JP6792181B2 - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

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Regarding the pachinko game machine.

Currently, the most popular pachinko game machine is called a "special symbol" (or main game symbol) on the display such as 7-segment display when the game ball enters the start chucker. When the symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the special gaming state in which the player is in a higher profit state than the normal gaming state {a large winning opening that is normally closed. This is a type of model (so-called "first-class pachinko game machine") that shifts to a game in which (a so-called attacker) opens up under predetermined conditions. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of the special symbol that is directly linked to the interest of the player, it is referred to as a "decorative symbol" for directing to enhance the interest of the game, in addition to the above-mentioned "special symbol". The symbol to be displayed is variablely displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode (for example, "7"), the decorative symbol is also in a predetermined mode (for example, "7") accordingly. It will stop at "777"). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game is confirmed because the decorative symbol is stopped in the predetermined mode.

Here, since the mechanism is common to this type of pachinko game machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise a high degree of interest in the overall production including the variation mode of the design. The focus is on whether to grant. For example, when the variable display of the "special symbol" cannot be started, a function is provided to suspend the variable display when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game content at the time of the hold digestion is preliminarily displayed. One of them is a method of improving the fun of the game (so-called hold look-ahead effect) by configuring the game to notify or suggest.

Patent No. 471538 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-183920 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-196565

However, since the hold look-ahead effect has been widely used in the past, there is a problem that further improvement is required.

The pachinko game machine according to this aspect is
A starting port where a game ball can enter and
An identification information display unit that can display identification information,
A production display unit that can display the production,
The main game department that controls the progress of the game,
With the sub-game department that controls the display of the production
With
The main game club
Random number acquisition means to acquire random numbers based on the entry into the starting port,
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, a random number temporary storage means that temporarily stores the acquired random number as a hold until the acceptance / rejection permission condition is satisfied, and a random number temporary storage means.
When the pass / fail judgment permission condition is satisfied, the pass / fail judgment means for executing the pass / fail judgment based on the random number
Based on the result of the hit / fail judgment by the hit / fail judgment means, the identification information display content determining means for determining the stop identification information of the identification information, and
Identification information display content An identification information display control means that controls the stop display of the identification information after the identification information is variablely displayed on the identification information display unit based on the determination by the determination means.
A special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player after the result of the win / fail judgment by the win / fail judgment means is a win and the identification information is stopped and displayed.
It is equipped with a game information transmission means for transmitting game information necessary for displaying the effect executed on the sub-game department side to the sub-game department side .
The sub-game club
A game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side,
With the effect display control means that controls the effect display contents that can be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means.
With
When there is a specific hold that satisfies the execution condition of the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect, which is an effect based on the existence of the specific hold, can be executed.
During execution of a predetermined type of look-ahead effect among a plurality of types of look-ahead effects, the same type of look-ahead effect as the predetermined type of look-ahead effect is not executed.
The predetermined type of look-ahead effect can be executed at the same time as a specific type of look-ahead effect, which is a type of look-ahead effect different from the predetermined type.
By executing a certain type of look-ahead effect among a plurality of types of look-ahead effects, the content of the effect to be executed is suggested or notified in advance.
If there is a winning schedule hold for which the result of the winning / failing judgment in the future is scheduled to be won among the remaining holds during the execution of the special game, the winning / failing judgment permission condition regarding the winning schedule hold is satisfied. It is possible to generate a special look-ahead effect that suggests or informs in advance the content of the effect that is scheduled to be executed during the variable display of the corresponding identification information during the execution of the special game.
While the special game is being executed in which the result of the winning / failing determination is won in the normal game state and the identification information is stopped and displayed, the special look-ahead effect is not generated.
The special look-ahead effect can be generated during the execution of the special game in which the result of the winning / failing determination is won in the specific game state and the identification information is stopped and displayed.
When there is a specific hold that satisfies the execution condition of the look-ahead effect during the non-execution of the special game, it is possible to execute the look-ahead effect which is an effect based on the existence of the specific hold during the non-execution of the special game.
As the type of prefetching effect, the special and different types of look-ahead effect A is a prefetch effect, has at least said both special prefetch effect different both prefetch effect A type of look-ahead effect B,
If a specific hold occurs in a situation where a predetermined effect is displayed after the reach state is established in response to the variable display of the identification information, the look-ahead effect A is not started in that situation.
It has at least hold information A and hold information B as hold information regarding the specific hold.
The look-ahead effect A can be executed regardless of whether the hold information related to the specific hold is the hold information A or the hold information B, while the look-ahead effect B is when the hold information related to the specific hold is the hold information B. Is executable, but not executable if it is pending information A,
There are a plurality of types of display modes of the look-ahead effect A, and when the look-ahead effect A is executed, there is a tendency to select the display mode of the look-ahead effect A depending on whether the hold information regarding the specific hold is the hold information A or the hold information B. Is configured to be different
In some cases, both the look-ahead effect A and the look-ahead effect B are started to be executed during the variable display of a certain identification information, and the look-ahead effect A is started to be executed during the variable display of a certain identification information and another identification information is being displayed in a variable manner. In some cases, the look-ahead effect B may start executing.
It is possible to start the pre-reading effect A during the variable display of the identification information, triggered by the occurrence of a specific hold during the variable display of the identification information.
Even if the specific hold occurs during the variable display of the identification information, even if the pre-reading effect A is not started during the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information after the next time of the variable display of the identification information It is possible to start executing the look-ahead effect A,
When a specific hold occurs during the variable display of certain identification information, the ratio of starting execution of the look-ahead effect A during the variable display of the certain identification information and the look-ahead effect A during the variable display of the certain identification information are performed. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of starting the pre-reading effect A in the variable display of the identification information from the next time onward without starting the execution is different.

According to the pachinko game machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that the hold look-ahead effect can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an electric accessory drive determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a random number acquisition process for determining the main game content on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a table configuration diagram used in the first (second) main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a special game operating condition determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 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 game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of hold information management, display content determination, and display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a pre-reading determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a look-ahead effect content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a special game-related display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a look-ahead effect image diagram of the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of hold information management, display content determination, and display control processing on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a pre-reading effect content determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a pre-reading determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the third modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the third modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a look-ahead effect image diagram of the pachinko game machine according to the third modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a pre-reading determination process at the time of winning on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the fourth modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the fourth modification of the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 38 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 game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a special game-related display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 41 is a limited frequency table configuration diagram referred to when determining a variation mode of the main game symbol in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko game machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the hold information management, display content determination, and display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a pre-reading execution process during fluctuation on the sub-main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment. FIG. 46 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 47 is a table configuration diagram referred to when determining a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 48 is a table configuration diagram referred to when determining the hold display mode in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 49 is a table configuration diagram referred to when determining the hold display mode in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 50 is an operation diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 51 is an operation diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 52 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 53 is an operation diagram in the pachinko gaming machine according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 54 is a table configuration diagram referred to when determining the content of the advance notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to the tenth 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 physical. 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). The "gaming state" is, for example, a transition to a special gaming state in which the large winning opening can be opened, or a transition to a special gaming state rather than a non-probability variable gaming state in which the lottery probability is a predetermined value. Probability fluctuation game state with high probability of lottery, transition to special game Auxiliary game state with assistance for winning a prize at the start port that triggers the lottery (so-called normal symbol time saving state, for example, a variable member is attached to the start port In some cases, any one or a plurality of combinations such as a long opening period of the variable member, a high probability of winning the opening of the variable member, and a short time of notifying the result of the opening lottery of the variable member).

The following embodiment is a model (type 1 type 1 multifunction device) in which two conventional type 1 pachinko game machines are mixed. However, this is not limited to this, and it is also within the range when applied to other game machines (for example, conventional pachinko game machines such as type 1, type 2, type 3, general electric service). .. 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 where each means exists, the timing of flag on / off, 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 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 It 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.

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 game machine according to the present embodiment will be described. The Pachinko game machine is mainly composed of a game machine frame and a game board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

First, the game machine frame of the pachinko game 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 launch handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame body for fixing the pachinko game machine at a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame body 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, 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 a sound effect according to a game state or the like is output.

Next, the game board is formed with a game area D30 divided by an outer rail D32 and an inner rail D34. 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. 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 changed to a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than in the normal state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are provided apart from each other, and the game flows down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The ball is configured so that it is easy to be guided to the first main game start port A10, but is difficult to be guided to the second main game start port B10. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is difficult to be guided to the first main game start port A10, while is easily guided to the second main game start port B10. .. It should be noted that "easy to be guided" and "difficult to be guided" are determined by, for example, the size of the number of balls entered when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left sides, respectively.

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 opening ball entry detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start opening H10, and generates 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 auxiliary game start port H10 in which the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 is difficult to be guided. And the auxiliary game start port H10 in which the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is easily guided and the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area D30 is difficult to be guided. It is configured to have a start port H10 {but not limited to this, only a game ball flowing down the right side or the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area) is guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. It may be configured for ease of use}.

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, and a first large winning opening electric accessory C11d (and a first large winning opening). The mouth electric accessory solenoid C13) 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). The large winning opening itself has a box-shaped member that is a sliding attacker and can receive a game ball that protrudes from the game area D30 and flows down the game area D30. If the player is in the advanced state, the box-shaped member The large winning opening is closed due to the inhibition of acceptance of the game ball to the box, and when the box-shaped member is in the retracted state, the large winning opening is open due to the acceptance of the game ball into the box-shaped member. It is also preferable 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. Specifically, the second special winning opening C20 includes a second large winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second large winning opening electric accessory C21d (and a second large winning opening). The mouth electric accessory solenoid C23) 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). The large winning opening itself has a box-shaped member that is a sliding attacker and can receive a game ball that protrudes from the game area D30 and flows down the game area D30. If the player is in the advanced state, the box-shaped member The large winning opening is closed due to the inhibition of acceptance of the game ball to the box, and when the box-shaped member is in the retracted state, the large winning opening is open due to the acceptance of the game ball into the box-shaped member. It is also preferable 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 first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have to have a directing role, in the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, when a method is adopted in which the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) itself has a directing role and the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is not displayed, the effect described later is used. A liquid crystal display such as the display device SG may be configured to display the first main game symbol (second main game symbol).

Next, the effect display device SG is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates / stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 in which the effect is executed including the variable display of the decorative symbol. Here, the display area SG10 includes a first hold display unit SG12 (and a second hold display unit SG13) that displays main game hold information, and, for example, a moving image of a plurality of rows of decorative symbol fluctuations that imitate a game of a slot machine. It has a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying the above. 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) is 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 illumination lamp D26 is provided in an area other than the game area D30 or the game area D30, and plays a role of directing by blinking or the like.

Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko game machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko game machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko game machine, and controls the overall game operation (that is, the game) such as a lottery when the ball enters the first main game start port A10 (second main game start port B10). A main control board M that performs control that is directly related to the interests of the person, and an effect control means (sub-main control unit) that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device SG that gives interest to the game content. The SM, the sub-sub control unit SS that mainly executes the effect display, the prize ball tank KT, the prize ball rail KR, and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank KT according to the prizes in each winning opening are placed on the upper ball plate D20. The prize ball payout device (set base) KE provided with the payout unit KE10 and the like, the prize ball payout control board KH for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit KE10, and the game ball (storage ball) of the upper ball plate D20 are played. The launcher D42 that launches one ball at a time to the area D30, the launch control board D40 that controls the launch operation of the launcher D42, the power supply unit E that supplies power to each part of the pachinko game machine, and the power supply of the pachinko game machine. A power switch Ea or the like, which is a switch for turning on / off, is provided on the back surface of the front frame D14 (on 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 game 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 illumination 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 game 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 illumination 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 has a winning opening sensor Ns {the above-mentioned first main game starting port entry ball detection device A11s, second main game start opening entry ball detection device B11s, auxiliary game start opening entry ball detection device H11s, first 1 big prize opening prize detection device C11s, 2nd big prize opening prize detection device C21s, general prize detection device (not shown, the general entry opening is always open regardless of whether or not a special game is executed. In addition, there is a prize ball, but it is an entrance that does not perform a design lottery, etc.)}, a drive solenoid that is not shown (the above-mentioned first large prize opening electric accessory solenoid C13, second large prize opening electric accessory solenoid C23). Etc.), information display LED (not shown), and other game peripherals that are essential input / output devices for the progress of the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first -It is electrically connected to the second main game shared peripheral device C and the auxiliary game peripheral device H), 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, respectively. 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 arrow notation in FIG. 3, the main control board M and the prize ball payout control board KH are configured to enable bidirectional communication, while the command transmission image diagram in the lower part of the figure. As shown in, the main control board M and the sub-main control unit SM are connected by one STB signal line and eight parallel signal lines, and the main control board M is connected to the sub-main control unit SM. It is configured to enable one-way communication. When the input from the STB signal line is turned ON, the ON / OFF status of the eight parallel signal lines corresponding to each of the 1st to 8th bits is read, and an 8-bit reception command (details will be described later, The command from the main side to the sub side is temporarily stored as (composed of an 8-bit first command and a second command, respectively). Note that this example is just an example, and either serial communication or parallel communication may be used as the communication method. Further, 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 (launch control board D40) of the launching device is provided in the prize ball payout control board KH, and the prize ball payout control board KH and the launching device D42 ( It is also connected to the launch handle, launch motor, ball feeder, etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is 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, as described above, the sub-control board S includes an effect display device SG for displaying decorative patterns and the like, a speaker D24, an illumination lamp D26, and other drive devices for effect (not shown, but for so-called effect). It is connected to the motor, solenoid, etc. of the movable body accessory. 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 illumination lamp. The lighting control of the 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 (substantial display control) on the effect display device SG. Has been done. 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). It may be possible, but 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 a voice control circuit integrated with the VDP is adopted). Further, an electronic value may be given without giving a physical prize ball as a prize ball.

Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to the game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first and second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H). It is connected to the sub-main control unit SM (secondary game control means SM) related to the production and the prize ball payout control board KH that controls the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction from the main control board M so that information can be transmitted. ing. Further, the sub-main control unit SM (sub-game control means SM) is electrically connected to the sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) that executes the image effect, various illumination lamps D26 (for example, side lamps), the speaker D24, and the like. It is connected. Further, the prize ball payout control board KH is electrically connected to the prize ball payout device KE provided with a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, the sub-main control unit SM (secondary game control means SM), the sub-sub control unit SS (effect display means SS), the prize ball payout control board KH, etc. are hardware data and programs. It is composed of a ROM or RAM for storing a device, an element such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing, and the like. It should be noted that each means included in the main control board M below may be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be mounted on the main control board M. The details of each of the above means (devices) will be described below.

First, the main control board M includes a game information control means MJ that controls acquisition of game information, a game content determination means MN for determining the content of the game, and a progress of a game such as a special game or a specific game. The game progress means MP that controls the game, the game state temporary storage means MB for temporarily storing information related to the game state, and various game information on the game peripheral device side {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example. , 16R jackpot, 8R jackpot, 4R jackpot, loss}, information on variation mode (for example, variation time), start signal / state information / end signal of special game, hold information, etc.} Information transmission control means MT (And the command transmission buffer MT10 that stores untransmitted commands) and the prize ball payout decision that controls the prize ball payout control board KH so as to pay out the predetermined prize balls based on the winning of the game balls to various winning openings. It has means MH and.

Here, the game information control means MJ determines the entry determination means MJ10 for determining the inflow of the game ball into each entry port (starting port, etc.) and whether or not each random number can be acquired, and the determination result. Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 for acquiring each random number based on the above, and hold control means MJ30 for temporarily storing within the upper limit number of balls entering each start port during variable display as hold balls. doing. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, the ball entry determination means MJ10 includes a first main game start port entry determination means MJ11-A for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start port A10, and a second main game start port. Second main game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has entered B10 Auxiliary game start port for determining whether or not a game ball has flowed into the auxiliary game start port H10 and the second main game start port entry determination means MJ11-B. The first major winning opening determination means MJ11-C10 and the second major winning opening C20 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first major winning opening C10 and the entry determination means MJ11-H. It has a second large winning opening ball entry determination means MJ11-C20, which determines whether or not a game ball has entered.

Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the entry of the game ball into the first main game start port A10, and the random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number according to the determination result. To the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A and the second main game start port B10 for acquiring random numbers (for example, the first winning random number, the first variation mode determination random number, the first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) It is determined whether or not to acquire the second main game side random number based on the entry of the game ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determination random number, the second main) is determined according to the determination result. The second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B for acquiring the game symbol determination random number, etc.) and the auxiliary game random number for determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result. It has acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H.

Here, the scope of the claims including the above and the "random numbers" in the present specification are, for example, "0" to "65535" and "65535" assigned according to the type of random numbers (for example, winning random numbers and variation mode determination random numbers). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as "0" to "255". Further, the random number does not have to be a random number generated mathematically, and may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the values are expressed in sequence along the sequence of random numbers (plus one method), and the next value (initial value) when the final value of the sequence of random numbers is expressed. ) Is determined by a random value (initial value update method), a combination thereof, and the like.

Next, the hold control means MJ30 includes the hold digestion control means MJ31 that controls the process related to the hold digestion and the start of the fluctuation, and the first main game side random number acquired in a situation where the permission for the first main game symbol change is not given. The first for temporarily storing the random number in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A until the change permission of the first main game symbol is given based on the determination result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the main game symbol holding means MJ32-A and the second main game side random number acquired in a situation where the change permission of the second main game symbol has not been obtained, and based on the determination result, the above The second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B for holding the random number in the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B until the change permission of the second main game symbol is given, and the auxiliary game symbol change permission is given. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the random number on the auxiliary game side acquired in a situation where the random number is not stored, and the random number is stored in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H until the change permission of the auxiliary game symbol is given based on the determination result. It has an auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H for holding.

Here, the reserved digestion control means MJ31 has a fluctuation start condition satisfaction determining means MJ31j for determining whether or not the condition for starting the fluctuation is satisfied.

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

Next, the game content determining means MN is a winning / losing lottery means MN10 that draws a lottery for whether or not to shift to the special game and whether or not the second main game starting port electric accessory B11d can be opened, and special if the result of the winning or losing lottery is a win. Based on the special game transition determination means MN20 that determines the transition to the game (activates the so-called condition device), the symbol content determination means MN40 for determining the stop symbol of each symbol based on each random number, and each random number. It has a variation mode determining means MN50 for determining a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol. Here, the winning / failing lottery means MN10 includes the first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A for performing the winning / failing lottery for the first main game symbol and the second main game winning / failing lottery means for performing the winning / losing lottery for the second main game symbol. It has MN11-B and auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H for performing a winning / failing lottery regarding the auxiliary game symbol. Here, the first main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-A, the second main game winning / failing lottery means MN11-B, and the auxiliary game winning / failing lottery means MN11-H are referred to when performing a winning / losing lottery regarding the first main game symbol. The first main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-A, the second main game win / loss lottery table MN11ta-B referred to when performing the win / loss lottery for the second main game symbol, and the win / loss lottery for the auxiliary game symbol. Each has a winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-H for auxiliary games, which is referred to when performing the above. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

Next, the symbol content determining means MN40 acquires the first main game symbol determining means MN41-A that determines the stop symbol of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determining random number (first main game random number). The second main game symbol determination means MN41-B that determines the stop symbol of the second main game symbol based on the random number for determining the game content (the second main game random number), and the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number. It has an auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H, which determines the stop symbol of.

Here, the first main game symbol determination means MN41-A has a first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the first main game symbol. The first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or failing. Further, the second main game symbol determination means MN41-B has a second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the second main game symbol. The second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or failing. Further, the auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol determination lottery. The table MN41ta-H includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

Next, the variation mode determining means MN50 determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). MN51-A, the second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B that determines the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number), and It has an auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H that determines a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

Here, the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A has a first main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51ta-A that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the first main game symbol. The lottery table MN51ta-A for determining the first main game variation mode is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of success or failure and the game state. Further, the second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B has a second main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51ta-B that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of winning or failing and the game state. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Further, the auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H has an auxiliary game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-H that is referred to when determining the variation mode related to the auxiliary game symbol, and determines the auxiliary game variation mode. The lottery table MN51ta-H is provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time reduction game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table).

Next, the display control means MP10 is placed on the first main game symbol display unit A21g of the first main game symbol display device A20 and on the second main game symbol display unit B21g of the second main game symbol display device B20 for a predetermined time. Assistance for a predetermined time on the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C that controls the stop display after changing the first main game symbol and the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g of the auxiliary game symbol display device H20. It has an auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H that controls the stop display after the game symbol is changed.

Here, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is a zero-clearable first and second main game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C (for example, a decrement counter that is subtracted at predetermined intervals. , Hereinafter, something similar to a timer can be implemented with a similar counter). Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H further includes an auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-H capable of measuring time.

Next, in order to determine whether or not the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B satisfies the conditions for opening / closing the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. The second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B and the second main game start port electric accessory opening timer MP22t for measuring the drive (opening) time of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. -B and.

Next, the special game control means MP30 has the condition determination means MP31 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and the content of the special game when the special game transition condition is satisfied. (Specifically, the special game content determination means MP32, which determines the open large winning opening, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) and sets it in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the first big prize. Special game execution means MP33 for executing a special game (big hit) that opens the mouth C10 or the second big prize opening C20 under a predetermined condition, and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, the first big prize mouth) It has a special game time management means MP34 for performing (opening and closing time of C10 and the second prize opening C20). Here, special game execution means MP
Reference numerals 33 are the first and second large winning opening electric accessory opening / closing control means MP33-C for opening and closing the first large winning opening electric accessory C11d and the second large winning opening electric accessory C21d, and the first large winning opening C10. It also has a winning ball counter MP33c that measures the winning balls to the second large winning opening C20. The special game time management means MP34 further has a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time. Further, the special game content determining means MP32 further has a special game content reference table MP32ta that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b (table). Although the details of the above are not shown, it is a table in which the large winning openings to be opened, the number of rounds to be executed, the contents to be executed for each round, etc. are defined. In addition, the first round after the special game is started is The start demo time, which is the waiting time until execution, the end demo time, which is the waiting time from the end of the final round to the end of the special game, etc., are also predetermined in this table).

Next, the specific game control means MP50 satisfies the probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 for determining whether or not the end condition of the probability variation game state is satisfied, and whether or not the end condition of the time reduction game state is satisfied. It has a time-saving game end condition determination means MP52 for determining. Here, the time saving game end condition determination means MP52 has a time saving number counter MP52c capable of counting the time saving number of times. Here, the probability-variable gaming state means a gaming state in which the winning probability at the time of winning / failing lottery of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is higher than the non-probability-variable gaming state, and the time-shortening gaming state. Is that the average value of the fluctuation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is shorter than that in the non-time shortened gaming state, and / or the second main game start port electric accessory per unit time. It means a gaming state in which the ease of opening of B11d is improved.

Here, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction) during the time reduction game as compared with the non-time reduction game. function). Further, the auxiliary game symbol becomes a hit symbol with a high probability, the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is relatively extended ( Opening time extension function). Further, the time reduction game in the present embodiment ends when the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first main game symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (probability variation game with no time reduction limit). except for). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted for each change (stop) of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. The above-mentioned probability variation game end condition determination means MP51 and time-saving game end condition determination means MP52 are, for example, a lottery for shifting from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time reduction game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability each time the symbol changes. It may have a function to perform (in the case of a so-called pachinko game machine having a fall lottery function).

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

Here, the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C is stopped related to the first or second main game symbol (the first or second main game symbol in which the change start condition is satisfied) that is currently changing. It has the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C for temporarily storing the symbol and the variation mode information.

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

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. It has SS (and effect display device SG) and the like. 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

Next, the effect display control means (sub-main control unit) SM has a display information receiving means SM10 for receiving various information from the main control board M side, and a process of determining the effect content and a display control process related to the effect display. Sensor input information management that manages the input from the sensors connected to the sub-sub communication control means SM20 that controls the effect display control means SM20, the sub-sub-communication control means SM40 that controls the transmission and reception of information between the sub-sub control unit SS, and the sub-main control unit SM It has means SM50 and task management means SM60 for managing other tasks on the sub-main control unit SM side. Hereinafter, each of the above means will be described in detail.

