state lottery Table, probability fluctuation game → lottery table for second main game probability fluctuation game state, time shortening game → lottery table for second main game time shortening game state). An example of the detailed table configuration will be described later. Furthermore, the auxiliary gaming symbol determination means MN41-H has a lottery table MN41ta-H for determining an auxiliary gaming symbol to be referred to when deciding the stop symbol pertaining to the auxiliary gaming symbol, and the lottery for determining the auxiliary gaming symbol The table MN41ta-H is provided with various winning tables which differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary gaming regular lottery table, probability fluctuation gaming and time shortening gaming → auxiliary gaming time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the first main game variation mode determination means for determining the variation mode (such as variation time) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (the first main game random number). A second main game variation mode determination unit MN51-B that determines a variation mode (a variation time etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the MN51-A and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number); It has an auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H that determines the variation mode (variation time etc.) of the auxiliary game pattern based on the acquired auxiliary game pattern 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 which is referred to when determining the variation mode according to the first main game symbol Yes, the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A is provided with various lottery tables that differ according to the success or failure result · gaming state (for example, for the gaming state, normal game → first main game normal Lottery table for gaming state, probability fluctuation game → lottery table for first main gaming probability fluctuation gaming state, time shortening game → lottery table for first main gaming time shortening gaming state). Also, the second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B to be referred to when determining the variation mode according to the second main game symbol , The second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B is provided with various lottery tables different according to the success or failure result · gaming state (for example, for the game state, normal game → second main game normal game Lottery table for state, probability fluctuation game → lottery table for second main game probability fluctuation game state, time reduction game → lottery table for second main game time reduction game state). An example of the detailed table configuration will be described later. Furthermore, the auxiliary game variation mode determination means MN51-H has a lottery table MN51ta-H for determining an auxiliary game variation mode, which is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game variation mode The lottery table for determination MN51ta-H is provided with various winning tables which differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary gaming regular lottery table, probability fluctuation game and time shortening gaming → auxiliary gaming time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control means MP10 is for a predetermined time on the first main game symbol display area A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display area B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20. The first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C that performs 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, for a predetermined time assistance It has the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H which performs control which carries out stop display after changing a game symbol.

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

  Next, in order to determine whether the second main game start opening electric combination opening / closing control means MP20-B satisfies the condition for performing the process of opening and closing the second main game start opening electric combination B11d The second main game start opening electric combination opening and closing condition determination means MP21-B, and the second main game start opening electric combination opening timer MP22t to measure the drive (open) time of the second main game start opening electric combination B11d And 有 し B.

  Next, the special game control means MP30 determines whether or not the conditions for shifting to the special game are satisfied, and if the special game transition conditions are satisfied, the contents of the special game (Specifically, the special game content determination means MP32 to determine the special winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) and set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the first big prize Special game execution means MP33 for executing a special game (big hit) to open the mouth C10 or the second large winning opening C20 under a predetermined condition, and time management of various processing related to the special game (for example, the first large winning opening And a special game time management means MP34 for performing C10 and opening / closing time of the second large winning opening C20). Here, the special game execution means MP33 and the first and second big winning opening electric role opening and closing control means MP33-C to open and close the first large winning opening electric role C11d and the second large winning opening electric position C21d There is a winning ball counter MP33c that measures winning balls to the first big winning hole C10 and the second big winning hole C20. The special game time management means MP34 further includes a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time. Further, the special game content determination means MP32 further has a special game content reference table MP32ta to be referred to when specifying the contents of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b (table The details of (not shown).

  Next, the specific game control means MP50 determines whether or not the termination condition of the probability variation gaming state is satisfied, and whether the termination condition of the time shortening gaming state is satisfied or not. When it is determined that the short game termination condition determination means MP52 is included. Here, the time saving game end condition determining means MP52 has a time reduction counter MP52c capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” is, for example, a probability variation game in which the lottery probability for the special game is higher than that in the normal game, or a time reduction game in which the fluctuation time of the main gaming symbol is relatively shorter than that in the normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time shortening game, the variation time of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol is relatively shortened compared to the non-time shortening gaming in progress (time shortening function). Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the second main game start opening electric accessory B11d is relatively extended (open time extension function). In addition, the time shortening game in this embodiment ends when the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first main gaming symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second main gaming symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability fluctuation gaming without time limit restriction) except for). That is, the time reduction number is configured to be subtracted for each change (stop) of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol. In addition, the above-mentioned probability variation game end condition judging means MP51 and time saving game end condition judging means MP52, for example, the transition lottery from specified game (for example probability fluctuation game and time shortening game) to normal game at predetermined probability every time of symbol fluctuation May have a function to perform (in the case of a so-called pachinko gaming machine having a fall lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means MB includes a first main game (a game from a change of a first main game symbol to a stop) and a second main game (a change of a second main game symbol to a stop) First and second main gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C for temporarily storing the current gaming state in the game), and auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10- for temporarily storing the current gaming state in the auxiliary game H and special game related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in any round, various flags related to special games, etc.) Specific game-related information for temporarily storing the MB 20 b and the current game state (for example, the number of remaining time short, the various flags related to the specific game, etc.) in the specific game Has a storage means MB30b, the.

  Here, the first and second main gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C is a stop related to the first or second main gaming symbol currently being changed (the first or second main gaming symbol for which the change start condition is established). It has first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C for temporarily storing symbol and variation mode information.

  In addition, the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H is the auxiliary gaming symbol information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as a stop symbol related to the auxiliary gaming symbol currently being changed (the auxiliary gaming symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied). It has means MB11b-H.

  Next, gaming peripherals will be described. Note that some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, so the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripherals are a first main gaming peripheral A which is a peripheral of the first main gaming side, a second main gaming peripheral B which is a peripheral of the second main gaming side, and a first main gaming side The first and second main game common peripheral device C, which is a common peripheral device on the second main game side, an auxiliary game peripheral device H regarding an auxiliary game, a sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, and a sub sub control unit SS (and effect display device SG) and the like are included. Here, the effects controlled by the sub main control unit SM include the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized in time with the variation of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol, in the result of the game. It relates to the display of only information that does not affect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

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

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B is a second main game symbol display device B20 capable of the second main game start port B10, which is a trigger for transition to a special game, and the second main game symbol stop display and variable display. And.

  Next, the first and second main game common peripheral devices C are in the closed state at the time of the normal game, and in the special game (big hit), the first big winning opening C10 which is opened under the predetermined condition And the second large winning opening C20.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device H is an auxiliary gaming start opening H10 that triggers the opening of the second main game starting opening electric combination B11d of the second main game starting opening B10, and a stop indication and change indication of the auxiliary gaming symbol. And an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 that can be played.

  Next, the effect display control means (sub main control unit) SM is a display information receiving means SM10 for receiving various information from the main control board M side, determination processing of effect contents relating to effect display, and display control processing And an information transmission / reception control means SM40 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub-sub control unit SS. The respective means will be described in detail below.

  First, the display information receiving means SM10 has a main side information temporary storage means SM11 b for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information concerning 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 decoration symbol display control means SM21 which controls the variation pattern of the decoration symbol and the determination processing of the stop symbol and the display control processing, and a drawing hold which manages the number of holdings of the decoration symbol and the hold display processing. Information display control means SM22, background effect display control means SM23 which controls background image determination processing and display control processing, notice effect performance display control means SM24 which manages decision processing of display effect contents and display control processing, reach effect contents It has reach effect display control means SM25 which governs determination processing and display control processing, and suspension pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 which governs determination processing of executability of pre-read effect execution and display control processing.

  Here, based on the information from the main control board M side, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 can notify the game result by the combination of three numerical symbols in the decorative symbol {in this embodiment, the decorative symbol can be notified Figure for temporarily storing various information (variation mode information, stop pattern information, various flags, etc.) related to the symbol variation of the decoration symbol and the symbol display content determination means SM21 n that determines the stop symbol and variation variation of It has display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and a drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t for measuring fluctuation time of the decoration symbol. Here, the drawing display content determination means SM21 n is a drawing (rather than the details of the table) (not shown) for drawing variation content determination for reference when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Furthermore, it has.

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

  Next, on the basis of the information from the main control board M, the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores the information relating to the background effect display, and the background effect display content determining means SM23n which determines the display content of the background effect. And background rendering related information temporary storage means SM23b.

  Next, the notice effect display control means SM24 determines, based on the information from the main control board M, the display contents and display timing of the notice effect, etc. The temporary presentation related information temporary storage means SM 24 b for temporarily storing the information.

