JP2006187353A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem of a pachinko game machine wherein the internal process is complicated because a process of displaying jackpot patterns and a process of displaying an effective line must be separately executed during a special game. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine has a display control means capable of executing such control that whether a prescribed combination of patterns as the initiator for the shift to the special game belongs to a first group or to a second group is integrally displayed in such a mode as correlated to the effective line on which the prescribed combination is formed at arbitrary timing during the special game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine capable of shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a stop display is performed after the identification information is changed for a predetermined time on the display and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. .

  In recent years, on a display such as a liquid crystal display, a symbol called identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time in various interesting ways, and then the symbol is stopped, and the stop symbol becomes a predetermined mode (for example, “777”). ), The type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is the most popular pachinko gaming machine at present. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.

  Here, in general, the symbols are arranged in an orbitable row (endless shape, spiral shape) (for example, consecutive numbers “... 0-1-2-3-4-5-6”). −7-8-9-0-1...)), A part of the row is always displayed on the display. That is, when the symbol is stopped, a part of the column is displayed on the display, and in a symbol variation state, the column is displayed on the display in a state where a part of the column is displayed on the display. Display to move to.

  Usually, there are three columns (the first column to the third column), and in many cases, after all the columns are changed, the symbol variation of the first column, the second column, and the third column is stopped in order. The pattern is adopted. At this time, when the symbols in the second row are stopped and the stop symbols in the first column and the second column are the same on the active line, a specific arrangement (a big hit arrangement) is required depending on the remaining symbols in the third row. In this state, an effect that enhances the player's expectation is performed by setting the symbol variation in the third row longer than usual.

By the way, the number of effective lines in the display is often 1 column (for example, horizontal or vertical) or 5 columns (for example, 3 vertical columns and 2 diagonal rows). For example, there are a small number of models such as one horizontal row and two diagonal rows. In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, during the special game, an LED lamp or the like provided on the display or in the game area displays the big hit symbol and the effective line in which the symbol is aligned. Alternatively, as shown in Patent Document 1, only the jackpot symbol is displayed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-151245

  However, the conventional display method basically displays the jackpot symbol and the effective line separately as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is necessary to separately perform the process of displaying the jackpot symbol and the process of displaying the effective line, and there is a problem that internal processing becomes complicated. Furthermore, depending on the game store, the game continuation condition may be determined based on the combination of the jackpot symbol and the effective line. In this case, the jackpot symbol and the effective line for both the game store and the player side. There is a hassle of checking each separately. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which the above problems are eliminated.

The present invention (1) provides a variable display section (decorative symbol display section) for each of the plurality of identification information strings in a situation where there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols and blank symbols). 14b), the identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) constituting a part of the identification information sequence is formed on a plurality of effective lines formed on the variable display part (decorative symbol display part 14b). ) Is stopped and displayed on the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) and the identification information (decorative symbol) stopped and displayed on at least one of the effective lines is the first combination. In the case of a predetermined combination belonging to a group (probability variation symbol) or a second group (ordinary symbol), a decision to shift to a special game that is advantageous to the player is made. In the case of a predetermined combination belonging to (symbol), a special game transition decision is made to determine that a more advantageous situation is established for the player than in the case of the predetermined combination belonging to the second group (normal symbol) In a pachinko gaming machine comprising means (special game transition determining means 110) and special game executing means (special game executing means 140) for executing the special game,
When the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) is in the special game, the predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the special game at any timing is the first group (probability variation symbol) and the first It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it can perform control to integrally display which of two groups (normal symbols) belongs to in association with an effective line on which the predetermined combination is formed.

  According to the present invention (2), the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) is arranged in 3 × 3, each of which can be lit in at least a first pattern and a second pattern. When the predetermined combination belongs to the first group (probability variation symbol), three lamp images on the effective line are displayed as the first lamp image. When the predetermined combination belongs to the second group (ordinary symbol), control is performed so that the three lamp images on the effective line are lit in the second pattern. 1) Pachinko machine.

  The present invention (3) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (2), wherein the first pattern and the second pattern are different colors (red and blue).

  In addition to the present inventions (1) to (3), the following aspects may be arbitrarily combined.

Aspect 1-1 is a situation in which there is at least one identification information sequence composed of a plurality of first identification information (decorative symbols) and second identification information (blank symbols) existing between the first identification information, One or a plurality of effective lines (5 lines) formed on the variable display unit (decorative symbol display unit 14b) after the at least one identification information column is variably displayed on the variable display unit (decorative symbol display unit 14b). Display control means (decorative symbol display control) for controlling to stop and display the first identification information (decorative symbol) and / or the second identification information (blank symbol) constituting a part of the identification information string Means 320) and the combination of the first identification information (decorative symbol) that is stopped and displayed on at least one of the active lines is a predetermined combination, In pachinko machine equipped with a special game transfer determination unit may transition (special game transfer determination unit 110) to an advantageous special game I,
When the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) is in the variable display state, the second identification information (blank symbol) is not displayed, and the identification information sequence is stopped and displayed. When in the state, the pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that switching control for making the second identification information (blank symbol) a display state can be performed.

  In the aspect 1-2, when any one of the identification information strings is in a variable display state, the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) has all the second identification information ( The invention (1) in which the second identification information (blank symbol) can be controlled to be in the display state when all of the identification information strings are in the stop display state when the blank symbol) is hidden. ) Pachinko machines.

  Aspect 1-3 is a second identification information non-display command when the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) sets the second identification information (blank symbol) in the identification information sequence to the non-display state. When the second identification information (blank symbol) in the identification information string is set to the display state, second identification information display control command transmission means (display control command transmission means for transmitting a second identification information display command) 340) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2).

Aspect 2-1 is a situation in which there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols and blank symbols), and a variable display portion (decorative symbol display portion 14b) for each of the plurality of identification information strings. ), The identification information (decorative symbols and blanks) constituting a part of the identification information sequence on one or a plurality of effective lines formed on the variable display portion (decorative symbol display portion 14b). When the combination of the display control means (decoration pattern display control means 320) for controlling to stop and display the symbol) and the identification information (decoration symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the effective line is a predetermined combination, the player In a pachinko gaming machine provided with special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) that can shift to a special game advantageous to
The display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) selects a movable object (track object) whose inside cannot be visually recognized at the timing immediately before or after at least one of the plurality of identification information strings ends or ends the variable display. After appearing in the variable display unit (decorative symbol display unit 14b) and storing a part or all of the plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) constituting the column in the movable object (track object), A pachinko gaming machine that executes identification information change control in which a part of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) is discharged from the movable object (track object) and arranged on the effective line.

  In the aspect 2-2, the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) executes the identification information change control, and the reach that can be the predetermined combination depending on the stop display contents of the identification information string that is still in the variable display. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) that performs reach fluctuation state forced construction control for shifting to a fluctuation state.

  In the aspect 2-3, the display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 320) controls the identification information change when the movable object (track object) leaves the variable display unit (decorative symbol display unit 14b). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2).

Aspect 3-1 is a situation in which there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information (decorative symbols and blank symbols), and a variable display section (decorative symbol display section 14b) for each of the plurality of identification information strings. ), The identification information (a part of the identification information string) is formed on one or a plurality of effective lines (5 lines) formed on the variable display section (decorative symbol display section 14b). The combination of the display control means (decoration pattern display control means 320) for controlling to stop and display the decorative symbol and the blank symbol and the identification information (decorative symbol) stopped and displayed on the effective line is a predetermined combination. A pachinko gaming machine comprising special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) that can shift to a special game advantageous to the player, Is a pachinko gaming machine that is a multi-stage variation display mode consisting of a plurality of stages from a state where at least one of the identification information strings is fluctuating to a state where at least one of the identification information strings is temporarily stopped In
When the change mode is the multi-stage display mode, the display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 320) determines the contents of the temporary stop at each stage constituting the multi-stage display mode, In a stage other than the final stage, at least one of the temporarily stopped identification information strings is completely deleted from the variable display part (decorative symbol display part 14b), while a new identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information is created. The pachinko gaming machine is configured to perform effective line restructuring control that appears as an element for forming a new active line.

Aspect 3-2 is a case where the predetermined condition is a combination of identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) temporarily stopped on any of the active lines, where the predetermined aspect is If the at least one temporarily stopped identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) constituting the combination is predetermined identification information (decorative symbol) other than the identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol), the predetermined information It is an aspect that becomes a combination,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 320) deletes the identification information string including the at least one temporarily stopped identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol). Regarding the combination of identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) temporarily stopped on any one of the effective lines, the predetermined condition includes at least one temporarily stopped identification information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) constituting the combination. When the identification information is another identification information (decorative symbol), the predetermined combination is obtained. In this case, the display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 320) identifies the at least one temporarily stopped identification. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), in which an identification information sequence including information (decorative symbol or blank symbol) is deleted.