First, the display information receiving means SM10 includes a command buffer SM11bf for storing unanalyzed commands received from the main control board M side, and a command analysis means SM11a for reading and analyzing the commands stored in the command buffer SM11bf. It has a main side information temporary storage means SM11b for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the first main game and the second main game from the main control board M side.

Next, the effect display control means SM20 includes the decorative symbol display control means SM21 that controls the change mode of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol determination process, and the display control process, and the design hold that controls the reserved number management and the hold display process of the decorative symbol. The information display control means SM22, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 for executing the hold look-ahead effect, and the background effect display control means SM23 that controls the determination process and the display control process of the effect to be displayed during the background image or the special game. , The advance notice effect display control means SM24 that controls the advance notice effect content determination process and the display control process, the reach effect display control means SM25 that controls the reach effect content determination process and the display control process, and the determination of the lighting mode of the illumination lamp D26. Lamp lighting control means SM27 that controls processing and lighting control processing, device operation control means SM28 that controls drive mode determination processing and drive control processing of devices such as motors and solenoids, and error notification means that controls notification control related to errors in game machines. It has SM29 and.

Here, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 relates to the design display content determining means SM21n for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the information from the main control board M side, and the symbol variation of the decorative symbol. It has a design display related information temporary storage means SM21b for temporarily storing various information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.) and an effect timer SM21t for measuring the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol. doing. Here, the marking display content determining means SM21n further has a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table SM21ta that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol (details of the table). Not shown).

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

Next, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 and the winning hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 for determining whether or not the hold look-ahead effect can be executed (for example, whether or not there is a hold that can be a trigger hold in the hold). , The variable start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 for determining whether or not the variable start hold look-ahead effect can be executed (for example, whether or not there is a hold that can be a trigger hold in the hold), and the relevant when executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect content determination means SM26n for determining the content of the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect type determination table SM26ta1 for determining the look-ahead effect type, and the hold display mode for executing the hold display change which is the effect mode of the look-ahead effect. It has a hold display mode determination table SM26ta2 for determining.

Next, the background effect display control means SM23 is displayed on the back of the decorative pattern based on the information from the main control board M side, and the possibility of executing the special game based on the information regarding the hold. Background effect display content determining means SM23n for determining the display content of the effect), background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b for temporarily storing information related to the background effect display, and a special game during a specific game. It has a consecutive villa number counter SM23c, which counts the number of consecutive winnings.

Next, the advance notice effect display control means SM24 is displayed during the change display of the decorative pattern based on the information from the main control board M side, and the degree of expectation of transition to the special game in the change. In order to temporarily store the information related to the advance notice effect display content determination means SM24n, which determines the display content and display timing of the special game (the effect of suggesting and notifying the feasibility of the special game based on the information regarding the hold). Notice effect related information Temporary storage means SM24b, advance notice effect determination counter SM24c for indicating a notice to be decided when determining a notice in a certain fluctuation in a plurality of times, and sub-input at the time of executing the button repeated press effect A button repeated hit counter SM24c-2 for counting the number of times the button SB is pressed, a button control timer SM24t for measuring the execution time of the effect when executing an effect using the sub-input button SB, and a button length. It has a button pressing timer SM24t-2 for measuring the time during which the sub-input button SB is held in the pressed state at the time of executing the pressing effect.

Next, the reach effect display control means SM25 is in a reach state based on the information from the main control board M side, depending on the combination of the reach effect (mainly displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol and the stopped display of the decorative symbol). It is an effect that is executed after it is notified that it has become, but it also includes an effect that is executed in conjunction with the variable display of the decorative symbol even if it is not in the reach state) Display contents and display timing etc. It has a reach effect display content determining means SM25n to be determined, and a reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b for temporarily storing information related to the reach effect display.

Next, the lamp lighting control means SM27 is a lamp control related information temporary storage means SM27b for storing information related to the lamp lighting control, and a lighting progress counter for managing the progress status of the effect using the illuminated lamp D26. It has SM27c and.

Next, the device operation control means SM28 is a device control-related information temporary storage means SM28b for storing information related to device drive control, and a device for managing the progress of an effect using a device such as a motor or a solenoid. It has a control timer SM28t and.

Further, the sub-sub communication control means SM40 measures whether the reception interval of the toggle signal from the sub-sub control unit SS and the sub-sub side information temporary storage means SM40b for storing the information of the sub-sub control unit SS is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Toggle signal reception interval timer SM40t for so on, transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2 for storing the display instruction command to the sub-sub control unit SS until transmission, and transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2. It has a transmission buffer SM40bf for transmitting a display instruction command.

Next, the sensor input information management means SM50 has a sensor-related information temporary storage means SM50b for storing input information and the like from each sensor.

Next, the task management means SM60 has a task management counter SM60c for adjusting the execution timing of the process related to the task management.

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

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

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

The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub-sub control unit). ) SS is connected to the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20, and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS 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. 5 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 gaming machine is turned on and the initial settings are performed (not shown, the registers are initialized, the input / output ports are set, etc.), in step 1002, the main control board M is pressed with the RAM clear button. Whether or not the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit E was operated by checking the input port of, that is, whether or not the operation to intentionally clear the contents of the RAM was performed by the administrator of the amusement park or the like. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board M clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB) on the main control board M side. Next, in step 1006, the information transmission control means MT transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared to the sub-main control unit SM side (even if it is transmitted at that timing). Alternatively, at that timing, a command may be set and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, in step 1008, the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M (for example, it is stored in the checksum and the RAM area recorded at the time of power failure. Compare with the amount of information available). Next, in step 1010, 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. 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 main control board M is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board M in various ways at the time of power failure. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side (may be transmitted at the relevant timing, or the command is set at the relevant timing and the control command described later is set. It may be configured to transmit in the transmission process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board M is triggered by 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 proceeds to step 1018. .. After step 1018, 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 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 main control board M executes the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, the main control board M executes the electric accessory drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control board M executes the main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control board M executes the main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1500, the main control board M executes the special game operation condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the main control board M executes the special game control process described later. Next, in step 1910, the main control board M (particularly, the prize ball payout determining means MH) performs the prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the prize opening in which the game ball wins. The payout control board KH is made to execute, and the process for managing the result, etc.) is executed. Next, in step 1920, 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 1930, 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 is executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process. It returns to the processing that was done.

Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the main control board M is configured so that the power failure signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the process of FIG. 3C is executed when the power is turned off in the gaming machine. Will be done. That is, when the power of the game machine is turned off (in this example, when the NMI is interrupted), in step 1020, 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 main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM area, prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to power cutoff waiting loop processing.

Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entry determination means MJ11-H determines whether or not the game ball has entered (inflow, passed in the case of a gate) into the auxiliary game start port H10. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and whether or not the hold balls are not the upper limit (for example, four). Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H acquires the auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, the auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H sets the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H together with the information on the number of the holding balls. Is added by 1, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of 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. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determining means MP21-B refers to the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H, and the electric accessory opening flag is off. Determine if it exists. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H, and the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is set. Determine if it is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B accesses the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H, and holds the ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. Determine if there is. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol determining means MN41-H refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H to set the game state (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag) on the auxiliary game side. At the same time as acquiring, the lottery table MN41ta-H for determining the auxiliary game symbol is referred to, and the stop symbol is determined based on the game state of the acquired auxiliary game side and the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball (for example, the auxiliary game time reduction flag). When is on, the winning symbol is selected with a higher probability than when is off) and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H.

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 5.0 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 auxiliary game variation mode determining means MN51-H sets the auxiliary game symbol to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H based on the gaming state of the auxiliary game side (flag state of the auxiliary game time reduction flag). A predetermined time (for example, 1 second when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is on and 10 seconds when the auxiliary game time reduction flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32-H updates the holding information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-H after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. At the same time, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g.

Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H determines whether or not the predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached with reference to the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-H. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol by referring to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-H, and the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The stop symbol of the game symbol is confirmed and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit H21g. Then, in step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means MP11-H turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H.

Next, in step 1230, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP21-B determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is "hit" (D1 and D2 in this example). To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B is opened in an open mode (for example, the hit symbol "D1") based on the hit symbol and the game state on the auxiliary game side. In the case of, open for 1 second → close for 1 second → open for 1 second → close for 1 second → open for 1 second → close. In the case of the hit symbol “D2”, open for 0.2 seconds, 0.8 (Opening mode) of second closing and 5 seconds opening 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 second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B turns on the electric accessory opening flag in the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB10-H. .. Then, in step 1236, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B opens the second main game start port electric accessory B11d. 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, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B refers to the second main game start port electric accessory opening timer MP22t-B to set the opening time of the electric accessory. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the second main game start port electric accessory opening / closing control means MP20-B closes the second main game start port electric accessory B11d and temporarily assists the game state. The flag for opening the electric accessory in the flag area of the storage means MB10-H is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1300).

If No in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1242, if No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224, and if No in steps 1206, 1224, 1230 and 1242, the next process is performed. (Processing 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 a fixed stop display time of about 500 ms (for example, this process is performed by performing branch processing using the stop display fixed flag and timer. Achievable).

Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start opening ball entry determination means MJ11-A receives the first main game start opening ball entry information from the first main game start port entry ball detection device A11s of the first main game start port A10. Is received or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A, and the main game (particularly the first main game). It is determined whether or not the reserved balls related to the side) are not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-A acquires the first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the first main game content determination random number, a winning / 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 first main game symbol holding means MJ32-A temporarily stores (holds) the acquired first main game content determination random number in the first main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-A. .. Next, in step 1310, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored win / fail random number delimiter information based on the hold information (win / fail lottery random number) (for the win / fail random number delimiter information, the main game table 1 of FIG. 11). See). Next, in step 1312, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored symbol information of the hold based on the hold information (random number for symbol lottery) (see the main game table 2 of FIG. 11 for the symbol information). Next, in step 1314, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored variable mode random number delimited information, non-time saving variable mode range, and time saving variable mode range based on the holding information (random number for determining the variable mode) ( For the variation mode random number delimited information, the non-time saving variation mode range, and the time saving variation mode range, see the main game table 3 in FIG. 12).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation mode random number delimiter information and the non-time saving variation are generated when the main game content determination random number (first main game content determination random number or second main game content determination random number) is acquired (or when hold occurs). It is configured to determine the mode range and the time saving variation mode range.

Next, in step 1316, the hold control means MJ30 sends a new hold generation command (information indicating that the first main game is held, information related to the number of holds, hit / fail random number delimiter information, symbol information, variation mode random number delimiter information, etc. (Command) is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmission to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). When the design information is configured to be transmitted to the sub side as in the present embodiment, an effect suggesting a big hit may be executed as an effect to be executed on the sub side. It is desirable to configure the player so that the stop symbol of the main game symbol that becomes a big hit can be notified to the player (the stop symbol is notified only when the stop symbol of the main game symbol becomes a big hit). Further, in this example, the hold look-ahead effect (“hit notice effect” suggesting the possibility of a big hit, “hit symbol advance notice effect” suggesting a big hit symbol in the case of a big hit, and “hit symbol advance notice effect” suggesting the content of the effect to be executed. In order to execute the "pattern notice effect" etc.), information such as the winning / failing random number delimiter information (and the symbol information in the case of a big hit), the variation mode random number delimiter information), etc. , Not limited to this, it is sufficient to send the information necessary for the effect to be executed to the sub side, for example, when executing a hold look-ahead effect that suggests the content of the special game in the case of a big hit. , In addition to the random number delimiter information, the delimiter information (for example, information indicating whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit) separated by the number of rounds, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the game state after the end of the special game, etc. is sub-sided. It may be configured so that it can be transmitted to. With such a configuration, on the sub side, the information related to the stop symbol (especially the jackpot symbol) of the main game symbol received from the main side (the number of rounds of the special game, the big winning opening opening pattern, after the end of the special game). It is possible to determine the game state to be transferred, etc.) and execute the look-ahead effect related to the stop symbol of the main game symbol (and the progress of the game executed based on the stop symbol).

Next, in step 1322, the second main game start opening ball entry determination means MJ11-B receives the second main game start port entry ball from the second main game start port entry ball detection device B11s of the second main game start port B10. Determine if information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1322, in step 1324, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and the main game (particularly the second main game). It is determined whether or not the reserved balls related to the side) are not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1324, in step 1326, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-B acquires the second main game content determination random number. In this embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of a winning / fail 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 content determination means. By the way, the acquisition range of each random number of the first main game content determination random number and the acquisition range of each random number of the second main game content determination random number (for example, the winning / failing lottery random number for the first main game and the winning / failing lottery random number for the second main game). Acquisition range) is set to the same. Next, in step 1328, the second main game symbol holding means MJ32-B temporarily stores (holds) the acquired second main game content determination random number in the second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means MJ32b-B. ..

Next, in step 1330, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored win / fail random number delimiter information based on the hold information (win / fail lottery random number) (for the win / fail random number delimiter information, the main game table 1 of FIG. See). Next, in step 1332, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored symbol information of the hold based on the hold information (random number for symbol lottery) (see the main game table 2 of FIG. 11 for the symbol information). Next, in step 1334, the hold control means MJ30 determines the stored variable mode random number delimited information, non-time saving variable mode range, and time saving variable mode range based on the holding information (random number for determining the variable mode) ( For the variation mode random number delimited information, the non-time saving variation mode range, and the time saving variation mode range, see the main game table 3 in FIG. 12).

Next, in step 1336, the hold control means MJ30 sends a new hold generation command (information indicating that the second main game is held, information related to the number of holds, hit / fail random number delimiter information, symbol information, variation mode random number delimiter information, etc. Is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930), and the next process (step). 1400 processing). If No in step 1302 or 1304, the process proceeds to step 1322, and if No in step 1322 or 1324, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400).

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the hold digestion control means MJ31 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B, and confirms whether or not the hold of the second main game symbol exists. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the game content determining means MN executes the first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500). On the other hand, if No in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), the game content determining means MN executes the second main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

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. 10 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 reserved digestion control means MJ31 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 hold digestion control means MJ31 becomes the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B). The first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) related to the current symbol change, which is temporarily stored, is read, and the first main game symbol reservation information temporary storage means MJ32b-A (second main game). It is deleted from the symbol hold information temporary storage means MJ32b-B), and the remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (hold digestion processing). Next, in step 1410-1, the winning / failing lottery means MN10 refers to the first main game winning / failing lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-B) corresponding to each gaming state, and the first 1 The main game symbol winning / failing lottery is executed based on the main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the winning lottery random number).

Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 1) is an example of the first main game winning / failing lottery table MN11ta-A (second main game winning / losing lottery table MN11ta-B). 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. Further, in the present embodiment, a hit (so-called small hit) in which the gaming state cannot be changed is not illustrated, but a small hit may be generated (a small hit is won).

Further, as shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the winning / failing random number delimiter information is determined by the winning / failing lottery random number. Both the first main game side and the second main game side have three types of hit / fail random number delimiter information: a hit / fail break 1, a hit / fail break 2, and a hit / miss break 3. The hit / fail break 1 is in a non-probability variable game state. It is the hit / miss random number delimiter information that becomes a big hit and becomes a big hit even in the probability fluctuation game state, and the win / fail break 2 is the hit / fail random number delimiter information that becomes a loss in the non-probability fluctuation game state and becomes a big hit in the probability fluctuation game state. , The hit / miss break 3 is the hit / miss random number break information that is lost even in the non-probability variable game state and is lost even in the probability change game state.

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

Here, FIG. 11 (main game table 2) is an example of the first main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-A (second main game symbol determination lottery table MN41ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won, 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 and 7B. It should be noted that 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. However, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, the type and / or selectivity of the variation mode of the main game symbol is different from that before the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (in a limited frequency state). Yes, for example, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the variation mode is determined by referring to a table in which the type and / or selectivity of the variation mode of the main game symbol is different from that in the case where the frequency is not limited. In that case, the trigger for switching the variable mode determination table to be referred to is the stop display of a predetermined symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, specific lost symbol, etc.), or the passage of a predetermined number of changes from the stop display of the predetermined symbol. And so on.

Next, in step 1410-3, the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B) is a lottery for determining the first main game variation mode corresponding to each game state. With reference to the table MN51ta-A (lottery table MN51ta-B for determining the second main game variation mode), the result of the main game symbol winning / failing lottery and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, variation The variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the mode lottery random number), these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of the first main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-A (second main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51ta-B). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main game symbol is determined based on the winning / failing lottery result of the main game symbol and the main game time reduction flag state. That is, when the winning / failing lottery result of the main game symbol is a hit, 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 game state), it is relative. It is configured so that it is easy to determine the variation mode in which the variation time is short. 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. When 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}. Further, the fluctuation time may be configured to be relatively different depending on the number of reservations. In that case, in the non-time reduction game state, the first main game symbol variation depends on the number of reservations on the first main game side. On the other hand, in the second main game symbol variation, the variation mode determination table is not switched according to the number of reservations on the second main game side (and the first main game side). May be good. Further, in the time-reduced game state, in the second main game symbol variation, the variation mode determination table to be referred to is switched according to the number of reservations on the second main game side, while in the first main game symbol variation, the first main game The variation mode determination table is not switched according to the number of reservations on the side (and the second main game side) (that is, the variation mode determination table can be switched depending on the number of reservations related to the fluctuations that mainly occur depending on the game state). It may be configured.

Further, as shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the variation mode random number delimiter information is determined by the variation mode random number. The variation mode random number delimiter information is provided in each table when the first main game side is hit, when the first main game side is lost, when the second main game side is hit, and when the second main game side is lost. It is divided into five variable divisions from variable division 1 to variable division 5 at the time of hitting the first main game side, at the time of losing the first main game side, and at the time of losing the second main game side. , The second main game side is divided into three fluctuation divisions 1 to fluctuation division 3 at the time of hit. Further, the variation mode in which the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is the shortest is determined in the variation break 1, and the variation mode in which the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is the longest is determined in the variation break 3 or 5. There is.

Further, the random number range of the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode range can be different (for example, the range of the random number is different even if the same range 1 is used) depending on whether the main game time reduction flag is turned on or off. By transmitting the delimiter information to the sub side, it is configured so that both the variation mode of the time-reduced gaming state and the non-time-reducing gaming state can be derived on the sub side. The variation mode range is provided from range 1 to range 3. In addition, by configuring in this way, when the gaming state changes between the time of occurrence of the hold and the time of digestion of the hold, the range of variation mode scheduled at the time of occurrence of the hold and the variation mode executed at the time of digestion of the hold The range may be different (for example, the variation mode range was planned to be the range 1 because it was in the non-time shortened gaming state when the hold occurred, but it was actually in the time shortened game state when the hold was exhausted. The variable mode range of can be range 2). In this example, the fluctuation time included in each range is the same fluctuation time (for example, at the time of loss, the fluctuation time is 10 seconds or less in the range 1 regardless of whether or not the game is in the time reduction game state. However, but not limited to, the variable time that can be selected is completely different (for example, in the non-time shortened gaming state, a variable time of 10 to 120 seconds is selected, and in the time shortened gaming state). , 1 to 5 seconds, and 10 seconds of variation time), the variation mode range is not divided by the absolute variation time that does not depend on the gaming state, but is relative in a certain gaming state. The fluctuation mode range is divided according to the fluctuation time (for example, in the non-time shortened gaming state, the fluctuation time varies from 10 to 15 seconds in range 1, and in the time shortened gaming state, the fluctuation time varies from 1 to 1.5 seconds. It may be configured to be separated from the range 1. Further, the range is not limited to being divided according to the fluctuation time. For example, the reach effect of any one of the plurality of reach effects in which the character A appears is executed, for example, the range information divided based on the execution content of the effect. It may be configured so that the variation to be performed can be transmitted to the sub side (range information obtained by dividing the variation in which the reach effect of executing any of the reach effects in which the character B appears as the range A and the range B).

Further, as an example in which the fluctuation mode range in which the game state changes and is scheduled to be different from the fluctuation mode range actually executed is as an example, (1) there are a plurality of holds in the main game hold. In such a situation, a certain hold in the main game hold is digested and becomes a big hit (or a small hit), and the game state changes (for example, after the end of the special game related to the certain hold (or after the end of the privilege game related to the small hit). , Transition from non-probability variable game state to probabilistic variable game state), and the range of fluctuation mode of the hold in the main game hold remaining at the time of digestion of the certain hold may be different, (2) After the special game ends The game state changes (for example, the time is shortened after the special game ends) when the main game symbol changes a predetermined number of times from (or after the end of the small hit), and the main game symbol changes 50 times after the special game ends. It is configured so that it can transition to a non-time shortened game state at the timing of the game, etc.), and the hold that occurred after the end of the special game (or after the end of the small hit) and before the end of the predetermined number of changes in the main game symbol is special. An example in which the range of variation mode may be different when the main game symbol is digested after the predetermined number of fluctuations of the main game symbol have been completed since the end of the game, (3) The variation of the main game symbol when the game state is a probability variation game state. It is configured to execute a lottery (so-called fall lottery) that shifts to the non-probability fluctuation game state every time, and the trigger hold occurs in the probability fluctuation game state, and it fluctuates because the fall lottery is won before the trigger hold is exhausted. Examples include examples in which the range of aspects may differ.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same variable mode range (for example, range 1 when the main game time reduction flag is on and range 1 when the main game time reduction flag is off) is set by turning on / off the main game time reduction flag. Even if it is (etc.), the range of random numbers included in the same variation mode range is configured to be different, and the variation mode random number delimiter information consisting only of the different random number ranges (for example, the first main). There are a plurality of random number breaks 2, etc. at the time of hitting the game variation mode determination table. Further, the variation mode random number delimiter information (for example, the first main) consisting only of the range of random numbers included in both cases of turning on and off the main game time saving flag within the range of random numbers having the same variation mode range. There is also a random number break 1, etc. at the time of hitting the game variation mode determination table. The number of types of variation mode random number delimiter information in each table (for example, 5 of variation delimiters 1 to 5) is based on the number of types of variation mode range (for example, 3 of ranges 1 to 3). Is also configured to increase.

Further, in the present embodiment, the range 3 in the variation mode range can be selected as the variation mode range only when it is planned to be the longest variation time (120 seconds in this example) that can be selected. It is configured. Therefore, when the range 3 in the variation mode range is selected, the expectation that the jackpot will be the highest is high (the proportion of the jackpot in the variable mode that can be selected is high). Further, in the present embodiment, the range 3 is configured to be easier to be selected (the range of random numbers is wider) in the non-time-reduced gaming state than in the time-reduced gaming state {in the time-reduced gaming state (particularly). (During the time reduction / probability fluctuation game state), the time required for the next big hit can be shortened and the stress of the game can be reduced by configuring the fluctuation with a short fluctuation time to be easily selected. Further, in the time-reduced game state, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is easily opened, the ball can easily enter the second main game start port B10, and a situation in which there is no hold is unlikely to occur}. .. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the range 3 may be configured to be easily selected when the time is shortened game state as compared with the time shortened game state {during the time shortened game (particularly, the time shortened / probability variation game) Since (in the state) is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than in the non-time shortening gaming state, it is effective to use a lot of highly expected effects to arouse the player's expectation}. Further, in the present embodiment, the range 3 is configured to be selected as the variation mode range only when it is planned to be the longest variation time that can be selected, but the variation mode range is not limited to this, and the variation time is not limited to this. It may be configured to be selected when the fluctuation time is planned, and may be selected only when the fluctuation mode range other than the range 3 is scheduled to be the longest fluctuation mode range by increasing or decreasing the number of the fluctuation mode ranges. There is no problem in the range of variation mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time and the range of random numbers included in the variation mode range can be different depending on whether the main game time reduction flag is turned on or off, but the gaming state is a non-probability variation gaming state. The random number range of the fluctuation time and / or the fluctuation mode range can be different depending on whether the table is a normal fluctuation mode determination table or a limited frequency table, etc. You may.

Next, in step 1414, the game content determining means MN temporarily stores the symbol variation display start instruction command (stop symbol information, attribute information of the stop symbol) stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C. , Information on the determined main game symbol such as variation mode information and commands related to the current game state) are set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting to the sub-main control unit SM side (control command transmission in step 1930). It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by processing). Next, in step 1416, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets a predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main game symbol to the first and second main game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C. To do. Next, in step 1417, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (2nd main game symbol display device B20) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). According to the variation mode stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C on the second main game symbol display unit B21g).
Start the variable display of the main game symbol. Next, in step 1418, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn on the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. The process proceeds to step 1420.

