JP5257937B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

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  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player, and a main start opening serving as a special game transition opportunity, and a support serving as an opening opportunity for a variable member provided in the start opening. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a starter for use. In particular, in the present invention, contrary to the conventional machine, the main game is performed at the support start opening, and only when the variable member is opened based on the ball entering the support start opening, the main start opening is performed. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a special game based on the entrance of the game.

  The most popular pachinko gaming machine at present is a conventional type 1 gaming machine (a model called a “digipachi”). Here, the game contents of the first type gaming machine will be explained. First, when a game ball enters the start opening, identification information such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed on the identification information display unit for a predetermined time. Do and stop. Then, when the stopped identification information is in a predetermined mode, the game shifts to a special game in which the variable prize opening that is closed during the normal game is opened. In such a special game, there are usually a plurality of unit games (one round) in which the variable prize opening is opened or closed until a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is reached or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is reached. It is executed once (for example, 15 times). Therefore, since many current gaming machines have a function of firing about 100 shots per minute, it is possible to obtain about 1500 to 2000 shots in a single hit.

Furthermore, in order to be able to win more special games in a short time, recent pachinko machines will shift to special games in two states with different jackpot winning probabilities {predetermined probabilities (eg 1/300) There is a normal gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state that shifts to a special game with a probability higher than the predetermined probability (for example, 1/30). Then, the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state is executed in response to the transition to the special game. Under what conditions the transition to the probability variation gaming state can be roughly classified into the following patterns. The most frequent patterns are divided into a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol depending on the type of the special symbol that has caused the transition to the special game. For example, when the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol are in a one-to-one relationship, n consecutive jackpots can be expected at a rate of 100 × (½) ⁿ %. In addition, after the special game is over, there is also a model (ST machine) that shifts to the probability variation gaming state until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times regardless of the type of the special symbol. Furthermore, there is a model in which whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state is separately determined by lottery regardless of the type of special game.

  Thus, in order to be able to win more special games in a short time, the probability variation function has been adopted in the conventional machine. However, if the winning probability at the time of the probability variation game is remarkably increased as compared with that at the normal game, the number of balls to be obtained per short time becomes too large, resulting in enthusiasm. Therefore, normally, it is set to about 10 times that in the normal gaming state. As a result, even if the player enters the probability-changing game, it takes time to win the next jackpot, causing the player to become frustrated.

  Therefore, in recent years, a novel model as described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. The model described in this document is the same as the conventional machine, and is a special symbol start opening that triggers the open lottery of the special prize opening, and a variable member attached to the special symbol start opening is an open lottery trigger. And a design start port. Here, in the normal conventional machine described above, the main game is executed based on the game ball entering the special symbol start opening, and the game ball entering the normal symbol start opening supports the normal game. However, in the model described in the document, the main game is executed based on the game ball entering the normal symbol start opening, contrary to the conventional machine, and the game to the special symbol start opening The ball entry is positioned as to whether or not the continuous big hit state is continued. As described above, in the model described in the document, since the main game is executed based on the game ball entering the normal symbol start port, the winning probability at the time of the probability variation game related to the normal symbol is determined at the normal game time. Even if it is significantly improved over that of the game, the degree of gambling will be relatively low as compared with the case where the winning probability at the time of the probability variation game regarding the special symbol is remarkably improved than that at the time of the normal game. Therefore, after linking the probability variation gaming state related to the special symbol and the probability variation gaming state related to the normal symbol, the probability variation state entry rate of the special symbol is set high (for example, 90%), and the probability variation of the normal symbol By significantly increasing the winning probability in the gaming state than in the normal gaming state (for example, 1/300 in the normal gaming state and 1/1 in the probability varying gaming state), it is useless until the next jackpot is won Without taking time, it is possible to demonstrate outstanding ball-out performance in a continuous big hit state.

JP 2008-173279 A

  Here, when the variable member provided in the special symbol start port that is the main game start port based on the entrance of the game ball into the normal symbol start port that is the support start port, It is possible to enter the ball for the first time at the special symbol starter. Then, the game ball that has entered the special symbol start opening is won with a high probability (about 1/1) and shifts to a special game. At this time, since the time of the special game is very short (for example, it ends when a few balls enter with a maximum of a few seconds), all of the balls that have entered the special symbol start port when the variable member is open The special game based on the game ball is normally finished until the next time the variable member is opened. Since it is such a very short special game, a special game winning notification is not executed on the effect display device, and only a normal symbol winning notification that triggers the special game is executed.

  In this way, despite the fact that a plurality of special games are actually executed, the opening of the variable member of the bag, which is a role of a chance to shift to the special game, is shown as one big hit. However, it is not preferable that the special game, which is an original jackpot, is not notified on the effect display device that the player usually stares at. Furthermore, as described above, although the game ball that has entered the special symbol starting port is won with a high probability (about 1/1), there is a slight loss. In this case, since the player does not recognize the loss, there is a confusion about why the game winning ball does not open even though the game ball has entered the special symbol starting port. Therefore, the present invention performs a main game at the support start port, and only when the variable member is opened based on the ball entering the support start port, the special game based on the ball entering the main start port. Whether or not a special game is executed for a player in a pachinko gaming machine in which a game can be executed and the result of whether or not the variable member is released is displayed on the effect display device. An object is to provide a means for clearly recognizing whether or not.

