JP2007021081A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means to increase a zest in a pachinko game machine of a type wherein a descending lottery is carried out. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine is equipped with an identification information display content deciding means which executes the drawing of a prescribed form as the stop identification information by the prescribed probability in a first game situation and executes the drawing of the prescribed form by the higher probability than the prescribed probability in a second game situation, and is further equipped with a situation transfer drawing means which executes the drawing to decide whether the situation is transferred from the second situation to the first situation or not for each the variation of the identification information under the second game situation, wherein the situation transfer drawing means executes the situation transfer drawing concerning some identification information variations before at least one variation of the identification information variations. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type that determines the transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player by lottery based on the game content determination random number acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a first gaming state having a predetermined probability as the lottery probability and a second gaming state having a higher probability than the predetermined probability. In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of the type that determines the state transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state every time the identification information changes.

  The current pachinko gaming machine stops after the identification information such as numbers fluctuates for a predetermined time on the display based on the fact that the game ball flows into the winning opening called the starting winning opening, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (for example, In the case of “777”), a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening that is normally closed is opened under a predetermined condition is the mainstream (for example, Patent Document 1).

By the way, in addition to the “normal game state” in which a special game transition lottery is performed with a predetermined probability, a plurality of states such as a “probability varying game state” in which a special game transition lottery is performed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability can be adopted. There are pachinko machines. Recently, there has been an entertaining model that shifts to a probability-changing gaming state after a special game and performs a lottery drawing to a normal gaming state while performing a special game transition lottery for each identification information change. Yes. In this model, for example, every time a game ball wins a start winning opening, a game content determination random number (special design lottery random number) and a falling lottery random number are obtained, and both the falling lottery determination and the jackpot determination are performed simultaneously. Yes.
JP 2001-334033 A

  However, when a lottery is to be carried out every time a game ball is won at the start winning opening, some players may feel uneasy about the fact that the lottery is performed every rotation. Furthermore, when a fall to the normal gaming state is determined in the event of a change in certain identification information, notification or suggestion of the fall to the player is possible only at the time of the change of the identification information, There is also the problem of lacking variety in the content.

  Furthermore, not only pachinko gaming machines of the type where the above-mentioned falling lottery is performed, but in the conventional pachinko gaming machine referred to as the first type, when the identification information is fluctuating, a game ball wins a winning winning opening. In such a case, the identification information variation based on the winning is temporarily in a standby state under a predetermined condition (holding function). By the way, most of the current hold models have an upper limit of four, and when a game ball exceeding the upper limit wins a start winning opening, only award ball payout based on the winning is performed. The identification information change and special game transfer lottery based on it are not performed at all. In particular, if the game is in a normal game, once the game reaches the upper limit, once the game is stopped, it is possible to prevent a game ball from being wasted in the starting winning opening exceeding the hold. Because the time to open the grand prize winning opening is limited, discontinuing the game will lead to a disadvantage to the player, and will continue to fire the game ball even if the hold reaches the upper limit. I don't get it. In addition, it is no exaggeration to say that the excitement of this type of pachinko machine is in the display of fluctuations on the display up to the decision to move to special games during normal games. Various ingenuity in image processing that makes a transition to be expected has been made (for example, elaborate moving image effects such as super reach and a notice display of a character or the like corresponding to the expected degree of special game transition). On the other hand, during the special game, basically, in addition to the demonstration effect display that excites the special game, the round information, the information on the number of winnings in the round, and the like are only displayed. In other words, the special game is not positioned as an opportunity to give a player a sense of tension as in a normal game.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest of a pachinko gaming machine of the type where the falling lottery is performed. Furthermore, the secondary purpose is to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player based on the useless beating when the upper limit of the hold is exceeded and to increase the tension during the special game.

The present invention (1) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 12) that can take an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win;
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
Random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring game content determination random numbers based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning opening 11);
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) for determining a variation mode of the identification information (special symbol) and stop identification information;
In response to the determination content by the identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114), the identification information (special symbol) is variably displayed on the identification information display part (special symbol display part 14a) according to the variation mode. Identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 120) for controlling to display the stop identification information later,
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. If the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, a transition to a special game in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is changed to a state advantageous to the player A special game transition determination means to be determined (special game transition determination execution means 180);
A pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game transition determination execution means 180) for executing the special game,
In the first gaming state (low-probability lottery state), the identification information display content determination unit (symbol content determination unit 114) draws the predetermined mode with a predetermined probability as the stop identification information, and the second gaming state ( In the high probability lottery state), the predetermined mode is selected with a probability higher than the predetermined probability,
Whether the state transitions from the second gaming state (high probability lottery state) to the first gaming state (low probability lottery state) every time the identification information changes under the second gaming state (high probability lottery state) In a pachinko gaming machine further provided with state transition lottery means (falling lottery control means 160) for lottery,
The state transition lottery means (falling lottery control means 160) is a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the state transition lottery relating to a certain identification information variation is performed at least before one variation of the identification information variation.