On the other hand, if No in step 1403, in step 1419, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C refer to the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C and change. Determines if the medium 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 of step 1500).

Next, in step 1420, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C determine 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 first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the symbol variation end command to the sub-main control unit SM side. (It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1423, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C is the first main game symbol display unit A21g (2nd main game symbol display device B20) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). Stops the variable display of the main game symbol on the second main game symbol display unit B21g), and displays the stop symbol stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C as a fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 1428, the first and second main game symbol control means MP11-C turn off the changing flag in the flag area of the first and second main game state temporary storage means MB10-C. ..

Next, in step 1430, the game content determining means MN refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the game content determining means MN turns on the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. On the other hand, if No in step 1430, step 1432 is skipped.

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

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c and determines whether or not the counter value is larger than 0. In the case of Yes in step 1454, in step 1456, the specific game control means MP50 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1458, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the value of the time reduction counter MP52c, and determines whether or not the counter value (remaining time reduction number) is 0. In the case of Yes in step 1458, in step 1460 and step 1462, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game time reduction flag and the auxiliary game time reduction flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and then turns off the next (Processing in step 1500). Even if No in step 1452, step 1454, and step 1458, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination means MP31 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1514, the special game control means MP30 has the specific game flag (main game probability change flag, main game time reduction flag, auxiliary game time reduction) in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b. Flag) is turned off. Next, in step 1518, the specific game control means MP50 clears the value of the time reduction counter MP52c. Next, in step 1520, the special game control means MP30 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1522, the special game control means MP30 turns off the condition device operation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1600). Even if No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1600).

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game transition permission flag and the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Turn on. Next, in step 1607, the special game executing means MP33 sets an initial value (1 in this example) in the round number counter (not shown) in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1608, the special game execution means MP33 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information (special game start display instruction command) to the effect that the special game is started to the sub-main control unit side (command transmission buffer MT10). In the control command transmission process in step 1930, it is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

On the other hand, if No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether 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 special game executing means MP33 determines that the permission for the special game has not been obtained, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910).

Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means MP33 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, immediately before the start of each round. Determine if it exists. In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the special game executing means MP33 sets the opening pattern (for example, continuing to open) in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Set the opening pattern and opening / closing pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means MP33 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game execution means MP33 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means MP33 uses 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). Drive to open the first prize opening C10 (or the second prize opening C20), set a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer), and start step 1622. Move to. 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 special game execution means MP33 transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control unit SM side. It is set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for the purpose (transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1624, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and in the round, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is inserted into the first winning opening C10 (or the second winning opening C20). ) Is determined whether or not there is a winning 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 special game executing means MP33 refers to the special game timer MP34t (particularly the opening time timer), and the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) related to the opening of the large winning opening is set. Determine if it 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 1910).

Next, in step 1628, the special game execution means MP33 of 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). The drive is stopped and the first prize opening C10 (or the second prize opening C20) is closed. Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means MP33 resets the special game timer MP34t (particularly the open time timer). Next, in step 1632, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1633, the special game executing means MP33 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means MP33 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and whether or not the final round is completed (for example, the round number counter in the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b). Whether or not the counter value (not shown) exceeds the maximum number of rounds) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means MP33 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1638, the special game execution means MP33 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the information indicating the end of the special game (special game end display instruction command) to the sub-main control unit SM side. (It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1930). Then, in step 1650, the specific game control means MP50 executes the game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 1910). Even if No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1910).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and the stop symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (5A, 5B, 7A, 7B in this example). ) Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and proceeds to step 1658. On the other hand, if No in step 1652, in step 1656, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (50 times in this example) to the counter value of the time saving number counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1658. Next, in steps 1658 and 1660, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game time reduction flag and the auxiliary game time reduction flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b, and next processing (step). 1910 processing).

Next, the control process executed on the sub-main control unit SM side will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 27. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board S side (particularly, the sub-main control unit SM side) in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the main process on the sub-main control unit side in FIG. 6A is a process on the SM side of the sub-main control unit 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 (or reset) to the gaming machine, in step 2002, the sub-main control unit SM interrupts in order to return to the processing executed when the interrupt processing occurs after the execution of the interrupt processing is completed. Secure a stack area (determine the size and position) to store the address of the process that was being executed when the process occurred, and return to the original process from the interrupt process at the beginning (initial position) of the stack area. Set a pointer that indicates the storage position of the address to be referenced in the case.

Here, the stack area is an area for storing data by the mechanism of LIFO (LastInFirstOut: the last entered data is fetched first), and by being configured in this way, during a certain interrupt process. Even if another interrupt process occurs, the address of the process that was being executed when the last interrupt occurred (and the return to the original process has not been completed) occurred (the address of the process to be restored). Will always be taken out. In this example, processing such as storing data in the stack area and updating the stack pointer is not shown.

Next, in step 2004, the sub-main control unit SM prohibits the occurrence of all interrupt processing (all interrupt processing is executed after the processing related to the processing execution preparation in steps 2006 to 2010, which will be described later, is completed. Because it is supposed to be).

Next, in step 2006, the sub-main control unit SM executes hardware initialization and basic settings (register initialization, input / output port settings, etc.).

Next, in step 2008, the sub-main control unit SM initializes a RAM (a random access memory, which is a so-called temporary storage area that can be written and read). Next, in step 2010, the sub-main control unit SM expands the program stored in the ROM into the RAM. It should be added that the processing (program expansion processing from ROM to RAM) is intended to speed up the processing by expanding the program to RAM whose processing speed is faster than that of ROM.

Next, in step 2012, the sub-main control unit SM permits the occurrence of (d) main command reception interrupt processing, which will be described later.

Next, in step 2014, the sub-main control unit SM executes a process of setting a valid error in the game machine. Here, in the development of a game machine, all errors used in various game machines (for example, a normal 1 type + 1 type game machine, a 1 type + 2 type game machine, a ball confirmation type game machine, etc.) By developing a program that can execute control processing and using the program in various game machines, it is possible to reduce the development cost of the game machine. When a program capable of executing all error control processes is used in this way, in the process, the process that enables the error control process that should be used in the game machine (invalidates the process related to the error that is not used). It is necessary.

Next, in step 2016, the sub-main control unit SM turns off all the illuminated lamps D26 (because the lamps that are lit due to the influence of noise etc. are also turned off, the illumination lamp D26 is turned on and off regardless of whether it is turned on or off. Instead, execute the process related to turning off the lights).

Next, in step 2018, the sub-main control unit SM is a watchdog timer (not shown, but a timer managed on the hardware side, and the value is incremented at predetermined time intervals regardless of the operation of the software. The timer is set to an initial value (for example, 0) to start, and the process shifts to the sub-main side routine shown in FIG.

Here, the watchdog timer includes a watchdog mechanism that detects a program runaway (for example, an infinite loop of processing or a processing stop) and forcibly resets the sub-main control unit SM to recover from the runaway. It is a timer for. The process related to the watchdog mechanism will be described in detail in the process described later.

Next, in the figure, (b) after the processing of the sub-main side routine, the sub-main control unit SM is put to sleep (shift to the power saving mode) in step 2020, and then the processing is terminated. Although it is configured, the sub-main side routine in FIG. 6B has a structure in which a predetermined process is internally looped. Therefore, when the program is operating normally, the process and process in step 2020 are performed. No termination is performed. However, if the address to execute the process is replaced with the address where the program of step 2020 is stored due to the influence of noise or the like, the sub-main control unit SM is put to sleep and the process is terminated. It has been done.

Next, when the sub-main side routine shown in FIG. 3B is executed, first, in step 2022, the sub-main control unit SM stores the program expanded in the RAM in the above-mentioned process (process in step 2010). The start address of the area is acquired (the acquired address will be used to execute the process of checking whether the program expanded in RAM is correctly expanded).

Next, in step 2024, the sub-main control unit SM permits the occurrence of all interrupt processing (details of interrupt processing will be described later).

Next, in step 2026, the sub-main control unit SM executes an initial operation related to a device such as a motor or a solenoid for driving an accessory for production, and thereafter, steps 2028 to 2030 (or step 2032). ) Will be repeatedly executed in a loop process. Although not particularly shown in this example, during the execution of the initial operation, even if the drive timing of the device is reached, the initial operation is preferentially executed.

Next, in step 2028, the sub-main control unit SM resets (zero clears) the value of the watchdog timer. As described above, since the watchdog timer is configured to be reset in the loop processing of steps 2028 to 2030 (or step 2032) in the figure (b), the execution of the loop processing is executed. Each time it is repeated, the value of the watchdog timer will be reset. On the other hand, the loop processing is not executed normally, and the value of the watchdog timer is set as appropriate for the predetermined runaway detection value time (based on the time related to the loop processing, interrupt processing, etc.), it can be determined that an abnormality has occurred. In the case of the above, the watchdog operation interrupt processing described later is executed, and the reset processing of the sub-main control unit SM is executed.

Next, in step 2100, the sub-main control unit SM confirms the input from various sensors (fraud detection sensor, button input sensor, etc.). It is possible to eliminate the input error due to noise by configuring the sensor to determine that the input has been detected when the signal from the sensor has been turned on for a predetermined number of times continuously.

Next, in step 2200, the sub-main control unit SM executes an error notification process based on the error occurrence status (the notification process may be appropriately executed according to the type of error occurring).

Next, in step 2300, the sub-main control unit SM executes an effect to be executed based on the input from the sub-input button SB (for example, an operation of the sub-input button SB such as a button repeated press effect or a button long press effect). Display the effect according to).

Next, the processes of steps 2400 to 2800 are executed as the advance notice lottery management process in the production during the game. First, in step 2400, the sub-main control unit SM executes the pending information management / display content determination / display control process described later. Next, in step 2600, the sub-main control unit SM executes the decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2700, the sub-main control unit SM executes the decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2800, the sub-main control unit SM executes the special game-related display control process described later. In this example, the decorative symbol display content determination process, which will be described later, is configured to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the information related to the design variation from the main side, but the present invention is not limited to this. Although not particularly shown in this example, in the loop processing of steps 2028 to 2030 or step 2032 in the sub-main side routine of the figure (b) (preferably directly above the advance notice lottery management processing), the main It may be configured so that the stop symbol (particularly, the lost symbol) of the decorative symbol can be determined regardless of the information related to the change in the design from the side. In such a configuration, for example, each time the loop processing is executed, the value of the counter that counts the values from 0 to 999 is incremented, and the three-digit value of the counter is set to the hundreds digit with the left symbol and the tens. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined by associating the place with the middle symbol and the one digit with the right symbol (for example, when the counter value is 290, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set to "2.9.0". Method (to determine) {In this case, if the counter value is a value that is not suitable for the lost symbol (for example, 777, etc.), the counter value is incremented again, etc., and the counter value is updated to a value suitable for the lost symbol. It is necessary to perform processing}, and a table in which an appropriate lost symbol and symbol number are associated with each other is provided, and the symbol is determined by a method of determining the symbol by updating the symbol number each time the loop process is executed. It may be configured to update.

When the advance notice lottery management process of steps 2400 to 2800 is executed, then in step 3000, the sub-main control unit SM executes the operation control of the device (for example, it is determined in the advance notice lottery management process described above). In addition, the drive pattern of each device is set according to the execution timing of the effect using the device).

Next, in step 3100, the sub-main control unit SM analyzes the content of the command received from the main side in (d) interrupt processing at the time of receiving the main command, which will be described later, and temporarily stores the information related to the analyzed command. .. In this example, the above-mentioned advance notice lottery management process (processes of steps 2400 to 2800) is configured to determine the stop symbol, the variation pattern, and the content of the advance notice effect of the decorative symbol. Not limited, for example, when a symbol variation start command from the main side is received, when the command is analyzed, the stop symbol and variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the sub side are based on the stop symbol and variation pattern of the main game symbol. (For example, the type of reach effect to be executed) may be determined (for example, the variation pattern of the main game symbol and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol are one-to-one, one-to-many, multiple-to-one, etc.). It may be associated with multiple to multiple). In addition, the command analysis process may be configured to determine the content of the advance notice effect. Depending on the content of the effect determined in the advance notice lottery management process, it is necessary to change the determined symbol (for example, when performing a tempai with the "7" symbol and performing an effect that is lost, the left symbol And it is necessary to change to a lost symbol whose right symbol is "7").

Next, in step 2030, the sub-main control unit SM refers to each temporary storage area corresponding to the information related to the command from the main side, and in the execution of the loop processing this time, the main side command analysis processing in step 3100 is performed. To determine whether or not a new command analysis has been executed. In the case of Yes in step 2030, in step 2032, the sub-main control unit SM updates the random number used in each process (for example, the random number is updated using the hard random number 1 latched in the process described later as a seed), and the step Move to 2028. In addition, even if No in step 2030, the process proceeds to step 2028.

As described above, when the sub-main side routine of FIG. 2B is executed, the processing of steps 2022 to 2026 is executed, and then a series of processing routines of steps 2028 to 3100 or 2032 are repeatedly executed. ..

Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of interrupt processing on the sub control board S side (particularly, the sub main control unit SM side) in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the interrupt processing when the main command is received in FIG. 3D will be described. That is, when the signal (STB signal) from the STB signal line connected to the main side (main control board M side) and the sub side (sub-main control unit SM side) is turned ON, the sub in step 2036. The main control unit SM determines whether or not the command input value from the main side is fixed. When the STB signal is turned on, the sub-main control unit SM is input from a parallel signal line (a general term for a plurality of signal lines), which is a signal line for command input from the main side (parallel signal). The ON / OFF of each of a plurality of signal lines constituting the line is read. Here, in order to prevent an error in the command input value due to noise or the like, the same value is continuously specified a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 to 5 times). Is configured to confirm the command input value when is read.

In the case of Yes in step 2036, in step 2038, the sub-main control unit SM determines whether or not the received command is the first command. Here, the command transmitted from the main side is composed of the first command and the second command, which are 8-bit information, respectively. For example, the first command has the first bit "0" and the second command. The command is configured so that the first bit is "1", and the sub-main control unit SM confirms the first bit of the received command to determine whether the received command is the first command or the second command. It is possible to determine if there is. Note that the command transmission method, the number of bits, etc. are merely examples, and the command is not limited to this. For example, a command is transmitted by a serial communication method (a method of transmitting information to one communication line in order from the first bit). It may be configured so that it can be transmitted.

In the case of Yes in step 2038, in step 2040, the sub-main control unit SM temporarily stores the received first command (temporary storage area for temporarily storing the first command in the second command reception waiting state). .. If the first command has already been saved, in other words, if the first command is received after the first command, the already saved first command is discarded and a new command is received. Save the first command.

Next, in step 2042, the sub-main control unit SM latches 1 hard random number (a random number managed by hardware and acquiring a counter value that returns to the initial value when the maximum value is reached by repeating increments) 1. (Acquire) and return to the processing before this interrupt processing (interrupt processing when receiving the main command) occurred.

Here, the hard random number 1 latched by the process is mainly a seed for updating a random number (particularly, a soft random number generated by software, for example, an MT random number) in the above-mentioned random number update process. It is used as input information for deriving the initial value of a random number). The hard random number is a periodic random number determined by the timing of incrementing the counter value and latching the counter value (random number value), but the process of latching the counter value is the interrupt process when the main command is received. (Since the command is sent based on the ball entering the ball entry port, etc., it is a process with low regularity of generation timing) By performing it within, the hard random number 1 to be latched becomes a periodic random number value. It prevents it from happening. Furthermore, the hard random number 1 is not directly used for the lottery, but is used as a seed for updating the soft random number, so that a random number with higher randomness is generated (and used for the lottery). There is. In this example, the hard random number is not directly used for the lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hard random number may be used directly for the lottery.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2038, in other words, when the second command from the main side is received, in step 2044, the sub-main control unit SM temporarily stores the first command waiting for the second command reception. To determine whether or not the first command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2044, in step 2046, the sub-main control unit SM saves the received command (the saved command is analyzed by the main command analysis process described later), and the command write pointer (command buffer) of the command buffer SM11bf. (Position where a new command is recorded in SM11bf) is acquired. Next, in step 2048, the sub-main control unit SM saves (records) the temporarily stored first command and the received second command in the command buffer SM11bf. Next, in step 2050, the sub-main control unit SM updates the command write pointer of the command buffer SM11bf (for example, the value is incremented and updated). Next, in step 2052, the sub-main control unit SM clears (erases) the first command temporarily saved, and returns to the processing before the occurrence of this interrupt processing (interrupt processing when receiving the main command). The command saved in the command buffer SM11bf will be analyzed by the above-mentioned main command analysis process.

On the other hand, when No in step 2036 (when the command input value is not fixed), the process returns to the process before the occurrence of this interrupt process (interrupt process when receiving the main command). On the other hand, if No in step 2044 (when the second command is received while the first command is not temporarily saved), the process returns to the process before the occurrence of this interrupt process (interrupt process when the main command is received) ( The received second command will be discarded).

Next, the TGI1A timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5E will be described. First, the interrupt process is a timer interrupt process that occurs every predetermined time (for example, 1 ms). That is, when the interrupt processing occurs, in step 2054, the sub-main control unit SM prohibits the interrupt processing of priority 1 during the interrupt processing (TGI1A timer interrupt processing).

Here, as shown in the interrupt processing priority table in the lower part of the figure, in this example, other interrupt processing (not particularly shown) is the interrupt processing having priority 1. In addition, interrupt processing at power startup (detailed processing is not shown, but interrupt processing executed when the power is turned on to the sub-main control unit SM), interrupt processing at various abnormalities {detailed processing is not shown. However, when the CPU tries to execute an invalid (non-existent) instruction, when the CPU tries to access an invalid area, or when the area is correct but tries to access it in an illegal way (for example, in the program area). Interrupt processing that is executed when a program is read to a non-existent address, etc.} and interrupt processing when the watch dog timer is activated (processing for recovering from runaway) take precedence over processing related to the progress of the game. Because it is a process that should be executed, it is set to interrupt processing with high priority. If another interrupt process having a higher priority than the interrupt process being executed occurs during the execution of a certain interrupt process, the other interrupt process having the higher priority is executed. If another interrupt process with a lower priority than the interrupt process being executed occurs during the execution of a certain interrupt process, the other interrupt process with the lower priority ends the interrupt process being executed. It will be executed later.

Next, in step 2055, the sub-main control unit SM executes the port input / output process.
In the port input / output process, an input process for monitoring the input to the input port of the sub-main control unit SM and an output process from the output port of the sub-main control unit SM are executed. First, in the input process, the ON / OFF of the signal from the fraud detection sensor such as the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor connected to the sub-main control unit SM and the sub-input button is monitored (note that the above-mentioned 2100 process). The presence or absence of sensor detection is determined based on whether or not the signal monitored by the input process has been turned on and off continuously a predetermined number of times.) Next, in the output process, the command set in the output port of the sub-main control unit SM is output to each output destination (for example, the device drive command is output to the device side).

Next, in step 3200, the sub-main control unit SM updates the device drive command to be output to the device side based on the device drive pattern and the value of the device control timer SM28t. Next, in step 2056, the sub-main control unit SM updates (decrements) the value of the device control timer SM28t. Next, in step 2058, the sub-main control unit SM updates (decrements) the value of the effect timer SM21t. Next, in step 2060, the sub-main control unit SM updates (decrements) the value of the button control timer SM24t. In this way, the set timer value can be updated within the interrupt process executed every predetermined time (1 ms in this example), but the timer is pause-controlled. If so, it is possible not to update the timer value.

Next, in step 3300, the sub-main control unit SM updates the value of the task management counter SM60c. Here, the task management counter SM60c is a counter for storing values 1 to 16, and the value is incremented by the update process. When the counter value becomes 16, the counter value returns to 1 in the next increment process. It is configured as. By executing such a process, it is possible to set a process to be executed every 8 ms or 16 ms by using this interrupt process (TGI1A timer interrupt process) that occurs every 1 ms.

Next, in step 3302, the sub-main control unit SM monitors the image CPU runaway based on the value of the task management counter SM60c (for example, when it is desired to execute the process every 8 ms, when the counter value is 1 or 9). Execute the process. Although not particularly shown in this example, in the image CPU runaway monitoring process, a toggle signal from the sub-sub control unit SS (in this example, when the sub-sub control unit SS is operating normally, the image is switched 1). The signal transmitted to the sub-main side by switching ON / OFF is monitored every 16 ms, which is a frame unit, and if the toggle signal does not switch for a predetermined time (for example, 1600 ms) or more, the sub-sub control unit SS Is configured to be able to reset the sub-sub control unit SS (for example, transmit a forced reset signal) and suspend command transmission to the sub-sub control unit SS by determining that is not operating normally. In this way, by executing the process every 8 ms, which is shorter than 16 ms (a unit of one frame for switching images) in which the toggle signal is switched, the switching of the toggle signal can be reliably detected.

Next, in step 3304, the sub-main control unit SM executes the lamp lighting management process based on the value of the task management counter SM60c (for example, when the process is desired to be executed every 16 ms and the counter value is 2). Then, based on the effect execution schedule, the progress of lighting / extinguishing of the illumination lamp D26 is managed (the lamp can be switched on / off every 16 ms, so that the intended effect can be sufficiently executed. Therefore, the process is executed using the task management counter in this way).

Next, in step 3306, the sub-main control unit SM performs the error notification time management process based on the value of the task management counter SM60c (for example, when it is desired to execute the process every 16 ms, when the counter value is 3). Run. Here, in a process such as management of error notification time, which does not require accuracy and needs to be timed for a long time, it is not necessary to update the timer value every 1 ms, and every 1 ms. If the timer is updated to, the amount of data related to the timer value will increase. Therefore, by updating the timer value in a long cycle (16 ms cycle in this example), the amount of data related to the timer value can be reduced. It is.

Next, in step 2061, the sub-main control unit SM permits the generation of all interrupt processing (cancels the prohibition of priority 1 interrupt processing that was prohibited in step 2054), and performs this interrupt processing (TGI1A timer interrupt). Processing) Returns to the processing before the occurrence.

Next, the TPU0 timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5F will be described. First, the interrupt process is a timer interrupt process that occurs every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 ms). That is, when the interrupt process occurs, in step 2066, the sub-main control unit SM refers to the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2 and gives an instruction command to the set sub-sub side (sub-sub control unit SS side). Determines if is present. In the case of Yes in step 2066, in step 2068, the sub-main control unit SM sets the instruction command to the sub-sub control unit SS side, which is set in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2, in the transmission buffer SM40bf (particularly). Although not shown, at this timing, the instruction command in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2 set in the transmission buffer SM40bf may be deleted), and before the occurrence of this interrupt processing (TPU0 timer interrupt processing). Return to the processing of. On the other hand, if No is also set in step 2066, the process returns to the process before the occurrence of this interrupt process (TPU0 timer interrupt process). Although not particularly shown in this example, if it is determined in the image CPU runaway monitoring process in step 3302 that the sub-sub control unit SS is not operating normally, a command transmission to the sub-sub control unit SS is temporarily performed. It is configured to be able to rest.

Next, the interrupt processing at the time of command transmission to the sub-sub in the figure (g) will be described. First, the interrupt process is an interrupt process that occurs when an instruction command is set in the transmission buffer SM40bf. That is, when the instruction command to the sub-sub control unit SS side is set in the transmission buffer SM40bf in step 2068, the sub-main control unit SM is set in the transmission buffer SM40bf to the sub-sub control unit SS side in step 2070. Read the instruction command. Next, in step 2072, the sub-main control unit SM transmits the read instruction command to the sub-sub control unit SS side.

Next, in step 2074, the sub-main control unit SM refers to the sub-sub side information temporary storage means SM40b and reads a command received from the sub-sub control unit SS side. Next, in step 2076, the sub-main control unit SM indicates that the command from the read sub-sub control unit SS side (the command transmitted from the sub-main control unit SM has been normally received by the sub-sub control unit SS). Analyze the return command shown). Next, in step 2078, the sub-main control unit SM saves (stores) the analyzed command in the sub-sub side information temporary storage means SM40b, and processes before the occurrence of this interrupt process (interrupt process when a command is transmitted to the sub-sub). Return to.

Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the pending information management / display content determination / display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a new hold generation command has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2406, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 has a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game). Add "1" to the maximum of 4 for the second main game). Next, in step 2408, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 temporarily stores the holding information (particularly, the winning / failing random number dividing information, the symbol information, the variation mode dividing information, etc.) related to the holding occurrence command. Temporarily stored in the means SM22b.

Next, in step 2450, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 executes a pre-reading lottery at the time of winning, which will be described later. Next, in step 2410, whether or not the drawing hold information display control means SM22 is a hold having information that the new hold is a trigger hold (the new hold is a pre-reading lottery at the time of winning in step 2450). Whether or not the trigger was put on hold) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2550, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 executes the look-ahead effect content determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2426. On the other hand, if No in step 2410, the process proceeds to step 2426.

On the other hand, if No in step 2402, in step 2412, did the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 refer to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b and receive a new symbol change start command from the main control board M side? Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2412, in step 2416, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 subtracts “1” from the drawing reservation counter in the drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b. Next, in step 2418, the symbol display holding information display control means SM22 stores the symbol variation information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, game state information, etc.) related to the symbol variation start command as the symbol display related information temporary storage means. In addition to being temporarily stored in the SM21b, the hold information corresponding to the fluctuation (particularly, the winning / failing random number delimiter information, the symbol information, and the variation mode delimiter information) is stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b (information stored in the process of step 3120). ) And shift the remaining pending information.

Next, in step 2500, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 executes a change start look-ahead determination process described later. Next, in step 2420, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the pre-reading winning flag at the start of fluctuation is on. In the case of Yes in step 2420, in step 2422, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 turns off the pre-reading winning flag at the start of fluctuation in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2550, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 executes the look-ahead effect content determination process described later, and proceeds to step 2424. On the other hand, even if No in step 2420, the process proceeds to step 2424.

Next, in step 2424, the drawing reservation information display control means SM22 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and proceeds to step 2426. In addition, even if No in step 2412, the process proceeds to step 2426.

Next, in step 2426, the drawing hold information display control means SM22 is mounted on the effect display device SG (particularly, the first hold display unit SG12 and the second hold display unit SG13) by making full use of the effect display means SS. Figure Hold information The hold display lamps of the same number as the number of the reservation hold counter value in the temporary storage means SM22b are lit and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2600).

Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the winning look-ahead determination process according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. First, in step 2451, the winning pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2451, in step 2452, the pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 at the time of winning refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and whether or not the new hold is a hold on the second main game side. To judge. If Yes in step 2452, the process proceeds to step 2454. In addition, step 245
Even in the case of No in 1, the process proceeds to step 2454. If No in step 2452, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2410).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the time-reduced game state, only the hold related to the second main game side can be the trigger hold related to the look-ahead effect, but this is just an example. Is not limited, and the hold related to the first main game side that occurs during the time reduction game state may also be a trigger hold, or the hold of the first main game side during the non-time reduction game ( Alternatively, only the hold on the second main game side) may be configured to be the trigger hold in the look-ahead effect.

Next, in step 2454, the winning hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads out information relating to whether or not each hold is a trigger hold. Here, the trigger hold is a hold that has won the look-ahead lottery at the time of winning or the look-ahead lottery at the start of fluctuation, and is a hold that triggers the look-ahead effect described later.

Next, in step 2455, the winning hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 determines whether or not the trigger hold does not exist in the main game hold based on the read information. In the case of Yes in step 2455, in step 2456, the winning hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 determines whether or not the change is related to the trigger hold. In the case of Yes in step 2456, in step 2458, the winning pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 executes a winning pre-reading lottery to win with a predetermined probability (1/20 in this example). The predetermined probability does not have to be 1/20, and by changing the predetermined probability, it is possible to adjust the degree of expectation of a big hit by the fluctuation that triggers the execution of the look-ahead effect.

Next, in step 2460, the winning pre-reading effect determining means SM26k1 determines whether or not the new holding has won the winning pre-reading lottery. In the case of Yes in step 2460, in step 2462, the winning pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 adds information to the effect that the hold information related to the hold is "trigger hold" in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. It is added and temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2410). In addition, even if No in step 2455, step 2456 or step 2460, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2410). The information added to the hold information to the effect that it is "trigger hold" will be deleted when the hold information is deleted when the trigger hold is exhausted.

Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the look-ahead effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, in step 2552, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether or not the trigger hold hit / miss random number delimiter information is the hit / fail break 1. In the case of Yes in step 2552, in step 2554, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n determines the display mode of the trigger hold to be rainbow-colored (a display mode for notifying the player that it is definite to be a big hit). , Step 2562. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hit / fail random number delimiter information of the trigger hold is the hit / fail delimiter 1, that is, regardless of whether the gaming state is the probability-variable gaming state or the non-probability-variable gaming state, it is a big hit. In this case, as a specific look-ahead effect, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the trigger hold to rainbow colors is executed. In the present embodiment, the specific look-ahead effect is executed on the condition that the pass / fail random number delimiter information is the pass / fail delimiter 1, but the execution condition of the specific look-ahead effect is limited to this. Instead, a plurality of conditions may be combined, such as being configured to execute on the condition that the hit / fail random number delimiter information is the hit / fail delimiter 1 and the variation mode random number delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2552, in other words, when the hit / fail random number delimiter information of the trigger hold is the pass / fail delimiter 2 or 3, in step 2556, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n uses the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. With reference to it, it is determined whether or not the variation mode delimiter information of the trigger hold is the variation delimiter 1 or 2. In the case of Yes in step 2556, in step 2558, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n determines the display mode of the trigger hold with reference to the hold display mode determination table A, and proceeds to step 2562. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2556, in other words, when the variable mode delimiter information of the trigger hold is the variable delimiter 3 or 4 or 5, in step 2560, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n displays the trigger hold display mode. The reservation is made with reference to the hold display mode determination table B, and the process proceeds to step 2562.

Here, the two tables in the lower part of the figure are the hold display mode determination table A and the hold display mode determination table B. In the present embodiment, the type of display mode that can be selected when the display mode of the trigger hold that may change when the hold change effect is executed is determined with reference to the hold display mode determination table A or the hold display mode determination table B is determined. There are three colors, red, green, and blue, and they are drawn by a random number dedicated to determining the hold display mode. When referring to the hold display mode determination table A, blue is most likely to be selected, while when referring to the hold display mode determination table B, red and green are most easily selected, and a hold change effect has occurred. The jackpot expectation for each display mode of hold is in the order of red, green, and blue from the one with the highest expectation. It should be noted that the display mode that can be changed is only an example, and there is no problem even if the number of types is increased or decreased or the color that can be changed is changed. Further, in this example, the expected degree of a big hit can be suggested by the display color of the hold, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the case of a big hit (or together with the expected degree of a big hit). It may be configured so as to suggest the game state after the special game is executed. In such a configuration, especially during the probability-variable game state, the display color of the hold suggests the degree of expectation of shifting to the probability-variable game state after the special game is executed when a big hit is made in the hold. (For example, if the hold display color is red, the probability variation expectation is high, if it is blue, the probability variation expectation is small, etc.), it is possible to determine whether the probability variation game state, which is advantageous for the player, continues or ends. It is possible to carry out a fanning and effective production.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree can be different depending on the display mode selected from the plurality of types of hold display modes, but the background change effect is also the same. In addition, a plurality of types of backgrounds that can be changed may be provided, and the jackpot expectation may differ depending on the type of background selected when the effect is executed. Further, it may be configured so that the hold change effect and / or the background change effect can be executed a plurality of times during the execution of the look-ahead effect (from the timing when the look-ahead lottery is won to the end of the change of the main game symbol related to the trigger hold). .. With this configuration, for example, when the hold change effect is executed twice during the execution of the look-ahead effect, and the hold display mode that changes in the first hold change effect is blue, the second time. The display mode of the hold that changes in the hold change effect of is changed to green or red, that is, the display mode of the hold that has a high expectation of big hit is changed (ranked up) every time the hold change effect is executed. It is desirable to configure it so that it does not impair the expectations of the player. Similarly, even if the background change effect is executed multiple times during the execution of the look-ahead effect, the background is changed (ranked up) to a background with a high expectation of a big hit each time the background change effect is executed. It is desirable (it may be configured so that so-called rank down can occur, which changes to a production with low expectations). In this case, the stage of rank-up in the hold change effect may be different from the stage of rank-up in the background change effect {for example, the hold display mode is ranked up by two levels and the background display mode is one step. The rank may be increased (even within a certain fluctuation or during a series of look-ahead effects related to a certain trigger hold)}. Regarding the execution timing of the hold change effect and the background change effect, the variation of executing the hold change effect and the variation of executing the background change effect may be the same variation or may be different. Further, only one change effect (hold change effect or background change effect) may be executed before the change related to the trigger hold.

Next, in step 2562, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether or not the variation mode delimiter information of the trigger hold is the variation delimiter 5.

Here, in the present embodiment, the purpose is to configure the background change effect to be executed when the variation mode range is the range 3 (the variation mode range in which the fluctuation time is a long time). Variable mode of trigger hold that is a loss that occurs on the main game side The random number delimiter information is variable delimiter 4, which is a non-time shortened game state when the trigger hold occurs, and a time shortened game state when the trigger hold is exhausted. In this case, the fluctuation mode range is the range 3 when the trigger hold occurs, but the fluctuation mode range is the range 2 when the trigger hold is exhausted. Therefore, the background change effect is executed in the situation where the fluctuation mode range is the range 2. It becomes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the background change effect is executed only in the case of the variation delimiter 5, which is the variation mode random number delimiter information in which the variation mode range is the range 3 in both the case of the occurrence of the trigger hold and the time of the digestion. It is configured to do. As described above, the hold change effect is configured to be executable regardless of the variation mode random number delimiter information.

In the case of Yes in step 2562, in step 2564, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n turns on the background change effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and next processing (step 2426 or step 2426 or Step 2424). Even if No in step 2562, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2426 or step 2424).

In the present embodiment, the hold change effect is configured to be executable regardless of the variable mode random number delimiter information of the trigger hold, while the background change effect changes the variable mode random number delimiter information of the trigger hold. It is configured to be executed only when the delimiter is 5.

In the present embodiment, when the look-ahead lottery is won and the variable mode random number delimiter information of the trigger hold is the variable delimiter 5, the hold change effect and the background change effect are simultaneously generated as the look-ahead effect, and the trigger is held. When the random number delimiter information is the variation delimiter 1 to 4 (when the variation delimiter is not 5), only the hold change effect is executed as the look-ahead effect. The execution mode of the look-ahead effect is not limited to this, and only the background change effect may be executed as the look-ahead effect.

Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the change start look-ahead prohibition flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 determines whether or not the change is a change related to trigger hold. If Yes in step 2504, the process proceeds to step 2508. On the other hand, if No in step 2504, in step 2524, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 turns on the change start time look-ahead prohibition flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b. The process proceeds to the next process (process of step 2420).

Next, in step 2508, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information regarding whether or not each hold is a trigger hold. Next, in step 2510, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 determines whether or not there is a trigger hold in the main game hold based on the read information.

In the case of Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the time-saving gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2512, in step 2514, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 executes the change start look-ahead lottery to win with a predetermined probability (1/50 in this example) for all holds. , Step 2518. On the other hand, if No in step 2512, in step 2516, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 wins the change start look-ahead lottery with a predetermined probability (1/50 in this example) on the second main game side. Is executed only for the hold of, and the process proceeds to step 2518. The predetermined probability does not have to be 1/50, and by changing the predetermined probability, it is possible to adjust the degree of expectation that the look-ahead effect will be a big hit.

Next, in step 2518, the change start time hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 determines whether or not there is a winning hold in the change start time look-ahead lottery. In the case of Yes in step 2518, in step 2520, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 adds information to the effect that the hold won the change start look-ahead lottery is “trigger hold” (that is, described above). Information to the effect that the trigger is on hold can be added when the hold occurs and when the fluctuation starts). Next, in step 2522, the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 turns on the change start time look-ahead winning flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and next processing (step 2420). Process). The information added to the hold information to the effect that it is "trigger hold" will be deleted when the hold information is deleted when the trigger hold is exhausted.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2502, that is, when the current process is the process in the next variation of the change related to the trigger hold, in step 2526, the hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 at the start of the change temporarily displays the map display related information. The pre-reading prohibition flag at the start of fluctuation in the flag area of the storage means SM21b is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2420). Even if No in step 2506, step 2510, or step 2518, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2420). With this configuration, the processes of steps 2504 to 2524 are not executed in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold (the process related to the lottery for whether or not the trigger hold occurs at the start of the fluctuation is not executed). ) It will be.

Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the map display content determination means SM21n refers to the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the map display content determination means SM21n turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2606, the doublet display content determining means SM21n temporarily stores the symbol variation information (stop symbol / variation mode of the main game symbol, information related to the game state, etc.) in the doublet display-related information temporary storage means SM21b. Based on the information stored in the process of step 2418), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol {for example, when the stop symbol related to the main game symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is doublet such as "7, 7, 7". If the pattern is doublet or lost, the number of doublets such as "1, 3, 5"} is determined, and the information related to the display of the map is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means SM21b.

Next, in step 2650, the drawing display content determination means SM21n executes the effect content determination process described later. Next, in step 2608, the map display content determination means SM21n turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the map display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2610, the drawing display content determining means SM21n generates an effect execution schedule based on the information related to the execution of the effect determined in the processes of step 2606 and step 2650. Next, in step 2610, the drawing display content determination means SM
21n generates an effect execution schedule (details will be described later) in the variation based on the information related to the execution of the determined effect, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2700).

On the other hand, if No in step 2602, in step 2612, the marking display content determining means SM21n refers to the value D of the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c and the scheduled number of times of advance notice effect execution in the fluctuation, and refers to the value of the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c. It is determined whether or not D is a value smaller than the scheduled number of times the advance notice effect is executed S. Here, the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c value D and the advance notice effect execution scheduled number S are configured so that the values are set by the processing in step 2650.

Next, in the case of Yes in step 2612, in step 2614, the map display content determination means SM21n adds 1 to (increments) the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c value D. Next, in step 2616, the design display content determining means SM21n determines the content of the D-th notice effect in the variation by lottery based on the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Next, in step 2618, the drawing display content determining means SM21n updates the effect execution schedule based on the determined content of the advance notice effect, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2700). Even if No in step 2612, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2700). In this way, the content of the advance notice effect is determined by dividing it into a plurality of times in order to improve the processing efficiency of the routine on the sub-main side, and in particular, the variation that executes the reach effect for a long time. In this case, the number of lottery for the advance notice effect may be enormous (for example, about 100 times), so that the effect of increasing the processing efficiency is effectively exhibited.

Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2650 in FIG. First, in step 2652, the drawing display content determining means SM21n refers to the drawing holding information temporary storage means SM22b, and determines whether or not the change is not related to the trigger hold. In the case of Yes in step 2652, in step 2654, the marking display content determining means SM21n is the symbol variation information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, game state information, etc.) stored in the marking display related information temporary storage means SM21b. , Information stored in the process of step 2418), the variation mode of the decorative symbol in the variation is determined, and the process proceeds to step 2660.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2652, in other words, when the fluctuation is a fluctuation related to the trigger hold, in step 2656, the marking display content determining means SM21n triggers the change mode of the decorative symbol in the change. It is determined to be a variation mode dedicated to digestion (for example, a variation mode for executing a story reach effect, etc.). Next, in step 2658, the drawing display content determining means SM21n turns off the background change effect execution flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and proceeds to step 2660. Here, the background change effect execution flag is a flag that executes the background change effect while it is on. In this example, by turning it off in the process, the background changes up to the change related to the trigger hold. It is configured to end the production.

Next, in step 2660, the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n derives the execution timing of the advance notice effect and the execution number S of the advance notice effect based on the determined variation mode of the decorative symbol. Next, in step 2662, the advance notice effect display content determination means SM24n sets “1” as the initial value of the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c value D.

Next, in step 2664, the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the background effect execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2664, in step 2666, the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the change is not related to the trigger hold. In the case of Yes in step 2666, in step 2668, the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n is the Dth in the variation based on the determined variation mode of the decorative symbol (when the process is executed, the initial value "1". "Is set, so the content of the first) notice production will be decided by lottery.

Next, in step 2670, the background effect display content determining means SM23n determines the content of the background effect in the variation to "background for non-look-ahead", and shifts to the next process (process of step 2608).

Here, as shown in the background change effect display image diagram of the figure, the non-look-ahead background is the daytime background, and the look-ahead-only background is the night background, and the player is given a trigger hold within the hold. It is configured to be able to notify whether it exists or not. In the present embodiment, the background effect execution flag is displayed when the background effect execution flag is on, and the non-look-ahead background is displayed when the background effect execution flag is off.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2664 or step 2668, in step 2672, the advance notice effect display content determining means SM24n is set to the Dth (when executing the process, the initial value "1") in the fluctuation. Therefore, the content of the first) notice effect is determined to be the content of the advance notice effect dedicated to the execution of the look-ahead effect (for example, an effect that counts down the number of remaining fluctuations until the change related to the trigger hold). Although not shown in particular, if a change occurs on the second main game side while the advance notice effect over a plurality of changes is executed with the hold on the first main game side as the trigger hold, the look-ahead is performed. The notice production is configured to be forcibly terminated. However, if there is no discrepancy between the content of the advance notice effect and the actual game, the effect may be continued.

Next, in step 2674, the background effect display content determining means SM23n determines the content of the background effect in the variation as the “background for pre-reading”, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 2608).

Here, as shown in an example of the effect execution schedule in the figure, in this example, the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation and the effect execution content can be managed in association with each other. When the effect to be executed is determined in a plurality of times by updating the effect execution schedule (updated by the processing of step 2610 or step 2618) each time the effect execution content in the fluctuation is determined (or changed). In addition, the content of the production and the execution timing can be appropriately managed. In this example, since the advance notice effect may be executed immediately after the start of the change, the content of the first advance notice effect in the change is determined in the first process.

Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. First, in step 2702, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the symbol display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2706, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Next, in step 2708, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 starts by setting the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation in the effect timer SM21t, and proceeds to step 2710. In addition, even if No in step 2702, the process proceeds to step 2710.

Next, in step 2710, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2710, in step 2712, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 confirms the timer value of the effect timer SM21t and the effect execution schedule. Next, in step 2714, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 has reached the variation start timing of the decorative symbol based on the effect timer SM21t and the effect execution schedule temporarily stored in the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2714, in step 2716, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a variable display command of the decorative symbol (stored in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2), and proceeds to step 2722.

On the other hand, if No in step 2714, in step 2718, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 determines the decorative symbol based on the effect timer SM21t and the effect execution schedule temporarily stored in the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b. It is determined whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2718, in step 2720, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a stop display command (temporary stop display command) for the decorative symbol (stored in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2), and in step 2722. Transition.

Next, in step 2722, the advance notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) temporarily enter the effect timer SM21t and the advance notice effect related information temporary storage means SM24b (and the reach effect related information temporary storage means SM25b). Based on the memorized effect execution schedule, it is determined whether or not the display timing of the preview image or the reach image has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2722, in step 2724, the notice effect display control means SM24 (and the reach effect display control means SM25) sets the image display command related to the notice image and the reach image (transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2). (Remember), and the process proceeds to step 2726. In addition, even if No in step 2722, the process proceeds to step 2726.

Next, in step 2738, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a new symbol variation end command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2738, in step 2742, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 sets a stop display command (confirmed display command) for the decorative symbol (stored in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2). Next, in step 2744, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 stops the effect timer SM21t and resets the value (clears to zero). Next, in step 2746, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 resets (zero clears) the advance notice effect determination counter SM24c value D and the advance notice effect execution scheduled number S. Next, in step 2748, the decorative symbol display control means SM21 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2800). To do. Even if No in step 2710 or step 2738, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2800).

Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game-related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the flag area of the background effect-related information temporary storage means SM23b, and determines whether or not the special game in-game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2802, in step 2804, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and refers to whether or not a new special game start display instruction command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2804, in step 2808, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the big hit is the first hit (the big hit in the non-probability variation / non-time reduction game state). ) Is not determined. If Yes in step 2808, the process proceeds to step 2812. On the other hand, if No in step 2808 (when the big hit is the first hit), in step 2810, the background effect display control means SM23 resets (zero clears) the consecutive villa count counter SM23c, and proceeds to step 2812. Note that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the counter SM23c for the number of consecutive villas may be reset (cleared to zero) at the end of the specific game due to the arrival of the upper limit fluctuation number of the specific game.

Next, in step 2812, the background effect display control means SM23 adds 1 to (increments) the value of the consecutive villa count counter SM23c2. Next, in steps 2814 and 2816, the background effect display control means SM23 turns on the special game in-game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and makes a big hit on the effect display device SG. The start display is performed (display is appropriately performed based on the type of jackpot), and the process proceeds to step 2818. Even if No in step 2802, the process proceeds to step 2818.

Next, in step 2818, the background effect display control means SM23 sequentially displays the number of rounds, the number of winnings, and the counter value of the number of consecutive villas on the effect display device SG based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side. (It may be executed as needed based on the playability, the type of big hit, etc., and the counter value of the number of consecutive villas is displayed as the number of consecutive villas).

Next, in step 2820, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the consecutive villa number counter SM23c2 and determines whether or not the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, 10) or more. In the case of Yes in step 2820, in step 2822, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the jackpot during execution is the maximum round jackpot (for example, 16R jackpot, 7A).・ Determine whether or not it is a big hit related to the 7B symbol). In the case of Yes in step 2822, in step 2824, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the ending effect {predetermined conditions (for example, the number of consecutive villas during a specific game, the total number of balls obtained during the consecutive villas, and a plurality of types. Set the command related to the display of the special effect or the effect during the specific game, which is displayed only when one or more combinations of the specific effects are satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 2828. To do. On the other hand, if No in either step 2820 or step 2822, in step 2826, the background effect display control means SM23 sets a command related to the jackpot progress display, and proceeds to step 2828.

With this configuration, it is possible to make the effect displayed during the jackpot execution a special effect based on the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot during the specific game. It should be noted that this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of conditions may be configured as the conditions for generating the ending effect.

Next, in step 2828, the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not a new special game end display instruction command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2828, in step 2832, the background effect display control means SM23 sets the special game end display instruction command (stored in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2). Next, in step 2834, the background effect display control means SM23 turns off the special game in-game flag in the flag area of the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3000). .. Even if No in step 2804 or 2828, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3000).

Next, FIG. 27 is a look-ahead effect image diagram according to the present embodiment. This image diagram illustrates a case where the look-ahead effect related to the first main game side is a look-ahead effect that executes a hold change effect and a background effect during a non-time reduction game. First, the state (a) is a state in which there are two normal hold balls (holds that are not trigger hold) on the first main game side, there is no trigger hold, and the main game symbol is fluctuating. In this state, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning and the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation can be executed. Next, from the state of (a), a new hold is newly generated on the first main game side, and the state of (b) is set. In the state of (b), since the newly generated hold wins the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning and becomes the trigger hold, the pre-reading effect is executed from the next fluctuation. In addition, the trigger hold is displayed in a display mode different from that of the normal hold (in the figure, the normal hold is indicated by a circle and the trigger hold is indicated by a star). In addition, since the newly generated hold is a trigger hold, the look-ahead lottery at the time of winning and the look-ahead lottery at the start of fluctuation will not be executed.

Next, from the state of (b), the state in which the changing main game symbol is stopped is the state of (c). Next, from the state of (c), the state in which the next fluctuation is started is the state of (d). In the state of (d), the hold change effect, the background effect, and the countdown effect are executed as the look-ahead effect. Further, since the number of times of stopping the fluctuation of the main game symbol until the fluctuation related to the trigger hold starts is 2, the number of the countdown effect is "2". Next, from the state of (d), the main game symbols (e), (f), and (g) are stopped twice, the countdown effect is finished, and then the change of the main game symbol is started ( It is the state of h). In the state of (h), since the trigger hold is being changed, the story effect is executed as the effect content. Next, the state in which three holds occur during the fluctuation of the trigger hold is the state (i).