  Aspect 3-3 is configured so that the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) causes a new identification information sequence to appear on the face of the identification information sequence to be deleted. 2) Pachinko machines.

  In mode 3-4, the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) inverts at least a part of the region of the image data of the plurality of identification information sequences to thereby generate image data of the new identification information sequence. The inventions (1) to (1) are configured to perform reverse image generation control for generating a plurality of identification information strings and to move and control the plurality of identification information strings and the new identification information strings in opposite directions. 3) Any one of the pachinko gaming machines.

  Aspect 3-5 is that the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) displays a vehicle object as the identification information (decorative symbol) and moves the plurality of identification information strings on the lane in the same direction. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (4) is configured to perform display control for moving the new identification information string on a lane opposite to the lane.

Aspect 4-1 has a variable display section (decorative symbol display) for each of the at least one identification information sequence in a situation where there is at least one identification information sequence composed of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols and blank symbols). After the variable display in the part 14b), the identification information (decorative pattern) constituting a part of the identification information sequence on one or a plurality of effective lines formed in the variable display part (decorative symbol display part 14b) When the combination of the display control means (decorative symbol display control means 320) for controlling the stop display of the identification information (decorative symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the effective line is a predetermined combination, In a pachinko gaming machine comprising special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) that can shift to a special game advantageous to the player,
The display control means (special game transition determining means 110)
A real object determining means (real object determining means 323b) for determining a real object with a real object as a motif;
For determining the display timing and display position of the real object, and for determining the behavior that the real object gives to the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the attribute of the real object that is the motif of the real object Real object detailed content determining means (real object detailed content determining means 323c);
Real for sequentially transmitting commands related to the display of the real object according to the contents determined by the real object determining means (real object determining means 323b) and the real object detailed content determining means (real object detailed content determining means 323c) A pachinko gaming machine having object display control command transmission means (display control command transmission means 340).

  In aspect 4-2, when the real object (pylon, cow, horse dung, snowman) blocks the movement of the object in the plane direction, the display control command transmission unit (display control command transmission unit 340) Based on the existence of real objects (passage object, cow object, horse dung object, snowman object) related to the object (pylon, cow, horse dung, snowman), the horizontal movement of the identification information {vehicle object (decoration pattern)} is blocked. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which transmits an identification information forced stop command.

  In the aspect 4-3, when the real object (oil, ice burn) promotes the movement of the object in the plane direction, the display control command transmission unit (display control command transmission unit 340) Transmitting an identification information re-variation display command for re-changing the identification information {vehicle object (decoration pattern)} in the left-right direction based on the presence of a real object (oil object, ice burn) relating to oil, ice-burn), It is a pachinko gaming machine of the invention (1).

  In the aspect 4-4, when the real object (manhole) is to promote the vertical movement of the object, the display control command transmission unit (display control command transmission unit 340) sends the real object (manhole) to the real object (manhole). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which transmits an identification information re-variation display command for causing the identification information to re-variate in the vertical direction based on the existence of the real object (manhole object).

  In the aspect 4-5, when the real object (tunnel) covers at least a part of the object, the display control command transmission unit (display control command transmission unit 340) relates to the real object (tunnel). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which transmits an identification information shielding display command for shielding at least a part of the identification information (decoration pattern) based on the presence of a real object (tunnel object).

  According to the present invention (1), during a special game, the determination of whether the combination that triggered the transition to the special game belongs to the first group or the second group, and the location of the effective line where the combination is established Can be recognized simultaneously, and there is also an effect that the control can be simplified in that it is not necessary to provide them separately.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effect, by using a lamp image that can display a plurality of patterns of the first pattern and the second pattern, the lamp image on the effective line can be displayed in any pattern. Only by lighting, it is possible to display on which effective line the combinations belonging to which group are arranged. Furthermore, even when the active line changes according to the gaming state (for example, five effective lines → three effective lines or one effective line), the square lamp group is not required to prepare another display image with a different number of effective lines. Since it can respond with an image, there also exists an effect that it becomes possible to reduce storage capacity.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effects, a color that easily recognizes a difference visually is adopted as an identification tool. Therefore, on which effective line the combinations belonging to which group are aligned There is an effect that it is possible to make it recognized reliably.

  In addition, the effect added when it combines with the said aspect is described below.

  According to Aspect 1-1, when the identification information string is in a changing state, the second identification information is in a non-display state, so that when the identification information string is changing, the second information that is not related to the special game transition is displayed. Due to the presence of the second identification information, there is an effect that the problem that the first identification information related to the special game transition becomes difficult to see is solved. In addition, when the second identification information is displayed, it is obvious at a glance that the identification information sequence is in a stopped state, so it is possible to notify the player of the beginning and end of the identification information sequence variation. The effect of becoming. In addition, when performing variable display where the presence of the second identification information is inconvenient (for example, an enlarged display effect of the identification information string), various controls (to reduce the second identification information are reduced for the second identification information). This eliminates the need to perform a process that is performed or deformed, and eliminates the need for a program necessary for the control. As a result, the storage capacity can be reduced.

  According to the aspect 1-2, when all of the identification information sequence is in the stop display state, the second identification information (blank symbol) is displayed. It is only necessary to perform processing for transmitting a command for displaying the second identification information. Therefore, there is an effect that it is not necessary to perform a troublesome control process of transmitting a command for displaying the second identification information in the stopped column each time each column of the plurality of identification information columns in the display command is stopped.

  According to the aspect 1-3, it is extremely simplified that display and non-display control of the second identification information is performed only by transmitting two types of commands, the second identification information non-display command and the second identification information display command. Since the display processing is performed, it is possible to cope with complicated display / non-display control.

  According to Aspect 2-1, since the movable object appears after the identification information is temporarily stopped, the player has high expectation and the identification information is stored in the movable object whose inside cannot be visually recognized. , By suggesting to the player that the identification information once stopped may be changed to different identification information, the player's feelings are further enhanced, and some identification information is discharged from the movable object. In the meantime, it is possible to give a pachinko gaming machine a high interest such as being able to give a tension to the player, and when changing the stopped identification information to completely different identification information, There is also an effect that the change process can be performed very naturally without confusing the player.

  According to Aspect 2-2, in addition to the above effects, the reach variation state can be constructed in a form that is easy for the player to understand, and the player also has an increased expectation for reaching the reach state due to the appearance of the movable object. Furthermore, there is an effect that depth can be imparted.

  According to the aspect 2-3, in addition to the above effects, the number of display control commands can be reduced by simultaneously performing the exit timing of the movable object and the identification information change timing, and the identification information can be changed at any timing for the player. It is clear that what will be done and gives a sense of security.

  According to Aspect 3-1, after the identification information is temporarily stopped, at least one of the identification information strings is deleted and a new identification information string appears instead, so that the effective line switching can be performed without confusing the player. As a result, the combination of the identification information that makes up the effective line and reach can be drastically changed, so that the player can be surprised and delighted. As a result, pachinko machines There is an effect that a high interest can be imparted.

  According to the aspect 3-2, in addition to the above-described effect, there is an effect that it is possible to shift an array that cannot originally be in a reach state to a reach state in a natural manner.

  According to Aspect 3-3, in addition to the above-described effect, since a new identification information sequence appears on the face of the identification information sequence to be deleted, the deletion process and the appearance process can be performed by scrolling the screen. There is an effect that it is possible to perform simultaneously.

  According to the aspect 3-4, in addition to the above effect, there is no need to record the image data of a new identification information sequence, so that the capacity of the information data recording unit can be reduced. Furthermore, with respect to the aspect in which the identification information row is scrolled horizontally, the reverse image is scrolled to the opposite side, so that it is possible to perform a variable display in a natural manner.

  According to Aspect 3-5, in addition to the above effects, since the actual vehicle or lane is used as a motif, the player can execute the deletion process, the appearance process, and the movement display of the identification information sequence without any particular explanation. Since these can be easily understood based on the motif, there is an effect that the player does not have to feel uncomfortable with these processes.

