JP6802479B2 - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

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Regarding pachinko gaming machines.

In recent pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot lottery with a predetermined probability is performed when a game ball enters the starting port on the game board surface (game area), and if the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot (special game) ) The mainstream is a pachinko machine that shifts to the state and can win a large number of prize balls by opening the large prize opening provided on the game board surface. Among the pachinko gaming machines configured in this way, a time-shortening gaming state that increases the efficiency of the probability fluctuation game state that increases the winning probability in the jackpot lottery and the symbol variation for notifying the lottery result in the jackpot lottery. There are also gaming machines that enhance the interest of the game by creating a game progress state that is advantageous to the player according to these game states. In addition, there are game machines that enhance the interest of the game by devising the composition of the game board surface and devising the content of the production.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-322988 JP 2012-000302 JP 2016-067732

However, since many such game machines have existed in the past, there is a problem that it is desired to develop a model that realizes further novel game playability.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A game area where a game ball can flow down (for example, a game area D30) and
An entry port (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10, or a general winning opening P10) through which a game ball can enter,
Variable winning openings (for example, first major winning opening C10, second major winning opening C20, auxiliary game starting opening H10) that can be in a closed state and an open state,
It is provided with a game ball launching unit (for example, launching device D42) capable of obtaining at least the minimum firing intensity, which is the minimum firing intensity that enables the game ball to be released into the game area (for example, the game area D30).
When the game ball is launched at the minimum firing intensity, the first flow route (for example, 1-1 right) is used as a flow path on the game area (for example, game area D30) where the launched game ball is difficult to flow down. Hit route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) and first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) It has at least a second downflow route (for example, 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2), which is a different flow path from the above.
The game ball that has flowed into the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) is hit by the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-2). The second downflow route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-) before flowing out from the route MR10-1 or the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. It is configured so that it does not flow into 2).
The game ball that has flowed into the second flow-down route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) is hit by the second flow-down route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route). Route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) before flowing out from the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10- It is configured so that it does not flow into 2).
When the game ball flows down the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2), and when the game ball flows down, the second flow-down route (for example, 2-1). When the game ball flows down the right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2), the entry port (for example, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port) B10, the first big winning opening C10, the second big winning opening C20, the auxiliary game starting opening H10, or the general winning opening P10) are configured so that the ease of entering the game ball can be different.
The ease of entering the game ball into the variable winning opening is the same for both the first flow-down route and the game ball that has flowed out from the second flow-down route and has flowed down without entering the ball entry port. it is pachinko machines, characterized in that is configured to be directed towards the variable winning hole.

According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, further novel game performance can be realized in a gaming machine that adopts the concept of creating a gaming progress state that is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main control board side of 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 gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an electric accessory drive determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a random number acquisition process for determining the main game content 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 the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a main game table 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 a specific game end determination process 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 gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a game state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display control 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 special game-related display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a 1-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a 2-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a 1-2 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a 2-2 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 26 is a first left-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is a second left-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a comparison diagram of the time required for the flow of the first and second left-handed routes in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a third and fourth left-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

First, the meaning of each term in the present specification will be described. "Prize ball" includes not only a prize in which a prize ball is paid out, but also a passage to a "through chucker" in which no prize ball is 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. Those having a shape such as, etc. can be mentioned. Further, in the present specification, the "identification information" may be referred to as a main game symbol / special symbol (special symbol) or a decorative symbol (designation), but the "special symbol (special symbol)" is a main control board. The identification information is displayed and controlled on the side, and the "decorative pattern (designation)" is the identification information as an effect displayed on the sub-control board side. "Displayable identification information" is not limited to the display method, and includes, for example, light emission of light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7-segment display) (including not only the presence or absence of light emission but also the difference in color) and physics. Display (for example, the symbol drawn on the reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position) and the like. "Direction" refers to display content that enhances the enjoyment of the game, for example, moving images such as animations and live-action photographs, still images such as pictures, photographs, characters, etc., including identification information fluctuation / stop, notice, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. The "open state, open state" and "closed state, closed state" are, for example, in the configuration of a general large winning opening (so-called attacker), the open state = easy winning state, and the closed state = non-winning state. It will be in an easy state. Further, for example, a state of protruding from the game board (player side) (hereinafter, may be referred to as an advanced state) and a state of being retracted into the game board (the side opposite to the player side) (hereinafter referred to as an evacuation state). In a configuration that can take (there is) (so-called tongue-type attacker), the advance state = the winning easy state, and the evacuation state = the winning non-easy state. A "random number" is a random number used in a lottery (a lottery by a 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). Random numbers, soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called "basic random number" that affects the result of the game, specifically, the "winning random number (random number for winning / failing lottery)" related to the transition of the special game, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol are determined. "Random number for determining variable mode", "Random number for determining stop symbol", "Random number for determining winning symbol" for determining whether to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variable game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all of these random numbers when determining the content of the variation mode, the content of the definite identification information, and the like, and at least one random number that is the same as or different from each other may be used. Further, 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, but once the entry port (for example, the start entry port) 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 such as winning random number + fluctuation mode determination random number + symbol determination random number ... is called one random number). .. Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). In the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the "game state" is, for example, a special game state in which the large winning opening can be opened, and a non-probability variable game state in which the lottery probability of transition to the special game state is a predetermined value. Transition to special game state Probability fluctuation game state with high lottery probability, auxiliary game state with assistance for winning a prize at the start port that triggers the transition to special game (so-called normal symbol time saving state, for example, variable to the start port When the member is attached, the opening period of the variable member is long, the probability of winning the opening of the variable member is high, the time for notifying the result of the opening lottery of the variable member is short), etc. in any one or a plurality of combinations. is there. The "game area" is an area in which the game ball can roll, and is not limited to the front side of the game board D35 (as seen by the player), for example, the back side of the game board D35 (as seen by the player). It may be an area in which the game ball including both the front side of the game board D35 and the front side (as viewed from the player) can roll.

It should be noted that this embodiment is merely an example, and relates to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function of each means, the on / off timing of flags, the name of the means responsible for the process of each step, and the like. It is not limited to the following aspects. Further, the above-described embodiments and modifications should not be limitedly understood to be applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and the other modified example is also described.

The following embodiment is a model (type 1 type 1 multifunction device) in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed. However, this is not limited to this, and it is also within the range when applied to other gaming machines (for example, conventional pachinko gaming machines of type 1, type 2, type 3, general electric service, etc.). .. It should be noted that this embodiment is merely an example, and relates to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function of each means, the on / off timing of flags, the name of the means responsible for the process of each step, and the like. It is not limited to the following aspects. Further, the above-described embodiments and modifications should not be limitedly understood to be applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and the other modified example is also described. Further, in the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are also not limited, and the lottery table may be used as a reference table or vice versa. Further, the term "table" in this example is not limited to the format, and one or more selection candidates are selected from a plurality of selection candidates based on one or more pieces of information. It should be understood that it is an associated aspect. Further, the numerical values as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modification {for example, winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at the time of special game, symbol variation time, number of continuations in each game state, etc.} are This is just an example, and in particular, different conditions (for example, by the conditions of the first main game side and the second main game side, by the conditions of the probability fluctuation game and the non-probability fluctuation game, and the time reduction game and the non-time reduction game). It is understood that the magnitude relations and combinations of the numerical values shown in (conditions with time-saving games, etc.) may be changed as appropriate as long as they do not deviate significantly from the purpose of the following embodiments and modification examples. Should. For example, the magnitude relationship between the first main game side and the second main game side in terms of 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 that the first main game side = the second main game side. Even if it is illustrated as such, even if the magnitude relationship is appropriately changed such that the first main game side <second main game side, or the first main game side> second main game side. Good (same for other numbers and conditions). Further, for example, when the number of continuations of the probability fluctuation game state is configured based on the purpose of continuing until the next big hit occurs, whether to set "65535" as the number of continuations (configured to substantially continue). Alternatively, even in the option of the realization method based on the same purpose, such as maintaining the probability fluctuation game state until the next big hit occurs without setting the number of continuations, as long as the purpose of the following embodiments and modification examples is not significantly deviated. Should be understood that may be changed as appropriate.

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

First, with reference to FIG. 1, the basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board D35. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper ball plate D20, a lower ball plate D22, and a firing handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame body for fixing the pachinko gaming machine at a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body that matches 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 launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably accommodating a game board D35, a mechanism for guiding or collecting a game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is formed of glass or the like and is supported by the door D18. The door D18 is openably and closably attached to the front frame D14 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball plate D20 has a mechanism for storing the game ball, sending the game ball to the launch rail, and extracting the game ball from the lower ball plate D22. The lower ball plate D22 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker D24 is provided between the upper ball plate D20 and the lower ball plate D22, and sound effects according to the game state and the like are output.

Next, in the game board D35, a game area D30 divided by the outer rail D32 and the inner rail D34 is formed. Then, in the game area D30, in addition to mechanisms such as a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning openings, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port B10, the auxiliary game start port H10, 1st big winning opening C10, 2nd big winning opening C20, 1st main game symbol display device A20, 2nd main game symbol display device B20, effect display device SG, auxiliary game symbol display device H20, center decoration D38 and out opening D36 is installed. In addition, as a ball entry port where the game ball can enter when right-handed (to launch the game ball by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area D30) is executed. A warp opening W10 and a general winning opening P10 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail in order.

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

Next, the second main game start opening B10 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port entry ball detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric accessory B11d. Here, the second main game start port entry detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entry of the game ball into the second main game start port B10, and the second main game start indicating the entry at the time of entry. Generates mouth ball information. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is variable to a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the closed state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are provided, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 and the right side of the game area D30 flow down. The game ball is configured so that it can be guided to the first main game start port A10. Further, the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10, while the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 is easily guided to the second main game start port B10. Has been done.

In the present embodiment, the electric accessory is provided on the second main game start port B10 side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric accessory is provided on the first main game start port A10 side. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are arranged apart from each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port A10 and the first main game start port A10 are arranged. The two main game start ports B10 may be arranged so as to overlap each other. In that case, the upper part of the second main game start port B10 is blocked by the presence of the first main game start port A10. You may.

