JP6697163B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  Pachinko game machines.

  The most popular Pachinko game machines at present are called "special symbols" (or main game symbols) on the display of 7-segment etc. when the game ball enters the starting opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is variably displayed and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state in which the player has a higher profit than the normal gaming state (the large winning opening in the normally closed state) This is a type of machine (a so-called "first-class pachinko game machine") in which (a so-called attacker) shifts to a game that is opened under a predetermined condition. Here, in order to reduce the load of the display control of the special symbol that is directly connected to the profit of the player, apart from the above-mentioned "special symbol", it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for production to enhance the interest of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, in accordance with this). It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed by stopping the decorative design in a predetermined mode.

  Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko game machine, in order to differentiate from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the above-mentioned symbols The focus is on giving.

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  For example, although there are existing effects (so-called right-handed effects, left-handed effects, etc.) for instructing the player the strength of the firing intensity according to the progress of the game, it is easy for the player to understand. Therefore, there is a problem that further improvement is needed.

Pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect,
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A first speaker (for example, speaker left D24L) that is capable of outputting sound and that is provided at a position closer to the first area than the second area;
A second speaker (for example, speaker right D24R) that is capable of outputting sound and that is provided in a position closer to the second area than the first area;
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
As the gaming state, a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the ball entrance (for example, the second main game starting opening B10) than the normal game state are configured,
When in the specific game state, it is possible to display on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) a notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side. The notification image has a first notification image occupying a predetermined display area and a second notification image occupying a display area smaller than the first notification image,
The first notification image is displayed in the specific game state and when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, while the second notification image does not satisfy the predetermined display condition in the specific game state. Is also displayed,
When the second notification image is displayed, sound can be output only from the second speaker (for example, the speaker right D24L), while when the first notification image is displayed, the first speaker (for example, the speaker left D24L) is displayed. ) And a second speaker (for example, the speaker right D24R) are configured to be able to output a sound, which is a pachinko game machine.

  According to the pachinko game machine according to the present aspect, there is an effect that it is possible for the player to easily understand when executing the effect for instructing the player about the strength of the launch intensity.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an electrical overall configuration diagram of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flow chart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of 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. 10 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 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. 12 is a flowchart of a special game operating condition determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 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. 14 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game 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. 16 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the initial processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the pending information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a first suggestive effect execution control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the second suggestion effect execution control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the initial process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the first suggestion effect execution control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a second suggestion effect execution control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a front view of the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 31 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the firing instruction display unit control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 35 is a main game table configuration diagram on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 36 is a main game table configuration diagram on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the limited frequency A variation mode determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of a limited frequency B variation mode determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a limited frequency table configuration diagram on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of a special game operating condition determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is an example of the content of a launch instruction command on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 47 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 48 is a flowchart of special game effect execution processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 50 is a flowchart of a stay stage determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 51 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 52 is a flowchart of a right-handed image display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 53 is a flowchart of left-handed image display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main control board side in the Pachinko game machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 56 is a flowchart of a main game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 57 is a flowchart of a first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 58 is a main game table configuration diagram on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 59 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 60 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 61 is a flowchart of the game assistance effect display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 62 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 63 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 64 is a flowchart of the special game notification image display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 65 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the fourth embodiment. FIG. 66 is a flowchart of a special game notification image display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the fourth embodiment. FIG. 67 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 68 is a flowchart of a standby demo display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 69 is a standby demonstration image diagram in the pachinko game machine according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 71 is a flowchart of a notification image confirmation process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 72 is a flowchart of right-handed image display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 73 is a flowchart of left-handed image display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 74 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the seventh embodiment. FIG. 75 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the seventh embodiment. FIG. 76 is a flowchart of the right-handing warning display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the seventh embodiment. FIG. 77 is a flowchart of a left-handed warning display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the seventh embodiment. FIG. 78 is a flowchart of standby demo display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 79 is a standby demo image diagram 2 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 80 is a front view of the pachinko game machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 81 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 82 is a flowchart of a firing position notification control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 83 is a flowchart of a movable body accessory drive control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 84 is an example of a notification image instruction command in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 85 is an image image of an accessory avoidance notification image in the pachinko game machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 86 is a notification image image diagram in the pachinko game machine according to the present example.

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  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. "Entering a ball" includes not only winning in which prize balls are paid out, but also passing through a "through chucker" in which prize balls are not paid out. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but preferably, visual information such as numbers, letters, and patterns. And the like. In addition, in the present specification, the "identification information" may be referred to as a main game design / special design (special drawing) or a decorative design (construction drawing), but the "special design (special drawing)" is a main control board. The display information is identification information controlled on the side, and the "decorative pattern (design)" is identification information as an effect displayed on the sub-control board side. The "display of identification information" is not limited to any display method, and includes, for example, light emission of a light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment) (including not only light emission but also color difference), physical Display (for example, a symbol drawn on the reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). The “draft” refers to display contents that enhance the interest of the game, and includes, for example, fluctuations in the identification information, stoppages, advance notices, animations, live images such as pictures, still images such as pictures, characters, and the like. A combination can be mentioned. The "open state, open state" and "closed state, closed state" are, for example, in a general big winning opening (so-called attacker) configuration, open state = easy winning state, closed state = non-winning state. It will be in an easy state. Further, for example, a state protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an advancing state) and a state retracted in the game board (opposite side to the player side) (hereinafter, referred to as a retracted state) In a configuration (so-called Vero-type attacker) that can take advantage of the above, the entry state = easy winning state and the withdrawal state = non-winning state. "Random number" is a random number used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard random number. Soft numbers as random numbers and pseudo-random numbers). For example, a so-called "basic random number" that affects the result of the game, specifically, a "winning random number (random number for winning / non-winning lottery)" related to the transition of the special game, a variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol is determined. "Variation mode determination random number" to do, "Symbol determination random number" to determine the stop symbol, "Hit symbol determination random number" to determine whether or not to move to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after the special game, etc. be able to. When determining the contents of the variation mode and the contents of the final identification information, it is not necessary to use all of these random numbers, and at least one random number that is the same or different from each other may be used. In the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers. However, once the entrance (for example, starting entrance) that triggers the acquisition of random numbers The random number obtained by entering the ball is called one (that is, in the above example, a bundle of random numbers including the winning random number + variation mode determination random number + symbol determination random number ... Is called one random number). . Further, for example, one type of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another type of random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). 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 rather than a non-probability variation gaming state in which the lottery probability is a predetermined value. Probability variation game state with high lottery probability, transition to special game Auxiliary game state with assistance for winning in the starting port that triggers the lottery (so-called normal symbol time saving state, for example, a variable member is attached to the starting port) In this case, the open period of the variable member is long, the open probability of the variable member is high, the time of notification of the result of the open lottery of the variable member is short), and the like. "Expected average execution time of easy-entering ball game per unit time" is assumed to be a situation where the symbol variation of the auxiliary game symbol is continuously performed (for example, the situation where the hold relating to the auxiliary game symbol is always present). In this case, it means the ratio of the opening period per unit time (for example, 5 minutes) of the variable member attached to the starting port, but in terms of internal processing, in other words, based on the game state described above, for example, , If the variable member is attached to the starting port, the length of the variable member opening period (so-called open extension function operating state / non-operating state), the winning of the normal pattern (auxiliary game pattern) that triggers the opening of the variable member High and low probability (so-called general figure high probability state / low probability state), the length of the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (auxiliary game pattern) that triggers the opening of the variable member (so-called general figure fluctuation shortening function non-operating state / operating state), Etc. are realized by any one or a plurality of combinations of the above.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 multifunction machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also within the range when applied to other game machines (for example, conventional first type, second type, third type, pachinko game machines such as general electric officers). .. Note that the present embodiment is merely an example, and the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of turning flags on and off, the name of the means responsible for the processing of each step, and the like, It is not limited to the following modes. Further, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be limitedly understood to be applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, modifications to one embodiment should be understood to be modifications of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modification and the other modification is also described. Further, in the present embodiment, a lottery table and a reference table exist for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be used as the reference table or vice versa. Furthermore, a numerical value (for example, a winning probability at the time of executing a lottery, a maximum number of rounds at a special game, a symbol variation time, the number of continuations in each game state, etc.) as a specific example shown in the following embodiments and modifications, This is just an example, and in particular, different conditions (for example, a condition of the first main game side and a condition of the second main game side, a condition of a probability variation game and a non-probability variation game, and a time reduction game It is understood that the magnitude relations and combinations of the numerical values shown in (in terms of conditions such as time shortening game, etc.) may be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the following embodiments and modifications. Should. For example, in the first main game side and the second main game side, the size relationship in the winning probability at the time of lottery execution and the expected value of the maximum number of rounds at the time of special game is the first main game side = the second main game side. Even if it is illustrated as such, the size relationship may be changed appropriately such that the first main game side <the second main game side or the first main game side> the second main game side. Good (same for other values and conditions). Also, for example, as a continuation number of the probability variation game state, when configuring based on the idea that it continues until the next big hit occurs, whether "65535" is set as the continuation number (configured to continue substantially), Alternatively, the probability variation game state is maintained until the next big hit occurs without setting the number of times of continuation, even in the choice of the realization method based on the same purpose, as long as it does not largely deviate from the spirit of the following embodiment or modification example. Should be understood to be appropriately changed. The time-saving game state according to this example may be that the main game time saving flag is ON, the auxiliary game time saving flag is ON, or the main game time saving flag and It may be one that shows a state in which the auxiliary game short time flag is on. The time reduction game state including the state where the auxiliary game time shortening flag is ON may indicate that the opening time extension function is operating. The time-reduced game state may be referred to as a specific game state, and the non-time-reduced game state may be referred to as a normal game state. Further, the probability variation game state may be referred to as a high-probability lottery state, and the non-probability variation game state may be referred to as a low-probability lottery state.

  Here, the features (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described before describing each component. 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 game machines are mainly composed of a game machine frame and a game board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

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

  Next, the game board has a game area D30 defined by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. Then, in the game area D30, in addition to a plurality of game nails and mechanisms (not shown) and various general winning openings, a first main game starting opening A10, a second main game starting opening B10, an auxiliary game starting opening H10, First big winning opening C10, second big winning opening C20 (or sometimes referred to as distribution winning opening C20), first main game symbol display device A20, second main game symbol display device B20, production display device SG, An auxiliary game symbol display device H20, a center decoration D38, and an outlet D36 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail in order.

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

  Next, the second main game starting opening B10 is installed as a starting winning opening corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game starting port B10 includes a second main game starting port entrance detection device B11s and a second main game starting port electric accessory B11d. Here, the second main game starting mouth entrance detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball into the second main game starting entrance B10, and the second main game start indicating the entrance when entering the ball. Generates mouth entrance information. Next, the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d is changed to a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win the second main game starting opening B10 and an open state where the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game starting opening A10 and the second main game starting opening B10 are provided apart from each other, and the game flows down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The ball is configured to be easily guided to the first main game starting opening A10 by a mechanism such as a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown), while being difficult to be guided to the second main game starting opening B10. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the first main game starting opening A10 by the mechanism such as a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown), while the second main It is configured to be easily guided to the game starting opening B10. In addition, "easy to be guided" and "difficult to be guided" are determined, for example, by the size of the number of entered balls when 10,000 game balls are shot on the right side and the left side, respectively.

  In this embodiment, the electric accessory is provided on the second main game starting opening B10 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric accessory is provided on the first main game starting opening A10 side. May be. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game starting port A10 and the second main game starting port B10 are arranged separately, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game starting port A10 and The first main game starting port A10 and the second main game starting port are arranged in one unit that has the two main game starting ports B10 vertically overlapped with each other or has a common entrance and a distribution mechanism inside. B10 and B10 may be arranged side by side. Further, in addition to the first main game starting port A10 and the second main game starting port B10, it is possible to separately provide a third main game starting port corresponding to either the first main game or the second main game. is there.

  Next, the auxiliary game starting port H10 is equipped with an auxiliary game starting port entrance detection device H11s. Here, the auxiliary game start entrance ball detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball into the auxiliary game start entrance H10, and generates the auxiliary game start entrance ball information that indicates the entrance of the game ball. To do. The entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game starting port H10 is a trigger for a lottery for expanding the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d of the second main game starting port B10. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary game symbol is an electric accessory that is opened by stopping at the hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the second main game start is provided because the second main game start port B10 is provided. The mouth electric accessory B11d) is provided at the second main game starting port, but may be provided at the above-mentioned first main game starting port and third main game starting port (thereof). In this case, the electric accessory may be referred to as a first main game starting opening electric accessory or a third main game starting opening electric accessory).

  Here, in the present embodiment, while the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the auxiliary game starting opening H10, on the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) The game ball flowing down) is configured so as to be easily guided to the auxiliary game starting opening H10 (however, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is not limited to this. Also, the auxiliary game starting port H10 may be configured to be easily guided to the left side auxiliary game starting port separately provided in addition to the auxiliary game starting port H10}.

  Next, above the outlet D36 (in particular, on the right side of the game area D30), a first big winning opening C10 and a second big winning opening C20 are provided, and the right side of the game area D30 (the center of the game area is The game ball flowing down (reference) is configured so as to easily pass through the area where the first special winning opening C10 and the second special winning opening C20 are arranged before reaching the out opening D36.

  Next, the first big winning opening C10 is in the open state when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is a big hit symbol, and has a horizontal rectangular shape, and is an outlet. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located above D36 (in particular, on the right side of the game area D30). As a specific configuration, the first special winning opening C10, the first special winning opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the first special winning opening electric auditors C11d (and the first big winning Mouth solenoid C13). Here, the 1st special winning opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the 1st special winning opening C10, and the 1st big winning opening entering information that indicates that entering when entering the ball. To generate. The first special winning opening electric prize C11d changes the first special winning opening C10 into a normal state in which the game ball cannot be won in the first big winning opening C10 or is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (the first winning hole C10). (1) The special winning opening solenoid C13 is excited to be changed). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a lateral rectangular shape, and the game ball can be changed to a normal state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. It is not limited to. In that case, for example, a plate-shaped member provided in the special winning opening is in an extended state in which the plate-shaped member protrudes in a direction of closing the opening of the special winning opening, and a retracted state in which the member is retracted to the opposite side. Mode to obtain (so-called slide type attacker, the special winning opening itself has a box-shaped member that can receive the game ball protruding from the game area D30 and flowing down the game area D30, and in the case of being in the advanced state If the game ball is blocked from being received by the box-shaped member, the special winning opening is closed, and if it is in the retracted state, the game ball is accepted by the box-shaped member. The winning opening may be opened), which is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entering the special winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second special winning opening C20 is in the open state when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) is stopped in the jackpot pattern, and forms a horizontal rectangular shape. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located above the mouth D36 (in particular, on the right side of the game area D30). As a specific configuration, the second special winning opening C20, the second special winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entrance of the game ball, and the second special winning opening electric prize C21d (and the second special winning The mouth solenoid C23), a specific area C22, and a specific area entrance detection device C22s. Here, the second special winning opening winning detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second special winning opening C20, and the second big winning opening entry information indicating the entry when entering. To generate. In addition, the specific area entrance detection device C22s is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the specific area C22, and generates specific area entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by one of the second special winning opening winning detection device C21s and the specific area winning detection device C22s. Next, the second special winning opening electric accessory C21d is configured such that the second special winning opening C20 is placed in the normal state where the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win and the open state where the game ball is easy to win in the second special winning opening C20. It is made variable (the second special winning opening solenoid C23 is excited and made variable). In the present embodiment, the mode of the big winning opening is a lateral rectangular shape, and the game ball can be changed to a normal state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. However, the slide attacker described above may be used. In addition, although not particularly shown in the present example, a valve-like valve that is displaced to a first position where the game ball is easy to enter the specific area C22 and a second position where the game ball is difficult to enter the specific area C22. A shielding member may be provided (in that case, the opening / closing mode of the shielding member may be changed according to the big hit symbol).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game). Is a device that executes the displayed information. As a specific configuration, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20), the first main game symbol display portion A21g (second main game symbol display portion B21g), the first main game It is provided with a symbol holding display section A21h (second main game symbol holding display section B21h). Here, the first main game symbol reservation display portion A21h (second main game symbol reservation display portion B21h) is composed of four lamps, the number of lights of the lamp, the first main game (second main game) It corresponds to the number of reserves of the random number related to (the number of fluctuations of the main game symbol that is not executed). The first main game symbol display portion A21g (second main game symbol display portion B21g) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is "0" to "9". It is displayed with 10 types of numbers and "-" that is missing (however, it is not limited to this, and a 7-segment LED is used so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display with a symbol or the like. Further, the number of holdings is not limited to the display of four lamps, and the holding number of up to four can be displayed (for example, the number of holdings is one lamp. Number 1: lighting, hold number 2: low speed blinking, hold number 3: medium speed blinking, hold number 4: high speed blinking).

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have a directing role, in the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The size of is set so that it is inconspicuous. However, when adopting a method in which the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) itself has a directing role and does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol), a later-described effect A liquid crystal display such as the display device SG may be configured to display the first main game symbol (second main game symbol).

  Next, the effect display device SG is a device that executes an effect image display including a decorative pattern that fluctuates / stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol / second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 in which an effect including a variable display of a decorative symbol and the like is executed. Here, the display area SG10 is a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols that mimics a game of a slot machine, for example, with a first holding display unit SG12 (and a second holding display unit SG13) that displays main game holding information. And a decorative pattern display area SG11 for displaying. Although the effect display device SG is composed of a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, it may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the first hold display section SG12 (and the second hold display section SG13) is composed of four graphic image displays, and the hold display by the graphic images is linked with the hold lamp of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 is a device that executes a display related to the auxiliary game 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 game symbol hold display section H21h is composed of four lamps, and the number of lights of the lamps corresponds to the number of hold on the auxiliary game side. Although not shown, it is possible to display on the effect display device SG also a display regarding the auxiliary game symbol and a display regarding the auxiliary game symbol hold.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. The pachinko gaming machine controls the entire operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and particularly controls overall gaming operations such as lottery when the player enters the first main game starting opening A10 (second main game starting opening B10) (that is, the game. Main control board M for performing control directly related to a person's profit), and production control means (sub-main control unit, for performing display control for various productions on the production display device SG for imparting amusement to game contents) SM (sometimes referred to as a sub-main board) SM, a sub-sub control unit (also sometimes referred to as a sub-sub board) SS that mainly performs an effect display, a prize ball tank KT, a prize ball rail KR, and winning of each prize hole. According to the award ball payout device (set base) KE including a payout unit KE10 or the like for paying out game balls supplied from the award ball tank KT to the upper ball plate D20, and award ball payout for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit KE10 A control board KH, a launching device D42 that launches the game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball plate D20 to the game area D30 one by one, a launch control board D40 that controls the launching operation of the launching device D42, and a pachinko game machine. A power supply unit E that supplies electric power to each unit, a power switch Ea that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko game machine, and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (on the side opposite to the game side).

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

  Here, the real-time clock RTC is a device (integrated circuit) that is provided on the substrate of the sub-main control unit SM and that measures time. The real-time clock RTC has a separate power supply (battery) that is independent of the power supply for the CPU on the board, and is set at the time of shipment from the factory, etc., because it keeps timing even when power is not being supplied to the gaming machine. It is possible to supply the current date and time based on the date and time that have been set. However, the real-time clock RTC, like a general quartz clock, measures time by the vibration of quartz, so it is affected by vibration and low and high temperatures, and per day for each gaming machine equipped with the real-time clock RTC. An error of about 0.3 to 2.0 seconds may occur.

  The schematic configuration of each substrate and the electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined below. First, the main control board M is a winning opening sensor Ns {the above-mentioned first main game starting mouth entrance detecting device A11s, second main game starting entrance detecting device B11s, auxiliary game starting entrance detecting device H11s, 1 big winning opening winning detection device C11s, 2nd big winning opening winning detecting device C21s, general winning detecting device (not shown, the general winning opening is always open regardless of whether or not a special game is executed) And there is a prize ball, but it is a ball entry port that does not perform symbol lottery, etc.)}, a drive solenoid (not shown) (the first big winning port solenoid C13, the second big winning port solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED Game peripherals (not shown), which are indispensable input / output devices for the progress of the game (first main game peripheral A, second main game peripheral B, first / second main game shared in the figure) It is electrically connected to the peripheral device C and the auxiliary game peripheral device H) and controls the progress of the game based on the input signals from the respective input devices. Further, the main control board M is electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control section SM / sub-sub control section SS), and based on the progress of the game, the prize-ball payout. It is configured such that information (commands) related to etc. can be transmitted to the prize ball payout control board KH, and information (commands) related to the production / game progress state, etc. can be transmitted to the sub control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and by wiring connection to the hall computer HC via the external connection terminal, the main control board M can be connected. Is configured to output game-related information from an external device.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 3, the main control board M and the prize ball payout control board KH are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub-main board are provided. 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 be serial communication or parallel communication). The communication between the control boards (between the 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 for paying out game balls, and a device that can be operated by the player and accepts a request for paying out the game balls to the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to the game ball lending device R for transmitting. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, a control circuit section (launch control board D40) of the launching device is provided inside the prize ball payout control board KH, and the prize ball payout control board KH and the launching device D42 ( It is also connected to the launch handle, launch motor, ball feeder, etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is provided separately from the game machine, but it may be integrated with the game machine. In that case, the prize ball payout control board KH is used for lending. The control and management control of the recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be centralized.

  Next, the sub-control board S, as described above, the effect display device SG for displaying the decorative pattern, the speaker D24, the game effect lamp D26, and other effect drive device (not shown, but so-called effect. Motor, solenoid, etc. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control board S has the sub main control section SM and the sub sub control section SS, and the sub main control section SM controls the voice output from the speaker D24 and the game effect ( Lighting control of the (illumination) lamp D26 and determination control of the display content to be displayed on the effect display device SG are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device SG is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS. Is configured to be. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub-control unit SS are configured to be integrated on the sub-control board S, but the configuration is not limited to this (configured as a separate board. Although it may be possible, there is a merit that it is possible to reduce the situation in which noise is mixed in the wiring and the like by constructing the integrated structure). Further, the work sharing in both control units can be appropriately changed, for example, by executing the voice control by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when a voice control circuit is integrated with VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given as the award ball without giving a physical award ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first / second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H), The sub-main control section SM (sub-game control means SM) relating to the effect, and the prize ball payout control board KH which controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction from the main control board M, are communicably connected. ing. Further, the sub-main control section SM (sub-game control means SM) is electrically connected to the sub-sub-control section SS (effect display means SS) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), a speaker D24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to the prize ball payout device KE including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, the sub main control section SM (sub game control means SM), the sub sub control section SS (effect display means SS), the prize ball payout control board KH, etc. store data and programs in terms of hardware. It is composed of a ROM, a RAM, an element such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing and the like. Incidentally, each unit which will be 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 unit that is supposed to be 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.

  The “random number” in the claims and the specification means, for example, “0” to “65535” (2-byte random number) or the like assigned by the type of random number (for example, winning random number or variation mode determining random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255” (1-byte random number) and “0” to “999”. Further, the random number need not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the method of expressing each value in a random number is a method of sequentially expressing values along a sequence of random numbers (plus one method), and the next value (initial value) when the final value of the sequence of random numbers appears. ) Is defined by a random value (initial value updating method), a combination thereof, and the like.

  In addition, the limited frequency is a predetermined symbol (a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol or the like, which causes the special electric accessory to operate) to be displayed in a stopped state, and is determined in advance after the operation of the special electric accessory has ended. The type and / or the selection rate of the variation mode of the main game symbol in a different period (there may be a plurality of periods) is to change, and the state is controlled by one or more changes in the above-mentioned predetermined period (limited). Frequency condition). Further, the variation mode determination lottery table referred to when determining the variation mode related to the main game symbol in the limited frequency state is referred to as a limited frequency table, and the limited frequency table may have a plurality of types. The limited frequency table to be referred to is switched depending on the type of a specific symbol that has triggered the operation of the special electric accessory, the number of times the main game symbol changes after the special game ends, and the like. Further, switching from a state in which the limited frequency table A is referred to (also referred to as limited frequency A state) to a state in which the limited frequency table B is referred to (also referred to as limited frequency B state), and the limited frequency table A is referred to Limited from switching from the state in which the game is being played to the state in which the limited frequency table B is referred to via the state in which the common variation mode determination lottery table commonly used in the current game state is used (normal state) It is called that the frequency state changes. It should be noted that the limited frequency state can be configured to have a plurality of numbers even in one game state, and the limited frequency state may transition a plurality of times in one game state. In addition, when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol by referring to the limited frequency table, the selection rate of the variation mode is made different by referring to the common limited frequency table (that is, the variation mode itself to be selected is The same, but different selection rates) (or a method of adding a further fixed value to the variation time value related to the selected variation mode although the variation mode and the selection rate to be selected are the same) ) May be adopted.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a first / second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H capable of measuring time. In addition, the pachinko game machine which relates to this execution form has the 2nd main game starting mouth electric auditors thing opening timer MP22t-B which measures the drive (opening) time of the 2nd main game starting mouth electric auditors thing B11d. There is. In addition, the pachinko game machine which relates to this execution form has the winning a prize sphere counter MP33c which measures the winning a prize to the 1st large winning a prize mouth C10 and the 2nd large winning a prize mouth C20. The special game time management means MP34 further has a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present example has a probability variation number counter MP51c capable of counting the probability variation number and a time saving number counter MP52c capable of counting the time saving number. Here, the “specific game” is, for example, a probability variation game in which the probability of lottery for a special game is higher than in a normal game, or a time reduction game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than in a normal game, Furthermore, it refers to the auxiliary game time short game state (open extension state) related to the second main game starting port electric accessory (sometimes referred to as ordinary electric accessory).

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time shortening game, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened as compared with the non-time shortening game (time shortening. function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the second main game starting port electric auditors product B11d is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time reduction game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first main game symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the number of hours saved is configured to be subtracted for each variation (stop) of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, for example, even if it has a function of performing a lottery for shifting from a specific game (for example, a probability varying game or a time-reducing game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability each time there is a change in the symbol Good (so-called, in the case of a pachinko machine with a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game peripheral device will be described. Since the detailed configurations of some peripheral devices have already been described, the remaining configurations will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral device, the first main game peripheral device A is a peripheral device of the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B is a peripheral device of the second main game side, the first main game side And the first and second main game shared peripheral device C, which is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, the auxiliary game peripheral device H related to the auxiliary game, the sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, the sub sub control unit. It has SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. Here, the production controlled by the sub-main control unit SM is the result of the game, including the variation of the first main game symbol and the variation of the second main game symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol in a time synchronized form. 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, the first main game start opening A10 that triggers the transition to the special game, and the first main game symbol display device A20 capable of stop display and variable display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

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

  Next, the first / second main game common peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under predetermined conditions during a special game (big hit). It also has a second special winning opening C20 and a second special winning opening C20 which is closed during a normal game and which is opened under a predetermined condition during a distribution game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device H, the second main game starting port of the second main game starting port B10, the auxiliary game starting port H10 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory B11d, and the stop display and the variable display of the auxiliary game symbol. It has a possible auxiliary game symbol display device H20.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is electrically connected to the effect display device SG that displays the image related to 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 section SG12 (and a second hold display section SG13) for displaying main game hold information. ing.

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

  Next, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the process of FIG. That is, after power-on of the gaming machine and initialization (not shown, initialization of registers and setting of input / output ports, etc.), in step 1002, the CPUMC of the main control board M is RAM. The input port of the clear button is confirmed, and whether or not the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit E has been operated, that is, the game room manager or the like intentionally clears the RAM contents. It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears all RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub-main control section SM (at the timing of transmission). Alternatively, the command may be set at the timing and transmitted in the control command transmitting process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1002, in step 1008, the CPUMC of the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area are saved in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1010, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is accurately backed up in the RAM). To do. If Yes in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1004 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if No in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the CPUMC of the main control board M stores the data in the RAM of the main control board M (backup) at the time of power failure. Various information commands are 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 timing, or the command may be set at the timing and described later). The control command transmission process may be used for transmission), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the CPUMC of the main control board M triggers an execution scheduled 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 the present example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the process shown in FIG. 9B is executed), and the process of step 1018 is performed. Transition. After the processing of step 1018, the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, increment processing of the random number counter) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. The CPU MC of the main control board M executes the process shown in FIG. 9B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, when the scheduled interrupt cycle T is reached (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later in step 1100. . Next, in step 1200, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes an electric auditors product drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1500, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a special game operating condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1910, the main control board M (especially the prize ball payout determination means MH) performs prize ball payout control processing (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE and the like based on the winning opening in which the game ball wins). The payout control board KH is caused to execute the processing, and the processing for managing the result) is executed. Next, in step 1920, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes an external signal output process (information output to the external terminal board, the hall computer HC, etc.). Next, in step 1930, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-main control unit side), and immediately before execution of this interrupt process. Return to the processing that was being executed.

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

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflowed or passed in the case of a gate) the auxiliary game starting opening H10. If Yes in step 1102, in step 1103, the CPUMC of the main control board M issues an auxiliary game start opening detection command, which is information indicating that a game ball has been detected entering the auxiliary game starting opening H10. , Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1104, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the CPU MC of the main control board M acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds 1 to the holding sphere in the form of setting the random number together with the information indicating the number of holdings, and the next processing (processing of step 1200) Move to. Even if No in Step 1102 and Step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (process in Step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the electric accessory opening state flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not there is a reserve ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. If Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the game state of the auxiliary game side (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), and at the same time, outputs the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H. Refer to, determine the stop symbol based on the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the obtained game state of the auxiliary game side and the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game shortened flag is on, compared to when it is off) The winning symbol is selected with high probability) and is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M.

  Here, the right side of the figure is an example of the auxiliary game stop symbol determination lottery table. As shown in the table, in the present example, the stop symbol "D0, D1, D2" exists, and the stop symbol that is the winning symbol is "D1, D2", which is caused by the stop of each. In the non-time shortening game, when the stopped symbols are "D1, D2", the opening mode of the electric accessory to be released is (0.2 seconds open → closed). Also, at the time shortening game, when the stopped symbol is "D1", the opening mode is (1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed), and stop When the symbol is “D2”, the opening mode is configured to be (0.2 seconds open → 0.8 seconds closed → 4.0 seconds open → closed). In the case of non-time shortening game (when the auxiliary game time shortening flag is off), the stop symbol tends to be a lost symbol "D0", and during the time shortening game (when the auxiliary game shortening flag is on) The stop symbol is configured so that the win / no win lottery table relating to the auxiliary game is different in each game state so that the winning symbol is easily "D1" (whether or not the auxiliary game probability changing function is activated).

  Next, in step 1218, the CPUMC of the main control board M, based on the game state of the auxiliary game side (the flag state of the auxiliary game short time flag), the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H variation time of the auxiliary game symbol. A predetermined time (for example, 1 second when the auxiliary game time saving flag is on, 5.5 seconds when the auxiliary game time saving flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1222, the CPUMC of the main control board M updates the holding information recorded in the RAM area of the main control board M after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol. After starting the variation management timer MP11t-H, the variation display of the auxiliary game symbol is started on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g.

  Next, in step 1224, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H and determines whether or not a predetermined time relating to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. If Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and the stop symbol of the acquired auxiliary game symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g. To do. Then, in step 1228, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag.

  Next, in step 1230, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is "hit" (in this example, D1 and D2). In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the CPUMC of the main control board M is based on the hit symbol and the game state of the auxiliary game side, and in an opening mode (for example, in the case of hit symbol “D1” at the time shortening game). Is an open mode of 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed, in the case of a hit pattern “D2”, 0.2 second open, 0.8 second close, The opening mode (opening → closing for 4.0 seconds) is determined, and a predetermined time relating to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric accessory is set in the second main game starting opening electric accessory opening timer MP22t-B. Next, in step 1234, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the electric accessory opening flag. Then, in step 1236, the CPUMC of the main control board M starts the second main game starting opening electric auditors 'product opening timer MP22t-B and then opens the second main gaming starting opening electric auditors' product B11d.

  Next, in step 1242, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the second main game starting opening electric auditors product opening timer MP22t-B, and determines the opening time of the second main gaming starting mouth electric accessory B11d. Determine if the time has been reached. If Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the CPU MC of the main control board M closes the second main game starting opening electric auditors product B11d, and within the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. The electric accessory opening flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1300).

  In addition, in the case of No in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1242, in the case of No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224, and in the case of No in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230 and step 1242, the next process The process proceeds to (processing of step 1300).

  Further, in this flowchart, for convenience, immediately after the stop symbol is displayed in step 1226, the process proceeds to the next step, but the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, it may be configured to move to the next process after a stop display fixed time of about 500 ms (for example, this process is performed by performing a branch process using a stop display fixed flag and a timer). Achievable). By controlling in this way, when the disengagement symbol "D0" is stopped, it is possible to provide a time for the player to sufficiently recognize that the disengagement pattern "D0" is disengaged. In addition, since the display of the hit symbol continues during the operation of the electric accessory, when the hit symbol stops, the stop display fixing time is made shorter than when the hit symbol is stopped, or the stop display fixing time is set to none. By doing so, the progress of the game may be smoothed.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the first main game starting mouth entrance information is received from the first main game starting entrance detecting device A11s of the first main starting mouth A10. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the CPUMC of the main control board M is the information indicating that the entry of the game ball into the first main game starting opening A10 is detected, that is, the first main game starting opening entry. The sphere detection command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930).