  According to Aspect 4-1, since the real object is used as a motif and a predetermined behavior is given to the identification information based on the attribute of the real object, the player is based on the real object, Since it is possible to easily predict how the real object related to the real object will affect the identification information, there is no need to specifically explain various objects that appear during the fluctuation of the identification information In addition, since the game progresses in a manner consistent with the player's experience, it also has the effect of promoting the entry of new players who are far from recognizing pachinko machines as being in a different world. Further, when the real object is displayed during the change of the identification information, it is possible to cause a change in the identification information that cannot be predicted at the beginning of the change based on the real object.

  According to Aspect 4-2, it is possible to forcibly stop the identification information in a form that does not give the player unnaturalness.

  According to the aspect 4-3, there is an effect that the identification information can be changed again without giving the player unnaturalness.

  According to the aspect 4-4, there is an effect that the identification information can be changed without giving the player unnaturalness.

  According to the aspect 4-5, there is an effect that the identification information can be partially shielded in a form that does not give the player unnaturalness.

  First, after clarifying the meaning of each term in the present specification, the best mode of the present invention will be described in detail.

  “Identification information” means identification information related to transition to a special game, and may be a combination with identification information not related to a special game. Further, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs and the like. Here, “identification information related to special game transfer” refers to identification information (for example, a special symbol) for determining special game transfer based on the identification information internally, and internal special game transfer conditions. Although it is not done, it refers to identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) that behaves externally to be related to special game transition. “Identification information not related to special game transfer” refers to, for example, a blank symbol. “In the case of the predetermined combination belonging to the first group, a more advantageous situation for the player than the case of the predetermined combination belonging to the second group is constructed” means, for example, the second group Will return to the normal gaming state after the special game ends, while the first group will change the probability change state (the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal game) and the time-reduced gaming state (the frequency of winning at the starting prize opening) after the transition to the special game When the first group shifts to the time-reduced gaming state after the end of the special game, whereas the first group shifts to the probability variation state after the transition to the special game, For example, the special game related to the first group can expect more balls than the special game related to the second group. “During special game” refers to a situation in which a special game transfer lottery is prohibited from the start of the opening operation to the end of the special winning opening or the special winning game based on winning in the starting winning opening.

  Next, the terms according to aspects 1-1 to 1-3 will be described. First, the “first identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is identification information related to the special game transfer, and internally, identification information (for example, a special symbol) for determining the special game transfer based on the identification information, Internally, it refers to identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) that is not defined as a special game transfer condition but externally behaves as related to the special game transfer. The “second identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is identification information that is not internally or externally related to the special game transfer, and may include, for example, a blank symbol. Further, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs and the like. “Exists between the plurality of first identification information and the first identification information” means that the second identification information always exists between the first identification information and the first identification information. This means that the second identification information is regularly or randomly present between the plurality of first identification information. For example, all the arrangements shown in FIG. 45 are included in the concept.

  Next, terms related to modes 2-1 to 2-3 will be described. First, “identification information” means identification information related to special game transition, and may be a combination with identification information not related to special games. Further, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs and the like. Here, “identification information related to special game transfer” refers to identification information (for example, a special symbol) for determining special game transfer based on the identification information internally, and internal special game transfer conditions. Although it is not done, it refers to identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) that behaves externally to be related to special game transition. “Identification information not related to special game transfer” refers to, for example, a blank symbol. “Timing immediately before the end of fluctuation” refers to the period from the moment when the fluctuation speed becomes slower than the fluctuation speed at the normal time to the time immediately before stopping. “The inside cannot be visually recognized” means that at least the type of identification information that has entered the inside cannot be specified, and is a concept that does not exclude the extent that the identification information is partially visible.

  Next, terms related to modes 3-1 to 3-5 will be described. First, “identification information” means identification information related to special game transition, and may be a combination with identification information not related to special games. Further, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs and the like. Here, “identification information related to special game transfer” refers to identification information (for example, a special symbol) for determining special game transfer based on the identification information internally, and internal special game transfer conditions. Although it is not done, it refers to identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) that behaves externally to be related to special game transition. “Identification information not related to special game transfer” refers to, for example, a blank symbol. “Temporary stop” refers to a state in which it behaves as if it is stopped but may change again. Note that the case of a final stop in the temporary stop state is also included in the concept of “temporary stop”. “To make a new identification information sequence appear on the opposite side of the identification information sequence to be deleted” means, for example, when deleting the top row or the bottom row, the bottom row or the top row appears, and the leftmost row or the rightmost row Means that the rightmost column or the leftmost column appears.

  Next, terms related to modes 4-1 to 4-5 will be described. First, “identification information” means identification information related to special game transition, and may be a combination with identification information not related to special games. Further, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs and the like. Here, “identification information related to special game transfer” refers to identification information (for example, a special symbol) for determining special game transfer based on the identification information internally, and internal special game transfer conditions. Although it is not done, it refers to identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) that behaves externally to be related to special game transition. “Identification information not related to special game transfer” refers to, for example, a blank symbol. “Real object” means an object that has existed in the present or the past. “Attribute” refers to the property of the object.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following best mode. Further, the following best mode relates to the conventional pachinko gaming machine according to the first type, but the conventional second type, third type, general electric role, ordinary machine, arrange ball, compound machine (for example, It is also applicable to the first type and the second type). Furthermore, the order of each step regarding various processes, such as the location and function of each unit, and the name of the unit responsible for the process of each step are not limited to the following forms.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail. In this game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol and a decoration for displaying a decorative symbol, etc. A display (identification information display unit) 14 having a symbol display unit 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and opened by being driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game The game ball launching device 10 (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as the handle 10) having a large winning opening 12 that can take a game, and a handle that can change the firing strength when firing a game ball continuously or stepwise. In addition, there is provided an out port 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not been won in any winning port to the outside of the game area.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main base) 100, a sub base 15, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (award ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b, a prize ball payout device 19c), a prize. A ball payout control means (prize ball control device) 150 and the like are provided on the back side of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, each element 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 (main base) 100 can communicate information with various peripheral devices, that is, the start winning port 11, the big winning port 12, the display (identification information display unit) 14, the sub base 15, and the prize ball payout device 18. It is connected to the. Furthermore, the decorative symbol display part 14b of the display 14 is connected to the sub-base 15 so that information can be transmitted. The display 14 includes a special symbol display unit 14a and a decorative symbol display unit 14b. The former is controlled by the main controller 100 and the latter is controlled by the sub-base 15. Furthermore, both are composed of physically separate displays. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, after the main controller 100 changes the special symbol for a predetermined time on the special symbol display unit 14a and the special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Special symbol display control means 120 that performs stop display control, and all information necessary for display control on the sub-board 15 side {for example, stop symbol attributes (for example, per probability change, normal hit, miss), variation Information transmitting means 130 for transmitting information (for example, variation time), information regarding transition of gaming state (for example, normal game, probability variation game, time-reduced game)} and the big prize opening 12 under predetermined conditions Special game execution means 140 for executing a special game that is kept open, and predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various winning ports including the start winning port 11 And a prize balls paid out control means 150 for controlling the prize balls payout device 18 to pay out. Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is configured to determine whether or not a game ball has been won at the start winning opening 11 and a starting prize winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not the game ball has been won at the start winning opening 11. Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 for determining whether or not to acquire the game content determination random number (for example, winning random number, special symbol effect content determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result, and acquired When the symbol variation based on the game content determination random number is not permitted, the hold information recording means 113 for recording the random number, and the special symbol stop symbol and the variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on the game content determination random number And a symbol content determining means 114 for determining. The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 further includes a timer 121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, the sub-board 15 of the peripheral devices of the main control device will be described in detail. Here, as will be described in detail below, the sub-board 15 includes a display control execution unit 200 and a display control instruction unit 300. First, the display control execution unit 200 is a unit that basically performs specific work related to image processing based on an instruction (command) from the display control instruction unit 300. Here, the display control execution means 200 includes display control command receiving means 210 for receiving commands related to display control of various images from the display control instruction means 300, and various image data displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. The recorded image data recording means 220 and, for example, work such as developing a moving image or a still image displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, or generating a new image by combining a plurality of image data. There is a work area (memory) 230 for performing, and a reverse symbol generation means 240 for generating a third decorative symbol sequence in the “opposite lane reach”. Here, the image data recording unit 220 further includes a decoration symbol related image data recording unit 221 for recording car object data and number data related to the decoration symbol. The work area 230 includes an image data editing work area 231 for combining and correcting image data, and an image display work area 232 for developing moving images and still images displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. And have. Further, the image display work area 232 has a display area 232a and a non-display area 232b. Here, the image (moving image) developed in the display area 232a is displayed on the decorative design display unit 14b, while the image (moving image) developed in the non-display area 232b is displayed as a decorative design. It is not displayed on the display unit 14b. However, as a result of changing a part of the non-display area 232b to the display area 232a based on a scroll instruction from the display control instruction unit 300, an image (moving image) developed in a part of the non-display area 232b is a decorative design. As a result of being displayed on the display unit 14b and part of the display area 232a being changed to the non-display area 232a, an image (moving image) developed in part of the display area 232a is displayed as a decorative symbol display unit. No longer displayed on 14b.

