JP4822329B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type that obtains a random number based on a game ball entering the starting port and shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the random number is a winning value, In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of (for example, two) variable winning openings that can be in an open state during a special game.

The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the starting port. Is a type that shifts to a special game that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state (such as a conventional “first”). Seed game machine ") (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, the main character that increases the profit state of the player during the special game is a winning prize port called a variable winning prize port. The variable prize opening is configured to perform a conversion operation in an open state in which the movable member can easily receive a ball when the solenoid is turned on (or off) and in a closed state in which the movable member does not accept the ball when the solenoid is turned off (or turned on). Has been.
Japanese Patent Application No. 3-64106

  Here, recently, pachinko machines having a plurality of (typically two) variable winning holes have appeared. In the case of a special game, one of the variable winning awards is determined by the type of winning symbol that triggered the special game, or by an internal lottery executed after the special game transfer is determined or at the same time as the transfer determination. Only the control is made to be in the open state. And in many game machines, the profit state given to a player is made different depending on which of the variable prize opening to be opened. For example, when a variable prize opening in a special game is in an open state, the number of unit games is larger than when the other variable prize opening is in an open state (for example, 15 rounds and 2 rounds) For example, the number of prize balls paid out by winning a game ball in the variable prize opening is different (for example, 15 and 7). In such models, (1) not only whether or not to win a special game transfer, but also (2) which variable prize opening will be open after the special game transfer is interesting to the player The target. However, until now, since the excitement of (2) is given to the player only when the above (1) is cleared, the opportunity to give the excitement of (2) to the player is extremely limited. It was done.

  Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the opportunity only when the special game transition is decided, but can give an excitement as to which variable winning opening will be open if the special game is won. The aim is to provide possible means.

In the present invention (1), the first variable prize that is closed in the non-special game state when the effect displayed on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) in the non-special game state has a predetermined result. In a pachinko gaming machine that can enter a special gaming state in which the mouth (first grand prize opening 2121) or the second variable prize opening (second grand prize opening 2122) is opened, an effect is displayed on the effect display unit (illustration). In the situation displayed on the display unit 2141), if it is assumed that the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, any variable winning opening is opened during the special game executed after the certain effect. At the time of the certain production ,
If the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, the first variable winning port (first big winning port 2121) or the second variable winning port that is opened during the special game executed after the effect is performed. If the result of the certain performance is not the predetermined result, the first variable prize opening (the first big prize opening 2121) or the lottery (the second big prize opening 2122) is notified in advance. The pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the second variable winning opening (second winning opening 2122) is notified in advance .

According to the present invention ( 2 ), the first variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2121) and the second variable prize opening (second big prize opening 2122) give different profit states, It is a pachinko gaming machine of the invention (1).

The present invention ( 3 ) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of displaying the effect;
A first variable winning opening (first large winning opening 2121) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A second variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2122) capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means (special drawing lottery means 1121) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110);
Effect content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining the content of the effect displayed on the effect display portion (drawing display portion 2141) based on the random number;
When the start condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) performs the effect according to the display content determined by the effect content determination unit (illustration display content determination unit 2153a-1). Effect display control means (display control means 2153) for controlling to display
When the display result of the effect is a predetermined result, the first variable winning port (first big winning port 2121) and the second variable winning port (second large), which are more advantageous to the player than in the normal game. In a pachinko gaming machine having a special game control means (special game execution means 1172) for executing a special game in which one of the prize winning openings 2122) is opened.
In a situation where a certain effect is displayed on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141), if it is assumed that the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, a special game executed after the certain effect Variable prize opening prior notification means (large prize opening notice display control means 2153c) for notifying which variable prize opening will be in an open state at the time of the certain performance.
Was further Yes,
If the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, the variable winning port advance notifying unit (large winning port notice display control unit 2153c) is in an open state during a special game executed after the effect. When the first variable winning opening (first big winning opening 2121) or the second variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2122) is notified in advance, while the result of the certain effect is not the predetermined result Notifies in advance of the first variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2121) or the second variable prize opening (second big prize opening 2122) by lottery.
A pachinko game machine, wherein a call.