The present invention (1)
A starting port provided with a variable member that can be in an open state and a closed state, and configured so that a game ball can enter when the variable member is in an open state and cannot enter when the variable member is in a closed state. The first game side start opening,
A first game side variable prize opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game-side random number acquisition means for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first game-side start port;
If the condition for executing the first game based on the first game random number is not satisfied, the first game random number acquired by the first game random number acquisition means is temporarily set up to a predetermined number until the condition is satisfied. First random number storage means for storing automatically,
If the condition for executing the first game based on the first game random number is satisfied, a first game side lottery execution means for executing the lottery determination based on the first game random number;
First game side special game execution control means for executing the first special game for displacing the first game side variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state when the result of the lottery by the first game side winner / lottery execution means is a win. When,
When the first special game ends, the first game side second game state is different from the first game side first game state or the first game side first game state at the time of non-special game. A first game side game state control means switchable to any one of the game states;
A first gaming department having
A second game side start opening where a game ball can enter,
A second game side lottery execution means for executing a lottery lottery based on a game ball entering the second game side start opening;
A second game-side variable member drive control means for driving and controlling the variable member to be in an open state when winning / losing lottery by the second game-side winner / lottery executing means is won;
When the first gaming side gaming state shifts to the first gaming side second gaming state, the second member on the second gaming side is likely to be relatively open compared to the second gaming side first gaming state. Second game side game state control means for shifting to the game state;
A second game part having, and
Production output means;
Effect output control means for controlling the output of the effect on the effect output means, including displaying the result of the lottery on the second game side
Production department with
A pachinko gaming machine having
When the variable member is in the open state, the first special game caused by all the game balls that have entered the first game side start port during the open time is before the variable member reaches the open time again. Configured to end, and
In the pachinko gaming machine configured so that the first game unit and the second game unit and the production unit are managed on separate boards,
The first game department
Success / failure lottery result transmitting means for transmitting information related to the success / failure lottery result on the first game side from the first game portion side to the rendering portion side
In addition,
The director
The success / failure lottery result receiving means for receiving the information transmitted from the success / failure lottery result transmitting means;
Based on the received information, the first special game execution presence / absence notifying means for controlling to directly or indirectly output the result determination result on the first game side on the effect output means.
Further comprising
The first game department
Pre-holding means for predetermining the scheduled content of the first game based on the first game random number temporarily stored in the first random number holding means
In addition,
The success / failure lottery result transmitting means transmits pre-reading information related to the scheduled content of the first game determined in advance by the holding pre-reading means to the directing unit side,
Based on the pre-read information transmitted by the success / failure lottery result transmission means and received by the success / failure lottery result reception means, it is configured to change the output content related to the production during the series of big hits on the production output means.
This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this invention is enumerated below, it supplements that it can implement without limiting to these at all.
This alternative embodiment (1) may take an open state and a closed state variable member a starting port (JP diagram starting opening the electric won game 2112) is provided, the variable member (JP diagram starting opening the electric combination thereof The first game side starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) (special drawing starting port) is configured such that the gaming ball can enter when the opening state is in the open state and is incapable of entering when the closed state. Mouth 2110),
A first game-side variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) (large winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game side random number acquisition means (special figure) for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the game ball entering the first game side start opening (special figure start opening 2110). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121),
If the condition for executing the first game based on the first game random number is not satisfied, the first game-side random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution is performed up to a predetermined number until the condition is satisfied. Means 1121) for temporarily storing the first game random number acquired, first random number holding means (special drawing holding means 1131);
A first game-side winner / lottery execution unit (a passing / failure lottery unit 1135) that executes a lottery determination based on the first game random number when the condition for executing the first game based on the first game random number is satisfied; ,
When the result of winning / losing lottery is winning, the first game side special game execution is executed, in which the first special game side variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) is displaced from the closed state to the open state. Control means (special game control means 1170);
The first game side in which the game state on the first game side in the non-special game is different from the first game side first game state or the first game side first game state in response to the transition to the first special game A first game having first game side game state control means (specific game control means 1180) capable of switching from the second game state to the first game side second game state or the first game side first game state. Part,
A second game side start port (a general start port 2210) in which a game ball can enter;
A second game side lottery execution means (win / no lottery means 1135) for executing a lottery determination based on the entrance of the game ball into the second game side start port (normal start port 2210);
A second game-side variable member drive control means (electric chew opening / closing control means 1160) for driving and controlling the variable member (special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) to be in the open state when the winning / losing lottery is won; ,
When the first gaming side gaming state shifts to the first gaming side second gaming state, the variable member (special start port electrical accessory 2112) is relative to the second gaming side first gaming state. A second game part having a second game side game state control means (specific game control means 1180), and an effect output means (effect display device) for making a transition to the second game side second game state that is likely to be in the open state. 2140)
An effect output control means (effect display control means 2150) for controlling the output of the effect on the effect output means (effect display device 2140), including displaying the result of the lottery on the second game side A pachinko gaming machine having a production part with
When the variable member (special drawing start port electric accessory 2112) is in the open state, all the game balls that have entered the first game side start port (special drawing start port 2110) during the opening time. The resulting first special game is configured so that the variable member (special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) can be ended before the opening time again,
In the pachinko gaming machine configured such that the first gaming unit and the second gaming unit and the rendering unit are managed on different boards,
The first game part is
Success / failure lottery result transmission means (information transmission means 1200) for transmitting information on the success / failure lottery result on the first game side from the first game part side to the effect part side
In addition,
The production section
A success / failure lottery result receiving means (display information receiving means 2151) for receiving the information transmitted from the success / failure lottery result transmitting means (information transmitting means 1200);
Based on the received information, the first special game execution presence / absence notification is controlled to output the result determination result on the first game side directly or indirectly on the effect output means (effect display device 2140). Means (special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e)
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising:
According to the second aspect (2), the first special game execution presence / absence notification means (special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e) satisfies the condition for executing the first game, and then relates to the first game of this time. The pachinko gaming machine according to another aspect (1), which notifies the success / failure result determined by the first game-side winner / rejection lottery executing means (the success / failure lottery means 1135) based on the first game random number.
In this separate aspect (3), the first game part is:
Based on the first game random number temporarily stored in the first random number hold means (special figure hold means 1131), a hold prefetch means for prefetching whether or not the first game random number is won {hold prefetch Control means 1133 (2)}
In addition,
The success / failure lottery result transmission means (information transmission means 1200) sends pre-read information related to the success / failure result of the first game random number pre-read by the hold pre-read means {hold pre-read control means 1133 (2)} to the effect section side. Send
The first special game execution presence / absence notification means (special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e) is transmitted by the success / failure lottery result transmission means (information transmission means 1200) and received by the success / failure lottery result reception means (display information reception means 2151). Based on the received pre-read information, the result of whether or not the first game random number temporarily stored in the first random number holding means (special figure holding means 1131) is won is notified. It is a pachinko gaming machine according to aspect (1).

Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to a more preferred embodiment of the present invention is
The first game part is
A first game side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first game identification information;
First game random number acquisition means for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first game side start port,
First game side identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the first game identification information based on the first game random number;
When the variation start condition for the first game identification information is satisfied, the first game side identification information display unit performs the first game side identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the first game side identification information display content determination means. First game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the game identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time; and
When the first game identification information is stopped in the predetermined mode, the first game side special game transfer availability determination means for determining that the transfer condition to the first special game is satisfied is provided.
The second game part is
A second game side identification information display unit capable of variably displaying and stopping the second game identification information;
Second game side random number acquisition means for acquiring a second game random number for determining the content of the second game based on the entry of the game ball into the second game side start port;
Second game side identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the second game identification information based on the second game random number;
When the variation start condition of the second game identification information is satisfied, the second game side identification information display unit performs the second game side identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the second game side identification information display content determination means. Second game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the game identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time; and
If the second game identification information is stopped in the predetermined mode, a second game-side variable member drive availability determination unit that determines that the condition for setting the variable member to the open state is satisfied is included. Yes.

According to the present invention (1), various presentation based on previous readings resulting spruce information (e.g., Battle effect of potential loss) results that can run, so possible to increase the interest of the game The effect of becoming.

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 normal symbol random number acquisition processing 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 a normal symbol display control process 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 electric chew drive determination processing 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 electric chew drive control 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 special symbol random number acquisition processing 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 symbol display 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 the special game operating condition determination process 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 special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination 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 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. 17 is a flowchart of the jackpot display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special game execution presence / absence notification control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the specific effect display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on an effect display device). FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a view showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on an effect display device). FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a special game execution presence / absence notification control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, the term “entered ball” includes both a player who does not pay out a prize ball such as a so-called “through chucker” and a player who pays out a prize ball such as a winning opening. In addition, it is preferable that the first game side start port is a winning port and the second game side start port is a through chucker. 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. “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, for the first game random number, So-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, 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 , “Symbol determined random number” to determine the stop symbol, “success symbol determined random number” to determine whether to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, May include a “winning random number” associated with opening / closing of the variable member, a “symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the second game identification information, and the like. “If the condition for executing the first game based on the first game random number is not satisfied” means that the first identification information is not fluctuating, is not in a special game, or in a waiting period after the end of the special game. Point to. Here, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols, ordinary symbols). “Based on random number” means not only when determining the result of the decision, the contents of fluctuation of identification information, stop identification information, etc. directly from the random number, but also indirectly determining from the item directly determined from the random number (For example, when the variation mode or stop symbol of the effect design on the effect display unit is determined based on the variation mode of the third identification information and the stop identification information). “Executing the lottery decision” is not limited to the case where the lottery decision is directly executed. For example, identification information (for example, “7” is hit and “−” is lost) is determined by lottery. This also includes the case where the winning lottery is executed indirectly. As described above, the “predetermined number” may acquire a plurality of types of random numbers (winning random numbers, symbol determination random numbers, etc.) by entering one ball at the start opening. This is a game content determination random number, which means that the game content determination random number is a predetermined number. “The second game side second game state in which the variable member is relatively likely to be in the open state compared to the second game side first game state” is compared with the second game side first game state. The variable member when the winning probability is high, the second game identification information is frequently stopped in a predetermined manner, the second game identification information has a short variation time, and the second game identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner. The open time of is long, or a combination of two or more thereof. “Direction” refers to the entertainment of the game through the five senses (visual effects such as effects, visual indications, lighting of lamps, auditory effects such as sound, and auditory effects such as vibration of handles and buttons). It refers to something that enhances sex. The “separate boards” may be any board on which the first game side, the second game side, and the effect side are separate, and a plurality of boards (for example, the effects on the second game side may be sub-boards on the effect side). It is not excluded to use the sub-sub board to produce the first game side. The “information regarding the lottery result” is not particularly limited as long as it relates to the lottery result. For example, in addition to the result of the lottery itself, identification information linked to the result of the lottery and information regarding a variation mode (for example, an identification code) are included. Is also included. “Direct” or “direct” in “direct” can include an indication such as “winning a special game”, and “indirect” means, for example, lighting a lamp or outputting a sound effect. Can be mentioned. Even if they are defined as different elements in the claims, they do not necessarily mean different members, and the pachinko gaming machine has a function related to the elements defined in the claims. Judgment should be made based on whether or not Furthermore, even if it is defined as one element, when there are a plurality of members having the same function, these members all correspond to the one element. The best mode of the present invention will be described below. In the best mode described below, the main game is performed at a support start port (typically a through-chucker without a ball, which is generally called a symbol start port), and a ball is entered into the support start port. Only when the variable member is in the open state, the special game based on entering the main starting port (typically, a winning opening with a ball called a special symbol starting port) is not executed. Although it is a model and is a model related to a conventional first type pachinko gaming machine, it is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional first type functions, etc.) It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a pachinko gaming machine}). In addition, it is the best mode, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  Here, before describing each component, general features (processing outline, etc.) in the gaming machine of this type (conventional machine) will be described. In the gaming machine of this type, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start port (normal symbol start gate), the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Here, for example, the normal symbol hit determination is determined as “1/100” to “1/200” in the normal symbol normal gaming state, and “1 / 1.001” in the normal symbol probability variation gaming state. "Is determined to be a win. Next, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is a win, it becomes a normal symbol hit state, a normal electric accessory (a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special symbol start opening and an open in which a game ball can enter) The member that can be changed to a state) is released, and the game ball can enter the normal electric accessory (special symbol start opening). Note that the ordinary electric accessory is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the ordinary electric accessory or when a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls have entered the special symbol starting port. . Next, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory (special symbol start opening), a special game transition determination is performed. For example, the special game transition determination is determined to be a big win at “1 / 1.001” regardless of the gaming state, and the special game transition determination process is performed in a short time (for example, 1 second). Next, when the result of the special game transition determination is a big win, a special game in which a special symbol hit state (special game state) is entered and the big prize opening is opened is executed. Since a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of 4) of game balls can be held when the ordinary electric game object is released, if the game balls enter 5 or more when the normal electric game object is opened, the special game Is executed at most (number of reserves + 1) times (for example, up to 5 times) per hit of a normal symbol. Next, the gaming state after the end of the special game is usually determined according to the attribute of the special symbol that triggered the special game. For example, when the special symbol is “7”, the game shifts to the special symbol probability variation, and when the special symbol is “4”, the program shifts to the special symbol non-probability variation. If the special symbol probability variation jackpot, the special symbol probability variation gaming state until the next special game starts (until the next special symbol variation stop display time ends) after the special game ends. (Note that there is also a type called a ST machine, in which a special symbol probability variation gaming state continues until a predetermined number of special symbols fluctuate). On the other hand, the gaming state related to the normal symbol is usually linked to the gaming state of the special symbol. Specifically, if the game state related to the special symbol is a probability variation game, the game state of the normal symbol is also a probability variation game, and normal if the game state related to the special symbol is a non-probability variation game (normal game). The game state of the symbol is also a non-stochastic game (normal game). Here, as described above, a special game is executed a plurality of times per one normal symbol. And it is designed so that the winning lottery of the next normal symbol may be performed after the special game of the plurality of times is completed. Therefore, it is the gaming state of the special symbol after the final special game is completed among the plurality of special games that determines the gaming state at the time of the success / failure lottery of the next normal symbol. If the game state related to the normal symbol after the end of the last special game is the normal symbol probability variation gaming state, the next normal symbol per determination is determined to be “1 / 1.001”, so immediately Next, the next game per normal symbol (maximum of 5 special games) will be played. That is, a game per normal symbol continues (hereinafter, such a state is referred to as “continuous mode”). Note that this type of gaming machine eliminates the difficulty of sticking by making the game per normal symbol (up to five special games) appear as one big hit (special game) (for example, with a liquid crystal effect). ing. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the 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 a hinge mechanism (not shown) 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, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. A normal symbol display device 2220, an effect display device 2140, 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. Specifically, the special figure start port 2110 includes a special figure start port entrance detection device 2111, a special figure start port electric accessory 2112, and a special figure start for opening and closing the special figure start port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the special figure start opening 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. To do. Next, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is changed to a closed state in which the game ball cannot win the special figure starting port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball can win. Note that the terms “main game” and “auxiliary game” in this specification are not terms related to actual game play, the former refers to a game directly connected to a special game, and the latter refers to a game that supports the main game. . In other words, in view of the actual game play, only the game based on the usual figure starting point is normally executed, and the game based on the special symbol is executed only when the normal symbol is won. However, in this specification, the term is used in terms of whether or not it is directly connected to a special game.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2210 has a gate structure without so-called prize ball payout, and is provided with a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2211. Here, the universal start entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general start entrance 2210, and generates the general start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the special-purpose start-opening electric accessory 2112 of the special-view start opening 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. As can be seen from FIG. 1, even when the special prize opening 2120 is in the open state, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 arranged at the upper left thereof is in the open state (FIG. 1). In the case of the middle dotted line), the gauge configuration is such that it is obstructed by the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the grand prize winning port 2120. Has been.