  In the present invention (2), the state transition lottery means (falling lottery control means 160) performs the state lottery related to a certain identification information change during a special game executed before the identification information change, or The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which is performed when the identification information variation is executed before the identification information variation.

  According to the present invention (3), the state transition lottery means (falling lottery control means 160) is arranged such that when a game ball wins the start winning opening (start winning opening 11) during a special game, The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (2), in which the state transition lottery relating to the change in identification information after the end of the special game is sequentially performed.

  In the present invention (4), when it is determined that the state transition is caused by certain identification information variation, the remaining number of times until the identification information variation is the same or different from the identification information display unit (decorative symbol display unit) 14b) is a pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), further comprising first number display control means (display control means 223 during special game) to be displayed.

  In the present invention (5), when it is determined that the state transition is not performed until at least some identification information variation, the remaining number of times until the identification information variation is the same or different from the identification information display unit (decoration pattern) The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (4), further comprising second number-of-times display control means (special game display control means 223) displayed on the display unit 14b).

  Here, the meaning of each term in the present invention will be described. The “winning” is a concept including anything that can cause any profit state to the player regardless of whether or not the winning ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols). The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining some game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Fluctuation mode determination random number” for determining, “Special symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like. Note that it is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the variation mode, the contents of the stop identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Based on the game content determination random number” means not only when the display content of the identification information is determined directly using the game content determination random number but also other identifications determined using the game content determination random number. This includes the case where the display content of identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) is determined based on the display content of information (for example, a special symbol). “Determining whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode” is not only the case of directly determining whether or not the identification information is in a predetermined mode, but also the identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) And other identification information (for example, a special symbol) are synchronized, it is indirectly determined whether the identification information is in a predetermined mode by determining whether the other identification information is in a specific mode. It also includes the case where it is determined.

  According to the present invention (1), since the state transition decision to be performed in the event of a change in certain identification information is made in advance, it is possible to give advance notice or suggestion of the fall to the player. become. As a result, the player can be relieved from the situation of continuous anxiety about the fact that the lottery is held every rotation, and the timing and content of the notification and suggestion can be varied. There is an effect that it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effects, the state is separated from the timing at which the state transition is performed, such as during a special game or when the identification information changes before the fall of the identification information related to the fall. Since the transfer lottery is performed, a considerable time can be secured as the time for the notification or suggestion. For this reason, for example, it is possible to give continuous notification or suggestion over a plurality of identification information fluctuations before the identification information fluctuation in which the state transition is performed. There is an effect that can be.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effects, a state transition lottery is performed every time a game ball is won at the start winning opening during a special game. It is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player and to increase the tension during the special game.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above effects, the player can recognize the number of times the identification information fluctuates until the state transition is performed, so that the player's shock based on the sudden state transition can be reduced. The player's consciousness can be concentrated by the identification information variation during the variation number.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above effects, the player can recognize at least the number of times of identification information change in which state transition is not performed. There is an effect that it is possible to do it.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the best mode is a conventional type 1 gaming machine, but is not limited to this type, and a type 3 or multi-function machine can also be an object of the present invention.