  Next, the reach effect display control means SM25 determines reach display content determination means SM25n for determining the display content and display timing of the reach effect based on the information from the main control board M side, and information related to the reach effect display And the reach production related information temporary storage means SM 25 b for temporarily storing

  Next, on the basis of the information from the main control board M side, the reserve pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 temporarily stores the information relating to the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect executability determination means SM26k which determines the executability of the pre-reading effect. And pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM26b for doing.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is a sub information transmission / reception control means SS10 for controlling information transmission / reception with the sub main control unit SM, and an image display for displaying an image on the display area SG10 on the effect display device SG. And control means SS20. Here, the image display control unit SS20 further includes an image display related information temporary storage unit SS21b for temporarily storing information related to display of commands and various images received from the sub main control unit SM side.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is electrically connected to the effect display device SG which displays an image concerning the effect based on the 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 decorative symbol display area SG11 for variably displaying a decorative symbol, and a first hold display unit SG12 (and a second hold display unit SG13) for displaying main game hold information. ing.

  The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20 and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub sub control unit ) SS is connected to the secondary 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 the sub-game control Means (sub main control unit) means to be controlled by 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 the flow of a general process in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. The flowchart mainly includes processing steps (shown as rectangles), judgments (shown as diamonds), flow lines (arrows), and terminals (shown as rounded rectangles) indicating start / end / return etc. . Also, in the case where the details of the processing steps are illustrated in another flowchart, those referring to the other flowchart are illustrated as a subroutine (shown as a rectangle in which the left and right lines are double lines). . Here, at the development stage of the gaming machine, it is also carried out to simultaneously develop gaming machines with different specifications, but in this example, the subroutine executed by the gaming machines with different specifications in the processing on the main side ( It is configured so as not to leave a subroutine not normally used, and prevents processing relating to an unused subroutine that is not normally executed due to noise or cheating.

  First, FIG. 5 is a main flow chart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After the game machine is powered on, the process of FIG. That is, after power on of the gaming machine, after performing initialization (not shown), the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button in step 1002, and resets the power supply unit E reset button (RAM clear It is determined whether or not the manager of the game arcade has intentionally performed an operation to clear the contents of the RAM. If Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the contents of the RAM on the side of the main control board M (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB). 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 that timing) At this timing, a command may be set and may be configured to be transmitted in 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, it is stored in the checksum and RAM area recorded at the time of power interruption) Compare with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the main control board M determines whether the content of the RAM is not normal (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is correctly backed up in the RAM) based on the check result. If Yes in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to the process of step 1004 (the above-described RAM clear process). On the other hand, if the result of step 1010 is NO, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main control board M is stored (backed up) 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 (may be transmitted at the corresponding timing, or the command is set at the corresponding timing to be 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, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms) related to the main processing on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is allowed to be T) {as a result, when the execution fixed interrupt timing is reached, the diagram (b) is executed}, and the process proceeds to step 1018. . After the step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number updating processes (for example, an increment process of the random number counter) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  In addition, it is preferable that the initial value of the temporary storage area (RAM, etc.) mounted on the main control board M is configured not to be a value at which the special game is executed (noise or cheating immediately after the processing of the program starts). By doing this, in order to prevent the special game from being erroneously executed when the processing for determining the execution of the special game is executed).

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board M executes the processing of FIG. 7B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt cycle T (for example, a hardware interrupt every approximately 1.5 ms), at step 1100, the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, the main control board M executes a motorized product drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1500, the main control board M executes a special game operating condition determination process described later. Next, at step 1600, the main control board M executes special game control processing described later. Next, in step 1997, the main control board M (in particular, the winning ball payout determining means MH) performs a winning ball payout control process (drive control of the winning ball dispensing device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening on which the gaming ball has won. A process for causing the payout control board KH to execute and managing the result is executed. Next, at step 1998, the main control board M executes output processing of an external signal (output of information to an external terminal board, a hall computer HC or the like). Next, in step 1999, the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (sends 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. It returns to the processing which had been done. In the control command transmission process, the order in which the sub main control unit SM receives the commands is important (for example, the process is normally executed by receiving another command after receiving a certain command) Since there is a case, the command is configured to be transmitted in the order in which the main control board M determines to transmit the command (in the order in which the command is 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 process of FIG. Be done. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off (in this example, NMI interrupt), in step 1020, the main control board M sets power-off time information (for example, checksum) based on the information of the RAM area. Next, in step 1022, the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM area and prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to a power-off wait loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, at step 1102, the auxiliary game start opening ball determination means MJ11-H determines whether or not the game ball has entered the auxiliary game start port H10 (flow in, in the case of a gate, passage). If Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary gaming random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-H refers to the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ 32b-H, whether or not the holding ball is not the upper limit (for example four) Determine if In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-H acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding means MJ 32-H holds the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the auxiliary gaming symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ 32b-H together with the information indicating the number of the second holding. Is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200). Also in the case of No in step 1102 or step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the motorized prize drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, at step 1202, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H and the electric combination open flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H and determines whether or not the auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation flag is off. Do. If 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 MJ 32b-H, and determines whether or not there is a holding ball regarding 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 and refers to the gaming state on the auxiliary gaming side (flag state of auxiliary game time short flag). While acquiring, with reference to the lottery table MN41ta-H for auxiliary game symbol determination, the stop design is decided on the basis of the game state of the said auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the said retention sphere (for example, auxiliary game time short flag Is selected, the winning symbol is selected with high probability as compared to the case where it is turned off), and the temporary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H is temporarily stored. Next, at step 1218, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H is based on the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (the auxiliary gaming time short flag flag state), the auxiliary gaming symbol variation management timer MP11t-C of the auxiliary gaming symbol A predetermined time relating to the fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds when the auxiliary game time short flag is on, and 30 seconds when the auxiliary game time short flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H turns on the auxiliary gaming symbol variation flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming 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 relating to the auxiliary gaming symbol. At the same time, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary gaming symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, and then starts the variation display of the auxiliary gaming symbol on the auxiliary gaming symbol display portion H21g.

  Next, at step 1224, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary gaming symbol variation management timer MP11t-C and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary gaming symbol has been reached. Do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H refers to the auxiliary gaming symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H in step 1226 to acquire the stop symbol of the auxiliary gaming symbol, and the acquired auxiliary The stop symbol of the game symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. Then, at step 1228, the auxiliary gaming symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary gaming symbol variation flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, at step 1230, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close condition determination means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is "hit". In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B is the second main game based on the auxiliary gaming side gaming state (flag state of auxiliary game time short flag) A predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds if the auxiliary game time short flag is on, 0.5 if the auxiliary game time short flag is off, for example, the auxiliary game time short flag is on) Set the second). Next, at step 1234, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B turns on the electric combination open flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. . Then, in step 1236, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B opens the second main game start opening electric combination B11d. Next, in step 1238, the second main game start opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start opening electric combination open timer MP22t-B, at the open time of the electric combination. 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 opening electric combination open / close control means MP20-B closes the second main game start opening electric combination B11 d and the auxiliary gaming state is temporary. In the flag area of the storage means MB10-H, the motorized part open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1300).

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

  Moreover, in this flowchart, after the stop symbol display in step 1226 for convenience, although it transfers to the following step immediately after, it is not limited to this. In that case, the process may be configured to shift to the next process after the stop display fixed time of about 500 ms (for example, this process is performed by performing the branch process using the stop display fixed flag and the timer). Is achievable).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start slot entrance ball determining means MJ11-A is the first main game start slot entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start slot A10, and the first main game start slot entrance information Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ 32b-A, and the main game (especially the first main game Side) determines whether the holding ball for the side is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-A acquires a first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as a first main game content determination random number, a lottery random number for determining success or failure, a symbol lottery random number for determining a symbol when hit, and a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are determined. Three random numbers of variation mode lottery random number to be acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update cycles and random number ranges, respectively, and are obtained sequentially at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the first main game symbol holding means MJ 32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ 32b-A. . Next, in step 1310, the hold control means MJ 30 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether the special game execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1310, the hold control means MJ 30 determines in step 1312 whether or not the main game time short flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b is off. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the holding control means MJ 30 determines in advance the result and the stop symbol relating to the stored holding based on the holding information (the winning random number and the symbol determination random number). Next, at step 1316, the hold control means MJ30 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the command regarding the newly generated hold yes / no result and the stop symbol information to the sub main control unit SM (step It is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of 1999).

  Next, in step 1318, the suspension control means MJ 30 determines in advance the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group according to the stored suspension based on the suspension information (random number for variation mode determination) (variation mode random number delimiter information For the variation mode group, refer to the main gaming table 3 of FIG. 12, FIG. In the present embodiment, one variation mode group is configured to include a plurality of types of variation modes (variation times). Next, in step 1320, the hold control means MJ30 executes a command (a hold generation command of the first main game content determination random number, a command related to the variation mode random number division information, etc.) related to the new hold generation, the sub main control unit SM. To the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to (to be transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999), and proceeds to step 1322. In addition, when it is comprised so that symbol information may be transmitted to a sub side like this embodiment, the production which suggests a big hit may be performed as a production performed by a sub side, and when it is set as such composition, It is desirable to be able to notify the player of the stop symbol of the main gaming symbol to be the big hit (informing the stop symbol only when the stop symbol of the main gaming symbol is a big hit). Also, in the case of No in step 1302, step 1304, step 1310 or step 1312, the processing shifts to step 1322.