  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 special symbols not being executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

  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 variations held (the number of normal symbol variations not executed).

  In addition, since a normal symbol does not necessarily need to have an effect role, in this best mode, the size of the normal symbol display device 2220 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the ordinary symbol itself has an effect role, the ordinary symbol may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with normal symbols. 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 interlocked with a normal design hold lamp.

  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 in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, 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 general start port 2210 and special view start port 2110 (ie, directly with the player's profits). Main control device (main board) 1000 for performing related control) and effect display control means (sub-board) for performing display control related to various effects and information notification on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content ) 2150, an effect display device 2140 for displaying an effect that enhances the fun of the game, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with a prize at the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the upper ball tray 110, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and the upper ball tray 1 A launching device 232 that launches one game ball (storage ball) to the game area 120 one by one, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, and a power supply unit that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 290, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back 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 the 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 that information can be transmitted. ing. 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 and the like are configured by 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 present best mode, the main controller 1000 has a payout control function, but may be configured to have 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 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, normal jackpot, specific game (probability variation game in this best mode) transition jackpot, loss), information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information etc., and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes. have.

  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.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a winning random number to be described later To determine whether or not to win based on (special symbol winning random number, normal symbol winning random number), and to determine the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number The symbol content determining means 1140, the display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and the opening / closing decision of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric Chu Opening / Closing Control Unit 1160 for performing various processing, special game control unit 1170 for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game, and the current game state regarding the main game and the auxiliary game A determination as to whether or not to shift to the gaming state, a specific game control means 1180 for performing processing for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and a current gaming state [for example, a state relating to the main game {normal gaming state, specific gaming state (Probability variation game state), special game state}, state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether the gaming ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a special symbol random number based on the game ball entering the special diagram starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A special symbol random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a special symbol winning random number, a special symbol variation mode determining random number, a special symbol determining random number, or the like) A normal symbol random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 for acquiring (for example, a normal symbol winning random number, a normal symbol variation mode determining random number, a normal symbol determining random number, and the like).

  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 hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the special symbol random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random symbol variation permission is lowered. First special figure holding means 1131 for holding in special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and whether or not to temporarily store the normal symbol random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission is not down Based on the determination result, there is a general figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. 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 success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the transition to the special game when the result of the success / failure lottery of the special symbol is a win (for example, the special symbol per game flag is turned on internally). 1135a and electric symbol release determining means 1135b which determines that the special symbol start opening electric accessory 2112 is to be opened when the result is a normal symbol winning / losing lottery (for example, the flag for normal symbol is turned on internally). And a special symbol success / failure lottery table 1135c that is referred to when performing a special symbol's success / failure lottery, and a regular symbol success / failure lottery table 1135d that is referred to when performing a normal symbol. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state. In the best mode, when the gaming state related to the special symbol is the probability variation gaming state, the gaming state of the normal symbol is also set to the probability variation gaming state. Here, Table 1 is an example of the special figure winning lottery table 1135c, and Table 2 is an example of the normal figure winning lottery table 1135d.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines a special symbol stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on the acquired special symbol random number (special symbol determination random number, special symbol variation mode determination random number). Content determining means 1141 and ordinary symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a normal symbol stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on the acquired normal symbol random number (normal symbol determination random number, normal symbol variation mode determination random number) have.

Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the number of reserved balls. Furthermore, the common figure content determination means 1142 has a general figure content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to a normal symbol, and the general figure content determination lottery table 1142a. Are provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (normal game → normal figure normal game state lottery table, probability variation game → general figure probability variable game state lottery table). Here, Table 3 is an example of a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (special symbol variation mode determination table), and Table 4 is a general symbol content determination lottery table 1142a (normal symbol variation mode determination table). It is an example.