  Next, the display control instruction unit 300 will be described in detail. The display control instruction unit 300 basically functions to give a specific instruction to the display control execution unit 200 with respect to the contents of the decoration design. Here, the sub-side display control device 300 performs display control on the display information receiving means 310 for receiving display information (for example, symbol attributes, variation time, etc.) from the main control device 100 side, and the display contents of the decorative symbols. Decorative symbol display control means 320 for giving a specific instruction to the execution means 200, and for giving a specific instruction to the display control execution means 200 to display the display contents during the special game, in particular, the jackpot attribute and the effective line. Display control means 330 and display control command transmission means 340 for transmitting a command related to the effect of the decoration symbol to the display control execution means 200 side. Here, the special game display control unit 330 further includes a jackpot symbol information acquisition unit 331 that accesses a symbol information recording unit 322a, which will be described later, and acquires information (attributes and valid lines) regarding the jackpot symbol. Hereinafter, the decorative symbol display control means 320 will be described in detail.

  The decoration symbol display control means 320, when a change permission is given for a certain hold, is based on display information from the main control device 100 side, and a decoration symbol effect for specifically determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decoration symbol The determining means 321, the symbol information managing means 322 for managing the symbol information determined by the decorative symbol effect determining means 321 and whether or not to display the real object during the symbol variation and how to display it Based on the determination by the real object determination execution means 323 for determining and executing at which timing a real object is to be installed, various commands based on the determination by the decorative symbol effect determination means 321 and the real object determination execution means 323 Command transmission timing management means 32 for managing the timing of transmission to the display control execution means 200 And it has a door.

  Here, the decorative symbol effect determining means 321 is based on the display information from the main control device 100 side, and the decorative symbol determining means 321a for determining the stop symbol (definite symbol) of the symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. And a blank in the decorative symbol variation mode determining means 321b for determining a specific variation mode of the symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b and a stop symbol (determined symbol) displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. When the variation mode determined by the blank symbol information acquisition unit 321c for acquiring the position information of the symbol and the decorative symbol variation mode determination unit 321b is the reach effect, the variation time in each stage constituting the reach effect and Recognize the details of reach production to understand stop symbols (including temporary stop symbols and stop symbols only for some columns) at each stage Additionally and a stage 321d.

Here, the decorative symbol determining means 321a stops based on display information from the main control device 100 side in a certain effective line (the effective line itself is not determined at the time of determining the stop symbol arrangement as will be described later). Decorative design determining means 321a ₁ on the specific effective line for determining the symbol arrangement, specific effective line determining means 321a ₂ for determining the effective line on which the stop symbol arrangement is formed, the specific effective line and the effective line After the above stop symbol arrangement is determined, all the effective line on-line decorative symbol determination means 321a ₃ for determining all the stop symbols on the decorative symbol display part 14b is further provided.

The decorative symbol variation mode determination means 321b includes a variation mode determination table 321b ₁ that is referred to in order to determine a specific variation mode in which various variation modes are prepared for each variation time. When the effect is selected, the reach effect detailed content determination means 321b ₂ for determining stop symbols (including temporary stop symbols and stop symbols of only a part of the columns) at each stage constituting the reach effect. And have.

  In addition, the symbol information management means 322 starts each stage constituting the reach when the location of the specific effective line, the stop symbol on the specific effective line and its attribute, the variation mode time, and the variation mode are reach effects. And a symbol information recording means 322a for recording stop time (temporary stop symbol, fixed stop symbol) and the like at the end time and each stage.

  In addition, the real object determination execution unit 323 and the production mode confirmation unit 323a for confirming the current production mode (“town mode”, “country mode”, “snow mode”) and whether to display the real object. The actual object detailed content determining means 323c for determining what real object is displayed at what timing when the real object is displayed; In addition, it further has a real object table 323d in which the contents of the real objects and the behavior with respect to the symbols are recorded.

The command transmission timing management means 324 also manages symbol position monitoring means 324a for monitoring positions of various symbols and objects displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and for managing transmission times of various commands. Time management means 324b. Here, time management unit 324b further includes a timer 324b _1.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 100 includes a first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300, a first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400, a first type special game execution process 500, a prize ball Each process of the payout process 600 is performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. When the outline of each process is described (except for the processes detailed below), the winning ball payout processing 600 receives winnings at all winning awards (start winning award, big winning award, etc.) The payout control means 150 is a predetermined number of prize ball payout processing performed by driving the prize ball payout device 18.

  Next, the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 300 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 302, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the start winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information recording means 113 and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, special symbol variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and performs the following processing (first The process proceeds to the seed special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400). In addition, also when it is No in step 302 and step 304, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 400).

  Next, the first type special game determination / special symbol display processing 400 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the symbol content determination means 114 determines the stop symbol for the special symbol based on the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number, and the special symbol variation mode determination random number based on the special symbol variation mode determination random number. The variation mode is determined. Next, in step 406, the information transmission means 130 transmits information on the special symbol determined in step 404 to the sub-side. Next, in step 408, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (the symbol variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 410, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 412, the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the information transmitting unit 130 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the sub-side. Next, in step 416, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a, and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 418, the special game transition determining means 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). At 420, the first type special game execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 500). In the case of No in step 402, in step 424, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step 424, the process proceeds to step 412. In addition, also when it is No in step 412, step 418, and step 424, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game execution process 500).

  Next, the first type special game execution processing 500 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504, the information transmission means 130 transmits a special game start signal to the sub side. Next, in step 505, the special game execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution flag. Next, in step 506, the special game executing means 140 turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 510. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, in step 508, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 508, the process proceeds to step 510. In the case of No in step 508, the special game executing means 140 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 510, the special game executing means 140 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 510, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 520 without performing the processes of steps 512 to 518 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 510, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 512, the special game executing means 140 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 514, the special game executing means 140 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 516, the special game executing means 140 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds recorded in the round number counter 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 518, the special game executing means 140 turns on the round continuation flag, and proceeds to step 520.

  Next, in Step 520, the special game executing means 140 opens the special winning opening 12 by driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 12. In step 522, the special game executing unit 140 refers to the winning ball counter to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If “Yes” in step 522, the process proceeds to step 526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 522, in step 524, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the timer. If Yes in step 524, the process proceeds to step 526. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 526, the special game executing means 140 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 528, the special game executing means 140 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 530, the special game executing means 140 refers to the round number counter and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 530, the special game execution means 140 turns off the first-type special game execution continuation flag and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600). In the case of No in step 524 and step 530, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

Next, a decorative symbol display control process 1000 performed on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1003, the display information receiving unit 310 determines whether or not to display the variation pattern information regarding the special symbol (for example, information regarding the variation time) and the stop symbol information (for example, whether to display the winning symbol or not to display the symbol. If symbol display is to be performed, it is determined whether information on whether or not probability variation symbol display is to be received is received from the main side (main control device 100 side). In the case of Yes in step 1003, in step 1006, the specific effective line decoration design determining means 321a ₁ determines the specific effective line, that is, of the five effective lines, based on the variation mode information and the stop symbol information. A stop symbol on an arbitrary line (not determined at this stage) is determined. Next, in step 1009, the specific effective line determining means 321a ₂ determines the specific effective line. Next, in step 1010, the symbol information management means 322 obtains information about the stop symbol determined in steps 1006 and 1009, its attribute based on the stop symbol (that is, probability variation symbol or normal symbol), and active line. The symbol information is recorded in the symbol information recording means 322a. Next, in step 1012, the decorative symbol determining means 321a ₃ on all effective lines determines all the stopped symbols on all effective lines based on the stop symbol and the specific effective line. Similarly, the symbol information management unit 322 records the information in the symbol information recording unit 322a.