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

  It should be noted that the main game content determination random number information, the pass / fail random number delimiter information, the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group information may be transmitted to the sub side at the timing when the hold occurs, but further, the sub side Information to be sent to is not limited to this, information related to the stop symbol of the main game symbol, information related to the profit mode of the main game symbol to be a big hit (the number of rounds of special games according to the main game symbol to be stopped, etc. ), The number of reservations immediately after the holding winnings (only the number of holdings on the first main gaming side or the second main gaming side that has won the prize, or the number of holdings on both the first main gaming side and the second main gaming side may be used) May be configured to be able to transmit information pertaining to, etc. {Convenient random number division information refers to the respective gaming states on the first main game side (second main game side) and random value (or random value range) And the success and failure lottery results, and grouping It is one of the random number division information, for example, a probability change gaming state, a non-probability change gaming state, a loss, a probability change gaming state or a non-probability change gaming state, hit, probability If it is a fluctuation gaming state, it is a hit, but if it is a non-probability fluctuation gaming state, a grouping such as a loss can be mentioned}.

  Next, in step 1322, the second main game start slot entrance ball determining means MJ11-B is operated from the second main game start slot entrance detector B11s of the second main game start slot B10. It is determined whether the information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1322, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-B refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ 32b-B in step 1324, and the main game (especially the second main game Side) determines whether the holding ball for the side is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). In the case of Yes in step 1324, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ 21-B acquires a second main game content determination random number in step 1326. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of a winning lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation aspect lottery random number are acquired similarly to the first main game content determining means. By the way, 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 lottery random number for the first main game and the lottery random number for the second main game Acquisition range of) is set to the same. Next, in step 1328, the second main game symbol holding means MJ 32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ 32b-B. . Next, in step 1330, the hold control means MJ 30 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b and determines whether the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1330, in step 1334, the suspension control means MJ 30 determines in advance the result and the symbol of suspension regarding the stored suspension based on the suspension information (the lottery random number and the symbol determination random number). Next, in step 1336, the hold control means MJ30 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the command regarding the newly generated hold yes / no result and the stop symbol information to the sub main control unit SM (step It is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of 1999).

  Next, in step 1338, the suspension control unit MJ 30 determines in advance the variation mode random number delimiter information and the variation mode group according to the stored suspension based on the suspension information (random number for variation mode determination) (variation mode random number delimiter information For the variation mode group, refer to the main gaming table 3 of FIG. 12, FIG. Next, in step 1340, the hold control means MJ 30 executes a command related to the new hold generation (a hold generation command of the second main game content determination random number, a command related to the variation mode random number division information, etc.) To the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to (to be transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999), and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1400).

  On the other hand, if No in step 1330, the hold control means MJ 30 determines in step 1332 whether or not the main game time short flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b is off. In the case of Yes in step 1332, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1400). On the other hand, in the case of No at step 1332, the process proceeds to step 1334.

  Incidentally, although storage of the first main game content determination random number and storage of the second main game content determination random number are executed in steps 1308 and 1328, the main game content determination random number is stored in the storage area of the RAM of the main control board. In the case of storing a memory, a dedicated storage area is secured, and only 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 so as not to store other information such as a value (when operating another data stored in the same 1 byte, the information related to the main game content determination random number is rewritten due to noise etc. To prevent it). In addition, with regard to the lottery random number, the change in the gaming state (the gaming state relating to the suspension recorded already) is obtained during the period from when the lottery random number is obtained to when the lottery for the Not only the change but also a change in the gaming state may occur due to the newly generated suspension, so the gaming state at the time of the execution of the lottery for the lottery random number may be unpredictable. It is comprised so that the said lottery random number may be memorize | stored until it performs. In the second embodiment, in the non-time shortening gaming state, the command to the sub main control unit SM related to the information on holding can be transmitted only at the time of holding occurrence according to the first main game, while the time shortening gaming state In the case of the second main game, it is possible to transmit only at the hold occurrence according to the second main game, but regardless of which gaming state is the first main game with hold or the second main game with hold Alternatively, the command may be transmitted, and in such a case, the sub main control unit SM may be configured to determine whether to use the received command. In addition, a specific example of the command related to the success / failure result information to be sent to the sub main control unit SM is "D000H: lost, D001H: lost if low confidence, hit if high confidence, D002H: hit both low confidence and high probability" Yes, specific examples of commands related to stop symbol information to be sent to the sub main control unit SM are "D100H: hit 16R probability variation, D101H: 16R non probability variation hit, D102H: 2R probability variation hit", to the sub main control unit SM A specific example of the command related to the variation mode random number division information to be transmitted is “D200H: division 1, D201H: division 2, D202H: division 3”.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, at step 1401, the reserve / termination control means MJ 31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ 32 b -B to check whether or not there is a second main game symbol hold. If Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the game content determination means MN executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, the game content determination means MN executes a second main game symbol display process described later in step 1400 (2), and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1500).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning sequence is the first main game symbol) The second main game symbol is configured to be prioritized and executed, but it is not limited to this. May be configured to execute a parallel lottery that randomly draws).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this processing is substantially the same processing on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Write in parentheses. First, in step 1403, the reserve / termination control unit MJ 31 determines whether or not a change start condition is established. Here, the change start condition is not during special game (or during operation of the condition device), and is not during main game symbol fluctuation, and there is a condition that there is a hold of the main game symbol. In addition, although not illustrated in this example, when the fluctuation fixed time (time to stop and display the finalized display symbol after the final display of the main gaming symbol) is provided, the fluctuation start condition of the next fluctuation during the fluctuation fixed time May not be satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405 and step 1406, the holding and digesting control means MJ31 is set to the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). While reading out the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the present symbol variation temporarily stored, the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ 32b-A (second main game The symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ 32b-B) is deleted, and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding and digesting processing). Next, in step 1410-1, the lottery means MN10 refers to the first main gaming coin lottery table MN11ta-A (the second main gaming coin lottery MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. [1] Based on the main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (in particular, a winning lottery random number), a main gaming symbol acceptance lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game use lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game use lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability variation gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot probability in the non-probability variation gaming state. The winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. Further, in the present embodiment, although a case in which the game state can not be shifted (so-called small hit) is not illustrated, a small hit may be generated (a small hit is won).

  Next, at step 141-2, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A (the second main game symbol determination means MN41-B) is a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (the second main game). With reference to the symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B), it relates to the main gaming symbol based on the main gaming symbol equality lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (especially, symbol lottery random number) The stop symbols are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

  Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present 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 big hit symbol. The number of special game rounds determined with reference to the main game symbol is 4R for 4A and 5A, 8R for 4B and 5B, and 16R for 7A and 7B. The random number value and the type of stop symbol are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the lost symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. If a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the type and / or selection rate of the variation mode of the main gaming symbol may be different from that before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). May be configured to migrate}.

  Next, in step 141-03, the first main game variation mode determination means MN51-A (the second main game variation mode determination means MN51-B) is a lottery for determining the first main game variation mode corresponding to each gaming state. With reference to the table MN51ta-A (the second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B), the main gaming symbol acceptance lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (the second main game content determination random number) (especially, variation The variation mode of the main game symbols is determined based on the random selection pattern random number), and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  Here, FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 (main game table 3) are an example of the first main game change mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game change mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, both the first main game side and the second main game side are based on the main lottery result of the main game symbol, the main game time short flag state, and the number of reservations at the start of the change, A variation mode (variation time) of the main gaming symbol is configured to be determined. In other words, if the main lottery game lottery result is a hit, it is easy to determine the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is relatively long, and if the main game time short flag is on (time saving game state) relative The fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is short is easy to be determined, and the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is relatively short compared to the case where the number of reservations is 0 to 1 when the number of reservations is 2 to 3 Is configured so that it is easy to determine (only at the time of losing). In addition, this example is an example to the last, and it is not limited at all by the kind of a stop symbol, selection rate, etc. In addition, the symbol variation time of the first main game may be relatively long in the time shortening gaming state (when the main game short flag is on) {symbol variation on the second main game When it is configured to be advantageous for the player to be executed, it is easy for the second main game side to be suspended by lowering the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (as it is advantageous for the player) In order to construct a situation, it is particularly effective when the starting opening on the first main game side and the starting opening on the second main game side can not be separated. Note that “the effect mode executed on the sub side” shows an example of the effect to be executed when each variation mode is selected.

  Next, in step 1414, the game content determination means MN temporarily changes the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, attribute information of stop symbol) temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. Set the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub main control unit SM the information related to the determined main gaming symbol such as fluctuation mode information etc. and the command relating to the current gaming state (control command transmission in step 1999) The processing is sent to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C set the predetermined time relating to the change time of the main game symbol to the first and second main game symbol change management timer MP11t-C. Do. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display portion A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). In accordance with the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C on the second main game symbol display portion B21g), the variable display of the main game symbol is started. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn on the fluctuating flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C, Control is passed to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refer to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and change. It is determined whether the medium flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420, and in the case of No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500).

  Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determine whether or not a predetermined time related to the change time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C send information (design confirmation display instruction command) indicating that symbol variation is finished to the sub main control unit SM side The command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission is set (sent to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display area A21g (first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The variation display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display section B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C is displayed as the fixed stop symbol Control. Next, at step 1428, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn off the fluctuating flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. .

  Next, in step 1430, the game content determination means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. Do. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the game content determination means MN turns on the condition device activation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB 20b. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, step 1432 is skipped.

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

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means MP 50 refers to the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB 30 b and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1470, the specific game control means MP 50 refers to the value of the time reduction number counter MP 52 c and determines whether the counter value is larger than 0 or not. In the case of Yes in step 1470, in step 1472 the specific game control means MP50 subtracts 1 from the count value of the time reduction number counter MP52c. Next, at step 1474, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c to determine whether the counter value (remaining time reduction number) is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1474, in steps 1476 and 1478, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game time short flag and the auxiliary game time short flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b. Processing (processing of step 1500). Also in the case of No in step 1452, step 1470 or step 1474, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit MB20b to determine whether the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1514, the special game control means MP30 is in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB30b, a specific game flag (main game probability change flag, main game time short flag, auxiliary game time short Turn off the flag). Next, at step 1518, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time saving number counter MP52c. Next, at step 1520, the special game control means MP30 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1522, the special game control unit MP30 turns off the condition device activation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit MB20b, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1600). Also in the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

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

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

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b, and whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. Determine if there is. If Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means MP33 sets an open pattern in the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1620, the special game execution means MP33 drives the first big winning opening electric combination C11d (or the second large winning opening electric combination C21d) of the first large winning opening C10 to make a first large winning combination. The mouth C10 (or the second big winning opening C20) is opened, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set to the special game timer MP34t (especially the opening time timer), and the process proceeds to step 1622. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 1612, that is, when the special winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination processing after the end of the special game, according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, at step 1652, 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 probability change big hit symbol (probability fluctuation gaming state after the end of special game execution) It is a jackpot symbol to shift, and in this example, it is determined whether or not 5A, 5B, 7A, 7B). If Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1658. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, that is, in the case of the stop symbol being a big hit symbol which does not shift to the probability variation gaming state after the termination of the special game, the step 1656 Then, the specific game control means MP50 sets the counter value of the time reduction number counter MP52c a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example), and proceeds to step 1658.

  Next, in steps 1658 and 1660, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game time short flag and the auxiliary game time short flag in the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means MB30b, and performs the next process (step (Processing of 1997).

  Next, control processing executed on the side of the sub main control unit SM will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 18 is a main flowchart of the sub control board S side (in particular, the sub main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 6A is a process on the side of the sub main control unit SM which is executed after resetting such as when the power is turned on to the gaming machine. That is, when power is supplied to the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub main control unit SM executes an initial process based on the information received from the main side (the main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear information When received → Initialize the sub-side RAM, when various information commands are received → Resetting related information at power-off to the sub-side RAM). Next, in step 2003, the sub main control unit SM restores the number of reservations (for example, the drawing suspension counter value) based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side). In addition, the information concerning the effect under execution, the pre-reading effect (the effect concerning a special symbol), etc. are not restored, and the "under preparation" screen is displayed until the start time of the next fluctuation. Thereafter, the process shifts to loop processing in which (b), which is the repetitive processing routine of the sub main control unit SM, is repeatedly executed. Here, when (b) is executed, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM first performs a hold information management process described later in step 2100 as shown in the process of FIG. Run. Next, in step 2200, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes a decoration symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2400, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes special game related display control processing described later. Next, in step 2999, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM executes display command transmission control processing (sends the command set by these series of subroutines to the sub sub control unit SS side), End the repeat processing routine.

  As described above, the sub main control unit SM employs a mode in which the sub main routine (S2100 to S2999) is loop-processed after being reset. Further, the process of FIG. 6C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line in the main control board M described above is one terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (in this example , NMI terminal) is the processing flow (c) when it is connected. 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 a command input port from the main control board M side ( Check the input port of the data signal line mentioned above. Then, at step 2006, based on the check result, the sub main control unit SM sends a command sent from the main control board M to the RAM on the sub main control unit SM side (for example, main side information temporary storage means SM11 b). Are temporarily stored, and the process returns to the process that was being performed immediately before this interrupt process.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the pending information management process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and a command relating to the new hold generation from the main control board M side (first main game symbol or second main It is determined whether or not hold information pertaining to the game symbol has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 is a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22 b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, A maximum of four for the second main game is added "1". Next, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily sends a command concerning the new hold success / failure result and stop symbol information transmitted from the main control board M side to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22 b. Remember. Next, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 generates hold information (in particular, fluctuation mode group, fluctuation mode random number division information, etc.) based on the hold generation command transmitted from the main control board M side. , Temporarily storing in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. In the case where the information concerning the stop result, the variation pattern group, the variation pattern random number division information is not transmitted from the main side, the information is a temporary storage information storage area in step 2106 and step 2108. Will not be stored temporarily. Next, in step 2109, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether the new hold is a hold on the first main game side. In the case of Yes in step 2109, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the drawing hold counter in step 2110, and the first main game hold number is an upper limit value (in this example, by the occurrence of the new hold). It is determined whether 4 pieces have been reached. If the result of step 2110 is YES, the coating material suspension information display control means SM22 executes special symbol effect control processing to be described later in step 2450, and proceeds to step 2120. The process also proceeds to step 2120 if No in step 2109 or step 2110. In this example, the special symbol effect control process of step 2450 is executed when the first main game holding number reaches the upper limit value in step 2110, but the special symbol effect control process is executed. The condition is not limited to this. For example, (1) the total number of the first main game holding number and the second main game holding number reaches a predetermined value (for example, four), (2) the first main game The execution condition may be the number of reservations being a predetermined number (for example, three) or more, and (3) the number of second main game reservations being a predetermined number (for example, three) or more.

  On the other hand, in the case of No at step 2102, at step 2111, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and receives a symbol variation display start instruction command from the main control board M side It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 2111, in step 2112 the drawing hold information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22 b. Next, in step 2114, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 holds information relating to the symbol change (in particular, the result of the pass / fail, stop symbol information, the fluctuation mode group and the fluctuation mode random number division information) The temporary storage means SM22b is deleted and the remaining reserve information is shifted. Next, in step 2116, the drawing hold information display control unit SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit SM21 b, and proceeds to step 2120. Also in the case of No at step 2111, the process proceeds to step 2120.

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

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special symbol effect control processing according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. First, in step 2452, pending pre-reading effect execution control means SM 26 refers to pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM 26 b and determines whether or not there is a pending with information indicating that the trigger is pending within the pending state. . Here, the trigger hold is a display that is displayed in the special symbol {stop display area of the decorative symbol, and can make the display of the decorative symbol invisible to the player (in the present embodiment, the special symbol is displayed) In this case, the display of the decorative symbol is erased, and it becomes a trigger that continues to be displayed over a plurality of changes)). In the case of Yes in Step 2452, the drawing display content determination means SM 21 n refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM 22 b in Step 2454, and holds the second main game hold within the hold (prior to the first main game side). It is determined whether or not there is a hold that will be digested. In the case of Yes in step 2454, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b in step 2456 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2456, the drawing display content determination means SM21 n refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21 b in step 2458, and is currently in reach {in this example, the left row during the decoration symbol variation And whether the decorative symbols in the right row are stopped at the same symbol (provisional stop) and the state in which the decorative symbols in the middle row are changing is in reach (or during reach effect)} . In the case of Yes in step 2458, in step 2500, the clothing display content determination means SM21n executes a special symbol effect control process during reach, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2120). On the other hand, if the result of step 2458 is No, the figure display content determination means SM21 n refers to the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21 b in step 2460, and is currently in the pre-reach fluctuation (the symbol is changing and the reach It is determined whether or not the condition is not In the case of Yes in step 2460, the clothing display content determination means SM21 n executes non-reaching special symbol effect control processing, which will be described later, in step 2550, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2120). Also in the case of No in step 2452, step 2454, step 2456 or step 2460, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2120). In addition, when it becomes No in step 2460, during symbol stop, during symbol fluctuation fixed time, special game is under execution etc. In the present example, the non-reaching special symbol effect control process executed in step 2550 is configured to be executed only during the pre-reach change in the symbol change, but is not limited thereto, and the symbol is stopped etc. Even when the first main game hold becomes the upper limit number (four in this example), the special symbol effect control process may be executed during non-reach.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special symbol effect control processing during reach according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the figure display content determination means SM21n refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b and determines whether or not the change is a big hit change. In the case of Yes in step 2502, since the special effect is not displayed, and the reach effect relating to the decorative symbol is continuously executed to be a big hit, the processing shifts to the next processing (the processing of step 2120). On the other hand, if the result of step 2502 is No, in step 2504 the reserve pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to the pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM26b and determines whether or not there is a pending big hit within the hold. Do. In the case of Yes in step 2504, in step 2506, pending pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 adds information to the effect that the trigger is pending to the first pending order among the pending events to be a big hit in the pending. , And move on to step 2514.