In the present invention ( 4 ), the first variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2121) and the second variable prize opening (second big prize opening 2122) give different profit states, It is a pachinko gaming machine of the invention (3) .

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, the “non-special game state” means a game state in which a special game lottery advantageous to the player is performed, and not only a normal game state but also a lottery to a special game transition with a higher probability than the normal game state. And a specific game such as a time-saving game in which a lottery to shift to a special game is performed in a shorter time than the normal game state. “Direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game, and examples thereof include moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures and photos, or combinations thereof. Specifically, there can be mentioned a change display and stop display of identification information, and a notice display that informs or suggests the change display or stop display of the identification information in advance. Here, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, characters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols and special symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Notification” refers to making a player know through the five senses, and examples thereof include visual notification (display) and auditory notification (sound). “Give different profit states” means, for example, not only when the number of winning balls paid out based on the number of game balls entered into the first variable winning opening and the second variable winning opening is different, When the conditions to be different are different (for example, the upper limit value of the number of balls entered, the time of the open state, the number of rounds), or the profit state after the end of the special game is different {for example, a special game in which one winning opening is opened It also includes the transition to the normal gaming state after the completion of the game, and the transition to the specific gaming state (for example, the probability variation game, the time shortening game) after the special game in which the other prize opening is opened. . “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings that a winning ball pays out, but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes so-called “through-chuckers” and winning holes. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, a so-called “ “Basic random numbers”, specifically, “Winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “Variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “Design symbols for determining the stop symbol” “Determined random number” and “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining the stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, determining the special symbol directly from the random number and determining the decorative symbol from the special symbol).

  According to the present invention (1) and (4), it is not limited to an opportunity that only a special game transfer is decided, and if a special game is won, which variable winning opening will be open. It is possible to give a feeling of excitement. Furthermore, since the contents of the notification of the winning award can be determined and executed independently of the effects related to the transition of the special game, there are a plurality of excitement feelings based on the effects and excitement feelings based on the notifications. It is possible to provide a player with a different sense of excitement independently. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention (2) and (5), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, it is in the form of notifying which variable winning opening is open in advance, so that the firing intensity can be changed from before the special game. It is possible to change according to the position of the winning opening, and even when lost, it is configured to notify that any variable winning opening can be opened by lottery. There exists an effect that it can give reliably.

  According to the present invention (3) and (6), in addition to the above-described effects, the first variable prize opening and the second variable prize opening are configured so that the profit states to be given are different, so for the player As a result of increasing the importance of which variable winning opening is in the open state, there is an effect that the significance of prior notification is further enhanced.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below is a conventional first-type pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines (for example, a conventional gaming machine having two functions of the first type, It is also within the scope of the present invention to be applied to a gaming machine having one type 1 function and a conventional type 2 function. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, and various general winning ports, as well as a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special drawing start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. In addition, the game ball entering the regular prize winning port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, the big prize opening 2120 includes a first big prize opening 2121 and a second big prize opening 2122. Here, the first big prize opening 2121 and the second big prize opening 2122 have a horizontal rectangular shape in which one of them is opened as a “big hit” when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, located in the upper left (upper right). Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122) includes a first incoming ball detection device 2121a (second incoming ball detection device 2122a) for detecting the incoming ball of the game ball, The first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b) and the big prize opening solenoid 2330 (large prize opening solenoid 12330) for opening and closing the first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b) are provided. . Here, the first pitch detection device 2121a (second pitch detection device 2122a) is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first grand prize port 2121 (second grand prize port 2122). The first grand prize opening entrance information (second big entrance entrance information) that indicates the entrance at the time of the ball is generated. The first electric accessory 2121b (second electric accessory 2122b) is an open state in which the game ball cannot easily win or is difficult to win in the first grand prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122). The first big prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122) is varied in the state.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