  Next, in step 1306, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserve balls relating to the main game (particularly the first main game side) is not the upper limit (for example, four). If Yes in step 1306, in step 1308, the CPU MC of the main control board M acquires a first main game content determination random number. In addition, in the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a random number for win / loss determination for determining the win / fail, a random number for design to determine the winning symbol, and a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. The three random numbers of the variation mode lottery random numbers for performing are acquired. By the way, these three random numbers are generated by random number generation means having different update cycles and random number ranges, and are sequentially acquired at this timing. Next, in step 1310, the CPU MC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1312, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets the information (hold generation command) relating to the acquired first main game random number in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930).

  Next, in step 1322, the CPUMC of the main control board M has received the second main game starting mouth entrance information from the second main game starting entrance detecting device B11s of the second main starting mouth B10. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1322, in step 1324, the CPUMC of the main control board M is the information indicating that the entry of the game ball into the second main game starting opening B10 is detected, that is, the second main game starting opening entry. The ball detection command is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930).

Next, in step 1326, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserve balls relating to the main game (particularly the second main game side) is not the upper limit (for example, four). If Yes in step 1326, in step 1328, the CPU MC of the main control board M acquires the second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers, that is, the winning / missing lottery random number, the symbol lottery random number, and the variation mode lottery random number are acquired, as in the first main game content determining random number. By the way, the range of acquisition of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the range of acquisition of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the winning / unwinning random number for the first main game and the winning / unwinning random number for the second main game) The acquisition range) is set to the same. Next, in step 1330, the CPU MC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1332, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets the information (holding generation command) related to the acquired second main game random number in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM ( It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1400). Note that if No in steps 1302 and 1306, the process proceeds to step 1322, and if No in steps 1322 and 1326, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1400).

  In this embodiment, the information related to the acquired random number is transmitted as the information to be transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM in step 1312 and step 1332. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and these pieces of information can be used as information indicating that a random number has been acquired.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display processing relating to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the CPUMC of the main control board M confirms whether or not there is a hold of the second main game symbol. If Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a second main game symbol display process described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1500).

  In this way, in the present embodiment, when there is a hold ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the existence of the hold ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the hold of the first main game symbol) It is configured to prioritize the execution of the second main game symbol on hold, but it is not limited to this (holding digest based on the winning order or both main game symbols simultaneously in parallel). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery in which the lottery is selectively performed).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display processing (second main game symbol display processing), which is related to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. Since this process is substantially the same as the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described and the second main game symbol side will be described. Write in parentheses. First, in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. Here, the fluctuation start condition is not during the special game (or the condition device is operating), and the main game symbol is not changing, and the main game symbol corresponding to the processing of this time is reserved (first main game symbol display). In the case of processing, the condition is that there is a hold for the first main game). Further, in this flowchart, for convenience, immediately after the stop symbol is displayed in step 1423, the process proceeds to the next step, but the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, a fluctuation fixed time of about 500 ms (after the fixed display of the main game symbol, the time for stopping and displaying the fixed display symbol) is provided, and the fluctuation start condition of the next fluctuation is not satisfied during the fluctuation fixed time. Alternatively, the process may be configured to shift to the next process after a fixed fixed time (for example, this process can be achieved by performing a branch process using a fixed fixed time flag and a timer). By controlling in this way, it is possible to provide a sufficient time for the player to visually recognize that the main game is out when the off pattern is stopped. In addition, during the big hit (or during the small hit) because the display of the big hit symbol (or the small hit symbol) continues, when the big hit symbol (or the small hit symbol) stops It may be possible to make the progress of the game smooth by shortening the fluctuation fixed time or eliminating the fluctuation fixed time.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405 and step 1406, the CPU MC of the main control board M is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, and the first main game content determination random number relating to the present symbol variation ( The second main game content determination random number) is read out, deleted from the RAM area of the main control board M, and each of the temporarily stored storage areas of the remaining reservation information is shifted (holding digest processing). Next, in step 1410-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state. , Based on the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (especially winning lottery random number), the main game symbol win / win lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability varying gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-probability varying gaming state. The winning probability is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, in the present embodiment, the process relating to the change of the game state {probability variation game state, time reduction game state (main game short time flag on / off, auxiliary game short time flag on / off)} is not executed ( Although a so-called small hit is not illustrated, a small hit may be generated (a small hit is won).

  Next, in step 1410-2, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B), and the main Based on the design lottery random number of the game symbol win / loss lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number), a stop symbol for the main game symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M. Remember.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, from among a plurality of main game symbol candidates (in this example, "4A / 5A / 7A" and "4B / 5B / 7B") One main game symbol is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol. In addition, the number of rounds and the opening pattern of the special game determined with reference to the main game symbol, 4A is 8 round short open big hit, 4B is 16 round short open big hit, 5A and 5B is 8 round long open big hit, 7A And 7B is a 16 round long open jackpot. It should be noted that the random number value and the type of the stop symbol are also merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lost symbol is not limited to being one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols are provided. However, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the type and / or selection rate of the variation mode of the main game symbol is different from that before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (limited frequency state). It may be configured to migrate}. Here, the short opening / long opening can be realized by changing the opening time of the special winning opening (first big winning opening C10 and / or second big winning opening C20) per round, for example, In the case of short opening, the game ball is opened only for a very short time (for example, 1.8 s to 4.0 s) so that 1 to 3 balls can enter, while in the case of long opening, it is extended for a long time (for example, , 30s) can be illustrated (however, it is also possible to realize by changing the upper limit number of balls to the special winning opening per round, for example, in the case of a short opening While the number is 1, the upper limit of the number of entered balls is 10 in the case of long opening).

  In addition, as will be described later, a special game execution round (1 that includes a mode in which the special winning opening is opened only for a minimum time (for example, 52 ms to 700 ms) such that a game ball enters 0-1 ball (1 ms) It is possible to enter at least one ball during the round). By executing the opening period of the minimum time in a round in which the second big winning opening is opened, it may be possible to control to execute a round in which a ball is not expected to enter the specific area C22, or such a control is performed. In this case, it is preferable that the shielding member C22c is opened and the inside of the special winning opening is configured such that the game ball does not enter the specific area C22 even if the game ball enters during the opening period. . Further, during the special game, the production display device SG is configured to cumulatively display the payout balls (the number of prize balls and the number of effective balls entered) obtained during the special game for each round or for the started / executed rounds. Good. In addition, the number of shots and the number of payouts are substantially increased when the game balls are continuously shot in a round in which only short opening (for example, opening of the minimum time described above) is executed without being limited thereto. If it is not expected, the number of rounds that have already been executed during the special game and will not be long open (rounds that allow the maximum number of balls to enter), or the number of coins obtained in the long open round. Only the effect display device SG may be displayed. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize how many rounds the winning rounds have been executed. In addition, during the special game, it is necessary to execute the notification of the round in which it is easy to obtain the expected payout (the round that includes long opening) and the notification of the round in which the executed payout is easy to obtain in all special games. Instead, for example, it may be configured to be executed only during the special game at the time of the first hit (a big hit won in the non-probability variation game state and the time shortened game state), and the special game relating to the first main game side. Whether or not execution is performed may be different for the special game related to the second main game side, and the production control state (production mode, stay) controlled by the CPU on the sub control board S side instead of the main control board M side. The execution may or may not be different depending on the stage.

  Next, in step 1410-3, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B) corresponding to each game state. ), The main game symbol win / win lottery result and the variation mode of the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number), the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the random number, and the main control is performed. It is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the substrate M, and the process proceeds to step 1415.

  Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is configured to be determined based on the win / no win result of the main game symbol and the main game time saving flag state. That is, when the winning / winning lottery result of the main game symbol is a hit, the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively long is easily determined, and when the main game time saving flag is ON (time saving game state) It is configured so that the variation mode in which the variation time is short can be easily determined. It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and there is no limitation on the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the table is not configured to have a different table depending on the number of reserved balls, but it goes without saying that the table may be configured to have a different table depending on the number of reserved balls. Absent. Furthermore, the symbol variation time of the first main game side in the time shortening game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be a relatively long time {the symbol on the second main game side When the variation is configured to be advantageous to the player, it is easy to cause the second main game to be held by decreasing the symbol variation efficiency on the first main game side (which is advantageous to the player. This is particularly effective when the starting opening on the first main gaming side and the starting opening on the second main gaming side cannot be distinguished, for the purpose of constructing a situation}. In addition, in the period corresponding to the period previously defined as the limited frequency, the variation time of the symbol is determined using the limited frequency table.

  Next, in step 1415, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the command (stop symbol information, attribute information of the stop symbol, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control substrate M, and A command relating to the current game state (design variation display start instruction command) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control section SM side (sub-main control section SM side by control command transmission processing in step 1930). Sent to). Next, in step 1416, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined time relating to the variation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C. Next, in step 1417, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the first main game symbol display portion A21g (second main game symbol display portion) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). On B21g), according to the variation mode stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, the variation display of the main game symbol is started. Next, in step 1418, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the changing flag and moves to step 1420.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1419, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420, and if No in step 1419, the next process (the process of step 1500) is performed.

  Next, in step 1420, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends information (symbol fixed display instruction command) indicating that the symbol variation is finished to the command transmission for transmitting to the sub-main controller SM side. It is set in the buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1423, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the first main game symbol display portion A21g (second main game symbol display portion) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). B21g) stop the variable display of the main game symbol, and display control the stop symbol stored in the RAM area of the main control board M as the fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1424, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the changing flag.

  Next, in step 1430, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. If Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the condition device operation flag. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, step 1432 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1450, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a specific game end determination process described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1500). Even if No in step 1420, the process moves to the next process (process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. If Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the CPU MC of the main control board M decrements the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c by 1. Next, in step 1456, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining probability variation count) is zero. If Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the main game probability variation flag, and proceeds to step 1462. On the other hand, if No in step 1452 or step 1456, the process moves to step 1462.

  Next, in step 1462, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the time saving counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is greater than zero. If Yes in step 1462, in step 1464, the CPU MC of the main control board M decrements the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c by 1. Next, in step 1466, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the hour / hour counter MP52c, and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining hour / hour count) is 0. If Yes in step 1466, in steps 1468 and 1470, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the main game short time flag and the auxiliary game short time flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500). Even if No in Steps 1462 and 1466, the process proceeds to the next process (process in Step 1500). In the present embodiment, since the time-saving game state on the main game side and the time-saving game state on the auxiliary game side are synchronized, the auxiliary game side is based on the counter value of the time saving counter MP52c on the main game side. Although the time-saving game state is controlled, but when the time-saving game states of the main game side and the auxiliary game side are not synchronized, a separate time saving counter on the auxiliary game side is provided to independently You may manage.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination processing relating to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the condition device operation flag (a flag for operating the accessory continuous operation device that continuously operates the special electric accessory) is on. If Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag / main game short time flag / auxiliary game short time flag). Next, in step 1506, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c. Next, in step 1508, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the time saving counter MP52c. Next, in step 1510, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the special game shift permission flag. Next, in step 1512, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the condition device operation flag, and proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 1600). Even if No in step 1502, the process moves to the next process (process in step 1600). Note that the description of FIG. 12 in the present embodiment is an example of a gaming machine in which a small hit is not mounted, and a small hit (a condition that the condition device is not operating and a special electric auditor is operating) that is a special game is won. In this case, the main game probability variation flag / main game time saving flag is not turned off, and the probability variation number counter MP51c / time saving number counter MP52c is not cleared, but only the special game transition permission flag is turned on.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game control process related to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game shift permission flag is on. If Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the special game transition permission flag and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets an initial value (1 in this example) to the round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1610, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets information (special game start display instruction command) indicating that the special game is started in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit side. (It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930) and the process proceeds to step 1614.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1602, in step 1612, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. Then, if Yes in step 1612, the process moves to step 1614. In the case of No in step 1612, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines that the special game permission has not been given, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

  Next, in step 1614, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the number of rounds executed in the special game is the distribution game execution round (the second special winning opening C20 having the specific area C22 is a round to be opened. In the present example, it is determined whether or not the second R and the fourth R) have been reached. In addition, in this embodiment, two rounds that are not continuous with the second R and the fourth R are rounds related to the opening of the second special winning opening C20, but this allows the game ball to flow down during the special game. Instead, in the case of being stored in a specific place in the game area D30 (so-called ball clogging), the player is allowed to play again in the second special winning opening C20 (or the specific area C22). The purpose is to provide an opportunity to enter the ball. {Whether the game state after the special game becomes a probability variation game state or not is possible to enter the second big winning opening C20 (or the specific area C22). Such intent is important because it is determined by. Further, in the present embodiment, two rounds related to the opening of the second special winning opening C20 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a larger number of rounds are related to the opening of the second special winning opening C20. May be

  If Yes in step 1614, in step 1650, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a distribution game execution process described later, and proceeds to step 1640.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1614, in step 1616, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. If Yes in step 1616, that is, immediately before the start of each round, in step 1618, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets an open pattern (for example, an open pattern that continues to open, a pattern that opens and closes). Next, in step 1620, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1622, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1624, the CPU MC of the main control board M drives the first special winning opening electric prize C11d to open the first special winning opening C10, and at the same time the special game timer MP34t (particularly opening time timer). Is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to start, and the process proceeds to step 1626. On the other hand, if No in step 1616, that is, if the special winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1626 without performing the processes of steps 1618 to 1624.

  Next, in step 1626, the CPU MC of the main control board M transmits a game state command relating to the current special game (for example, the current number of rounds or the number of winning game balls) to the sub-main control unit SM side. To the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission (in the control command transmission process of step 1930, it is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1628, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and determines whether or not there is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning balls in the first big winning opening C10 in the round. To determine. If Yes in step 1628, the process moves to step 1632. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1628, in step 1630, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer), and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the opening of the special winning opening. Is determined. If Yes in step 1630, the process moves to step 1632. In addition, in the case of No in step 1630, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

  Next, in step 1632, the CPUMC of the main control board M stops driving the first special winning opening electric accessory C11d of the first special winning opening C10 to close the first special winning opening C10. Next, in step 1634, the CPU MC of the main control board M resets the special game timer MP34t (particularly the open time timer). Next, in step 1636, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in a step 1638, the special game execution means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown).

  Next, in step 1640, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the final round has ended (for example, whether or not the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) has exceeded the maximum round number). .. If Yes in step 1640, in step 1642, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1644, the CPU MC of the main control board M stores in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information indicating that the special game is to be ended (special game end display instruction command) to the sub-main control section SM side. It is set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1930). Next, in step 1700, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a game state determination process after completion of a special game described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1910). Even if No in step 1640, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. 13 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1652, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the distribution game in-execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1652, that is, in the case where the distribution game is being executed, the processing shifts to the processing relating to the determination of the end of the distribution game after step 1666.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1652, in step 1654, the CPU MC of the main control board M causes the stop symbol that triggered the special game to open the second special winning opening C20 (sorting winning opening C20) for a long time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined jackpot pattern (in this example, 5A, 7A or 5B, 7B). In the case of Yes in step 1654, in step 1656, the CPUMC of the main control board M has a long opening pattern of the second special winning opening C20 having the specific area C22 (for example, opening for 15 seconds, game to the specific area C22). The opening pattern of the second special winning opening C20 for facilitating ball entry is set), and the process proceeds to step 1660. At this time, as the operation pattern of the shielding member arranged in the vicinity of the specific area C22, the remaining ball falling time in consideration of the flowing time of the game ball in the special winning opening of 15 seconds (the game ball entering the large winning opening is large It is a time for ensuring that the game ball is discharged to the winning opening side, for example, a mode in which the game ball is allowed to enter the specific area C22 from the start of the opening operation of the special winning opening (for example, 1 second) (for example, the above-mentioned. The first position). On the other hand, if No in step 1654, that is, if the big hit symbol is 4A or 4B, in step 1658, the CPUMC of the main control board M has a short opening including the minimum opening of the second special winning opening C20 having the specific area C22. Opening pattern, for example, opening for 0.052 seconds (beginning to open the flow path to the specific region C22 by the shielding member) → closing for 5 seconds (closing the flow path to the specific region C22 by the shielding member) → for 4 seconds It is opened (the closing time after the last opening is not provided), and the opening pattern of the second special winning opening C20 that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area C22 is set, and the process proceeds to step 1660. Next, in step 1660, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears (zero-clears) the value of the winning ball counter MP33c. Next, in step 1662, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the distribution game in-execution flag. Next, in step 1664, the distribution game execution control means MP36 starts opening the second special winning opening C20 in accordance with the opening pattern set in the above-described processing. Even if it is a special game related to a symbol corresponding to the short opening pattern, the shielding control by the shielding member is not performed during the period of once closing, and it is possible to pass to the specific region C22 at the time of subsequent opening. , Even if the appearance of opening the special winning opening is a disadvantageous pattern, the game ball actually enters the specific area C22 due to the opening of the shielding member, which is advantageous after the special game ends ( It may have a reverse short opening pattern (a short opening pattern advantageous to the player) for performing the control of being controlled to the stochastic variation game state).

  Next, in step 1666, the CPUMC of the main control board M confirms the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c and determines whether or not a predetermined number (10) of game balls have been won in the second special winning opening C20. . If Yes in step 1666, in step 1670, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second special winning opening C20. On the other hand, if No in step 1666, in step 1668, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the opening period (set opening pattern) of the second special winning opening C20 has ended. If Yes in step 1668, the process moves to step 1670 to close the second special winning opening C20. Next, in step 1672, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the long open flag. Next, in step 1674, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the distribution game in-execution flag.

  Next, in step 1676, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area C22 in the execution round of the distribution game. If Yes in step 1676, in step 1678, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability variation shift reservation flag, and shifts to step 1680. On the other hand, if No in step 1676, the process moves to step 1680. Next, in step 1680, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds (increments) 1 to the value of the round number counter (ends the execution round of the distribution game), and shifts to the next process (process of step 1640). To do. Even if No in step 1668, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1640).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the probability variation shift reservation flag is on. If Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the probability variation shift reservation flag. Next, in step 1706, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets the number of fluctuations (for example, 150) of the main game symbol in which the probability fluctuation gaming state continues in the probability variation counter MP51c. Next, in step 1708, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability variation flag. Next, in step 1710, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the hour / hour counter MP52c to change the number of times the main game symbol continues in the time-reduced game state (especially when the time-reduced game state is set during the probability variation game state). Is set to the same value as the value set in the probability variation counter MP51c, for example, 150), and the process proceeds to step 1714. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1702, in step 1712, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the number of times of fluctuation of the main game symbol in which the time shortening game state continues in the time saving counter MP52c (particularly in the case where the probability variation game state does not occur) It is a time shortening game state, for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1714.

  Note that the number of fluctuations in the probability-reducing game state is not limited to this, and the number of fluctuations in the time-reducing game state provided in the probability-changing game state may be larger than the number of fluctuations in the probability-fluctuation game state. That is, it may be configured to shift to the non-stochastic variation game state and the time reduction game state after the probability variation game state and the time reduction game state are completed. By configuring in this way, in the probability variation game state, even if the big hit is not won, the point that the time shortening game state continues after that, that is, the advantageous state for the player continues for a certain period of time. As a result, the game machine can be made user-friendly.

  Next, in step 1714 and step 1716, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game time saving flag and the auxiliary game time saving flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 24, the control processing executed on the sub-main control section SM side will be described. First, FIG. 16 is a main flowchart of the sub control board S side (particularly, the sub main control section SM side) in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 10D is a process on the side of the sub-main control unit SM that is executed after resetting when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. That is, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, in step 2050, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial process described later. Next, in step 2002, the sub main control unit SM permits execution of interrupt processing. After that, the process shifts to a loop process of repeatedly executing (e) which is the iterative process routine of the sub-main control unit SM. Here, when (e) is executed, as shown in the process of (e) of the same figure, first, in step 2100, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the pending information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S executes a first suggestive effect execution control process described later. Next, in step 2300, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S executes a second suggestion effect execution control process described later. Next, in step 2400, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2500, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2600, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a special game-related display control process described later. Next, in step 2700, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a firing position notification control process described later. Next, in step 2020, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the display command transmission control processing (transmits the command set by these series of subroutines to the sub-sub-control section SS side), and ends this repeating processing routine. To do.

  As described above, the sub-main control unit SM adopts a mode in which the sub-main side routine (S2100 to S2700 and S2020) is loop-processed after the reset. Further, the process of FIG. 6F 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). 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 CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines the command input port from the main control board M side. Check (the input port of the data signal line described above). Then, in step 2006, the CPUSC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board M side in the RAM of the sub main control section SM based on the confirmation result, and immediately before the main interrupt processing. Return to the processing that was being executed.

  Next, the process of FIG. 7G is a flowchart of the process at the time of power failure at the time of receiving the power failure signal from the power supply unit E, the main control board M, or the like. That is, when the power failure signal is received, in step 2014, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S stores the game-related information stored in the RAM in the save area. Next, in step 2016, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S starts supplying standby power to the save area. Next, in step 2018, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S prohibits execution of interrupt processing and shifts to a power interruption waiting loop. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM is provided with an area where the backup power is automatically supplied even after the power is cut off (or a RAM where the backup power is automatically supplied is provided), and the game-related information is stored in the area. It may be configured to be stored in.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the initial processing according to the subroutine of step 2050 in FIG. First, in step 2052, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the RAM clear information from the main control board M side is received. If Yes in step 2052, in step 2054, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S clears the information (especially game-related information) stored in the save area, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2002). .

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2052, in step 2056, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not various information commands have been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2056, in step 2058, the CPUSC of the sub control board S restores the information (especially game-related information) stored in the save area, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2002). .

  On the other hand, if No in step 2056, that is, if neither the RAM clear information nor the various information commands have been received from the main control board M side, the process proceeds to step 2052 until the command is received from the main control board M side. , Step 2052 and Step 2056 are executed.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the pending information management process related to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S newly obtains a command set relating to a new hold occurrence from the side of the main control board M (information capable of identifying the number of hold for the first main game and the second main game, newly acquired). Information related to the random number, information used for pre-determination, etc.) is received. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the drawing suspension counter (in this example, maximum four for the first main game and maximum four for the second main game). 1 ”is added. Next, in step 2106, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, on the basis of the hold occurrence command transmitted from the main control board M side, the hold information (especially the random number value related to the main game symbol lottery), the sub-control board S Is temporarily stored in the RAM area and the process proceeds to step 2116.

  In addition, as a configuration related to a command related to a new hold occurrence, a sub-control from the main control board M side as a hold number on the first main game side to a higher order (4 bits) and a hold number on the second main game side to a lower order (4 bits) The first main game is transmitted by collectively transmitting to the board S side and comparing the hold number information stored on the sub control board S side with the received hold numbers of the first main game side and the second main game side. It may be configured to judge that a new hold has occurred when the hold number changes between the hold number on the side and the hold number on the second main game side. Further, the information about the number of holdings received on the side of the sub-control board S and the number of holdings information stored on the side of the sub-control board S are compared, and the number of holdings on the first main game side and the number on the second main game side are compared. When the number of reservations changes by 2 or more in total with the number of reservations, the prefetching effect being executed may be canceled, or the prefetch lottery may be performed for the reservation related to the command that triggered the change of 2 or more. Not (because it is not possible to determine whether the information not stored as a random number in the sub-control board S becomes a hit or whether it becomes a super reach). Also, in such a configuration, if a random number value or prefetch information is received without receiving the number of holding balls due to command communication failure, etc., it is stored in the temporary save storage area and the next holding is performed. It may be configured to store the command regarding the occurrence when it is normally received. If the amount of change in the number of holdings is 1 or more for each of the number of holdings on the first main game side and the number of holdings on the second main game side, the command relating to the holding occurrence received this time (and the last time) is In this case, it is not possible to determine which one of the first main game side hold and the second main game side hold is related to hold. Therefore, in such a case, hold related to the command relating to the hold occurrence received this time (and the previous time). The prefetch lottery may be configured not to be executed. Dummy data may also be stored for random number information regarding each of the suspensions related to the suspension generation commands received this time and the previous time. If the dummy data is stored in any of the holdings, the prefetch lottery is not executed for the holding that occurred in the transition, and all the holdings in which the dummy data is stored are exhausted. A pre-reading lottery may be executed for the pending that occurs thereafter.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2108, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2108, in step 2110, the CPU SC of the sub control board S subtracts “1” from the drawing suspension counter. Next, in step 2112, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S deletes the hold information related to the symbol variation from the RAM area of the sub-control board S and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2114, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2116. Next, in step 2116, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S makes full use of the effect display means SS to hold the drawing on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display section SG12 and the second hold display section SG13). The same number of hold display lamps as the counter value are lit and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2200). If the answer is No in step 2108, the process moves to step 2116.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the first suggestive effect execution control processing related to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current game state is a time reduction / probability variation game state.

  If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S is a first suggestion effect execution flag (a flag that is turned on when a hold that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs, as will be described later). Under the condition that the flag is on, an image that indicates or informs the existence of the hold satisfying the predetermined condition is displayed) is turned off.

  If Yes in step 2204, in step 2206, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S newly determines whether or not a second main game side hold (hereinafter referred to as the second main game hold) has occurred (in other words, the first It is determined whether the main game side hold or the second main game side hold has occurred, and whether or not the main game side hold that is preferentially digested has occurred). If Yes in step 2206, in step 2208, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, if there is a symbol variation at the present time, the variation (variation currently being executed) is a short open big hit (second big winning opening). A big hit that makes it difficult to enter the specific area C22 because it is a big hit that performs opening operation including opening for a very short time, and it is difficult to shift to the probability variation game state after the special game related to the big hit. In other words, after the special game related to the big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit which is scheduled to shift to the non-stochastic fluctuation game state). The short open big hit is sometimes called an uncertain variation big hit.

  In the case of Yes in step 2208, in step 2210, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has not yet digested based on the hold information (for example, the winning / nothing lottery random number, the symbol determination random number) temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S. A certain second main game hold (including the new second main game hold) win / fail result (and type of stop symbol) is determined in advance. Next, in step 2212, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S does not have a hold that is a short open jackpot in the hold that is digested before the new hold (second main game hold) based on the preliminary determination result. It is determined whether or not.

  In the case of Yes in step 2212, in step 2214, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S, because the new second main game suspension is a big open big hit (because the second big winning opening C20 is opened for a long time, It is easy to enter the specific area C22, and it is definite that the special variation related to the big hit will be changed to the probability variation game state.In other words, the probability variation variation will be performed after the special game related to the big hit. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit that is scheduled to shift to the state). In the case of Yes in step 2214, in step 2216, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S executes the first suggestive effect trigger hold lottery to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2). Next, in step 2218, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the first suggestive effect trigger hold lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2218, in step 2220, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S adds information indicating that the first suggestion effect trigger hold is to the new hold (second main game hold), and the sub-control board S Stored in the RAM area. Next, in step 2222, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the first suggestive effect execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2300). The long open big hit may be referred to as a probability variation big hit.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2204, in other words, if there is the first suggestive effect trigger hold, which is a hold that satisfies the predetermined condition, in step 2224, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is currently in the first position. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the change related to the suggestion effect trigger hold (it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the symbol change at the time of the hold digestion to which the information indicating that the first suggestion effect trigger hold is added) . If Yes in step 2224, in step 2226, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S displays a first long open suggestion image (an image informing that if a big hit occurs while displaying the image, it will be a probability variation big hit). The command is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2300).

  Here, as shown in the image diagram below, the first long open suggestion image is displayed on the effect display device SG, and in the present example, the characters (in this example, "long open big hit! If a combination of decorative symbols that is a big hit is stopped and displayed by the character) or the like, it is configured to notify that the probability is a big hit (not the non-probability big hit). It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be configured to be executed as an audio notification (or an image and an audio notification may be executed simultaneously).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2202, in step 2228, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the first long open suggestion image. Next, in step 2230 and step 2232, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S erases the information indicating that the first suggestion effect trigger is held from the hold temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S, and The first suggestive effect execution flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2300). Even if No in step 2224, the process proceeds to step 2228.

  With this configuration, in the first suggestion effect execution control process, since the first long open suggestion image is displayed, it is possible for the player to recognize that the probability variation big hit has occurred thereafter. However, it is an essential execution condition to make a pre-determination of the success / failure determination result (and the type of stop symbol) of the undigested hold (in this example, the second main game hold in particular) (the other, As will be described later, in the second suggestive effect execution control process, it is possible to produce the same action without performing this preliminary determination). It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a condition for generating the first suggestion effect trigger hold, even if the new hold is not a hold that is a long open big hit, the first suggestion effect trigger is generated. It may be configured to execute the hold lottery (the probability of winning in that case is preferably lower than the lottery executed when the new hold is a hold that is a long open big hit), and a new It is possible to add to the occurrence condition that the fluctuation time at the time of holding hold is more than a predetermined time (or, depending on the combination of decorative patterns, it becomes a so-called reach state), or when holding hold before new holding It may be added to the occurrence condition that the fluctuation time in (3) does not become a predetermined time or more (or does not become a so-called reach state due to a combination of decorative patterns). However, when the first suggestion effect trigger hold is present and the first long open suggestion image is displayed, it is informed that it can be a probability variation big hit (cannot be an indetermination variation big hit). Therefore, the occurrence condition of the first suggestive effect trigger hold is an essential condition that the new hold is not a short open big hit.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the second suggestion effect execution control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current game state is a time reduction / probability variation game state.

  If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, if there is a symbol variation at the present time, the variation (variation currently being executed) is a short open big hit (second big prize). It is a big hit that opens the mouth C20 only for an extremely short time, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit that is scheduled to shift to the non-stochastic fluctuation game state after the special game related to the big hit is changed.

  In the case of Yes in step 2304, in step 2306, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the first suggestive effect execution flag is off. If Yes in step 2306, in step 2308, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the second suggestion effect execution flag is off. Here, the purpose of determining whether or not the first suggestive effect execution flag is OFF is to perform exclusive control of the first suggestive effect execution control process and the second suggestive effect execution control process (simultaneous parallel). It is to be avoided) that the above-mentioned determination process is not required when the above-mentioned first suggestive effect execution control process is not implemented.

  If Yes in step 2308, in step 2310, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol variation flag is turned from off (at the symbol variation start timing). If Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S wins with a predetermined probability (which is preferably lower than the first suggestive effect trigger hold lottery described above, for example, 1/10). , 2nd suggestion production lottery is executed. Next, in step 2314, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the second suggestion effect lottery has been won. If Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, the CPU SC of the sub control substrate S turns on the second suggestion effect execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2400).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2308, that is, if the second suggestion effect execution flag is on, in step 2318, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S causes the second long open suggestion image (a big hit while displaying the image). If so, it is an image for notifying that the probability variation is a big hit, and sets a command for displaying the above-mentioned first long open suggestion image or an image substantially the same), and shifts to the next process (process of step 2400). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2302, step 2304, or step 2306, in step 2320, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command to erase the display of the second long open suggestion image. Next, in step 2322, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the second suggestion effect execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2400). Even if No in step 2310 or step 2314, the process moves to the next process (process in step 2400).

  With this configuration, in the second suggestion effect execution control process, since the second long open suggestion image is displayed, it is possible for the player to thereafter recognize that the probability variation big hit has occurred. However, as shown in this example, by controlling so that the second long opening suggestion image is not displayed by the end of the symbol variation related to the uncertain variation big hit at the latest, as a result, the second long open suggestion image is displayed. It is configured such that a probability variation big hit may occur during the period of time during which the game is performed. In other words, in the second suggestion effect execution control process, unlike the first suggestion effect execution control process, the result of determination whether the hold is undigested (in this example, especially the second main game hold) (and the type of stop symbol) ), There is no need to make a pre-determination, so that it is easy to execute regardless of the status of occurrence of undigested hold, the type of game state, and the presence / absence of transition of the game state, and in the second suggestion effect execution control process, It is possible to continue to display the "image which notifies that the probability is a big hit if the big hit occurs while the image is being displayed" for a longer period of time than the one suggestive effect execution control process (for example, the first Hold digest of the main game side → hold digest of the second main game side, or hold digest of the second main game side → hold digest of the first main game side, such as across the hold digest of different main game side It is possible to continue to display even in such a situation, and even if it is a situation that crosses different game states such as probability variation game state → non-probability variation game state, it continues. It is possible to continue to display, and the period for which it continues to be displayed does not depend on the upper limit number of holdings or the upper limit number of stays in the gaming state).