  First, the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed 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. A game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail is formed on the game board, and a special symbol display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol and the like, a decorative symbol, and the like are displayed on the game region 1. An identification information display unit 14 including a decorative symbol display unit 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a game ball that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game A large winning opening 12 that can be changed into an “open state” in which a game ball is likely to flow in and a “closed state” in which a game ball cannot flow in, and an out port for discharging a hit ball that has not been won in any of the winning holes out of the game area 20 is provided. Furthermore, a handle 10 connected to a game ball launching device that can continuously or stepwise change the firing strength when launching a game ball to the game area is installed at the lower right of the front frame.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control device (main board) 100 that performs control directly related to the player's profits, and various kinds of decorative symbol display portions 14b that provide the game content with interest. A display control device (sub-board) 200 that controls the production, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 18 and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (opposite the game side). ing.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 100 is equipped with various peripheral devices, that is, a start winning opening 11 provided with a normal electric accessory (and attached with a sensor that emits a winning signal when a game ball is won), in a normal gaming state. It is electrically connected to the special winning opening 12, the special symbol display unit 14a, the display control device 200, the prize ball payout device 18, and various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps) that are closed but can be changed to the open state in the special game state. It is connected. Of the identification information display unit 14, the special symbol display unit 14a is connected to the main control device 100 so as to be able to transmit information, and the decorative symbol display unit 14b is connected to be able to transmit information to the display control device 200 described later. Has been. That is, the special symbol display unit 14 a is controlled by the main control device 100, and the decorative symbol display unit 14 b is controlled by the display control device 200. 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 for performing stop display control, current gaming state {for example, special gaming state, state relating to lottery probability related to special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state)} and various Game state temporary storage means 150 for temporarily storing the on / off status of the flag, a fall lottery control means for determining whether or not to shift the high probability lottery state to the low probability lottery state, and processing for shifting to the state 160 and all the information necessary for display control on the display control apparatus 200 side (for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (winning / disappearing), fluctuation mode) Information transmission means 170 for transmitting information (eg, change time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc.} and whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a predetermined mode. In the case of the predetermined mode, the special game transition determination execution means 180 for executing the special game of opening the special winning opening 12 under predetermined conditions, and various winning openings including the start winning opening 11 and the like. And a prize ball payout control means 190 for controlling the prize ball payout device 18 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball.

Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is based on the start winning opening winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning opening 11 and the game content based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 11. It is determined whether or not a determined random number is to be acquired, and a game content determining random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determining random number, a special symbol determining random number, etc.) and a falling lottery random number (during a special game) Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 that acquires a falling lottery random number when the reserved ball reaches the upper limit), and when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, the random number is temporarily stored Based on the hold information temporary storage determination execution means 113 for storing in the storage means 113a and the game content determination random number, the symbol content decision for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol and the variation mode (variation time, etc.) And it means 114. Here, the hold information temporary storage determination execution means 113 has a hold information temporary storage means 113a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order, which can store up to four. Furthermore, the symbol content determination means 114 has a symbol content determination winning table 114a that is referred to when determining a stopped symbol or a variation mode. The table 114a includes various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state. (Normal game → low probability winning table 114a ₁ , probability variation game → high probability winning table 114a ₂ ).

  The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time according to the variation mode 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 falling lottery control means 160 includes a non-falling guaranteed number counter 161 for counting the number of times guaranteed to be drawn with a high probability for the special game transition determination lottery executed after the special game, And a falling lottery table 162 referred to in FIG.

  Next, peripheral devices in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, as described above, the identification information display unit 14 performs a special symbol change display and a stop display based on an instruction from the main control device 100, and a special symbol display unit 14a that notifies the current hold information. The decorative symbol display unit 14b performs various effect displays that are not directly related to the transition to the special game, including the display of the decorative symbol change and stop, and the display during the special game based on an instruction from the display control device 200 described later. And have.

  Hereinafter, the display control apparatus 200 according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, the display control device 200 displays the display information from the main control device 100 side (for example, stop symbol type, symbol variation time and symbol attributes (hit symbol, miss symbol), symbol variation start timing and fixed display timing. Display information receiving means 210 for receiving information, special game start signal / status information / end signal, etc., and display control means 220 for controlling all of the display on the decorative symbol display section 14b. . In addition, although not shown, the display control apparatus 200 includes various means for performing a demonstration display performed in a situation in which the decorative symbol is not varied, a special background display performed in the probability variation game, and the like.

  Here, the display information receiving unit 210 has a main-side information temporary storage unit 211 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device 100. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 211 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

Further, the display control means 220 is related to the gaming state such as the decoration symbol display control means 221 that controls the display control of the decoration symbols, the notification of the current gaming state (high probability state or low probability state), and the display of the number of non-falling guarantees. It has a game state display control means 222 that controls the display and a special game display control means 223 that controls all the display controls during the special game. Here, the decorative symbol display control means 221 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side, the decorative symbol display content determination means 221a for determining the decorative symbol variation mode and the stop symbol, and the decorative symbol variation mode. And a decorative design variation mode storage unit 221b in which data and the like are stored. The decorative symbol display content determination means 221a further includes a variation content determination table 221a ₁ that is referred to when the variation content is determined.