Next, in the state of (j), the fluctuation related to the trigger hold becomes a loss, and the background effect ends. Next, the state in which the next fluctuation is started from the state in (j) is the state in (k). At the start of the change in (k), the look-ahead lottery at the start of the change is not executed because of the next change of the change related to the trigger hold. With this configuration, the look-ahead effect such as the countdown effect is not continuously executed, and the game proceeds without confusing the player (for example, cut as a notice effect related to the look-ahead effect). When the in-effect is executed, if there is a rule that the cut-in effect is determined to be a look-ahead effect related to a big hit when the cut-in effect is consecutive four times or more, the look-ahead effect over two fluctuations ends. When the look-ahead effect over the other two fluctuations is executed from the next fluctuation, it may not be a big hit, which may mislead the player).

Next, from the state of (k), the state in which the fluctuation is completed is the state of (l). After the timing of (l), the look-ahead lottery can be executed. It should be noted that the timings (a) to (l) are changes that exist in the trigger hold in the main game hold, are changes related to the trigger hold, or are the next changes of the final change in which the background effect is executed. , In order to prevent the crossing and continuity of the production, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning and the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation are not executed.

With the above configuration, in the game machine according to the present embodiment, when the trigger hold exists in the main game hold, the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation and the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning are not executed and the trigger is held. It is configured not to execute the look-ahead lottery at the start of the fluctuation in the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to. As a result, the look-ahead effect related to a plurality of trigger holds is not executed continuously, or another look-ahead effect is not executed during the execution of the look-ahead effect, and the change in the look-ahead effect currently being executed by the player. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether it is a look-ahead effect started from, and it becomes a more user-friendly game machine.

The execution start timing of the look-ahead effect (hold change effect, background change effect) is not limited to this example, and for example, when a hold occurs, when a change starts, when a predetermined advance notice effect is executed, and an operation of the sub input button SB. It may be configured so that the production can be started at time, etc. In addition, when executing the hold change effect, a display object that changes the hold appears, and the display object changes the display mode of the hold (for example, a character appearing from the edge of the screen attacks the hold. It may be configured so that the effect of changing the display mode of the hold) can be executed.

(Change example 1)
Here, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect is configured not to be continuously executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if the player does not misunderstand even if the pre-reading effect is continuously executed, the pre-reading effect is continuously executed. It may be configured as follows. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a modification 1 from the present embodiment, which will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. 18 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about step 2523 (variation 1), and the purpose is that in the first change after the end of the special game execution, the change related to the special game is the change related to the trigger hold. Even if there is, it is configured so that the look-ahead lottery at the start of fluctuation can be executed. That is, when the fluctuation is a fluctuation related to the trigger hold in step 2504, in step 2523 (variation 1), the hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 at the start of the fluctuation refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the fluctuation Judges whether or not is a fluctuation related to a big hit. If Yes in step 2523 (variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2524, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2420).

By making the changes as described above, in the game machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment, when the fluctuation related to the trigger hold becomes a big hit and the special game is executed (that is, the look-ahead effect related to the trigger hold and the look-ahead effect). Since a special game is executed between the pre-reading effect related to the next hold of the trigger hold (when there is little discomfort even if the pre-reading effect is continuous), the pre-reading effect also occurs in the next fluctuation of the trigger hold. By configuring it so that it can be done, the chances of performing the look-ahead effect will increase, and the interest of the game will increase.

In the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment, when the fluctuation related to the trigger hold becomes a big hit, the pre-reading lottery at the start of the change can be executed by the next change of the change related to the trigger hold. However, it is not limited to this, and when the fluctuation related to the trigger hold becomes a big hit and the game state is changed, the pre-reading lottery at the start of the fluctuation can be executed by the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold. May be good.

In the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment, in the next variation of the special game, even if the next variation is the next variation of the variation related to the trigger hold, the pre-reading lottery at the start of the variation can be executed. However, the configuration in which the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation can be executed for the next fluctuation of the fluctuation related to the trigger hold is not limited to this, for example, the fluctuation after a long fluctuation fixed time and after all the hold is exhausted. It suffices if the player can recognize that the continuous look-ahead effect has ended due to the elapse of a predetermined time from the fluctuation related to the trigger hold such as the fluctuation of the game and the fluctuation after the game state is switched.

(Change example 2)
Here, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold is changed at the timing when the look-ahead lottery is won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold is held at a timing different from that of the present embodiment under a predetermined situation. It may be configured to change the display mode. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a modification 2 from the present embodiment, which will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the pending information management / display content determination / display control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. 17 in the second modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are step 2650 (variation 2) and step 24.
It is about 23-1 (variant 2) to step 2423-3 (variant 2), and the purpose is when the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is won and the hold display mode is changed, the timing of the change is set at the start of the next change. It is configured to be possible. That is, in step 2410, when the new hold is a trigger hold, in step 2650 (variation 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 executes the winning look-ahead effect content determination process described later, and steps. Move to 2426.

Further, after executing the look-ahead effect content determination process in step 2550, or when No in step 2420, in step 2423-1 (variation 2), the map reservation hold information display control means SM22 temporarily performs the map hold information With reference to the flag area of the storage means SM22b, it is determined whether or not the hold change reservation flag is ON {the hold change reservation flag may be turned on in the process of step 2650 (variation 2)}. In the case of Yes in step 2423-1 (variation 2), in step 2423-2 (variation 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 holds the trigger temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. The second hold display mode {the hold display mode determined by the processing in the subroutine of step 2650 (variation 2)} is determined as the hold display mode. Next, in step 2423-3 (variation 2), the drawing hold information display control means SM22 turns off the hold change reservation flag in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and proceeds to step 2424. To do. On the other hand, even if No in step 2423-1 (variation 2), the process proceeds to step 2424.

Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the winning pre-reading effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2650 (variation 2) in FIG. 29 in the second modification from the present embodiment. In the figure, steps 2652 to 2660 are the same processes as steps 2552 to 2560 in the present embodiment, and steps 2662 to 2664 are the same processes as steps 2562 to 2564 in the present embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

First, in step 2661-1, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and is currently displayed for a predetermined time (120 seconds in this example, which is displayed during the super reach effect. It is assumed that the hold display becomes invisible because a predetermined moving image is displayed in the entire region SG10). It is determined whether or not the main game symbol, which is the fluctuation time, is changing. .. In the case of Yes in step 2661-1, in step 2661-2, the look-ahead effect content determining means SM26n plots the hold display mode of the trigger hold determined in step 2654 or step 2658 or step 2660 as the second hold display mode. The hold information is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means SM22b, and the hold display mode is determined to be white, which is a normal hold display color (a default display color that does not execute the look-ahead effect). Next, in step 2661-3, the look-ahead effect content determination means SM26n turns on the hold change reservation flag in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and proceeds to step 2662. Even if No in step 2661-1, the process proceeds to step 2662.

By changing as described above, the effect during the change of the main game symbol, which is the variation time of the predetermined time (120 seconds in this example), is the super reach effect according to the change example 2 from the present embodiment. In a gaming machine configured so that the hold display cannot be visually recognized by displaying a predetermined moving image in the entire display area SG10 during the execution of the super reach effect, pre-reading at the time of winning during the execution of the super reach effect. If the lottery is won, the player can visually recognize that the hold display mode has been changed by configuring the hold display mode to be changed at the start of the next change, which is a more user-friendly game. It will be an opportunity.

In the gaming machine according to the change example 2 from the present embodiment, when the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is won, the display mode of the hold can be changed at the start of the next change. The timing of executing the change is not limited to this, and it may be an appropriate timing according to the effect executed at the time of winning the pre-reading lottery (for example, the hold display can be visually invisible to the player or visible). Timing etc.). In addition, the effect of changing the effect execution timing is not limited to the hold display mode, and if the pre-reading effect is executed at the timing when the pre-reading lottery is won, a problem occurs (such as the player cannot see). Any production is acceptable (for example, comment notice production).

(Change example 3)
Further, the mode of the law regarding whether or not the look-ahead effect can be executed is not limited to this, and as an exception to the law, a mode in which the look-ahead effect is forcibly executed may be provided. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a modification 3 from the present embodiment, which will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a winning look-ahead determination process according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. 19 in the third modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are for step 2451-1 (variation 3) and step 2466 (variation 3), the purpose of which is when a hold occurs in which the variation mode delimiter information is variation delimiter 5. , It is configured to forcibly win the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning. That is, when the time reduction game is not in progress in step 2451 or when the new hold is the hold on the second main game side in step 2452, in step 2451-1 (variation 3), the winning hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 With reference to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation mode delimiter information of the new hold is the fluctuation delimiter 5.

In the case of Yes in step 2451-1 (variation 3), the process proceeds to step 2454, and in the case of No, in step 2466 (variation 3), the pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 on hold at the time of winning is temporarily loaded with the drawing hold information. The information that "trigger hold" is added to the hold information related to the hold in the storage means SM22b, and the information that the trigger is held is deleted from the temporary storage (and the information that the trigger is held from other trigger holds in the main game hold). ), And the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2410).

Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 2650 in FIG. 23 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are for step 2671 (variation 3) and step 2673 (variation 3), and the purpose is that the trigger hold is a hold in which the variation mode delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5. It is configured so that different effects can be performed depending on whether or not there is a case. That is, when No in step 2664 or step 2666 (when the background effect is executed or the change is not the change related to the trigger hold), in step 2671 (variation 3), the background effect display content determining means SM23n triggers. It is determined whether or not the hold is a hold in which the variable mode delimiter information is the variable delimiter 5. In the case of Yes in step 2671 (variation 3), the process proceeds to step 2672 and the same processing as in this embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2671 (variation 3), in step 2673 (variation 3), the background effect display content determining means SM23n sets the execution content of the D-th notice effect in the variation as variation mode delimiter information. Determines the notice effect content (for example, the effect content that displays a special countdown until the trigger hold digestion) dedicated to the execution of the look-ahead effect related to the trigger hold, which is the fluctuation break 5, and proceeds to step 2674. Here, although details will be described later, the effect of displaying the special countdown is an effect in which the number is displayed differently from the effect of displaying the countdown (hereinafter, the effect of displaying the special countdown is referred to as the special countdown effect. May be called).

Next, FIG. 33 is a look-ahead effect image diagram according to the third modification from the present embodiment. This image diagram illustrates a case where the look-ahead effect related to the first main game side is executed as a look-ahead effect for executing the hold change effect and the background effect during the non-time reduction game. In the figure, the normal hold is marked with a circle, the normal trigger hold (variation time 30 seconds) is marked with a diamond, and the specific hold (hold with a fixed fluctuation time of 120 seconds) is changed to the trigger hold (hereinafter, specified). (Sometimes called trigger hold) is indicated by a star.

First, the state (a) is a state in which two normal hold balls (holds that are not trigger hold) exist on the first main game side, the trigger hold does not exist, and the main game symbol fluctuates. In this state, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning and the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation can be executed. Next, from the state of (a), one new hold is generated on the first main game side, and the state of (b) is reached. In the state of (b), since the newly generated hold wins the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning and becomes a normal trigger hold (variation time of 30 seconds), the pre-reading effect is executed from the next change of the main game symbol. It becomes. Further, the normal trigger hold is displayed in a display mode different from that of the normal hold.

Next, from the state of (b), the changing main game symbol is stopped to be in the state of (c), and the state in which the next change is started from the state of (c) is the state of (d). .. In the state of (d), the hold change effect, the background effect, and the countdown effect are executed as the look-ahead effect. Further, since the number of times of stopping the fluctuation of the main game symbol until the fluctuation related to the normal trigger hold starts is 2, the number of the countdown effect is "2". Next, from the state of (d), two holds are generated, and one of them (the last hold) is a specific hold, so that the state is forcibly set to trigger hold (specific trigger hold). It is the state of (e). In the state of (e), the specific hold becomes a new specific trigger hold, the information indicating that the trigger is held is deleted from the hold that was the normal trigger hold, and the display mode of the hold is the same as the normal hold. It has become.

Next, the state in which the fluctuation is completed from the state of (e) and becomes the state of (f), and the state in which the next fluctuation is started from the state of (f) is the state of (g). Since the fluctuation is started in the situation where the specific trigger hold exists, the special countdown effect is executed instead of the countdown effect that has been executed up to the time point (g). Further, since the number of times of stopping the fluctuation of the main game symbol until the fluctuation related to the specific trigger hold starts is 3, the number of the special countdown effect is "3".

By making the changes as described above, in the gaming machine according to the change example 3 from the present embodiment, when a hold occurs in which the variation mode delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is forcibly won. By configuring the above, the appearance rate of the look-ahead effect can be adjusted, and an exceptional provision that the look-ahead effect is forcibly executed as the execution rule of the look-ahead effect can be provided, and the variation of the look-ahead effect can be expanded. Become. In addition, the expectation that the look-ahead effect related to the hold in which the variable mode delimiter information is the variable delimiter 5 will be a big hit is made higher than the expectation that the look-ahead effect related to the hold other than the hold will be a big hit. Even if the look-ahead effect is executed, the expectation of the big hit does not decrease, and the game machine becomes user-friendly.

When the look-ahead effect related to the hold in which the variation mode delimiter information is the variation break 5 is forcibly executed during a certain look-ahead effect, the jackpot expectation in the look-ahead effect related to the hold is higher than the jackpot expectation in the certain look-ahead effect. It suffices if it is configured to have a high degree. For example, when a look-ahead effect related to a hold in which the variation mode delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5, the trigger hold related to the look-ahead effect is configured to be a big hit. May be good.

(Change example 4)
Here, in the change example 3 from the present embodiment, when a specific hold occurs, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is always won, but the configuration in which the pre-reading lottery is always won is not limited to this. It may be configured to always win the look-ahead lottery at the start of fluctuation. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a modification 4 from the present embodiment, which will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the pre-reading determination process at the time of winning according to the subroutine of step 2450 in FIG. 19 in the fourth modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are for step 2457 (variation 4) and step 2466 (variation 4), the purpose of which is to change the variation mode random number delimiter information in a situation where there is no trigger hold in the hold. When a hold, which is the break 5, occurs, the hold is configured to always win the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning. That is, when the trigger hold does not exist in the main game hold in step 2456, in step 2457 (variation 4), the prize-holding hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k1 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the new It is determined whether or not the random number delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5.

In the case of Yes in step 2457 (variation 4), the process proceeds to step 2458, and in the case of No, in step 2466 (variation 4), the pre-reading effect determination means SM26k1 at the time of winning is a means for temporarily storing information holding information. Refer to the hold information in SM22b, add information to the effect that it is "trigger hold" to the hold information related to the new hold, and temporarily store it (and trigger hold from other trigger hold in the main game hold). The information to that effect is deleted), and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2410).

Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the look-ahead determination process at the start of fluctuation according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. 19 in the fourth modification from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about step 2530 (variant 4) and step 2532 (variant 4), and the purpose is to hold the variable mode random number delimited information in the variable delimiter 5 in the main game hold. If so, the hold is configured to win the look-ahead lottery at the start of fluctuations. That is, after turning off the change start look-ahead prohibition flag in step 2526, in step 2530 (variation 4), the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the main game It is determined whether or not the variation mode random number delimiter information has the variation delimiter 5 held in the hold. In the case of Yes in step 2530 (variation 4), in step 2532 (variation 4), the change start hold look-ahead effect determining means SM26k2 refers to the hold information in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the change time Among the holds for a specific time, the hold information related to the hold with the earliest digestion order is temporarily stored by adding the information that "trigger hold" (it is assumed that the pre-reading lottery at the start of fluctuation is won). The process proceeds to step 2522. On the other hand, if No in step 2530 (variation 4), the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2420).

By making the above changes, if the variable mode random number delimiter information is held for the variable delimiter 5 in the situation where the look-ahead effect is being executed in the gaming machine according to the change example 4 from the present embodiment, the relevant By configuring so that the look-ahead effect with the hold as the trigger hold can be executed from the start of the fluctuation after the execution of the look-ahead effect (the start of the next change of the change related to the trigger hold), the others are in the middle of executing the look-ahead effect. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player is confused by the pre-reading effect (a pre-reading effect in which the random number delimited information of the variable mode is set to hold the variable delimiter 5 as a trigger hold), and it is possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine. Become.

In the gaming machine according to the change example 4 from the present embodiment, if the pre-reading lottery is executed when the variation mode random number delimiter information is held for the variation delimiter 5, the execution of the pre-reading effect ends. It is configured so that the look-ahead effect is executed at the start of the change after the change (after the end of the change related to the trigger hold). Is not limited, and even if a hold in which the variation mode delimiter information is the variation delimiter 5 occurs during execution of the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect related to the hold may not occur.

Further, in this example, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning may be executed even during the fluctuation related to the trigger hold, but the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning may not be executed during the fluctuation related to the trigger hold. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which another look-ahead effect is executed from the next change in which the look-ahead effect is completed, and the player can look ahead regardless of the content of the effect related to the look-ahead effect. It will be possible to recognize the final fluctuation of the production.

In this example, the pre-reading lottery at the start of the fluctuation can be executed for the hold that will be consumed after the end of the fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading lottery at the time of the fluctuation is the fluctuation. It may be configured so that it can also be executed (the fluctuation can be a fluctuation related to trigger hold). When configured in this way, the display mode of the digested hold is displayed in the gaming machine configured so that the display related to the digested hold is continuously displayed even after the hold is digested and the fluctuation is started. It becomes possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as changing.

In this example, when executing the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning, if there is a trigger hold in the hold, the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is not executed, but this is the condition that the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning is not executed. Is not limited, and even if it is configured not to execute the pre-reading lottery at the time of winning on the condition that there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold, there is a specific fluctuation (variation mode that becomes reach fluctuation, etc.) in the hold, etc. Good.

(Second Embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the transition to the probability-variable gaming state after the special game is possible based on the stop symbol of the main game symbol. However, in such a configuration, the player during the execution of the special game There is a risk that the interest in the game will be impaired, so an example of a configuration that does not impair the player's interest in the game even during the execution of the special game will be referred to as the second embodiment. Only the differences will be described in detail.

The game machine according to the second embodiment includes a specific area C22 in which a game ball can enter and a specific area entry detection device C22s in the second large winning opening C20. Here, the specific area entry detection device C22s is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area C22, and generates specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by either the second special winning opening winning detection device C21s or the specific area entry detection device C22s.

In addition, the game machine according to the second embodiment has a specific area entry determination means MJ11-C22 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area C22, and a second large winning opening having the specific area C22. It has a distribution game execution control means MP36 for executing a distribution game that opens and closes C20, and a distribution game-related information temporary storage means MB40b for temporarily storing information related to the processing of the distribution game. There is.

First, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. 5 in the second embodiment. First, the differences from the present embodiment are step 1611 (second), step 1700 (second) and step 1650 (second), the purpose of which is to execute a distribution game. That is, in step 1611 (second), the special game execution means MP33 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the number of rounds executed in the special game is the distribution game execution round (in this example). , 2R and 4R) are determined. In the second embodiment, the two rounds that are not continuous with the 2Rs and 4Rs are the rounds related to the opening of the second large winning opening C20, but this is because the game ball cannot flow down during the special game. In addition, when the game is stored in a specific place in the game area D30 (so-called ball jam), the player is asked to play the game ball again to the second prize opening C20 (or the specific area C22). The purpose is to provide an opportunity to enter the ball {whether or not the game state after the special game becomes the probability fluctuation game state depends on whether or not the ball can be entered into the second large winning opening C20 (or the specific area C22). This is important because it is decided}. Further, in the second embodiment, two rounds related to the opening of the second large winning opening C20 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a larger number of rounds are related to the opening of the second large winning opening C20. It may be a round.

In the case of Yes in step 1611 (second), in step 1700 (second), the distribution game execution control means MP36 executes the distribution game execution process described later, and proceeds to step 1634. On the other hand, if No in step 1611 (second), the process proceeds to step 1612.

Further, in step 1638, after setting the special game end display instruction command to the sub side, in step 1650 (second), the distribution game execution control means MP36 performs the game state determination process after the special game ends, which will be described later. It is executed and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the distribution game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1700 (second) in FIG. 36 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1702, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the distribution game execution flag is on. If Yes in step 1702, the process proceeds to step 1716.

On the other hand, if No in step 1702, in step 1704, the distribution game execution control means MP36 refers to the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and the stopped main game symbol is a long open symbol (4B ・ 5A. It is determined whether or not it is 5B, 7A, 7B). In the case of Yes in step 1704, in step 1706, the distribution game execution control means MP36 has a long opening pattern (for example, opening for 15 seconds) as an opening pattern of the second winning opening C20 having the specific area C22. Then, an open pattern designed so that the ball entering the specific region C22 is deterministic) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1710. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1704, in other words, when the stop symbol is the short open symbol (4A), in step 1708, the distribution game execution control means MP36 is the second large winning opening C20 having the specific area C22. As an open pattern, a short open pattern (for example, an open pattern designed to open for 0.1 seconds and to make non-entry into a specific area C22 deterministic) is set. The process proceeds to step 1710.

Next, in step 1710, the distribution game execution control means MP36 clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c. Next, in step 1712, the distribution game execution control means MP36 turns on the distribution game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1864, the distribution game execution control means MP36 opens the second large winning opening C20 with the set opening pattern, and proceeds to step 1716.

Next, in step 1716, the distribution game execution control means MP36 confirms the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and determines whether or not a predetermined number (10) of game balls have won in the second major winning opening C20. To do. If Yes in step 1716, the process proceeds to step 1720. On the other hand, if No in step 1716, in step 1718, the distribution game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not the opening period (set opening pattern) of the second special winning opening C20 has ended. If Yes in step 1718, the process proceeds to step 1720.

Next, in step 1720, the distribution game execution control means MP36 closes the second special winning opening C20. Next, in step 1722, the distribution game execution control means MP36 turns off the distribution game execution flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1723, the distribution game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area C22 in the execution round of the distribution game. In the case of Yes in step 1723, in step 1724, the distribution game execution control means MP36 determines whether or not the entry is the first entry in the special game being executed. In the case of Yes in step 1724, in step 1725, the distribution game execution control means MP36 sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the specific area entry command to the sub side to the sub main control unit SM side ( It is transmitted to the sub-main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process in step 1930). Next, in step 1726, the distribution game execution control means MP36 turns on the main game probability change transition reservation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to step 1728. On the other hand, even if No in step 1724, the process proceeds to step 1728. If No is set in step 1723 or step 1724, the process proceeds to step 1728. Next, in step 1728, the distribution game execution control means MP36 adds 1 to the round number counter (ends the execution round of the distribution game), and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1634). Even if No in step 1718, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1634).

Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 (second) in FIG. 36 in the second embodiment. First, in step 1662, the specific game control means MP50 refers to the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and determines whether or not the main game probability change transition reservation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means MP50 turns off the main game probability change transition reservation flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (80 times) in the probability variation number counter MP51c. Next, in step 1668, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1670, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times (20 times) in the limited frequency switching counter MN52c. Next, in step 1672, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times A (80 times) in the time reduction counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1676. On the other hand, if No in step 1662, in step 1674, the specific game control means MP50 sets a predetermined number of times B (50 times) in the time reduction counter MP52c, and proceeds to step 1676. In this example, the limited frequency switching counter MN52c and the time saving number counter MP52c are configured to set a predetermined value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the value to be set in each counter based on the jackpot symbol is set. It may be configured to be changeable.

Next, in step 1676, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the main game time reduction flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b. Next, in step 1678, the specific game control means MP50 turns on the auxiliary game time reduction flag in the flag area of the special game-related information temporary storage means MB20b, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 1910).

Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the special game-related display control process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. 17 in the second embodiment. The difference from the present embodiment is step 2817-1 (second) to step 2817-5 (second), and the purpose thereof is a fixed area entry effect and a normal specific area entry effect. Is to do. After setting the command related to the jackpot start display in step 2816, or when the special game in-game flag is on in step 2802, in step 2817-1 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 temporarily stores the main side information. With reference to the means SM11b, it is determined whether or not a new specific area entry command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 2817-1 (second), in step 2817-3 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and the winning / failing random number delimiter information is stored in the hold. It is determined whether or not there is a hold that is a hit / fail break 1 or 2. In the case of Yes in step 2817-3 (second), in step 2817-4 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 has a fixed area entry effect in the reserved area (a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold). Set a command (stored in the transmission command temporary storage means SM40b-2) to execute a command to execute the fact that it exists and the effect that the game state after the special game being executed becomes the probability fluctuation game state), and proceed to step 2818. To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2817-3 (second), in step 2818-5 (second), the background effect display control means SM23 usually has a specific area entry effect (the game state after the special game being executed is changed). A command for executing the effect of notifying that the game is in the probability variation game state) is set, and the process proceeds to step 2818. If No is obtained in step 2817-1 (second), the process proceeds to step 2818.