Here, with reference to FIG. 13, each processing from step 1003 to step 1012 will be described in detail together with a specific example. In the figure, regarding “OK” and “NG” described in the rightmost column, the former means that the effective line described on the left is allowed, and the latter indicates that on the left. It means that it is not allowed to take the effective line described in. First, when the stop symbol information from the main is “winning (probability variation)”, the specific effective line decorative symbol determination means 321a ₁ has a winning symbol arrangement (for example, “111”) that becomes a probability variation after the special game ends. , “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”). In this example, “777” is selected. Next, the specific effective line determining means 321a ₂ determines which effective line (specific effective line) among the five effective lines (left line, right line, center line, right rising line, right falling line) as the “777”. Line)). For example, FIG. 13 shows a case where “center line” and “lower right line” are selected. Then, after determining the specific active line, the total effective line on the decorative symbol determining unit 321a ₃ determines a pattern on all active lines. For example, when “center line” is a specific effective line and “777” is a stop symbol, all stop symbols on all effective lines are indicated by “A”. In addition, even if the specific stop line is different even if it is the same stop symbol, all stop symbols on all effective lines will be different. For example, “downward right line” is a specific effective line, and “777” is a stop symbol. In this case, it is indicated by “B”. Next, when the stop symbol information from the main is “winning (ordinary)”, the decorative symbol determining means 321a ₁ on the specific effective line has a winning symbol arrangement (for example, “000”) that is in a normal state after the special game ends. , “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”). In this example, “222” is selected. When the specific effective line is “Left line”, all stop symbols on all effective lines are indicated by C, and when it is “Right upward line”, all stops on all effective lines are stopped. The design is indicated by D. Next, when the stop symbol information from the main is “disconnected”, the specific effective line on-line decorative symbol determining means 321a ₁ determines a combination that is to be a disconnected symbol. In this example, “232” is selected. Next, the specific effective line determination unit 321a ₂ determines on which effective line (specific effective line) the “232” is to be arranged. By the way, according to the combination of outliers, even if a combination that deviates from “232” is displayed on the specific effective line, there is a possibility that the winning combination is arranged on another effective line. For example, if “232” is placed on the right line or right-up line, all stop symbols on all active lines will be indicated by E or F, but this is not a problem. The total stop symbol on the line is G, resulting in the formation of “333” on the right-up line. Therefore, the specific effective line determination unit 321a ₂ selects an effective line that does not hit the symbol arrangement with an effective line other than the specific effective line. As another example, when the specific effective line decorative design determining means 321a ₁ selects “B6B” (where B means blank), the decorative display determining means 321a _{3 for} all effective lines is selected. For example, select a symbol that does not become a symbol arrangement in the effective line other than the specific effective line, as indicated by H or I, and the effective line (center line) other than the special effective line as indicated by J Do not send a symbol that will be a winning symbol.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 8, in step 1015, the blank symbol information acquisition unit 321c acquires the position information of all blank symbols on all the effective lines, and the symbol information management unit 322 stores the information in the symbol information recording unit 322a. Record. Next, in step 1016, the decorative symbol variation mode determining unit 321b, based on the variation mode information or the like received in step 1006, by referring to fluctuation mode determination table 321b _1, and fluctuation time specified change time from the main side One variation mode is selected from the same variation mode group, and the symbol information management unit 322 records the information in the symbol information recording unit 322a. Next, in step 1018, the reach effect detailed content determination unit 321b ₂ determines whether or not the variation mode is a reach mode. In the case of Yes in step 1018, in step 1021, the reach effect detailed content grasping means 321d refers to the symbol information recording means 322, and stops in each of one or more stages constituting the selected reach mode. The details of the reach effect such as the symbol and stop position and the start time and end time of the stage are grasped, and the information is superimposed and recorded in the symbol information recording means 322a.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the concept of “one or more stages” in step 1018 will be exemplarily described. First, in the item “one step” in the figure, after all the decorative symbol sequences start to change (A-1), all the decorative symbol sequences are stopped in sequence or at equal intervals. Aspect (a-2) is shown. Next, in the item “two steps (1)” in the figure, after all the decorative symbol sequences start to change (A-1), the first decorative symbol sequence and the second decorative symbol sequence are equal, etc. A mode (A-3) is shown in which the third decorative symbol sequence fluctuates for a longer period of time and stops after being sequentially or simultaneously stopped at intervals (I-2). Here, the first stage refers to (A-1) to (A-2), and the second stage refers to (A-2) to (A-3). Next, in the item “two steps (2)” in the figure, after all the decorative symbol sequences start to change (C-1), the first decorative symbol sequence to the third decorative symbol sequence, etc. After stopping in order or simultaneously at intervals (U-2), the first decorative symbol sequence starts to change again (U-3) and stops after a predetermined time (U-4). It is shown. Here, the first stage refers to (C-1) to (C-2), and the second stage refers to (C-3) to (C-4).

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 8, in step 1024, the display control command transmission unit 340 refers to the symbol information recording unit 322 and transmits the execution command of the determined variation mode to the display control execution unit 200 side. In response to this execution command, the display control execution means 200 side starts the variable display of all the decorative symbol sequences and performs the variable display (effect) according to the determination. In step 1027, the display control command transmission unit 340 refers to the symbol information recording unit 322 and transmits a blank non-display command. On the display control execution means 200 side, in response to this blank non-display command, the decorative symbol sequence that does not include a blank is displayed in a variable manner. Next, in step 1100, real object execution processing described later is performed. Next, in step 1030, the decorative symbol display control means 320 determines whether or not “track reach” is selected as the variation mode. If YES in step 1030, track reach effect control processing described later is performed in step 1200. In step 1033, the decorative symbol display control unit 320 determines whether or not “opposite lane reach” is selected as the variation mode. In the case of Yes in Step 1033, in Step 1300, an opposite lane reach effect control process described later is performed, and the process proceeds to Step 1036.

  Next, in step 1036, the display information receiving unit 310 determines whether or not a command (see step 414 in FIG. 6) indicating that a predetermined time (end time of the variation mode) has been reached has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 1036, in step 1039, the display control command transmission means 340 sends a command to the display control execution means 200 to display the all stop symbols, that is, all the fixed stop symbols on all the effective lines. Send. The display control execution means 200 that has received the command is in a state in which the blank symbol non-display command in step 1027 is still valid, and therefore, the decoration excluding the blank symbol among the stop symbols to be placed on all valid lines. Only the symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Next, in step 1042, the display control command transmission unit 340 refers to the symbol information recording unit 322 and transmits a command for displaying a blank symbol at the position to the display control execution unit 200. Since the display control execution means 200 that has received the command is in a state where blank symbol display is permitted, the blank symbol that has not been displayed is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and as a result, All confirmed stop symbols on all active lines will be displayed. Next, in step 1043, the symbol information management unit 322 refers to the symbol information recording unit 322a to determine whether or not the stop symbol is a hit, and in the case of No in step 1043, in step 1044, The symbol information management unit 322 clears the symbol information data of the symbol information recording unit 322a, and proceeds to the next process. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1003 and Yes in step 1043. If NO in step 1018, the process proceeds to step 1024. If NO in step 1030, the process proceeds to step 1033. If NO in step 1036, the process proceeds to step 1043.

  Next, the real object execution process 1100 performed on the sub-platform side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1103, the real object determination execution unit 323 determines whether to display a real object based on the recording information of the symbol information recording unit 322 while referring to the real object table 323d.

  As to when to give permission to display the real object, in this best mode, prior to the processing, in steps 1012, 1016 and 1021, "all stop symbols", "variation modes" and " Since the “stop symbol and stop position at each stage” has been determined in advance, if any of these is impossible to achieve as a result of placing the real object and giving some behavior to the symbol, It is configured not to give display permission. For example, in a situation where the determined variation mode is that the variation time is 10 seconds, if the symbol arrangement stop time is further extended by 15 seconds as a result of arranging the object, the arrangement of the real object is changed. Not performed. However, if no real behavior is given to the symbol even if the real object is arranged, no problem occurs even if the object is arranged. In the best mode, when the variation mode is the reach mode, the real object display permission is increased in order to give the player a sense of expectation.

  Next, in step 1106, the effect mode confirmation means 323a confirms the current effect mode (city mode, country mode, snow mode). In step 1109, the real object determining unit 323b refers to the real object table 323d to determine the real object corresponding to the current presentation mode, and the real object detailed content determining unit 323c, for example, Based on the “design”, “variation mode”, “stop pattern and stop position at each stage” or the like, the position and arrangement timing of the real object are determined.