  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 control device 100 determines whether or not to shift to a special game based on the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 100 related to the game content determination random number acquisition, the game content determination random number, and the special symbol. First-type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 200 for determining display contents (variation mode / stop symbol), first-type special game execution processing 300 for opening the special prize opening 12 under predetermined conditions, special game Based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 11 in the middle, the special game falling lottery processing 400 for determining the falling timing of the high probability variation state after the special game, and the winning of the game ball to the various winning ports Each process of the prize ball payout process 500 for performing the prize ball payout control process 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 prize ball payout process 500 wins a prize at any one of the prize winning holes (start prize winning opening, big prize winning opening, etc.). In this case, the prize ball payout control means 190 issues a payout instruction to the prize ball payout device 18, and in response to this, the prize ball payout device 18 pays out the prize balls for the number of instructions. It is. The first type special game determination random number acquisition process 100 will be described in detail below. In the process of the best mode, when a transition is made to another process in the middle of a certain process (a situation where it has not been finished) and it is necessary to return to the middle of the process after the other process is finished, In order to ensure that the process returns to the middle of the process again after the other process ends, for example, there is a step of generating a flag when the process is shifted from the middle of the process to the other process. However, since the flowchart becomes complicated, in the following flowchart, such a step is omitted in some cases.

  Next, the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 100 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 102, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the starting winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 102, in step 104, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information temporary storage means 113a 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 104, in step 106, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.) and a falling lottery random number, and temporarily stores hold information The determination execution means 113 sets the random number in the hold information temporary storage means 113a together with information on how many holds, and shifts to the next process (first type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 200). To do. In addition, also when it is No in step 102 and step 104, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 200).

Next, the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 200 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 202, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 202, in step 204, the symbol content determination unit 114 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 150 and determines whether or not the high probability lottery flag is on. Here, first, in the case of No in step 204, in step 222, the symbol content determining means 114 sets the winning table 114a ₁ for low probability as a reference table, the process proceeds to step 224. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 204, in step 206, the symbol content determining means 114 sets the winning table 114a ₂ for high-probability as a reference table. Next, in step 208, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the non-falling guaranteed number counter 161 to determine whether or not the non-falling guaranteed number (N) is not zero. In the case of Yes in step 208, the falling lottery control means 160 decrements the non-falling guarantee count value stored in the non-falling guarantee counter 161, and proceeds to step 224.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 208, that is, when the non-falling guaranteed number of times is 0, in step 212, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 150 and the fall determination flag is off. It is determined whether or not. Here, the “fall determination flag” is a flag that is turned on when a fall is determined when a falling lottery is performed based on a game ball won in the start winning opening 11 during a special game (step 422 in FIG. 8). reference). In the case of Yes in step 212, that is, when the non-falling guaranteed number of times is 0 and high probability fluctuation is being performed, in step 214, the falling lottery control means 160 is based on the falling lottery random number related to the reserved ball. With reference to the table 162, a falling lottery is performed. Next, in step 216, the falling lottery control means 160 determines whether or not the falling has been determined in step 214. If YES in step 216, the falling lottery control means 160 accesses the gaming state temporary storage means 150 in step 218, turns off the high probability lottery flag, and proceeds to step 224. If the answer is No in step 216, the above process is skipped and the process proceeds to step 224. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 212, that is, when the fall determination flag is on, in step 220, the fall lottery control means 160 accesses the gaming state temporary storage means 150, turns off the fall determination flag, Control goes to step 218.

  Next, in step 224, the symbol content determination means 114 refers to each set winning table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Then, the variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number). Then, in step 226, the information transmitting unit 170 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current gaming state on the special symbol determined in step 224 to the display control device 200 side. Send. Here, the reason why the game state at the time of the symbol change is transmitted to the display control device 200 side in step 224 is that information related to the state is a probability change state display control process 1100 (particularly described later) performed on the display control device 200 side. This is because it is required in step 1106).

  Next, in step 228, the symbol variation time management means 121 sets a predetermined time (the variation time related to the variation mode determined in step 224) in the timer 121a. In step 230, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a according to the variation mode determined in step 224. Next, in step 232, the symbol variation time management means 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. If Yes in step 232, in step 234, the information transmission unit 170 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 236, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a, and controls the display of the stop symbol determined in step 224 as the fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 238, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). In the case of Yes in step 238, in step 240, the special game transition determining means 110 turns on the first type special game execution flag and proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 300). In addition, also in the case of No in step 232 and in the case of No in step 238, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 300).