  That is, when the first suggestion effect execution control process and the second suggestion effect execution control process are summarized, <Feature 1> There is no hold on the first main game side that is not digested and / or a second that is not digested Even if there is no hold on the main game side, the first long open suggestion image or the second long open suggestion image can be continuously displayed, <Feature 2> Even when the design changes on the second main game side in the existing state, the first long open suggestion image or the second long open suggestion image can be continuously displayed, <feature 3> second main not digested Even when the symbol on the first main game side changes in the presence of the hold on the game side, it is possible to continuously display the first long open suggestion image or the second long open suggestion image, <Feature 4> Second Even when the first main game side symbol changes after the main game side symbol changes, the first long opening suggestion image or the second long opening suggestion image can be continuously displayed, <Characteristic 5> of the first main game side Even when the symbols on the second main game side change after the symbols change, it is possible to continuously display the first long open suggestion image or the second long open suggestion image, <Feature 6> Only the first main game side symbol changes Under the situation being performed, only the display / non-display of the second long open suggestion image caused by the execution of the second suggestion effect execution control process is performed, <Feature 7> Only the symbol variation on the second main game side Under the current situation, not only is the display / non-display of the second length open suggestion image caused by the execution of the second suggestion effect execution control process, but also the first length is caused by the execution of the first suggestion effect execution control process. The opening suggestion image is also displayed / hidden.

  In the above example, since the purpose is to clarify the difference between the control methods of the first suggestion effect execution control process and the second suggestion effect execution control process, for example, the second long open suggestion image is displayed. Although it is an example that the occurrence of an uncertain variation jackpot becomes definite at the time of non-display, of course, this example is not sufficient for enhancing the fun of the game. The additional configuration for enhancing the entertainment of the game will be described later as a modified example. As a condition for executing the display of the long open suggestion image in this example, for example, the display is executed (or a lottery of whether or not to execute the display is performed on the condition that a hold that is a short open big hit has occurred. May be performed), and the display may be erased before the start of the fluctuation of the hold that results in the short open big hit (that is, by making a pre-determination).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination processing related to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol content determination permission flag. Next, in step 2406, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, the symbol information temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol), and drawing variation determination lottery With reference to the table SM21ta, a stop symbol of a decorative symbol {for example, if the stop symbol relating to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol, if it is a flat pattern such as "7/7/7", a lost symbol, etc. Is a variation such as "1.3.5"} and a variation mode {for example, when the variation mode related to the main game symbol is a short-time variation, non-reach, when it is a long-term variation, a normal reach And super reach etc. are determined and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S.

  Next, in step 2408, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol content determination flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2500). Even if No in step 2402, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display control process related to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. If Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol content determination flag. Next, in step 2506, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol variation flag. Next, in step 2508, the CPU SC of the sub control board S starts the mounting variation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2510. Even if No in step 2502, the process proceeds to step 2510.

  Next, in step 2510, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol variation flag is on. If Yes in step 2510, in step 2511 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S confirms the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2512, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the variation start timing of the decorative symbol based on the variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the CPUSC of the sub-control board S. It is determined whether it has arrived. If Yes in step 2512, in step 2514 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a variable display command of the decorative pattern (transmitted to the sub-sub-control section SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2020). , And proceeds to step 2530.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2512, in step 2516, the CPU SC of the sub control board S stops the decorative design based on the variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub control board S. It is determined whether the display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. If Yes in step 2516, in step 2518, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a stop display command (temporary stop display command) of the decorative pattern (in the display command transmission control process of step 2020, the sub-sub control unit SS side). Then, the process proceeds to step 2530.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2516, in step 2520, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, based on the variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S It is determined whether the display timing of the reach image has been reached. If Yes in step 2520, in step 2522 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets an image display command related to the notice image or reach image (in the display command transmission control processing of step 2020, the sub-sub-control unit SS side is set). Is transmitted), and the process proceeds to step 2530. Even if No in step 2520, the process proceeds to step 2530.

  Next, in step 2530, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed. If Yes in step 2530, in step 2532, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a stop display command (decision display command) of the decorative pattern (transmitted to the sub-sub-control section SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2020). Be done). Next, in step 2534, the CPU SC of the sub control board S stops and resets (zero-clears) the mounting variation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2536, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol variation flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2600). Even if No in step 2510 or step 2530, the process moves to the next process (process in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing related to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the special game flag is off. If Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2604, in step 2606 and step 2608, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the special game flag and displays the big hit start on the effect display device SG (appropriately based on the kind of big hit) (Display is performed) command is set, and the process moves to step 2612. Even if No in step 2602, the process proceeds to step 2612.

  Next, in step 2612, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the side of the main control board M (playability). It may be executed as needed based on the type of jackpot or jackpot). Next, in step 2614, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2614, in step 2616, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command to display big hit end (display appropriately based on the kind of big hit) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2618, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the special game flag, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2700). Even if No in step 2604 or step 2614, the process moves to the next process (process in step 2700).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current game state is the time reduction game state. If Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the second notification image on the second layer (the front layer of the third layer displaying the decorative pattern) in the display control. To do.

  Here, as shown in the image diagram on the right side of the figure, the first notification image, the second notification image, and the third notification image are hit to the right of the player (so that the game ball flows down the right side of the game area D30, It is to launch the game ball by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball. Further, the first launch strength that allows the game ball to be released to the game area D30, and the launch strength that is larger than the first launch strength and is the game area D30. To the second emission intensity that allows the game ball to be released, and means to instruct the second emission intensity in the case of defining). Further, regarding the concept of the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the fourth layer in the display control, as shown in the lower part of the image diagram, the first layer is the forefront and the fourth layer is the back, When the images to be displayed overlap each other, the image displayed in the layer on the front is preferentially displayed. The decorative design will be displayed on the third layer.

  Next, in step 2706, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a new first main game starting opening detection command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2706, in step 2708, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol variation flag is on. If Yes in step 2708, in step 2710, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the first layer (third layer displaying the decorative pattern and the front layer of the second layer displaying the second notification image) in the display control. , A command for displaying the first notification image is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020). Even if No in step 2706, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2708, that is, when the symbol is stopped at the timing when the ball entering the first main game starting opening A10 is detected during the time shortening game, in step 2712, the sub control board S The CPUSC sets a command for displaying the first notification image in the fourth layer (third layer displaying the decorative pattern and the rear layer of the second layer displaying the second notification image) in the display control, and the next process The process moves to (processing of step 2020). Even if No in step 2706, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2702, that is, if the current game state is not the time-reduced game state, in step 2714 the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2714, in step 2716, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is in the third layer (third layer for displaying the decorative pattern) in the display control, and at the position not overlapping the decorative pattern, the third Set the command to display the notification image. Next, in step 2718, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a new first main game starting opening detection command has been received. If Yes in step 2718, in step 2720, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S displays the first notification image on the first layer (the front layer of the third layer that displays the decorative pattern and the third notification image) in the display control. The command to be displayed is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020). Even if No in step 2714 or step 2718, the process moves to the next process (process in step 2020). Here, when the special game flag is ON, that is, when the special game is being executed, the second notification image cannot be displayed, and thus the special game is being executed. It will be supplemented that the display is configured so as to avoid confusion display with the third notification image displayed in FIG. Note that the notification image during the special game (an image that is always displayed, in this example, the third notification image) may display the same image as the second notification image. In such a case, the display position of the notification image may be changed as appropriate (for example, the position displayed during the special game and the time reduction game state after the end of the special game are displayed. Different from the position, or enlarge / reduce).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first notification image is displayed when the first main game starting opening detection command is received from the main control board M side during the time-reduced game state or the special game execution. Although configured, it is also possible to execute a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of voice notification (for example, a voice notification of “Please hit right”) together with the display of the first notification image (eg, “Right hit” Please do it "→ mute for a predetermined period →" please right-hand "→ mute for a predetermined period →" please right-hand ". With such a configuration, it is better for the player to right-hand strike (adjust the firing strength of the game ball and launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right side of the game area D30). It will be possible to more reliably convey that the profit is high. Further, when the voice notification is executed together with the display of the first notification image, the display of the first notification image may be terminated at the timing when the number of times of execution of the voice notification reaches the predetermined number of times. Further, in the timing before the number of executions of the voice notification reaches the predetermined number of times, when the first main game start mouth entrance detection command is newly received from the main side one or more times, from the timing. (Alternatively, the voice notification and the first notification image may be displayed a predetermined number of times again from the end timing of the voice notification being executed.

  Although not particularly shown in the present embodiment, the first notification image is a fixed still image, and the second notification image is a moving image that moves within a certain range. With such a configuration, even if the second notification image is displayed smaller than the first notification image, the second notification image moves within a certain range (is a moving image), so that the player Can be easily recognized.

  With the above-described configuration, in the launch position notification control process, the game ball is adjusted by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball so that the game ball flows rightward (the game ball flows down the right side of the game area D30) as the game progresses. In a situation where it is desirable to launch (in this example, since the second main game starting opening B10 and the special winning opening are provided on the right side of the game area D30, during the time shortening game and during the special game), An image for instructing the player to hit right is displayed in a plurality of patterns corresponding to the situation of the game (in this example, the decorative pattern is displayed on the third layer, and the second layer is displayed on the second layer during the time saving game state). 2 Display the notification image, especially when the ball entering the first main game starting opening A10 is detected, the first notification image is displayed on the first layer while the symbol is changing, and the fourth layer when the symbol is stopped. The first notification image is displayed at the time of displaying the third notification image at a position on the third layer that does not overlap the decorative pattern during the special game, and particularly to the first main game starting opening A10. When it is detected that the ball has entered, the first notification image is displayed on the first layer), so that the player can be provided with an easy-to-understand game.

(A modification example of the first suggestion effect execution control process and the second suggestion effect execution control process)
Incidentally, as described above, the control method of the first suggestive effect execution control process and the second suggestive effect execution control process is not limited to the one shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and particularly the interestingness of the game There is room for further improvement in order to raise it. <Improvement Example 1> For example, the first long open suggestion effect is configured so that it can be started when the second main game hold occurs, but at the start of fluctuation of the main game symbol or during execution of a special game, etc. It may be configured to start. Similarly, the second long opening suggestion effect can be configured to start the effect at the same timing as the start timing of the first long opening effect (when the hold occurs, when the fluctuation starts, during the special game, etc.). , It is possible to enhance the effect of the second long open suggestion effect (so-called gasse effect). <Improvement Example 2> Further, the termination trigger of the long open suggestion effect (the first long open suggestion effect and the second long open suggestion effect) is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment (particularly related to the non-probable variation big hit). When the second long open suggestion image is hidden only when the design changes, the occurrence of the uncertain variation big hit becomes definite at the time when the second long open suggest image is hidden. Therefore, the second long open suggestion image may be hidden even when there is a symbol variation related to the probability variation big hit or a symbol variation related to the loss). When the final lottery is won, the long open suggestion effect may be configured to be terminated (in that case, if the hold that is the first big hit in the hold is the long open big hit, the hold). Low probability, high probability if the earliest big hit hold in the hold is a short open big hit hold, medium probability if there is no big hit hold in the hold, win the end lottery By doing so, it is possible to make the production with higher expectations as the production continues. <Improvement Example 3> Further, at the start of the effect, the upper limit number of changes of the effect is determined, and when the number of changes thereafter reaches the upper limit number of changes, the effect is finished. May be. In the case of executing a gaze effect, it is preferable to end the effect at least before the short open big hit.

  Further, after the end of the special game, the first long open suggestion effect or the second long open suggestion effect may be configured to be executed at all times, and in such a case, a deviation of the effect {for example, a special game If the main game symbol that stops first after the end of the 4B symbol (a symbol that becomes a non-time shortened gaming state and a non-stochastic variation gaming state after the special game is executed), the first length open suggestion effect or the second length The situation in which the opening suggestion effect is being executed} does not occur, and at the start of fluctuation of the main game symbol, the first long opening suggestion effect or the second long opening suggestion effect which may cause the discrepancy is configured not to be executed. Is desirable.

  Further, in the first suggestion effect execution control process and the second suggestion effect execution control process, the first long opening suggestion image and the second long opening suggestion image are displayed in the case of the time shortening game state and the probability variation game state. It was controlled so that if a big hit occurs while displaying an image, it will be an image that informs that it will be a probability variation big hit. In the case of the gaming state and the probability variation game state, "an image notifying that the jackpot expectation increases if the image is displayed, or the current game state is the probability variation game if the image is displayed. It may be controlled so as to be an "image that notifies that the possibility of being in a state is increased", and of course, in the case of a non-time shortening game state and a non-stochastic variation game state, the first long open suggestion image and the first long open suggestion image 2 Control the long open suggestion image to be “an image that informs that if the image is a big hit while it is being displayed, it will be a probability variation big hit”, or “if the image is displayed, the jackpot expectation will be increased. It may be controlled to be an image for notifying that, or an image for notifying that the probability that the current game state is the probability variation game state increases if the image is displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game ball enters the specific area C22 provided in the second special winning opening C20 during the special game, so that it is possible to shift to the probability varying game state after the end of the special game. In a definitive gaming machine (so-called "Tamakoshi-type gaming machine"), it is possible to execute an effect (long open suggestion effect) that suggests an opening mode of the special winning opening (particularly, the second special winning opening C20). However, it is not limited to this, a general gaming machine (for example, a type in which it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability variation game state according to the type of big hit symbol, or the probability variation game state continues until the next big hit. In the type of gaming machine), it is possible to execute an effect (an effect equivalent to the first long open suggestion effect and the second long open suggestion effect) that informs that a probability variation big hit occurs if a big hit occurs during the effect. You may comprise. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of times the special winning opening is opened in a special game (so-called maximum number of rounds) that is executed when a big hit occurs during the performance (that is, a 15-round big hit if a big hit occurs during the performance. May be configured to perform), and in that case, if the big hit during the performance is a probable variation big hit, and the big hit during the performance. For example, it may be configured such that an effect notifying that it is a 15 round big hit occurs simultaneously in parallel {that is, when both effects occur in parallel, the big hit occurs during the effect. In that case, since it is intended to notify that the probability will be a big jackpot and 15 rounds of jackpots, the image for the effect may be a separate one, or an effect that gives a notification that the jackpot is a probability jackpot = the first image. (For example, a red background image), an effect for notifying that the 15th round is a big hit = second image (for example, a yellow background image), an effect for notifying that the probability variation is a big hit and 15th round is a big hit = a third image ( For example, as a gold background image), if the notification conditions overlap, a separate image may be displayed}. In addition, in the case of executing an effect that notifies the number of rounds in the special game, the number of execution rounds (the number of rounds including both the rounds in which the special winning opening is long open and the short opening is included) is notified. Alternatively, only the round in which the special winning opening is long open may be notified = the actual number of rounds. In addition, as described above, if a big hit occurs during the effect, it will be a probability variation big hit (or, a big hit that allows easy entry into the specific area C22 is executed), and an effect during the effect. If the big hit is a maximum round (for example, 15 rounds), the effect of notifying that the big hit is to occur at the same time is parallel to the big hit, and if the big hit becomes during the performance, it will be a probability variation big hit (or , A jackpot in which it is easy to enter the specific area C22 is executed), the jackpot is a big hit during the execution of the effect, so that the number of rounds is not fixed but the probability is a big jackpot. On the other hand, when the big hit during the performance is performed, the big round (for example, 15 rounds) is notified during the performance to notify that it is a big hit. It is possible to create a gaming machine having two gaming characteristics, in which it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, but it is decided that the big round (15 rounds) is a big hit. In the case of such a configuration, when there are a plurality of types of jackpots with different maximum round numbers (for example, 10 round jackpot and 15 round jackpot), the jackpot with the largest maximum round number (for example, 15 jackpots). In the case of a big jackpot with the largest number of rounds (for example, 15 round jackpot), the probability of a certainty variation jackpot and a non-certain variation jackpot may be configured. It is preferable to configure so that the possibility that the probability will become higher than the probability that the uncertain variation big hit will occur.

  Further, in a gaming machine of a type in which it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability variation game state according to the type of the big hit symbol, further modified examples can be given. More specifically, the type of jackpot on the first main game side = "probable variation jackpot and 15 rounds (the jackpot is long open in all rounds) jackpot", "probable variation jackpot and real 5 round jackpot (first half 5 rounds will open the big winning opening long, while 10 rounds in the second half will open the big winning opening short 15) 15 big rounds where the big winning opening is long open while the big winning opening is long opening for 5 rounds in the first half, while the big winning opening is short opening for 10 rounds in the latter half. Jackpot) ”,“ non-probable variation big jackpot and 5 rounds (the big winning opening is long open in all rounds) jackpot ”, and the type of jackpot on the second main game side =“ probability variation jackpot and 15 rounds ( A big hit in all rounds, where the big winning opening is long open "," Probably strange big hit and a real 10 round big hit (the big winning opening is long open in the first 10 rounds, while the last 5 rounds are big wins) 15 round big jackpot with a short opening), "probable odds big jackpot and 5 rounds (big wins in all rounds) jackpot", "non-probable jackpot and 15 rounds (big hits in all rounds) A big hit with a long opening of the winning hole "," a non-probable variation big hit and a real 10 round big hit (the big winning opening is long opening for the first 10 rounds, while the big opening is short opening for the last 5 rounds) 15 rounds of big hits) "," uncertain variation big hits and 5 rounds (the big winning opening is long open in all rounds) big hits "are assumed. In this case, for example, when the big hit occurs on the first main game side, when the fact that the maximum number of rounds = 15 rounds is accurately notified, the time when the sixth round in which the special winning opening is opened long is executed. Then, while the transition to the probability fluctuation game state is deterministic in appearance, at the time when the sixth round when the big winning opening is shortly opened or when the sixth round is not executed and the jackpot is over, The transition to the stochastic variation game state is not deterministic in appearance. Therefore, if this setting is utilized, when the sixth round, in which the special winning opening is long opened, is executed, the player is clearly notified of whether or not the probability variation game state can be entered, or the big winning opening is made. If the sixth round, which is a long open, is not executed, it is configured not to clearly notify the player of whether or not it is possible to shift to the probability variation game state (or to clearly notify as a so-called promotion effect). This can improve the fun of the game. However, as shown in this example, when a big hit occurs on the first main game side with "a big notification during the effect, a notification that the big variation is a probability variation big hit" occurs, before the big hit starts Since it is already clearly notified to the player whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state, whether or not to execute the notification regarding whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state during such a big hit is appropriately switched. It would be desirable to be configured so that it can. Further, regarding "the effect that informs that 15 rounds of big hits will be a big hit during the relevant effect", "substantially 5 rounds of big hits (the first half of the 5 rounds will have the big winning opening long open, while the latter half of the 10 big wins will be open). 15 rounds of big wins with big wins for short rounds "and" Actual 10 rounds of big hits (10 big rounds for the first half are long wins, while 5 rounds for the second half are short wins) It is desirable to configure so that it is not executed when "open 15 round big hit)" occurs (because it may be recognized as false notification to the player).

(Modification 1 from the present embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, if it is the first long open suggestion image, mainly when the first suggestive effect trigger hold is exhausted, and if it is the second long open suggestion image, mainly when the short open big hit occurs. For example, the long open suggestion effect is ended by deleting these images at the timing (that is, the timing according to the game progress situation), but the invention is not limited to this. In particular, whether or not the long open suggestion production should be ended when power failure / recovery of the game machine occurs during the period in which the first long open suggestion image and the second long open suggestion image are displayed. The option will arise. Therefore, an example in which attention is paid to such a case is referred to as a modified example 1 from the present embodiment, and only the changed points will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 25 is a main flowchart on the side of the sub-control board S (particularly on the side of the sub-main control unit SM) in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are step 2010 (modification 1), step 2012 (modification 1), and step 2013 (modification 1), the purpose of which is the time at the time of power failure and the occurrence of power failure. Whether or not the long open suggestion effect is executed at that time is stored (in the process described later, the time during which the power is cut off is derived from the power cut occurrence time and the power cut recovery time). That is, when the power interruption signal is received, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S refers to the real-time clock RTC and acquires (latches) the RTC value in step 2010 (variation 1). Next, in step 2012 (1st variation), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stores the acquired RTC value in the save area as the RTC value at power failure (power failure time). Next, in step 2013 (1st variation), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stores the game-related information (the first suggestion effect flag, the second suggestion effect flag, and other information relating to the progress of the game) in the save area. , Go to step 2016.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the initial process according to the subroutine of step 2050 of FIG. 25 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the points of change from the present embodiment are step 2060 (variation 1) to step 2068 (variation 1), and the purpose thereof is to be able to derive the time during which power is cut off when power is turned on and It is configured to restore the presence or absence of execution of the long open suggestion effect at the time of occurrence. That is, in the case of Yes in step 2056, in other words, when various information commands are received from the main control board M side, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the real time clock RTC in step 2060 (variation 1). , RTC value is acquired (latched). Next, in step 2062 (variation 1), the sub-main control unit SM compares the acquired RTC value (current time of restoration from power failure) with the RTC value at power failure stored in the save area, and outputs the power. Derive time value (RTC value at power recovery-RTC value at power failure) is derived. Next, in step 2064 (modification 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines that the derived power interruption time value is a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes, and during maintenance of the gaming machine during business hours of the gaming hall). It is a value intended to determine whether it is the power interruption time or the power interruption time from the end of the business hours of the game arcade to the start of the next business)) or more. If Yes in step 2064 (variation 1), that is, if the power is cut off (and various information commands are received from the main control board M side instead of the RAM clear information) for the predetermined time or more, step 2066 ( In Modification 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the long-time power failure flag, and proceeds to Step 2068 (Modification 1). On the other hand, if No in step 2064 (variation 1), that is, if the power is cut off for less than 10 minutes, the long-time power interruption flag is not turned on and the process proceeds to step 2068 (variation 1). Next, in step 2068 (1st variation), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S restores the information (the first suggestion effect flag, the second suggestion effect flag, and other information relating to the progress of the game) stored in the save area. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2002).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the first suggestion effect execution control process according to the subroutine of step 2200 of FIG. 25 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the points of change from the present embodiment are step 2201 (variant 1) and step 2227 (variant 1), and the purpose thereof is the above-mentioned power interruption time for a long time (for example, 10 minutes or more). If so, the long open suggestion effect that was being executed at the time of the power interruption is ended. That is, at the start of execution of the subroutine, in step 2201 (variant 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the long-time power interruption flag is off. If Yes in step 2201 (variant 1), the process moves to step 2202, and the same processing as this embodiment is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2201 (variant 1), in step 2227 (variant 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the long-time power interruption flag, shifts to step 2228, and the same as in the present embodiment. A process (a process of ending the first suggestion effect) is executed.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a second suggestion effect execution control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 of FIG. 25 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about step 2301 (variant 1) and step 2319 (variant 1), and the purpose is the time during which the power is cut off for a long time (for example, 10 minutes or more). If so, the long open suggestion effect that was being executed at the time of the power interruption is ended. That is, at the start of execution of the subroutine, in step 2301 (variant 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the long-time power interruption flag is off. If Yes in step 2301 (variation 1), the process moves to step 2302, and the same processing as this embodiment is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2301 (variant 1), in step 2319 (variant 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the long-time power interruption flag, shifts to step 2320, and the same as in the present embodiment. A process (a process of ending the second suggestion effect) is executed.

  By changing as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the time elapsed from the occurrence of the power interruption to the power re-input is a predetermined time (10 minutes in this example) or more. In some cases (particularly when RAM clear is not executed), the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect (effects that suggest a long open big hit) that were being executed at the time of the occurrence of the power failure are restored at the time of power failure recovery. It is configured to be terminated. With this configuration, for example, when the power is cut off due to the end of business at the game hall and the power is turned on again at the start of business, the long open suggestion effect is prevented from being executed from the start of the game. You can In particular, in the second long open suggestion image, "an image notifying that a big hit occurs while displaying the image is a probability big hit", even if there is no pending hold or the game state is It is possible to continue to display even in the normal game state, which is disadvantageous to the player, even when the power is cut off due to the closing of the game hall and the power is turned on again at the start of the game. It is possible to continue displaying. However, at the start of business, if an “image that informs that the jackpot will be a probable variation big hit if it is a big hit while the image is being displayed” is displayed, a player newly visiting after the start of business (in other words, For example, a player who is likely to be different from the player who was playing the game when the power was cut off, while listening to the situation that the player is in an advantageous situation even though the situation is not particularly advantageous to the player As a result, there is a possibility that it may cause an unreasonable customer attraction effect at the start of business. Therefore, under the situation presumed to be at the start of business, the second long open suggestion image was displayed at the time of power interruption. Even so, it is desirable to erase it properly. On the other hand, when the time elapsed from the occurrence of power failure until the power is turned on again is less than the predetermined time (10 minutes in this example), in other words, the power failure time during maintenance of the gaming machine during the business hours of the game arcade. If it is estimated that the same player is still playing the game, when the second long open suggestion image is displayed at the time of power interruption, If it is not configured to be displayed again when the power is cut off, the player may mistakenly think that this power failure has triggered the loss of the chance of a sudden change jackpot. When the time elapsed until the power is turned on again is less than the predetermined time (10 minutes in this example), the second long open suggestion image is restored and displayed again when the power is restored. That is why.

  In addition, you may change the structure of the display mode of 1st suggestion production and 2nd suggestion production suitably, for example, the situation where 1st suggestion production and 2nd suggestion production are not performed (for example, non-time-saving game and non- In the probability variation game state), when the game is not executed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) (when the ball is not entered into the entrance and the symbol is not changed), the demo screen is displayed (for example, the game). In the situation where the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are being executed, the time during which the game is not executed continues while the character appearing on the machine is displayed as a moving image to introduce the character to the player. Even if it does, it may be configured not to shift to the demo screen display.

(Modification 2 from the present embodiment)
Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the firing position notification control process, the notification image is displayed using four layers in the display control, but this is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to reduce the processing load by reducing the number. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as Modification 2 of the present embodiment, and only the changes will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 of FIG. 16 in the second modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are about step 2730 (variant 2) to step 2746 (variant 2), and the purpose is to reduce the number of display layers to be used and reduce the processing load. That is, in the case of Yes in step 2702 (in the time shortening game state), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S displays the second notification image on the second layer in the display control in step 2730 (variant 2). Set the command.

  Here, as shown in the lower part of the image diagram on the right side of the figure, in the second modification from the present embodiment, there are only three display layers.

  Next, in step 2732 (2nd variation), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2732 (variant 2), in step 2734 (variant 2), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines the display layer of the decorative pattern to be the third layer (the backmost display layer) (first notification image). The layer that can display is the first layer), and the process proceeds to step 2738 (2nd variation). On the other hand, if No in step 2732 (variant 2) (when the symbol is stopped), in step 2736 (variant 2), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the display layer of the decorative symbol to the first layer (the frontmost display). The layer) is determined (the layer that can display the first notification image is the third layer), and the process proceeds to step 2738 (modification 2).

  Next, in step 2738 (variant 2), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a new first main game starting opening detection command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2738 (variant 2), in step 2740 (variant 2), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S is a layer capable of displaying the first notification image (the display layer of the decorative pattern and the display layer of the second notification image). A command for displaying the first notification image is set in the first layer or the third layer, which is not a layer, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020). On the other hand, if No in step 2738 (Modification 2), the process moves to the next process (process in step 2020).

  In addition, in the case of No in step 2714, in other words, if the time-saving game state is not in effect and the special game state is not in effect (right hitting condition), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is in step 2742 (modification 2). , It is determined whether or not a second main game starting mouth entrance detection command has been newly received. If Yes in step 2742 (variant 2), in step 2746 (variant 2), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the left notification image in the first layer in the display control, and the next process ( The process proceeds to step 2020). On the other hand, if No in step 2742 (Variation 2), in step 2744 (second), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not a new auxiliary game start opening detection command has been received. If Yes in step 2744 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S proceeds to step 2746 (second). Note that in the case of No in 2744 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 2020).

  Here, the left notification image is, as shown in the image diagram of the figure, hitting left with respect to the player (the game ball is adjusted by adjusting the emission intensity of the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left side of the game area D30). It is an image instructing the player to type out.

  By changing as described above, according to the gaming machine according to the modification example 2 of the present embodiment, in the progress of the game, the left hitting (shooting of the playing ball so that the playing ball flows down the left side of the playing area D30) A situation in which it is desirable to adjust the strength to launch a game ball (in this example, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 easily enters the first main game starting opening A10, so a non-time-saving game In the middle and non-special game), the entrance to the entrance (provided in this example, especially the auxiliary game starting opening H10 and the second main game starting opening B10) provided on the right side of the game area D30 is detected. In this case, the player is configured to be able to display an image instructing the player to left-handedly, and the player can be provided with an easy-to-understand game.

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

(Second embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the game ball enters the specific area C22 provided in the special winning opening, and thereby shifts to the probability variation game state, and transitions to the predetermined number of probability variation game state and time reduction game state. In the gaming machine configured to do, detailed description has been given to the effect of incentivizing the player to win the long open jackpot and the effect of instructing the game area D30 to be divided according to the game state. The playability of the gaming machine capable of executing the effect is not limited to this. Regarding the gaming machine having other game playability capable of executing the effect, only the differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail as the second embodiment.

  First, FIG. 30 is a drawing showing a basic structure on the front side of a gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The difference from the present embodiment is that a general winning opening P10 is provided on the right side of the game area D30 as viewed from the player and below the right side of the first special winning opening C10. In this way, among the game balls that flow down on the right side of the game area D30 and flow down near the second big winning opening C20 and the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20 and the first A game ball that has not entered the special winning opening C10 can enter the general winning opening P10. Further, on the left side of the game area D30 when viewed from the player, the auxiliary game starting opening H10- is located at the upstream position of the path of the game ball that can flow down to the first main game starting opening A10 and the second main game starting opening B10. 2 is further provided. In this way, when the player executes either "right hit" or "left hit", he / she enters (passes) into any of the auxiliary game starting ports H10-1 (H10-2). As a result, by operating the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d, a game ball can enter the second main game starting opening B10. A firing instruction display section HS is provided at the lower left portion of the center decoration D38. Here, the launch instruction display part HS is composed of two lamps, and when the right lamp (right hit display part HSR) is lit, it is a state in which the player is recommended to "right hit", and the left When the lamp (left hitting display portion HSL) is lit, it indicates that the player is recommended to "left hit". Further, in the second embodiment, one speaker D24 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the game lamp D26 provided on the upper part of the game board D35, and a speaker left D24L is provided on the left side and a speaker right D24R is provided on the right side. Has become. Note that the position and the mode of installation of these are not limited to this example.

  Next, FIG. 31 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 1050 (second) and step 1800 (second), that is, in step 1050 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the launch instruction display described later. The unit control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 1100. Further, in step 1600, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes the special game control processing, and in step 1800 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes the small hit game control processing described later, The procedure moves to step 1910. The number of prize balls paid out in the process of step 1910 is the first main game starting opening A10: 4 balls, the second main game starting opening B10: 3 balls, the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20). : 15 balls, general winning opening P10: 3 balls. Further, in step 1014, regarding the various information commands transmitted to the sub control board S side, after the command relating to the time saving counter value is transmitted, a command for returning the display of the first notification image to the fourth notification image (emission). Instruction command) will be transmitted.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the firing instruction display unit control processing according to the subroutine of step 1050 (second) of FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1052, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game time saving flag is on. If Yes in step 1052, in step 1056, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the left hitting display part HSL of the firing instruction display part HS and turns on the right hitting display part HSR. On the other hand, if No in step 1052, in step 1054, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is off. If Yes in step 1054, in step 1058, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the right-handed display unit HSR of the firing instruction display unit HS and turns on the left-handed display unit HSL to perform the next process (step 1100). Process). In addition, in the case of No in step 1054, the process shifts to step 1056, that is, the left hitting display unit HSL is turned off, the right hitting display unit HSR is turned on, and the process shifts to the next process (process of step 1100). . Thus, in the launch instruction display unit HS, if the main game time saving flag is on (that is, the current game state is a time shortening game state) or the special game execution flag is on (special game is (While being executed), the right-handed display unit HSR is turned on and a display recommending "right-handed" to the player is displayed. On the other hand, the game state is the non-time-reduced game state and the special game When it is not being executed, the left hitting display portion HSL is turned on and a display recommending "left hitting" to the player is displayed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and by providing one firing instruction display unit HS, lighting of the firing instruction display unit HS such as whether or not it is lit, the color of light emitted when lit, or blinking. Depending on the mode, the player may be provided with recommended instructions for "right-handed" and "left-handed". Furthermore, immediately before the state in which “right-handed” and “left-handed” are recommended (for example, the time-saving game state in which “right-handed” is recommended) is finished, the lighting mode and the colors to be lit are changed. Then, it may be configured to notify the player in advance that the state in which “right-handed” or “left-handed” is recommended will end. Further, when the control regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine is different, whether or not the situation to be hit right is not the time-saving gaming state on the main gaming side but the probability variation state or the special game execution. Not only in the middle but also in the electric accessory operation (the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d is being opened), if it is a mode that should be controlled by being linked to another flag, it is appropriately determined as a determination target for right-handing. It is possible to change the type and number of flags to be set.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1200 of FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is about the auxiliary game stop symbol determination lottery table in the lower right of the same figure, during the non-time shortened game state and the time shortened game state, at the time of winning the auxiliary game symbol In each of the stop symbols "D1 and D2", the opening mode of the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d is configured to be different. Specifically, in the non-time reduction game state, as a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, when "D1" is stopped, the opening mode is (0.2 seconds open → closed). When "D2" is stopped, the opening mode is (open for 0.2 seconds → close for 0.8 seconds → open for 5 seconds → close). On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, when "D1" is stopped, the opening mode is (open for 1 second → close for 1 second → open for 2 seconds → close for 1 second → open for 2.2 seconds → close). When "D2" is stopped, the opening mode is (open for 1.2 seconds → close for 0.8 seconds → open for 4 seconds → close).