  On the other hand, if the result of step 2504 is No, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b in step 2508, and whether the fluctuation mode group related to the fluctuation is group 2 or not. In this example, the reach change is executed at the time of executing the processing of this subroutine, and the change related to the group 1 does not become the reach change, so the process in step 2508 is executed. The variation mode group is either group 2 or group 3). If Yes in step 2508, in step 2510, pending pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM 26b, and whether or not there is a pending state in which the variation mode group is group 3 within the pending state. Determine In the case of Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, information indicating that the pending prefetching effect execution control means SM26 is the trigger pending in the pending order of the earliest among the pendings in which the fluctuation mode group in the pending is group 3 Is added, and the process proceeds to step 2514.

  Next, in step 2514, the figure display content determination means SM21 n erases the display of the decorative symbol in the variation, and continues to display the special symbol in all the rows (left row, middle row, right row) until the variation time ends. Execute the process and shift to the next process (the process of step 2120) {The special symbol will be erased by the start timing of the change related to the trigger suspension from the next change (after the execution timing of this process) (Details will be described later)}. Also in the case of No in step 2508 or step 2510, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2120).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of non-reaching special symbol effect control processing according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, in step 2552, the figure display content determination means SM21n refers to the main information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the change is a big hit change. In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the costume display content determination means SM21 n erases the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol in the fluctuation, and displays the special symbol in all the rows (left row, middle row, right row) , And move on to step 2556.

  Next, in step 2556, the figure display content determination means SM21 n refers to the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21 b, and whether or not the change is a change to be a reach (a change for achieving reach effect) Determine In the case of Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the figure display content determination means SM 21n determines the remaining time until reaching reach {eg, the variation time is 30 seconds, and the variation becomes reach 15 seconds after the start of variation If the first main game holding number reaches the upper limit number (4 in this example) after 10 seconds from the start of fluctuation, the remaining time to reach will be 5 seconds, based on the special symbol elimination mode {This is a display mode of the effect in which the special symbol is hidden and is not displayed, and the deleted decorative symbol is displayed again. For example, "all rows (left row, middle row, right row) are dred at one time" , “Erasing aspect such as“ right row → left row → middle row gradually delayed ”, etc. exists} is determined, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2120). On the other hand, if the result of step 2556 is No, the figure display content determination means SM21n determines that the remaining time until the end of the change {e.g. If the symbol reaches the upper limit number (4 in this example), the remaining time until the end of the fluctuation is 5 seconds}, the deletion mode of the special symbol is determined, and the next process (the process of step 2120) Transition.

  On the other hand, if the result of step 2552 is No, in step 2562 the reserve pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to the pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM26b and determines whether or not there is a pending big hit within the hold. Do. In the case of Yes in step 2562, in step 2564, the holding pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 adds information to the effect that the trigger is on hold, to the hold of the earliest digesting order among the pending on being a big hit in the hold. , And proceeds to step 2572. On the other hand, if the result of step 2562 is No, the drawing display content determination means SM21 n refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22 b in step 2566 to determine whether the fluctuation mode group related to the fluctuation is group 3 or not. Determine Here, as an intention to execute the present process, when the variation pattern group of the symbol variation is the group 3, all symbol variations relating to the suspension within the suspension are lost, and more than the symbol variation Because there is no hold that is a fluctuation mode group with high jackpot expectation (in this example, “group 3> group 2> group 1” in the order of high jackpot expectation), this symbol fluctuation The effect relating to the special symbol is executed (the effect relating to the special symbol is not executed over the symbol variation after the symbol variation). In the case of Yes in step 2566, in step 2568, pending pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM 26b, and whether or not a pending mode in which the variation mode group is group 3 exists within the pending time Determine In the case of Yes in step 2568, in step 2570, the reserve pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 adds information indicating that the trigger is suspended to the suspension of the earliest digesting order among the suspension of the variation mode group being group 3. Proceed to step 2570. In the case of No in step 2566 or step 2568, as described above, there is no suspension of the fluctuation mode group whose big hit expectation is higher than the fluctuation, so the process proceeds to step 2556 and subsequent processing Then, the effect concerning the special symbol will be executed by the change.

  Next, in step 2572, the figure display content determination means SM21 n erases the variation display of the decorative symbol in the variation, and displays the special symbols in all the rows (left row, middle row, right row) until the variation time ends. The processing to continue is executed, and the processing shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2120).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, whether or not trigger hold occurs when the first main game hold has reached the upper limit number (four in this example) depends on the symbol variation being executed and the presence Compared with the result of the variation with the symbol variation related to the suspension and the variation mode group, it is a variation with high expectation that the symbol variation in execution becomes the most big hit (the symbol variation in execution becomes the big hit, If it is determined that the symbol variation being executed is the highest variation mode group that will give the largest hit, etc.), the trigger suspension does not occur, while the symbol variation related to any existing suspension There is a high fluctuation in the expectation that is a big hit (a pattern change related to any suspension being present is a big hit and a symbol variation in progress is a loss, a symbol variation related to any suspension present) Is the biggest hit A high fluctuation mode groups of, when it is determined that the like) is configured capable of adding information indicating that the trigger hold on hold which is present is the determination.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the figure display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21b and determines whether the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the figure display content determination means SM21 n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21 b. Next, in step 2206, the holding pre-reading effect execution control means SM26 refers to the pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM26b and determines whether or not there is a holding having information indicating that the trigger is on hold within the holding state. Do. If Yes in step 2206, the drawing display content determination means SM21n refers to the prefetch related information temporary storage means SM26b in step 2208, and determines whether the change is a change related to trigger suspension. In the case of Yes in step 2208, the clothing display content determination means SM21 n erases the display of the special symbol in step 2210 (in the column from which the special symbol is erased, the deleted decorative symbol is displayed again) , And proceeds to step 2212. In this process, when the information indicating that the trigger is suspended is added, and when the suspension of the earliest digest order is the trigger suspended, the trigger related to trigger suspension is determined before the deletion mode of the special symbol is determined. Since the change is started, in this process, the display of the special symbol is deleted at the start of the change relating to the trigger suspension. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2208, the process proceeds to step 2212.

  Next, in step 2212, the drawing display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, the reach effect display content determination means SM25n) stores the symbol information (temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means SM11b). With reference to the stop symbol / variation mode pertaining to the main game symbol and the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {eg, when the stop symbol pertaining to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol Is a number Zorro eyes such as "7/7/7" (hit eyes), and in the case of a lost symbol, a number barak eye such as "1.3.5 / 5" and the variation mode {eg, main game symbol If the variation mode pertaining to this is a short-term variation, non-reach, if it is a long-term variation, normal reach or super reach etc.} is determined and graphic display related information temporary storage means SM21 (And informational display related information temporary storage means SM24b, reach demonstration related information temporary storage means SM25b) temporarily stored in, the process proceeds to step 2218.

  On the other hand, if the result of step 2206 is No, the drawing display content determination means SM21n (and the notice effect display content determination means SM24n, reach effect display content determination means SM25n) temporarily stores the main side information temporary storage means SM11b in step 2214. Based on the stored symbol information (stop symbol / variation mode pertaining to the main gaming symbol), the drawing variation content determination lottery table SM21ta, and the number of changes until the trigger suspension, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {eg, main If the stop symbol pertaining to the game symbol is a big hit symbol, the number Zoro eyes such as "7 · 7 · 7" (hit eyes), if it is a lost symbol, such as "1 · 3 · 5" Number barrage order and fluctuation mode {eg, when the fluctuation mode related to the main game pattern is fluctuation for a short time, non-reach, if it is fluctuation for a long time, normal reach or su Determine reach pattern and display mode related information temporary storage unit SM21b (and notice effect related information temporary storage unit SM24b, reach effect related information temporary storage unit Temporarily store in SM 25 b) and shift to step 2218. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect related to the special symbol when there is no trigger hold (in the effect that the special symbol is displayed only in the symbol variation in which the first main game hold has reached the upper limit number) Although it was configured to determine the deletion mode of the special symbol based on the remaining time until reaching the reach or the symbol fluctuation ends, in the effect according to the special symbol when the trigger hold exists The deletion mode of the special symbol is configured to be determined based on the number of symbol variations until the trigger-retaining variation.