  Note that the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, and in the best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs a change display and a stop display of the effect image including the decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the special symbols, and also performs a notice display at the time of the change display. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols that are not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 120 or the game area, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). The main control device 1000, the effect display control means 2150 for performing display control related to various effects on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest Prize ball payout comprising a device 2140, a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, and a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with a prize at each prize opening. A mechanism (set base) 210, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110 are launched into the game area 120 one by one. Shooting device 232, launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of launch device 232, power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. Is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to a game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so as to communicate information. Yes. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 has a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game / auxiliary game, and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Information transmission means for transmitting information related to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). The lottery means 1120 for acquiring each random number, the hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and each symbol based on each random number Symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.), display control means 1150 for controlling the variation and stop display of each symbol, and the electric function of the special symbol start port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the object 2112; a special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game; A determination of which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and a current gaming state {for example, a state related to the main game (Normal game state, specific game state, special game state), states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, special games A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the game state (for example, the number of rounds and winning information). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start port entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start port 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance port 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the lottery means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result the random number (for example, winning random number, Special drawing lottery means 1121 for obtaining a variation mode decision random number, special symbol decision random number, and the like, and a normal figure lottery means 1122 for judging whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be obtained and obtaining the random number based on the judgment result And have.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a which is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a different table for each hit / losing. The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → special drawing normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, probability variation game → special figure probability variation game). State lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, and a special figure. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1911 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1911 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently changing (a special symbol satisfying a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 also temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1192a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied).

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a first state that is in a closed state during a normal game, and an open state under a predetermined condition during a special game. The special winning entrance 2120 and the second grand prize winning port 2122, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing special symbols, and displaying a special symbol indicating that a special game has been stopped and displayed. It includes an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, including a display indicating the progress of the game during the game, and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect. It should be noted that the “production” relates to display of only information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, and the information and the operation signal from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2153 for effect display control in 2140. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that manages all control related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and the situation where the decorative symbol is changing, if the change results in a special game (specific) In particular, the prize winning hole notice display control means 2153c for notifying which winning opening will be opened in advance during the fluctuation in the case of stopping at the jackpot symbol as a result of the fluctuation, and the fluctuation In this case, there is an effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the fluctuation.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination unit 2153a-1 and the drawing variation mode storage unit 2153a-2 for storing data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) relating to the decoration symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration symbol are further provided. Have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the special prize opening notice display control means 2153c is either the special prize opening notice display enable / disable judging means 2153c-1 for determining whether or not to perform the notice display of the special prize opening. It has a big prize opening notice display content determination means 2153c-2 for determining the notice contents of whether or not to make a notice of the open state of the big prize opening.

  Here, when determining whether the advance notice display is possible and the contents of the advance notice display, for example, the modes shown in the following table may be adopted. In the following example, there are four modes, no prior notice is given regardless of whether or not, “Mode 0”, and the first big prize opening where probability change is fixed is easily noticed in advance when it loses (70%) “Mode 1”, “Mode 2” in which the first big winning opening where the probability variation per unit is fixed and the second big winning port where the normal unit is fixed are preliminarily notified at the same frequency when losing, and the first per probability variation are determined The 1st prize opening is composed of “Mode 3” which is difficult to be notified in advance (30%) at the time of losing. In such a framework, the winning prize advance notice display possibility determination unit 2153c-1 acquires the first random number for advance notice (0 to 255) for each change, and executes the mode transition determination. And, in the case of prior notice, the special winning opening notice display content determining means 2153c-2 informs the big winning opening that is actually open at the time of hitting, and acquires the second random number (0 to 3) for advance notice when lost. In the above, the determination according to the mode is performed. However, the prior notification method is not limited to this example. For example, the advance notification method may be configured so that advance notice is given in any case, or the distribution at the time of loss is regularly (for example, the first large size). You may comprise so that a winning opening and a 2nd big winning opening may be alert | reported alternately. Furthermore, in the case of prior notice at the time of winning, in the best mode, it is configured to always notify the true big winning mouth, but it is configured to notify the true big winning mouth only when winning by lottery. Alternatively, it may be configured to set a mode that does not necessarily notify the true big prize opening.