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a first (second) main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of steps 1400 (1) and (2) of FIG. 8 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is the requirement for satisfying the variation start condition relating to the determination in step 1403. It is an additional requirement for fulfillment. Further, as further differences, step 1412 (second), step 1550 (second), step 1414 (second) and step 1750 (second), and step 1434 (second) to step 1438 (second). ) That is, in step 1410-2, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the stop symbol for the main game symbol based on the main game side random number and the result of the lottery (see the main game table 2), In step 1412 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the limited frequency A flag (a flag that turns on in the limited frequency A state) is on. If Yes in step 1412 (second), in step 1550 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the limited frequency A variation mode determination process described below, and proceeds to step 1415. On the other hand, if No in step 1412 (second), in step 1414 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether the limited frequency B flag (a flag that is turned on in the limited frequency B state) is on. To determine. If Yes in step 1414 (second), in step 1750 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the limited frequency B variation mode determination process described later, and proceeds to step 1415.

  Here, the main game table 2 shown in FIG. 35 is an example of a first main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game stop symbol determination lottery table MN41-B). As shown in the figure, in the second embodiment, 7 types are provided as a stop symbol at the time of a big hit on the first main game side, and 6 types are provided as a stop symbol on the second main game side. It means that the designs are sorted by the difference of the five elements. The five elements are the number of rounds with payout (the number of long open rounds), the actual number of rounds (the total number of executed rounds, and the number of rounds including both long open rounds and short open rounds). Yes, sometimes referred to as the number of execution rounds), whether or not there is a transition to the probability fluctuation game state after the end of the special game, shortening of the time after the end of the special game Whether or not there is a transition to the game state, the time saved after the end of the special game The number of times. If you win the big hit on the side of the second main game, you will definitely move to the time-saving game state after the special game ends. It is configured to exist. In addition, the big hit (actual round number is "7") related to the stop symbol "9A" is the number of rounds with a payout is "6", but in the first round, the same opening mode as that of the small hit is released. Mode pattern {For example, a short opening (for example, 1.8 seconds open → 0.5 seconds closed) that is a mode in which it is difficult to enter a predetermined number of game balls that is an end condition even if the game balls are continuously fired during the round. ) Is repeated three times (however, there is no closing time for the third time)}, it is a small hit even if the opening mode of the special winning opening during the first round or a small hit in the big hit is visually recognized. Since it is difficult to determine whether it is a probability variation big hit, it is configured to be able to execute the reverse probability variation transition effect described later. In this case, in the subsequent 6 rounds of the big hit related to "9A" (rounds after the 2nd round), the special winning opening is opened in a long open pattern so that the payout can be obtained. In addition, after the jackpot is finished, since it is configured not to shift to the time shortening game state, if the game ball is continuously fired toward the big winning opening, after the jackpot ends, the probability variation game state and non It shifts to a time shortening game state (sometimes referred to as latency change).

  In the case of No in step 1414 (second), in step 1410-3, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the main game table 3 to determine the variation mode (variation time) regarding the main game symbol. Then, the process proceeds to step 1415.

  Here, the main game table 3 shown in FIG. 36 is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in the figure, in the second embodiment, even when determining the variation mode related to the small hit symbol, the variation mode (refer to the same table as in the case of determining the variation mode related to the big hit symbol) (Variable time). As a more preferable aspect, even in the case of a big hit, the variation mode determination lottery table to be referred to according to the type of the symbol is configured to be different, and the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol corresponding to "9A" are the same. It is preferable to refer to the variation mode determination lottery table.

  Further, in step 1430, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the stop symbol of the main game symbol is not a big hit symbol, and then in step 1434 (second), the CPUMC of the main control substrate M is the main game symbol. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a small hit symbol. If Yes in step 1434 (second), in step 1436 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the small hit flag, and proceeds to the process of step 1450. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1434 (second), in step 1438 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M is information for displaying an instruction for the player to shoot a game ball, that is, a launch instruction command. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930), and the next process (process of step 1500) is performed. Move to. In the second embodiment, the execution timing of the specific game end determination processing of step 1450 is different from that of the present embodiment, and the processing of step 1450 is executed after the changing flag is turned off in step 1424. There is.

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the limited frequency A variation mode determination process according to the subroutine of step 1550 (second) of FIG. 34 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1552, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the count value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1 {a counter (decrement counter) that is subtracted for each change when the limited frequency A flag is ON}. It is determined whether or not it is a continuous stirring effect execution value (a counter value related to the number of times the time is shortened to execute an effect that stirs whether or not the time reduction game state continues, in this example, 41, 21, 1). If Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the limited frequency table A-1, and based on the main game side random number and the winning / winning lottery result, the variation mode (variation time) regarding the main game symbol. Is determined and the process proceeds to step 1558. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1552, in step 1556, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the limited frequency table A-2, and based on the main game side random number and the result of the lottery, the variation mode (variation) of the main game symbol Time), and the process proceeds to step 1558. The setting of the limited frequency A flag and the limited frequency A counter shown here is triggered by the stop of the jackpot symbols “2A”, “2B”, “4A”, “4B”, “6A”, and “6B”. A process of setting the value of the number of times saved and shortened according to the turning on of the flag and the symbol is executed.

  Next, in step 1558, the CPUMC of the main control board M subtracts 1 from the counter value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1. Next, in step 1560, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether the counter value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1 is 0 or not. If Yes in step 1560, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the limited frequency A flag in step 1562, and proceeds to step 1564. On the other hand, if No in step 1560, the process moves to step 1564. Next, in step 1564, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the limited frequency A command (a command to the sub-control board S side, which is determined by referring to the limited frequency table A-1 or the limited frequency table A-2. The command relating to the variation time relating to the main game symbol) is set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmitting process of step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1415). Note that, in the mode shown in FIG. 37 in the second embodiment, when the value of the limited frequency counter is a predetermined value (continuous fanning effect execution value), the limited frequency table A-1 is referred to. Even when 1552 is Yes, different tables such as the limited frequency tables A-1, A-1 ′, and A-1 ″ may be used according to the limited frequency A counter value.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the limited frequency B variation mode determination process according to the subroutine of step 1750 (second) of FIG. 34 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1752, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the limited frequency table B, and based on the main game side random number, the winning / discarding lottery result, and the stop symbol related to the main game symbol, the variation mode (variation time) regarding the main game symbol. Is determined and the process proceeds to step 1754. Next, in step 1754, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the counter value of the limited frequency B counter MN52c-2 {counter (decrement counter) subtracted for each symbol variation when the limited frequency B flag is on) 1 is subtracted (decremented). Next, in step 1756, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether the count value of the limited frequency B counter MN52c-2 is 0 or not. If Yes in step 1756, in step 1758 the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the limited frequency B flag, and proceeds to step 1760. On the other hand, if No in step 1756, the process moves to step 1760. Next, in step 1760, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the limited frequency B command (a command to the sub-control board S side, the variation time of the main game symbol determined by referring to the limited frequency table B Command (related command) is set (transmitted to the sub-main controller SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1930), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1415).

  Next, FIG. 39 is an example of the limited frequency table A-1, the limited frequency table A-2, and the limited frequency table B according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, when the counter value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1 is a continuability value (a non-stochastic variation game state and a time reduction game state, the time reduction game state may end It is a counter value related to the number of times, and in this example, the limited frequency table A-1 is referred to when the counter value is 41, 21, 1), and the limited frequency table A-2 is selected when the counter value is not the continuability value. It is configured. As shown in the figure, the variation time at the time of loss when referring to the limited frequency table A-2 is relatively shorter than the variation time at the time of loss when referring to the limited frequency table A-1. Is configured. In other words, when the count value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1 is the continuation possible / impossible value (41, 21, 1 in this example), when the result of success or failure of the main game symbol is lost, it fluctuates. The time is relatively long, and it is configured to ensure the execution time of the fanning effect as to whether or not the time-reduced gaming state continues.

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 of FIG. 34 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 1451 (second), that is, in step 1451 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game probability variation flag is off. judge. If Yes in step 1451 (second), the process moves to step 1462. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1451 (second), in other words, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1500) without performing the processes of steps 1462 to 1470. To do. Thus, in the second embodiment, unlike the present embodiment, the probability variation game state does not end depending on the number of symbol variations, in other words, in the case of transition to the probability variation game state after the end of the special game, It is configured so that at least the probability variation game state does not end until the next big hit. In addition, in the case of controlling the probability variation game state without providing the determination processing of step 1451 (second), the maximum value (for example, the maximum value of 65 bytes 65535) or a value such as 10,000 times is set in the time saving counter. It is also possible to set and set a mode that substantially guarantees a big hit until the next time.

  Next, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination processing of step 1500 of FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 1514 (second) and step 1516 (second), that is, in step 1508, after the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the time saving counter MP52c to zero, In step 1514 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1 and the limited frequency B counter MN52c-2 to zero. Next, in step 1516 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the limited frequency A flag and the limited frequency B flag, and proceeds to the processing of step 1510.

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 of FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, the difference from the present embodiment is that steps 1611 (second), 1625 (second), step 1628 (second), step 1632 (second), step 1700 (second), and step 1645 (second). 2) In addition, a game machine that can obtain the right to shift to the probability variation game state after the special game ends by the game ball entering the specific area C22 provided in the special winning opening during the special game (Tamakoshi) It may be referred to as a type), that is, in step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a special game start display instruction command (command to the sub-control board S side). After that, in step 1611 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M issues a launch instruction command at the start of the special game (a command that is set at the start of the special game and should be left-handed or right-handed). Information regarding whether or not to do so is included, a command to the side of the sub-control board S) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1616. In step 1624, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) and starts the opening timer, and then in step 1625 (second), the main control board M10. The M CPUMC, which will be described later, is a firing instruction command at the start of a round (a command that is set at the start of a round in each round, and includes information on whether to perform left-handed or right-handed execution). Therefore, the command to the side of the sub-control board S) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1626. In step 1626, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a game state information command (command to the sub control board S side) related to the special game, and then in step 1628 (second), the main control board M. The CPUMC determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings has been won in the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20). If Yes in step 1628 (second), in step 1632 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M closes the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20), and proceeds to step 1634. On the other hand, if No in step 1628 (second), in step 1630 the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the open timer has reached a predetermined time (for example, 29.0 seconds in the long open pattern). judge. If Yes in step 1630, the process moves to step 1632 (second), while if No in step 1630, the process moves to the next process {step 1800 (second)}. In step 1644, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the special game end display instruction command (command to the sub-control board S side), and then in step 1700 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M The game state determination process after the special game described below is executed. Next, in step 1645 (second), the CPU MC of the main control board M issues a firing instruction command at the end of the special game (a command that is set at the end of the special game and should be left-handed or right-handed). Information regarding whether to execute is included, a command to the side of the sub-control board S) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process {step 1800 (second)}. With such a configuration, in the gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to the probability variation game state after the big hit based on the big hit symbol, at a plurality of timings during the execution of the special game, the launch instruction command (game Is a command related to information for informing a player of a recommended firing direction, a command to the sub control board S side is set, and information related to an instruction display of a firing position to the player is set to the sub control board S side. By transmitting, as a recommended firing direction for the player, an appropriate firing instruction effect is executed on the sub-control board S side at the timing of switching from left-handed to right-handed or from right-handed to left-handed. It will be possible. As an example of the opening pattern of the round of step 1618, a short opening pattern A in which "1.8 seconds open → 0.5 closing" is repeated three times (a closing time after the last opening is not provided. ), There is a short opening pattern B (the closing time after the last opening is not provided) in which "1.8 seconds opening → 0.2 closing" is performed only once, and as a long opening pattern, "29.0 seconds. Long open pattern A that is "open to closed" (no closing time is set after the last open), long open pattern that is "1.8 second open → 0.5 second closed → 28.0 second open → closed" B (the closing time after the last opening is not provided), and the like.

FIG. 43 is an example of the contents of the firing instruction command {command set in the process of step 1625 (second)} at the start of the round in the second embodiment. In the upper part of the figure, "MODE data" and "EVENT data" corresponding to the "instruction content" are listed, and the contents are as follows. In the following notation, "OOH" and "OOOOB" represent hexadecimal notation and binary notation, respectively.
Short open pattern A: 9CH, 04H (00000100B)
Short open pattern B: 9CH, 06H (00000110B)
Long open pattern A: 9CH, 05H (00000101B)
Long open pattern B: 9CH, 07H (00000111B)

  Here, the "MODE data" is data representing the type of command (for example, a launch instruction command at the start of a special game, a launch instruction command at the start of a round, a launch instruction command at the end of a special game, etc.), “9CH” indicates that the command is a firing instruction at the start of the round. On the other hand, the "EVENT data" is, for example, as shown in the lower part of the figure, the content of the command (the firing instruction mode, the special winning opening) by the three-digit number "0" and "1" (in 3 bits). Data representing an opening pattern). More specifically, in order from the highest digit of the three digits, the digit of (1): "0" represents left-handed, "1" represents right-handed launch mode information, and the digit of (2) : "0" represents the information related to the opening pattern A as the opening pattern of the special winning opening, "1" represents the information related to the opening pattern B as the opening pattern of the special winning opening, and the digit (3): "0" is the big winning The mouth is opened in the short opening pattern, and “1” represents the information that the big winning opening is opened in the long opening pattern. As a specific example, the command content (06H) when the bit string for identifying the opening pattern of "EVENT data" is "110B" is a state in which the right-handed firing mode is recommended and the special winning opening is The release pattern represents information that is the short release pattern B (for example, the release pattern in which “1.8 second open → 0.2 second open” is performed only once). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this example, and in the case of 2-byte data as described below, it is possible to transmit more detailed information on the firing instruction mode, the special winning opening opening pattern, and the like.

  Here, the command sent from the main control board M to the sub control board S in the game machine is generally composed of 2 bytes of data. One of the bytes is "MODE data" and the other one is "EVENT data". Since each most significant bit is a bit (identification bit) for identifying whether it is “MODE data” or “EVENT data”, the remaining 7 bits are substantially used as a data area. The Rukoto.

  An example of the launch instruction command shown in the figure is transmitted in order to identify the opening pattern of the special winning opening at the time of a big hit, and the MODE data is separately set as "9DH" as the launch instruction command related to the gaming state. Data such as “” may be prepared. In such a case, a launch instruction command relating to the game state may be provided in which the EVENT data sets "00H" to the left for a game state and "01H" to the right for the game state. . Here, as an advantage of providing a command for instructing a recommended firing position in the left and right direction with only EVENT data "00H" and "01H", the main game probability change flag, the main game short-time flag, the auxiliary game short-time flag, and other flags It is possible to use the information in which the flag is on (the state in which “01H” is stored in the storage area of the RWM) as the EVENT data as the information indicating the right-handed state. Is mentioned. Further, by doing so, if one of the flags relating to the gaming state recommends right-handing when it is on, use the result of ORing each flag as EVENT data. Therefore, it is possible to avoid complication of the process of determining whether or not each flag is on by the number of flags.

In the second embodiment, the following modes are possible.
(1) As described above, when the detailed information can be transmitted as the firing instruction command from the main control board M side to the sub control board S side, a plurality of opening patterns (a plurality of opening patterns) Even if a single opening, short opening, long opening is executed in one round, etc.) is provided, the information related to the plurality of opening patterns is transmitted to the sub-control board S by changing the content of the firing instruction command. be able to. As an example, the open pattern information of each round is specified as an offset value by the information of the upper bit, and the odd bit → long open and the even number → short open at the lowest bit. Then, on the side of the sub-control board S, it is possible to discriminate between short open and long open by the information of the least significant bit. When the short-open pattern and the long-open pattern can be identified by the least significant bit, three types of long-open patterns A to C are used as the long-open pattern, and short open patterns are short. When four types of open patterns A to D are provided, the number of types of short open patterns is larger than the number of types of long open patterns. A dummy command (a command whose least significant bit is an odd number) corresponding to the open pattern may be provided. Further, it is possible to combine two or more types of commands so as to identify the content of the firing instruction, or to provide a number of types of firing instruction commands that have a one-to-one correspondence with all the combination patterns. If a firing instruction command corresponding to all the patterns is provided, an instruction relating to a short opening (for example, a notification in a passive mode such as black and white, erasing the instruction, etc.) is performed even within one round. ) And a long-opening instruction (for example, notification by a positive mode such as emitting light or accompanied by sound).
(2) In the configuration described above, the firing instruction command is generated on the side of the main control board M, and the sub-control board S side executes effects such as a firing instruction display based on the contents specified in the firing instruction command. Although configured, it is not limited to this, on the side of the sub-control board S, information from the main control board M side (current game state, special game execution start command, jackpot pattern, opening command for each round, etc.) ), The aspect of the effect such as the launch instruction display may be determined and the effect on the effect display device SG may be executed.
(3) In addition, in the case where the special winning opening performs opening (short opening or long opening) multiple times within one round, the main control board M may transmit the firing instruction command multiple times within the round. With this configuration, only when the sub-control board S side receives an instruction command for opening the special winning opening, the notification is made in an active manner (display area is enlarged. Strong light emission. Separate display is performed, voice May be configured to be performed). For example, the instruction command is the opening mode of the special winning opening executed within one round, and "1" → 29 seconds open, "2" → 0.4 seconds open, "3" → 2 seconds open ". In the corresponding case, if one round has an opening pattern such as "open for 0.4 seconds → close for 0.4 seconds → open for 0.4 seconds → close for 0.4 seconds → open for 2 seconds → close", respectively, At the release timing of, the firing instruction commands of "2", "2", and "3" are transmitted to the sub-control board S side.
(4) In addition, when multiple types of closing time are provided in addition to the opening time of the special winning opening (for example, "1 second", "4 seconds", "6 seconds", etc.), the time related to the closing The main control board M side may also be configured to be able to be transmitted as a firing instruction command. In such a case, the closing time, which is a relatively long opening time, "4 seconds" and "6 seconds" are "waiting for opening", "more seconds until opening", etc., respectively. The display may be displayed on the effect display device SG. With such a configuration, in order to correspond to the time of the effect executed during the big hit, even when the closing time of the special winning opening between rounds is set to be a long time, the special winning opening is not opened ( That is, in a disadvantageous state in which the number of payouts does not increase), the player can be informed not to uselessly shoot the game ball. In addition, the firing instruction command may be set at the end of the round (when the open timer value = 0 or when a predetermined number of prizes are won in the special winning opening).
(5) Also, the command regarding the recommended firing position during the big hit may be sent in two values, and the sub-control board S may be processed so that the timing is adjusted in each round according to the big hit type. ..

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1700 (second) of FIG. 42 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1728-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol (a stop symbol relating to the jackpot that shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot is finished, this example Then, it is determined whether or not 3A, 5A, 7A, 9A, 3B, 5B, and 7B). If Yes in step 1728-1, CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability variation flag in step 1728-2. Next, in step 1728-3, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the stop symbol is a big hit symbol without time saving (a stop symbol related to the big hit that does not shift to the time shortening game state after the end of the big hit, in this example, 9A) is determined. If Yes in step 1728-3, in step 1728-4, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a predetermined value A (65535 in this example) in the time saving counter MP52c. Here, by setting a sufficiently large value as the predetermined value A, the probability variation game state can be substantially continued until the next big hit. Note that, with the configuration of FIG. 40, the time saving counter MP52c is not decremented when the game state is the probability variation game state, so the predetermined value A set here is any value (predetermined value Even if A is not set), the probability variation game state continues until the next big hit.

  Next, in step 1728-5, the CPUMC of the main control board M, the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a battle defeat probability change jackpot symbol (after the jackpot, it is a stop symbol related to the jackpot that shifts to the probability variation game state, It is a big hit in which an effect that is defeated in the battle effect during the big hit is executed, and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is 3B). If Yes in step 1728-5, in step 1728-6, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined value (60 in this example) to the counter value of the limited frequency A counter MN52c-1. Next, in step 1728-7, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the limited frequency A flag, and proceeds to step 1728-11. On the other hand, if No in step 1728-5, the process moves to step 1728-11. If No in step 1728-1, that is, if the stop symbol of the main game symbol is 2A, 4A, 6A, 2B, 4B, or 6B, in step 1728-8, the CPUMC of the main control board M is , The number of times saved based on the big hit symbol (20 times in the case of 2A / 2B, 40 times in the case of 4A / 4B, 60 times in the case of 6A / 6B) is set in the hour-shortening counter MP52c. Next, in step 1728-9, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the same value as the hour / hour count set in the hour / hour counter MP52c (20, 40, or 60 times in this example) to the limited frequency A counter MN52c. Set to -1. Next, in step 1728-10, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the limited frequency A flag, and proceeds to step 1728-11. Next, in step 1728-11 and step 1728-12, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game time saving flag and turns on the auxiliary game time saving flag, and the next process {step 1645 (second) Processing}. Even if No in 1728-3, the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 1645 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process according to the subroutine of step 1800 (second) of FIG. 31 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1802, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the small hit flag is on. If Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the small hit flag. Next, in step 1806, the CPUMC of the main control board M preferably has an opening pattern similar to the opening pattern of the round (the small hit game) {the opening pattern of the special winning opening at the time of short open big hit, for example, , "Opening for 1.8 seconds → Closing for 0.5 seconds" is repeated three times, and an opening pattern A (the closing time after the last opening is not provided), etc. is set. Next, in step 1808, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the small hit execution flag. Next, in step 1809, the CPU MC of the main control board M opens the first big winning opening C10 and starts the small hit game opening timer. Next, in step 1810, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a special game start display instruction command (command to the sub control board S side). Incidentally, it is preferable that the same effect as that during the special game is executed during the small hit game. Next, in step 1811, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a firing instruction command (command to the sub side) at the start of the small hit game, and proceeds to step 1814. On the other hand, if No in step 1802, in step 1812, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is on. If Yes in step 1812, the process moves to step 1814.

  Next, in step 1814, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings has been made in the first big winning opening C10. If Yes in step 1814, the process moves to step 1818. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1814, in step 1816, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the small hit game opening timer, and a predetermined time (eg, "1.8 seconds opening → It is determined whether or not “close for 0.5 seconds” is repeated 3 times and then “closed” has elapsed. If Yes in step 1816, the process moves to step 1818.

  Next, in step 1818, the CPU MC of the main control board M stops driving the first special winning opening electric winning combination C11d and closes the first special winning opening C10. Next, in step 1820, the CPU MC of the main control board M stops and resets the small hitting game timer. Next, in step 1822, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the small hit execution flag. Next, in step 1823, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a special game end display instruction command (command to the sub control board S side). Next, in step 1824, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a firing instruction command (command to the sub control board S side) at the end of the small hit game. Next, in step 1825, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game time saving flag is off. If Yes in step 1825, in step 1826, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the limited frequency B flag. Next, in step 1830, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the counter value of the limited frequency B counter to a predetermined number of times (10 in this example), and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1910). Even if No in step 1812, step 1816, or step 1825, the process moves to the next process (process in step 1910).

  It should be noted that, after the small hitting game is finished, it is configured to shift to the limited frequency B state on condition that it is not in the time shortening gaming state, but it is not limited to this and may not shift to the limited frequency state. Whether to shift to the limited frequency state may be different depending on the winning symbol. Also, as a big hit, for example, the number of execution rounds is two, and the opening pattern of “1.8 seconds open → 0.5 seconds closed” is twice in the first round and “1.8 seconds is open in the second round. It is a big hit that executes the opening pattern of once (no closing time is set after the last opening of each round), and a big hit that shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit is finished, that is, a big hit for two rounds in the big hit. The winning mode (apparent opening / closing) is configured to be similar to the opening mode of the big winning port (apparent opening / closing) in the small hit, and the limited frequency state is set after the big hit and after the small hit. It may be configured to be able to shift to. With such a configuration, at the end of the big hit and the small hit, the player cannot recognize which is the game state (whether it is the probability variation game state), and the current state in the limited frequency state. By executing the effect that suggests or informs the gaming state, it is possible to realize the game play that suggests the current gaming state due to the change in the symbol.

  Next, FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the side of the sub control board S (particularly on the side of the sub main control unit SM) in the second embodiment. First, the difference from this embodiment is step 2700 (second) and step 2750 (second), that is, in step 2600, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes the special game-related display control processing. After that, in step 1700 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a firing position notification control process described later. Next, in step 2750 (second), the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a stay stage determination process, which will be described later, and shifts to the process of step 2020.

  Next, FIG. 47 is a flowchart of special game-related display control processing according to the subroutine of step 2600 of FIG. 46 in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the processing shown in the figure is common to both the processing related to the effect during the special game and the processing related to the effect during the small hit. First, the difference from the present embodiment is step 2550 (second), that is, in step 2612, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for sequentially displaying the winning number, and then step 2550 (second). In 2), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S executes a special game effect execution process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2614.

  Next, FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the special game effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2550 (second) of FIG. 47 in the second embodiment. First, in step 2552, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the big hit on the first main game side is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S is a battle execution jackpot symbol (a symbol relating to the jackpot in which the battle effect is executed during the jackpot, in this example, 2A / 3A).・ 4A ・ 5A ・ 6A) determines whether or not the big hit is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 2554, in step 2556, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S causes the battle winning jackpot symbol (in the battle effect during the jackpot, it is a symbol relating to the jackpot in which the winning effect is executed, in this example, 3A). -It is determined whether or not the big hit related to 5A) is being executed. If Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command for executing the battle victory effect, and proceeds to step 2568. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2554 (that is, when the symbol relating to the big hit being executed is 7A and 9A), in step 2562, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines that there is no time saving big hit symbol (non-time after the big hit ends. It is a big hit symbol that shifts to the shortened game state, and in this example, it is determined whether or not 9A). If Yes in step 2562, in step 2564, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S causes the reverse change probability transition effect (for example, when the first round ends, the big hit or the small hit ends on the effect display device SG. I think that some production will be executed and shift to the “empty stage”, or the display of the screen will explode, and after the production is executed, the character of “probability change confirmation!” Will be displayed. Set a command to execute a blessing effect for blessing the person), and the process proceeds to step 2568. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2562 (that is, 7A in this example), in step 2566, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs a blessing effect (an effect of notifying that the probability variation game state will be entered after the end of the special game). The command to be executed is set, and the process moves to step 2568. In addition, in the case of No in step 2556, in step 2560, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S is in a state in which it is not informed of the transition to the probability variation game state after the battle defeat effect (after the special game is finished, and after the special game is finished. A command for executing the effect may be set depending on whether to shift to the probability variation game state or to shift to the non-stochastic variation game state), and the process proceeds to step 2568. Also, if No in step 2552, the process moves to step 2568.

  Next, in step 2568, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the big hit on the second main game side is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 2568, in step 2570, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is a jackpot pattern after a battle victory (a jackpot symbol in which a post-battle victory effect is executed during execution of a special game. In this example, 5B. It is determined whether or not the big hit according to 7B) is being executed. If Yes in step 2570, in step 2572, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is an effect that is executed during the big hit on the second main game side won in the probability variation game state, and the big hit. After the completion, the command for executing a player's blessing effect executed when shifting to the probability variation game state is set, and the routine proceeds to step 2576. On the other hand, if No in step 2570, that is, if the big hit symbol relating to the big hit being executed is 2B, 3B, 4B, or 6B, in step 2574, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S produces after battle defeat (effect change). It is an effect that is executed during the big hit on the second main game side won in the game state, and is executed both in the case of transitioning to the probability variation game state and in the case of transitioning to the non-probability variation game state after the end of the big hit. It is a production to be obtained, for example, it is displayed as “Evening stage rush !.” If a special game end demo time is provided, it may be displayed as “Evening stage rush!” At the end demo time). The command to be executed is set, and the process moves to step 2576. On the other hand, if No in step 2568, the process moves to step 2576. Here, in the second embodiment, in the probability variation game state, by the effect during the symbol variation related to the big hit symbol, it is configured to notify the game state to be transferred after the end of the selected big hit, specifically, , The battle effect is executed during the symbol change time related to the big hit symbol, and if the battle effect is won, it will shift to the probability fluctuation game state after the big hit related to the big hit symbol, and if the battle effect is lost, the big hit After the big hit related to the symbol, it will shift to the non-stochastic variation game state. In this way, since the player is aware of the gaming state after the jackpot is finished when the jackpot is executed, during the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol on the second main game side won in the probability variation gaming state, The effect that fuels the game state that shifts after the big hit ends is not executed. Next, in step 2576, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a small hit is being executed. If Yes in step 2576, in step 2578, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S displays an effect during the small hit (an effect executed during the small hit, for example, “empty stage” plunge!). When the end demo time is set, a command for executing "empty stage entry!" May be set at the end demo time, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2614). Even if No in step 2576, the process proceeds to step 2614.

  Next, FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (second) of FIG. 46 in the second embodiment. First, in step 2747-1, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the content of the firing instruction command received from the main control board M side. Next, in step 2747-2, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the firing instruction command has a right-handed content. If Yes in step 2747-2, in step 2748-1, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the first notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Here, the "notification image" is an effect that informs the player of the shooting direction and strength of the game ball, the game area to be shot, and mainly when the game state (situation) changes. {At the start of jackpot, at the transition of game state, at the end of jackpot, etc.}, for example, "Right hit", "Left hit", "Please return to left hit", "Aim for the big winning opening", It is an image for notifying that "aim at V (specific area C22)" or the like. Next, in step 2747-3, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the second notification image on the effect display device SG.

  Incidentally, as a specific example of the configuration related to other notification images applicable to this example, the right to start the big hit can be temporarily held until the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, the big hit symbol stops. After that, if the big hit is not started until the game ball passes through the auxiliary game starting port H10), the player is informed to shoot the game ball toward the specific area (for example, the auxiliary game starting port H10). It may be configured to.

Here, the configuration related to the notification image according to this example will be described in detail.
(1) Of the notification images, the first notification image is an image displayed near the center of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG. The first notification image (right-handed) has a mode in which a right-pointing arrow is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG, and in a situation where a game should be left-handed, it is easy to enter the ball by right-handing. It is displayed by, for example, detecting a ball entering a ball entrance (for example, a general prize hole) that is difficult to enter by hitting the ball to the left. Further, the first notification image (left-handed) is a mode in which a left-pointing arrow is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG, and in a situation where a game should be left-handed, a ball is left-handed. It is displayed by detecting a ball entering a ball entrance (for example, the first main game starting hole) that is easy to hit and difficult to hit by hitting the ball right. The first notification image indicates the recommended launch position at the game state transition timing (especially when the recommended launch position is changed (left hit to right hit, right hit to left hit, etc.) It plays a role of notifying, and the display is erased when a predetermined effect time has elapsed or when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied (the notification image is not always displayed).
(2) Of the notification images, the second notification image is an image displayed in a strip shape in the upper right part of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG, and is in the time-reduced game state or the execution of the special game (the game state is It is a notification image that is constantly displayed during a specific game period such as a non-time shortened game state). A second right-handing notification image (left-handing) may be displayed in a non-time-reduced gaming state in which a special game is not being performed in a gaming state where left-handing should be performed (for example, in the right flow path). When the arranged second main game starting port electric accessory B11d operates).
(3) Of the notification images, the third notification image is an image displayed in strips at the upper and lower ends of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG, and is a notification that is always displayed mainly during execution of the special game. It is an image. In the present embodiment, the third notification image is displayed during the special game, but in other embodiments, the second notification image is displayed instead of the third notification image during the special game. (For example, the third notification image is displayed when the special winning opening is open, and the second notification image is displayed when the special winning opening is closed).
(4) Of the notification images, the “fourth notification image” is displayed in the lower left of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG in a range relatively smaller than the first notification image and the second notification image. This is an image, in which the right-pointing arrow and the left-pointing arrow are arranged vertically. In addition, the fourth notification image is an image that is basically always displayed not only immediately after the change of the game state or during a specific game period, and is not limited to the effect display device SG and may be displayed in other effect displays. It may be provided at a position where it cannot be visually recognized, for example, in the center decoration D38 as the above-mentioned launch instruction display portion HS, or may be arranged side by side with the first main game symbol display device A20. Also, the fourth notification image shows the situation of the game that should be launched by right-handedness, but during the period in which the player is not substantially benefited by performing right-handedness (for example, a big win during execution of a special game). During the mouth closing period), the fourth notification image is configured to be “non-display” or “blinking display” or “display in which emission color or brightness or transmittance is changed”, and the “non-display” If the display is not "blinking display" or the like, it is always displayed in "right lighting" or "left lighting".
(5) Of the notification images, the fifth notification image is an image displayed in the entire vicinity of the center of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG. In the fifth notification image (left-handed), a left-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is attached) with the character "left-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. In a situation where the player should play the game by left-handedness, it is easy to enter by right-handed and difficult to enter by left-handed (for example, right general winning opening, right auxiliary game starting opening, (2) Main game start opening) is detected by detecting a predetermined number A within a predetermined period A, and the like. Further, in the fifth notification image (right-handed), a right-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is pasted) with the word "right-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. In the situation where the player should play the game by right-handing, it is easy to enter by left-handing and difficult to enter by right-handing (for example, the first main game starting opening, left general prize) It is displayed by detecting a predetermined number B of entrances into the mouth within a predetermined period B. The fifth notification image plays a role of warning and alert, and the display is erased when the cause of the warning is eliminated (the notification image is not always displayed).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, at step 2747-4, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S newly issues a first main game starting opening detection command (meaning that the first main game starting opening A10 has entered). It is a command related to this, and it is easier to enter the first main game starting opening A10 when left-handing is executed than when right-handing is executed). judge. If Yes in step 2747-4, in step 2747-5, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Note that the fifth notification image is erased after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds to 10 seconds) has elapsed after the display (in the period in which the fifth notification image is displayed, The displayed first notification image is erased). Also, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the sub-control board S side determines that the player is emitting the game ball to the normal launch position, or when the game state or the like shifts. When the firing position of No. 1 becomes a normal firing position, it may be erased, or a message such as “OK” may be displayed in addition to the firing to the normal firing position. That is, the condition for ending the display of the fifth notification image may be changed as appropriate according to the playability. Next, in step 2747-6, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a sound "Right hit!" From the speaker right D24R, and step 2747-. Move to 7. On the other hand, if No in step 2747-4, the process moves to step 2747-7. Next, in step 2747-7, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the waste hitting condition is satisfied. Here, the dead hitting conditions include, for example, the time between rounds during the big hit, the big hit start demo time, the big hit end demo time, the round of the special winning opening opening pattern being a short open pattern, the counter of the hour / short count counter MP52c. Time shortening when the value is 0 During the fixed fluctuation time after the final fluctuation of the game state, etc., even if you shoot the game ball by hitting the right, it does not enter the big winning opening, the second main game starting opening It is configured to be satisfied when the player does not benefit, such as not entering the ball. The main control board M determines whether or not to hit the sub control board S at the start or end of a big hit, the start or end of each round, or the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Judgment is made by appropriately receiving information such as the start and end of the operation and the end of the pattern change.