  Next, in step 2218, the figure display content determination means SM21 n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the figure display related information temporary storage means SM21 b, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2300). Transition. Also in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a special symbol display image view A in the reach state according to the present embodiment. In the figure, in the reach state (during reach effect execution), the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example), and the trigger hold occurs when the fourth hold occurs. There was no, and the fluctuation in the symbol is the fluctuation related to the loss, "The trigger suspension did not occur by the occurrence of the fourth suspension, and the fluctuation in the fluctuation is the fluctuation related to the big hit “The trigger hold occurred due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, and the symbol variation related to the trigger hold is a change pertaining to a loss”, “The trigger hold occurred due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, An example of execution of effects relating to four special symbols of “pattern variation relating to trigger suspension is a variation relating to a big hit” is illustrated. The second main game hold is illustrated as not always present.

<Common to all cases>
First, the parts common to all cases will be described. Normal reach effect is executed with a certain symbol variation (normal reach state), and during the normal reach effect, a hold on the first main game side newly occurs, and the first main game hold is the upper limit number. To reach. In the same figure, for convenience of explanation, the trigger hold is displayed in "black", and the non-trigger hold is displayed in "white". In addition, at the timing when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number, trigger hold occurs by the occurrence of a new hold (information indicating that trigger hold is added to any hold) will be generated. "White" is also displayed.

<When the trigger hold does not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth hold>
If the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) and trigger hold does not occur, even if the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) , The special symbol is not displayed, and the normal reach effect being executed is continuously displayed. After that, if the symbol variation is a symbol variation that causes a loss, the symbol variation stops at the lost symbol ("6, 8, 6" in the figure), and the symbol variation in which the symbol variation becomes a big hit If it is, the symbol variation will stop at the jackpot symbol ("6, 6, 6" in the figure). As described above, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) during reach production, when the trigger hold does not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, the special The effect relating to the symbol will be executed only for the symbol change relating to the start of the execution of the effect (not performed over a plurality of variations).

<When trigger hold occurs by the occurrence of the fourth hold>
When the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (4 in this example) and the hold of the third digest order becomes the trigger hold by the occurrence of the fourth hold, the trigger hold occurs The special symbol is displayed in all columns (left column, middle column, right column) triggered by The display of the decorative symbol in the row where the special symbol is displayed is configured to be erased. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol may be displayed while continuing the display of the decorative symbol, and in such a case, the display of the special symbol is more than the display of the decorative symbol. Displaying on the front (in the front direction as viewed from the player) in the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG (for example, the special symbol display is configured to be displayed on the layer in front of the display of the decorative symbol); It is desirable to be configured so that the player can not visually recognize the display of the decorative symbol. In addition, in this example, when a trigger hold | grip generate | occur | produces, only the case where the certain symbol | pattern fluctuation by which normal reach production is performed which is the pattern fluctuation which the 4th hold | hold generate | occur | produced becomes loss is illustrated.

  Thereafter, while the special symbol is displayed, one symbol variation is ended, a new symbol variation is started, and the special symbol of the right row is rolled up by the new symbol variation, and the stop indication of the decoration symbol of the right row ( “7” is displayed as the temporary stop display) (visible to the player). After that, one pattern variation ends, a new symbol variation is started, and the special symbol in the left row is rolled up by the new symbol variation, and the stop symbol (temporary stop symbol) of the decorative symbol in the left row is displayed. Is displayed (visible to the player). In addition, the decorative symbols of the right row and the left row are "7" which is the same symbol (because it becomes reach). Thereafter, the symbol variation being executed is ended, the variation relating to the trigger suspension is started, and the special symbol in the middle row is turned by the symbol variation, and the variation display of the middle row decorative symbol is displayed (to the player Be visible). In addition, at the timing when the special symbol in the middle row is drawn, it becomes super reach fluctuation (reach fluctuation with a high expectation that is a big hit than a normal reach fluctuation), and the background rendering changes (a background rendering with a high hitting probability). It will change, for example, "normal background" → "high expected special background". By configuring in this way, the reach effect (normal reach effect) being executed is temporarily interrupted, and after the special symbol is displayed, it becomes another reach effect (super reach effect) again, and the player is able to achieve the reach effect and the background. By visualizing that the jackpot expectation level of the production has become high, you will be highly interested in the result of the new reach production. After that, when the fluctuation is a fluctuation that causes a loss, the symbol fluctuation stops at the lost symbol (“7/8. 7” in the figure), and the fluctuation is a fluctuation that becomes a big hit. The symbol variation will stop at the jackpot symbol ("7, 7, 7" in the figure). As described above, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) during reach effect, when the trigger hold occurs due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, the special The effect relating to the symbol will be executed over a plurality of changes from the symbol variation relating to the start of the execution of the effect to the variation relating to the trigger suspension.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a special symbol display image view B in the reach state according to the present embodiment. In the figure, in the reach state (during reach effect execution), the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example), and the trigger hold occurs due to the occurrence of the fourth hold And, the symbol variation related to trigger suspension is a variation related to a loss, "the trigger suspension occurred due to the occurrence of the fourth suspension, and the symbol variation related to a trigger suspension is a variation related to a big hit" The execution example of the production | presentation which concerns on two special symbols is illustrated. The second main game hold is illustrated as not always present.

  First, normal reach effect is executed with a certain symbol variation (normal reach state), and during the normal reach effect, the hold of the first main game side newly occurs, and the first main game hold is upper limit The number (4 in this example) is reached. In the same figure, for convenience of explanation, the trigger hold is displayed in "black", and the non-trigger hold is displayed in "white". In addition, at the timing when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number, a new hold becomes a trigger hold (information indicating that the trigger hold is added to a new hold will be added) “white It is indicated by ".

  When the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) and the fourth hold is triggered by the occurrence of the fourth hold, the trigger hold is triggered As a trigger, special symbols are displayed in all the columns (left, middle, right). The display of the decorative symbol in the row where the special symbol is displayed is configured to be erased. In addition, in this example, when a trigger hold | grip generate | occur | produces, only the case where the certain symbol | pattern fluctuation by which normal reach production is performed which is the pattern fluctuation which the 4th hold | hold generate | occur | produced becomes loss is illustrated.

  Thereafter, while the special symbol is displayed, two symbol variations end, a new symbol variation is started, and two symbol variations of the new symbol variation and the new symbol variation are repeated. The special symbol in the left row is drawn, and “7” is displayed as the stop indication (temporary stop indication) of the decorative symbol in the left row (visible to the player). Thereafter, one pattern variation is ended, a new symbol variation is started, and the special symbol in the right row is rolled up by the new symbol variation, and the stop symbol (temporary stop symbol) of the decorative symbol in the right row is displayed. Is displayed (visible to the player). In addition, the decorative symbols of the right row and the left row are "7" which is the same symbol (because it becomes reach). Thereafter, the symbol variation being executed is ended, the variation relating to the trigger suspension is started, and the special symbol in the middle row is turned by the symbol variation, and the variation display of the middle row decorative symbol is displayed (to the player Be visible). In addition, at the timing when the special symbol in the middle row is drawn, it becomes super reach fluctuation (reach fluctuation with a high expectation that is a big hit than a normal reach fluctuation), and the background rendering changes (a background rendering with a high hitting probability). It will change, for example, "normal background" → "high expected special background". By configuring in this way, the reach effect (normal reach effect) being executed is temporarily interrupted, and after the special symbol is displayed, it becomes another reach effect (super reach effect) again, and the player is able to achieve the reach effect and the background. By visualizing that the jackpot expectation level of the production has become high, you will be highly interested in the result of the new reach production. After that, when the fluctuation is a fluctuation that causes a loss, the symbol fluctuation stops at the lost symbol (“7/8. 7” in the figure), and the fluctuation is a fluctuation that becomes a big hit. The symbol variation will stop at the jackpot symbol ("7, 7, 7" in the figure). As described above, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) during reach effect, when the trigger hold occurs due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, the special The effect relating to the symbol is to be executed over a plurality of changes from the symbol variation relating to the start of the effect execution to the symbol variation relating to the trigger suspension, and from the occurrence timing of the fourth suspension to the trigger suspension Depending on the time until such symbol variation (until the variation start condition is satisfied), the effect mode relating to the special symbol may be different.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a special symbol display image view in the non-reach state according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) in the non-reach state (the state where the reach effect is not executed), and the trigger is triggered by the occurrence of the fourth hold. Hold did not occur, and the symbol variation in the variation is a variation related to the loss, "The trigger suspension did not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth suspension, and the symbol variation in the variation was a big hit It is such a change, "the trigger hold occurred by the occurrence of the fourth hold, and the symbol change related to the trigger hold is the fluctuation concerning the loss", "the trigger hold is caused by the occurrence of the fourth hold The example of execution of the effect based on the four special symbols that are generated and the symbol variation related to trigger suspension is a variation related to a big hit is illustrated. The second main game hold is illustrated as not always present.