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

Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, and the left side of the game area D30 (referenced to the center of the game area) is used. It is configured so that the flowing game ball is less likely to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball flowing down the right side and the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) may be configured to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10.

Next, the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 are provided on the upper right side of the out opening D36, and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) , It is configured so that it can easily pass through the area where the first big winning opening C10 and the second big winning opening C20 are arranged before reaching the out opening D36.

Next, the first big winning opening C10 has a horizontal rectangular shape and is an out opening that opens when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located on the upper right side of D36. As a specific configuration, the first large winning opening C10 includes a first large winning opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first large winning opening electric accessory C11d {and a first large winning opening The mouth electric accessory solenoid C13 (not shown)} is provided. Here, the first large winning opening winning detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening C10, and the first large winning opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. To generate. The first large winning opening electric accessory C11d changes the first large winning opening C10 into a normal state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to win in the first large winning opening C10 and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (the first). 1 Grand prize opening Electric accessory solenoid C13 is excited and changed). In the present embodiment, the mode of the large winning opening is changed to a normal state in which the game ball has a horizontal rectangular shape and the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Not limited to. In that case, for example, an advance state in which the rod-shaped member provided in the large winning opening is projected toward the player side and a retracted state in which the rod-shaped member is retracted toward the player side can be adopted (so-called so-called). A tongue-type attacker) or an opening on the passage where the game ball can roll is used as a big winning opening, and the opening can be closed or opened (so-called sliding attacker). It is often suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

Next, the second big winning opening C20 forms a horizontal rectangular shape and goes out, which is opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the jackpot symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located on the upper right side of the opening D36. As a specific configuration, the second special winning opening C20 includes a second large winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the winning of a game ball, a second large winning opening electric accessory C21d {and a second large winning opening. The mouth electric accessory solenoid C23 (not shown)} is provided. Here, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second large winning opening C20, and the second large winning opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. To generate. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s. Next, the second big winning opening electric accessory C21d has the second big winning opening C20 in the normal state where the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win in the second big winning opening C20 and the open state where the game ball is easy to win. Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the mode of the large winning opening is changed to a normal state in which the game ball has a horizontal rectangular shape and the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Not limited to. In that case, for example, an advance state in which the rod-shaped member provided in the large winning opening is projected toward the player side and a retracted state in which the rod-shaped member is retracted toward the player side can be adopted (so-called so-called). A tongue-type attacker) or an opening on the passage where the game ball can roll is used as a large winning opening, and the opening may be closed or opened (so-called sliding attacker). , It is suitable when it is desired to ensure that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game). It is a device that executes the displayed display. As a specific configuration, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) includes a first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit B21g) and a first main game symbol display unit B21g. It is provided with a symbol holding display unit A21h (second main game symbol holding display unit B21h). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit A21h (second main game symbol hold display unit B21h) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lamps lit is the first main game (second main game). Corresponds to the number of pending random numbers related to (the number of fluctuations in the main game symbol that has not been executed). The first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit 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 kinds of numbers of "" and "-" of the loss {However, it is not limited to this, and the 7-segment LED is displayed so that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed. It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. Further, the holding number display is not limited to being composed of four lamps, and can display a maximum of four holding numbers (for example, it is composed of one lamp and is held. Number 1: Lighting, Hold number 2: Low speed blinking, Hold number 3: Medium speed blinking, Hold number 4: High speed blinking).

Since the main game symbol does not necessarily have to have a directing role, the size of the first main game symbol display device A20 is set to an inconspicuous degree in the present embodiment. However, in the case of adopting a method in which the main game symbol itself has a directing role and the decorative symbol is not displayed, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device SG described later. It may be configured as.

Next, the effect display device SG is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 in which the effect is executed including the variable display of the decorative symbol. Here, the display area SG10 includes, for example, a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbol fluctuations imitating a game of a slot machine, a first hold display unit SG12 for displaying main game hold information, and the like. It has a second hold display unit SG13. Although the effect display device SG is composed of a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, it may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or an LED. Next, the first hold display unit SG12 and the second hold display unit SG13 are each composed of four lamps, and the lamps are interlocked with the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

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

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

Next, the warp opening W10 is an entry port where a game ball can enter, and the game ball that has entered the warp opening W10 is the back side of the game board D35 (the back side of the game board D35 as seen from the player). , If the game board D35 does not have transparency, it cannot be seen by the player), and it flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 (details will be described later), and the warp outlet W20. It is configured to return to the game area D30 from. In addition, right-handed means that the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area D30 (in this example, it flows down on either the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. It is to launch the game ball by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball so that it will be done. In addition, if the game ball does not enter the warp opening W10 when the right-handed hit is executed, the game ball will flow down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1. As described above, in this example, when the right-handed hit is executed, the game ball flows down one of the routes of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. It is configured as. Further, the 2-1 right-handed route is a route that can flow down when the game ball enters the warp opening W10, and the game ball flows down the back side (back side) of the game board D35 as seen from the player. It is the root. With this configuration, it is possible to configure the game ball to flow down not only in the game area D30 but also in the space behind the game board D35, and the game ball can flow down more than the conventional game machine. The area can be widened.

Next, the general winning opening P10 includes a general winning opening entry ball detection device P11s. The general winning opening ball detection device P11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening P10, and generates general winning opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. A predetermined number (for example, 5 balls) of game balls will be paid out as prize balls when the game balls enter the general prize opening P10. It is difficult for a game ball that flows down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) to enter the general winning opening P10, and a game ball that flows down on the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is a general prize. It is configured so that it can easily enter the mouth P10. It should be noted that the ease of entering the general winning opening P10 differs depending on whether the game ball has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. The details will be described later, but the game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 and returned to the game area D30 from the warp exit W20 is the 1-1 right-handed route MR10. It is configured to be easier to enter the general winning opening P10 (due to the influence of the arrangement of the game nails, etc.) than the game ball that has flowed down -1. Further, for example, any right-handed route may occur due to a collision between a game ball flowing down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and a game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. The game ball that has flowed down (1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1) is also configured to be able to enter the general winning opening P10.

The game board D35 and / or the center decoration D38 may be made of a transparent material (for example, an acrylic plate). In this case, the player is at the back of the game board D35 and / or the center decoration D38. It is possible to visually recognize the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 provided on the side. Further, in the present embodiment, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is provided on the back side of the game board D35, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is provided on the game board. It may be configured to be provided on the front side of the D35, or a plurality of 2-1 right-handed routes MR20-1 may be provided on both the front side and the back side of the game board D35. May be good. In addition, when the game ball that has executed the right-handed hit flows down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, the auxiliary game start opening H10, the second main game start opening B10, the first big winning opening C10, and the second The game ball will flow down in the vicinity of the big winning opening C20. In this embodiment, a game ball that has been hit right can enter the general winning opening P10. Further, the influence of the game ball guiding member HB10 (the game ball that has passed through the auxiliary game start port H10 has a shape that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the general winning opening P10) provided at the game nail and the auxiliary game start port H10. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 can enter the general winning opening P10, but the ease of entering the ball is relatively low. In addition, when the game ball that has executed the right-handed hit flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, the second main game start opening B10, the general winning opening P10, the first large winning opening C10, and the second large The game ball will flow down in the vicinity of the winning opening C20. It should be noted that the game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is configured to be easier to enter the general winning opening P10 than the game ball that has flowed down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1.

Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and controls the overall game operation (that is, the game, such as a lottery when the ball enters the first main game starting port A10 (second main game starting port B10). Mainly the main control board M that performs control that is directly related to the interests of the player, and the sub-main control unit SM that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device SG that gives interest to the game content. A sub-sub control unit SS that executes the effect display, and a payout unit that pays out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and the prize ball tank KT to the upper ball plate D20 according to the prizes in each prize opening. A prize ball payout device (set base) KE equipped with a KE10 or the like, a prize ball payout control board KH for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and a game ball (storage ball) of the upper ball plate D20 to the game area D30. A launch device D42 that launches one by one, a launch control board D40 that controls the launch operation of the launch device D42, a power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko game machine, and a switch that turns on / off the power of the pachinko game machine. The power switch Ea and the like are provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (the side opposite to the game side).

Next, the electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, 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. Various effects on the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of decorative symbols based on the information (signals, commands, etc.) from the prize ball payout control board KH to be controlled and the main control board M, the sound from the speaker D24, The sub-control board S (in this example, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are arranged on one board) that controls the lighting of the game effect lamp D26 and the execution of error notification, etc., and these It is mainly composed of a power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including a control board. Here, the sub-control board S is a sub-main control unit SM that controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of decorative patterns, sound from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and error notification. It is provided with two control units, a sub-sub control unit SS, which executes display processing such as variable display / stop display, hold display, and notice display of decorative symbols on the effect display device SG. The main control board M, the prize ball payout control board KH, the sub-main control unit SM, and the sub-sub control unit SS include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores in advance a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, and a CPU. It is equipped with a RAM that temporarily stores the data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.). Hereinafter, the schematic configuration of each substrate and the electrical connection mode between each substrate / device will be outlined.

First, the main control board M includes a first main game start port entry ball detection device A11s, a second main game start port entry ball detection device B11s, an auxiliary game start port entry ball detection device H11s, and a first large winning opening winning detection device. C11s, 2nd big winning opening winning detection device C21s, general winning opening winning ball detection device P11s, drive solenoid (not shown above, 1st big winning opening electric accessory solenoid C13, 2nd big winning opening electric accessory solenoid) It is electrically connected to input / output devices such as C23) and an information display LED (not shown) that are indispensable for the progress of the game, and controls the progress of the game based on the input signals from each input device. Further, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the prize ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub-main control unit SM / sub-sub control unit SS), and the prize ball is paid out based on the progress of the game. Information (commands) related to the above and the like can be transmitted to the prize ball payout control board KH, and information (commands) related to the progress state of the production / game can be transmitted to the sub-control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC via an external connection terminal by wiring. It is configured to be able to output game-related information to 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 enable bidirectional communication, while the main control board M and the sub-main are configured. 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 either 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 that executes the payout of game balls, and a device that can be operated by the player and receives a game ball lending request to the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to the game ball lending device R for transmission. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launching device (launch handle, launch motor, ball feeding device) are provided. Etc.) are also connected. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is separated and adjacent to the game machine, but it may be integrated with the game machine. In that case, the game ball lending control board KH is used for lending. Control and management of recording media for lending electronic money and the like may be supervised.