With the above configuration, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment shifts to the probability-variable gaming state after the special game depending on whether or not the game ball enters a specific area during the special game. By being configured to determine whether or not to allow the game, the player can continue to play the game even during the special game without losing interest in the game, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

(Example 1 of change from the second embodiment)
Here, in the second embodiment, the pre-reading lottery can be executed at the time of the occurrence of the hold (at the time of winning) and at the start of the fluctuation of the main game symbol, but the pre-reading lottery is not limited to this, and the pre-reading lottery is performed at other timings. May be configured to be able to execute. Therefore, an example of such a configuration will be referred to as a change example 1 from the second embodiment, and only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the second embodiment has a probability variation counter MP51c capable of counting the number of fluctuations in the probability variation gaming state, and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol at the limited frequency. It has a limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 for determining. Further, the limited frequency variation mode determining means MN52 has a limited frequency variation mode determination lottery table MN52ta referred to when determining a variation mode related to the main game symbol at the limited frequency, and a limited frequency referred to in the probability variation game state. It has a limited frequency switching counter MN52c that counts the number of fluctuations until the timing of changing the table.

First, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the first (second) main game symbol display process according to the subroutines of steps 1400 (1) and (2) in FIG. 10 in the first modification from the second embodiment. .. First, the changes from the second embodiment are about step 1411-1 (second variation 1) to step 1411-5 (second variation 1) and step 1450, the purpose of which is limited to the probability fluctuation gaming state. It is configured to refer to the frequency table. That is, after determining the stop symbol related to the main game symbol in step 1410-2, in step 1411-1 (second variation 1), the game content determining means MN sets the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b. Refer to it and determine whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1411-1 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 1412, and in the case of No, in step 1411-2 (second variation 1), the game content determination means MN uses the limited frequency switching counter. The counter value of MN52c is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the counter value is larger than 0. Next, in step 1411-3 (second variation 1), the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determining means MN51-B) has a limited frequency variation corresponding to each gaming state. With reference to the mode determination lottery table MN52ta (particularly, limited frequency table 1), the main game symbol winning / failing lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (particularly, the variable mode lottery random number) Based on this, the variation mode of the main game symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C.

Here, FIG. 41 (particularly, the limited frequency table 1) is an example of the lottery table MN52ta for determining the limited frequency variation mode. In the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the limited frequency table 1 is referred to in the 1st to 20th changes in the main game symbol after the end of the special game in the time-shortened game state and the probability-variable game state. Further, when the limited frequency table 1 is referred to, the fluctuation on the first main game side is less profitable for the player than the fluctuation on the second main game side, so that the fluctuation on the first main game side is the fluctuation on the second main game side. It is configured so that the symbol fluctuation time is relatively long compared to the above. Further, on the second main game side, the fluctuation time is relatively shorter when the limited frequency table 1 is referred to than when the limited frequency table 2 is referred to, which will be described later.

Next, in step 1411-4 (second variation 1), the game content determining means MN subtracts 1 from the counter value of the limited frequency switching counter MN52c, and proceeds to step 1414. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1411-2 (second variation 1), in step 1411-5 (second variation 1), the first main game variation mode determining means MN51-A (second main game variation mode determining means MN51). −B) refers to the lottery table MN52ta for determining the limited frequency variation mode (particularly, the limited frequency table 2) corresponding to each game state, and the result of the lottery for winning or failing the main game symbol and the first main game content determination random number (second main). The variation mode of the main game symbol is determined based on the game content determination random number) (particularly, the variation mode lottery random number), and these are temporarily stored in the first and second main game symbol information temporary storage means MB11b-C, and step 1414 Move to. That is, as shown in the change example 1 (and the second embodiment) from the second embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the presence or absence of the game ball entering the specific area C22 during the special game. In the game machine, the variation mode determination table (for example, the limited frequency table) to be referred to differs with the game state after the end of the special game depending on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area C22.

Here, FIG. 41 (particularly, the limited frequency table 2) is an example of the lottery table MN52ta for determining the limited frequency variation mode. In the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the limited frequency table 2 is referred to in the 21st to 80th changes in the main game symbol after the end of the special game in the time-shortened game state and the probability-variable game state. Further, when the limited frequency table 2 is referred to, the fluctuation on the first main game side is less profitable for the player than the fluctuation on the second main game side, so that the fluctuation on the first main game side is the fluctuation on the second main game side. It is configured so that the symbol fluctuation time is relatively long compared to the above (because the hold of the second main game side can be accumulated during the fluctuation of the main game symbol on the first main game side). It should be noted that there is a specific variation mode "BX" (details will be described later) as a variation mode at the time of hitting referred to on the second main game side of the limited frequency table 2. In addition, in the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the specific variation mode is configured to be provided only in the variation mode at the time of hit, but there is no problem in providing the specific variation mode even at the time of loss. However, as will be described later, the variation mode "BX" is a variation mode in which the symbol variation related to the variation mode is in progress, and there is a hold scheduled to be a hit. Since it is provided for the purpose of suggesting or notifying the existence of a hold that is scheduled to be the hit, it is a hit during the symbol change or when the change is stopped according to this specific change mode "BX". It is desirable to configure different notification modes to be executed depending on whether there is a hold scheduled to be held or a hold scheduled to be hit (in this regard). Details will be described later). In addition, regarding the variable time when the first main game side is held during the time shortening / probability fluctuation game state (so-called ST), the second main game side, which has a high profit expectation for the player, is held. In order to wait for, it was set to 5 seconds uniformly, but it is not limited to this, for example, when the first main game side becomes a big hit (especially the big hit related to the long open symbol) during ST, the second It may be configured so that the fluctuation time (and the effect) is the same as that of the main game side, and if the first main game side becomes a big hit during ST, the second main game side becomes a big hit. It may be configured to be able to execute an effect that is not selected (for example, an effect that incites whether or not a long-open jackpot is achieved, and may be an effect during special game execution). In addition, a plurality of patterns may be provided for the fluctuation time in the case of loss.

Further, after turning on the condition device operation flag in step 1440, or when the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol in step 1430, in step 1450, the game content determining means MN executes the specific game end determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1500).

Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 (second variation 1) in FIG. 10 in the modification 1 from the second embodiment. First, the changes from the second embodiment are about step 1470 (second variation 1) to step 1476 (second variation 1), and the purpose is to end the probability variation game state depending on the number of changes of the main game symbol. It is configured to be possible. That is, in step 1470 (second variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 refers to the counter value of the probability variation number counter MP51c and determines whether or not the counter value is larger than 0. In the case of Yes in step 1470 (second variation 1), in step 1472 (second variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the probability variation counter MP51c. Next, in step 1474 (second variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 refers to the counter value of the probability variation number counter MP51c, and the counter value (the number of remaining fluctuations until the probability variation game state ends) is 0. It is determined whether or not it is. In the case of Yes in step 1474 (second variation 1), in step 1476 (second variation 1), the specific game control means MP50 sets the main game probability change flag in the flag area of the specific game-related information temporary storage means MB30b. Turn it off and proceed to step 1454. If the result is No in step 1470 (second variation 1) or step 1474 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 1454.

Next, FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the pending information management / display content / display control process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. 17 in the first modification from the second embodiment. The changes from the second embodiment are step 2428 (second variation 1) and step 2430 (second variation 1), and the purpose thereof is pre-reading at the time of winning and pre-reading at the start of variation in the probability variation game state. It is configured not to execute the lottery. That is, in step 2408, the hold information (random value) transmitted from the main side is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and then in step 2428 (second variation 1), the drawing hold information display control is performed. The means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the probability-variable gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2124 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2450, and the process related to the pre-reading determination at the time of winning is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2428 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2426 without executing the process related to the pre-reading determination at the time of winning.

Further, in step 2418, the hold information (random value) related to the symbol change is deleted from the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and the remaining hold information is shifted, and then in step 2430 (second variation 1). The drawing hold information display control means SM22 refers to the main side information temporary storage means SM11b, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is not the probability fluctuation gaming state. If Yes in step 2430 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2500 and the process related to the pre-reading determination at the start of fluctuation is executed. If No, the process related to the pre-reading determination at the start of fluctuation is not executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 2426.

Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. 17 in the first modification from the second embodiment. The changes from the second embodiment are about step 2714-1 (second variation 1), step 2714-2 (second variation 1) and step 3400 (second variation 1), the purpose of which is in the process of change. It is to execute a look-ahead lottery. That is, in step 2714-1 (second variation 1), the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the variation mode of the main game symbol during the variation is the specific variation mode. Judge whether or not. In this example, the specific variation mode is "BX" which is a variation mode (in this example, a fluctuation time of 40 seconds) that can be selected only when the limited frequency table 2 is referred to. During the change of the main game symbol, the pre-reading lottery during the change, which will be described later, will be executed.

In the case of Yes in step 2714-1 (second variation 1), in step 2714-2 (second variation 1), the decorative symbol display control means SM21 refers to the design display related information temporary storage means SM21b, and the decoration It is determined whether or not the fluctuation of the symbol has reached the look-ahead lottery timing (30 seconds from the start of the fluctuation). In the case of Yes in step 2714-2 (second variation 1), in step 3400 (second variation 1), the decorative symbol display control means SM21 executes the variable look-ahead execution process described later, and proceeds to step 2722. .. If the result is No in step 2714-1 (second variation 1) or step 2714-2 (second variation 1), the process proceeds to step 2718.

In the first modification from the second embodiment, a timer is used to determine whether or not the variation of the decorative symbol according to the specific variation mode has reached a predetermined timing (30 seconds from the start of the variation). , However, it is configured to be able to execute a look-ahead lottery in the middle of fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, blinking pattern data which is information related to the lighting mode of the illumination lamp with the passage of time set for each fluctuation mode. Trigger information indicating the timing to execute the look-ahead lottery is included in the column, and when the illumination lamp is blinked according to the contents of the illumination lamp blinking pattern data column, the electricity related to the timing indicated by the trigger information is included. At the same time as the illumination lamp is turned on, the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation may be executed. With this configuration, by executing the blinking pattern data that has been constructed in advance with the passage of time, it is possible to reliably execute the variable pre-reading lottery at the timing intended by the design. , There is no need to use a timer to measure the execution timing. That is, in the sub-game control means (sub-main control unit) SM that controls the execution timing of the effect, including the variable display and the stop display of the decorative symbol, the data for the effect execution that is constructed in advance according to the passage of time Since it is sufficient to include the trigger information, even if it is not in the data for executing the effect using such an illuminated lamp, it is used in other data (for example, for controlling the operation of the movable body accessory for so-called effect). Even if the trigger information is included in (in the data of), the same merit can be enjoyed.

In addition, in the change example 1 from the second embodiment, "BX" is set as a specific variation mode, but the variation time and the specific variation mode can be selected without being limited to this special figure type (first main game). Whether it is a hold on the side or a hold on the second main game side), the number of holds, etc. may be changed as appropriate.

Next, FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the variable pre-reading execution process according to the subroutine of step 3400 (second variation 1) in FIG. 44 in the modification 1 from the second embodiment. First, in step 3402, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b, and reads information regarding whether or not each hold on the second main game side is a trigger hold. Next, in step 3404, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 is based on the read information, and whether or not there is a trigger hold (hold that won the following variable look-ahead lottery) in the hold on the second main game side. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3404, in step 3406, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 is on the second main game side based on the hold information (win / fail lottery random number, etc.) in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Predetermine the result of the hold. Next, in step 3408, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 refers to the result of each hold on the second main game side determined in advance, and whether or not there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the second main game hold. Is determined. In this process, it is determined whether or not there is a hold that becomes a big hit in order from the earliest hold in the second main game hold, and the following hold is made for the earliest hold that becomes a big hit in the hold. It is configured to execute a look-ahead lottery on the way of fluctuation. That is, each hold on the first main game side, which is the non-priority digestion side (and is relatively disadvantageous to the player), and even if the hold is on the second main game side, after the earliest hold that becomes a big hit Each hold is configured so that the variable mid-reading lottery cannot be executed, but the purpose of this configuration is that the process of performing the variable mid-reading lottery is performed at the same time as the ongoing production execution. Since it is required to be performed in parallel and to have an immediate response that the content of the production execution currently in progress can be changed according to the lottery result, the execution of the extra lottery process is omitted as much as possible, and these processes are performed. It should be added that it is configured so that the above discrepancy does not occur.

In the case of Yes in step 3408, in step 3410, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 only holds the first hold, which is the big hit on the second main game side, in the variable half-look-ahead lottery that is won with a predetermined probability (1/2). Is targeted. Next, in step 3412, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 determines whether or not the earliest jackpot hold has won the variable mid-reading lottery executed in step 3410. In the case of Yes in step 3412, in step 3414, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 "trigger hold" for the hold information related to the hold won in the change middle look-ahead lottery in the drawing hold information temporary storage means SM22b. Information to that effect is added and temporarily stored. Next, in step 3416, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 rewrites the stop symbol of the decorative symbol related to the change to the special stop symbol, and shifts to the next process (process of step 2722). Even if No in step 3404, step 3408 or step 3412, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 2722).

Here, the right side of the figure is an image diagram of pre-reading effect execution during fluctuation. This image diagram is won in the pre-change lottery executed during the change of the main game symbol (when 30 seconds have passed from the start of the change), which is the specific change mode (the change mode "BX", the change time is 40 seconds). The case where the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is rewritten is illustrated. First, at the start of fluctuation, the symbol to be stopped of the decorative symbol is "777". As the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol elapses and the pre-reading lottery timing (30 seconds from the start of the fluctuation) is reached, the pre-reading lottery is executed and the pre-reading lottery is won. Here, by winning the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is rewritten from "777" to "AAA" which is a special stop symbol. Then, 40 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation, which is the stop timing of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at "AAA", which is the symbol to be stopped after being rewritten. By visually recognizing the special stop symbol "AAA", the player can know that there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the second main game hold in addition to the big hit related to the fluctuation.

In addition, in the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the pre-reading lottery during the change can be executed only for the hold that is the big hit in the second main game hold, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change is in the middle of the change. The special figure type (whether it is on hold on the first main game side or on the second main game side) on which the look-ahead lottery can be executed, and whether or not the hold is appropriate may be changed as appropriate. Further, the winning probability of the look-ahead lottery may be changed to 1/1 (for example, if there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the main game hold at the time of the look-ahead lottery determination, the look-ahead lottery is always won). In addition, even if the variable mid-reading lottery can be executed only for the hold that is the big hit in the second main game holding, the special game in which the variable mid-reading lottery has a specific number of rounds (for example, 16R). It may be configured to execute only for the jackpot hold related to.

With the above configuration, in the gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment, a specific variation mode is provided for the variation mode of the main game symbol, and the decorative symbol related to the specific variation mode is in the process of being changed. When the variable mid-reading lottery is executed at a predetermined timing and the variable mid-reading lottery is won, the stop display symbol of the decorative symbol in the variation related to the specific variable mode is displayed as a dedicated special stop symbol (in this example, in this example. By configuring so that it can be changed (rewritten) to "AAA"), if the special stop symbol is displayed as a stop and a big hit occurs, there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold on the second main game side. This can create a new playability that is notified to the player.

In addition, since the pre-reading lottery during the change can be executed at a predetermined timing during the change of the decorative symbol according to the specific change mode (when 30 seconds have passed from the start of the change in the change of 40 seconds), the look-ahead is performed at the start of the change. Compared to the case where the lottery is executed, the look-ahead lottery can be executed even for the hold that occurred from the start of the fluctuation to the execution timing of the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation, and there is an opportunity for a special stop symbol to notify the player's high profit. Can be increased, and the fun of the game will be improved.

In the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the variable pre-reading lottery is configured not to be executed in the same gaming state (non-probability variable gaming state) as the other pre-reading lottery. It is not limited, and may be configured so that all look-ahead lottery can be executed in the same gaming state. In addition, in such a configuration, it is desirable to configure the look-ahead effects so that they are not continuous with each other to prevent the player from being unable to recognize which look-ahead effect is being executed.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the second embodiment, the variable pre-reading lottery and other pre-reading lottery (pre-reading lottery at the time of winning, pre-reading lottery at the start of the fluctuation, etc.) are executed in the same gaming state. If the pre-reading effect related to the other pre-reading lottery is executed, the pre-reading lottery can be executed, and if the pre-reading lottery is won, the change is made. The look-ahead effect related to the variable half-look-ahead lottery may be forcibly executed from the winning timing of the half-look-ahead lottery. Further, when the variable mode of the trigger hold related to the pre-reading effect related to the other pre-reading lottery is a specific variable mode, the variable pre-reading lottery may be executed during the fluctuation related to the trigger hold. ..

In the gaming machine according to the change example 1 from the second embodiment, when the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation is won, only the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is changed from the winning timing of the pre-reading lottery. In addition to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the effect that is changing is changed to a specific effect (for example, an effect that notifies that the pre-reading lottery has been won during the change) from the winning timing. May be good. In addition, when the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation is won, not only the stop symbol (or the effect to be executed) related to the symbol change currently changing is rewritten, but also the change related to the trigger hold existing in the second main game hold. The stop symbol (or the effect to be executed) in each variation up to is also rewritten.

In addition, the production content during the fluctuation related to the specific fluctuation mode (in this example, "BX" and the jackpot fluctuation) becomes a jackpot due to the expectation that the jackpot hold exists in the hold and the hold existing in the hold. It may be configured to be determined based on the profit mode in the case of. For example, as in this example, when the percentage of jackpots that shift to the probability fluctuation game state after the end of the special game is 100%, the jackpot hold existing in the hold is the hold related to the high profit jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot). In some cases, an effect in which a boss monster appears is executed, and in the case of a hold related to a low-profit jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot), an effect in which a small fish monster appears can be executed. Depending on the type of monster that appears in the changing production related to, the hold that exists in the hold will be notified that it will be a big hit (so-called hold inner villa), and the profit mode in the case of the hold inner villa will be notified. The production becomes feasible.

When configured in this way, from the time of winning the pre-reading lottery during the change to the digestion of the jackpot hold existing in the second main game hold (when the loss change is included, the period including the loss change), the player is , It may be configured to execute an effect as if one special game was won, which is a profit mode of two special games (for example, 16R × 2 = 32R). For example, a boss monster A appears as an effect during a special game related to a specific variation mode, and an effect of defeating the boss monster A at the time of a change related to the main game symbol after the special game is continuously displayed, and a special game related to trigger hold is displayed. Occasionally, by making boss monster B appear, a series of productions in which boss monster A and boss monster B appear is executed during the period from the change related to the specific fluctuation mode to the end of the special game related to the pending Uchirenso. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an effect as if a jackpot (for example, a 32R special game) exceeding the profit mode of the maximum profit jackpot is executed in one special game.

In addition, when the effect of notifying the pending villas is configured to be executed, the ending effect (the number of consecutive villas is 10 times) is particularly high when the special game related to the hold in the hold is executed. When an effect (which is executed only when a predetermined condition such as arrival) is scheduled to be executed, it is possible to notify that the ending effect is scheduled to be executed at the time of the special game related to the hold in the hold. It may be configured as follows. Further, as described above, a series of periods from the special game related to the change of the specific variation mode to the special game related to the hold (here, the hold in which the ending effect is executed) that becomes a big hit in the hold. By configuring the effect to be able to be executed, it is possible to execute an ending effect that displays a moving image having a longer execution scale than the conventional ending effect (for example, the digestion time per 1R of the special game is 8 seconds). In the case of 32R, it is possible to secure an effect execution scale of at least 256 seconds).

Further, the variation mode for executing the pre-reading lottery during the fluctuation is configured to be selected only at the time of the jackpot that is the highest profit for the player (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot), and further, when the predetermined timing during the fluctuation of the maximum profit jackpot is reached, It is determined whether or not there is a maximum profit jackpot hold in the hold, and if there is a maximum profit jackpot hold in the hold, the stop symbol in the fluctuation related to the highest profit jackpot that is currently changing is changed to a dedicated special stop symbol. By configuring it so that it can be changed, when the special stop symbol (which becomes the highest profit jackpot) is displayed as stopped, the highest profit jackpot in the fluctuation is executed, and further, the highest profit jackpot is set in the pending villa. (That is, the 16R probability variation jackpot is executed multiple times within 5 fluctuations), so that the player is informed that the effect (the effect that the special stop symbol is stopped and displayed) makes the player excited at once. It can be enhanced.

Further, in the first modification from the second embodiment, a specific variation mode in which the pre-reading lottery during the variation is executed can be selected only during the probability variation / time reduction game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific variation mode may be selected even in a time-shortening / non-probability variation game state, or during a normal game, a player wins an auxiliary game and the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is long. A specific variation mode can be selected in the hold on the second main game side generated by the game ball entering the second main game start port B10 when the time (for example, 5 seconds in a row) is opened. It may be configured as follows.

The gaming machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment is configured so that the limited frequency table 2 can be referred to in the probability variation / time reduction game state, but in the non-probability variation / time reduction game state. May also be configured to refer to the limited frequency table 2.

In the game machine according to the first modification from the second embodiment, when the special stop symbol is stopped, there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the second main game hold. Therefore, in the case of a change during the special game related to the special stop symbol or after the end of the special game related to the special stop symbol, an effect of notifying that the special game will be won again may be executed within the hold.

The game machine according to the second embodiment is configured so that the pre-reading lottery can be executed at the timing when the winning prize is held or the timing when the main game symbol starts to fluctuate. The present invention is not limited, and for example, a look-ahead lottery may be executed at the timing when the game ball enters a specific area during the special game. Further, in the case of such a configuration, at the timing when the game ball enters the specific area, the game state (specification) after the special game being executed is completed by referring to the hit / fail random number delimiter information of the main game hold ball. A hit / fail judgment is executed for all holds in the area (because the ball has entered the area and the game is in a probability-variable game state), and when a hold that becomes a big hit exists in the main game hold, a look-ahead effect limited to during the special game (for example, a game It is an effect of generating a sound effect for notifying a person that there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the main game hold, and may be configured to be able to execute a so-called hold inner consecutive villa notice effect, etc.).

Further, in such a configuration, the look-ahead effect limited to the special game is executed when the hit / miss random number break information 2 which is the hit / miss random number break information which is a loss in the non-probability variable game state and a big hit in the probability change game state is executed. It is desirable to configure it to obtain. With this configuration, the winning / failing random number delimiter information, which is the winning / failing random number delimiter information that is a big hit in both the probabilistically fluctuating gaming state and the non-probability fluctuating gaming state, is the timing of the pending winning or the start of fluctuation of the main game symbol. As a look-ahead effect that can be executed at the timing of, a hold change effect that changes to rainbow color is executed, and in the non-probability variation game state, it becomes a loss and in the probability variation game state, it becomes a big hit. As a look-ahead effect that can be executed when the game ball enters a specific area during execution, the look-ahead effect limited to the special game can be executed, and it is appropriate that the two look-ahead effects are not executed at the same time. It will be possible to execute a look-ahead effect {In addition, it also has the meaning of notifying the entry into a specific area (= transition to the probability fluctuation game state is confirmed) to the effect that the hold changes to rainbow color. Can have}. In addition, with regard to the hold, which is the winning / failing division 1, a big hit is obtained in both the probability-variable gaming state and the non-probability-variable gaming state. Therefore, a rainbow color indicating that the hold is a big hit confirmation. Even if the game ball does not enter the specific area C22 after executing the effect (the effect that changes to the display of), there is a discrepancy in the effect (for example, if the hold is a win / fail break 2, the game ball is in the specific area C22). It is possible to execute an appropriate look-ahead effect (particularly, an effect of notifying the confirmation of a big hit) that does not cause a big hit when the ball does not enter and the game is in a non-probability variable game state.

In this example, the main game content determination random number information, the winning / failing random number delimiter information, the variation mode random number delimiter information, and the variation mode range information are transmitted to the sub side at the timing when the hold is won. The information to be transmitted to is not limited to this, and information related to the stop symbol of the main game symbol, information related to the profit mode of the main game symbol that becomes a big hit (number of special game rounds related to the main game symbol scheduled to be stopped, etc.) ), The number of holds immediately after the hold winning (the number of holds on the winning side of the first main game side or the second main game side, or the number of holds on both the first main game side and the second main game side) The information related to the above may be transmitted.