  Next, in the case of Yes in step 2747-7, in step 2747-8, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fourth notification image in "non-lighting", and the next process {step 2750 (Second processing)}. Incidentally, in the second embodiment, the situation of the game to be launched by right-handed, but a period in which the player is not profitable even if right-handed is executed (for example, a special winning opening during execution of a special game). In the closed period), the fourth notification image is configured to be “non-display”, but the display mode of the fourth display image is not limited to this, and can be distinguished from “right lighting”. It is sufficient if the display mode is such that it is possible to recognize that it is not profitable to shoot a game ball by hitting it to the right as compared with the case of "lighting to the right". It may be configured to display "blinking" or the like. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2747-7, in step 2747-9, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fourth notification image in "right lighting", and the next process {step 2750 (second processing)}. If No in step 2747-2, that is, if the firing instruction command is for left-handing, in step 2748-2, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S causes the effect display device SG to display the first notification image ( Set the command to display (left-handed). Next, at step 2747-10, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S newly issues a general winning opening detection command (a command relating to entering the general winning opening P10 provided on the right side of the board, In the mouth P10, it is easier to enter the ball when performing right hitting than when performing left hitting). If Yes in step 2747-10, in step 2747-11, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (left-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2747-12, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a sound "Left hit!" From the speaker left D24L, and step 2747-. Move to 13. As described above, in the second embodiment, when the fifth notification image suggests that the game ball is launched by left-handing, a sound is output from the speaker left D24L, and a right-handing is performed by the second notification image. When suggesting to shoot a game ball, it is configured to output sound from the speaker right D24R, that is, the game ball should be shot visually and auditorily by right-handed (left-handed). It is configured to be able to recognize the effect. On the other hand, if No in step 2747-10, the process moves to step 2747-13. Next, in step 2747-13, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fourth notification image by "left-handed" and shifts to the next processing {processing of step 2750 (second)}. To do. As described above, in the second embodiment, as the display modes of the first notification image, the second notification image, and the fourth embodiment image, an image instructing a right-handed stroke and an image instructing a left-handed stroke can be displayed. Has been done. In this example, it is determined that the player is playing a right-handed game by entering the general winning opening P10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the auxiliary game starting opening H10 may be passed. The configuration may be such that the determination is made by entering a ball into the main game starting opening B10.

  Next, the right side of the figure shows the notification image (first notification image, second notification image, fourth notification image (right lighting), fourth notification image (left lighting), fourth notification image according to the second embodiment. It is an example of (non-lighting), the fifth notification image (left-handed), and the fifth notification image (right-handed) Note that the images for instructing left-handing relating to the first notification image and the second notification image are omitted. First, in the center of the effect display device SG, the first notification image should be shot to the right by hitting the game ball to the player in a range (area) relatively larger than the second notification image. On the other hand, the second notification image is an image for informing the player that the player should hit the right side in a relatively small area above and to the right of the effect display device SG as compared with the first notification image. Yes, even if other productions (variation of decorative designs and battle productions) are being performed in the center, it is a mode that is difficult to overlap (a mode that does not easily hinder the visibility of other productions). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the notification is completely invisible (or to shorten the period in which the notification is invisible as much as possible) Further, regarding the fourth notification image, the first notification is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device SG. It is an image displayed in a range relatively smaller than the notification image and the second notification image, and has a mode in which a rightward arrow and a leftward arrow are vertically aligned. In the image displaying the normal right-handing instruction in the 4 notification image, the arrow on the right side is turned on. (2) Normal in the 4th notification image during execution of a special game or during a time shortening game In the image displaying the left-handed instruction, the arrow on the left side is turned on. (3) In addition, when the wasteful hitting condition is satisfied (for example, when the above-described condition is satisfied, the player plays the game). When the player shoots a ball, there is almost no possibility that the player can make a profit.) The mode displayed is that none of the arrows light up, and the fourth notification image (lights right) While the fourth notification image (lighted to the left) clearly indicates to the player the position at which the game ball should be fired, it is a passive mode in which the position at which the game ball should be fired is not notified. The fourth notification image also has a mode in which it is unlikely to overlap with other effects that can be displayed in the center, and it is possible to prevent the situation in which the recommended firing position notification is completely invisible (or invisible). Note that the mode of the fourth notification image is not limited to this example, and for example, the right arrow (may be a right-handed character or the like) or the left side at one location. Arrow (left (Although it may be a striking character), it is displayed so that it may be switched, and when the wasteful beating condition is satisfied, the display may disappear, or the player may satisfy the wasteful beating condition as gray scale or blinking display. It may be configured to notify that there is. Further, even in the case of super reach or the like, even an image intended to display such a constant notification image may be hidden so that the player may be more excited. On the other hand, without providing such a display for preventing such wasteful driving, it is possible to always notify the right-handed driving and the left-handed driving. In addition, in the fifth notification image (right-handed), a right-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is attached) with the word "right-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. It is a mode that is performed. Further, in the fifth notification image (left-handed), a left-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is attached) marked with "left-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. It is a mode that is performed. The fifth notification image has a role of warning and alerting.

  With the above configuration, when the player executes a left-handed game in a situation where a right-handed game is to be performed in the progress of the game, the notification image is displayed in a more positive manner in the process on the sub-control board S side. In addition, when a right-handed stroke is instructed, a speaker right D24R provided on the right side outputs a sound for instructing a right-handed stroke, while when a left-handed stroke is instructed, , The speaker left D24L provided on the left side is configured to output a sound for instructing left-handedness, and the player has shot a game ball at an inappropriate (wrong) launch position. Can be visually recognized and can be intuitively recognized by hearing. It should be noted that these voices are output on the same CH by being configured to be output on a CH different from the normal BGM and the effect sound (output on a speaker different from the speaker that outputs BGM). In this case, by synthesizing with the effect sound, it is possible to prevent a problem in which the player cannot be notified because the volume of the sound becomes too loud momentarily and the speaker becomes abnormal. In addition, only one of the left and right speakers switches the CH to the dedicated one, so that the effect sound can be output on the other side, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated without interruption of the sound related to the effect. be able to. It should be noted that in the notification when the game ball is being shot to the inappropriate (wrong) launch position by the player, a sound may be output from both speakers D24. As an example, the fifth notification image, which is a notification image when the player is to be warned or otherwise emphasized, outputs a sound from both the speaker right D24R and the speaker left D24L to the player. The second notification image, which is the notification image when it is desired to notify without emphasizing (for the purpose of instructing to the last), the second notification image (right-handed) is output from only the speaker right D24R, and the second notification image ( Left-handed) may be configured to be output only from the speaker left D24L. With such a configuration, when the second notification image for which the warning is not intended is displayed, the shooting direction and the voice output direction are made to coincide with each other, which helps to understand the progress of the game. The target fifth notification image can reliably notify (warn) the player even if a problem occurs in either the speaker right D24R or the speaker left D24L (for example, left hitting). When a sound is output only from the speaker left D24L when a warning is given, if the player makes a right hit while making a mistake with the speaker left D24L, a sound effect is output from the speaker right D24R and the game is played normally. Can be prevented from appearing to be progressing). Further, under the situation where the player should left-handed, the second notification image is not displayed when the player does not detect the inappropriate launch of the game ball, while the first notification image and the first notification image are relatively displayed. In the fourth display image, which is inconspicuous than the second notification image and the fifth notification image, it is possible to continuously notify that right-handing should be performed.

  Next, FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the stay stage determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2750 (second) of FIG. 46 in the second embodiment. First, in step 2752, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the switching timing of the stay stage (the stay stage switching timing is, for example, the timing when the special game ends (is won), the timing when the game state shifts, or the same. It may be the timing at which the variation mode determination table is switched (even in the game state), the timing at which the number of variations reaches a predetermined number (even in the same gaming state), or the like}. In the case of Yes in step 2752, in step 2754, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not after the special game which has received the command to execute the battle defeat effect from the main control board M is over. If Yes in step 2754, in step 2756, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the “evening stage” as the stay stage, and proceeds to step 2767. If No in step 2754, in step 2758 the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the limited frequency B command from the main control board M side has been received. If Yes in step 2758, in step 2760, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the “empty stage” as the stay stage, and proceeds to step 2767. Further, in the case of No in step 2758, in step 2762 the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not it is in the time reduction game state. If Yes in step 2762, in step 2764 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the “space stage” as the stay stage, and proceeds to step 2767. Also, in the case of No in step 2762, in other words, in the case of the non-time shortening game state, in step 2766, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the "ground stage" as the stay stage, and proceeds to step 2767. Next, in step 2767, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S issues a separate display designation command (a command to the sub-sub-control board side for designating the presence or absence of the notification image, the type of the notification image to be displayed, and the display position of the notification image. Yes, a notification image is displayed on the effect display device SG when the sub-sub control board receives the command), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2020). Even if No in step 2752, the process moves to the next process (process in step 2020). In this way, after the jackpot in which the battle defeat production was executed during the jackpot (in some cases, it is in the non-stochastic variation game state and the time-reduced game state and in the probability variation game state and the time-reduced game state) When the "evening stage" is set and the state changes to the probability variation game state and the time shortening game state after the big hit ends, and the battle defeat production is not executed during the big hit (during the big hit, battle victory presentation and blessing The "space stage" is set after the big hit ends, and the "empty stage" is set after the small hit ends (after receiving the command to execute the small hit mid effect). Is, in the non-time reduction game state (including after the big hit related to no big time jackpot symbol), "ground stage" will be set, that is, the stop symbol of the main game symbol and the special game state According to the game state after the end of, the stay stage to be set is configured to be different.

  With the above-described configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, depending on the stop symbol related to the big hit, the game state transitioned after the big hit ends, the number of times saved is given, and the number of rounds executed during the big hit. A display that is configured differently and that guides the player to the correct progress of the game at an appropriate timing by processing on the side of the sub-control board S based on information from the side of the main control board M (especially right-handed And a left-handed instruction display) can be displayed, which is a user-friendly model for the player.

(Modification 1 from the second embodiment)
Based on the information from the main control board M side, the display on the side of the sub control board S guides the player to the correct progress of the game at an appropriate timing (particularly, an instruction display prompting right-handed and left-handed play). The mode to be performed is not limited to this, and another mode of processing on the side of the sub-control board S will be described as a modified example 1 from the second embodiment, and only the modified points from the second embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (second) of FIG. 46 in the first modification from the second embodiment. The changes from the second embodiment are step 2150 (second variation 1) and step 2250 (second variation 1). That is, in step 2747-3, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S changes the effect display device. After setting the command for displaying the second notification image in SG, in step 2150 (second variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a right-handed image display control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2747-7. Transition. In addition, in the case of No in step 2747-2, in other words, when the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines that the firing instruction command is related to left-handed driving, in step 2250 (second variation 1), the sub control board The CPU SC of S executes the left-handed image display control processing described later, and proceeds to step 2747-13.

  Next, FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the right-handed image display control process according to the subroutine of step 2150 (second variation 1) of FIG. 51 in the first modification from the second embodiment. First, in step 2152, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the first starting opening confirmation flag (a flag for monitoring the ball entry rate of the first main game starting opening A10) is off. If Yes in step 2152, in step 2154, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a new first main game starting opening detection command has been received. If Yes in step 2154, in step 2156, the CPU SC of the sub control board S turns on the first starting port confirmation flag. Next, in step 2158, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets to a first starting opening confirmation timer MP21t (a timer that manages a period for monitoring a ball entry rate into the first main game starting opening A10 and is a decrement timer). A predetermined value (30 seconds in this example) is set and started, and the process proceeds to step 2164. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2152, in step 2160, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S newly issues a first main game start mouth entrance detection command (under the condition where the first start mouth confirmation flag is turned on). It is determined whether or not it has been received. If Yes in step 2160, in step 2162, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S adds 1 to the counter value of the first starting opening entrance rate counter MP61c, and proceeds to step 2164.

  Next, in step 2164, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the counter value of the first starting opening entrance rate counter MP61c is smaller than the notification value (two in this example). If Yes in step 2164, in step 2166, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the timer value of the first starting opening confirmation timer MP21t is 0. If Yes in step 2166, the process moves to step 2171. On the other hand, if No in step 2164, in step 2168 the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the first notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2170, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a voice "Right hit!" From the speaker right D24R, and proceeds to step 2171. To do. Next, in step 2171, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S clears the counter value of the first starting-port entrance rate counter MP61c to zero. Next, in step 2172, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the first starting port confirmation flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2747-7). Even if No in step 2154 or step 2166, the process moves to the next process (process of step 2747-7).

  With the above configuration, in a situation where a right-handed stroke should be made in the course of the game, a predetermined number (three in this example) of the first main game start openings are entered in a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example). When there is a ball (that is, when the game is executed by left-handing), the effect display device SG displays the first notification image in addition to the second notification image, and the speaker right D24R displays the right. The hitting instruction can be output. In this way, if the player recognizes that he should play with a right hit, but accidentally shoots a game ball to the left and immediately returns to a right hit, the above notification is executed. On the other hand, the above notification as a warning (notification by the first notification image) can be executed only when the player continues to left-handed with the intention of continuing the left-handed game. There is. It should be noted that the predetermined value set in the first starting opening confirmation timer MP21t and the value of the notification value (two in this example) are not limited to these, and can be appropriately changed depending on the configuration of the gaming machine or the like. Further, the requirement for executing the warning (notification) is not limited to this example. For example, as a method for the sub-control board S side to recognize that the player is performing left-handing, (1) a general winning opening P10 is provided on the left side of the game area D30, and the general winning opening P10 is provided. The general winning award entrance ball detection device P11s provided may be configured to detect a left hit, or (2) a left hit may be provided by providing a sensor at any position where the game ball on the left side of the game area D30 flows down. May be detected. Further, as a method of counting game balls, (A) timer processing for measuring a predetermined period is repeatedly executed, and an improper plurality of game balls enter (or pass) within any period. This may be a requirement, or (B) the timer processing may not be executed, and it may be configured to require a predetermined number of improper entrances (or passages). In the case of (B), the counter may be configured to be cleared when the power is turned off, when the standby demo is started, or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Although the determination of these requirements is performed on the side of the sub control board S, the determination is not limited to this and may be performed on the side of the main control board M. It should be noted that when the requirement for executing the above-described notification is satisfied, the notification is configured to be performed immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the flag indicating that the requirement is satisfied is turned on, and the notification image is displayed. If the situation is not appropriate, the notification image may be displayed after the situation is resolved. For example, when it is considered that the notification image does not look good, such as during the reach, the notification may be performed after the reach is completed. In addition, during the reach, it may be configured not to count the above-mentioned inappropriate entry of the game ball itself, and a specific determination period (for example, during the temporary stop of the symbol, immediately before the symbol variation start, during the variation fixed time, etc.). ), The number of improper game balls entered may be counted (for example, 1 ball). Immediate notification is preferable from the viewpoint of the player's disadvantage, while the mode of turning on the flag and notifying it later concentrates on reach production etc. and reduces the effect on the interest of production. It is preferable from the viewpoint. It should be noted that during the reach production, it may be configured to immediately notify in a small and inconspicuous manner, and switch to a noticeable manner after the reach production is completed.

  Next, FIG. 53 is a flowchart of left-handed image display control processing according to the subroutine of step 2250 (second variation 1) in FIG. 51 in the first modification from the second embodiment. First, in step 2252, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the general winning a prize confirmation flag (a flag for monitoring the winning rate of the general winning a prize P10 arranged on the right side of the game board). To judge. If Yes in step 2252, in step 2254, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not a new general winning opening detection command has been received. If Yes in step 2254, in step 2256, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the general winning opening confirmation flag. Next, in step 2258, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a predetermined value (the decrement timer) for the general winning opening confirmation timer MP22t (a timer for managing the period for monitoring the winning rate to the general winning opening P10 and a decrement timer). In the example, 10 seconds) is set and started, and the process proceeds to step 2264. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2252, in step 2260, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has received a new general winning opening entry detection command (under the condition that the general winning opening confirmation flag is on). Determine whether. If Yes in step 2260, in step 2262, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S adds 1 to the counter value of the general winning opening entry rate counter MP62c, and proceeds to step 2264.

  Next, in step 2264, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the counter value of the general winning opening entry rate counter MP62c is smaller than the notification value (two in this example). If Yes in step 2264, in step 2266, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether the timer value of the general winning opening confirmation timer MP22t is 0 or not. If Yes in step 2266, the process moves to step 2271. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2264, in step 2268, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the first notification image (left-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2270, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, outputs a voice saying "Left hit!" From the speaker left D24L, and proceeds to step 2271. To do. Next, in step 2271, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S clears the counter value of the general winning award entrance rate counter MP62c to zero. Next, in step 2272, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the general winning opening confirmation flag, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2747-13). Even if No in step 2254 or step 2266, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2747-13). In addition, in FIG. 52 and FIG. 53, the first notification image is displayed when there is a predetermined number of balls in the first main game starting opening or the general winning opening in a predetermined period. The fifth notification image may be displayed for the purpose of performing.

  With the above-described configuration, in the situation where the player should make a left-hand strike in the course of the game, a predetermined period (two seconds in this example) to the general winning opening P10 provided on the right side of the game area D30 when viewed from the player. When a predetermined number of balls (three in this example) are entered, the effect display device SG displays the first notification image in addition to the second notification image, and the speaker left D24L strikes left. The voice of the instruction can be output. In this way, when the player mistakenly shoots a game ball to the right and immediately returns to left-handing while recognizing that the player should play left-handing, the above notification is difficult to be executed, and the player is not Is configured so that the above notification as a warning can be executed only when the player continues the right-handed game with the intention of continuing the right-handed game. It should be noted that the predetermined value set for the general winning opening confirmation timer MP22t and the value of the notification value are not limited to these, and can be appropriately changed depending on the configuration of the gaming machine or the like. Further, the requirement for executing the warning (notification) is not limited to this example. For example, as a method for the sub-control board S side to recognize that the player is hitting the right side, (1) a sensor may be provided at any position where the game ball on the right side of the game area D30 flows down. It may be good that (2) there is a ball entering (or passing) the auxiliary game starting port H10 and the second main game starting port B10. Further, as a requirement for the notification, (A) the timer processing for a predetermined period is repeatedly executed, and it may be a requirement that there is an inappropriate entry (or passage) of a plurality of game balls within each period. However, (B) the timer process may not be executed, and it may be configured to require that there is a predetermined number of improper balls (or passing). In addition, (C) when the information indicating that the number of holdings on the auxiliary game side becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, two or more) is received as a command from the main control board M (only on the right side of the game board) Limited to the configuration that places the game start opening). In the case of the above (B), the counter can be configured to be cleared when the power is turned off, when the standby demo is started, or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and when the control is performed as in the case of (C), the auxiliary game is performed. Even if one or two balls happen to pass through the starting opening H10, by changing the symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, the information serving as the notification condition is automatically subtracted, so there is no need to provide a separate counter. . Although the determination of these requirements is performed on the side of the sub control board S, the determination is not limited to this and may be performed on the side of the main control board M. It should be noted that when the requirement for executing the above-described notification is satisfied, the notification is configured to be performed immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the flag indicating that the requirement is satisfied is turned on, and the notification image is displayed. If the situation is not appropriate, the notification image may be displayed after the situation is resolved. For example, when it is considered that the display of the notification image does not look good, such as during the reach effect, the notification may be executed after the reach effect is completed. In addition, during the reach, it may be configured not to count the above-mentioned inappropriate entry of the game ball itself, or a specific determination period (for example, during the temporary stop of the symbol, immediately before the start of the symbol variation, during the variation fixed time). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the number of incoming balls is counted only (for example, one ball). Immediate notification is preferable from the viewpoint of the player's disadvantage, while the mode of turning on the flag and notifying it later concentrates on reach production etc. and reduces the effect on the interest of production. It is preferable from the viewpoint. It should be noted that during the reach production, it may be configured to immediately notify in a small and inconspicuous manner, and switch to a noticeable manner after the reach production is completed.

  Thus, in the first modification from the second embodiment, if the player accidentally shoots a game ball with an inappropriate launch strength, it is normal unless the player continues to shoot the inappropriate game ball. It is possible to provide a user-friendly model by not performing a notification that prompts a game based on the firing intensity of the game ball and preventing the notification from being an excessive notification for the player.

  In the first modification from the second embodiment, the first notification image is displayed when a predetermined number of improper game balls are detected during a predetermined period, but it is not suitable. The mode of monitoring the entrance of a game ball is not limited to this. For example, when one ball enters a certain entrance, a predetermined period from the entrance timing is the preparation period, and the preparation period is An error notification may be provided when a predetermined number of balls are detected. Further, the monitoring control of an inappropriate ball entry is executed on the side of the sub-control board S, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to determine whether or not to transmit the determination information to the sub-control board S side.

(Third Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, in response to the player's inappropriate launch of the game ball during the progress of the game, based on the information (command) from the main control board M side, the notification is executed by the processing on the sub control board S side. Along with the configuration described above, a detailed description has been given of the configuration of notifying the useless game ball launch that is disadvantageous to the player so as to interrupt the game ball launch, but such a configuration is not limited to this. Another aspect of preventing the game balls from being wasted for the player will be described below in detail only on the differences from the second embodiment.

  First, FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 of FIG. 4 in the third embodiment. The difference from the second embodiment is step 1110 (third), that is, in step 1108, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds one auxiliary game holding ball, and then in step 1110 (third). The CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets an auxiliary game hold number command (a command which is information relating to the hold number on the auxiliary game side in which the hold balls are increased and is transmitted to the sub-control board S side), and the next process The process proceeds to (processing of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 of FIG. 4 in the third embodiment. First, the differences from the second embodiment are step 1223 (third), step 1231-1 (third) to step 1233-1 (third), and step 1245 (third), that is, step At 1222, the CPUMC of the main control board M subtracts 1 from the auxiliary game holding ball, and after starting the fluctuation of the auxiliary game symbol according to the above determination, at step 1223 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M, The auxiliary game holding number command (information relating to the holding number on the auxiliary game side where the holding balls have been exhausted, the command to the sub-control board S side) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1224. In step 1230, if the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the auxiliary game stop symbol is a winning symbol (“D1” or “D2”), in step 1231-1 (third), the main control substrate The CPUMC of M determines whether or not the auxiliary game time saving flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1231-1 (third), in step 1231-2 (third), the CPU MC of the main control board M indicates that the auxiliary game stop symbol is a long open hit symbol {of the hit symbols on the auxiliary game side. (2) The opening period of the main game starting port electric accessory B11d (if it is opened a plurality of times, it may be the longest one opening period or the total opening period) is relatively long (especially, the auxiliary). It is a winning symbol when the gaming time saving flag is off), and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is "D2"}. In the case of Yes in step 1231-2 (third), in step 1233-1 (third), the CPU MC of the main control board M causes the electric accessory release command (the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d is opened). Command to the sub-control board S side) is set and the process proceeds to step 1232. In addition, also in the case of No in step 1231-1 (third) or step 1231-2 (third), the process moves to step 1232. The timing for setting the electric accessory release command is not limited to this, and may be set at a timing before the hit pattern on the auxiliary game side is stopped and displayed. As an example, it may be configured to set at a timing a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) before the timing of stop display during the symbol variation related to the winning symbol on the auxiliary game side. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to shoot a game ball toward the second main game starting mouth electric role object B11d before the opening timing of the second main game starting mouth electric role object B11d. It is possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine that takes into consideration the time from when the game ball is shot to when it reaches the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d. Further, in step 1244, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second main game starting opening electric auditors' item B11d, and then in step 1245 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M commands the electric auditors close command. (The second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d is a command related to the information indicating that it has been closed and is a command to the sub control board S side) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1246. The electric accessory release command is set only when the opening manner of the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d is for a long time (for example, 5 seconds, and an opening manner in which a game ball can be easily entered). It may be configured to. Also, in consideration of the period of flowing down on the game board D35, the timing of transmission of the electric accessory opening command and the electric accessory closing command (that is, the first notification image is displayed or the first notification is described later). The second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d may be opened and closed after a predetermined period (for example, 1 to 3 seconds) from the timing when the image is erased. With such a configuration, after the game ball is shot toward the second main game starting port electric auditory object B11d, until the shot game ball reaches the second main game starting port electric auditory object B11d. The first notification image can be displayed in consideration of the period, and when the player visually recognizes the first notification image, a game ball is shot toward the second main game starting opening electric auditors' product B11d. By the time the game ball that has been shot reaches the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d, it is possible to prevent a situation where a predetermined period has elapsed since the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d started to open. can do.

  Next, FIG. 56 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 of FIG. 4 in the third embodiment. First, the difference from the second embodiment is step 1314 (third) and step 1334 (third), that is, in step 1312, the CPUMC of the main control board M moves to the sub control board S side. After setting the hold generation command of 1 main game content determination random number, in step 1314 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M, the first main game hold number command (the hold number of the first main game side is added It is the information of the number of holdings on the first main game side which is set again, and the command transmitted to the sub-control board S side) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1322. In step 1332, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the second main game content determination random number hold generation command to the sub control board S side, and in step 1334 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M , Second main game hold number command (command of the second main game side hold number information that is set when the second main game side hold number is added, and is transmitted to the sub-control board S side) Is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 57 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display processing according to the subroutine of steps 1400 (1) and (2) of FIG. 8 in the third embodiment. First, the difference from the second embodiment is step 1407 (third) and step 1408 (third), that is, in step 1406, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the read main game side random number. Is deleted from the holding information and the remaining holding information is shifted (holding digestion), in step 1408 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the holding number command (sub-control board) relating to the digested holding. It is a command to the S side, and is the first main game hold number command when the hold of the first main game side is exhausted, and the second main game when the hold of the second main game side is exhausted. (Holding number command) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1410-1. On the other hand, if No in step 1407 (third), in other words, if the digested hold is the hold on the first main game side, step 1410 (third) is not performed and step 1410 is executed. Move to -1.

  Next, the main game table 3 shown in FIG. 58 is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B) according to the third embodiment. Is. The difference from the second embodiment is that, in particular, when the lottery result on the main game side is a loss, the distribution of the variable time differs depending on the number of holdings that exist. That is, when the number of holdings on the main game side is small, a relatively long variation time is selected.

  Next, FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 of FIG. 31 in the third embodiment. First, the differences from the second embodiment are steps 1627-1 (third) and 1627-2 (third). That is, in step 1626, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a game state information command (command to the sub control board S side) related to the special game, and then in step 1627-1 (third), main control The CPU MC of the board M determines whether or not the notified number (9 in this example) has been won in the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20). That is, the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) is closed by winning one more prize (in this example, it is closed when the winning number reaches ten) (a predetermined number (book). In the example, the number of notifications is 9), and it is determined whether or not the number of notifications has been reached. If Yes in step 1627-1 (third), in step 1627-2 (third), the CPUMC of the main control board M sends a command immediately before closing {command to the side of the sub control board S, first (first) 2) Set a command to the effect that the special winning opening C10 (C20) is about to be closed}, and proceeds to step 1628 (second). On the other hand, if No in step 1627-1 (third), the process proceeds to step 1628 (second) without setting the command immediately before closing.

  With the above configuration, the timing immediately before the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) is closed on the main control board M side based on the determination as to whether the winning number has reached the predetermined number. A command to that effect can be sent to the sub-control board side. It should be noted that the number of notifications is not limited to this example, and may be a value that is less than the predetermined number that is the condition for closing the special winning opening by two, or a value that is less by three. Further, as a configuration that can determine the number of game balls flowing down on the game board D35, "the number of game balls on the board + the number of game balls that have already entered the special winning opening ≥ the predetermined winning condition is a condition for closing When the requirement of "the number (for example, 10)" is satisfied, the third notification image regarding the firing position is deleted from the effect display device SG, or the mode is switched (the second notification image is set). Good. The opening pattern of the special winning opening is not limited to this example (for example, when the opening ending condition of the special winning opening is a one-ball entry or the like, it becomes a condition to transmit the command immediately before closing at the same time as opening. , When designing an effect for the purpose of surely winning (ball entering), it is designed not to send the command immediately before closing, and when it is difficult to expect an increase in the number of balls, closing with emphasis on performance It is possible to appropriately design by transmitting the immediately preceding command and erasing / switching the third notification image. Alternatively, the command immediately before closing may be transmitted in accordance with the opening pattern (the value of the clock timer for the opening time). Specifically, the command just before closing may be transmitted immediately before the special winning opening is closed (for example, 2 seconds before) based on the opening pattern, or immediately before closing due to winning the big winning opening as described above. It may be configured to be used together with the command. In addition, in the situation where the balls have been confirmed at the 9 winning holes (for example, the game balls on the board + the gaming balls that have already entered the winning holes = 9), "Aim for over-winning! It may be configured to display a notification image (a notification image instructing the player to aim for a ball exceeding a predetermined number of balls that is a condition for closing the special winning opening). In this case, when an over-winning is generated, an effect of celebrating the player may be executed. In the third embodiment, a command such as a command immediately before closing is transmitted from the main control board M to the sub-control board S, and when the sub-control board S side receives the command, a notification image is displayed based on the command. Although it is configured to execute display control, it receives information for determining the type of jackpot received from the main control board M side (such as a jackpot start demo command) and a valid entry command in each round (valid entry to the jackpot). The command transmitted when a ball is detected, the command transmitted when a valid ball is detected in the right general winning opening) It may be configured to execute the judgment according to the processing of the third embodiment and determine the command to be output to the sub-sub control board.

  Next, FIG. 60 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (second) of FIG. 46 in the third embodiment. First, the difference from the second embodiment is step 2650 (third), that is, when there is a new ball in the first main game starting opening A10 or the general winning opening P10, step 2747-6. , Or the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a voice saying "Right hit!" From the speaker right D24R, or in step 2747-12. , CHG different from the BGM and other effect sound effects are used, and the voice "Left hit!" Is output from the speaker left D24L, and then in step 2650 (third), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is described later. The game auxiliary effect display control process is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 61 is a flowchart of the game assistance effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 2650 (third) of FIG. 60 in the third embodiment. First, in step 2651, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the current game state is the non-time-reduced game state (whether or not the auxiliary game side game state is the non-time-reduced game state). ) Is determined. If Yes in step 2651, in step 2652, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a command immediately before closing from the main control board M side is received. If Yes in step 2652, in step 2654 the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the second notification image, and proceeds to step 2656. On the other hand, if No in step 2652, the process moves to step 2656. Next, in step 2656, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the electric accessory release command from the main control board M side is received. If Yes in step 2656, in step 2658, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the first notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG (the second notification image is continuously displayed. ), The process proceeds to step 2660. On the other hand, if No in step 2656, the process moves to step 2660. Next, in step 2660, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the electric accessory closing command from the main control board M side is received. If Yes in step 2660, in step 2662 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the first notification image (right-handed) (only the second notification image is displayed), and then The process proceeds to {process of step 2750 (second)}. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2660, the process shifts to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}.