Next, the sub-control board S is connected to an effect display device SG for displaying a decorative pattern or the like, a speaker D24, and a game effect lamp D26. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are provided in the sub-control board S, and the sub-main control unit SM controls the sound output from the speaker D24 and the game effect ( (Decoration) The lighting control of the lamp D26 and the determination control of the display content to be displayed on the effect display device SG are performed, and the sub-sub control unit SS is configured to perform the display control on the effect display device SG. In the present embodiment, the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated by the sub control board S, but the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate board). However, by configuring it to be integrated, there are merits such as space merit and reduction of the situation where noise is mixed in the wiring etc.). Further, the division of work between the two control units can be appropriately changed, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable when adopting a VDP integrated with a voice control circuit). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

Next, game peripherals 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 peripherals include a first main game peripheral device A which is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B which is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. The first and second main game shared peripheral devices C, which are the shared peripheral devices 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, and the sub-sub control unit. Has SS, etc. Here, the effect controlled by the sub-main control unit SM includes 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 manner, and the result of the game. It is related 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 includes a first main game start port A10 that triggers a transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device A20 capable of stopping display and variable display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

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

Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral devices C are in a closed state during a normal game, and are opened under a predetermined condition during a special game (big hit). And has a second big winning opening C20.

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

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

Next, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a general flow of processing performed by the main control board M. After the power of the game machine is turned on, the process of FIG. 3A is executed. That is, after the power of the game machine is turned on, after the initial setting is performed (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button, and the reset button (RAM clear) of the power supply unit E. It is determined whether or not the button) has been operated, that is, whether or not the operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by the administrator of the game hall or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears all the RAM contents on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the CPU MC 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 unit SM side (transmits at the relevant timing). Alternatively, the command may be set at the timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, in step 1008, the CPU MC of the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M (for example, saves in the checksum and the RAM area recorded at the time of power failure). Compare with the amount of information provided). Next, in step 1010, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is accurately backed up in the RAM) based on the check result. To do. If Yes, that is, the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal in step 1010, the process proceeds to the process of step 1004 (the RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if No in step 1010, that is, the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the CPUMC of the main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board M at the time of power failure. The various information commands of the above 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 relevant timing, or the commands may be set at the relevant timing and described later. It may be configured to be transmitted by the control command transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the CPUMC of the main control board M is triggered by an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the figure (b) is executed}, and the process of step 1018 is performed. Transition. After step 1018, the CPUMC of the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processes (for example, random number counter increment processes) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The CPUMC of the main control board M executes the process of FIG. 3B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, when the fixed interrupt cycle T is reached (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms), in step 1100, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. .. Next, in step 1200, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the electric accessory drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1550, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the special game control process described later. Next, in step 1997, the CPUMC of the main control board M causes the prize ball payout control board KH to execute the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the game ball wins. , Processing to manage the result, etc.) is executed. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins in each winning opening is as follows: 1st main game starting port A10 and 2nd main game starting port B10 have 4 balls, 1st big winning opening C10 and 2nd big winning opening. C20 has 13 balls and the general winning opening P10 has 5 balls. The number of these prize balls paid out is an example, and the number of prize balls paid out is different between the case where the ball is entered into the first main game start opening A10 and the case where the ball is entered into the second main game start opening B10. Alternatively, the number of prize balls paid out may be different between the case where the ball is entered in the first prize opening C10 and the case where the ball is entered in the second large winning opening C20. When a game ball enters the general winning opening P10, a lottery such as a winning / losing lottery is not executed, and a predetermined number of prize balls paid out (5 balls in this example) is given to the player. Has been done. Next, in step 1998, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes an output process of an external signal (information output to an external terminal board, a hall computer HC, or the like). Next, in step 1999, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each of the above processes to the sub-main control unit side), and immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. Return to the processing that was being executed.

Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the CPUMC of the main control board M is configured so that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing shown in FIG. Is executed. That is, when the power of the game machine is turned off (in this example, when the NMI is interrupted), in step 1020, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets the power cut information (for example, checksum) 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 cutoff 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 CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the game ball has entered (inflow, in the case of a gate, passed) into the auxiliary game start port H10. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, the auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds 1 to the holding balls in the form of being set in the RAM area of the main control board M together with the information on the number of holdings, and the next process ( The process proceeds to step 1200). In addition, even if No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1200).

Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive 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 flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the CPUMC 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 CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not there is a reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the game state on the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag) and sets the lottery table MN41ta-H for determining the auxiliary game symbol. Refer to it and determine the stop symbol based on the acquired game status of the auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol winning random number based on the reserved ball (for example, when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on, it is compared with the case where it is off. Then, the winning symbol is selected with high probability) and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the CPUMC of the main control board M.

Here, the right side of the figure is an example of a lottery table for determining an auxiliary game stop symbol. As shown in the table, in this example, the stop symbols are "D0, D1, D2", and the stop symbols that are the hit symbols are "D1, D2", which are caused by the fact that each of them has stopped. In the non-time reduction game, when the stopped symbol is "D1", the opening mode is (opening for 0.2 seconds → closing), and the electric accessory is stopped. When the symbol is "D2", the opening mode is (open for 0.2 seconds → closed for 0.8 seconds → open for 2.0 seconds, closed) (longest open). Further, in the time reduction game, when the stopped symbol is "D1", the opening mode is (open for 1 second → closed for 1 second → open for 1 second → closed for 1 second → open for 1 second → closed) and stopped. When the symbol is "D2", the opening mode is configured to be (open for 0.2 seconds → closed for 0.8 seconds → open for 4.0 seconds → closed). It should be noted that the stop symbol is likely to be a lost symbol "D0" during the non-time reduction game, and the stop symbol is likely to be a hit symbol "D1" during the time reduction game.

Next, in step 1218, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the auxiliary game symbol variation time to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H based on the auxiliary game side game state (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag). (For example, 1 second when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on, 10 seconds when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the CPUMC 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 subtracts 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, updates the holding information recorded in the RAM area of the CPUMC of the main control board M, and assists. After starting the game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, the auxiliary game symbol variation display is started on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g.

Next, in step 1224, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H and determines whether or not the predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. In the case of 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 confirms and displays the acquired stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g. To do. Then, in step 1228, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1230, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is a “hit” (D1 and D2 in this example). In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens for 1 second → closes for 1 second in the opening mode (for example, in the case of the hit symbol “D1”, based on the hit symbol on the auxiliary game side. → Open for 1 second → Closed for 1 second → Open for 1 second → Closed, in the case of the hit symbol “D2”, open for 0.2 seconds, closed for 0.8 seconds, open for 5 seconds,) Is determined, and a predetermined time related to the opening time (opening / closing time) of the electric accessory is set in the second main game start port 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 opens the second main game start port electric accessory B11d of the second main game start port B10, and proceeds to step 1242. Even if No in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1242. In this embodiment, when the main game time reduction flag is off and the auxiliary game stop symbol is a predetermined hit symbol (D2), the time for continuing to open the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is the longest. Has been done.

Next, in step 1242, whether or not the CPUMC of the main control board M has reached a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory with reference to the second main game start port electric accessory opening timer MP22t-B. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second main game start port electric accessory B11d, turns off the electric accessory opening flag, and performs the next process. (Processing in step 1300).

If No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224, and if No in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230 and step 1242, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1300).

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

Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, whether or not the CPUMC of the main control board M has received the first main game start port entry information from the first main game start port entry detection device A11s of the first main game start port A10. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the main game (particularly the first main game side) is within the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the first main game content determination random number. In this embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning / failing lottery random number for determining the winning / failing, a symbol lottery random number for determining the symbol at the time of winning, and a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol are determined. Three random numbers of the variable mode lottery random numbers for the purpose are acquired. By the way, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update cycles and random number ranges, and are acquired in series at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the CPUMC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random numbers in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1310, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends information (hold generation command) to the effect that the first main game random number has been acquired to the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (hold generation command) to the sub-main control unit SM. Set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999).

Next, in step 1312, whether or not the CPUMC of the main control board M has received the second main game start port entry information from the second main game start port entry detection device B11s of the second main game start port B10. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of reserved balls for the main game (particularly the second main game side) is within the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the CPUMC 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 of a winning / failing lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation mode lottery random number are acquired as in the case of the first main game side. By the way, the acquisition range of each random number on the first main game side and the acquisition range of each random number on the second main game side (for example, the acquisition range of the winning / failing lottery random number for the first main game and the winning / failing lottery random number for the second main game). Are set to the same. Next, in step 1318, the CPUMC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random numbers in the RAM area. Next, in step 1320, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends information (hold generation command) to the effect that the second main game random number has been acquired to the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (hold generation command) to the sub-main control unit SM. It is set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400). If No in steps 1302 and 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312, and if No in steps 1312 and 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400).

Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the RAM area of the main control board M, and confirms whether or not there is a hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the first main game symbol display process described later, and the next process {processes of steps 1400 (1) and (2). }. On the other hand, if No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the second main game symbol display process described later, and the next process {steps 1400 (1), (2). Process}.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball of the second main game symbol exists, regardless of the existence of the reserved ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the reserved ball of the first main game symbol). It is configured to prioritize the hold digestion of the second main game symbol (even if it comes first), but it is not limited to this (hold digestion based on the winning order and both main game symbols are performed in parallel at the same time). It may be configured to execute a parallel lottery to draw a lottery).

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) related to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. Since this processing is substantially the same for the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Write in parentheses. First, in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is a condition that the special game is not in progress (or the condition device is in operation), the main game symbol is not changing, and the main game symbol is held. Although not shown in this example, when a variable fixed time (time for stopping and displaying the confirmed display symbol after the final display of the main game symbol) is provided, the fluctuation start condition of the next fluctuation is set during the fixed variable time. May be configured so as not to satisfy.