  Here, the real object table 323d is shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, there are three modes of “town mode”, “country mode”, and “snow mode”, and the mode is changed at a predetermined timing (for example, there is a certain mode). When the change mode is the reach state, the change mode becomes a trigger for the mode change, and the mode change is executed in the change state related to the next hold). For example, in the city mode, five real objects “manhole”, “puddle”, “pylon”, “oil”, and “tunnel” are prepared. The “manhole” gives a behavior such that when the symbol stops at the position of the manhole, the lid of the manhole is removed and the symbol falls. As a result, a new symbol appears from the manhole, for example, a reach form or a big hit. Further, “puddle” or “oil” gives a behavior such that when the symbol is about to stop at the position of the puddle or the oil, the symbol slips and re-variation is started. Note that the degree of re-variation includes, for example, a small one that stops at the next frame to a large one that fluctuates more than a dozen frames. “Pylon” gives a behavior such that when the symbol reaches the position of the pylon, the symbol cannot be advanced any further, so that the symbol is forcibly stopped. “Tunnel” gives a behavior of shielding a part when a symbol enters the tunnel. In the case of the country mode, two real objects “cow” and “horse dung” are prepared. Then, the “cow” gives a behavior such that when the symbol reaches the position of the cow, the symbol cannot be advanced any further, so that the symbol is forcibly stopped. Further, the “horse dung” gives a behavior such that when the symbol passes through the position of the horse dung, the symbol is decelerated due to the presence of the horse dung. Furthermore, in the snow mode, two real objects “ice burn” and “snowman” are prepared. Then, “Ice Burn” gives a behavior in which, when a symbol is about to stop at the position of the ice burn, the symbol slips and re-variation is started. Note that the degree of re-variation includes, for example, a small one that stops at the next frame to a large one that fluctuates more than a dozen frames. In addition, the “snowman” gives a behavior such that when the symbol reaches the position of the snowman, the symbol cannot be advanced any further, so that the symbol is forcibly stopped.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 9, in step 1112, the real object determination execution unit 323, whether the host vehicle has reached the place timing of real objects determined in step 1109 (placement time), with reference to the timer 324b ₁ determined To do. In the case of Yes in step 1112, in step 1115, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a command to place the real object at a predetermined position to the display control execution unit 200 in accordance with the determination in step 1109. Next, in step 1118, the symbol position monitoring unit 324a determines whether or not the decorative symbol has reached the position of the real object. Specifically, the symbol position monitoring unit 324a pays attention to the symbol sequence passing through the place where the real object is arranged, and acquires the position data (or time data) of each of the decorative symbols constituting the symbol sequence. Then, it is determined whether or not the position data is the same as the position data of the real object (or in the case of time data, whether or not the time to reach the object has been reached).

  In the case of Yes in step 1118, in step 1119, the real object determination execution unit 323 determines whether or not the behavior of the real object may be given to the decorative symbol that has reached the position of the real object. That is, for example, in the case of a “manhole” real object, it shows a behavior of falling onto a manhole on the condition that it is stopped on the manhole. Therefore, when a decorative symbol simply passes over the manhole (in this case, the position data of the decorative symbol is instantaneously the same as the position data of the real object), no behavior is given to the decorative symbol, and the manhole The manhole behavior is given only when stopped on top.

  In the case of Yes in step 1119, in step 1121, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a command corresponding to the real object to the display control execution unit 200, and proceeds to the next process (step 1030). Incidentally, the display control execution means 200 that has received the command displays on the decorative design display unit 14b a display in which the behavior corresponding to the real object is given to the decorative design that currently exists at the position of the real object. become. In the case of No in step 1103, step 1112, step 1118, and step 1119, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1030).

Next, the track reach effect control process 1200 performed on the sub-base side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1203, the reach effect detailed content determining means 321 b ₂ considers the stage of the reach effect in consideration of the level of the track object while referring to the real object table 323 d and the like. Determine appearance and exit times. In step 1206, the time management means 324b refers to the timer 324b ₁ to determine whether or not the appearance time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1206, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a track object appearance command to the display control execution unit 200 in step 1209. Incidentally, the display control execution means 200 side receives the command and performs an effect that appears while backing from the left of the screen on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Next, in step 1212, the symbol position monitoring unit 324a determines whether or not any decorative symbol has reached the position of the track object. Specifically, the track object moves from the left to the right while back (stops when it reaches the right edge of the screen), while the symbol sequence on the line where the track object appears is from the right to the left on the screen. In the situation of moving, we monitor the timing when both share. If YES in step 1212, in step 1215, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits to the display control execution unit 200 a command for carrying in and displaying the decorative design in the track object. Incidentally, on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, the decorative symbol received in response to the command and brought into contact with the track object is carried into the track object as the decorative symbol moves (and sometimes the track object moves). It will be. Next, in step 1218, the time management means 324b determines whether or not the exit time determined in step 1203 has been reached. If YES in step 1218, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a track object exit command to the display control execution unit 200 in step 1221. Incidentally, on the decorative symbol display portion 14b, the command is received and an effect of running the track object from the right end of the screen to the left is performed. Then, in step 1224, the display control command transmission means 340 refers to the real object table 323d, and the track object with the exit of the track object so as to be the stop symbol and stop position at the stage determined in step 1021. A command for unloading the stop symbol from the object and placing the unloaded stop symbol at the stop position is transmitted to the display control execution means 200, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 1033). In addition, also when No is determined in Step 1206, Step 1212, and Step 1218, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 1033).

  Next, the opposite lane reach effect control process 1300 performed on the sub-base side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1303, it is determined whether or not the time management means 324b has reached the timing for performing the opposite lane reach effect, in other words, whether or not the start time of the stage determined in step 1021 has been reached. . At this timing, all of the first to third columns are stopped on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and the decorative symbols stopped in the second and third columns are the same on a certain effective line. Only the decorative symbols stopped in the first row are in a different state. In the case of Yes in step 1303, in step 1306, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a reverse symbol generation command to the display control execution unit 200, and in response thereto, the reverse symbol generation unit 240 records the symbol image data. A process of inverting the right-side car object data recorded in the means 220 leftward on the image data editing work area 230 is performed. Subsequently, in step 1309, the inverted symbol generation unit 240 combines the inverted car object data and the numerical image data recorded in the symbol image data recording unit 220 on the image data editing work area 230. Then, an inverted decorative design image sequence is constructed. Next, in step 1312, the display control command transmission unit 340 transmits a command for starting the change of the inverted decorative symbol sequence in the non-display area 232 b of the image display work area 232 to the display control execution unit 200. In this state, the reversed decorative symbol image sequence fluctuates (data is updated) on the image display work area 230, but the variation pattern cannot be seen on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. It is. Next, in step 1315, the display control command transmission means 340 shifts the first row to the non-display area 232b and also sends a vertical scroll command to the display control execution means 200 to shift the inverted decorative design row to the display area 232a. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1036). In addition, also when it is No at step 1303, it transfers to the following process (step 1036).

  Next, the special game medium jackpot symbol display processing 1400 performed on the sub-base side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1403, the display information receiving means 310 determines whether or not a special game start signal (see step 503 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main controller 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1406, the jackpot symbol information acquisition unit 331 acquires information on the jackpot symbol and the active line recorded in the symbol information recording unit 322a. Next, in step 1409, the special game is being played. The display control means 330 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol based on the acquired symbol attribute information. In the case of Yes in step 1409, after the special game display control means 330 sets a command for lighting the active line in red in step 1412, the display control command transmission means 340 transmits the command. The process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1409, after the special game display control means 330 sets a command for lighting the active line in blue in step 1415, the display control command transmission means 340 transmits the command. The process proceeds to the next process. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1403.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 16 to 49. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the player rotates the handle 10 clockwise, a game ball is launched into the game area 1 according to the rotation angle. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, the variation of the decorative symbol starts based on the winning on the decorative symbol display unit 14 of the image display device 14 under a predetermined condition. FIG. 16 shows a state in which all of the decorative symbol row in the first row (upper row), the decorative symbol row in the second row (middle row), and the decorative symbol row in the third row (lower row) change from right to left. Is shown. Although not explicitly shown in this figure, these decorative symbol sequences are all columns having only a decorative symbol in which no blank symbol is present. Hereinafter, in this situation, a case where a real object appears, a case where a transition is made to a truck reach, and a case where a transition is made to an opposite lane reach will be described.