In this example, the pre-reading lottery is not executed when the trigger hold exists in the main game hold, but the condition for not executing the pre-reading lottery is not limited to this, for example, the main game. If there is a hold that has a fluctuation time of a predetermined time or more in the hold, or if there is a hold that is a reach change (change in the main game symbol that will execute the reach effect), a look-ahead lottery is performed. It may be configured not to be executed.

In addition, as a configuration of the game machine according to this example, during one change of the main game symbol, after repeating "temporary stop display of left / middle / right symbol → re-variation (so-called pseudo-variation)" a plurality of times, the main By stopping the game symbol, it is configured to be able to execute pseudo continuous fluctuation, which is an effect method for showing the player that the main game symbol is fluctuating multiple times during one fluctuation of the main game symbol. You may. In addition, in such a configuration, during the execution of the look-ahead effect, the pseudo continuous variation is not executed as the effect during the change related to the hold that is digested before the trigger hold, but as the effect during the change related to the trigger hold. It may be configured to be able to perform pseudo-continuous variation.

In this example, the lottery timing of the look-ahead lottery is set to the time when the hold occurs, the start of the change, and the middle of the change, but the lottery timing of the look-ahead lottery is not limited to this, and may be executed at the following timing.
≪Lottery timing of look-ahead lottery≫
・ When the fluctuation of the main game symbol is stopped (temporary stop or confirmation display) ・ When the sub input button is pressed ・ When the hold is exhausted ・ When the fluctuation starts, is in the middle of the fluctuation, or stops the fluctuation related to the main game symbol of the predetermined fluctuation mode

In this example, as the execution mode of the look-ahead effect, it is configured so that two effects of changing the hold display mode and executing the background effect can be executed, and both of the two effects can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution mode of the look-ahead effect may be configured as follows.
≪Execution mode of look-ahead effect≫
-There are multiple types of look-ahead effects, but only one is executed (only one effect is won in one look-ahead lottery).
-When the look-ahead effect is executed, the same type of look-ahead effect is not drawn, but different types of look-ahead effect can be drawn (can be executed).
-When the look-ahead effect is executed, if the same type of look-ahead effect is won, it is assumed that a different type of look-ahead effect is won (change the look-ahead effect).
-Determine the look-ahead effect that can be executed based on the game state.
-The pre-reading effect that can be executed is determined based on the variation mode selection pattern (when the variation mode selection pattern differs depending on the limited frequency, the pre-reading effect that can be executed differs).
・ Multiple types of look-ahead effects are drawn at the same time at a certain timing (only one type of look-ahead effects is drawn at other timings).

(Third Embodiment)
Here, as one form of the look-ahead effect, a part of a certain character information is displayed for each change started from the occurrence of the trigger hold to the digestion of the trigger hold, and the character information displayed for each change is displayed. It is also possible to execute an effect that completes a certain character information (for example, a word suggesting the jackpot expectation of the trigger hold) by combining a part of the above.

In this case, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 uses the logo step-up notice effect basic table (not shown) and the information related to the hold look-ahead result, which are referred to when selecting one character information from a plurality of character information. Based on this, the look-ahead logo step-up notice effect selection table (not shown), which is referred to to determine the timing to display one character information, and the timing to display one character information within one variation period of the decorative pattern. It also has a normal logo step-up notice effect selection table (not shown), which is referenced to determine.

Here, Table 1 is an example of a logo step-up notice effect basic table (not shown) possessed by the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26. As can be seen from this table, one character information does not make sense as a single piece of information, such as "C" or "ANCE", but by displaying multiple character information continuously for a certain period of time. , Is configured to make sense as specific information such as English words (for example, by displaying "C", "H", "ANCE" in succession, the English word "CHARCE" is composed. Will be). However, this is an example, and if specific information can be constructed, the character information does not depend on the language, and a figure, a color, or the like may be used instead of the character word. In this example, the logo step-up notice effect basic table (not shown) possessed by the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 is configured to be the same as this table, but is configured as a separate table. You may. In that case, different character information may be displayed as specific information, or the specific information is the same, but one character information is displayed differently (for example, "CH"""". By displaying "AN" and "CE" in succession, the English word "CHARCE" may be configured).

Table 2 is an example of a look-ahead logo step-up notice effect selection table (not shown). As can be seen from this table, in this example, one character information in the table of Table 2 is continuously displayed based on the information regarding the hold look-ahead result, so that it is configured to be meaningful as specific information. (For example, by displaying "C" for the first hold, "H" for the second hold, and "ANCE" for the third hold in each change over the symbol change of the number of holds 3 times. , The English word "CHANGE" is composed at the time of digesting the third hold). In this example, the pseudo continuous logo step-up notice effect selection table (not shown) included in the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 is configured to be the same as this table, but is a separate table. It may be composed of. In that case, it may be configured to display different character information as specific information, or the character information is the same but displayed at different display timings (for example, the above-mentioned example of holding three times). On the other hand, by displaying "C" and "H" in the first pseudo-variation and "ANCE" in the second pseudo-variation, the English word "CHARCE" is composed at the time of digesting the two pseudo-variations). It may be configured as follows. In addition, although the table for selecting the normal logo step-up notice effect is not shown, one character information is continuously displayed within one symbol fluctuation period in normal symbol fluctuation (a situation in which hold look-ahead fluctuation or pseudo fluctuation does not occur). It should be noted that this is a table that is referenced for display.

Next, FIG. 46 is an action diagram of the look-ahead logo step-up notice effect. First, when a trigger hold occurs in the fourth hold, the hold look-ahead effect execution control means SM26 performs the logo step in the hold 1st to the hold 4 so that the effect is completed at the time of trigger hold digestion stored in the hold 4th. Character information related to the up-notice effect is determined and stored in the background effect-related information temporary storage means SM23b (first stage in FIG. 46). Next, after the trigger hold occurs, the symbol change related to the first hold is started, and at the same time, "C", which is the first character information of the hold stored in the background effect related information temporary storage means SM23b, is displayed in the display area SG10. Is displayed in. At the same time that the character information related to the first hold is output, the character information related to the second hold, the third hold, and the fourth hold stored in the background effect-related information temporary storage means SM23b is one before each. It is shifted to the storage area (second stage in FIG. 46). In the same process, when the process proceeds until the trigger hold digestion occurs (3rd to 5th steps in FIG. 46), "C", "H", "E", and "RRY!" Character information will be output. In this example, after the character information related to a specific hold is output, when the next hold is displayed and the next character information is output, the character information before the previous time is deleted. However, it is not limited to this. In that case, after the character information related to the specific hold is output, the displayed character information may remain until the character information related to the trigger hold is output.

According to this example, specific character information such as a word is divided into a plurality of character parts, and these character parts are divided and displayed over a plurality of symbol fluctuations, so that all the character parts are displayed. At the stage when the character information is constructed, the meaning of the notice display can be surely transmitted to the player by the character information, and at the stage where all the character parts are not displayed, various notice displays are displayed. Since the player is made to imagine the possibility, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the character parts can be selected so that the effect is completed at the time of trigger hold digestion, the effect is that the character information can be easily converted into character parts for the number of times until the trigger hold digestion including the trigger hold. .. In this example, the character parts can be selected so that the effect is completed at the time of trigger hold digestion, but the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, a lottery table for selecting character parts for each hold digestion until the trigger hold digestion may be provided so that the character parts can be selected by the lottery at each hold digestion (for example). , In the example of FIG. 46, a lottery table is configured so that not only "C" is selected as the first character information on hold but also "CH" and "CHE" can be selected).

(Fourth Embodiment)
Here, although different from this example, the variation pattern table may be configured so that the number of variation table selection values is common within the same group regardless of the game situation.

The point here is that the variation pattern table is configured so that the number of variation table selection values is common within the same group regardless of the game situation. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, the variation pattern table includes the deviation table of FIG. 47A and the hit table of FIG. 47B. Then, the off table is referred to when the number of reserved balls is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 3), and when the number of reserved balls is more than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or more). It is composed of a table for normal game (B), a table for probability fluctuation, and a table for shortening fluctuation, and a plurality of fluctuation patterns (for example, the expectation of hit is the same or the expectation is relatively close to each other). The fluctuation patterns) are grouped, and each group is configured to correspond to the same range of production determination random numbers (the number of selection values in the fluctuation table is shared) (however, the groups). For each variation pattern within, different range of production determination random numbers correspond depending on the game situation). For example, when the normal game (A) time table and the time reduction game time table are compared, all of them are configured to have the same range (0 to 180) of the effect determination random numbers in the group A. However, with respect to the fluctuation patterns 1 and 2 belonging to the group A, different ranges of random numbers for determining the effect correspond depending on the game situation. In the case of the winning table, the random numbers are set to be the same range of random numbers in the group regardless of the game situation, but unlike the out-of-table, all the fluctuation patterns belonging to the group are also in the game situation. Therefore, the random numbers for determining the effect in the same range correspond to each other. By adopting the above configuration, even if the game status changes after the hold information is transmitted to the display control device 200, if the hold display corresponding to the group is displayed, the frequency of switching is reduced.

(Fifth Embodiment)
Although not particularly shown in this example, it may be configured so that a small hit can be won. Here, the small hit is a hit on the main game side, and by winning the small hit, a predetermined opening end condition (for example, a predetermined number of balls entering the large winning opening or a predetermined opening pattern) It is a hit that the unit game of opening (or opening and closing) the large winning opening is executed only once until the end) is satisfied. In addition, the game state (particularly, the main game winning probability, the auxiliary game winning probability, and the auxiliary game fluctuation time) does not change with the small hit as an opportunity. In addition, in the same (or substantially the same) opening mode as the opening mode of the large winning opening by a small hit (for example, opening for 0.5 seconds → closing for 1.0 second → opening for 0.5 seconds → closing), the large winning opening It may be provided with a jackpot to open. In addition, by changing the opening time and the number of opening of the big winning opening during the special game, even if the number of rounds to be executed is the same big hit, the expected value of the number of winning prize balls is large (opening of the big winning opening). A big hit with a long time, for example, 16R big hit that executes opening for a maximum of 30 seconds 16 times, and a big hit with a small expected value of the number of winning prize balls (the opening time of the big winning opening is short, for example, opening for a maximum of 30 seconds is 8 It may be configured so that there is a 16R jackpot that executes opening for a maximum of 0.5 seconds eight times, and a jackpot that can be expected to obtain a substantial 8R worth of balls.

(Sixth Embodiment)
Further, although not particularly shown in this example, a hold look-ahead effect related to a hit hold (for example, an effect that is continuously executed over one or a plurality of symbol fluctuations and is performed at the time when the effect is executed. Until all the existing holds are exhausted, each time each hold is exhausted, as a condition to execute the effect of notifying the big hit in advance at a predetermined timing before the end of the symbol change, that is, the big hit notice effect, etc.) Of the existing holds, all the hold variations that are scheduled to be digested before the hit hold may be configured on the condition that they are not the variation modes related to the reach effect. " In such a configuration, even though the hold look-ahead effect (especially the effect with high expectation that the big hit hold exists, such as the big hit notice effect) occurs, the fluctuation related to the reach effect causes a loss. Can be prevented. If the hold look-ahead effect is not executed when the hit hold occurs, will the hold look-ahead effect related to the hit hold be executed at each timing such as the start of fluctuation before the hit hold? It may be configured so that it can be determined whether or not it is. With such a configuration, the chances of executing the hold look-ahead effect increase, and the interest of the game can be improved (for example, when the hold look-ahead effect is not executed because the above conditions are not satisfied). However, by digesting the hold, which is a variable mode related to the reach effect, the condition is satisfied, and the hold look-ahead effect can be executed).

(7th Embodiment)
Further, although not particularly shown in this example, during the special game, the content and / or result of the effect executed after the end of the special game is pre-read about the random number by referring to the random number temporarily stored in the holding means. In addition, it may be configured to be able to execute a notice during the special game that there is or may be a hit on the hold. In that case, compared to the mode in which the advance notice is executed only when the hit random number is acquired as in the conventional technique, there is a case where the random number related to the big hit exists among those held before the transition to the special game. However, the advance notice can be executed, and the advance notice can be executed even when there is a random number in which a variation mode having a high possibility of a big hit is selected although it is a loss.

Further, at a plurality of timings during the special game, the content and / or result of the effect executed after the end of the special game is pre-read about the random numbers by referring to the random numbers temporarily stored in the holding means at each timing. When it is configured to determine whether or not to give notice and / or the content for each timing, it is possible to reflect the transition of the reserved information during the special game in the notice.

(8th Embodiment)
Further, although not particularly shown in this example, the effect is executed in conjunction with the symbol variation of the auxiliary game symbol, and as the effect result, either the game result on the auxiliary game side or the game result on the main game side. A roulette effect that can notify or suggest the above may be configured to be feasible. In that case, at the time of executing the roulette effect, the game result on the main game side can be notified or suggested in a form independent of the variation mode of the main game symbol, and as a result, the player mainly at an indefinite timing. By notifying or suggesting the game result on the game side, a variety of productions will be created. Further, when the roulette effect is configured to be executed in a form independent of the variation mode of the main game symbol, the roulette effect is performed a plurality of times in the period from the start to the end of one symbol variation of the main game symbol. As a result of being able to be executed, it becomes possible to create a further aspect of the production.

Further, when the execution possibility of the roulette effect is determined based on the number of holds on the first main game side, for example, when the execution frequency of the roulette effect is increased in a situation where the number of holds is small. , Even if the roulette effect (the effect that plays the role of mere liveliness) related to the symbol change of the first main game symbol is reduced, the interest of the effect does not decrease for the player, and the game on the auxiliary game side. Since it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the result will be won, it will be possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Furthermore, when deciding whether or not to execute the roulette effect, it is executed in conjunction with the symbol change status of the main game symbol (the symbol change status of the decorative symbol executed in conjunction with the symbol change of the main game symbol) and the symbol change status. In consideration of the execution status of various effects being performed, if these situations are situations that the player should pay attention to, if the execution of the roulette effect is canceled or the execution frequency is reduced, the player It is possible to execute the roulette effect without impairing the visibility of the desired information.

Further, when the second main game start port electric accessory B11d is configured to be able to execute an opening / closing operation that is substantially the same as an opening / closing mode that is not a special opening / closing mode when executing a special opening / closing mode, the player can perform an auxiliary game. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the second main game start port electric accessory B11d has a special opening / closing mode only by visually recognizing that the opening mode of the second main game start port electric accessory B11d has performed the opening / closing operation. As a result of being configured so that it is difficult to determine whether or not it is being executed, it is possible to further improve the interest of the roulette production by utilizing the period during which the determination is difficult.

(9th Embodiment)
Further, in the above example, as the hold look-ahead effect, the display mode of the hold is changed so that an effect suggesting the jackpot expectation of the hold can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the hold. It may be configured to be able to execute an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit related to the hold of.

For example, FIGS. 48 and 49 show an example of a special hold display determination table for determining a display mode of an effect suggesting a jackpot expectation degree related to a hold other than the hold. Here, in the figure, "Lmax" is the reliability of the hold having the highest reliability level among the holds other than the "special hold" for which the special hold display is scheduled to be displayed. Further, "Lt" is the reliability of "special hold" for which the special hold display is scheduled to be made. As described above, in this example, attention is paid to the difference between Lmax and Lt, that is, whether or not there is another hold having a reliability higher than the reliability of the special hold, and the special hold display is displayed according to the result. It is configured to determine the content. Specifically, in this example, it is configured as follows. First, when the reliability of the special hold is the highest than any of the other holds, the display "↑" is displayed. In particular, when the difference between the reliability of the special hold and the one with the highest reliability among other holds is the maximum value, the indication "↑↑" suggesting that the reliability is high is displayed. To be. Next, if the reliability of the special hold is the same as the maximum reliability of any other hold, in addition to the "↑" indicating that the trust of the special hold itself is the maximum, the other One or both of "←" and "→" indicating that the reliability of the hold is also the same is displayed. Here, the direction of the displayed arrow points to the direction in which a highly reliable hold exists. For example, when the special hold is the second one, if the first hold has a high reliability, "←" is displayed, and when the special hold is the second one, the reliability is high. If there is a 4th hold, "→" is displayed, and if there is a highly reliable hold when the special hold is the 2nd, there are 1st and 4th holds. Display "←" and "→". In this way, when a highly reliable hold exists, the color of the hold display is changed or formed in a conventional manner at the place of the highly reliable hold (for example, when the reliability is high, the hold display color is changed according to the reliability. A vector display that directly or indirectly points to the highly reliable hold from a certain hold (special hold in this example) is executed, unlike the execution of the display (display that changes). Furthermore, in terms of changing the number of → according to the reliability, a scalar-like display is also executed. Next, if the reliability of the special hold is lower than any of the other confidences, one or both of "←" and "→" indicating the direction in which the hold with the highest reliability exists is displayed. To be. In particular, when the difference between the reliability of the hold with the highest reliability and the reliability of the special hold is the maximum value, either "←←" or "→→" suggesting that the reliability is high. One or both are displayed.

In this example, it is configured to determine whether or not the special hold is possible and the content based on the look-ahead information of the variation mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, based on the result of the result, the presence or absence of the notice, or the content thereof. Alternatively, it may be configured to determine whether or not the special hold is possible and the content based on a combination of these and the variation mode. In addition, the special hold display forms "→" and "←" are merely examples, and other display forms, for example, changes in the special hold display form (for example, shape) and color (scalar display). May be configured to have a vector meaning. As an example, if a hold (special hold) becomes the first form (eg red), it means that there is a reliable hold in the hold that is digested before that. When a certain hold (special hold) becomes the second form (for example, blue), it means that there is a highly reliable hold in the hold that is digested after that.

Next, the operation of this example will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Hide special hold when trigger hold does not exist → Show special hold)
First, FIG. 50 is an operation diagram when a trigger hold can be performed when a hold (L4) having a high reliability exists. Here, the upper part is a diagram showing the state on the effect display device SG, and the lower part is a diagram showing the temporary storage contents of the drawing reservation information temporary storage means SM22b. In this example, since the trigger hold is the target of the "special hold display", first, the display form of the trigger hold itself becomes a special hold display form different from the normal display form. Then, since there is a hold (L4) higher than the reliability (L3) of the trigger hold before the trigger hold that is the target of this special hold display, the additional special hold display is displayed on the special hold display. A certain "←" is displayed. With these displays, the player first has a sense of expectation when the third hold is digested because the hold related to the third hold is a special hold display. Further, since "←" exists on the hold display related to the third hold, the player can use the first hold or the hold 2 to be digested before the third hold.
It will be recognized that there is a hold with higher reliability than the hold of the third hold. In this way, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player from the stage before the third special hold display is digested.

(Special hold display → Correction of special hold display due to changes in the situation)
Next, FIG. 51 is an operation diagram when the situation is changed from that of FIG. 50 due to the further creation of highly reliable hold (L4). In this example, the additional special hold display attached above the third special hold display is changed to "←" (top) and "→" (bottom). Due to this change in display, the player can determine that the first hold or the second hold that is digested before the third hold has a hold that is more reliable than the third hold. At the same time, it will be recognized that the fourth hold has a higher reliability than the third hold. In this example, if the same random number is configured so that different variation modes are selected depending on the number of reserved balls, the pre-reading result may differ. Even in such a case, if the situation changes, the look-ahead result can be updated again and the special hold display can be modified to prevent a discrepancy between the special hold display content and the actual result. Will be.

(Hide special hold in the presence of trigger hold → Show special hold)
Next, FIG. 52 is an operation diagram when the special hold display is not displayed even though the trigger hold is possible, and the special hold display condition is satisfied. First, when the trigger hold of reliability L4 is made as the second hold, the special hold display condition is satisfied, but the special hold display is displayed because the third hold that does not yet exist is selected as the hold on which the special hold is displayed. Is not executed. Under such circumstances, since the third hold was made, the reserved special hold display is made the third hold. Here, since the reliability of the third hold is L1, "←" is displayed as an additional special hold display. As described above, in the case of this example, the internal processing is completely different, but the display is exactly the same as that in FIG. If the trigger hold is exhausted after the trigger hold is completed without further hold, the special hold display will not be executed.

According to this example, in a pachinko gaming machine that pre-reads the contents of random numbers related to the hold when there is a hold and then notifies or suggests the look-ahead result to the player, the normal hold display is related to the display of a certain hold. Separately or instead of the normal hold display, a special hold display is performed, and this special hold display is a comparison result between the content of the random number related to the certain hold and the content of the random number related to the hold other than the certain hold. Since it is configured to be based on, when the special hold display is made, the expectation is not given only to the hold related to the special hold display in the conventional gaming machines, but the special hold display is given. With regard to holds other than the hold, the player indirectly reads the look-ahead result for other holds in the form of adding the expectation level or reducing the expectation level based on the hold related to the special hold display. It has the effect of being able to notify or suggest to.

Further, when displaying the special hold identification information, the first step of determining the hold to be displayed of the special hold identification information, the content of the random number related to the hold to be displayed of the special hold identification information, and the special hold. The second step, in which the content of the random numbers related to the hold other than the hold to be displayed of the identification information is compared, and the special hold identification information to be displayed on the hold identification information display means is determined based on the comparison result. Since the processes are configured to be executed in order, whether or not the process of determining the hold to be displayed of the special hold identification information satisfies the predetermined condition by the content of the random number related to the hold from the main control unit side. It has the effect that it can be completed only by the judgment process.

Further, when displaying the special hold identification information, the first step of determining a certain hold that is not the display target of the special hold identification information by referring to the contents of the random number related to the hold from the main control unit side is the relevant one. After comparing the contents of the random number related to the hold and the random number related to the hold to be displayed of the special hold identification information, the special hold identification information to be displayed on the hold identification information display means is determined based on the comparison result. Since the processing is configured to be executed in the order of the second step, it is possible to easily control the high and low reliability in other holdings as compared with the above aspect. That is, in this embodiment, when the special hold identification information is displayed and the hold that becomes the trigger (the hold that triggers the display of the special hold identification information) is temporarily stored, the special hold identification information is stored for the hold that becomes the trigger. Be done. In this case, when determining the content of the special hold display identification information, the content of the hold other than the hold that is the trigger is taken into consideration. However, for example, when the jackpot probability is about 1/300 and the selection probability of the highly reliable variation mode (super reach) is, for example, about 1/100, the hold other than the hold that is the trigger is more than the hold that is the trigger. However, the frequency of high-reliability holds is not very high. Therefore, in the above aspect, in many cases, the expectation is high for the hold on which the special hold identification information is displayed, but the expectation is low for the hold other than this hold, and as a result, the special hold identification information to be displayed is displayed. The content is also such content (that is, special hold identification information indicating that other hold balls have low reliability). On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the special hold identification information is displayed and the hold that triggers (the hold that triggers the display of the special hold identification information) is temporarily stored, the special hold identification information is stored for the hold that triggers the hold. It is not done, but special hold identification information is given for holds other than this hold. Therefore, in this aspect, in many cases, the hold with the special hold identification information displayed does not have a high expectation, but any of the holds other than this hold has a high expectation (hold that triggers). As a result, the content of the displayed special hold identification information is also such content (that is, the special hold identification information indicating that a highly reliable one exists among other hold balls).

Further, when the special hold identification information is displayed on the hold identification information display means and a new random number is temporarily stored in the hold means on the main control unit side, the special hold identification information is displayed. Since it is configured to execute the rewriting process of the mode, even if the display content of the previous special hold identification information should be revised due to the subsequent change in the situation, it is possible to cope with this effect.

In this example, when the trigger hold existence flag is turned on, that is, when even one trigger hold exists during the hold, even when a new hold that can be a trigger hold is created. , The special hold display target hold other than the already decided special hold display target hold is not decided. That is, in this example, the trigger hold and the special hold display target hold are configured in a one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured as one-to-many, multiple-to-one, or multiple-to-many.

(10th Embodiment)
Further, as a form of the hold look-ahead effect, it is also possible to execute an effect suggesting a reach effect at the time of trigger hold digestion.