In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405 and step 1406, the CPUMC 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 related to the current symbol variation The second main game content determination random number) is read, deleted from the RAM area of the main control board M, and the remaining temporarily stored hold information is shifted (hold digestion process). Next, in step 1410-1, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to each game state, and refers to the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number). Based on the above, the main game symbol winning / failing lottery is executed.

Here, FIG. 10 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game win / loss lottery table (second main game win / loss lottery table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability-variable gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-probability-variable gaming state. The winning probability is just an example, and is not limited to this.

Next, in step 1410-2, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game symbol determination lottery table (second main game symbol determination lottery table), and refers to the main game symbol winning / failing result and the first. A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the symbol lottery random number), and these are temporarily stored in the RAM area.

Here, FIG. 10 (main game symbol 2) is an example of a lottery table for determining the first main game symbol (lottery table for determining the second main game symbol). 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"). It is configured so that one main game symbol is determined as a jackpot symbol. The number of rounds of the special game determined with reference to the main game symbol is 8R for 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, and 16R for 7A, 7B. The random value and the type of the stop symbol are also examples, and are not limited to this. {For example, the lost symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols are provided. May}.

Next, in step 1412, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the first main game variation mode determination lottery table (second main game variation mode determination lottery table) corresponding to each game state, and refers to the main game symbol. The variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the winning / failing lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number), and these are determined in the RAM area of the main control board M. Temporarily store in, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

Here, the main game table 3 shown in FIG. 10 is an example of a lottery table for determining the first main game variation mode (lottery table for determining the second main game variation mode). As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol with respect to a certain random number value can be determined based on the result of the winning / failing lottery of the main game symbol and the state of the main game time reduction flag. Has been done. For example, when the winning / failing lottery result of the main game symbol is a hit for a certain random number value, it is easy to determine the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is relatively long, and when the main game time reduction flag is on (time reduction). In the game state), the variation mode in which the variation time is relatively short is easily determined. It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of variation mode (variation time), selectivity, and the like. Further, the symbol variation time on the first main game side in the time reduction game state (when the main game time reduction flag is on) may be configured to be relatively long {symbol variation on the second main game side. Is configured to be advantageous to the player, it is easy for the second main game side to hold the game by lowering the symbol fluctuation efficiency of the first main game side (advantageous to the player). Since the purpose is to build a situation, it is particularly effective when the starting port on the first main game side and the starting port on the second main game side cannot be separated}.

Next, in step 1414, the CPUMC of the main control board M receives commands (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 board M. The command related 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 unit SM side (sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Will be sent to). Next, in step 1415, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main game symbol in the first and second main game symbol fluctuation management timers MP11t-C. Next, in step 1416, the CPUMC of the main control board M is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). On B21g), the variation display of the main game symbol is started according to the variation mode stored in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1417, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the changing flag and proceeds to step 1420.

On the other hand, if No in step 1403, in step 1419, the CPUMC 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 process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1550).

Next, in step 1420, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, in step 1422, the CPUMC of the main control board M is for command transmission for transmitting information (symbol confirmation display instruction command) to the effect that the symbol variation is completed to the sub-main control unit SM side. It is set in the buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the CPUMC of the main control board M is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (second main game symbol display unit) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). The variation display of the main game symbol on B21g) is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the RAM area of the main control board M is displayed and controlled as a 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 refers to the RAM area of the main control board M, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1440, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the condition device operation flag and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1500.

Next, in step 1500, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes the specific game end determination process described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1550). Even if No in step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1550).

Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1506, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1510, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is larger than 0. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the CPUMC of the main control board M decrements the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c by 1. Next, in step 1514, the CPU MC of the main control board M refers to the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is 0. In the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the main game time reduction flag. Next, in step 1518, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game time reduction flag, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1550). In addition, even if No in step 1506, step 1510 or step 1514, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1550). As described above, in this example, the remaining time reduction number (the remaining symbol variation number in which the time shortening game state ends depending on the symbol variation end number after the end of the special game) is transmitted to the sub-control board S. Has been done.

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1552, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag, main game time saving flag, auxiliary game time saving flag). Next, in step 1558, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1560, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the special game transition permission flag. Next, in step 1562, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the condition device operation flag and shifts to the next process (process of step 1600). Even if No in step 1552, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1600).

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the CPUMC 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 1607, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets an initial value (1 in this example) in the round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1608, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (special game start display instruction command) to the effect that the special game is started to the sub-main control unit side. (It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

On the other hand, if No in step 1602, in step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. Then, in the case of Yes in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. If No in step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the permission for the special game has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Next, in step 1612, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, whether or not it is just before the start of each round. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, the set opening pattern (for example, an opening pattern that keeps opening, a pattern that opens and closes a plurality of times) is set in step 1614. Next, in step 1616, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1620, the CPUMC of the main control board M drives the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d (or the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d) of the first large winning opening C10 to make the first large winning opening. The winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening C20) is opened, the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to start, and the process proceeds to step 1622. On the other hand, if No in step 1612, that is, if the big winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1620.

Next, in step 1622, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning games, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and in the round, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is applied to the first winning opening C10 (or the second winning opening C20). It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball (ball). If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, if No in step 1624, in step 1626, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer) and determines the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the opening of the large winning opening. Determines whether or not has passed. In the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. If No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Next, in step 1628, the CPUMC of the main control board M is the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d of the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d of the second large winning opening C20). 1st big winning opening C10 (or 2nd big winning opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1630, the CPU MC of the main control board M resets the special game timer MP34t (particularly the open time timer). Next, in step 1632, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1633, the CPUMC of the main control board M adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1634, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended (for example, whether or not the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1638, the CPUMC of the main control board M sends information to the effect that the special game is ended (special game end display instruction command) to the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side. Set (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1999). Then, in step 1650, the game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997). Even if No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1997).

Further, in the present embodiment, the game is configured to proceed by right-handed while the special game is being executed. In addition, during the execution of the special game, in addition to the payout of the game ball by entering the first grand prize opening C10 or the second major winning opening C20 (in this example, 13 balls are paid out for each ball entered). , Since it is possible to receive the payout of the game ball by entering the ball at the general winning opening P10 (in this example, the payout of 5 balls per ball entered), the game ball launched by right-handed during the execution of the special game. The more the ball enters the general winning opening P10, the more the number of game balls acquired by the player during the execution period of the special game increases. A 1-1 right-handed route and a 2-1 right-handed route are provided as routes for the game ball launched by right-handed hitting to flow down, and the 1-1 right-handed route and the second route are provided. -1 The first right-handed route and the 1-1 right-handed route during the execution of the special game are configured so that the ease of entering the general winning opening P10 differs depending on which of the right-handed route the game ball has flowed down. The number of game balls to be acquired is calculated by the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through each of the 1-1 right-handed route and the 2-1 right-handed route to the total number of game balls that have passed through the 2-1 right-handed route. It will be possible to make a difference. Therefore, the player becomes more interested in entering the ball into the general winning opening P10, and as a result, the interest of the special game is increased.

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that shifts to a probability variation game state after the end of the special game, and in this example, " 5A, 7A, 5B, 7B ") is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability change flag and proceeds to step 1656. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652 (in this example, the non-probability variable jackpot symbol, which is the jackpot symbol that shifts to the non-probability variable gaming state after the end of the special game, is the stop symbol, and in this example, "4A". (In the case of "4B"), the process proceeds to step 1656. Next, in step 1656, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) in the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1658, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game time reduction flag. Next, in step 1660, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary game time reduction flag and shifts to the next process (process of step 1997).

Next, the control process executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19. First, FIG. 15 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board S side (particularly, the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 3D is a process on the sub-main control unit SM side that is executed after a reset such as when the power is turned on to the game machine. That is, when the power is turned on to the game machine, in step 2002, the CPUSC of the sub-main control unit SM executes the initial processing based on the information received from the main side (main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear). When information is received → When the RAM on the secondary control board S side is initialized and various information commands are received → The effect-related information at the time of power failure is reset to the RAM on the secondary control board S side). After that, the process shifts to the loop processing in which the iterative processing routine (f) of the sub-main control unit SM is repeatedly executed. Here, when (f) is executed, first, in step 2400, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the hold information management process described later, as shown in the process of FIG. Next, in step 2700, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2800, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2900, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the special game-related display control process described later. Next, in step 2999, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S executes the display command transmission control process (transmits the command set by these series of subroutines to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and ends this iterative processing routine. To do.

As described above, the CPUSC of the sub-main control unit SM adopts a form in which the sub-main side routines (S2400 to S2999) are looped after being reset. Further, the process of FIG. 3E is a process at the time of interruption of the sub-main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board M described above is one terminal (this) of the CPU of the sub-main control unit SM. In the example, it is the processing flow (e) when it is connected to the NMI terminal). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in 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 is a command input port from the main control board M side (described above). Check the input port of the data signal line. 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 area on the sub-main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result, and immediately before the main interrupt process. Returns to the processing that was being executed in.

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the pending information management process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, whether or not the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has received a command (hold information related to the first main game symbol or the second main game symbol) related to the occurrence of a new hold from the main control board M side. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is set to the drawing hold counter value (in this example, the maximum number is 4 for the first main game and the maximum number is 4 for the second main game). Add "1". Next, in step 2406, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S temporarily stores the hold information (random value, etc.) transmitted from the main control board M side in the RAM area of the sub-control board S, and proceeds to step 2418. ..

On the other hand, if No in step 2402, in step 2410, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2412, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value. Next, in step 2414, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S deletes the hold information (random value, etc.) related to the symbol variation from the RAM area of the sub-control board S, and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 2416, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2418. In addition, even if No in step 2410, the process proceeds to step 2418.

Next, in step 2418, the CPUMC of the main control board M lights and displays the same number of hold display lamps (hold display images) as the drawing hold counter value on the effect display device SG, and the next process (step 2700). Process).

Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol content determination permission flag. Next, in step 2706, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S is decorated with reference to the temporarily stored symbol information (stop symbol / variation mode related to the main game symbol) and the lottery table for determining the content of the variation of the design. Stop symbol of the symbol {For example, if the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a big hit symbol, doublet such as "7, 7, 7", if it is a lost symbol, "1, 3, 5" , Etc.} and the variation mode are determined and temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S.