  First, a case where a real object appears will be described. First, an example of a real object that appears in the “town mode” will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 shows a state in which the symbol “7” of the second row of decorative symbols is about to stop at the center after the decorative symbol row of the first row stops (“7” stops to the leftmost). ing. However, since the “puddle object” exists in the center of the second row, as shown in FIG. 18, the symbol “7” slips and stops to the left. As a result, “7” in the first row and “7” in the second row are aligned on the left line, and the “reach mode” in which the third row fluctuates for a long time is obtained. Further, another example of a real object appearing in the “town mode” will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. 19 shows a state in which a “pylon object” appears so as to block the change in the first row during the change in the decorative symbol row in the first row to the third row. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the variation of the decorative symbol row in the first row is blocked, and the symbol “7” constituting the decorative symbol row is forcibly stopped before the pylon. Furthermore, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, a further example of the real object appearing in the “town mode” will be described. FIG. 21 shows a state where all of the first to third decorative symbol sequences are temporarily stopped. However, since “manhole objects” exist in all of the two diagonal effective lines, as shown in FIG. 22, the “manhole object” is removed and the decorative design existing on the manhole object is removed. Falls and a fixed stop symbol as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed. Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 24, a further example of a real object appearing in the “town mode” will be described. FIG. 24 continuously shows the flow of the actual effect screen, and the image actually displayed on the display is only the portion surrounded by the square (X in FIG. 24). The square screen is scrolled to the left as time passes, and the decorative symbol sequence itself is also moved to the left. Therefore, this figure will be explained. First, in the “city mode” in the initial stage of the production, a tunnel appears on the left of the screen (X in the figure), and a fluctuating decorative symbol line enters the tunnel (Y in the figure). Then, after the decorative symbol sequence comes out of the tunnel, it shifts to the “snow mode” (Z in the figure). As described above, the tunnel object is an item that can give a behavior of erasing a part of the decorative design constituting the decorative design and can perform mode switching in a natural manner within the production. Next, actual objects appearing in the “snow mode” will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. 25 shows a state in which the symbol “7” of the second row of decorative symbols is about to stop at the center after the decorative symbol row of the first row stops (“7” stops to the leftmost). ing. However, since the “ice burn object” exists in the center of the second row, as shown in FIG. 26, the symbol “7” slips and stops to the left. As a result, “7” in the first row and “7” in the second row are aligned on the left line, and the “reach mode” in which the third row fluctuates for a long time is obtained.

  Next, the case of shifting to track reach will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 27, in a situation where one decorative symbol “7” constituting the first decorative symbol row is moving from the right to the left, the track object appears in the back from the left of the row. Next, as shown in FIG. 28, the decoration symbol “7” is carried into the track object, and as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30, the track object moves forward, and one decorative symbol “4” is discharged, and the discharged symbol stops at the right end. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, one decorative symbol “3” is also discharged, and the discharged symbol stops at the left end. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, decorative symbols “3” and “4” are arranged on the left and right effective lines in the first row.

  Next, the case of shifting to the opposite lane reach will be described. First, in FIG. 33, the decorative pattern row in the first row and the decorative symbol row in the second row stop in order (“7” to the left of the first row and “2” in the second row). Since the same symbols are not arranged on any of the effective lines, the third row of decorative symbols is stopped (“2” in the third row) without reaching reach. Here, it can be seen from FIG. 33 that the symbol “2” in the second row and the symbol “2” in the third row are both aligned on the central effective line. In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 24, the screen scrolls downward, the first column goes out of the screen, and the fourth column of the decorative symbol sequence that is changing with the opposite lane as a motif is displayed. Appears and starts reach production. Here, the decorative pattern of the fourth row is that the numbers are mounted on the car object, except that the direction and the traveling direction of the car object are opposite to those of the first to third rows. Are the same. FIG. 35 shows a state in which the reach is aligned on the central effective line after the reach fluctuation for a predetermined time.

  Next, stop symbol display (determined display) after completion of all the fluctuation modes including the reach mode will be described in order, taking as an example the case where a real object appears and the case of shifting to the opposite lane reach. In the example given in this best mode, the track reach is an effect at the first stage of the two-stage reach, and the final stop symbol display is not performed by the reach, so the description is omitted in this item. To do. First, stop symbol display (determined display) when a real object appears will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23 and FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. 21 referred to above also shows a situation where a “manhole object” exists under the stop decorative symbols in the first to third rows. Then, as described above, the behavior as shown in FIG. 22 is given to the decorative design, and then the situation shown in FIG. Here, the symbol display of FIG. 23 is the final stop symbol display. By the way, until this stage, there is no blank symbol between the decorative symbols, but after the final stop symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 23, the blank symbol is the effective line as shown in FIG. It is arranged at a position where the above decorative design does not exist. Thus, the player can recognize that the stop symbol has been confirmed. By the way, in the situation shown in FIG. 21, even when a real object appears, if the real object activation condition is not satisfied, the situation shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37, the blank symbol is arranged at a position where there is no decorative symbol on the effective line. Thereby, the player can recognize that the behavior assignment by the manhole object is not activated and the stop symbol is fixed.

  Next, stop symbol display (confirmation display) in the opposite lane reach will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35 and 38. In FIG. 33 referred to above, the decorative symbol row in the first row and the decorative symbol row in the second row stop in order (“7” on the left of the first row and “2” in the second row) At this time, since the same symbols are not arranged on any active line, the decorative symbol row in the third row is stopped (“2” in the third row) without performing the reach effect. is there. And as above-mentioned, it transfers to an opposite lane reach as shown in FIG. 34, and will be in the condition shown in FIG. Here, the symbol display in FIG. 35 is the final stop symbol display. By the way, until this stage, there is no blank symbol between the decorative symbols, but after the final stop symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 35, the blank symbol is the effective line as shown in FIG. It is arranged at a position where the above decorative design does not exist. Thus, the player can recognize that the stop symbol has been confirmed. By the way, in the situation shown in FIG. 33, when the opposite lane reach effect is not selected even if the decorative symbols in the second row and the third row are the same symbol on the same effective line, There is a case where the stop symbol is determined as it is without shifting to the situation of FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 39, the blank symbol is arranged at a position where there is no decorative symbol on the effective line. Thus, the player can recognize that the stop symbol has been confirmed without shifting to the opposite lane reach.

  Here, the timing for displaying a blank symbol will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. First, in the figure, “decoration symbol variation” in the first row indicates that the three symbol patterns are in a symbol variation state from the start of variation until all the ornament symbol sequences stop. Further, “stopped symbol display” means that all decorative symbol sequences are stopped, in other words, a confirmed symbol display is being performed. Next, “blank symbol display A”, “blank symbol display B”, and “blank symbol display C” mean that a blank symbol is being displayed. Conversely, if it is not in this state, it means that no blank symbol is displayed. Note that “blank symbol display B” and “blank symbol display C” correspond to the modified example of the best mode and will be described later. Therefore, when explaining this figure (blank symbol display A only), no blank symbols are displayed during decoration symbol variation. A blank symbol is displayed only during the stop symbol display (determined display). With such a configuration, the player can clearly recognize the symbol change end time and the symbol change start time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, FIG. 38, FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, the operation in the big hit symbol display during the special game will be described. When a predetermined decorative symbol array is formed on any active line as a result of the symbol variation (for example, “777”), the game shifts to a special game. When the game shifts to the special game, the special winning opening 12 is opened, and on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, the attribute of the predetermined decorative symbol array (whether it is a probability variation symbol or not is shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42). The normal line) and the effective line are displayed together. Here, FIG. 41 is a display example in the case of shifting to a special game as a result of FIG. 36 (a jackpot symbol of probability variation of “777”). Here, a black circle indicates a red lighting state, and a dotted circle indicates a non-lighting state. In this way, it is clearly displayed that the probability variation symbols are aligned on the lower right effective line. On the other hand, FIG. 42 is a display example in the case of shifting to a special game as a result of FIG. 38 (a jackpot symbol of “222” of normal probability variation). Here, white circles indicate a blue lighting state, and dotted circles indicate a non-lighting state. Thus, it is clearly displayed that the normal symbols are aligned on the central effective line.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. First, an example of changing the blank symbol display timing will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Here, “blank symbol display B” and “blank symbol display C” are the modified examples. First, from the aspect of the blank symbol display B, in this aspect, the blank symbol display is started from the middle of the stop symbol display (determined display), and the display is continued until the initial stage of the next decorative symbol variation. By adopting such a configuration, the player can clearly recognize that the stop symbol has been confirmed, and there is a blank symbol across the stop symbol display and the next symbol variation. It is possible to have continuity or unity. Next, the mode of the blank symbol display C will be described. In this mode, the blank symbol is displayed at the initial stage of the decorative symbol variation. By adopting such a configuration, the player can recognize that the game has shifted to the next symbol variation, that is, the previous stop symbol has been confirmed.