  Next, FIG. 24 shows an example of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. First, the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is a decorative symbol management table that is an area for temporarily storing information on the variation mode and stop symbol currently being executed during normal games and specific games, and currently being executed. And a prize winning hole notice content management table for managing information related to the notice of the prize winning notice relating to the fluctuation. In addition, in addition to having a management table for normal notice and a management table for special games, for example, the decorative symbol management table is currently being executed in addition to the illustrated stop symbol. The type of variation mode, the variation time, and the reliability are also temporarily stored, but these are omitted for easy understanding. Thus, specifically, taking FIG. 24A as an example, in this example, the symbol is currently changing, and after the end of the change, it is decided to stop at a probability change of “777”. And, regarding the big prize opening notice, since it is the current mode 0, it can be seen that the big prize opening notice display is prohibited on the effect display device.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display stop and change of normal symbols, and have.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to the effect display control means 2150 so as to be able to transmit information. . That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the general drawing lottery means 1122 refers to the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the holding ball is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal symbol lottery means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the information on what number of the holding is made. The process proceeds to (Electric Chu Drive Determination Process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of short-time games, in the case of normal games). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general figure holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132 a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal figure control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in the step 1216 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110, and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure lottery means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure lottery means 1121 acquires game content decision random numbers (winning random numbers, variation mode decision random numbers, special symbol decision random numbers, etc.), and the special figure holding means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information indicating whether the eye is on hold. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special symbol display process (+ specific game end determination process) in step 1400}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  Next, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads out the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1417, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the game control means 1100 turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state in the effect display control means 2150. To the side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. Then, in step 1640, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the stop special symbol that has triggered the special game is per probability change. In the case of Yes in step 1640, in step 1642, the special game executing means 1172 sets the pattern that the first big prize opening is released in the special game in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1640, that is, in the case of normal winning, in step 1644, the special game executing means 1172 temporarily stores the special game-related information in a pattern that the second big prize opening is released at the time of the special game. The setting is made in the means 1191c, and the process proceeds to Step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1621, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a signal indicating that the special winning opening has been opened to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and drives the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120 set, Control goes to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1629, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a signal indicating that the special winning opening has been closed to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 12 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 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the probability variation or not, that is, referring to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 is per probability fluctuation. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next processing (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6300, the special prize opening notice display control means 2153c executes a special prize opening notice generation determination process described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes the special game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 manages the determination information in the decorative symbol management of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store in the table. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ). In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. In step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6236, the big prize opening notice display control means 2153c turns off the “notice determination completion flag” in the big prize opening notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (large The process proceeds to a winning opening notice content determination display process 6300).

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6230, and if NO in step 6204 and step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (large winning opening notice content determination display process 6300).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the big prize opening notice generation determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the special winning opening notice display control means 2153c refers to the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the decoration symbol is changing on the effect display device 2140. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the big prize opening notice display control means 2153c refers to the big prize opening notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “notice determination completion flag” is off. It is determined whether or not there exists, that is, whether or not the advance notice is possible and the situation has not been determined yet. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306, the winning prize advance notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 acquires the first random number for advance notice. Then, in step 6308, the winning prize notice display permission determination unit 2153c-1 determines that the obtained random number is the mode transition value (“0” → mode 0, “50” → mode 1, “100” and “150” → It is determined whether or not the mode 2 is “200” → mode 3). Update to mode. Next, in step 6310, the winning prize opening notice display possibility determination unit 2153c-1 refers to the big winning opening notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the current mode is “mode 0”. No, that is, it is determined whether or not it is a mode in which advance notification of a special winning opening is prohibited. In the case of Yes in step 6310, in step 6312, the special prize opening notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 refers to the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the stop design is a winning design. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the special winning opening advance notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 refers again to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the winning symbol is a symbol per probability variation. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6314, in step 6316, the winning prize opening notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 accesses the big winning opening notice content management table of the production display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and as the winning prize notice notice content. The notification of the first winning prize opening is set, and the notice display control means 2153c of the winning prize opening displays a message “focus on the first winning prize opening” on the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to Step 6324. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6314, in step 6318, the big prize opening notice display possibility determination means 2153c-1 accesses the big prize opening notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and wins a big prize. The notice of the second winning prize opening is set as the notice content of the mouth, and the notice display control means 2153c of the winning prize opening displays a message “Attention to the second winning prize opening” on the effect display device 2140. Transition.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6312, that is, if the stop symbol is lost, in step 6320, the special winning opening notice display possibility determination unit 2153 c-1 acquires the second random number for advance notice. Then, in step 6322, the big prize opening notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 refers to the big prize opening notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, confirms the current mode, and Based on the acquired random number, the first grand prize winning mouth or the second big prize winning mouth is determined as the special winning opening notice content, and the determined content is set in the big winning prize notice content management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. At the same time, the special winning opening notice display control means 2153 c displays a message “Attention to the first big winning opening” or “Attention to the second big winning opening” on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to Step 6324.