<Common to all cases>
First, the parts common to all cases will be described. A symbol change is executed in a non-reach state with a certain symbol change, and during the non-reach state, a hold on the first main game side newly occurs, and a first main game hold is an upper limit number (this example Then, it reaches 4).

<When the trigger hold does not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth hold>
When the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) and trigger hold does not occur, all rows (left row, middle row,, etc.) are triggered by the occurrence of the fourth hold. Special symbol is displayed on the right column). After that, when the symbol variation is a variation causing loss, all the special symbols are turned right before the end of the symbol variation, and the decorative symbol is re-displayed, and the missing symbol (in the figure, "9 ・ 5 ・8 ") symbol variation stops. In addition, when the variation design is a big hit variation, all special symbols are drowning immediately before the start of reach effect execution in the design variation (the middle row is turned after turning the left row and the right row), the decoration The symbols are redisplayed, and a normal reach state is reached, and then symbol variation stops at the jackpot symbol ("6, 6, 6" in the figure). As described above, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) in the non-reach state, when the trigger hold does not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, The effect relating to the special symbol is executed only in the symbol change relating to the start of the effect (the operation is not performed over a plurality of changes).

<When trigger hold occurs by the occurrence of the fourth hold>
When the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) and the hold of the third digest order becomes trigger hold by the occurrence of the fourth hold, occurrence of the trigger hold As a trigger, special symbols are displayed in all the columns (left, middle, right). Thereafter, during the reach effect, the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four in this example) during reach effect, and the same effect as when trigger hold occurs is executed (related to the special symbol The production is performed over multiple changes). In addition, the effect concerning the special symbol in the non reach state is also the effect concerning the special symbol when the trigger hold does not occur due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, similarly to the effect concerning the special symbol in the reach state If the trigger hold occurs due to the occurrence of the fourth hold, the effect concerning the special symbol is executed only when the symbol change related to the execution start of the effect is performed (not performed across multiple changes) It will be executed over a plurality of changes from the symbol change related to the start of the execution of the effect to the change related to the trigger suspension. In this example, when the trigger suspension occurs, only the case where a certain symbol variation, which is the symbol variation in which the fourth suspension occurs, is lost is illustrated.

  In addition, this example is only an example to the end, and the production | presentation aspect (erasing aspect) which concerns on a special symbol is not limited to this, the erasure | elimination aspect in which the order in which a special symbol looks is different from this example, and a special symbol Order is the same as in this example, but there are different erase modes (for example, non-display to disappear at one time, one row is slowly spread over multiple pattern variations), etc. It is desirable to configure so that the effect of the aspect is performed. Further, the timing at which all the special symbols are swayed is not limited at the start of symbol variation relating to trigger suspension, at the start of reach effect execution, at the end of symbol variation, for example, (1) trigger trigger is present, trigger (2) If there is a trigger suspension, it may be all crawling in the middle of a symbol variation related to trigger suspension, etc. The special symbol is displayed at the start of the variation concerning trigger suspension. If it is displayed in all the rows (left row, middle row, right row), the jackpot expectation is high (or it is determined that the symbol variation related to the trigger suspension becomes a big hit) May be

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, at step 2302, 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 2302, in step 2304, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the clothing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2306, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on a symbol variation in progress flag within the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2308, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the drawing variation time management timer SM 21t, and proceeds to step 2310. Also in the case of No at step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, 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 the symbol variation flag is on or not. In the case of Yes in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the dressing variation time management timer SM 21t in step 2312. Next, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts the variation start timing of the decorative symbol based on the dressing variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the dressing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether it has reached. In the case of Yes in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the variation display command of the decorative symbol in step 2316 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2999). , Shift to step 2330.

  On the other hand, in case of No at step 2314, at step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 is a decoration based on the dressing fluctuation time management timer SM21t and the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the clothing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) of the symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the stop display command (temporary stop display command) of the decorative symbol in step 2320 (in the display command transmission control process of step 2999, the sub sub control unit SS side) Sent to). In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is displayed, the display of the decorative symbol is erased even if the temporary stop display timing of the decorative symbol is reached, so that the decorative symbol is not displayed. It is done.

  On the other hand, in the case of No at step 2318, at step 2322, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and reach effect display control means SM25) changes the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t and the notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and reach effect). Based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage means SM 25 b), it is determined whether or not the display timing of the advance notice image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2322, in step 2324, the notice effect display control means SM 24 (and reach effect display control means SM 25) sets an image display command related to the notice image or the reach image (display command transmission control process in step 2700) , Transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2330. Also in the case of No at step 2322, the process proceeds to step 2330.

  Next, in step 2330, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines whether or not the main gaming symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, with reference 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 the information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed is received). In the case of Yes in step 2330, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets the stop display command (decision display command) of the decorative symbol in step 2332 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2999) Be done). In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is displayed, the display of the decorative symbol is erased even when the finalized display timing of the decorative symbol is reached, so that the decorative symbol is not displayed. ing. Next, in step 2334, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops and resets (zero clears) the dressing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2336, 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 shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2400) Do. Also in the case of No in step 2310 or step 2330, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of special game related display control processing according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, at step 2402, 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 game in progress flag is off. If Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main 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 2404, the background effect display control means SM 23 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM 23 b in step 2406 and step 2408, and the effect display device A big hit start display is performed on the SG (a display is appropriately made based on the type of big hit), and the process shifts to step 2412. Also in the case of No at step 2402, the process proceeds to step 2412.

  Next, in step 2412, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of wins on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (gaming or big hit It may be performed as needed based on the type etc.).

  Next, in step 2413, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command for displaying an effect relating to a special game in progress based on the gaming state at the time of winning the corresponding big jack in execution and the jackpot symbol in suspension ( Sent to the sub-sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process of step 2999) (for example, in the case of the special game related to the latent probability variation big hit symbol, transition to the probability fluctuation gaming state after the special game is over An effect that the player can not recognize is executed). Next, in step 2414, 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 2414, in step 2416, the background effect display control means SM23 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device SG (displays appropriately based on the type of the big hit). Next, in step 2418, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special game in progress flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2999). . Also in the case of No in step 2404 or step 2414, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2999).

  By configuring as described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the display of the designed decorative symbol is erased and the special symbol is triggered when the first main game holding number reaches the upper limit number. Can be displayed, and depending on whether the first main game hold number reaches the upper limit number is reach state or non-reach state, whether or not to perform the effect according to the special symbol, or delete the special symbol The aspect is different, and depending on the variation time of the symbol variation related to the symbol variation and the pending occurrence (variation mode group) or the result of success or failure, the effect on the special symbol is executed over multiple variations or once It is possible to execute various effects relating to the decorative symbol by being configured to be different only in the variation time of the symbol variation, with the difference that the number of reservations has reached the predetermined number. Interestingness of So that the increase.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it was comprised so that the production which concerns on a special symbol could be performed as a pre-reading effect which is a production performed based on a predetermination result of a change time of pending and a result of accreditation result. Prefetching effects that can be performed are not limited to this, and pending change effects that change the display mode (for example, display color) of the hold, background change prefetching effects that change the background effect, and the number of changes to trigger hold are suggested May be configured to be able to execute a countdown effect to be performed, or may be configured to be able to simultaneously execute a plurality of pre-reading effects {for example, under the condition that a special symbol is displayed, the display color for suspension of trigger suspension Is displayed in red (the hold display color other than the trigger hold is white), etc.}.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that the effect which concerns on a special symbol could be performed only when the 1st main game reservation reached upper limit number (4 pieces), it is not limited to this, The 2nd main Even when the game hold reaches the upper limit number (4 pieces), the effect relating to the special symbol may be configured to be executed. When configured in such a way, in a situation where the game proceeds with a left strike, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number (4 pieces), the effect can be executed, and the game is played with a right strike In the progressing situation, it is desirable to be able to execute the effect when the second main game hold reaches the upper limit number (four) (in the situation where the game is progressed while digesting the first main game hold, In the situation where it is possible to execute the effect by the number of 1 main game hold, and progress the game while digesting the second main game hold, it is desirable to be able to execute the effect by the number of second main game hold) .