Next, in step 2712, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol content determination flag and shifts to the next process (process of step 2800). Even if No in step 2702, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2800).

Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. If Yes in step 2802, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol content determination flag in step 2804. Next, in step 2806, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the symbol changing flag. Next, in step 2809, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S starts the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2810. Even if No in step 2802, the process proceeds to step 2810.

Next, in step 2810, 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 2810, in step 2811, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S confirms the timer value of the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2812, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has reached the variation start timing of the decorative symbol based on the map variation time management timer SM21t and the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub-control board S. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2812, in step 2814, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the variation of the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG (sub-sub control in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). It is transmitted to the unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2832.

On the other hand, if No in step 2812, in step 2816, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has a decorative symbol based on the drawing 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 or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2816, in step 2818, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to display the stop display (temporary stop display) of the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG (display command transmission control in step 2999). In the process, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2832.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2816, in step 2824, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S has a preview image or a notice image based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t and the sub-control board S. It is determined whether or not the display timing of the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2824, in step 2826, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command for displaying the image display related to the notice image and the reach image on the effect display device SG (in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). Then, it is transmitted to the sub-sub control unit SS side), and the process proceeds to step 2832. In addition, even if No in step 2824, the process proceeds to step 2832.

Next, in step 2832, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, receives information from the main control board M side that the main game symbol is stopped and displayed). (Determine whether or not it was done). In the case of Yes in step 2832, in step 2834, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a stop display command (confirmation display command) for the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG (sub-sub in the display command transmission control process in step 2999). (Sent to the control unit SS side). Next, in step 2836, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t. Next, in step 2838, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the symbol changing flag and shifts to the next process (process of step 2900). Even if No in step 2810 or 2832, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2900).

Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game-related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2900 in FIG. First, in step 2902, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the special game in-game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S determines whether or not the special game start display instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2904, in step 2912, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the special gaming flag. Next, in step 2914, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S performs a jackpot start display on the effect display device SG (displays appropriately based on the type of jackpot), and proceeds to step 2920. In addition, even if No in step 2902, the process proceeds to step 2920.

Next, in step 2920, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board M side (gamability). It may be executed as needed based on the type of jackpot, etc.) Set the command. Next, in step 2926, the CPUSC 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 2926, in step 2928, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S sets a command to display the jackpot end on the effect display device SG (displays appropriately based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2930, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns off the special game in-game flag and shifts to the next process (process of step 2999). Even if No in step 2904 or step 2926, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2999).

Next, FIG. 20 is an example of a 1-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. The path of the right side from the player (hereinafter, in this example, the description relating to the right side and the left side is the case when viewed from the player) (the firing strength of the game ball relatively among the right-handed hits). This is a route in which the game ball easily flows down when the strength is strong. In this example, the launch intensity of the game ball is relatively higher than that of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the route on the left side of the right-handed route. It is a route in which the game ball easily flows down when it is weak, and in this example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1) is shown. When the game ball flows down the 1-1 right-handed route, it flows down the game area D30 provided with the game nail on the game board D35, and the auxiliary game start opening H10, the general winning opening P10, and the second main game start. It is configured so that it can flow down in the vicinity of the mouth B10. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, after entering the warp opening W10, it flows down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 and is discharged from the warp outlet W20. , It is configured so that it can flow down in the vicinity of the general winning opening P10 and the second main game starting opening B10.

Next, the upper part of the figure is an enlarged view of the area around the warp opening W10 related to the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, and the firing intensities of the game balls launched by the operation of the player's launch handle D44 are relative. If it is particularly strong (including a firing mode called rubber striking, which is the firing of the maximum firing strength), it passes through the upper side of the warp port W10 (that is, the front side of the game board D35 when viewed from the player), and the first 1-1. The game ball will flow down the right-handed route MR10-1. Next, the lower right of the figure is an enlarged view of the area around the warp exit W20 related to the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, and the game ball flowing down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 rolls. An example of the mode is shown. After the game ball has passed through the auxiliary game start port H10 (when the hit symbol is stopped as the auxiliary game stop symbol by the lottery in step 1216, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is opened and the game ball is released. The game ball guide member HB10 makes it easier to enter the second main game start port B10), and the game ball rolls in the left direction to enter the second main game start port B10 (second main game start port B10). 2 Main game start port The electric accessory B11d is in an open state).

With the above configuration, when the firing strength of the game ball is relatively strong, the game area (area provided with the game nail) on the right side of the game board D35 is rolled and the auxiliary game is started. After passing through the mouth H10, it is configured so that the ball can easily enter the second main game starting mouth B10. When the game ball flows down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, it does not mean that the ball does not enter the general winning opening P10, and the second main game starting opening is relatively larger than the general winning opening P10. It is configured so that it is easy to enter (easily guide) the ball into B10.

Next, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a 2-1 right-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, as in FIG. 20, the lower left of the figure is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. Next, the figure is an enlarged view of the area around the warp opening W10, and when the firing intensity of the game ball is relatively weak, the game ball is more than the warp opening W10, which is an open portion provided in the game area D30. Enter the second 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 (indicated by the dotted line). The subsequent flow down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 cannot be seen by the player. Next, the lower right of the figure is an enlarged view of the area around the warp outlet W20, and the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is discharged from the warp outlet W20 to the game area D30. Next, the game ball discharged to the game area D30 repeatedly collides with the game nail and enters the general winning opening P10. It is not that the game ball that has flowed down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 does not enter the second main game start port B10, and the second main game start port B10 is relatively dependent on the arrangement of the game nails. It is configured so that it is easier to enter (easily guide) the ball into the general winning opening P10.

In this example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 has a flow path that does not overlap the game board D35 (there are few overlapping areas) (that is, from the player's point of view). The second 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is provided mainly in the area behind the center decoration D38), but is not limited to this, and is located behind the game board D35 from the player's point of view. (That is, from the player's point of view, along the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and partially overlap the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1) 2-1 Right-handed route MR20 -1 may be provided so that the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet W20 to the game area D30. In this case, by configuring the game board D35 with a board having translucency (transparency) such as an acrylic board, the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 can be visually recognized by the player. Can be configured as Further, even when the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is configured as a shortcut as in this example, a part or all of the game board D35, the center decoration D38, etc. can be seen from the player. In the region overlapping with the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, the game ball flowing down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 can be visually recognized by the material having a translucent material. It may be configured.

Further, in this example, since the warp outlet W20 is not provided upstream of the game area D30 from the auxiliary game start port H10, the game ball discharged from the warp outlet W20 to the game area D30 starts the auxiliary game. It is unlikely to pass through mouth H10. In this case, if the firing intensity of the game ball is too weak (almost all the game balls enter from the warp port W10), the game ball does not pass through the auxiliary game start port H10, and the second main game start port is electrically operated. The character B11d will not be released, which may be disadvantageous to the player. In order to prevent such a situation, it is necessary to let the game ball flow into the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1, so it is necessary to finely adjust the firing intensity to enter or not enter the warp opening W10. obtain. The arrangement of the warp outlet W20 is not limited to this example, and may be provided upstream of the game area D30 from the auxiliary game start port H10. Further, a movable accessory may be arranged in the vicinity of the warp opening W10 to determine whether or not to enter the warp opening W10.

With the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route are the routes through which the game ball can flow when the right-handed ball is executed. When two routes with the route MR20-1 are provided and the maximum firing intensity is fired (sometimes referred to as rubber striking), the launched game ball is almost the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-. When a right-handed hit is executed with a firing strength other than rubber hitting while flowing down 1, the launched game balls are the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1. It is configured to flow down any of the above, and the general winning opening is when the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 is flowed down than when the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 is flowed down. It is easy for the player to enter P10, that is, it is more advantageous for the player to flow down the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 than to flow down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1. Has been done. Therefore, the player will launch the game ball by adjusting the firing intensity in order to let the game ball flow down to the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, and the player will have a novel game property that incorporates the technical intervention of the player. It will be possible to create.

In addition, by providing a plurality of right-handed routes such as the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 and the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1, the trajectory of the game ball during right-handed execution can be varied. This means that the locations where the game balls collide with each other can be dispersed and formed without being solidified in one location. In addition, with such a configuration, the locations where the game balls collide during right-handed execution can also be dispersedly formed, and right-handed rubber (right-handed rubber provided on the upper right side when viewed from the player in the game area). Prevents uneven collision of game balls that flow down the 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 at the time of execution), game nails, molded products that the game balls can collide with, etc. This means that the right-handed rubber, the game nail, the molded product that the game ball can collide with, and the like can be used for a long period of time without being broken.

Further, as a tendency of pachinko gaming machines in recent years, the area occupied by the effect display device SG and the center decoration D38 has increased, and the game area D30, which is the area where the game ball rolls, has decreased. However, as in this example, the game area D30 is not provided only on the same plane as the game board D35, but the game area D30 is three-dimensionally provided on a plane different from the game board D35 such as the back side of the game board D35. As a result, the area in which the game ball can roll can be easily increased.

(Example 1 of change from this embodiment)
The configuration for providing a new flow path of the game ball at the time of right-handed hitting as described in detail in the present embodiment is not limited to the present embodiment. As a change example 1 from the present embodiment, the changes from the present embodiment will be mainly described below with respect to such another aspect.

In addition, in the change example 1 from this embodiment, it has a 1-2 right-handed route out port D50 which is a different out port from the out port D36. In addition, the 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30, which is the entrance of the game ball on the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2, and the 2-2, which is the exit of the game ball on the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. The 2 right-handed route exit W40 and the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11 are provided as a flow path (route) through which the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can flow down.