  As a result, whether or not the notice of the winning a prize opening, the contents of the notice and the notification thereof have been completed, in step 6324, the award winning notice notice availability determination means 2153c-1 determines the notice of the winning a prize in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The management table is accessed, the “notice determination completion flag” is turned on, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6500). In the case of No in Step 6302 and Step 6304, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500), and in the case of No in Step 6310, the process proceeds to Step 6324.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6504, in Step 6506 and Step 6508, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 6510, the display control unit 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 6514. In step 6516, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510, and if NO in step 6504 and step 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the flow until the decorative design starts to change will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the player rotates the handle 116 clockwise, the game ball is released to the game area 120. Then, when the game ball that has flowed down wins the special figure starting port 2110, the special symbol starts to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 and the decorative symbol is displayed on the design display unit 2141 in conjunction with the special symbol. Starts changing display (three arrows in the figure indicate that three decorative symbol rows are in a changing state). Here, based on the game content determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the special figure starting port 2110 (more precisely, based on the variation mode and stop pattern of the special symbol determined based on the random number), The decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol have already been determined internally, and the determined contents are temporarily stored in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, examples of effect display in each mode will be sequentially described.

  First, an effect display example in “mode 0” will be described. In this mode, even if it is decided to stop at the winning symbol internally, the special winning opening that will be open during the special game based on the winning is not notified in advance. 18 and 24 will be described in detail. As can be seen from FIG. 24A, the decorative symbol management table stores “777” as a stop symbol, and the first grand prize is won. Even though it is determined that the mouth is open, as shown in FIG. Then, under such a situation where the big prize opening notice is not made, the decoration pattern changes, and after stopping at “777” as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the first big prize opening is opened. Transition to special games. Another example will be described with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 24. As can be seen from FIG. 24B, “888” is stored as a stop symbol in the decorative symbol management table, and the second big prize opening In spite of the fact that it is determined that the game will be released, as shown in FIG. Then, under such a situation where the big prize opening notice is not made, the decoration pattern changes, and after stopping at “888” as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the second big prize opening is opened. Transition to a special game.

  Next, an example of an effect display in “Mode 2” in which advance notice of a special winning opening is performed will be described. In this mode, if it is decided to stop at the winning symbol internally, it will be notified in advance of the big winning opening that will be open at the time of special game, and if it is decided to stop internally at the lost symbol Is notified by lottery (first big prize opening: second big prize opening = 1: 1). Therefore, the case where it is decided to stop at the winning symbol internally will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 24. As can be seen from FIG. Since “777” is stored as a stop symbol and it is determined that the first grand prize opening will be opened, as shown in FIG. 20A, “Attention will be paid to the first big prize opening!” As shown in FIG. The prior notice is made. Then, in such a situation where the big prize opening notice is made, the decoration pattern changes, and after stopping at “777” as shown in FIG. 20B, the first big prize opening is in the open state. Transition to a special game. Another example will be described with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 24. As can be seen from FIG. 24 (e), “888” is stored as a stop symbol in the decorative symbol management table, and the second big prize opening Since it has been determined that will be released, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), prior notice is made that “attention to the second prize winning opening!” At the time of change. Then, in such a situation where the grand prize opening notice is made, the decoration pattern changes, and after stopping at “888” as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the second big prize opening is opened. Transition to a special game.