  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 symbol fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time and a normal symbol fluctuation standby time timer 1152a-2 for measuring a fluctuation standby time of the normal symbol. I have. Here, the fluctuation waiting time of the normal symbol is the time required for the special symbol change / stop and the special game related to the special symbol, which are performed up to 5 times per normal symbol, taking the longest time. It is set longer than the time to end. Therefore, the normal symbol is not normally changed during the special symbol change or the special game.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process for opening and closing the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 is satisfied (the normal symbol per flag is ON). If the condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not and the condition for opening and closing the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 are satisfied, the opening pattern of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is assisted. There is an electric chew release pattern determining means 1163 set in the game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110. doing. Here, the electric chew opening pattern determination means 1163 further includes an electric chew opening pattern determination table 1163a that is referred to when determining an opening pattern.

Here, Table 5 is an example of the electric chew release pattern determination table 1163a. It should be noted that the degree of difficulty in satisfying the execution condition of the specific effect display described later changes depending on the opening pattern (electric chew opening pattern) of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112. This will be described in the action column.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the special symbol per flag is generated). If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the special symbol has stopped in a predetermined mode and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, Special game content determining means 1172 for setting the time between rounds etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and special game executing means for executing the special game for opening the special winning opening 2120 under predetermined conditions. 1173 and special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes related to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Note that the content of the special game in the best mode is such that it ends in a short time. Specifically, the unit game that opens the special winning opening 2120 for 1.5 seconds is performed twice (two rounds).

  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 in the best mode is a probability variation for both the special symbol and the normal symbol, but is not limited to this. For example, in the special symbol, the time-saving gaming state in which the variation time is short, the variation time is long. In a normal symbol such as a time extended game state, a time shortened game state, an open time extended state, and the like can be given.

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 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 1191 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 fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 temporarily stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a normal symbol changing flag, an open extension flag, and an electric-chu open flag). Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied) Have.

  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 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, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. It has a mouth 2120 and a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has a normal symbol start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special symbol start port 2110, and a normal symbol that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Display device 2220, effect display device 2140 that performs display related to effects, including stop display of decorative symbols, display of variation display, and display of game progress during special game, and effect display that controls all display control related to effects Control means 2150.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 produces effects on the effect display device 2140 based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 includes main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing information on the main game and the auxiliary game from the main controller 1000 side (for example, normal symbol information, special symbol success / failure information). Have. 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 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 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 2152b that controls all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and the jackpot display control means 2152d that controls all the controls related to the display process of the jackpot effect on the effect display device 2140. And a special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e that controls all processes related to the notification process of presence / absence of the special game on the effect display apparatus 2140, and all controls related to the display process of the specific effect on the effect display apparatus 2140. Specific effect display control means 2152f and an effect for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect It shows relevant information has a temporary storage unit 2152C, a. In the present specification, “special game” has the same meaning as in the past, and “big hit” means a special game that is played five times at a maximum for each ordinary symbol. Therefore, the jackpot effect in this best mode is the content of the effect as if the special game played five times at the maximum is one hit.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the normal symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. The drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 and the drawing change mode for storing all the data related to the production including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the decorative design and the change mode of the decorative design Storage means 2152a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  The specific effect display control unit 2152f further includes a specific effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152f-1 for storing data (image data, moving image data, QR code, etc.) used when displaying the specific effect. doing.

  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 game peripheral device 2200 has a normal symbol start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special symbol start port 2110, and a normal symbol that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Display device 2220.

  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 be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . 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 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1800, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process which will be described later. Next, at step 1900, main controller 1000 executes an electric-chu drive control process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be 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 control process described later. Next, at step 1700, 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 normal symbol random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal symbol random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires a normal symbol random number (a normal symbol winning random number, a normal symbol variation mode determining random number, a normal symbol determining random number, etc.). Next, in step 1108, the usual figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the usual figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held. Then, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the general-purpose hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, acquires information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and sends the information to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (normal symbol display control process 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (normal symbol display control process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the general game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192a and determines whether or not the normal symbol variation standby flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192a and determines whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the common figure content determination unit 1142 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage unit 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1208, in step 1210, the general symbol content determination unit 1142 stores the random number for the normal symbol related to the current symbol variation (the normal symbol winning random number, which is temporarily stored in the temporary diagram holding information temporary storage unit 1132a). Normal symbol variation mode determination random number, normal symbol determination random number, etc.) are read out. Next, at step 1212, the winning / bad lottery means 1135 refers to the normal symbol random number lottery table 1135d based on the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the normal symbol random lottery. Next, in step 1214, the electric chew release determining means 1135b determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1214, in step 1216, the electric chew release determining means 1135b turns on the normal symbol hit flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. On the other hand, if No at step 1214, step 1216 is skipped. Next, in step 1218, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines each lottery table in the general symbol content determination lottery table 1142a based on the normal symbol random number (for example, the normal symbol determination random number, the normal symbol variation mode determination random number). , The stop symbol and the variation mode relating to the normal symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the common symbol information temporary storage means 1192b. The referenced table is determined based on the normal symbol success / failure result, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (and so on). Next, in step 1220, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits information on the normal symbol determined in step 1218 (stop symbol information, variation mode information, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1222, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152 a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1218) in the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152 a-1. Next, in step 1224, the universal symbol control means 1152 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220 according to the variation mode stored in the ordinary symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b. To do. Next, in step 1226, 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 1228, the normal time fluctuation time management unit 1152 a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152 a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1228, in step 1230, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command (definite display command) indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1232, the general symbol control unit 1152 stops the normal symbol variable display on the general symbol display unit 2221 of the normal symbol display device 2220, and the stop stored in the general symbol information temporary storage unit 1192 b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1234, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a resets the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1.