  As a further change mode, instead of displaying a blank symbol after all the decorative symbol sequences have been changed, for each decorative symbol sequence, when the suspension of the symbol sequence is confirmed or temporarily stopped, Only a blank design may be displayed. Referring to FIGS. 43 and 44, first, as shown in FIG. 43, “6” and “7”, which are constituent symbols of the first decorative symbol row, stop on the left and right active lines. . Then, as shown in FIG. 44, in the situation where the second row and the third row are fluctuating, a blank symbol is arranged on the effective line at the center of the first row. With such a configuration, the player can recognize that the symbols in the row have been confirmed or temporarily stopped.

  As a further modification, an arrangement of decorative symbol sequences is given. First, (A-1) in FIG. 45 shows the symbol arrangement of the first row and the second row in the normal state of the best mode, and (A-2) shows the normal state of the best mode in the normal state. The symbol arrangement of the third column is shown, and (A-3) shows the symbol arrangement of the third column at the time of “opposite lane reach” in the best mode. In this way, the decorative symbols and the blank symbols are alternately arranged. Next, (B) and (C) of FIG. 45 are modifications of this best mode. First, (B) is an example in which two blank symbols exist between a decorative symbol and a decorative symbol. 46 and 47 show a specific stop example in the case of the arrangement example. As shown in FIG. 46, for the convenience that there are two blank symbols between the decorative symbols, one decorative symbol in each column (first column to third column) until each column fluctuates and stops. (In the figure, the decorative symbol “7” is displayed only on the lower right effective line). Then, as shown in FIG. 47, after the end of the variation, a blank symbol is arranged on an effective line where no decorative symbol exists. Moreover, (C) is an example in which the arrangement of the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol is random. 48 and 49 show a specific stop example in the case of the arrangement example. FIG. 48 shows the state of the symbol arrangement immediately after the end of change, and FIG. 49 shows the state in which a blank symbol is arranged on the active line where the decorative symbol does not exist after the end of change.

  Furthermore, in this best mode, when determining the stop symbol arrangement of all the decorative symbols (stop symbols on all active lines), first the specific combination (decorative symbol combination) is determined and then the specific combination is formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and a specific combination, effective line, or the like may be determined. For example, when the reach mode is not selected as the variation mode, the first column to the third column may be stopped appropriately (or regularly). In this case, when the first row is stopped and then the second row is stopped, the stop position of the second row is shifted by one frame and stopped when the reach state is reached when the second row is stopped as it is. You may comprise as follows.

  Furthermore, the behavior given to the identification information by the real object may be other than the behavior shown in the best mode as long as it does not contradict based on the attribute of the real object that is the motif of the real object. For example, regarding a manhole object, the manhole cover is removed, and the identification information falls below it, so that new identification information (or the same identification information as that dropped) appears. As a result, the manhole and the identification information on it are blown upward by the blow-up, and new identification information (or the same identification information as that dropped) eventually falls from above. Also good.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first-type special game determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination / special symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of real object processing on the sub-platform side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the track reach effect control process on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the opposite lane reach effect control process on the sub-base side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game medium jackpot symbol display processing on the sub-base side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 13 is a table showing an example of valid lines (OK) allowed and valid lines (NG) not allowed when determining an effective line. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of one-step reach and two-step reach. FIG. 15 is a real object table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 16 shows a state in which all three symbol rows are fluctuated in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 17 shows a state in which the decorative symbol (7) is about to stop on the puddle object in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the decorative symbol (7) slips on the puddle object and has come to a stop on the left. FIG. 19 shows a state in which a pylon object appears in a situation in which all three symbol rows are changed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 20 shows a state where the progress of the decorative pattern (7) in the first row is hindered by the presence of the pylon object, resulting in a stop on the right. FIG. 21 shows a state in which five decorative symbols (1, 2, 5, 7, and 8) are stopped on the manhole object. FIG. 22 shows a state where the lid of the manhole object is removed and five decorative symbols (1, 2, 5, 7, and 8) are dropped into the holes. FIG. 23 shows a state in which “777” is arranged on the effective line as a result of the decorative symbol rising again from the state of FIG. 22 and then closing the lid of the manhole object. FIG. 24 shows that in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, a tunnel object appears (X in the figure), a decorative symbol enters the tunnel object (Y in the figure), and a decorative symbol comes out from the tunnel object (FIG. The middle Z) state is shown. FIG. 25 shows a state in which the decorative symbol (7) is about to stop on the ice-burn object in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 26 shows a state in which the decorative symbol (7) slips on the ice-burn object, resulting in a stop on the left. FIG. 27 shows a state in which a track object has appeared from the left in the first row in a situation where all three symbol rows have changed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 28 shows a state in which the decorative design (7) has entered the track object that has moved further to the right than the state shown in FIG. FIG. 29 shows the state of the track object that has advanced further to the right after the decoration symbol (7) has been completely mounted. FIG. 30 shows a state where the track object in the state of FIG. 29 has moved to the left, and the decorative symbol (4) has been carried out during the movement. FIG. 31 shows a state in which the track object in the state of FIG. 30 is further moved to the left, and the decorative symbol (3) is carried out in addition to the decorative symbol (4) during the movement. In FIG. 32, as a result of the track object further moving to the left after the state of FIG. 31, the track object disappears from the screen, and the decorative symbol (3) and the decorative symbol (4) carried out by the track object are on the active line. It shows the state of arrangement. FIG. 33 shows a state in which the three symbol rows are temporarily stopped in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 34 shows a state in which the third column has changed again from the state of FIG. FIG. 35 shows a state in which the third row is stopped from the state of FIG. 34 and “222” is arranged on the active line. FIG. 36 shows a state (determined display state) in which a blank symbol is displayed from the state of FIG. FIG. 37 shows a state in which a blank symbol is displayed from the state of FIG. 21 (determined display state). FIG. 38 shows a state in which a blank symbol is displayed from the state of FIG. 35 (determined display state). FIG. 39 shows a state (determined display state) in which a blank symbol is displayed from the state of FIG. FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing blank symbol display timings (A to C) in the best mode. FIG. 41 shows an example of an integral display of the effective line and the attribute of the winning symbol (probability variation symbol) in the decorative symbol display unit during the special game. FIG. 42 shows an example of an integral display of the effective line and the attribute of the winning symbol (normal symbol) in the decorative symbol display unit during the special game. FIG. 43 shows a state immediately after the first row stops in the modification of the best mode. FIG. 44 shows a state in which a blank symbol is displayed after the first row is stopped in the modification of the best mode. FIG. 45 shows a symbol arrangement example of the decorative symbol sequence in the best mode and the modified mode. FIG. 46 shows a stop example of the decorative symbol sequence (immediately after the stop) when the symbol arrangement of FIG. 45 (B) is adopted. FIG. 47 shows a stop example of a decorative symbol sequence (a state in which a blank symbol is displayed) when the symbol arrangement of FIG. 45 (B) is adopted. FIG. 48 shows a stop example of the decorative symbol sequence (immediately after the stop) when the symbol arrangement of FIG. 45C is adopted. FIG. 49 shows a stop example of a decorative symbol sequence (a state in which a blank symbol is displayed) when the symbol arrangement of FIG. 45C is adopted. FIG. 50 shows an example of separate display of the effective line and the winning symbol in the special game in the conventional pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

14b Decorative Symbol Display Unit 110 Special Game Transition Determination Unit 320 Decorative Symbol Display Control Unit 323b Real Object Determination Unit 323c Real Object Detailed Content Determination Unit 340 Display Control Command Transmission Unit

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In a situation where there are a plurality of identification information sequences composed of a plurality of identification information, each of the plurality of identification information sequences is variably displayed on the variable display unit, and then a plurality of effective lines formed on the variable display unit Above, a combination of display control means for controlling to stop display of the identification information constituting a part of the identification information string, and the identification information stopped and displayed on at least one of the effective lines In the case of a predetermined combination belonging to the first group or the second group, a decision to shift to a special game advantageous to the player is made, and in the case of a predetermined combination belonging to the first group, the second group Special game transition determining means for determining to construct a more advantageous situation for the player as compared with the case of the predetermined combination belonging to, and a special game for executing the special game In pachinko machine having a row unit,
The predetermined combination indicates whether the predetermined combination that triggered the transition to the special game belongs to the first group or the second group at any timing during the special game. A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being capable of performing a control for integrally displaying in association with a formed effective line.   The display control means displays a rectangular lamp group image composed of nine lamp images arranged in 3 × 3, each of which can be lit in at least a first pattern and a second pattern. When the predetermined combination belongs to the first group, the three lamp images on the effective line are lit in the first pattern, and when the predetermined combination belongs to the second group, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed so that three lamp images on the active line are lit in a second pattern.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern have different colors.