  Further, in the case of No in step 2651, in other words, when the current game state is the time-reduced game state, in step 2668, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the current second number based on the second main game hold number command. Check the number of main games held. Next, in step 2672, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the second main game holding number is less than or equal to a predetermined number (one in this example). If Yes in step 2672, in step 2674, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the first notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG, and the next process {step 2750 (second) } To move. In addition, in the case of No in step 2672, in other words, when the second main game holding number is two or more, in step 2676, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the display of the first notification image (right-handed). The command is set, and the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}. In this example, the first notification image (right hit) is displayed when the second main game hold is less than or equal to the predetermined number (one in this example) in the time shortening game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to display the first notification image (right hitting) when the auxiliary game holding number is less than or equal to a specific number (for example, one) in the time reduction game state. In the figure, the first notification image is displayed when the second main game hold is less than or equal to a predetermined number in the time reduction game state, but the second main game hold is displayed in the time reduction game state. If the game playability is significantly impaired when it becomes 0 (when it is disadvantageous for the player to hit the first main game symbol in the time-reduced game state, etc.), the second It is preferable that the notification image displayed when the number of held main games is equal to or less than the predetermined number is the fifth notification image.

  With the above-described configuration, (1) the second notification image that is right-handed or left-handed is erased immediately before the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) is closed during execution of the special game. , (2) In the non-time shortening game state (when the auxiliary game short time flag is off), the first notification image (right-handed) is displayed during the opening of the second main game starting opening electric accessory B11d which is long open. 3) In the time-reduced game state, when the second main game holding number is less than or equal to a predetermined number (one in this example), the first notification image (right-handed) is displayed, thereby reducing the time-reduced game. In the state, it is possible to assist the execution of the fluctuation of the second main game symbol without interruption, and it is possible to provide a user-friendly model. The second main game holding number which is a condition for displaying or erasing the first notification image (right hit) is not limited to this example, and may be two, for example, or the second main game holding number. It can be changed according to the upper limit number and the like. Furthermore, when the second main game holding number exceeds the predetermined number, the first notification image (right hit) is configured to be erased, but the invention is not limited to this, and the first notification image (right hit) is displayed. More passive display, for example, black and white display, change the position, size, etc. to change to a more inconspicuous display, etc. May be displayed (the same configuration may be applied to the auxiliary game holding number).

  Further, only as a requirement that the second main game hold number is a predetermined number (for example, 2) or less, or only when the auxiliary game hold number is a predetermined number (for example, 1) or less, The fifth notification image may be displayed. As for the timing of the notification, the notification may be performed when the immediate requirement is satisfied, or the flag may be turned on and the notification may be performed from the start of the next variation when the requirement is satisfied. Further, as a requirement for erasing, a configuration can be adopted in which erasing is performed after a lapse of a predetermined time or when the number of holdings reaches an upper limit. In the case where the fifth notification image is displayed for a certain period of time and then erased, for example, when the number of holdings on the main game side is 0 and there is a fluctuation on the second main game side, or the first main game side In the case of a variation on the game side, in a variation with a relatively long variation time, the period for displaying the fifth notification image is set to be a relatively long period (for example, until the first stop timing of the decorative symbol) However, on the other hand, the fifth notification image may be erased in a relatively short period (for example, 1.5 seconds to 3 seconds) during a short-term fluctuation. In particular, when the second main game side is configured to be advantageous to the player, no change is made in the loss variation on the first main game side, or the color of the fifth notification image for right-handing is changed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a noticeable difference for making the fifth notification image noticeable is provided in the form of the fifth notification image when the first main game side changes and when the second main game side changes. Further, in the case of super reach or the like, the fifth notification image may be erased, or, as a passive aspect, it may be configured not to reduce the interest of the effect. In addition, with the display of the reach and the like, as a configuration for displaying the notification image, the degree of expectation of the special game (the amount of profit for the player, for example, transition to the probability variation game state after the end of the special game) The degree of expectation) may be indicated by the difference in the displayed color, or if the degree of reliability is high, the degree of expectation may be hidden and the degree of reliability may be indicated. When the mode is changed and suggested for such reliability, the second notification image and the fifth notification image are changed to a passive mode (small display, display in the corner of the effect display device SG, etc.). Therefore, it is preferable to adopt a mode in which the interest of the effect is less affected. In the second embodiment, the display mode of the notification image on the side of the sub-control board S is determined based on the information from the side of the main control board M. However, the display mode of the notification image on the side of the main control board M is determined. The display and its mode may be determined and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control board S side.

  Further, in the game auxiliary effect display control processing shown in FIG. 61, when the display of the first notification image is controlled based on the number of holding balls involved in the auxiliary game as described above, the auxiliary game symbol and the main Since the game symbol can change at the same time, the change effect display of the main game symbol and the first notice displayed at the timing immediately after the notification condition of the first notification image relating to the auxiliary game hold number is satisfied. It may not be appropriate to display the image overlaid (for example, during reach production or when the main game symbol is stopped). Therefore, the display of the first notification image according to the number of auxiliary game holding balls is only set a flag when the notification start condition is satisfied, and when the timing to appropriately notify has come (for example, when the next main game symbol starts changing) It is preferable to control so that the notification is started. In addition, when controlling in this way, after turning on the flag, when the big hit is started by the main game symbol that is fluctuating at that time, the number of auxiliary game holding balls during the reach production period and the remaining fluctuation period By controlling the flag to be turned off when the number becomes equal to or more than the predetermined number, it is possible to prevent the first notification image from being displayed at an inappropriate timing.

(Fourth Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance such as the first main game starting opening or a general winning opening, the appropriate game ball is not fired along with the progress of the game. When it is determined that the notification image is displayed, such a configuration is not limited to the second embodiment. A configuration different from the second embodiment as the configuration for displaying the notification image when it is determined that the appropriate game balls have not been fired along with the progress of the game is set as the fourth embodiment and the second embodiment. Only the differences will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 62 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 of FIG. 31 in the fourth embodiment. The difference from the second embodiment is step 1627-3 (fourth), step 1627-4 (fourth), step 1633-1 (fourth), and step 1633-2 (fourth), that is, , In step 1626, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a game state information command (command to the sub-control board S side) related to the special game, and in step 1627-3 (fourth), the main control board The CPUMC of M determines whether or not there is a ball to the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20). In the case of Yes in step 1627-3 (fourth), in step 1627-4 (fourth), the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the round entry number counter MP70c (the game ball that entered the special winning opening during the round). 1 is added to the counter value of the number counter), and the process proceeds to step 1628 (second). On the other hand, if No in step 1627-3 (fourth), the process proceeds to step 1628 (second). Further, in step 1632 (second), the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the first (second) special winning opening, and then in step 1633-1 (fourth), the CPUMC of the main control board M A round ball number command (a command to the sub-control board S side, which is a command relating to the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening by the end of the round in each round) is set. Next, in step 1633-2 (fourth), the CPUMC of the main control board M clears the round entry number counter MP70c to zero, and proceeds to step 1634.

  Next, FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (fourth) of FIG. 46 in the fourth embodiment. First, in step 2748-1, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the gaming state is the time shortening gaming state. If Yes in step 2748-1, CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to display the second notification image on the effect display device SG in step 2748-2, and the next process {step 2750 (second) Processing}. Further, in the case of No in step 2748-1, in step 2748-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the special game is being executed. If Yes in step 2748-3, in step 2550 (fourth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a special game notification image display control process, which will be described later, and the next process {step 2750 (second) Process}. On the other hand, if No in step 2748-3, the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 64 is a flowchart of the during-special-game notification image display control process according to the subroutine of step 2550 (fourth) of FIG. 63 in the fourth embodiment. First, in step 2552, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the opening mode of the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) in the special game based on the received launch instruction command. Next, in step 2554, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the first round is being executed. If Yes in step 2554, the process moves to step 2564. On the other hand, if No in step 2554, in step 2556 the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the previous round is a long open round. If Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current round is a long open round. If Yes in step 2558, in step 2560, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S enters the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) in the previous round based on the received round entry number command. Check the number. Next, in step 2562, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the number of balls entered into the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) is less than or equal to a predetermined value (two balls in this example). judge. If Yes in step 2562, the process moves to step 2566. On the other hand, if No in step 2556, step 2558, or step 2562, the process moves to step 2564. Next, in step 2564, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the second notification image on the effect display device SG, and proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}. Next, in step 2566, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG, and performs the next process {process of 2750 (second)}. Transition.

  With the above-described configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, during the execution of the special game, the special winning opening is opened by the long opening pattern in the running round (the game ball to the special winning opening is Despite the release pattern that allows easy entry, if a predetermined number (3 in this example) of game balls have not entered at the end of the round, a command from the main control board M side Based on the above, a fifth notification image (for example, an image for relatively positively informing the player as compared with the second notification image) is displayed, and the player is caused to shoot the game ball to an appropriate launch position. It will notify that profit can be obtained. In other words, while the special game is being executed, it is possible to prevent the number of payouts in the special game from being significantly reduced without recognizing that the player should make a right-hand hit during the special game, and a user-friendly model. can do.

  The modes of the fifth notification image and the second notification image are that the player has the fifth notification image (relatively positive display) and the second notification image (relatively negative display). It is not limited to these as long as it can be recognized. For example, the second notification image may be displayed in an area separately provided outside the effect display device SG. The fifth notification image may not be displayed and only the effect by voice or light may be added. Further, the number of incoming balls that is a condition for executing the notification (warning) is not limited, and the notification may be performed only when there is no single incoming ball. In addition, in this example, when the special winning opening is long open for two consecutive rounds, it is configured to determine the entry to the special winning opening in the previous round and execute the fifth notification image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where there is only a predetermined value or less in one of the long open rounds, the fifth notification image (a notification image in a relatively positive manner) may be displayed thereafter. Alternatively, it may be configured to display at the start of the first long opening round thereafter. Further, as the timing for deleting the fifth notification image, the display may be continued during the long open round depending on the requirement, or in the long open round, a special winning opening exceeding a predetermined value (two in this example) It may be configured such that it is erased when there is a ball entering or is erased when a predetermined time elapses. In this example, based on the information from the main control board M side (for example, the count number of the round ball count MP70c and the firing instruction command), the display is executed as the processing on the sub control board S side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode, the display timing, etc. may be determined by the processing on the main control board M side, and the command regarding the instruction display may be transmitted to the sub control board S side. . In the case of configuring the display mode of the notification image in the next round to be different depending on the number of game balls entering the special winning opening in the previous round during the jackpot execution, for example, to the big winning opening in the previous round When the number of balls entered is less than or equal to 3 and the fifth notification image is displayed in the next round, on the main control board M side, data relating to the number of balls entered in the previous round ( For example, in the case of 3 balls, the logical product of "00000011") and the mask data (for example, "11111100") is calculated, and when the operation result is 0, it is determined that the number of balls entered is 3 balls or less. The sub-control board S side may have a counter value related to the number of balls entered into the special winning opening in the previous round that is equal to or less than a predetermined value, and may relate to the start of the next round. The fifth notification image may be displayed when the firing instruction command is received from the main control board M side.

(Modification 1 from the fourth embodiment)
In the fourth embodiment, the configuration for issuing a warning (notifying) that a player should play a right-handed game in order to prevent the player from obtaining a valid payout during the execution of the special game has been described in detail. The manner of notifying the player of the launch of the game ball in the special game being executed is not limited to this. Another example of such a notification mode will be described as a first modification from the fourth embodiment, and only the modifications from the fourth embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 65 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step (fourth) of FIG. 46 in the first modification from the fourth embodiment. The change from the fourth embodiment is step 2784-4 (fourth variation 1), that is, in steps 2748-1 and 2748-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S is in the non-time shortening game state. Yes, and after determining that the special game is not being executed, at step 2748-4 (fourth variable 1), the notification image changing flag (when it is on, the display mode of the second notification image may change) Then, the process goes to the next process {step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 66 is a flowchart of the special game notification image display control process according to the subroutine of step 2550 (fourth) of FIG. 65 in the first modification from the fourth embodiment. First, changes from the fourth embodiment are as follows: Step 2568 (fourth variation 1), Steps 2570 (fourth variation 1) to 2574 (fourth variation 1), and Steps 2578 (fourth variation 1) to 2584. (Fourth Modification 1), that is, in step 2552, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S opens the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) of the special game based on the received launch instruction command. After confirming the mode, in step 2568 (fourth variation 1), the CPU SC of the sub control substrate S determines whether or not the notification image changing flag is turned off. If Yes in step 2568 (fourth variation 1), the process moves to step 2554. On the other hand, if No in step 2568 (fourth variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2578 (fourth variation 1). Further, in step 2560, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S confirms the number of balls entered into the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) in the previous round based on the received round ball number command, In step 2570 (fourth variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines that the number of balls to enter the first (second) special winning opening C10 (C20) is equal to or more than a predetermined value (11 balls in this example). It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 2570 (fourth variation 1), in step 2572 (fourth variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S changes the display mode of the second notification image being displayed by one step (for details, Set the command to display (see below). Next, in step 2574 (fourth variation 1), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns on the notification image changing flag, and proceeds to the next process {step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, in step 2578 (fourth variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not this round is a long open round. If Yes in step 2578 (4th variation 1), in step 2580 (4th variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the first (second) number in the previous round based on the received round entry number command. ) Check the number of balls that entered the special winning opening. Next, in step 2582 (fourth variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines that the number of balls entered into the first (second) special winning opening is a predetermined value (the entrance into which the large winning opening is closed). It is the number of balls that exceeds the number of balls, in other words, the number of balls that will result in over-winning, and in this example, it is determined whether or not it is 11 balls or more. If Yes in step 2582 (fourth variation 1), in step 2584 (fourth variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S changes the display mode of the second notification image being displayed by one step and displays the command. Is set and the process proceeds to the next process {step 2750 (second)}. In addition, also in the case of No in step 2578 (fourth variation 1) or step 2582 (fourth variation 1), the process proceeds to the next process {step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, the table in the upper part of the figure is a table showing an example of transition of the display mode of the second notification image. As shown in the figure, during execution of the special game, the second notification image is displayed as a stage 1 in a display mode without characters as in the upper part of the display image diagram of the notification image shown on the upper right of the figure. . Further, as stage 2 of the above-described "one-step change" mode, one character (one character in this example) is displayed together with the second notification image, as shown in the lower part of the display image diagram of the notification image. ing. Further, from step 3 to step 5, the number of characters displayed together with the second notification image will increase one by one. Incidentally, in step 2584 (fourth variation 1), when the display mode of the second notification image is four characters (that is, stage 5), the mode of the second notification image is not changed any more. ing. With the above-described configuration, in the first modification from the fourth embodiment, the notification image in this example is limited to a mode of notifying (warning) the player when an appropriate game is not executed. Instead, the player is a method of technical intervention (for example, also called “over prize”), in which the special winning opening is closed by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball during the execution of the special game. Therefore, if a relatively large number of payouts are successfully obtained during the execution of the special game, it is possible to perform an effect that celebrates the player. It can be configured to fuel a player's satisfaction.

  The mode of the second notification image is not limited to this example, and the color and gradation of the second notification image may be changed, the character may be changed as the number of steps increases, and a stepwise effect effect (for example, It is also possible to change the color or perform an effect in which the periphery of the second notification image shines). Further, in the case where the notification image is the long open round next time, if there is a predetermined number of or more incoming balls (11 or more balls in this example) in the previous round, and this time is the long open round. In the above, the second notification image is changed in a stepwise manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when there is a predetermined number of balls or more, that is, an "over prize", the display mode of the second notification image is changed. As a stepwise change, the number of times the "over prize" has been successful until the final round may be continuously displayed. Further, the timing of changing the display may be the time when the "over prize" is detected. It should be noted that if all the "over prizes" are successful in the long open round, a separate effect ("Congratulations!" Or blessing by voice) may be provided. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the case where the "over-winning prize" is successful, and the second notification image may be changed stepwise when the round is completed by entering a specific number of balls or less. In addition, when the "over prize" occurs, it can be applied as an effect that gives advance notice of whether or not there is a big hit hold among the hold for the second main game that is consumed after the end of the special game. For example, each time an "over-winning prize" occurs in each long-opening round, whether or not there is a big hit on the hold for the second main game, a big hit pattern at the time of a big hit, a big hit performance being executed, etc. By using a lottery table that is different depending on the information, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of characters (one or more persons are increased), and a big jackpot is held for the second main game. It may be possible to increase the expectation for something (when it reaches the final stage, it is confirmed that there is a big hit in the hold).

(Fifth Embodiment)
In the second to fourth embodiments, the notification, warning, and blessing images relating to the progress of the game are displayed based on the command (information) from the main control board M side, but the progress of the game to the player. The mode of notifying about is not limited to this. Furthermore, in addition to the information from the main control board M side, as an example of a mode in which the player is informed of the progress of the game as processing on the side of the sub control board S particularly in the standby state, a fifth embodiment will be described below. Only the differences from the second embodiment will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 67 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board S side (particularly, the sub-main control unit SM side) in the fifth embodiment. The difference from the second embodiment is step 2450 (fifth), that is, in step 2450 (fifth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a standby demo display control process described later, The process moves to step 2100.

  Next, FIG. 68 is a flowchart of the standby demo display control process according to the subroutine of step 2450 (fifth) of FIG. 67 in the fifth embodiment. First, in step 2452, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the game has been executed for a predetermined period (for example, 180 seconds) or longer. Here, whether or not the game is not executed is determined by various ball entry detection commands from the main control board M side {auxiliary game start opening entry detection command, first (second) main game opening entry Detecting a ball detection command, a general winning opening detection command, etc., or detecting the operation of the firing handle D44 (the level data transmitted from the main control board M side regarding the handle touch condition is continuously detected in the detection period of the predetermined period). Whether or not the game is executed is determined by the ON information). If Yes in step 2452, in step 2454, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the standby demonstration flag is off. If Yes in step 2454, in steps 2456 and 2458, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to display a standby demo display and also sets a command to display a standby demo background. The standby demonstration display and the standby demonstration background are configured to be displayed in front of the first notification image and the second notification image. That is, for example, when the game is not executed for a predetermined period (180 seconds in this example) under the condition that the second notification image is displayed during the time shortening game state, the standby demo display and the standby demo are displayed. The display of the background makes the second notification image invisible. Next, in step 2459, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S starts a standby demo timer MP90t {a timer related to a standby demo display (background) and an increment timer}. Next, in step 2460, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the standby demonstration flag, and proceeds to step 2470. On the other hand, if No in step 2454, the process moves to step 2470. If No in step 2452, in steps 2462 and 2464, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the standby demo display and also a command to erase the display of the standby demo background. . Next, in step 2466, the CPU SC of the sub control board S stops and resets the standby demo timer MP90t (increment timer). Next, in step 2468, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the standby demonstration flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2100).

  Next, in step 2470, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the timer value of the standby demo timer MP90t has reached the mode change value (30 seconds in this example). If Yes in step 2470, in step 2472 the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the standby demo background, and proceeds to the processing of step 2474. Even if No in step 2470, the process moves to step 2474. Next, in step 2474, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the timer value of the standby demo timer MP90t has reached the revolution value (for example, 60 seconds). If Yes in step 2474, in step 2476, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying a standby demo background. Next, in step 2478, the CPUSC of the sub control board S resets and starts the timer value of the standby demo timer MP90t (increment timer), and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2100). Even if No in step 2474, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2100).

  With the above configuration, the command (information) from the main control board M side and / or the processing on the sub control board S side relating to the execution of the game causes the game to be played for a predetermined period (180 seconds in this example). If it is not executed, the display of the standby demo display (background) can be executed. Further, when the game is not executed, the standby demo display is continuously displayed, while the standby demo background is intermittently executed (30 seconds in every 30 seconds in this example). Although the standby demo display and the standby demo background are configured to be displayed in front of the first notification image and the second notification image, the present invention is not limited to this and may be configured to be displayed simultaneously in the same layer. Alternatively, only the second notification image may be displayed in front of the standby demo display and the standby demo background. In addition, a second effect display device may be provided so that it can be displayed in a different area.

  Next, FIG. 69 is an example of a standby demo image diagram in the fifth embodiment. First, from the upper left of the figure, in the time-saving game state, the second notification image (at the upper end of the effect display device SG, the character "→ right strike →") is displayed, the decorative pattern The fluctuation of stops and the lost design stops. Next, by continuing the state where the game is not executed for 180 seconds, the standby demo display and the standby demo background are displayed in the upper center of the figure, and the display of the decorative pattern and the second notification image become invisible. . Furthermore, when 30 seconds elapse without executing the game, the standby demo background is erased, and the display of the decorative pattern and the second notification image can be visually recognized. The standby demo display remains displayed on the front surface of the decorative pattern at the same time. Next, if 30 seconds elapse without further execution of the game, the standby demo background is displayed again in the entire area of the effect display device SG, and the display of the decorative pattern and the second notification image become invisible. Become. Next, when the firing handle D44 is operated by the player, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S receives the detection signal from the firing handle D44, it is determined that the game has been executed, and the standby demonstration display and the standby demonstration background are displayed. The display is erased, and the display of the decorative pattern and the second notification image become visible.

  With the above-mentioned configuration, in the fifth embodiment, when the game is not executed for a predetermined period, the player can be displayed that the game is waiting, and the mode is changed periodically. Then, the present game state and the like can be recognized. Also, by configuring the display priority of the notification image to be lower than the standby demo display and the standby demo background, the standby demo display and the standby demo background displayed by determining that the game is not progressing are being displayed. In other words, during the standby demonstration, by configuring so that the notification image is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the situation of the game from being grasped while not playing the game, and to reduce the data capacity. You will also be able to. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and if the player is relatively advantageous in the time reduction game state, the standby demo display and the standby demo background display are executed only during the time reduction game state. It may be obtained, or the mode can be configured to be different between the time-reduced game state and the non-time-reduced game state (in the non-time-reduced game state, the standby demo background is partially displayed, etc.) , A negative notification image, etc.). In addition, it is preferable to continue the notification of the launch instruction display unit HS and the notification of sorting by the accessory, and the demo display and the demo background are not erased periodically, but the standby demo display and the standby are displayed. While the demo background is continuously displayed, the display priority of the decorative pattern and the second notification image is raised (it may be displayed on the entire surface of the standby demo display. In addition, the standby demo display and the standby demo background (animation etc.) As a routine in which execution is repeated, a period for displaying a game state or the like when the game is stopped (for example, a decorative pattern or a second notification image) may be provided separately, or a game state or the like when the game is stopped ( For example, a separate timer for displaying a decorative pattern or a second notification image) may be provided, and a standby time may be provided until redisplay of the standby demo background and the standby demo display routine. As a configuration for detecting the operation of the firing handle D44, only the information of whether or not the firing handle D44 is operated (Yes or No) is transmitted from the main control board M side to the sub control board S side. It is preferable that the information regarding the allocation regarding the operation (emission intensity, etc.) is configured not to be transmitted, and the notification content regarding the allocation is processed (generally determined) on the sub-control board S side. On the control board M side, when the flag regarding hitting is changed, hitting information is transmitted based on the touch of the steering wheel, and if the firing position is immediately notified, it is a big hit to the player in advance. A situation in which it is perceived (for example, in a gaming machine related to parallel lottery, the game state is shortened from the game state by non-time by the second main game symbol being stopped and displayed at the timing during the change of the first main game symbol. When the display switches from right-handed to left-handed when transitioning to the shortened gaming state, or in the gaming machine that transitions the gaming state at the start of variation, by the touching information sent by retouching the handle earlier during the variation In some cases, the game state transition may be inferred based on the notification of the recommended firing position), and the notification image displayed when the firing handle D44 is operated is predetermined. It may also be configured to be erased by the time display.Also, when the standby demonstration display and the standby demo background are displayed during the time-saving game state, and when the notification image is re-displayed by the operation of the firing handle D44, the voice is simultaneously output. The standby demo display or standby demo background is informed (especially when The first notification display may be executed when the requirement of (1) notification is satisfied. When the notification image is displayed by operating the firing handle D44, the display of the notification image may be erased after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, when the notification image is erased 5 seconds after the operation of the firing handle D44, even if the firing handle D44 is operated again 3 seconds after the notification image is displayed, the first firing handle D44 is operated. The notification image may be deleted 5 seconds after the operation of. With such a configuration, it is not displayed more than necessary, and even if the player unexpectedly releases the firing handle D44, it is not displayed more than necessary.

(Sixth Embodiment)
In the present embodiment to the fifth embodiment, the mode for urging the player to properly operate the game machine for the proper progress of the game has been described in detail, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In particular, regarding the right-handed and left-handed instruction displays, whether or not the instruction image being executed is correct is judged on the side of the sub-control board S, and if it is not appropriate, a correction display can be made. As the sixth embodiment, only the differences from the first modification from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (second) of FIG. 46 in the sixth embodiment. The difference from the first modification from the second embodiment is that step 2747-1 (sixth), step 2747-2 (sixth), step 2748-1 (sixth), and step 2350 (sixth). Yes, that is, in step 2747-1 (sixth), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S confirms the game state. Next, in step 2747-2 (sixth), the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the time-reduced game state or the special game is being executed. If Yes in step 2747-2 (sixth), the process moves to step 2747-3. On the other hand, if No in step 2747-2 (sixth), the process proceeds to step 2250 (second variation 1). Further, in step 2747-8, step 2747-9, or step 2747-13, after the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets the command to be displayed in the fourth notification image, in step 2748-1 (sixth), The CPUSC of the sub-control board S temporarily stores, in the RAM area of the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, information regarding whether the various notification images indicate left-handing or right-handing. Next, in step 2350 (sixth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a notification image confirmation process described later, and proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 71 is a flowchart of the notification image confirmation process according to the subroutine of step 2350 (sixth) of FIG. 70 in the sixth embodiment. First, in step 2352, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the received firing instruction command and confirms whether the command is a right-handed command or a left-handed command. Next, at step 2353, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether the various notification images temporarily stored in the RAM area of the CPUSC of the sub-control board S indicate left-handed or right-handed. Check the information. Next, in step 2354, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the information regarding the confirmed various notification images is information regarding left-handedness. If Yes in step 2354, in step 2356, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the firing instruction command is a command relating to left-handed driving. If Yes in step 2356, in step 2358, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S erases the display of the first notification image and displays the second notification image and the fourth notification image in the display mode for right-handing, The process moves to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2354, in step 2360, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the firing instruction command is a command regarding right-handed stroke. If Yes in step 2360, in step 2362, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S erases the display of the first notification image and displays the second notification image and the fourth notification image in the display mode related to left-handing, The process moves to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}. In addition, in step 2362, when the second notification image is configured as “non-display = instruct left-handed instruction”, the second notification image may be hidden. On the other hand, if No in step 2356 or step 2360, the process proceeds to the next process {process of step 2750 (second)}.

  With the above configuration, information received from the main control board M side (command for right-handing or command for left-handing) and information temporarily stored on the sub-control board S side (right-handing instruction) Information regarding whether or not left-handing is instructed) or information regarding whether left-handing is instructed) (whether the information (command) relates to right-handing or the information (command) relating to left-handing does not match) In this case, based on the command from the main control board M, the first notification image is erased, and in the second notification image and the fourth notification image, the display mode relating to right-handing → the display mode relating to left-handing, It is possible to change the display mode from the left-handed display mode to the right-handed display mode. In this way, it is possible to make appropriate corrections so as not to notify an incorrect launch position that would be disadvantageous to the player, and a user-friendly gaming machine can be provided. Further, the first notification image is configured to be immediately deleted when the information (command) related to right-handing or the information (command) related to left-handing does not match. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being continuously notified with incorrect information regarding the game state on the main game side. In this example, the configuration is such that the immediate correction is performed based on the instruction from the main control board M, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that all the displayed notification images are erased (sent next time. Redisplay based on new command). It is preferable that a buffer dedicated to the instruction display is provided on the side of the sub-control board S, and the buffer is referred to at a necessary timing when the notification image is displayed. As described above, regarding the first notification image, when the command from the main control board M side and the content regarding the firing instruction do not match, the display on the sub control board S side is deleted, while the second notification image and the second notification image are displayed. For the 4 notification images, if the command from the main control board M side and the content regarding the firing instruction do not match, based on the command received from the main control board M side (based on the game state of the main control board M side ) The display on the side of the sub-control board S is immediately corrected and notified. When the command from the main control board M does not match the content related to the firing instruction, based on the notification image that erases the display on the sub control board S side and the command received from the main control board M side (main control board The combination with the notification image that immediately corrects and notifies the display on the sub-control board S side (based on the game state on the M side) is not limited to this example, and may be appropriately changed. When the contents of the first notification image and the second notification image, which are the notification images that are relatively conspicuous to the player (the display area is large), do not match the command from the main control board M and the content related to the firing instruction. The fourth notification image, which is a notification image relatively inconspicuous to the player (small display area) as a notification image for erasing the display on the sub-control board S side, is If the contents related to the launch instruction do not match, the display on the sub control board S side is immediately corrected based on the command received from the main control board M side (based on the game state on the main control board M side). You may comprise so that it may become a notification image to notify. By doing so, unlike the configuration shown in FIG. 71 in which the second notification image is switched based on the firing instruction command, the display timing of the notification image on the effect that makes the display prominent is set to the main control board. It becomes possible to shift the timing from the game state transition on the M side.

Further, regarding the transmission of the command from the main control board M side, it can be configured as follows.
(1) A flag relating to betting that changes according to a game state (a time-reduced game state, a probability variation game state, a special game being executed, etc.) is provided, and a command corresponding to the flag is transmitted to the sub-control board S side. ..
(2) At the timing when the flag relating to the sorting may change, the flag is transmitted each time even if there is no actual change.
(3) The above timings are "when power is restored", "when lost design is stopped", "when special game starts", "when special winning opening starts", when "special winning opening is closed" and "special playing" At the end of ”, etc.
(4) The flag related to the sorting is also output to an external terminal (for example, a test terminal).

(Seventh embodiment)
In the modified example 1 from the second embodiment, with respect to the position at which the player shoots the game ball, an improper entrance is confirmed within a predetermined period after confirming the entrance of the game ball at the improper launch position. When the confirmation is continuously performed, the notification image is displayed and the notification by voice is executed each time, but the configuration of the notification (warning) is not limited to this. Regarding the configuration capable of continuing the notification (continuation) until the mode to be notified (warned) is resolved or for a predetermined period, the difference from the first modification from the second embodiment will be described below as the seventh embodiment. Only detailed.

  First, FIG. 72 is a flowchart of the right-handed image display control process according to the subroutine of step 2150 (second variation 1) in FIG. 51 in the seventh embodiment. Differences from the first modification from the second embodiment are step 2167 (seventh), step 2168 (seventh), and steps 2173 (seventh) to step 2182 (seventh), that is, step 2167. In (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the right-handing warning execution flag (when a predetermined number of balls are detected at the first main game starting opening A10 in a situation where right-handing should be performed). Flag) is off. If Yes in step 2167 (seventh), the process proceeds to step 2152, and if No in step 2167 (seventh), the process proceeds to step 2176 (seventh). If the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines in step 2164 that the counter value of the first start-up entrance rate counter MP61c is equal to or greater than the notification value (two), in step 2168 (seventh), The CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2170, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a sound "Right hit!" From the speaker right D24R. Next, in step 2173 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the right-handing warning execution flag. In step 2174 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops and resets the first starting opening confirmation timer MP21t, and proceeds to step 2171. Further, in the case of No in step 2167 (seventh), in other words, when the right-handing warning execution flag is on, in step 2176 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the right-handing warning end condition. It is determined whether or not is satisfied.

Here, the right-handing warning end condition is, for example, (1) when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the fifth notification image and the sound output timing, (2) from the main control board M side to the right side of the game board. Receives passage information of the sensors provided in the structure to be placed (general winning entrance entrance detection command, big winning entrance entrance detection command, second starting entrance entrance detection command, auxiliary game starting entrance entrance detection command, etc.) When, or when the game ball is detected by the production control sensor on the right side of the board, or (3) the main control board accompanying the game state change such as the occurrence of a big hit or the shortened time game state / probability fluctuation game state When a right-handed firing instruction command is received from the M side, either of is satisfied. If Yes in step 2176 (seventh), in step 2178 (seventh) the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the fifth notification image (right-handed). Next, in step 2180 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops outputting the sound "Right Strike!" From the speaker right D24R. Next, in step 2182 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the right-handing warning execution flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-7). The following conditions may be set as the right-handed warning end condition.
(A) It may be the time when the symbol fluctuation at the time when the notification by the fifth notification image (right hitting) is started, or the time when the next fluctuation is started.
(B) After the notification by the fifth notification image (right hit) is started, a specific effect (super reach with a high jackpot expectation degree, high expectation notice effect before reach, pseudo continuous variation is executed during symbol change. When the first temporary stop of the decorative pattern in the symbol variation) occurs (C) When the power is restored (D) After a certain number of symbol variations (for example, starting notification or the Nth variation (N is an integer)) At the start or stop. N is the total number of fluctuations of the first main game or the second main game)
Note that the timing as described above is the right-handing warning end condition for ending the right-handing warning image display (fifth notification image), but with the right-handing image warning display, voice or a lamp member of the gaming machine frame is used. If a warning is displayed at the same time, the user may be alerted by a sound or the like regarding the recommended firing position without synchronizing with the end of the image. Further, between a plurality of fluctuations immediately after the transition of the game state, for example, in the case of either the first main game hold or the second main game hold that is preferentially digested, it may be configured to notify.