  Next, in step 1238 to step 1246, normal symbol variation waiting processing is executed (note that the processing in step 1202 is also included in the processing). Specifically, first, in step 1238, the universal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and determines whether or not the normal symbol per flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240, the normal symbol control means 1152 sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal symbol variation waiting time timer 1152a-2. Next, in step 1242, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol variation standby flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1244, the normal symbol control means 1152 refers to the normal symbol variation waiting time timer 1152a-2 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1944, in step 1946, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol fluctuation standby flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process 1800). To do. If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1244. If NO in step 1204, step 1208, step 1228, step 1238, and step 1244, the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process 1800). If No in 1206, the process proceeds to step 1228.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric chew drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, the condition determination means 1161 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 2221 of the normal symbol display device 2220 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1806, the electric chew opening pattern determination means 1163 refers to the electric chew opening pattern determination table 1163a based on the predetermined mode, and determines the opening pattern of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112. The decision information is set in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a (for example, 1 second release → 1 second closure → 5 seconds release). In step 1808 and step 1810, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release permission flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and turns off the normal symbol hit flag, and performs the next processing (electrical The process proceeds to the Chu drive control process 1900). In the case of No in step 1802 and step 1804, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive control process 1900).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive control process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and determines whether or not the electric chew release permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1902, in step 1904, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release permission flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1906, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening pattern of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 determined in step 1806 in the opening timer 1162. Next, at step 1908, the information transmission means 1200 transmits an electric chew release signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 1910, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1912, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 starts opening / closing the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, and the process proceeds to step 1916. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1902, in step 1914, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the electric chew releasing flag is on. If Yes in step 1914, the process proceeds to step 1916. Next, in step 1916, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the open timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. If Yes in step 1916, the process proceeds to step 1920. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1916, in step 1918, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the main game state temporary storage means 1191, and a predetermined number of special figure start openings 2110 (special view start opening electric accessories 2112). It is determined whether or not there was an incoming ball. If Yes in step 1918, the process proceeds to step 1920. If No in step 1918, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol random number acquisition process 1300). Next, in step 1920, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110. Next, at step 1922, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 transmits an electric chew closing signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In 1924, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol random number acquisition process 1300). In the case of No in step 1914, the process proceeds to (Special symbol random number acquisition processing 1300).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol random number acquisition processing 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 special figure starting port 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 random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special symbol random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number, special symbol variation mode determining random number, special symbol determining random number, etc.). Next, in step 1308, the special figure holding unit 1131 sets the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a together with the order information indicating what number is held. In step 1310, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131 a to obtain information on what number the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (special symbol display processing 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400). In the best mode, the reserved number information of the special symbol is configured to be transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, but may be configured not to be transmitted.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special symbol display process 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 is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination means 1141 reads the special symbol random number related to the current symbol fluctuation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1406, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the special-symbol winning / lotting table 1135c based on the special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the special symbol winning / slotting lottery. Next, in step 1408, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the special symbol per flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a, and special symbol random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, special symbol variation mode determination random numbers). The stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol are determined based on the above, and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The referenced table is determined based on the special symbol success / failure result and the number of reserved balls (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1434, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the result of special symbol lottery selected in step 1206 (special symbol success / failure information) to the effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, 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 1420, the special figure control means 1151 turns on the special symbol changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1426, 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 special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. Display control is performed with the stop symbol stored in the table as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the special symbol changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the special symbol control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special symbol changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 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 special symbol 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 1510, the specific game control means 1180 once turns off the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Here, the “probability variation flag” is a flag that indicates whether or not the gaming state of the special symbol and the normal symbol is the probability variation gaming state. Indicates that it is in a gaming state. Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the special symbol hit flag, and the next process (special game control process 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 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 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. In step 1608, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side, 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 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and 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 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 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 1642 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, when it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1173 sets a predetermined release pattern (for example, 1 second release). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 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 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1642.

  Next, in step 1642, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to determine whether or not a game ball has won in the special winning opening 2120. In the case of Yes in step 1642, in step 1644, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a big prize winning prize signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. On the other hand, if No in step 1642, the process is skipped. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, one ball) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (especially the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed. To do. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, two rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 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 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b to determine whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1652, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 14 is a main flowchart 6000 showing a general processing flow performed by the effect display control means 2150. 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 effect display control means 2150 executes a jackpot display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game execution presence / absence notification control process to be described later. In step 6500, effect display control means 2150 executes a specific effect display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 15 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 figure display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether new normal 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 2152 a-1 is based on the normal symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151 a. With reference to the variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. . It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the stop symbol / variation mode of the normal symbol) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (ie, the 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 drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6108, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the initial release end flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6108, in step 6110, the display control means 2152 turns off the initial release end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Here, the “initial release end flag” is a flag used in a special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400 described later. Next, in step 6112, the display control means 2152 refers to the normal symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is the normal symbol variation a hit variation? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6112, in step 6114, the display control means 2152 turns on the winning flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6116, the display control means 2152 turns on the hit determination process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Here, the “hit flag” and “hit determination process end flag” are flags used in the jackpot display control process 6300 described later. If NO in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200). If NO in step 6108, the process proceeds to step 6112. If NO in step 6112, the process proceeds to step 6116.

  Next, FIG. 16 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 means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, 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 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151 a and determines whether or not a normal symbol fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (big hit display control process 6300).

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process (big hit display control process 6300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the jackpot display control process according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the jackpot display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the jackpot display flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the jackpot display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306, the jackpot display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the hit determination process end flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6306, in step 6308, the jackpot display control means 2152d turns off the hit determination process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6310, the big hit display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the win flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6310, in step 6312, the jackpot display control means 2152d turns off the hit flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6314 and step 6316, the jackpot display control means 2152d turns on the jackpot display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and performs a jackpot start display on the effect display device 2140. The process proceeds to the next process (special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6302, that is, when the big hit display is being performed, in step 6318, the big hit display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the hit determination process end flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6318, in step 6320, the jackpot display control means 2152d turns off the hit determination process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6322, the big hit display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the win flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6322, in step 6324, the big hit display control means 2152d turns off the win flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6324, the jackpot display control means 2152d performs a jackpot continuation display (for example, “Continue!” Is displayed) on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to the next process (special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400). To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6322, in step 6328, the jackpot display control means 2152d performs a jackpot end display (for example, displays “Sorry!”) On the effect display device 2140. In step 6330, the jackpot display control means 2152d turns off the jackpot display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400). . In addition, also in the case of No in step 6304, step 6306, step 6310, and step 6318, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special game execution presence / absence notification control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not special symbol success / failure information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e refers to the special symbol success / failure information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. It is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e notifies (displays) on the effect display device 2140 that the special game is executed by the special symbol success / failure lottery, and the next The process proceeds to the specific effect display control process 6500. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6404, in step 6408, the special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e notifies (displays) on the effect display device 2140 that the special game is not executed depending on the special symbol winning lottery, The process proceeds to the next process (specific effect display control process 6500). In addition, also in the case of No in step 6402, the process proceeds to the next process (specific effect display control process 6500). Here, about the alerting | reporting content that a special game is performed, a battle effect is mentioned, for example. Specifically, when the teammate and the enemy character are displaying a battle while the jackpot is displayed, and a notification is made that the special game is to be executed, the teammate character wins and the special game is not executed. When notifying the effect, the presence or absence of execution of the special game is notified by performing an effect that the ally character loses. In the best mode, the presence / absence of execution of a special game is configured to be performed on the effect display device 2140. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of execution of a special game may be alert | reported by the output of a commercial sound effect.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the specific effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. Here, this process gives a privilege to the player when the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112 is open and a prize is awarded to the big prize opening 2120 during the first special game (display of a specific effect). It is a process to do. Specifically, in step 6502 to step 6510, a process is performed to manage whether or not the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is being opened, and in step 6512 to step 6524, the first special game is being performed. Processing for managing whether or not is performed, and display control processing of a specific effect is performed in Steps 6526 to 6532. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order.