First, FIG. 22 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. Only the differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail. First, unlike the present embodiment, the second-2 right-handed route MR20-2 in the first modification from the present embodiment is provided on the same plane as the game board D35, that is, it is launched by right-handed. When the game ball reaches the vicinity of the 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30, then either the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 is used. It will flow down, and in any case of flowing down the right-handed route, unlike the present embodiment, it will flow down the game area D30 located on the front side of the game board D35. Further, the game ball that has flowed down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 and passed through the 2-2 right-handed route exit W40 is the first game ball that has passed through the warp exit W20 in the present embodiment. -2 It is configured to be easier to enter the general winning opening P10 (easily guided to the vicinity of the general winning opening P10) than the game ball flowing down the right-handed route MR10-2. Further, the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 is configured so that it can be guided to the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11 due to the influence of a game nail or the like, and the 1-2 right side. The game ball that has flowed down the hit-out route MR11 will enter the 1-2 right-handed route-out port D50. That is, in the first modification from the present embodiment, a part of the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 flows down the 1-2 right-handed out-mouth route MR11 and is 1-2. The ball enters the right-handed route-out port D50, which is more remarkable than in the present embodiment, and is more remarkable than the case where the first-two right-handed route MR10-2 is flowed down. It is configured to be more advantageous to the player when flowing down. The ratio between the case where the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 reaches the downstream of the auxiliary game start port H10 and the like and the case where the game ball reaches the 1-2 right-handed out port route MR11. May be changed as appropriate, for example, one out of every five game balls flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 flows down the 1-2 right-handed out-mouth route MR11 (first-). 2 It may be configured to reach the right-handed out-port route MR11). In the first modification from the present embodiment, as in the present embodiment, when rubber is hit, almost all the game balls flow down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and right-handed is executed. However, if the rubber striking is not performed, the 2nd-2nd right striking route MR20-2 can flow down.

In the first modification from the present embodiment, all the game balls flowing down the 1-2 right-handed out-port route MR11 are configured to enter the 1-2 right-handed out-out route D50. When the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11 is branched into two flow paths in the middle and the game ball flows down one of the routes, the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 is not limited to the above. When the game ball flows down the other route, it is configured so that it can enter the auxiliary game start port H10 or the like, as in the case where the ball flows down and is not guided to the first or second right-handed out port route MR11. May be configured to enter the first or second right-handed route-out port D50. Further, the first or second right-handed route-out port D50 may not be provided.

Next, FIG. 23 is an example of the 1-2 right-handed route action diagram in the modified example 1 from the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure is an enlarged front view showing the overall configuration of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. Next, in the upper left of the figure, since the game ball was launched with a relatively strong firing intensity, it passed through the 2-2 right-handed route entrance W30 without flowing into the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2. Then, the game ball flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. Next, the game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 is the 1-2 right-handed out-mouth route MR11 on the right side of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 when viewed from the player. It flows down the vicinity, flows into the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11, and enters the 1-2 right-handed route-out D50, or of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. , The route near the 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 on the left side when viewed from the player flows down. On the other hand, in the lower right of the figure, among the game balls that flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, the game balls that did not flow into the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11, that is, the first-2. Of the right-handed route MR10-2, a game ball that flows down near the 1-2 right-handed out-port route MR11 on the right side when viewed from the player and does not flow into the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11, or The game ball that has flowed down near the 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 on the left side when viewed from the player further flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, and after passing through the auxiliary game start port H10. (The second main game start port electric accessory B11-d is opened in a predetermined pattern), the game ball guiding member HB10 and the game nail are guided, and the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is opened. The ball will enter the second main game start port B10. It is not that the game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and has not flowed into the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11 does not enter the general winning opening P10. By arranging the nails and the game ball guiding member HB10, the ball is configured to be easier to enter (easily guide) into the second main game starting port B10 than the general winning opening P10.

Next, FIG. 24 is an example of the 2-2 right-handed route action diagram in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the lower left of the figure is an enlarged front view showing the overall configuration of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 and the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2, as in FIG. 23. Next, in the upper part of the figure, since the game ball was launched with a relatively weak firing intensity among the right-handed hits, the 2nd-2nd right-handed route did not flow into the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. From the entrance W30, the game ball flows into the 2nd-2 right-handed route MR20-2. Next, in the lower right of the figure, the game ball flowing down the 2nd 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 is discharged from the 2nd-2nd right-handed route exit W40 to the game area D30 on the same plane as the game board D35. Will be done. Next, the ball is entered into the general winning opening P10 by guiding the game nail or the like. It is not that the game ball that has flowed down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 does not enter the second main game start port B10, and it is relatively due to the arrangement of the game nails and the like that the second main game start port B10. It is configured so that it is easier to enter (easily guide) the ball into the general winning opening P10.

With the above configuration, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired at the maximum firing intensity (sometimes referred to as rubber striking), most of the fired game balls are the first. 1-2 Right-handed route MR10-2 will flow down. In addition, a game ball that has flowed down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can enter the 1-2 right-handed route out port D50 (for example, the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2). Approximately 1/4 of the flowing game balls enter the 1-2 right-handed route-out port D50). When the ball enters the 1-2 right-handed route out port D50, the game ball is discharged outside the game area D30, and the ball entry port (auxiliary game start port H10, first large winning opening C10) provided downstream of the route. , The ball cannot enter the 2nd prize opening C20, etc. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 does not enter the 1-2 right-handed route out opening. With this configuration, it is more advantageous for the player to flow down the 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 than to flow down the 1st-2 right-handed route MR10-2. When a player performs a right-handed hit, he / she can realize a highly profitable game by firing a game ball with an appropriate firing strength that is not a rubber hit, and creates a novel game with technical intervention. Will be able to.

In addition, in the change example 1 from this embodiment, in the time shortening game state, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is executed by executing a right-handed hit and inserting the game ball into the auxiliary game start port H10. Since it is a game that aims to enter the second main game start port B10 by opening the ball, it is necessary to launch the game ball so as to flow down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. .. Since it is configured in this way, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the maximum firing is performed compared to the case where the game ball is launched at the maximum firing intensity and flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. The case where the game ball is launched with the firing strength suppressed rather than the strength and flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 is the 1-2 right-handed out-mouth route MR11 and the 1-2 right-handed route. It is difficult to enter the out-port D50 (for example, of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2, the ball flows down in the vicinity of the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11 and the 1-2 right-handed out-port MR11. It is difficult to flow into, or it is easy to flow down in the vicinity of the 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 of the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2), and in the time-saving game state, the above By launching the game ball with the firing intensity suppressed from the maximum firing strength, it is configured so that the player can easily obtain high profit. Further, even in such a configuration, it is less necessary to insert the game ball into the auxiliary game start opening H10 during the execution of the special game, and the game ball is on the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. When the game ball flows down the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2 than when it flows down, the game ball does not enter the 1-2 right-handed route out port D50 and a general prize is awarded. Since the game ball can enter the mouth P10 (relatively easy to enter), it is configured to be advantageous to the player.

In the first modification from the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2 can enter the auxiliary game start port H10, while the 2-2 right-handed route MR20- The game ball flowing down 2 is configured so as not to enter (or is difficult to) enter the auxiliary game starting port H10, but the game ball is not limited to this, and the game ball flowing down the 2nd 2nd right-handed route MR20-2 is used. The position where the auxiliary game start port H10 is arranged (for example, the position downstream of the 2-2 right-handed route exit W40) may be adjusted so that the ball can enter the auxiliary game start port H10. With such a configuration, even in a situation where a special game is not being executed, such as a time-saving game state, the second 2-2 is always higher than when the game ball flows down the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. It is possible to configure the right-handed route MR20-2 to be more advantageous to the player when the game ball flows down.

In this example, new game playability was created by making the ease of entering the general winning opening P10 different depending on the path through which the game ball flows, but the game is not limited to this, and others. The ease of entering the ball (1st main game start port A10, 2nd main game start port B10, auxiliary game start port H10, 1st big winning opening C10, 2nd big winning opening C20) is different. It may be configured.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a new flow path of the game ball is provided as a flow path of the game ball when hitting to the right (when the game ball flows down to the right side of the center of the game board D35), and the technique of the player Although the configuration is such that an advantageous game property can be created by intervention, the configuration in which a new flow path for a game ball, which has not been provided in the past, is not limited to the case of right-handed hitting. Hereinafter, an example of a configuration in which a plurality of flow paths for the game ball to flow down when hitting left (when the game ball flows down the left side of the game board D35) will be described in detail as a second embodiment.

First, FIG. 25 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. Only the differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail. First, in the second embodiment, the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, and the third buffer resin member RS13 made of resin are provided in the game area D30 on the upper left side of the game board D35, and the left The game ball at the time of hitting is configured so as to be able to collide with these buffer resin members (the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, and the third buffer resin member RS13 are collectively referred to as a buffer resin member). Has been done. Next, the game ball that collided with the cushioning resin member flows down the game area D30 and is separated by the inter-route resin member RS20, as seen from the player (hereinafter, in this example, the description relating to the right side and the left side is refused. Unless otherwise specified, it will branch into the first left-handed route ML10 on the right side and the second left-handed route ML20 on the left side, and will flow down. The first left-handed route ML10 on the right side has irregularities formed on the right side of the inter-route resin member RS20 forming the left wall surface and the center decoration D38 forming the right wall surface on the left side. The game ball flowing down the striking route ML10 will flow down the first left striking route ML10 while colliding with the right and left wall surfaces. On the other hand, the second left-handed route ML20 is not provided with irregularities on the left side of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the right side of the inner rail D34, and the game ball flowing down the second left-handed route ML20 is almost a game ball. The ball will flow smoothly without changing the direction of travel (as a result, without dampening the momentum of the game ball flowing down).