  Next, the lower part of the figure is an example of a display image diagram of the notification images for the fifth notification image (right-handed) and the fifth notification image (left-handed). In the fifth notification image (right-handed), a right-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is pasted) with the character "right-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. It is a mode. Further, in the fifth notification image (left-handed), a left-pointing arrow (a texture with a diagonal striped pattern is attached) marked with "left-handed" is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device SG. It is a mode that is performed. Note that the display mode is not limited to these, and may be any mode as long as the player can be clearly notified of a right-handed or left-handed instruction.

  Next, FIG. 73 is a flowchart of the left-handed image display control process according to the subroutine of step 2250 (second variation 1) in FIG. 51 in the seventh embodiment. Differences from the first modification from the second embodiment are step 2267 (seventh), step 2268 (seventh), and step 2273 (seventh) to step 2282 (seventh), that is, step At 2267 (seventh), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the left-handing warning execution flag is off. If Yes in step 2267 (seventh), the process proceeds to step 2252, and if No in step 2267 (seventh), the process proceeds to step 2276 (seventh). In addition, in step 2264, if the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines that the counter value of the general winning hole entry rate counter MP62c is equal to or larger than the notification value (two pieces), in step 2268 (seventh) The CPU SC of the control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (left-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2270, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs the sound "left-handed!" From the speaker left D24L. Next, in step 2273 (seventh), the CPU SC of the sub control board S turns on the left-handing warning execution flag. In step 2274 (seventh), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S stops and resets the general winning opening confirmation timer MP22t, and proceeds to step 2271. Further, in the case of No in step 2267 (seventh), in other words, when the left-handing warning execution flag is on, in step 2276 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the left-handing warning end condition. Is determined to have been satisfied.

  Here, the left-handing warning termination condition is, for example, (1) when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the fifth notification image (left-handing) and the audio output timing, (2) from the main control board M side. Detection information on the structure arranged on the left side of the game board (first main game start opening entrance detection command, left general winning opening entrance detection command (when a general winning opening is provided on the left side of the game board), left side When the auxiliary game start entrance ball detection command (when the auxiliary game start opening is provided on the left side of the game board) is received, or (Excluding those that shift to a state, etc.) or when a firing instruction command related to left-handing is received from the main control board M side such as the end of a time-reduced game state / probability variation game state, it will be satisfied by either . If Yes in step 2276 (seventh), in step 2278 (seventh), the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the fifth notification image (left-handed). Next, in step 2280 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops outputting the sound "Left-handed!" From the speaker right D24R. Next, in step 2282 (seventh), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the left-handing warning execution flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-13). Even if No in step 2276 (seventh), the process moves to the next process (process of step 2747-13).

  With the above configuration, in the seventh embodiment, when the player continuously detects the launch of the game ball at an inappropriate launch position in the progress of the game, the game is placed at the normal launch position. The display indicating the correct firing position is continuously executed until the ball is in a firing state or for a predetermined period.

  It should be noted that the fifth notification image is displayed in an inconspicuous mode (small in the corner of the effect display device SG, etc., after a relatively short time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed since the notification (display) was started. It is desirable that the mode be changed stepwise so that the data is erased after a relatively long period (for example, 15 to 30 seconds) after being changed to (4). In addition, the same applies to voice, and it is possible to adopt a configuration in which notification is given by voice only for the first short period (2 to 3 seconds). In the case of such a configuration, when the variation time of the decorative symbol is a shortened variation (for example, 3 seconds), when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, when the fifth notification image is displayed in duplicate, the stop is performed. Since the pattern becomes invisible, the fifth notification image may be forcibly erased after the first short period (2 to 3 seconds) has elapsed. Further, as the processing in the case of such a shortened change, the fifth notification image may be continuously displayed over the next change (for example, in the change in the number of holdings 4, the fifth notification image is changed). If it is displayed, the display is executed in advance in two fluctuations, the right-handing warning execution flag is left on, and the timer for measuring the ending condition is temporarily hidden from the fifth notification image. Do not renew during the period).

  In the seventh embodiment, as a condition for executing the notification (warning) display, the notification (warning) display can be executed when the launch of the game ball to the inappropriate launch position is continuously detected. However, the condition for displaying the notification (warning) is not limited to this. A warning (notification) is issued for the launch of a game ball to an inappropriate launch position at the time of transition from right hitting → left hitting or left hitting → right hitting such as transition of game state or execution of special game. As for the configuration to be performed, as a first modification from the seventh embodiment, only the modifications from the seventh embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 74 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 of FIG. 31 in the first modification from the seventh embodiment. The changes from the seventh embodiment are steps 1648-1 (seventh variation 1) and 1648-2 (seventh variation 1), that is, in step 1626, the CPUSC of the sub control board S is in the special game. After setting the game state information command (command to the sub-control board S side) related to, in step 1648-1 (seventh variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines the first (second) special winning opening. It is determined whether or not a ball entering C10 (C20) is detected. In the case of Yes in step 1648-1 (seventh variation 1), in step 1648-2 (seventh variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines that the special winning opening ball detection command {first (second) large A command for entering the winning opening C10 (C20), which is a command for the sub-control board S, is set}, and the process proceeds to step 1628 (second). On the other hand, if No in step 1648-1 (seventh variation 1), the process proceeds to step 1628 (second). With the above configuration, it is possible to transmit information (command) indicating that there is a ball to the special winning opening during the execution of the special game to the sub control board S side.

  Next, FIG. 75 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (second) of FIG. 46 in the first modification from the seventh embodiment. The changes from the seventh embodiment are step 2747-3 (seventh variation 1), step 2850 (seventh variation one), step 2748-5 (seventh variation one), and step 2900 (seventh variation one). That is, after the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines in step 2747-2 that the firing instruction command is related to right-handing, in step 2747-3 (seventh variation 1), the sub-control board S CPUSC of sets the command for displaying the second notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2850 (seventh variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a right-handed warning display control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2747-7. Further, in step 2747-2, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines that the firing instruction command has a content related to left-handed driving, and then in step 2785-5 (seventh variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S , A command for displaying the second notification image (left-handed) on the effect display device SG is set. Next, in step 2900 (seventh variation 1), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a left-handed warning display control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 2747-13.

  Next, FIG. 76 is a flowchart of the right-handing warning display control process according to the subroutine of step 2850 (seventh variation 1) of FIG. 75 in the first modification from the seventh embodiment. First, in step 2852, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the right-handing warning execution flag is off. If Yes in step 2852, it is determined in step 2854 whether the right-hand hitting monitoring flag is off. If Yes in step 2854, in step 2856 the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the notification image division timing has been reached. Here, with the notification image break timing, (1) the second notification image (left-handed) is displayed in the non-time reduction game state, (2) the second notification image (in the time reduction game state, Right hitting is displayed, (3) During the special game execution, the second notification image (right hitting) is displayed, and it is a timing of mutual transition. If Yes in step 2856, in step 2858, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S starts a right-handling monitoring timer MP81t (a timer that measures the elapsed time from the notification image break timing when transitioning to right-handing and is an increment timer). To do. Next, in step 2860, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the right-handing monitoring flag (a flag that is turned on while monitoring whether right-handing is being executed), and proceeds to step 2862. Transition. On the other hand, if No in step 2854, the process moves to step 2862. In addition, in the case of No in step 2856, the process shifts to the next process (process of step 2747-7).

  Next, in step 2862, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current game state is the time reduction game state. If Yes in step 2862, in step 2864, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the general winning opening detection command has been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2864, in step 2866, the CPU SC of the sub control board S stops the right-handling monitoring timer MP81t (increment timer) and clears it to zero. Next, in step 2868, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the right hitting monitoring flag, and proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 2747-7). If No in step 2864, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines in step 2870 whether or not the timer value of the right-handling monitoring timer MP81t has reached a predetermined value (30 seconds in this example). .. If Yes in step 2870, in step 2872, the CPU SC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2874, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a sound "Right hit!" Next, in steps 2875 and 2876, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the right-handing monitoring flag and turns on the right-handing warning execution flag. Next, in step 2878, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S stops and resets the right-handling monitoring timer MP81t, and proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 2747-7). Even if No in step 2870, the process shifts to the next process (process of step 2747-7).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2862, that is, if the special game is being executed, in step 2882, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sends a special winning opening ball detection command from the main control board M side {first ( 2) It is determined whether or not the command relating to the information indicating that a ball has entered the special winning opening C10 (C20) is received. If Yes in step 2882, in step 2884, the CPU SC of the sub control board S stops the right-handling monitoring timer MP81t (increment timer) and clears it to zero. Next, in step 2886, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the right-handing monitoring flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-7). On the other hand, if No in step 2882, in step 2880 the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the start timing of the second round in the special game has been reached. If Yes in step 2880, the process moves to the next process (process of step 2747-7). On the other hand, if No in step 2880, that is, if the start timing of the second round has been reached and the special winning opening entry detection command from the main control board M side has not been received, steps 2872 to 2872-steps By executing the process of 2878, the display of the fifth notification image (right-handed) on the effect display device SG and the output to the speaker right D24R, which are related to the right-handed instruction, are executed, and the next process (step 2747- 7)).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2852, that is, if the right-handing warning execution flag is ON, it is determined in step 2888 whether the right-handing warning end condition is satisfied. Here, the right-handed warning ending condition is, for example, (1) when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the fifth notification image and the sound output timing, and (2) the general winning opening from the main control board M side. When the ball detection command is received, or (3) when the right-handed firing instruction command is received from the main control board M side, either of them is satisfied. If Yes in step 2888, in step 2890, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the fifth notification image (right-handed) and at the same time, “right-handed!” From the speaker right D24R. Stop audio output. Next, in step 2894, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the right-handing warning execution flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-7). Even if No in step 2888, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2747-7). Note that the display image diagram of the fifth notification image in the lower part of the figure is the same as that of the first modification from the second embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted here.

  Next, FIG. 77 is a flowchart of the left-handing warning display control process according to the subroutine of step 2900 (seventh variation 1) of FIG. 75 in the first modification from the seventh embodiment. First, in step 2902, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the left-handing warning execution flag is off. If Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, it is determined whether or not the left hitting monitoring flag is off. If Yes in step 2904, in step 2906, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the notification image division timing has been reached. Here, with the notification image break timing, (1) the second notification image (left-handed) is displayed in the non-time reduction game state, (2) the second notification image (in the time reduction game state, Right hitting is displayed, (3) During the special game execution, the second notification image (right hitting) is displayed, and it is a timing of mutual transition. If Yes in step 2906, in step 2908, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S starts a left-handling monitoring timer MP82t (a timer that measures the elapsed time from the notification image division timing of transition to left-handing and is an increment timer). To do. Next, in step 2910, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on a left-handing monitoring flag (a flag that is turned on while monitoring whether left-handing is being executed), and proceeds to step 2912. Transition. On the other hand, if No in step 2904, the process moves to step 2912. Incidentally, in the case of No in step 2906, the process shifts to the next process (process of step 2747-13).

  Next, in step 2912, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the first main game starting opening entrance detection command from the main control board M side has been received. If Yes in step 2912, in step 2914, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S stops the left-handling monitoring timer MP82t (increment timer) and clears it to zero. Next, in step 2916, the CPU SC of the sub control board S turns off the left-handing monitoring flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-13). If No in step 2912, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines in step 2918 whether or not the timer value of the left-handling monitoring timer MP82t reaches a predetermined value (300 seconds in this example). . If Yes in step 2918, in step 2920, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the fifth notification image (left-handed) on the effect display device SG. Next, in step 2922, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S uses a CH different from BGM and other effect sound effects, and outputs a sound "Left hit!" From the speaker left D24L. Next, in step 2924 and step 2926, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the left hitting monitoring flag and turns on the left hitting warning executing flag. Next, in step 2928, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops and resets the left-handed watch timer MP82t, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2747-13). Even if No in step 2918, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2747-13).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2902, that is, if the left-handing warning execution flag is on, it is determined in step 2929 whether the left-handing warning end condition is satisfied. Here, the left-handing warning end condition is, for example, (1) when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the fifth notification image and the sound output timing, and (2) the first starting opening from the main control board M side. It is satisfied by either of the case of receiving the ball entry detection command or (3) the case of receiving the firing instruction command for left hitting from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2929, in step 2930, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to erase the display of the fifth notification image (left-handed). Next, in step 2932, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops the output of the sound "Left hit!" From the speaker left D24L. Next, in step 2934, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S turns off the left-hand running warning execution flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2747-13). Even if No in step 2929, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2747-13). Note that the display image diagram of the fifth notification image in the lower part of the figure is the same as that of the first modification from the second embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted here.

  With the above configuration, in the modified example 1 from the seventh embodiment, with respect to the position at which the player shoots the game ball, the state where the player should right-hand the state → the state where the player should left-hand the player or left-handed. If the player detects that the player has not shot a game ball at the correct launch position corresponding to the state after the transition within the predetermined period from the time when the state where the player should perform The active launch instruction display and voice warning on the display device SG can be continuously executed until it can be confirmed that the game ball has been launched at the correct launch position, or until a predetermined period has elapsed. . It should be noted that the display mode on the effect display device and the warning mode by voice are not limited to these as long as the player is actively informed, and for example, the game effect lamp D26 may be warned by blinking. The warning may be given by stimulating the five senses of the player by the action of the effect member provided in the gaming machine frame such as vibrating the firing handle D44 or the sub input button.

  In addition, during the special game execution, if the predetermined value related to the right-hand end condition is long enough to extend to the next round, the display instruction of the notification image based on the firing instruction command of the start of the next round is ignored. However, the display of the notification image related to the warning (notification) can be prioritized. With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the appropriate firing has not been performed in the recommended gaming state. On the other hand, the predetermined value relating to the right-hand end condition is set to be shorter than the period for executing one round, or the firing instruction command is transmitted to the sub-control board S side together with the special winning opening closing command. Along with the mouth closing, the display of the notification image related to the warning (notification) may be terminated with the reception of the firing instruction command. With this configuration, the firing instruction display may not be displayed when the next round to be executed next to the warning display round is short open. In addition, at the time of a big hit, there is a case where a series of effect displays are performed mainly in a round game in the early stages such as a big hit start demonstration and the first round in the big hit. At this time, at the start of the big hit demonstration or at the start of each round, the sub-main board that performs the effect control transmits the display of the firing position information and the information regarding the effect during the demonstration or the effect during the round. The sub-sub board that performs image control is configured to ignore the information regarding the demonstration effect and the round effect if it is the same as the previously received information (do not reset the effect). If there is no change, it will be similarly ignored. Even if the information regarding the performance is common as the information received from the sub-main board, the display mode of the firing position information is changed if the information relating to the display of the firing position information is different.

(Eighth Embodiment)
In the fifth embodiment, in the standby demo display, the display of the standby demo background (which may be an animation, which is displayed with priority over the entire effect display device SG) and the standby demo display (right-handing instruction, variable pattern, etc.) The display can be displayed at the same time) and the display is alternately repeated. However, in the standby demo display, it is limited to this as a mode for displaying information on the progress of the game (right hitting, stay stage, etc.) to the player. Not done. An example of another aspect of the standby demonstration display will be described as an eighth embodiment, and only the differences from the fifth embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 78 is a flowchart of the standby demo display control process according to the subroutine of step 2450 (fifth) of FIG. 67 in the eighth embodiment. The difference from the fifth embodiment is step 2457 (eighth) and step 2463 (eighth), that is, in step 2456, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying a standby demo display. After that, in step 2457 (eighth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying a notification effect during standby demonstration, and proceeds to step 2458. Here, the standby demonstration notification effect is an effect that is displayed simultaneously with the standby demonstration display and the standby demo background, and is displayed in a mode different from various notification images (for example, the character has a right-pointing arrow). It is a directed production. It should be noted that the first notification image and the second notification image are configured to be displayed in front of (a layer of) the standby demo display and the standby demo background in display control. Further, in step 2462, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for erasing the display of the standby demonstration display, and then in step 2463 (eighth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs the standby demonstration informing effect. A command for erasing the display is set, and the process moves to step 2464.

  Next, FIG. 79 is an example of a standby demonstration image diagram in the eighth embodiment. First, on the left side of the figure, under the situation where the second notification image is displayed in the time shortening game state, the variation of the decorative symbol is finished and the lost symbol is stopped. Next, when 180 seconds have passed without a game being executed by the player (operation of the firing handle D44, etc.), a standby demo display (in this example, “standby” is displayed) and a standby demo background (this example) Then, the night background) is displayed, and the display of the decorative pattern is invisible, but the second notification image is visible. Further, the notification effect during the standby demo is displayed, which suggests that the right-hand striking should be executed. Next, it is determined that the game has been executed because the game ball has entered the second main game starting port B10 (by detecting that the game ball has entered the second main game starting port B10). The standby demo display, the standby demo background, and the standby demonstration notification effect are deleted, and the display of the decorative pattern and the second notification image are visible. Even during the standby demo (a period during which the standby demo display, the standby demo background, and the standby demonstration notification effect can be displayed), it is determined whether or not to display the warning display (for example, the fifth notification image). The fifth notification image may be displayed when the condition for executing and displaying the warning display is satisfied, and in such a case, the fifth notification image is the standby demo image ( It may be configured such that it is displayed with priority over the image displayed during the standby demo such as the standby demo display and the standby demo background (the fifth notification image has a higher display priority than the standby demo image). . In addition, in the eighth embodiment, the display of the standby demo image is ended by the game ball entering the second main game starting opening B10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device SG Since it is sufficient to end the display of the standby demo image at a timing when inconvenience occurs unless the player can visually confirm the effect display by erasing the standby demo image at, the first main game starting opening A10 is displayed. When the display of the standby demo image may be terminated with the entry of a game ball or the like, and the trigger that is the condition for ending the display of the standby demo image satisfies the display start condition of the fifth notification image. Alternatively, the display of the fifth notification image may be started together with the deletion of the standby demo image.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the current state of the gaming machine (particularly, the state regarding right-handed or left-handed) even while the standby demonstration effect is being executed. Become. In the case where right-handing and left-handing are simultaneously notified by voice, the voice output may be for standby demo display (in the power saving mode, for example, the volume is low). In addition, in a situation where a left-handed stroke should be instructed, unlike a situation in which a right-handed stroke should be instructed, generally, the game state at the time of starting a game at a game store is a non-stochastic variation game state and a non-time-reducing game. Since the state is set, the first notification image, the second notification image, or the standby demonstration notification effect may not be displayed during the standby demonstration display, and the attraction effect in the standby demonstration effect may be increased. . It should be noted that these display controls may be performed according to the display priority by providing a plurality of layers, or may be controlled by ending and / or starting the display or effect. Further, as the notification image, at least the first notification image and the second notification image can be displayed, that is, in the case where a plurality of notification images can be displayed, at least one notification image is on standby during the standby demo display. It may be configured to have a higher display priority than the demo screen. Further, in the situation where the notification image for right-handing is displayed, the standby demo may be configured not to be displayed. In such a case, one of a plurality of types of notification images for right-handing provided. The standby demo may not be displayed in the displayed state, or the standby demo may not be displayed in a state in which a certain notification image is displayed among a plurality of types of notification images regarding right-handing, while the certain notification is displayed. The standby demo may be displayed in a situation where a notification image other than the image is displayed.

(9th Embodiment)
As described above, as the processing on the side of the sub-control board S, the command from the side of the main control board M (in particular, whether it is a command regarding right-handing or left-handing) and After the information related to the held notification image (whether it is the notification image related to the right-handing instruction display or the notification image related to the left-handing instruction display) is compared, a command is sent to the effect display device SG by the process of the sub-sub side. Is configured so as to transmit the information regarding the game state on the main control board M side and the command on the sub-sub side without discrepancy, but is not limited to this and information on the main control board M side Another embodiment of the configuration for preventing a discrepancy between the (playing state and the like) and the command to the effect display device SG on the sub-sub side, as a ninth embodiment, the difference from the fifth embodiment Only will be detailed below.

  First, FIG. 80 is a drawing showing the basic structure on the front side of the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. The difference from the fifth embodiment is that, as seen from the player, the upper end portion of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG partially overlaps, and the movable body accessory YK is located on the player side of the center decoration D38. Is provided.

  Next, FIG. 81 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board S side (particularly, the sub-main control unit SM side) in the ninth embodiment. First, the difference from the sixth embodiment is step 2700 (ninth) and step 2950 (ninth), that is, in step 2600, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes a special game-related display control process. After that, in step 2700 (ninth), a firing position notification control process, which will be described later, is executed. Further, in step 2750 (second), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the stay stage determination processing, and in step 2950 (ninth), the CPUSC of the sub-control board S drives a movable body accessory to be described later. The control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 2020.

  Next, FIG. 82 is a flowchart of the firing position notification control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 (ninth) of FIG. 81 in the ninth embodiment. First, in step 2749-1, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the content of the symbol variation display start instruction command (command relating to the current game state) received from the main control board M side. Next, in step 2749-2, the CPU SC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the game state in the RAM area of the sub control board S. Next, in step 2749-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the content of the firing instruction command received from the main control board M side. Next, in step 2749-4, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S, based on the contents of the symbol variation display start instruction command and the firing instruction command, as a command to the sub-sub side, information regarding the state of the game and information regarding the firing instruction. A notification image display command, which is one command including and, is generated. Next, in step 2749-5, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S sets the generated notification image display command, and proceeds to the next process {step 2750 (second)}.

  Next, FIG. 83 is a flowchart of the movable body accessory drive control process according to the subroutine of step 2950 (ninth) of FIG. 81 in the ninth embodiment. First, in step 2952, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the drive start timing of the movable body accessory has been reached. If Yes in step 2952, in step 2954, the CPU SC of the sub-control board S starts driving the movable body accessory. Next, in step 2956, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the drive end timing of the movable body accessory has been reached. If Yes in step 2956, in step 2958, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S ends the driving of the movable body accessory, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2020). On the other hand, if No in step 2952 or step 2956, the process moves to the next process (process of step 2020). It should be noted that the end of driving the movable body accessory represented in FIG. 83 is the timing at which the movable body accessory operation set as the production is finished, and the movable body accessory YK in the ninth embodiment is the production display device. This is the timing at which the operation of advancing to a position overlapping a part of the front surface of the SG (the position where the overlapping area is large), performing a predetermined effect operation, and returning to the initial position is completed. Depending on the type of movable body accessory provided on the game board, an operation may be performed such that the movable body accessory does not return to the initial position but moves to another standby position (a position where the area overlapping the effect display device SG is smaller than that during effect execution). If so, the timing of completing the operation of moving to the initial position or another standby position can be set as the drive end timing. In addition, it may be set to execute an operation of moving or holding the movable body accessory YK to a more optimal position after the sensor or the like detects that the movable body accessory YK has moved to the initial position or another standby position. In these cases, since the position of the movable body accessory YK can be confirmed at the time when it is detected by the sensor, the position of the movable body accessory YK can be detected by the sensor even if all the processes related to the operation of the movable body accessory YK are not completed. The timing may be controlled so as to be determined as the timing at which the operation of the movable body accessory YK for executing another control is ended.

Next, FIG. 84 is an example of a notification image display command according to the ninth embodiment. Here, the command transmitted from the sub main board to the sub sub board side is composed of a first command (8 bits) indicating the type of command and a second command (8 bits) indicating the processing content determined for each type. To be done. Although the first command of the notification image display command is not illustrated in the figure, 8-bit fixed data indicating that it is instruction information related to the notification image display is transmitted. On the other hand, the second command of the notification image display command is, as shown in the upper part of the figure, composed of 8-bit information consisting of eight alphanumeric characters, of which two bits corresponding to the alphanumeric character "A". Corresponds to the information on the game state, and the 3 bits corresponding to the alphanumeric "B" correspond to the information on the launch instruction. Next, as shown in the middle part of the figure, the following four pieces of information are given as an example of the information regarding the game state relating to the alphanumeric "A".
[Information about game status (A)]
1. Non-probable variation non-time saving: information indicating that it is in non-probability variation gaming state and non-time shortening gaming state, 2. Non-probabilistic time shortening: Information indicating that it is in a non-stochastic variation game state and a time shortening game state. Probability change: Information indicating that the game is in a probability variation game state. Demonstration: Information indicating that a standby demonstration is in progress. Further, as shown in the lower part of the figure, an example of the information regarding the launch instruction related to the alphanumeric "B" is the following eight information.
[Information about launch instruction (B)]
1. Non-display (erasure of display): Used to erase the displayed notification image.2. First notification image (left-handed): an image with a large display area for left-handed, 3. First notification image (right-handed): image with a large display area for right-handed, 4. Second notification image (left-handed): an image with a small display area for left-handed, 5. Second notification image (right-handed): image having a small display area for right-handed, 6. Second notification image, character avoidance notification image (right-handed): image displayed while driving movable body accessory, 7. 7. Demonstration notification image (left-handed): Image related to left-handed displayed during standby demo, 8. Demonstration notification image (right-handed): Image about right-handed displayed during the standby demo

  In this way, by transmitting the information (A) regarding the state of the game and the information (B) regarding the firing instruction as the same command, the time lag caused by instructing the image display by different commands, and during the time lag, It is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect image related to the game state and the image related to the firing instruction cannot be matched because the game state is changed. Further, in the number 6 of the information (B) relating to the launch instruction, two images of the second notification image (right-handed) and the accessory avoidance notification image (right-handed) are displayed, and the second notification image is the accessory. Even if it is difficult to visually recognize a part by driving, the character avoidance notification image (right-handed) is displayed in the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG that does not overlap the area in which the character is driven. It is possible to visually confirm that the player should hit the right side while driving the accessory. Although the second notification image is kept displayed during driving of the accessory, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second notification image may be erased to display the accessory avoidance notification image during driving of the accessory. Alternatively, when two notification images are displayed when the accessory is driven, three notification images may be displayed by further displaying the accessory avoidance notification image.

  The modes of these notification image display commands are not limited to this example. For example, the number of bits relating to the notification image display command is increased (for example, 8-bit data is transmitted three times, and upper 4-bit data and lower 4-bit data of one 8-bit data are concatenated with other two 8-bit data. To generate a 12-bit first command and a second command, or to transmit 16-bit to 32-bit information at a time to collectively transmit the first command and the second command). With this, it is possible to diversify and display the form of the notification image displayed on the effect display device SG, and the display position of the notification image can be changed depending on the game state and the effect display content (for easy visual recognition). You can also do it. As an example of such additional information, the display position of the notification image can be determined by processing on the side of the sub-control board S. For example, a 2-bit area can be used to add display position instruction information such as (1) normal position, (2) upper left, (3) upper right, (4) center, and the like, depending on the number of bits. It is possible to set various positions. Not only the position information but also the addition of information on the enlargement ratio (30%, 50%, 100%, 200%, etc.), and another notification image (for example, right-handed, left-handed, non-display of the fourth notification image that is always displayed) It is possible to change the display size or switch the display of a plurality of notification images simultaneously (or intentionally shifting the timing) by adding the information regarding the designation of the display content to (display). Regarding the control for shifting the display timing for a plurality of images, consideration is given to the case where it is necessary to realize the notification content that looks like in production and the notification content that is in the game state on the main control board M side. Is. It is also possible to provide special displays for the big hit start demo and the big hit end demo so that the display mode can be changed to the special display when the number of games has reached a predetermined number or more. In addition, it is possible to add, as information, whether or not there is a notification by voice.

  Next, FIG. 85 is an example of an image of an accessory avoidance notification image according to the ninth embodiment. First, from the upper left of the figure, in the time-saving game state, the variation of the decorative symbol is started, and the second notification image (right strike) is displayed. Next, the movable body accessory YK descends to a position overlapping the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG, making it difficult to visually recognize the second notification image, and at the same time, the movable body accessory YK acts in the lower left area of the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG. The object avoidance notification image is displayed at a position where it does not overlap (visible) with the movable body accessory. Next, when the reach is started and the movable body accessory YK rises to a position where it does not overlap the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG, and the second notification image becomes visible, the accessory avoidance notification image at the lower left is displayed. Will be erased. Next, as a stop symbol of the symbol fluctuation, the "7" symbol is stopped, and then the special game is started. Note that the form of the notification image is not limited to this example, and, for example, the accessory avoidance notification image may be the same as the second notification image. The timing for displaying or erasing the accessory avoidance notification image is that the number of effect frames is counted, or that the sensor detects that the movable body accessory returns to the initial position or reaches the movable position. It may be configured to execute based on. Further, in the situation where the accessory avoidance notification image is displayed, it may be possible that the movable body accessory stops due to an error during operation. Therefore, the accessory avoidance notification image is a movement trajectory (movement range of the movable body accessory). It is preferable to provide a display position (a display position in the display area SG10 of the effect display device SG) at a position that does not overlap with ().

  With the above-described configuration, in the ninth embodiment, a new command is issued based on the information on the main control board M (state related to the game) and the firing instruction command held on the sub control board S side. By generating the (notification image display command) and transmitting it to the effect display device SG by the processing on the sub-sub side, it is possible to more reliably perform the display in which the display position and the display mode are diversified. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the progress of the game and to increase the interest. It should be noted that an error has occurred in the movable body accessory, and the situation where the target movable body accessory does not operate (error of the target accessory itself, error of the role object that interferes with the target accessory at the operating position, etc.) When the sub-main board side recognizes it as management information, it controls the sub-sub-board side to execute the effect in a mode that does not display the effect avoidance notification image or the image effect display accompanying the movement of the accessory. A command may be sent, or if an error occurs during this operation and normal operation cannot be executed (such as when returning to the initial position even after performing a return operation or a retry operation). May be controlled to output the accessory avoidance notification image as it is or to output it again in order to reliably and visually notify the position (direction) at which the game ball should be fired.

  Next, FIG. 86 is an image diagram showing an example of a mode of a notification image according to the present example. In the figure, an example relating to the right-handed instruction is shown, but it is naturally applicable to left-handed instruction. From the upper left of the figure, a simple arrow image pointing to the right, an image with gradation (you may change the gradation by animation), dot display, from the left in the middle of the figure, paste a texture consisting of multiple colors to the arrow image Image (texture may move to the right by animation), an image with characters (characters indicating right-handed strokes) in an arrow with a two-color grid pattern, from the bottom left of the figure, An image in which a rightward arrow is attached to a character for instructing a right stroke, and an image in which the character has a rightward display are shown. The display form of these instruction displays is not limited to this example, and any image (including animation) that displays an instruction to right-hand can be applied to this example. In addition, as a display mode of these images, the display position is changed according to the instruction content of left-handed and right-handed (for example, when left-handed is instructed, the player is provided with the effect display device SG). Can intuitively understand the content of the instruction notification (whether to right-handed or left-handed). In addition, the notification mode when it is an incorrect launch mode (or when the game is not executed) is a positive notification mode (a large image is displayed, the color is changed to something prominent, or the lamp brightness is increased. Alternatively, the sound volume may be increased or the volume may be increased). Furthermore, even if a warning-like notification (a notification when a game ball is shot at an incorrect launch position) is being executed, if the user does not follow it, the notification mode is further emphasized. Also good (accelerate the animation speed, increase the lamp brightness, expand the display area, further increase the volume, etc.). In addition, the player can be surely perceived by other vibrations (for example, by vibrating the frame accessory or by vibrating the firing handle D44). Further, the display mode (color, character, etc.) may be changed depending on the game state (probability variation game state, etc.). For the determination of whether or not to emphasize the notification effect while performing the warning notification, the condition for determining to perform the warning notification may be used similarly (for example, notification execution determination). After resetting the counter for use, it is based on the judgment whether the condition for the judgment value is satisfied again), or a separate judgment criterion may be provided (for example, cumulative addition from the notification execution condition is reached to reach the emphasis stage. What to control when emphasized).

  Although an example of the notification image with a pattern composed of two colors shown in the middle right of the figure is shown, when the notification image is represented by two or more colors in this way, the player has a color vision abnormality. However, it is preferable to use a color of a combination of colors that can be easily distinguished. By using such a notification image (for example, display by an arrow or a character string), a larger number of players can clearly recognize the instruction by the notification image. In particular, it is preferable to use the aspect in a warning-like notification (a notification by the first notification image or the second notification image and notification when a game ball is shot at an incorrect launch position). Here, the combination of easily distinguishable colors means, for example, in the case of two colors, a warm color (preferably having a hue of 1 to 8 and more preferably 3 to 5) and a cool color (preferably having a hue of 3 to 5). The hue is 13 to 19, and more preferably the hue is 8 to 15). When the colors forming the notification image are colors of a combination that is easy for a player having at least two or more color blindness to distinguish, the notification content by the notification image can be clearly recognized. In addition, it is preferable that the at least two colors are attached in such a manner that the information to be notified can be identified (for example, a cold-colored color is attached to a figure to which a warm-colored color is attached. The drawn arrow is drawn). It should be noted that although two colors are expressed for convenience, as described above, a combination of a plurality of colors (such as a gradation expression) may be used within an appropriate hue range, and two or more colors may be used. Anything should be taken into consideration so as to improve the distinctiveness.