  First, a process for managing whether or not the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is being opened will be described. First, in step 6502, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not an electric chew release signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506, the specific effect display control means 2152f turns on the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 6512. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6502, in step 6508, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not the electric chew closing signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6508, in step 6510, the specific effect display control means 2152f turns off the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 6512.

  Next, a process for managing whether or not the first special game is being performed will be described. First, in step 6512, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the initial release end flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6512, in step 6514, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the initial release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6514, in step 6516, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not the big winning opening release signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 6516, in step 6518, the specific effect display control means 2152f turns on the initial release flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6520, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special winning opening closing signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6520, in step 6522 and step 6524, the specific effect display control means 2152f turns off the initial release flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the initial release end flag. turn on.

  Finally, the display control process of a specific effect will be described. First, in step 6526, the specific effect display control means 2152f refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a big prize winning prize signal is received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6526, in step 6528, the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the electric chew release flag is on. In step 6530, the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the initial release flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6530, that is, in the case where the special figure start opening electric actor 2112 is open and in the first special game, in step 6532, the specific effect display control means 2152f is displayed on the effect display device 2140. The specific effect (privilege image) is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100).

  If NO in step 6504 and step 6508, the process proceeds to step 6512. If NO in step 6512, step 6526, step 6528 and step 6530, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). If No in Step 6514 and Step 6516, the process proceeds to Step 6520, and if No in Step 6520, the process proceeds to Step 6526.

  Here, in this best mode, when the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is open and the first special game is won, a special effect is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112 is open and there is a prize at the big prize opening 2120, there is a prize at the big prize opening 2120 during the first special game. In this case, a specific effect may be displayed. Specifically, in the former case, Steps 6512 to 6524 and Step 6530 in FIG. 19 are not required, and in the latter case, Steps 6502 to 6510 and Step 6528 in FIG. 19 are not required.

  Next, a characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 20 and a screen display example on the effect display device 2140 of FIG. 21, the operation according to the special game execution presence / absence notification control process 6400 will be described. As can be seen from FIG. 20, “a”, “b”, “c”, and “e” in the figure indicate that the special symbol variation is a jackpot variation, and “d” in the diagram indicates that the special symbol variation is a loss variation. Shows the case. Here, when the special symbol variation is a jackpot variation, a notification is made (displayed) that the special game is executed due to the special symbol variation (whether or not lottery). FIG. 21A shows a screen display example on the effect display device 2140 in this case. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation is a loss variation, the fact that the special game is not executed due to the special symbol variation (whether or not lottery) is notified (displayed). FIG. 21 (2) is a screen display example on the effect display device 2140 in this case.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 22 and a screen display example on the effect display device 2140 of FIG. Here, in FIG. 22 (1), “Electric Chu Opening Pattern A” is selected as the opening pattern of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, and the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is being opened and during the first special game. When the game ball does not enter the big prize opening 2120 in FIG. 22 (2), “Electric Chu Opening Pattern D” is selected as the opening pattern of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. A case where a game ball enters the big prize opening 2120 during the opening of the electric accessory 2112 and the first special game is shown. Hereinafter, FIGS. 22A and 22B will be described.

  First, the aspect of FIG. 22 (1) is demonstrated. In this aspect, since “electric chew opening pattern A” is selected as the opening pattern of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is being opened (“a” to “a ′”). The first special game is executed (“b” to “b ′”). Here, as described above, as a result of the blockage path of the special winning opening 2120 being obstructed by the opening of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112, it is difficult for the game ball to win the special winning opening 2120 in this situation. In this example, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is closed without the game ball entering the grand prize winning port 2120 under the circumstances. As a result, the specific effect (QR code) is not displayed on the effect display device 2140. If a game ball enters the grand prize opening 2120 under the circumstances, a specific effect (QR code) is displayed on the effect display device 2140. On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the big prize opening 2120 during closing of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 or during the second and subsequent special games, a specific effect (QR code) is displayed on the effect display device 2140. It is not displayed ("A" to "D").

  Next, the aspect of FIG. 22 (2) is demonstrated. In this aspect, since “Electric Chu Opening Pattern D” is selected as the opening pattern of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, the temporary closing period (“c” to “c ′”) of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is selected. And the first special game (“d” to “d ′”) is partially covered (“d” to “c ′”). Then, a game ball enters the winning prize opening 2120 during the covering period (“d” to “c ′”), and a specific effect (QR code) is displayed on the effect display device 2140 (“E”). Here, FIG. 23 is a screen display example on the effect display device 2140 in this case.

  According to the best mode, the main game is performed at the support start port, and only when the variable member is opened based on the ball entering the support start port, the game is based on the ball entering the main start port. In pachinko machines where special games can be executed, only the result of opening or closing the variable member has been displayed on the effect display device. Since the player can clearly recognize whether or not the special game is executed or not, for example, the special game is not executed when the special symbol is lost. The effect is that the player is not confused even under circumstances.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to notify the result of the success / failure after actually performing the lottery determination, it is possible to transmit the notification result to the player in real time.