  Also, in the present embodiment, within one variation time of the main gaming symbol, the variation appears to the player as if the symbol variation has been executed several times (all symbols are tentatively displayed in the middle of the symbol variation). It may be configured to be able to execute the pseudo continuous fluctuation that is stopped, the symbol dedicated for pseudo connection is temporarily stopped, and the like. In such a case, if the first main game holding number becomes the upper limit number after pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed (for example, a symbol dedicated to pseudo ream is temporarily stopped) in a certain fluctuation The executability and execution mode of the effect relating to the special symbol may be the same as in the case where the number of first main game holdings becomes the upper limit during the reach effect in this example.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol can be displayed when the number of reservations reaches a predetermined number {in this example, when the first main game suspension reaches the upper limit number (four)}. The effect that can be performed when the number of reservations reaches a predetermined number is not limited to this. For example, (1) a decorative symbol in change is forced to be temporarily stopped and a specific notice with a high probability of big hit The effect (so-called freeze effect) is executed, (2) the background effect being executed changes (when the trigger hold occurs, the background effect changes a plurality of times before the end of the symbol variation related to the trigger hold) (3) the reach effect being executed is forcibly changed by changing the background effect being executed, (4) is displayed on the effect display device SG All the production displays are erased once ( So-called black-out), then the jackpot expectations high specific announcement attraction (so-called freeze effect) is performed may be such.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is displayed, the display of the decorative symbol is erased so as to be invisible to the player. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the decorative symbol may be displayed. The stop display (provisional stop display) is not visible (not visible due to the display of a special symbol, invisible because it is hidden, etc.), while the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, from the top to the bottom of the ) May be configured to be visible. In addition, when a special symbol is displayed, the display of the decorative symbol is displayed smaller in a partial area (for example, the lower right portion) of the display area SG10 as compared to when the special symbol is not displayed. A decorative symbol may be displayed in such a way as to be inconspicuous to the player, such as displaying (for example, in 7 segments) in a region other than the display region SG10 (the display of the decorative symbol is erased for the player) Although it looks like that, in actuality, the decorative symbol may be displayed).

  In this embodiment, depending on whether it is in reach or not in reach during the symbol fluctuation, it is constituted so that the executability of the effect concerning the special symbol and the deletion mode of the special symbol may be different. The executability and the deletion mode may be configured to be different under different conditions. For example, when the first main game hold reaches the upper limit number immediately before the end of the symbol variation, during the variation time of the symbol variation Even when the effect relating to the special symbol ending in is executed, the execution end timing of the effect comes immediately after the execution of the effect is started, so the player can not grasp what effect has been executed. (Or, it is difficult to grasp) Because it will end the production, if it is within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) until the end of the fluctuation time, a performance related to a special symbol that is ended during the fluctuation of the said symbol It may be configured not to be performed (even in a non-reach the same treatment as in reach).

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ 10 ball landing judgment means,
MJ11-A 1st main game start opening entrance ball judgment means MJ11-B 2nd main game start entrance entrance ball judgment means, MJ11-H auxiliary game entrance ball entrance entrance judgment means MJ11-C10 1st big prize entrance entrance ball judgment Means, MJ11-C20 2nd big winning a prize entrance sphere 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 assistance Game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ30 reserve control means, MJ31 reserve digestion control means MJ31 j variation start condition satisfaction determination means, MJ32 symbol reserve means MJ32-A first main game symbol reserve means, MJ32b-A first main game symbol reserve information Memory means MJ32-B second main game symbol holding means, MJ32b-B second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32-H auxiliary game pattern maintenance Means, MJ 32b-H auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MN game content determination means, MN 10 yes or no lottery means MN11-A first main game success or failure lottery means, MN11ta-A first main game success or failure lottery table MN11-B second Main game winning lottery means, MN11ta-B second main gaming winning lottery table MN11-H auxiliary game winning lottery means, MN11ta-H auxiliary gaming success lottery table MN20 special game transition determining means, MN40 symbol contents determining means MN41-A 1st main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-A 1st main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-B 2nd main game symbol determination means, MN41ta-B 2nd main game symbol determination lottery table MN41-H auxiliary game symbol determination Means, MN41ta-H Lottery table MN50 for auxiliary game symbol determination Change mode determination Stage, MN51-A 1st main game variation mode determination means MN51ta-A 1st main game variation mode determination lottery table, MN51-B 2nd main game variation mode determination means MN51ta-B 2nd main game variation mode determination lottery Table, MN51-H auxiliary game fluctuation mode determination means MN51ta-H lottery table for auxiliary game fluctuation mode determination, MP game progression means MP10 display control means, MP11-C first and second main game symbol control means MP11 t-C first -Second main game symbol variation management timer, MP11-H auxiliary game symbol control means MP11t-H auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP20-B second main game start opening motorized opening and closing control means MP21-B second Main game start opening electric role thing opening and closing condition determination means, MP22t-B second main game start opening electric position open timer MP30 special game control hand , MP31 condition determination means MP32 special game content determination means, MP32 ta special game content reference table MP33 special game execution means, MP33-C first and second big winning opening electric role opening and closing control means MP33 c winning ball counter, MP34 special game time Management means MP34t special game timer, MP50 specific game control means MP51 probability variation end condition determination means, MP52 time short end condition determination means MP52c time short count counter, MB gaming state temporary storage means MB10-C first · second main game state temporary storage Means, MB11b-C first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB10-H auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means, MB11b-H auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB20b special game related information temporary storage means, MB30b specific game related Information temporary storage means MT Information transmission control hand MT10 buffer for command transmission, MH award ball payout determination means A 1st main game peripheral device, A10 1st main game start port A11s 1st main game start port entry ball detection device, A20 1st main game symbol display device A21g 1st Main game symbol display area, A21h 1st main game symbol hold display area B 2nd main game peripheral device, B10 2nd main game start port B11s 2nd main game start port entrance ball detection device, B11d 2nd main game start port electric motor Role B20 second main game symbol display device, B21 g second main game symbol display area B21 h second main game symbol hold display area, C 1st · 2nd main game common peripheral device C10 1st big winning opening, C11s 1st Large winning opening winning combination detection device C11d first large winning opening electric combination, C20 second large winning opening C21s second large winning opening winning combination detection device, C21 d second large winning opening electric combination H auxiliary game peripheral equipment, H10 Auxiliary game starting opening H11s auxiliary game starting opening ball entrance detection device, H20 auxiliary game pattern display device H21g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h auxiliary game symbol reservation display unit S sub-control board, SM effect display control unit (sub-main control board)
SM10 Display Information Receiving Means, SM11b Main Side Information Temporary Storage Means SM20 Effect Display Control Means, SM21 Decorative Symbol Display Control Means SM21n Dressing Display Content Determination Means, SM21ta Drawing Variation Content Determination Lottery Table SM21b Dressing Related Information Temporary Storage Means , SM21t drawing fluctuation time management timer SM22 drawing holding information display control means, SM22b drawing holding information temporary storage means SM23 background effect display control means, SM23n background effect display content determining means SM23b background effect related information temporary storing means, SM24 notice Effect display control means SM24n notice effect display content determination means, SM24b notice effect related information temporary storage means SM25 reach effect display control means, SM25n reach effect display content determination means SM25b reach effect related information temporary storage means, SM26 hold Reading effect execution control means SM26k Hold pre-reading effect execution possibility judgment means, SM26b Pre-reading related information temporary storage means SM40 Information transmission and reception control means SS Effect display means (sub sub control unit), SS10 Sub information transmission and reception control means SS20 Image display control means, SS21b image Display related information temporary storage means SG effect display device, 10 display area SG11 decoration symbol display area, SG12 first hold display area SG13 second hold display area KH award ball payout control board KE award ball payout apparatus

Claims (1)

The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
Variable winning opening that can take open and closed states,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Random number temporary storage means for temporarily storing the acquired random number until the variation display start condition of the identification information is satisfied when the random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, and for holding to occur;
If the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, a yes / no judgment is performed based on the random number related to the certain hold, and the change display of the stop display mode of the identification information and the identification information based on the result of the yes / no judgment Game content determination means for determining an aspect;
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit according to the determination by the game content determination means;
Special game control means capable of executing a special game that can make the variable winning opening advantageous to the player after the result of the success / failure determination is won and the identification information is stopped and displayed;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
Effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit;
The period from the variable display start of identification information to the stop display is one effect period, and after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed within one effect period, the effect symbols are stop displayed,
If a new hold based on entering the starting opening occurs within a certain effect period, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute the symbol pre-reading effect, the new hold occurs, and the symbol pre-reading effect from after the execution is determined to one effect duration with the ends, the effect for symbol was stopped display estimated as a stop display mode which is visible to the player at the certain one effect period in the stop display being configured capable of changing to the specialized design Display,
It is a change after changing to a special symbol display within a certain effect period with the execution of the symbol pre- reading effect, and the change display start condition of the identification information earlier than the hold becoming the object of the pattern pre- reading effect when the one presentation period corresponding to pending and thus to satisfy is performed, in the display area of at least 1 of the presentation for symbol is configured to perform the special symbol display,
When a high expectation degree background effect is displayed as a background effect to be executed corresponding to the fluctuation display of the effect pattern during one effect period related to the suspension of the symbol prefetching effect, the special symbol display which has been displayed at the beginning is not executed, it is configured to change the display of the effect for symbol is performed,
From one effect period corresponding to the hold that will satisfy the variation display start condition of the identification information earlier than the hold that was the target of the symbol look-ahead effect, one corresponding to the hold that was the object of the symbol pre-read effect The effect design symbol continuously displayed at the start of the effect period is configured to be a symbol constituting a reach aspect in one effect period corresponding to the suspension for which the symbol pre-reading effect has been targeted < A pachinko game machine characterized by

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