  Next, a specific description will be given of the case in which it is decided to stop at a lost symbol internally with reference to FIGS. 22 and 24. As can be seen from FIG. Since the lost symbol “737” is stored as the stop symbol, a lottery is executed, and as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 22A, in advance, “Look at the first big prize opening!” An announcement is made. Then, under the situation where such a big prize opening notice is made, the variation of the decorative design is finished, and as shown in FIG. Another example will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24. As can be seen from FIG. 24 (f), the decorative symbol management table stores a lost symbol “858” as a stop symbol, so that the lottery is selected. As a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), prior notice that “attention to the second prize winning opening!” Is made at the time of change. Then, under such a situation where the big prize opening notice is made, the variation of the decorative design is finished, and as shown in FIG.

  According to this best mode, it is not limited to the occasion when the special game transition is decided, but it gives excitement as to which variable winning opening will be open if the special game is won. Is possible. Furthermore, since the contents of the notification of the winning award can be determined and executed independently of the effects related to the transition of the special game, there are a plurality of excitement feelings based on the effects and excitement feelings based on the notifications. It is possible to provide a player with a different sense of excitement independently. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, since it becomes a form that notifies in advance which variable winning opening will be open at the time of winning, it becomes possible to change the launch intensity according to the position of the variable winning opening before the special game, Since it is informed that any of the variable winning openings can be opened by lottery even at the time of losing, the above-mentioned excitement can be surely imparted.

  Furthermore, since the profit status granted is different between the first variable prize opening and the second variable prize opening, the importance of which variable prize opening is open for the player is increased. As a result, there is an effect that the significance of prior notification is further enhanced.

  In the best mode, the game state after the special game is finished is different between when the first variable prize opening is opened and when the second variable prize opening is opened. However, as a method of profit difference between the two variable prize openings, for example, the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the number of game balls entered into the first variable prize opening and the second variable prize opening may be different. You may comprise so that the conditions (for example, the upper limit of the number of balls entered, the time of an open state, and the number of rounds) may differ when the conditions for an opening state of a mouth differ.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the big prize opening notice content determination display process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an example of a screen (decorative pattern) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a screen example (decorative pattern) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is an example of a screen (decorative pattern) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a screen example (decorative pattern) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is an example of a screen (decorative pattern) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a screen example (decorative symbol) displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is an example of the notice content storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1121 Special drawing lottery means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure starting port 2121 First big prize port 2122 Second big prize port 2141 Drawing display unit 2153 Display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content decision unit 2153c Display control means

Claims (4)

When the effect displayed on the effect display unit in the non-special game state has a predetermined result, the special game in which the first variable winning port or the second variable winning port that is in the closed state is open in the non-special game state In a pachinko machine that can shift to a state, if a certain effect is displayed on the effect display unit, assuming that the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, it is executed after the certain effect. Which variable winning a prize opening will be open at the time of a certain special game ,
When the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, while notifying the first variable winning port or the second variable winning port that is in an open state at the time of a special game executed after the effect, When the result of the certain effect is not the predetermined result, the first variable winning port or the second variable winning port is notified in advance by lottery.
Pachinko game machine, wherein a call.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first variable winning opening and the second variable winning opening provide different profit states.   A starting opening where game balls can enter,
  An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
  A first variable winning opening that can be in an open state and a closed state;
  A second variable winning opening that can be in an open state and a closed state;
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the start opening,
  Production content determination means for determining the content of the production displayed on the production display unit based on the random number;
  When the start condition of the effect is satisfied, an effect display control unit that controls to display the effect on the effect display unit according to the display content determined by the effect content determination unit;
  When the display result of the effect is a predetermined result, a special game in which one of the first variable prize winning opening and the second variable prize winning opening is opened, which is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game. Special game control means to execute and
In a pachinko machine having
  In the situation where a certain effect is displayed on the effect display unit, if it is assumed that the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, which variable winning a prize opening is used during the special game executed after the certain effect Variable winning award pre-notification means for notifying at the time of the certain production whether it is in the open state
Further comprising
  If the result of the certain effect is the predetermined result, the variable winning port advance notification means is configured to open the first variable winning port or the second variable when the special game is executed after the effect. While notifying the winning opening in advance, if the result of the certain effect is not the predetermined result, the first variable winning opening or the second variable winning opening is notified in advance by lottery.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the first variable winning opening and the second variable winning opening give different profit states.

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