Here, with reference to FIG. 53, the action of the hold look-ahead effect suggesting the reach effect at the time of trigger hold digestion will be described. First, FIG. 53 is an example of display contents on the effect display device SG. Hereinafter, the explanation will be given in chronological order. The numbers attached to the hold in the table indicate the digestion order.

First, at the start of the first (variation 1) fluctuation, there are four holds on the first game side and two holds on the second game side (“variation 1-1”). Under such a situation, the hold satisfying the trigger hold condition is temporarily stored as the third hold (7th change order) on the second game side. By the way, this trigger hold is a hold in which the variation mode "A4-4" is displayed at the time of digestion. In this example, a button operation by the player is required as a notice display condition, and if the button operation is neglected, the variable mode of the trigger hold may be forcibly replaced with a lower one. In the explanation of, it is assumed that all the players have properly performed the button operations according to the instructions. Then, the first (variation 1) variation ends.

By the way, since the trigger hold is temporarily stored at the time of the first fluctuation, it is determined that the notice display is gradually performed at the time of hold digestion before the trigger hold. In this example, since the variation mode of the trigger hold is "A4-4" and the value of the random number for determining whether or not to give a notice is "10", the continuous notice content is "X ₁ (three before the trigger hold)". → X ₂ ( ₂ trigger hold) → X ₃ (1 trigger hold) → X ₄ (trigger hold) ”is selected (see FIG. 54). However, since the fluctuations 2 to 4 are not the target fluctuations of the continuous notice display, no notice display is made as shown in FIG. 53.

Then, the trigger hold three corresponding fifth variation before ( "fluctuation 5"), the first predictive display X ₁ is executed. At this time, since "X ₁ " is displayed as a notice, the player either executes "Super Reach B in which X ₁ appears" due to the fluctuation, or "X ₂ appears" on hold after this. Recognize that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B", is executed (if it is not a crap). In addition, the player will look at the production while hoping for the latter in terms of higher reliability. Then, in the fluctuation, "Super Reach B in which X ₁ appears" is not executed, and the fifth fluctuation ends. At this point, if the notice is not false, it is confirmed that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B in which X ₂ appears", will be executed on hold after this.

Then, in the sixth variation (“variation 6”) corresponding to two trigger holds, the second notice display X ₂ is executed. At this time, since "X ₂ " is displayed as a notice, the player either executes "Super Reach B in which X ₂ appears" due to the fluctuation, or "X ₃ appears" on hold after this. Recognize that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B", is executed (if it is not a crap). Then, in the fluctuation, "Super Reach B in which X ₂ appears" is not executed, and the sixth fluctuation ends. At this point, if the notice is not false, it is confirmed that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B in which X ₃ appears", will be executed on hold after this.

Then, in the trigger hold one previous corresponding seventh variation (the "fluctuation 7"), the third-time predictive display X ₃ is executed. At this time, since "X ₃ " is displayed as a notice, the player either executes "Super Reach B in which X ₃ appears" due to the fluctuation, or "X ₄ appears" on hold after this. Recognize that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B", is executed (if it is not a crap). Then, in the fluctuation, "Super Reach B in which X ₃ appears" is not executed, and the seventh fluctuation ends. At this point, the notice is if not Gase will determine that in hold After this a more reliable "super reach B X ₄ is appeared""super reach B" is executed.

Then, in the eighth variation (“variation 8”) corresponding to the trigger hold, the fourth advance notice display X ₄ is executed. At this time, since "X ₄ " is displayed as a notice, the player either executes "Super Reach B in which X ₄ appears" due to the fluctuation, or "X ₅ appears" on hold after this. Recognize that "Super Reach B", which has a higher reliability than "Super Reach B", is executed (if it is not a crap). Then, "Super Reach B in which X ₄ appears" is executed by the fluctuation ("Variation 8-3"), and the winning symbol "333" is stopped.

In this way, when the trigger hold is completed, the continuous notice can be executed at the time of the change performed before or before the trigger hold digestion, and at the time of the continuous notice, the content of the trigger hold, especially at the time of the change based on the trigger hold. By configuring the production content of the above to be notified or suggested step by step (step-up) across a plurality of hold digests at the time of hold digests before or before the trigger hold, the trigger hold Unlike the previous advance notification related to reliability, the content of the trigger hold effect can be grasped concretely, and notification or suggestion is made in order from the one corresponding to the variation mode with low reliability, so if it is only the first time. It has the effect of gradually raising expectations up to fluctuations related to trigger hold.

Furthermore, when it is configured to determine whether or not to execute the sub-effect based on the preliminary judgment result and the number of reserved balls, it is ineffective if the number of reserved balls is insufficient for stepwise notification or suggestion. It has the effect of preventing the execution of the above and reducing the processing load.

Further, even if the execution of the sub-effect is decided, the sub-effect is not executed unless the player operates the operation information output means, and the content of the main effect when the trigger is held is a special game according to the operation status of the player. When it is configured so that it can be forcibly replaced with one having a low degree of transition expectation, it is possible to make the player more involved in the game by promoting the operation of the operation information output means.

(11th Embodiment)
Further, when receiving the hold information command from the main control board M side and displaying the hold information, if there is a hit or a game status switching timing before the hold, the hold information is ignored. You may. With such a configuration, when the fluctuation result or the fluctuation mode is notified in advance, the fluctuation notified in advance, such as when shifting from the probability fluctuation gaming state to the non-probability fluctuation gaming state or when the time shortening gaming state ends. It is possible to prevent the player from disappointing the notification that the result and / or the variation mode is different from the actual variation result and / or the variation mode. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent troubles between the game store and the player caused by displaying the display disappointing.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the look-ahead effect is executed, the effect is switched (for example, when a predetermined number of fluctuations is reached during ST, the variation mode is changed. When there is a situation (switching the table to be referred to to make a decision), by not executing the look-ahead effect across the change of the effect, the change of the effect and the look-ahead effect are mixed and confuse the player. It may be configured to be preventable. On the contrary, when the pre-reading effect is executed across the switching of the effect, the jackpot expectation is high in the fluctuation related to the hold that triggered the effect. In addition, regarding the notice production of the consecutive villas in the hold, during the execution of the special game related to the first hit (the big hit in the non-time reduction game state), the hold that becomes the big hit in the hold (for example, the hold that is the win / loss break 1) Even if it exists, there is a hold that becomes a big hit in the hold during the execution (or fluctuation) of the special game related to the big hit in the time reduction game state without executing the notice effect of the consecutive villa in the hold. Only in some cases, it may be configured to be able to execute the pending villa notice effect.

(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 game machine related to this concept (1) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
After the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), before the certain hold is satisfied before the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that the transition condition of the game state can be satisfied due to the execution of the special game related to the hold that satisfies the variation display start condition of the identification information.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine related to this concept (2) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine related to this concept (3) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
After the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), before the certain hold is satisfied before the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that the transition condition of the game state can be satisfied due to the execution of the special game related to the hold that satisfies the variation display start condition of the identification information.
The number of divisions in the specific determination range is larger than the number of divisions in the plurality of determination ranges in the first gaming state, and the number of divisions in the plurality of determination ranges in the second gaming state is larger. , It is configured so that the number of divisions in the specific judgment range is larger.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (4) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
The number of divisions in the specific determination range is larger than the number of divisions in the plurality of determination ranges in the first gaming state, and the number of divisions in the plurality of determination ranges in the second gaming state is larger. , It is configured so that the number of divisions in the specific judgment range is larger.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (5) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
After the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), before the certain hold is satisfied before the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that the transition condition of the game state can be satisfied due to the execution of the special game related to the hold that satisfies the variation display start condition of the identification information.
In the plurality of determination ranges in a certain gaming state, when any of the candidates for the variation display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range becomes the variation display mode of the identification information, the certain determination It is configured so that the execution expectation of the special game is relatively higher than when any of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range different from the range is in the variable display mode of the identification information. Moreover, when the second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the number of random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the first gaming state is larger than the number of random numbers. (Ii) It is configured so that the number of values of the random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the game state is smaller.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (6) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
In the plurality of determination ranges in a certain gaming state, when any of the candidates for the variation display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range becomes the variation display mode of the identification information, the certain determination It is configured so that the execution expectation of the special game is relatively higher than when any of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range different from the range is in the variable display mode of the identification information. Moreover, when the second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the number of random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the first gaming state is larger than the number of random numbers. (Ii) It is configured so that the number of values of the random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the game state is smaller.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (7) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
After the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), before the certain hold is satisfied before the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that the transition condition of the game state can be satisfied due to the execution of the special game related to the hold that satisfies the variation display start condition of the identification information.
In the plurality of determination ranges in a certain gaming state, when any one of the candidates for the variation display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variation display mode of the identification information, the certain determination is made. It is configured so that the execution expectation of the special game is relatively higher than when any of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range different from the range is in the variable display mode of the identification information. Moreover, when the second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the number of random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the second gaming state is larger than the number of random numbers. It is configured so that the number of values of the random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in one gaming state is smaller.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (8) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
In the plurality of determination ranges in a certain gaming state, when any one of the candidates for the variation display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variation display mode of the identification information, the certain determination is made. It is configured so that the execution expectation of the special game is relatively higher than when any of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the determination range different from the range is in the variable display mode of the identification information. Moreover, when the second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the number of random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in the second gaming state is larger than the number of random numbers. It is configured so that the number of values of the random numbers that can be included in the certain determination range in one gaming state is smaller.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (9) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
After the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S), before the certain hold is satisfied before the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that the transition condition of the game state can be satisfied due to the execution of the special game related to the hold that satisfies the variation display start condition of the identification information.
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the hit / fail judgment is executed based on the random number related to the certain hold, and the change display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information are displayed based on the hit / fail judgment result. It is configured to be determined, and the hit / fail determination result is configured so that the result can be different between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.
Variation of identification information related to a certain hold Before satisfying the display start condition, the result of a hit / fail judgment based on the random number related to the certain hold in the first game state and the random number related to the certain hold in the second game state. Information that reveals both the hit / fail judgment result based on the above and information that can determine the type of stop identification information when the found win / fail judgment result is won are configured as hold look-ahead information.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (10) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-game unit (for example, for example) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG)
Equipped with a sub-control board S)
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) is satisfied, the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is configured so that it can be output by the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG).
When outputting the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of a certain hold, the hold look-ahead information when the first condition regarding the certain hold is satisfied or the hold look-ahead information when the second condition is satisfied is used. The first production-related information that can satisfy the predetermined condition by being specific information, the hold look-ahead information when the first condition is satisfied with respect to the certain hold, or the hold look-ahead when the second condition is satisfied. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to output second production-related information that can satisfy the predetermined condition even if the information is not the specific information.

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (11) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M) is satisfied, the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is configured so that it can be output by the information output unit (for example, the effect display device SG).
When outputting the effect-related information that suggests or notifies the existence of a certain hold, the change mode of the identification information related to the hold that satisfies the change display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold is set for a predetermined time or more. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so as to be able to satisfy the above-mentioned predetermined conditions when it is planned that the fluctuation mode does not become the fluctuation time of the above.

The pachinko game machine according to this concept (12) is
A start port (for example, the first main game start port A10) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information, and
An information output unit that can output information (for example, an effect display device SG),
A main game unit (for example, main control board M) that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub-game unit (for example, sub-control board S) that controls information output to an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).
The main game unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20) that acquires a random number based on the ball entering the start port (for example, the first main game start port A10), and
When a random number is acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means MJ20), the acquired random number is temporarily stored until the variable display start condition of the identification information is satisfied, and the hold is controlled so as to occur. Random number temporary storage means (for example, hold control means MJ30) and
When the variable display start condition of the identification information related to a certain hold is satisfied, the identification information display content determining means (for example, a game) that determines the variable display mode of the identification information and the stop identification information based on the random number related to the certain hold. Equipped with content determination means MN)
According to the determination by the identification information display content determining means (for example, the game content determining means MN), the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) changes and displays the identification information, and then stops the identification information. Identification information display control means (for example, display control means MP10) that controls display, and
When the stop identification information stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means (for example, a special game control means) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player. Special game control means MP30) and
The game states referred to when determining the variation display mode of the identification information include at least a first game state and a second game state, and when the transition condition of the game state is satisfied, the game before and after the satisfaction. It is provided with a game state transition control means (for example, a specific game control means MP50) that controls the states to be different.
When a certain hold occurs, the hold look-ahead information which is the information about the random number related to the certain hold is input to the sub-game unit (for example, before the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information related to the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured so that it can be transmitted to the sub control board S).
The transition condition of the game state is satisfied from the time when the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) to the time when the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. It is configured to get and
The range of values that the random number can take when determining the variable display mode of the identification information is divided into a plurality of determination ranges, and the random number when determining the variable display mode of the identification information falls within a certain determination range. If the value is included, one of the candidates for the variable display mode of the identification information belonging to the certain determination range becomes the variable display mode of the identification information, and is in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. In some cases, the method of dividing a plurality of judgment ranges is not the same.
When a certain hold occurs and the first condition is satisfied, the value of the random number related to the certain hold in the plurality of determination ranges in the gaming state when the certain hold occurs is Information about the included judgment range becomes hold look-ahead information.
When a certain hold occurs and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, when the plurality of determination ranges and the second gaming state are in the first gaming state. Information on a specific judgment range, which is a judgment range different from the above-mentioned plurality of judgment ranges, becomes hold look-ahead information.
One unit is from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the stop display, and when the number of repetitions of the one unit reaches a predetermined number after a certain game state is reached, the transition condition of the game state Is configured to satisfy the above, and after the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is transmitted to the sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S) until the variable display start condition of the identification information regarding the certain hold is satisfied. In addition, it is configured so that the predetermined number of times can be reached due to the execution of the one unit related to the hold that satisfies the variable display start condition of the identification information before the certain hold.
At the time of executing the special game, the variable winning opening (for example, the second major winning opening C20) that can be in the closed state and the open state can be set to an advantageous state for the player, and the special game is executed. At times, when a game ball enters a specific area (for example, specific area C22) provided in the variable winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening C20), the transition condition of the gaming state can be satisfied. It is composed and
The sub-game unit (for example, the sub-control board S)
When a predetermined condition based on the hold look-ahead information regarding a certain hold is satisfied, which is transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board M), the effect-related information suggesting or notifying the existence of the certain hold is provided. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can be output by an information output unit (for example, an effect display device SG).

M main control board, MJ game information control means MJ10 ball entry determination means,
MJ11-A 1st main game start opening ball entry determination means MJ11-B 2nd main game start opening ball entry determination means, MJ11-H auxiliary game entry opening ball entry determination means MJ11-C10 1st big winning opening ball entry determination means Means, MJ11-C20 2nd big winning opening ball entry judgment means MJ11-C22 Specific area entry judgment means, MJ20 random number acquisition judgment execution means MJ21-A 1st main game random number acquisition judgment execution means, MJ21-B 2nd main game Random number acquisition determination execution means MJ21-H Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means, MJ30 Hold control means MJ31 Hold digestion control means, MJ31j Fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means MJ32 Symbol hold means, MJ32-A First main game symbol hold means MJ32b- A 1st main game symbol holding information temporary storage means, MJ32-B 2nd main game symbol holding means MJ32b-B 2nd main game symbol holding information temporary storage means, MJ32-H auxiliary game symbol holding means MJ32b-H auxiliary game symbol Hold information Temporary storage means, MN game content determination means MN10 Win / fail lottery means, MN11-A 1st main game win / fail lottery means MN11ta-A 1st main game win / fail lottery table, MN11-B 2nd main game win / fail lottery means MN11ta- B 2nd main game win / fail lottery table, MN11-H auxiliary game win / fail lottery means MN11ta-H auxiliary game win / fail lottery table, MN20 special game transition determination means MN40 symbol content determination means, MN41-A 1st main game symbol determination means MN41ta-A 1st main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41-B 2nd main game symbol determination means MN41ta-B 2nd main game symbol determination lottery table, MN41-H auxiliary game symbol determination means MN41ta-H auxiliary game symbol Lottery table for determination, MN50 variation mode determining means MN51-A first main game variation mode determining means, MN51ta-A first main game variation mode determining lottery table MN51-B second main game variation mode determining means, MN51ta-B 2nd main game variation mode determination lottery table MN51-H auxiliary game variation mode determination means, MN51ta-H auxiliary game variation mode determination lottery table MP game progress means, MP10 display control means MP11-C 1st and 2nd main games Symbol control means, MP11t-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol fluctuation management timer MP11-H Auxiliary game symbol control means, MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol fluctuation management timer MP20-B 2nd main game start port Electric accessory Open / close control means, MP21-B second main play Technique start port Electric accessory opening / closing condition determination means MP22t-B Second main game start port Electric accessory release timer, MP30 Special game control means MP31 Condition determination means, MP32 Special game content determination means MP32ta Special game content reference table, MP33 Special Game execution means MP33-C 1st and 2nd big winning openings Electric accessory opening / closing control means, MP33c Winning ball counter MP34 Special game time management means, MP34t Special game timer MP50 Specific game control means, MP51 Probability change end condition determination means MP52 Time saving end condition determination means, MP52c Time saving number counter MB Game state temporary storage means, MB10-C 1st and 2nd main game state temporary storage means MB11b-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol information temporary storage means, MB10-H Auxiliary game state temporary storage means MB11b-H Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, MB20b Special game-related information temporary storage means MB30b Specific game-related information temporary storage means, MT information transmission control means MT10 command transmission buffer, MH prize ball payout decision Means A 1st main game peripheral device, A10 1st main game start port A11s 1st main game start port entry ball detection device, A20 1st main game symbol display device A21g 1st main game symbol display 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 opening, C11s 1st prize entrance prize detection device C11d 1st prize Mouth electric accessory, C20 2nd prize opening C21s 2nd prize opening prize detection device, C21d 2nd prize opening electric accessory H auxiliary game peripheral device, H10 auxiliary game start port H11s auxiliary game start port entry 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)
SM10 display information receiving means, SM11bf command buffer SM11bf
SM11a Command analysis means SM11a, SM11b Main side information temporary storage means SM20 Effect display control means, SM21 Decorative symbol display control means SM21n Design display content determination means, SM21ta Lottery table for determining design fluctuation content SM21b Design-related information temporary storage means , SM21t effect timer SM22 drawing hold information display control means, SM22b drawing hold information temporary storage means SM26 hold look-ahead effect execution control means, SM26k1 winning hold look-ahead effect determination means SM26k2 fluctuation start hold look-ahead effect determination means, SM26n look-ahead Effect content determination means SM26ta1 Look-ahead effect type determination table, SM26ta2 Hold display mode determination table SM23 Background effect display control means, SM23n Background effect display content determination means SM23b Background effect related information Temporary storage means, SM23c Number of consecutive villas Counter SM24 Notice effect display control Means, SM24n Notice effect display content determination means SM24b Notice effect related information Temporary storage means, SM24c Notice effect determination counter SM24c
SM24c-2 Button repeated hit counter SM24c-2, SM24t Button control timer SM24t
SM24t-2 Button press timer SM24t-2, SM25 Reach effect display control means SM25n Reach effect display content determination means, SM25b Reach effect related information Temporary storage means SM27 Lamp lighting control means SM27, SM27b Lamp control related information Temporary storage means SM27b
SM27c Lighting progress counter SM27c, SM28 Device operation control means SM28
SM28b Device control related information Temporary storage means SM28b, SM28t Device control timer SM28t
SM29 error notification control means, SM40 vs. sub-sub communication control means SM40
SM40b Sub-sub side information temporary storage means SM40b, SM40t Toggle signal reception interval timer SM40t
SM40b-2 Transmission command Temporary storage means SM40b-2, SM40bf Transmission buffer SM40bf
SM50 Sensor input information management means SM50, SM50b Sensor-related information temporary storage means SM50b
SM60 Task management means SM60, SM60c Task management counter SM60c
SS effect display means (sub-sub control unit), SS10 sub-information transmission / reception control means SS20 image display control means, SS21b image display-related information temporary storage means SG effect display device, SG10 display area SG11 decorative symbol display area, SG12 first hold display unit SG13 2nd hold display unit SB sub-input button, SBs sub-input button input detection device KH Prize ball payout control board KE Prize ball payout device

Claims (1)

A starting port where a game ball can enter and
An identification information display unit that can display identification information,
A production display unit that can display the production,
The main game department that controls the progress of the game,
With the sub-game department that controls the display of the production
With
The main game club
Random number acquisition means to acquire random numbers based on the entry into the starting port,
When a random number is acquired by the random number acquisition means, a random number temporary storage means that temporarily stores the acquired random number as a hold until the acceptance / rejection permission condition is satisfied, and a random number temporary storage means.
When the pass / fail judgment permission condition is satisfied, the pass / fail judgment means for executing the pass / fail judgment based on the random number
Based on the result of the hit / fail judgment by the hit / fail judgment means, the identification information display content determining means for determining the stop identification information of the identification information, and
Identification information display content An identification information display control means that controls the stop display of the identification information after the identification information is variablely displayed on the identification information display unit based on the determination by the determination means.
A special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player after the result of the win / fail judgment by the win / fail judgment means is a win and the identification information is stopped and displayed.
It is equipped with a game information transmission means for transmitting game information necessary for displaying the effect executed on the sub-game department side to the sub-game department side .
The sub-game club
A game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game department side,
With the effect display control means that controls the effect display contents that can be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means.
With
When there is a specific hold that satisfies the execution condition of the look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect, which is an effect based on the existence of the specific hold, can be executed.
It has multiple types of look-ahead effects,
During execution of a predetermined type of look-ahead effect among a plurality of types of look-ahead effects, the same type of look-ahead effect as the predetermined type of look-ahead effect is not executed.
The predetermined type of look-ahead effect can be executed at the same time as a specific type of look-ahead effect, which is a type of look-ahead effect different from the predetermined type.
By executing a certain type of look-ahead effect among a plurality of types of look-ahead effects, the content of the effect to be executed is suggested or notified in advance.
If there is a winning schedule hold for which the result of the winning / failing judgment in the future is scheduled to be won among the remaining holds during the execution of the special game, the winning / failing judgment permission condition regarding the winning schedule hold is satisfied. It is possible to generate a special look-ahead effect that suggests or informs in advance the content of the effect that is scheduled to be executed during the variable display of the corresponding identification information during the execution of the special game.
While the special game is being executed in which the result of the winning / failing determination is won in the normal game state and the identification information is stopped and displayed, the special look-ahead effect is not generated.
The special look-ahead effect can be generated during the execution of the special game in which the result of the winning / failing determination is won in the specific game state and the identification information is stopped and displayed.
When there is a specific hold that satisfies the execution condition of the look-ahead effect during the non-execution of the special game, it is possible to execute the look-ahead effect which is an effect based on the existence of the specific hold during the non-execution of the special game.
As the type of prefetching effect, the special and different types of look-ahead effect A is a prefetch effect, has at least said both special prefetch effect different both prefetch effect A type of look-ahead effect B,
If a specific hold occurs in a situation where a predetermined effect is displayed after the reach state is established in response to the variable display of the identification information, the look-ahead effect A is not started in that situation.
It has at least hold information A and hold information B as hold information regarding the specific hold.
The look-ahead effect A can be executed regardless of whether the hold information related to the specific hold is the hold information A or the hold information B, while the look-ahead effect B is when the hold information related to the specific hold is the hold information B. Is executable, but not executable if it is pending information A,
There are a plurality of types of display modes of the look-ahead effect A, and when the look-ahead effect A is executed, there is a tendency to select the display mode of the look-ahead effect A depending on whether the hold information regarding the specific hold is the hold information A or the hold information B. Is configured to be different
In some cases, both the look-ahead effect A and the look-ahead effect B are started to be executed during the variable display of a certain identification information, and the look-ahead effect A is started to be executed during the variable display of a certain identification information and another identification information is being displayed in a variable manner. In some cases, the look-ahead effect B may start executing.
It is possible to start the pre-reading effect A during the variable display of the identification information, triggered by the occurrence of a specific hold during the variable display of the identification information.
Even if the specific hold occurs during the variable display of the identification information, even if the pre-reading effect A is not started during the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information after the next time of the variable display of the identification information It is possible to start executing the look-ahead effect A,
When a specific hold occurs during the variable display of certain identification information, the ratio of starting execution of the look-ahead effect A during the variable display of the certain identification information and the look-ahead effect A during the variable display of the certain identification information are performed. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of starting the pre-reading effect A in the variable display of the identification information from the next time onward without starting the execution is different.

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