Next, FIG. 26 is an example of a first left-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the lower part of the figure is a diagram showing the entire flow path through which the game ball flows down when hitting to the left. Next, in the upper left of the figure, the game ball launched from the launching device D42 with a relatively weak firing intensity flows down the game area D30 on the left side of the game board D35. First, the game ball collides with the second buffer resin member RS12, flows down between the second buffer resin member RS12 and the third buffer resin member RS13, further collides with the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side, and hits the first left. Passing through the route entrance Q10, the flow path on the right side when viewed from the player (the route is composed of the wall surface on the right side of the resin member RS20 between routes and the wall surface on the left side of the center decoration D38, and is the first left-handed route ML10). Inflow to. Next, in the upper right of the figure, after the game ball flowing in from the first left-handed route entrance Q10 collides with the first collision wall surface TK10 which is the right wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20, the wall surface on the left side of the center decoration D38. After colliding with the second collision wall surface TK20, which is the second collision wall surface TK20, and further colliding with the third collision wall surface TK30 which is the right wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20, it collides with the fourth collision wall surface TK40 which is the wall surface on the left side of the center decoration D38. , Passes through the first left-handed route exit Q20 and reaches the confluence point GP, which is the confluence with the second left-handed route ML20. In this way, the game ball flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 repeatedly collides with the resin member RS20 side between the routes and the wall surface on the center decoration D38 side a plurality of times, so that the rolling direction of the game ball changes. As a result of the momentum of flowing down the game board D35 in the downward direction (outward port D36 direction) is reduced, when the second left-handed route ML20, which will be described later, is flowed down, the merging point GP from the second left-handed route entrance Q30. It is configured so that the time required for the game ball to reach the confluence point GP from the first left-handed route entrance Q10 is longer than the time required to reach.

Next, FIG. 27 is an example of a second left-handed route action diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, as in FIG. 26, the lower part of the figure is a diagram showing the entire path through which the game ball will flow down when hitting left (when the game ball flows down to the left side of the center of the game board D35). Next, in the upper left of the figure, the game ball launched from the launching device D42 with a relatively weak firing intensity flows down the game area D30 on the left side of the game board D35 when viewed from the player. First, the game ball collides with the third buffer resin member RS13, passes through the second left-handed route entrance Q30, and the flow path on the left side when viewed from the player (the left wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the inner rail). It is a route composed of the wall surface on the right side of D34, and flows into the second left-handed route ML20). Next, in the upper right of the figure, the game ball flowing in from the second left-handed route entrance Q30 flows down the second left-handed route ML20 (the wall surfaces on both sides of the second left-handed route ML20 are formed with irregularities. Since there is no such thing, the speed of flow down is relatively faster than that of the first left-handed route ML10), and after passing through the second left-handed route exit Q40, it is a confluence with the first left-handed route ML10. , It will reach the confluence point GP. As described above, in the game ball flowing down the second left-handed route ML20, the wall surface on the right side of the inner rail D34 and the resin member RS20 between the routes are not formed with irregularities on the left side surface, and the game ball flowing down is progressing. It will flow down with almost no change in the direction of movement (as a result, without attenuating the momentum of the game ball flowing down), and the time required for the above-mentioned game ball to reach the confluence point GP from the first left-handed route entrance Q10. However, the time required to reach the confluence point GP from the second left-handed route entrance Q30 is configured to be shorter.

Next, FIG. 28 is an example of a comparison diagram of the time required for flowing down the first and second left-handed routes in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the upper part of the figure shows the first left-handed route ML10, which is the route on which the game ball flows down on the right side when viewed from the player, and the second left-handed route ML20, which is the route on which the game ball flows down on the left side. It shows the state of the game ball flowing down. An example of the mode in which the game ball flows down is as described above, but in the lower part of the figure, the passage of each passing point of the game ball flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 and the second left-handed route ML20. An example of the period required for is shown in chronological order. First, on the upper side, the game ball flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 is the first left-handed route entrance Q10 → the first collision wall surface TK10 → the second collision wall surface TK20 → the third collision wall surface TK30 → the fourth collision wall surface TK40 →. It indicates that the required flow time A elapses as the time required from the first left-handed route exit Q20 to the merging point GP, and the time required from the first left-handed route entrance Q10 to the merging point GP. On the other hand, on the lower side, the game ball flowing down the second left-handed route ML20 flows down in the order of the second left-handed route entrance Q30 → the second left-handed route exit Q40 → the confluence point GP, and flows down in the order of the first left-handed route ML10. As the flow time required corresponding to the flow time A, it is shown that the flow time B, which is the time required from the second left-handed route entrance Q30 to the confluence point GP, elapses. Here, the flow required time A is relatively longer than the flow required time B. In this way, the game ball flowing down the first left-handed route ML10 repeatedly collides with the wall surface of the resin member RS20 side between the routes and the center decoration D38 side a plurality of times, so that the rolling direction of the game ball changes. As a result of the momentum of flowing down the game board D35 in the downward direction (out port D36 direction) is reduced, the time required for the game ball to reach the confluence point GP from the first left-handed route entrance Q10 is the second left-handed hit. The game ball flowing down the route ML20 is configured to be relatively longer than the time required to reach the confluence point GP from the second left-handed route entrance Q30.

With the above configuration, the game ball first collides with the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, and the third buffer resin member RS13 provided on the upper part, and the game balls move in different directions. It is configured to bounce, and as a result of bounce in different directions, it flows into two different flow paths (first left-handed route ML10 or second left-handed route ML20). Further, in two different flow paths, the time required to flow down between the corresponding two points (Q10 to GP in the first left-handed route ML10 and Q30 to GP in the second left-handed route ML20) is different. It is configured so that the falling speed and direction of the game ball are not constant without using a game nail. Further, the game balls discharged from the respective route exits (first left-handed route exit Q20 or second left-handed route exit Q40) passing through different routes separated by the inter-route resin member RS20 are below the same route. Since the angle toward the provided wind turbine (not shown) is also different, the rolling mode will be different depending on the game nail or the like near the confluence point GP. Therefore, it is possible to make the behavior of the game ball flowing down uniformly and evenly. Therefore, the interval of the subsequent entry into the first main game start port A10 is not biased, and the first main game symbol does not fluctuate for a long period of time, or conversely, fluctuates frequently in a short period of time. The situation can be prevented.

The shapes and materials of the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, and the inter-route resin member RS20 are not limited as long as the effects of the present invention are exhibited. The material of each cushioning resin member and the inter-root resin member RS20 is not limited to a resin (synthetic resin is preferable) as long as it has the moldability, strength, and durability required in this example. , Other materials can be used as appropriate. Further, if necessary, a reinforcing member for reinforcing strength or the like may be further provided inside the resin member. Each cushioning resin member is not limited to the shape of this example as long as the game ball can be bounced in a random direction. The structure of the wall surface of the inter-route resin member RS20 and the center decoration D38 side and the inner rail D34 side is not limited to this example, and the speed of the game ball flowing down between the two routes may be different. For example, there is no particular limitation. For example, by providing an obstacle such as a wind turbine in any of the flow paths, the flow speed may be different. Further, the number of the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, and the inter-route resin member RS20 provided on the game board D35 is not limited to this example. Further, a plurality of resin members RS20 between routes may be provided, or three or more flow paths through which the game ball flows may be provided.

(Example 1 of change from the second embodiment)
The second embodiment is an example of a configuration in which a game ball collides with a buffer resin member when a left-handed hit is executed (when the game ball flows down the left side of the game board D35), and thus has a plurality of flow paths that can flow down thereafter. Although described in detail as a form, the configuration of the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the left-handed hit is executed is not limited to this. Therefore, such a configuration will be described in detail below as a modification 1 from the second embodiment.

First, FIG. 29 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. Regarding the figure, only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail. First, in the first modification from the second embodiment, the first distribution resin member RS31, the second distribution resin member RS32, and the root distribution resin member RS30 are further provided further downstream of the inter-route resin member RS20. Has been done. The game ball that has flowed out from the first left-handed route exit Q20 may collide with the first distribution resin member RS31, and the colliding game ball flows down either the left or right game area of the first distribution resin member RS31. It will be. For example, the game ball bounced to the right by the first distribution resin member RS31 will flow down the third right-handed route ML30, while the game ball bounced to the left by the first distribution resin member RS31 will flow down. The third left-handed route ML30 or the fourth right-handed route ML30 or the fourth right-handed route ML30, which is a member separated into the third right-handed route ML30 and the fourth right-handed route ML40, is provided downstream thereof and collides with the route distribution resin member RS30. It will flow down any of the left-handed route ML40.

Further, the game ball flowing out from the second left-handed route exit Q40 may collide with the second distribution resin member RS32, and the colliding game ball hits either the left or right game area of the second distribution resin member RS32. It will flow down. For example, a game ball bounced to the left by the second distribution resin member RS32 will flow down the fourth left-handed route ML40, while a game ball bounced to the right by the second distribution resin member RS32 will flow down. It will collide with the route distribution resin member RS30 provided downstream thereof, and will flow down either the third left-handed route ML30 or the fourth left-handed route ML40.

Next, when the game ball flowing down the third left-handed route ML30 flows down the right side of the wind turbine provided downstream of the third left-handed route ML30, the ball can enter the first main game starting port A10. It will be. On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down the 4th left-handed route ML40 or the game ball that has flowed down the 3rd left-handed route ML30 and has flowed down the left side of the wind turbine does not enter (or is) into the first main game start port A10. , Difficult to do).

With the above configuration, the game ball that has flowed down the first left-handed route ML10 and the second left-handed route ML20 has the first distribution resin member RS31, the second distribution resin member RS32, and the route distribution. The resin member RS30 flows down the flow path of either the third left-handed route ML30 or the fourth left-handed route ML40. In this case, the game ball that has flowed down the first left-handed route ML10 is configured to easily flow down the third left-handed route ML30, while it is difficult to flow down the fourth left-handed route ML40. Further, the game ball that has flowed down the second left-handed route ML20 is configured to easily flow down the fourth left-handed route ML40, while it is difficult to flow down the third left-handed route ML30. In addition, it is configured so that the case where the ball flows down the third left-handed route is easier to enter the first main game start port A10 than the case where the ball flows down the fourth left-handed route. Therefore, the player aims for a highly profitable game by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball so that the game ball can easily flow into the first left-handed route, and a novel game property with technical intervention is achieved. It will be possible to create.