Further, as another aspect in which the distinguishability of the notification image is improved to enable recognition, the following aspect can be mentioned. First, the following color combinations are given, where (Ai, Bi) is a color combination that is difficult to distinguish.
First combination of colors that are difficult to distinguish (A1, B1) = (green, red)
・ Second combination of indistinguishable colors (A2, B2) = (blue, light blue)
・ Third combination of indistinguishable colors (A3, B3) = (red, light blue)

  When a combination of these colors that are difficult to distinguish is included in the notification image, the color of Ai may be converted to Ci (for example, yellow) that is a color other than Bi, and it may be configured to be displayed easily for identification. . Specifically, when the player feels that the notification image is difficult to see, the operation means for effect (such as the cross switch, effect lever, and effect input buttons provided on the gaming machine) at a timing such as during the demo screen. ), A function such as a setting screen that can be displayed (such as displaying a sample image on the setting screen and selecting Ci that makes it easier to see by the conversion) makes it possible to change to a color that is easily visible. It may be configured. The setting may be applied to only the notification image (particularly, the warning notification image), or may be applied to a background display or a motif such as a decorative frame arranged in a corner of the display screen. By doing so, it is possible to change and set the distinguishability of the notification image as a part of customizing the motif of the effect, instead of changing the color. In addition, based on this customization, it may be possible to change the effect mode indicating the game result executed during the symbol change according to the setting.

  Note that such a notification image may be configured to be compatible with multiple languages. For example, in the menu screen, it is possible to set a notification image in multiple languages (during the standby demonstration, it is displayed in a plurality of languages that the display settings in other languages can be set). When another language is set, the display telop in Japanese during reach or big hit and the display related to the recommended launch position are replaced with the corresponding language, or written in Japanese can do. At the same time, the system voice (for example, the voice “Please right hit!” That is output at the same time as the notification image for right hitting) may be replaced with the corresponding language. In addition, as for an image (for example, “right-handed!”) For notifying a person to be divided, even if the language is not set (as an initial setting), an English notification image (for example, “Plaise launch on the right side”) is used. . "At the same time. In addition, the voice notifying the division (for example," Please hit right! ") Is displayed at the same time when other languages are set. When the displayed notification image is highlighted (for example, a relatively large notification image is displayed when the instruction by the notification image is not followed), the audio notification in the set language may be output.

  Also, when a game progress that does not follow the notification image is detected, such as when a left hit is detected while the notification image instructing the right hit is displayed, the notification is emphasized (notification is made in the notification mode at irregular time). When configured, for example, during the period that is not reach in the symbol fluctuation, the period when the decorative symbol is not temporarily stopped (the period before the temporary stop), the emphasized notification is executed, and in the period. While it is configured not to execute the lottery of the production scheduled to be executed, the period after the reach during the symbol change and the period after the temporary stop (as long as the symbol change is executed more than once by one symbol change In the period during which an effect that is important for whether or not the symbol variation is a big hit can be executed, such as the period after the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation that is the variation of the decorative symbol that executes the temporary stop to show multiple times, The production lottery may be executed. In this case, even if the condition to execute the notification mode (warning display) at irregular time is satisfied during a certain fluctuation period, the notification is not started during the fluctuation period and is continuously executed. It is preferable that the notification is performed at the start of the next symbol variation, and the effect lottery mode is changed. Even if the condition for executing the notification mode at irregular time is satisfied, detection of the launch at the appropriate launch position (reception of various entry signals, etc.) until the next fluctuation starts Alternatively, the execution condition of the warning display may be re-updated to the non-established state by timing of an appropriately provided timer such as transition to a demo screen.

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In this example, the big hit start demo command transmitted at the start of the big hit (small hit) may be configured to be different depending on the big hit (small hit) pattern, and the period in which the notification image is displayed is the big hit (small hit). It can be changed depending on the design. In the case of such a configuration, the sub-main sends a command to the sub-sub to execute the effect even at the start of the big hit corresponding to the received big hit start command. Information for selecting the type of display (portion (B) shown in FIG. 84) is common, and the first notification image is configured to be displayed in substantially the same manner (displayed object is Although they are the same, they may be different in position, size, timing, etc.).

  In addition, it is preferable that the warning notification display (for example, the fifth notification image) is more positive than the normal guidance notification (for example, the second notification image) as a more positive aspect (display in the large display area SG10). However, in addition, in the case of performing a warning notification display, it is possible to replace the effect (change the lottery table and the result). That is, when the importance of the notification is higher (warning-like notification), the effect may be a passive aspect, and the notification to the player may be prioritized.

  Incidentally, even when the reach effect is developed during the time shortening game state, the information which can identify the number of held pieces separately from the first held display section SG12 and the second held display section SG13 is provided in the corner area of the effect display device SG (for example, , In the vicinity of the display area of the fourth notification image, the number of reserves on the first main game side and the number of reserves on the second main game side are displayed as numbers, etc.) at all times, for example, a time-saving game Even if the second notification image (right-handed) in the state has to be erased by the effect, etc., the separate display (for example, the fourth notification image) and the display of the held number are always displayed. It becomes possible for the player to judge whether the situation is such that the holding should be increased, or the firing of the game ball is stopped.

  In addition, in the case where it is configured to be able to execute the premier notice (big hit confirmation notification), for example, when the premier notice is executed in the normal game state (a game state that is recommended to be left-handed such as a non-time shortened game state), 5 Even if the requirements for warning-like notification (left-handed notification) related to the notification image and the like are satisfied, it is confirmed that the game state will be changed to the right-handed recommended game thereafter, so the notification is given. May be configured not to be executed (for example, until the symbol variation related to the premier notice is stopped).

  In addition, for example, when the big winning opening during the first round or the small hit in the big hit of 7 rounds (the number of rounds with a payout is 6) related to the big hit symbol “9A” in the second embodiment is opened with a short opening, The second main game start opening in a situation where the opening extension function is not operating, when the left-handed game is detected when the right-handed game is not substantially advantageous, such as when the electric accessory is operating, the first main game Since there is a benefit that the jackpot lottery right associated with the entry into the game starting opening can be obtained, it may be configured not to execute the warning notification. In this case, in the 7-round big hit, a warning may be issued when a left hit is detected after the 2nd round. Also, in the time-reduced game state (when a right-handed game is recommended), even if it is configured to display a warning notification by detecting a left-handed game, a non-time-reduced game state In the case where the second main game starting opening is opened due to the winning of the auxiliary game symbol, even if the game by left-handing is detected, it is not necessary to perform the warning notification.

  Further, in this example, the firing instruction command is configured to be transmitted to the sub-control board S side at various timings, but the firing instruction command may be configured, for example, in the game state of the auxiliary gaming side, the auxiliary It may be configured to generate the launch instruction command by using the data related to the game time shortening game state (electric support state) or the auxiliary game non-time shortening game state (non-electric support state), or the stop of the lost symbol It may be configured so that the main control board M side can sometimes transmit to the sub control board S side. Further, not only the firing instruction command is used at the display start timing of the notification image, but the content of the firing instruction command may be referred to at the display end timing of the notification image.

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

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (1),
A plurality of ball inlets (for example, a first main game starting port A10, a second main game starting port B10) in which a game ball can enter and are provided in a game region (for example, a game region D30),
A first launch strength that allows the game ball to be launched toward the game area (for example, the game area D30) and can be released to the game area (for example, the game area D30), and more than the first launch strength. The game area (for example, the game area D30) is provided with a game ball launching unit (for example, the launching device D42) that can take at least a second launch strength that has a large launch strength and can release the game ball to the game area. In, a first downflow route along which a game ball launched at a first launch strength flows down, and a second downflow route through which a game ball launched at a second launch strength flows down are formed,
Of the plurality of ball entrances (for example, the first main game starting opening A10, the second main game starting opening B10), provided on the first downflow route (in other words, fired at the first firing strength) The game ball that can be entered or is easy to enter, and the game ball that has been launched with the second launch strength cannot be entered or is difficult to enter. First entrance opening (for example, first main game start) Mouth A10),
Of the plurality of ball entrances (for example, the first main game starting opening A10, the second main game starting opening B10), provided on the second downflow route (in other words, fired at the second firing strength) A game ball that can be entered or is easy to enter, and a game ball that has been launched at the first launch strength becomes impossible or difficult to enter. Second entrance (for example, second main game start) Mouth B10),
It is provided with a game information display unit (for example, a performance display device SG) capable of displaying variation information and stop display of the identification information in accordance with the progress of the game, and capable of displaying the game information in superposition with the identification information.
It is configured to be able to take a normal game state and a specific game state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entrance (for example, the second main game starting opening B10) than the normal game state,
When in the specific game state, it is possible to display a notification image, which is game information that can be notified to shoot a game ball at the second launch intensity, on the game information display unit (for example, effect display device SG), The notification image has a first notification image occupying a predetermined display area and a second notification image occupying a display area smaller than the first notification image,
The first notification image is displayed in the specific game state and when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, while the second notification image does not satisfy the predetermined display condition in the specific game state. Is also displayed,
During at least a part of the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, the display priority order on the game information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is the first notification image, the second notification image, While the order of the identification information is set, during at least a part of the period in which the identification information is stopped and displayed, the display priority order on the game information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is the second. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the notification image, the identification information, and the first notification image are arranged in this order.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (2),
A first starting opening (for example, a first main game starting opening A10) into which a game ball can enter,
A second starting opening (for example, the second main game starting opening B10) into which a game ball can enter,
A first identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying variable and stopped the first identification information,
A second identification information display unit (for example, a second main game symbol display unit B21g) capable of variably displaying and stopping displaying the second identification information,
An effect display unit capable of displaying effects (for example, effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
And a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls the effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
First random number acquisition means (for example, first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A) that acquires a first random number based on the ball entering the first starting opening (for example, the first main game starting opening A10),
When the first random number is acquired by the first random number acquisition means (for example, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A), the first acquired random number is satisfied until the variable display start condition of the first identification information is satisfied. First random number temporary storage means (for example, first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A) that temporarily stores random numbers and controls so that the first hold occurs,
When the variable display start condition of the first identification information regarding a certain first hold is satisfied, the certain first hold is digested, and the first identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) First identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C) that controls to stop display the stop identification information after variably displaying the first identification information,
Second random number acquisition means (for example, second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B) that acquires a second random number based on the ball entering the second start opening (for example, the second main game start opening B10),
When the second random number is acquired by the second random number acquisition unit (for example, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit MJ21-B), the second acquired random number is satisfied until the variable display start condition of the second identification information is satisfied. Second random number temporary storage means (for example, second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B) that temporarily stores the random number and controls so that the second hold occurs,
When the variable display start condition of the second identification information regarding a certain second hold is satisfied, the certain second hold is digested and the second identification information display unit (for example, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) Second identification information display control means (for example, first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C) that controls the stop identification information to be stopped and displayed after the second identification information is variably displayed,
The stop identification information that is stopped and displayed on the first identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) or the stop identification information that is stopped on the second identification information display unit (for example, the second main game symbol display unit B21g) When the stop identification information is the first stop mode or the second stop mode different from the first stop mode, special game control means (for example, special game control means MP30) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player In the case where the special game is not executed and the first identification information and the second identification information are not variably displayed, and the second hold is present, the variable display of the first identification information is started. While the condition is not satisfied, the variable display start condition of the second identification information is configured to be satisfied regardless of whether the first hold is present, and the special game according to the first stop mode is executed. The case where the special game related to the second stop mode is executed is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the case where
When a certain first hold newly occurs, before the variable display start condition of the first identification information about the certain first hold is satisfied, the hold information about the first random number related to the certain first hold. Can be transmitted to the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S), and when a certain second hold is newly generated, rather than satisfying the variable display start condition of the second identification information regarding the certain second hold. Is configured to be able to transmit the holding information regarding the second random number related to the certain second holding to the sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S).
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
The unit of change is from the time when the first identification information or the second identification information is variably displayed until it is stopped and displayed.
When the first condition including at least the existence of a predetermined number of undigested second reservations is satisfied, during the period until the number of repetitions of the fluctuation unit reaches the predetermined number, during the period. While the second stop mode may be stopped and displayed, the effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is configured to be able to display an effect that the first stop mode is not stopped and displayed during the period. And
When the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, the second stop mode may be stopped and displayed during the period until the number of repetitions of the fluctuation unit reaches a specific number. On the other hand, during the period, the effect that the first stop mode is not stopped and displayed can be displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), and the specific number is more than the predetermined number. It is a pachinko machine characterized by being configured so that it can be increased.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A1),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, and the starting opening into which the game ball can enter (for example, the first 2 main game start opening B10),
An identification information display section (for example, a second main game symbol display section B21g) capable of displaying identification information,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the ball entering the starting opening (for example, the second main game starting opening B10),
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, the identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display portion (for example, the second main game symbol display portion B21g). When,
After the identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode belonging to a predetermined group, special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player is provided,
As the gaming state, the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the starting opening (for example, the second main gaming starting opening B10) than the normal playing state are configured to be adopted,
An information display unit (for example, a notification image A that can be informed to shoot a game ball toward the second region side when the game state is switched, the special game is started, or the special game is ended (for example, It can be displayed for a predetermined time on the effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, a notification image B that can be informed to shoot a game ball toward the first area side when the game state is switched, the special game is started, or the special game is ended (for example, When the notification image B is displayed, the notification image B is continued until the game state is switched again, the special game is started, or the special game is finished. It is configured to display
The information display unit (for example, a notification image C capable of notifying that the game ball is launched toward the second area side when the game state is switched, the special game is started, or the special game is ended. When the notification image C is displayed, the notification image C is continued until the game state is switched again, the special game is started, or the special game is finished. It is configured to display
The display area occupied by the notification image A is larger than the display area occupied by the notification image B, and the display area occupied by the notification image A is larger than the display area occupied by the notification image C. It is a game machine.

Pachinko game machine related to this concept (A2),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A first speaker (for example, speaker left D24L) that is capable of outputting sound and that is provided at a position closer to the first area than the second area;
A second speaker (for example, speaker right D24R) that is capable of outputting sound and that is provided in a position closer to the second area than the first area;
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
As the gaming state, a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the ball entrance (for example, the second main game starting opening B10) than the normal game state are configured,
When in the specific game state, it is possible to display on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) a notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side. The notification image has a first notification image occupying a predetermined display area and a second notification image occupying a display area smaller than the first notification image,
The first notification image is displayed in the specific game state and when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, while the second notification image does not satisfy the predetermined display condition in the specific game state. Is also displayed,
When the second notification image is displayed, sound can be output only from the second speaker (for example, the speaker right D24L), while when the first notification image is displayed, the first speaker (for example, the speaker left D24L) is displayed. ) And a second speaker (for example, the speaker right D24R) are configured to be able to output a sound, which is a pachinko game machine.

Pachinko game machine related to this concept (A3),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, and the starting opening into which the game ball can enter (for example, the first 2 main game start opening B10),
A variable winning opening that can be placed in a closed state or an open state, in which the game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side ( For example, the first big winning opening C10 or the second big winning opening C20),
An identification information display section (for example, a second main game symbol display section B21g) capable of displaying identification information,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the ball entering the starting opening (for example, the second main game starting opening B10),
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, the identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display portion (for example, the second main game symbol display portion B21g). When,
After the identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode belonging to a predetermined group, there is a predetermined number of balls entering the variable winning a prize mouth (for example, the first special winning a prize mouth C10 or the second special winning a prize mouth C20), or It is possible to execute a special game that executes a unit game in which a variable winning opening (for example, the first special winning opening C10 or the second special winning opening C20) can be in an advantageous state for a player until a predetermined period has elapsed. And a control means,
As the gaming state, the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the starting opening (for example, the second main gaming starting opening B10) than the normal playing state are configured to be adopted,
During the execution of the special game, it is possible to display, on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), a notification image that can notify the player to shoot the game ball toward the second area side.
As a display mode of the notification image, at least a first mode and a second mode that is a display mode different from the first mode are included,
When the notification image is displayed during execution of the special game, the display mode of the notification image is displayed in the first mode, and when the notification image is displayed in the first mode, the predetermined number It is configured such that the notification image is displayed in the second mode when the player enters a variable winning opening (for example, the first special winning opening C10 or the second special winning opening C20) It is a Pachinko game machine.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A4),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, the main game starting opening into which the game ball can enter (for example, , The second main game starting opening B10),
A variable member (for example, second main game starting port electric accessory B11d) that is attached to the main game starting port (for example, second main game starting port B10) and is displaceable in an open state and a closed state, and is open. When the state is displaced, the game ball can enter the main game starting port (for example, the second main game starting port B10) or is easier to enter as compared to the closed state, and when displaced to the closed state, the main game starting port (For example, a variable member (for example, the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d) that is configured to make it difficult to enter the game ball into the unplayable state or the open state in the second main game starting port B10). ,
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, and the auxiliary game start port into which the game ball can enter (for example, , Auxiliary game starting opening H10),
A main game identification information display section (for example, a second main game symbol display section B21g) capable of displaying main game identification information,
An auxiliary game identification information display section (for example, an auxiliary game symbol display section H21g) capable of displaying auxiliary game identification information,
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An auxiliary game unit (for example, the main control board M) that supports the main game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
Main game random number acquisition means for acquiring a main game random number based on a ball entering the main game starting port (for example, the second main game starting port B10),
When the main game random number is acquired by the main game random number acquisition means, the acquired main game random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the main game identification information is satisfied, and the main game hold is controlled to occur. Main game random number temporary storage means,
When the variable display start condition of the main game identification information regarding a certain main game hold is satisfied, the main game identification information display unit (for example, the second main game symbol) according to the determination content based on the main game random number related to the certain main game hold. Main game identification information display control means for controlling the main game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the main game identification information is variably displayed on the display section B21g),
After the main game identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode belonging to a predetermined group, the special game control means and the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S) that can execute the special game advantageous to the player A game information transmitting means for transmitting the game information necessary for displaying the information to be executed to the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S) side,
The auxiliary game section (for example, the main control board M),
Auxiliary game random number acquisition means for acquiring an auxiliary game random number when the game ball enters the auxiliary game starting port (for example, the auxiliary game starting port H10),
When the auxiliary game random number is acquired by the auxiliary game random number acquisition means, the acquired auxiliary game random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the auxiliary identification information is satisfied, and an auxiliary game holding control is performed. A game random number temporary storage means,
When the variable display start condition of the auxiliary game identification information regarding a certain auxiliary game hold is satisfied, the auxiliary game identification information display unit (for example, an auxiliary game symbol display unit) is determined according to the determination content based on the auxiliary game random number related to the certain auxiliary game hold. H21g) an auxiliary game identification information display control means for controlling the auxiliary game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the auxiliary game identification information is variably displayed.
After the auxiliary game identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode belonging to a specific group, within a displacement drive period that is a period in which the variable member (for example, the second main game starting port electric auditors product B11d) can be displaced After displacing the variable member (for example, the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d) from the closed state to the open state, an easy-ball game is performed in which the operation of displacing the variable state to the closed state is performed one or more times. Equipped with easy-to-enter game determination execution means,
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game section (for example, main control board M) side,
An information display content control means for controlling the information display content displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means,
It is possible to display, on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), a notification image that can be used to notify the game ball to the second area side.
As a display mode of the notification image, at least a first mode and a second mode that is a display mode different from the first mode are included,
When the notification image is displayed, it is configured such that which of the display modes of the first mode and the second mode the notification image is displayed can be determined based on the main game holding number or the auxiliary game holding number. It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A5),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, General prize hole P10),
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
As the gaming state, a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the ball entrance (for example, the general winning opening P10) than the normal game state are configured,
When in the specific game state, it is possible to display on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) a notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side.
The notification image is configured to include an image of a figure formed of a combination of at least two colors or more easily distinguishable, or an image of a character string formed of a combination of at least two colors or more easily distinguishable color. It is a pachinko machine.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A6),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, and the starting opening into which the game ball can enter (for example, the first 2 main game start opening B10),
A variable winning opening that can be placed in a closed state or an open state, in which the game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side ( For example, the first big winning opening C10 or the second big winning opening C20),
An identification information display section (for example, a second main game symbol display section B21g) capable of displaying identification information,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the ball entering the starting opening (for example, the second main game starting opening B10),
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, the identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display portion (for example, the second main game symbol display portion B21g). When,
After the identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode belonging to a predetermined group, there is a predetermined number of balls entering the variable winning a prize mouth (for example, the first special winning a prize mouth C10 or the second special winning a prize mouth C20), or It is possible to execute a special game that executes a unit game in which a variable winning opening (for example, the first special winning opening C10 or the second special winning opening C20) can be in an advantageous state for a player until a predetermined period has elapsed. And a control means,
During the execution of the special game, it is possible to display, on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), a notification image that can notify the player to shoot the game ball toward the second area side.
As a display mode of the notification image, at least a first mode and a second mode that is a display mode different from the first mode are included,
In the execution of a certain unit game, if the number of balls entered into the variable winning port (for example, the first big winning port C10 or the second big winning port C20) is less than a specific number that is less than the predetermined number In, the display mode of the notification image when the notification image is displayed at the time of execution of the unit game which is the next execution time of the certain unit game is the first mode,
In the execution of a certain unit game, when the number of balls entered into the variable winning a prize mouth (for example, the first special winning a prize mouth C10 or the second special winning a prize mouth C20) is the specific number or more, the certain unit game concerned Is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the notification image when the notification image is displayed at the time of execution of the unit game which is the next execution time is configured to be the second mode.

Pachinko game machine related to this concept (A7),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A firing handle (for example, a firing handle D44) capable of adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball,
A handle operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation on a firing handle (for example, a firing handle D44);
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
A notification image, which is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second region side, can be displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
As a state relating to the progress of the game, it has at least a gaming state in which the game is in progress and a standby state in which the game is not in progress,
In the standby state, the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to display predetermined information that is not displayed in the gaming state,
The notification image is not displayed when the handle operation detection unit detects an operation on the firing handle (for example, the firing handle D44) in the game state, while the handle operation detection unit in the standby state causes the firing handle (for example, The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that a notification image can be displayed upon detection of an operation on the firing handle D44).

Pachinko game machine related to this concept (A8),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, General prize hole P10),
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG) is provided,
A notification image, which is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second region side, can be displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
As a state relating to the progress of the game, it has at least a gaming state in which the game is in progress and a standby state in which the game is not in progress,
In the standby state, the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) is configured to display predetermined information that is not displayed in the gaming state,
The notification image has a higher display priority than the predetermined information, and the notification image is configured to be displayed even while the predetermined information is being displayed.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A9),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
Based on the state of the game, it is possible to generate recommended launch information, which is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched,
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting the generated recommended firing information to the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S) side,
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
Game information receiving means for receiving the recommended launch information transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side,
Based on the recommended launch information received by the game information receiving means, the first notification image that is the game information that can be notified to launch the game ball toward the first area side and the game ball toward the second area side It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by being configured to be able to display a second notification image that is game information that can be notified so as to be displayed on an information display unit (for example, effect display device SG).

Pachinko gaming machine according to this concept (A10),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
Based on the state of the game, it is possible to generate recommended launch information, which is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched,
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting the generated recommended launch information and the information regarding the state of the game to the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S) side.
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
Game information receiving means for receiving recommended launch information and information about the state of the game transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side,
A first notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the first area side, and a second notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side Is configured to be displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
The main game section (for example, the main control board M) is configured to transmit recommended launch information and information regarding the state of the game to the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S) when the power is restored. ,
The sub-game section (for example, the sub-control board S), upon power-off recovery, based on the recommended firing information and the information regarding the state of the game received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M), the first notification A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to decide whether to display an image and whether to display a second notification image.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A11),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
Based on the state of the game, it is possible to generate the main game recommended launch information, which is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched,
As the main game recommended launch information, there is a first main game recommended launch information that is information relating to whether a game ball should be launched to the first area side, and information relating to whether a game ball should be launched to the second area side. The second main game recommended launch information, and at least,
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting the generated main game recommended launch information and information on the state of the game to the side of the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
A game information receiving means for receiving main game recommended launch information and information about a game state transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side,
Based on the information about the state of the game received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the sub game recommendation, which is information related to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched. It is possible to generate and store launch information,
As the secondary game recommended launch information, the first secondary game recommended launch information, which is information relating to whether to shoot a game ball to the first area side, and the information relating to whether to play a game ball to the second area side. Second sub game recommended launch information, and at least,
A first notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the first area side, and a second notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side Is configured to be displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
When the first main game recommended launch information is received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the first sub game recommended launch information, the memory is stored. Based on the first secondary game recommended launch information that is being configured, it is configured to be able to display the first notification image,
When the first main game recommended launch information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the second sub game recommended launch information, the reception is performed. Based on the first main game recommended launch information, it is configured to display the first notification image,
When the second main game recommended launch information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the second sub game recommended launch information, the storage concerned Based on the second secondary game recommended launch information that is being configured, it is configured to be able to display the second notification image,
When the second main game recommended launch information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the first sub game recommended launch information, the reception is received. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the second notification image is displayed based on the second main game recommended launch information.

Pachinko gaming machine according to this concept (A12),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
Based on the state of the game, it is possible to generate the main game recommended launch information, which is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched,
As the main game recommended launch information, there is a first main game recommended launch information that is information relating to whether a game ball should be launched to the first area side, and information relating to whether a game ball should be launched to the second area side. The second main game recommended launch information, and at least,
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting the generated main game recommended launch information and information on the state of the game to the side of the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
A game information receiving means for receiving main game recommended launch information and information about a game state transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side,
Based on the information about the state of the game received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the sub game recommendation, which is information related to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched. It is possible to generate and store launch information,
As the secondary game recommended launch information, the first secondary game recommended launch information, which is information relating to whether to shoot a game ball to the first area side, and the information relating to whether to play a game ball to the second area side. Second sub game recommended launch information, and at least,
A first notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the first area side, and a second notification image that is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side Is configured to be displayed on the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
When the first main game recommended launch information is received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the first sub game recommended launch information, the memory is stored. Based on the first secondary game recommended launch information that is being configured, it is configured to be able to display the first notification image,
When the first main game recommended launch information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, when the stored sub game recommended launch information is the second sub game recommended launch information, the first It is configured to hide the notification image and the second notification image,
When the second main game recommended launch information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended launch information is the second sub game recommended launch information, the storage concerned Based on the second secondary game recommended launch information that is being configured, it is configured to be able to display the second notification image,
When the second main game recommended firing information is received from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) side, if the stored sub game recommended firing information is the first sub game recommended firing information, the first A pachinko game machine characterized in that it is configured to hide the notification image and the second notification image.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A13),
The game ball flowing down the first area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the second area side, and the first ball entrance into which the game ball can enter ( For example, with the first main game starting opening A10),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, the second ball entrance into which the game ball can enter ( For example, a general prize hole P10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
The first entrance information (for example, the first main game starting opening A10), which is the information about the fact that the player has entered, and the second entrance (for example, the general winning opening P10) A second game ball entrance information, which is information about the fact that the ball has been played, and game information transmission means for transmitting information about the state of the game to the sub game unit (for example, sub control board S) side,
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
The game information receiving means is provided for receiving the first entrance information, the second entrance information, and the information regarding the state of the game transmitted from the main gaming section (for example, the main control board M).
Recommended launch information, which is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be launched based on the information about the state of the game received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M). Can be generated and stored,
As the recommended launch information, the first recommended launch information, which is information relating to whether the game ball should be launched to the first area side, and the second recommended launch information which is information relating to whether the game ball should be launched to the second area side. And at least,
When the recommended firing information stored in the sub-gaming section (for example, the sub-control board S) is the first recommended firing information, the second game entrance information from the main gaming section (for example, the main control board M) When a predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined condition is received, the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) displays the first notification image that is the game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the first area side. It is configured to display at
When the recommended firing information stored in the sub-gaming section (for example, the sub-control board S) is the second recommended firing information, the first game entrance information from the main gaming section (for example, the main control board M) When the information is received and the specific condition is satisfied, the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) displays the second notification image that is the game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side. It is configured to display at
When the first notification image is displayed, a predetermined time elapses after the first notification image is displayed, and the first entrance information is received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M). Alternatively, the display of the first notification image is erased by receiving information indicating that the game state has changed from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) as information regarding the game state. ,
When the second notification image is displayed, the specific time elapses after the second notification image is displayed, and the second entrance information is received from the main game section (for example, the main control board M). Alternatively, the display of the second notification image is erased by receiving information indicating that the game state has changed as information regarding the game state from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M). It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.

Pachinko game machine according to this concept (A14),
The game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first area side, a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter (for example, A second main game starting opening B10),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
An information display unit capable of displaying information (for example, effect display device SG),
An information display unit (for example, an effect display device SG) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls information display,
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M),
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting information regarding the state of the game to the side of the sub game section (for example, the sub control board S),
The sub game unit (for example, the sub control board S) is
A game information receiving means for receiving information about the state of the game transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board M) side,
It is possible to output information regarding the state of the game to the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG),
Based on the information about the state of the game, output to the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) recommended firing information that is information relating to which of the first area side and the second area side the game ball should be fired. Is possible,
When outputting the information regarding the state of the game and the recommended firing information to the information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), the information regarding the state of the game and the recommended firing information are configured to be output as one command. It is a pachinko game machine characterized by being present.

MN11ta-A 1st main game win / loss lottery table, MN11-B 2nd main game win / win lottery means MN11ta-B 2nd main game win / win lottery table, MN11-H auxiliary game win / loss lottery MN11ta-H auxiliary game win / loss lottery Table, MN20 special game transition determination means MN41ta-A first main game stop symbol determination lottery table, MN41-B second main game stop symbol determination means MN41ta-B second main game stop symbol determination lottery table, MN41-H Auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41ta-H auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table, MN50 variation mode determination means MN51-A first main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-B No. 2 main game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-B second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H auxiliary game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-H auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MP11t-C 1st and 2nd Main game symbol variation management timer, MP22t-B 2nd main game starting port Electric auditors opening timer MP33c prize winning ball counter, MP34t special game timer MP51c probability variation counter, MP52c time reduction counter MP61c 1st starting port entrance rate counter , MP62c General winning a prize winning rate counter MP70c Round winning number counter, MP90t Standby demo timer MP21t First starting mouth confirmation timer, MP22t General winning a prize confirmation timer MP81t Right hitting monitoring timer, MP82t Left hitting monitoring MT MT information transmission control means, MT10 command transmission buffer A first main game peripheral device, A10 first main game start opening A11s first main game start entrance ball detection device, A20 first main game symbol display device A21g first main game symbol display portion, A21h 1st main game symbol reservation display section B 2nd main game peripheral equipment, B10 2nd main game starting mouth B11s 2nd main game starting mouth entrance detection device, B11d 2nd main game starting mouth electric auditory goods B20 2nd main game Symbol display device, B21g second main game symbol display section B21h second main game symbol hold display section,
C 1st and 2nd main game common peripheral equipment, C10 1st big winning opening C11s 1st big winning opening winning detection device, C11d 1st big winning opening Electric prize C20 2nd big winning opening, C21s 2nd big winning opening Prize detection device C21d Second big winning mouth electric auditors, C22 specific area C22s specific area entrance detection device, C22c specific area shielding member H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game start opening H11s auxiliary game start entrance ball detection device, H10-1 (-2) Auxiliary game starting port H11-1 (-2) s Auxiliary game starting port Entrance detection device, H20 Auxiliary game symbol display device H21g Auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit P10 General Winning hole, P11s General winning entrance Ball detecting device S Sub-control board, SM21ta Lottery table SM21t for drawing content change determination SM21t Drawing time management timer SG Production display device, SG10 display area SG11 Decorative pattern display area, SG12 First hold Display unit SG13 Second hold display unit RTC real time clock, D24 speaker D26 game effect lamp, D44 launch handle D38 center decoration, HS launch instruction display unit HSL left hit display unit, HSR right hit display unit D24L speaker left, D24R speaker right MN52c -1 Limited frequency A counter, MN52c-2 Limited frequency B counter KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout device

Claims (1)

A game ball flowing down the second area side is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the first area side, and a ball entrance into which the game ball can enter,
A first speaker capable of outputting sound, provided at a position closer to the first area than the second area,
A second speaker capable of outputting a sound and provided at a position closer to the second area than the first area;
With an information display unit capable of displaying information,
As the gaming state, it is configured to be able to take a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which it is easier to enter the ball entrance than the normal gaming state,
When in the specific game state, it is possible to display a notification image, which is game information that can be notified to shoot the game ball toward the second area side, on the information display unit, and as the notification image, a predetermined display A first notification image occupying an area, and a second notification image occupying a display area smaller than the first notification image,
The first notification image is displayed in the specific game state and when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, while the second notification image does not satisfy the predetermined display condition in the specific game state. Is also displayed,
When the second notification image is displayed, the sound can be output only from the second speaker, while when the first notification image is displayed, the sound can be output from both the first speaker and the second speaker. Pachinko game machine characterized by being configured as follows.

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