  Furthermore, a special game based on the entrance to the main start port can be executed only when the main game is played at the support start port and the variable member is opened based on the entrance to the support start port. In a pachinko gaming machine that is configured so that it is difficult to win a variable winning opening in an initial (typically the first time) special game in a situation where the variable member is still open, When the variable member is still in an open state, when winning a variable prize opening, it is configured to output a specific effect in the effect output means, so that an unprecedented performance execution opportunity is given, It is possible to expand the production range of pachinko machines, and to increase the fun of the game.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first game side variable winning opening at the time of the first first special game, it is configured to determine that the specific effect output condition is satisfied, so the variable member is in the open state. There is an effect that it is not necessary to perform a transmission / reception process of information to the effect and a determination process of whether or not the variable member is in an open state. In this aspect, when the first special game is executed, it is preferable that the second and subsequent special games are executed after the variable member is not in the open state.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to select from a plurality of patterns as the opening pattern of the variable member, there is an effect that it is possible to change the difficulty level at which the specific performance execution condition is satisfied.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, every time the special symbol fluctuates, it is configured to notify (display) whether or not the special game is executed by the special symbol winning / lottery lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The information may be prefetched, and the number of special games that can be executed in the future (execution presence / absence) may be notified based on the prefetch information. In the following, description will be made centering on the differences from the best mode in the present modified example.

  First, the functional features of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the game control means 1100 reads a special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number) held in the special figure hold control means 1131 and pre-reads the result of all the holds (hereinafter referred to as “hold pre-read information”). ”) Holds pre-reading control means 1133 (2). Here, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 (2) further includes a hold prefetch information transmission unit 1133a (2) for transmitting the hold prefetch information to the effect display control unit 2150 side. The details of the hold prefetching process will be described later.

  Next, processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

  First, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. Most of them are the same as those in FIG. 10, and only steps 1436 (2) and 1438 (2) are different. Therefore, only the differences will be described. First, in step 1436 (2), the hold prefetch control means 1133 (2) uses the special symbol random numbers for all holds temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a. read out. Next, in step 1438 (2), the hold prefetch control means 1133 refers to the special symbol random determination table 1135 c based on the special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number) and the gaming state for all the holdings. Look ahead of whether or not. In step 1440 (2), the hold prefetch information transmitting unit 1133a transmits the prefetch information (all hold) to the effect display control unit 2150 side.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game execution presence / absence notification control process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6410 (2), the special game execution presence / absence notification control unit 2152e refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not the hold prefetch information has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6410 (2), in step 6412 (2), the special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152e executes the remaining number of special games on the effect display device 2140 based on the hold prefetch information. (Only information on whether or not a special game will be executed in the future may be displayed), and the process proceeds to the next process (specific effect display control process 6500). In addition, also when it is No at step 6410 (2), it transfers to the following process (specific production | presentation display control process 6500). Here, about the said alerting | reporting content, a battle effect is mentioned, for example. Specifically, when the teammate character and multiple enemy characters are performing a battle while the jackpot is displayed, and the reservation prefetch information is received, the teammate character will receive the number of reservations related to the special symbol winning. The number of remaining special games will be informed by defeating the enemy character (provided with a plurality of notification lamps, and the number of remaining special games is indicated by the number of lamps lit) You may).

  According to the present modification example, it is configured to pre-read a reserved random number and then notify the player of the presence or absence of a special game based on the pre-read information, so whether or not there is a special game that can be executed in the future. As a result of being able to notify the player and performing various effects (for example, battle effects that may cause a loss) based on the success / failure information obtained as a result of the prefetching, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1131 Special figure reservation means 1133 (2) Reservation pre-reading control means 1135 Random lottery means 1160 Electric chew opening / closing control means 1170 Special game control means 1180 Specific game control means 1200 Information transmission means 2110 Special figure start port 2112 Special figure start opening Electric accessory 2120 Big prize opening 2140 Production display device 2150 Production display control means 2151 Display information reception means 2152e Special game execution presence / absence notification control means 2152f Specific production display control means 2210 Universal figure start opening

Claims (1)

A starting opening the variable member which may take the open state and a closed state is provided, when the variable member is in the open release state Ri playing ball ball entrance capable der, when closed chain state incapable ball entrance a first game side starting opening configured to,
A first game side variable prize opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game-side random number acquisition means for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first game-side start port;
If you do not satisfy the condition for executing the first game based on the first game for the random number, until satisfying the condition, temporarily first gaming random number first game side random number acquisition means has acquired a predetermined number as an upper limit a first random number holding means for specifically stored,
If satisfied the condition for executing the first game based on the first game for the random number, and the first game side spruce lottery execution means for executing the advisability lottery based on the first game for the random number,
When spruce drawing result by the first game side spruce lottery execution means is winning, the first game side special game execution control means for the first game side variable winning hole to perform a first special game to displace from the closed state to the open state When,
When the first special game ends , the first game side second game state is different from the first game side first game state or the first game side first game state at the time of non-special game. the first game unit having a first gaming side gaming state control means capable of switching to either one of the game state,
A second game side start opening where a game ball can enter,
A second game side lottery execution means for executing a lottery lottery based on a game ball entering the second game side start opening;
If you win a spruce drawing by the second game side spruce lottery execution means, and a second game-side variable member driving control means for driving and controlling so as to the variable member open- state,
When the first gaming side gaming state shifts to the first gaming side second gaming state, the second member on the second gaming side is likely to be relatively open compared to the second gaming side first gaming state. second game unit and a second game-side gaming state control means shifts to the playing state, and the effect output means,
Includes displaying a person not drawing result in the second game side, a pachinko game machine having a rendering unit having an Starring out output control means for controlling to output the effect on Starring out output means,
If the variable member is in the open release state, the first special game due to all the gaming balls which have entered the special first game side starting opening during the opening time is, the variable member is release reopen time Is configured to be completed by
The first game unit and a second game unit and Starring out section, in the pachinko game machine configured as managed by separate substrates,
The first game department
To Starring exit side from the first game portion further has a propriety lottery result transmitting means for transmitting information regarding those not drawing result of the first game side,
Starring out portion,
And spruce lottery result receiving means for receiving the information transmitted from those not lottery result transmitting means,
Based on the received information, further have a first special game execution presence informing means for controlling to output on the output unit out directly or indirectly Starring a person not drawing result of the first game side,
The first game department
Pre-holding means for predetermining the scheduled content of the first game based on the first game random number temporarily stored in the first random number holding means
In addition,
The success / failure lottery result transmitting means transmits pre-reading information related to the scheduled content of the first game determined in advance by the holding pre-reading means to the directing unit side,
Based on the pre-read information transmitted by the success / failure lottery result transmission means and received by the success / failure lottery result reception means, it is configured to be able to change the output content related to the production during the series of big hits on the production output means <br / > A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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