Next, FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the third and fourth left-handed route action diagrams in the first modification from the second embodiment. First, the left side of the figure shows an example of how the game ball rolls when flowing into the third left-handed route ML30. The game ball discharged from the first left-handed route exit Q20 collides with the first distribution resin member RS31 and is repelled in either the left or right direction. If it is flipped to the right, it will all enter the third left-handed route ML30, while if it is flipped to the left, it will collide with the route distribution resin member RS30. After that, the game ball played on the right side will flow into the third left-handed route ML30, while the game ball played on the left side will flow into the fourth left-handed route ML40, which will be described later. The game ball that has flowed into the third left-handed route ML30 will further flow down either the left or right flow path by the windmill provided downstream of the game ball. The game ball that has flowed down the right side of the wind turbine enters the first main game start port A10. As will be described later, even if the game ball flows out from the second left-handed route exit Q40, if it is flipped to the right by the second distribution resin member RS32, it is further to the right by the route distribution resin member RS30. If it is hit by, it will flow into the third left-handed route ML30. The game ball that has flowed into the third left-handed route ML30 can then enter the first main game start port A10.

Next, the right side of the figure shows an example of how the game ball rolls when flowing into the fourth left-handed route ML40. The game ball discharged from the second left-handed route exit Q40 collides with the second distribution resin member RS32 and is repelled in either the left or right direction. When it is flipped to the left, it enters the fourth left-handed route ML40, while when it is flipped to the right, it collides with the route distribution resin member RS30. After that, the game ball played on the left side flows into the fourth left-handed route ML40, while the game ball played on the right side flows into the third left-handed route ML30. It should be noted that it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed into the fourth left-handed route ML40 to enter the first main game start port A10 thereafter. As described above, even if the game ball flows out from the first left-handed route exit Q20, if it is flipped to the left by the first distribution resin member RS31, it is further left by the route distribution resin member RS30. If it is hit by, it will flow into the 4th left-handed route ML40.

With the above configuration, in the first modification from the second embodiment, the first distribution resin member RS31, the second distribution resin member RS32, and the root distribution resin member are located downstream of the inter-root resin member RS20. By further providing the three members with the RS30, it is possible to further increase the variation of the route on which the game ball flowing out from the first left-handed route exit Q20 and the second left-handed route exit Q40 can roll, and the first By configuring the ball to enter the first main game start port A10 differently depending on whether the player flows down the left-handed route ML10 or the second left-handed route ML20, the player can perform the first left. By adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball so that the game ball can easily flow into the striking route ML10, a highly profitable game can be aimed at, and a novel game property having technical intervention can be created.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configurations shown in the above examples. However, the concepts listed below are just examples, and not only the combination and separation (superimposition) of these listed concepts, but also the concepts based on the further configuration shown in the above examples are added to these concepts. You may.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (1) is
A game area where a game ball can flow down (for example, a game area D30) and
An entry port into which a game ball can enter (for example, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10, a first major winning opening C10, a second major winning opening C20, an auxiliary game starting opening H10, or , General winning opening P10),
It is provided with a game ball launching unit (for example, launching device D42) capable of obtaining at least the minimum firing intensity, which is the minimum firing intensity that enables the game ball to be released into the game area (for example, the game area D30).
To the entrance (for example, 1st main game start opening A10, 2nd main game start opening B10, 1st big winning opening C10, 2nd big winning opening C20, auxiliary game starting opening H10, or general winning opening P10) We have a privilege granting means to grant benefits based on the entry of
When the game ball is launched at the minimum firing intensity, the first flow route (for example, 1-1 right) is used as a flow path on the game area (for example, game area D30) where the launched game ball is difficult to flow down. Hit route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) and first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) It has at least a second downflow route (for example, 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2), which is a different flow path from the above.
The game ball that has flowed into the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2) is hit by the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-2). The second downflow route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-) before flowing out from the route MR10-1 or the 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2. It is configured so that it does not flow into 2).
The game ball that has flowed into the second flow-down route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) is hit by the second flow-down route (for example, the 2-1 right-handed route). Route MR20-1 or 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2) before flowing out from the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10- It is configured so that it does not flow into 2).
When the game ball flows down the first flow-down route (for example, 1-1 right-handed route MR10-1 or 1-2 right-handed route MR10-2), and when the game ball flows down, the second flow-down route (for example, 2-1). When the game ball flows down the right-handed route MR20-1 or the 2-2 right-handed route MR20-2), the entry port (for example, the first main game start port A10, the second main game start port) It is characterized in that the ease of entering a game ball into B10, the first large winning opening C10, the second large winning opening C20, the auxiliary game starting opening H10, or the general winning opening P10) can be different. It is a pachinko game machine.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (2) is
A game area where a game ball can flow down (for example, a game area D30) and
A plurality of game nails provided in the game area (for example, game area D30) where the game balls can collide with each other.
One or more fixing members (for example, first buffer resin member RS11, second buffer resin member RS12) provided in the game area (for example, game area D30) and different from the game nail and capable of colliding with the game ball. , Third buffer resin member RS13, or inter-root resin member RS20)
When,
With the minimum firing intensity, which is the minimum firing intensity that allows the game ball to be released to the game area (for example, the game area D30), and the maximum firing intensity that allows the game ball to be released to the game area (for example, the game area D30). With a certain maximum firing intensity and at least a game ball launching unit (eg, launching device D42) capable of obtaining
As a flow path through which the game ball can flow down on the game area, a flow path different from the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) and the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10). It has at least a second downflow route (eg, a second left-handed route ML20).
When the game ball is launched at the maximum firing intensity, the game ball is difficult to flow down the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow-down route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20). ) Is configured to be difficult to flow down,
When the game ball is launched at the minimum firing intensity, the game ball can flow down the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) and the second flow-down route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20). ) Is configured to flow down,
The game ball that collides with the fixing member (for example, the first buffer resin member RS11, the second buffer resin member RS12, the third buffer resin member RS13, or the inter-route resin member RS20) has a first flow-down route (for example, a first flow-down route). It is configured to be able to flow down one left-handed route ML10) or a second flow-down route (for example, a second left-handed route ML20).
The average value of the period from when the game ball flows into the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10) to when the game ball flows out from the first flow-down route (for example, the first left-handed route ML10). , The average value of the period from when the game ball flows into the second flow-down route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20) to when the game ball flows out from the second flow-down route (for example, the second left-handed route ML20). It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by being configured so that

M main control board,
MN11ta-A 1st main game win / fail lottery table, MN11ta-B 2nd main game win / fail lottery table MN11ta-H Auxiliary game win / fail lottery table, MN41ta-A 1st main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B 2nd Main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41ta-H Auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN51ta-A 1st main game variation mode determination lottery table, MN51ta-B 2nd main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-H Auxiliary game Lottery table for determining variation mode, MP11t-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP22t-B 2nd main game start port Electric accessory opening timer MP33c Winning ball Counter, MP34t Special game timer MP52c Time reduction counter, MT10 Command transmission buffer A 1st main game peripheral device, A10 1st main game start port A11s 1st main game start port entry ball detection device, A20 1st main game symbol Display device A21g 1st main game symbol display unit, A21h 1st main game symbol hold display unit B 2nd main game peripheral device, B10 2nd main game start port B11s 2nd main game start port entry ball detection device, B11d 2nd Main game start port Electric accessory B20 2nd main game symbol display device, B21g 2nd main game symbol display unit B21h 2nd main game symbol hold display unit C 1st and 2nd main game shared peripherals, C10 1st prize Mouth C11s 1st prize opening electric accessory C11d 1st prize opening electric accessory C20 2nd prize opening, C21s 2nd prize opening prize detection device C21d 2nd prize opening electric accessory, D30 Game area D44 Launch handle D32 Outer rail, D34 Inner rail H Auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 Auxiliary game start port H11s Auxiliary game start port entry ball detection device, H20 Auxiliary game symbol display device H21g Auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21h Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit S sub-control board, SM effect display control means (sub-main control board)
SM21ta drawing fluctuation content determination lottery table, SM21t drawing fluctuation time management timer SM25ta effect content determination table, SG effect display device SG10 display area, SG11 decorative symbol display area SG12 1st hold display unit, SG13 2nd hold display unit KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout device, KE10 payout unit D16 transparent plate, KR prize ball rail KT prize ball tank, KH prize ball payout control board Ea power switch, D42 launcher E power supply unit, D40 launch control board W10 Warp Exit, W20 Warp Exit MR10-1 1st Right-handed Route, MR20-1 2nd Right-handed Route W30 2-2 Right-handed Route Entrance, W40 2-2 Right-handed Route Exit MR10-2 No. 1-2 Right-handed route, MR20-2 2nd right-handed route MR11 1-2 Right-handed out-door route, D50 1-2 Right-handed route Out-way ML10 1st left-handed route, ML20 2nd left-handed route Route ML30 3rd left-handed route, ML40 4th left-handed route Q10 1st left-handed route entrance, Q20 1st left-handed route exit Q30 2nd left-handed route entrance, Q40 2nd left-handed route exit RS11 1st buffer resin member , RS12 2nd buffer resin member RS13 3rd buffer resin member, RS20 Route-to-route resin member RS31 1st distribution resin member, RS32 2nd distribution resin member RS30 Route distribution resin member P10 General winning opening, HB10 Game ball guide member GP confluence point, TK10 1st collision wall surface TK20 2nd collision wall surface, TK30 3rd collision wall surface TK40 4th collision wall surface

Claims (1)

The game area where the game ball can flow down,
An entrance where a game ball can enter, and
A variable winning opening that can be closed and open,
It is equipped with a game ball launching unit that can take at least the minimum firing intensity, which is the minimum firing intensity that enables the game ball to be released into the game area.
When the game ball is launched at the minimum firing intensity, the first flow path and the second flow path different from the first flow route are the flow paths on the game area where the launched game ball is difficult to flow down. It has at least a flow route and
The game ball that has flowed into the first flow-down route is configured so that it does not flow into the second flow-down route before it flows out from the first flow-down route.
The game ball that has flowed into the second flow-down route is configured so that it does not flow into the first flow-down route before it flows out from the second flow-down route.
It is configured so that the ease of entering the game ball into the entrance may differ between the case where the game ball flows down the first flow-down route and the case where the game ball flows down the second flow-down route.
The ease of entering the game ball into the variable winning opening is the same for both the first flow-down route and the game ball that has flowed out from the second flow-down route and has flowed down without entering the ball entry port. pachinko machines, characterized in that it is configured to be directed towards the variable winning hole.

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