  If No in step 202, in step 242, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step 242, the process proceeds to step 232. If the answer is No in step 242, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 300).

  Next, the first type special game execution process 300 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 302, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the information transmission means 130 transmits a special game start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 306 and step 308, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the first type special game execution flag, turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 312. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 302, in step 310, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the first type special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 310, the process proceeds to step 312. In the case of No in step 310, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (the special game falling lottery process 400).

  Next, in step 312, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 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 312, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 324 without performing the processes in steps 314 to 322 described in detail below. On the other hand, if No in step 312, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 314, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 316, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 318, the special game transition determination execution means 180 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds stored 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 320, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 322, the special game transition determination execution means 180 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 324.

  Next, in step 324, the information transmission means 170 transmits the current gaming state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the display control device 200 side. In step 326, the special game transition determination execution means 180 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 326, the process proceeds to step 330. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 326, in step 328, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the timer to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in Step 328, the process proceeds to Step 330, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (a special game falling lottery process 400).

  Next, in step 330, the special game transition determination execution means 180 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 332, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 334, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the round number counter to determine whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 334, in step 336, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the first type special game execution continuation flag. In step 338, the information transmission unit 170 transmits a special game end signal to the display control device 200 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (a special game falling lottery process 400). Even in the case of No in step 334, the process proceeds to the next process (a special game falling lottery process 400).

  Next, a special game falling lottery process 400 on the main controller 100 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 160 to determine whether or not the special lottery lottery continuation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 160 and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 404, in step 406 and step 408, the falling lottery control means 160 turns on the falling lottery continuation flag during the special game and sets the initial value to the non-falling guaranteed number value in the non-falling guaranteed number counter 161. Set (0). Next, in step 410, the falling lottery control means 160 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 11. In the case of Yes in step 410, in step 412, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the hold information temporary storage means 113a and determines whether or not the hold ball has already reached the upper limit. If the upper limit has not yet been reached, the game content determination random number acquisition process 100 is performed as usual without performing the special game falling lottery process. Therefore, if this processing is performed, that is, if Yes in step 412, the falling lottery control means 160 adds 1 to the non-falling guaranteed number value in the non-falling guaranteed number counter 161 in step 414. In step 416, the falling lottery control means 160 acquires a falling lottery random number based on the winning. Next, in step 418, the fall lottery control means 160 refers to the fall lottery table 162 and performs a fall lottery based on the fall lottery random number. Then, in step 420, the fall lottery control means 160 determines whether or not a fall decision has been made in step 418. In the case of Yes in step 420, in step 422 and step 424, the fall lottery control means 160 turns on the fall decision flag, and the information transmission means 170 sends the fall information (after the end of the special game, to the display control device 200 side). Information indicating that it has been determined that the item will fall due to the Nth symbol variation). In step 426, the falling lottery control means 160 turns off the falling lottery continuation flag during the special game, and proceeds to the next processing (prize ball payout processing 500).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 402, that is, in the case of a special game falling lottery process, the process proceeds to step 410. In the case of No in step 410, that is, when no winning is made in the start winning opening, in step 430, the falling lottery control means 160 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 150 and the special gaming flag is off. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 430, in step 432, the falling lottery control means 160 turns on the high probability lottery flag and proceeds to step 426. Further, in the case of No in step 420, that is, when the fall decision is not made as a result of the fall lottery, in step 428, the information transmission means 170 sends the non-fall information (after the end of the special game, to the display control device 200 side). Information indicating that it will be determined that the ball will not fall until the Nth symbol variation) is transmitted, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 500). Also in the case of No in step 404 and step 430, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 500). Further, if No at step 412, the process proceeds to step 430.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control apparatus 200 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the display control device 200 displays various images in a non-gaming state, a low probability lottery state (in a normal gaming state), a high probability lottery state (in a probability variation gaming state), and a special gaming state. Processing is in progress. Here, FIG. 9 is a main flowchart showing a flow of processing particularly related to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the display control device 200 includes a game state display control process 1100 related to a game state displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b during a non-special game (high probability game state, low probability game state); Decorative symbol display control processing 1200 regarding the decorative symbol change display and stop display, and a display performed by the decorative symbol display unit 14b during a special game (for example, round number display, a game ball wins at the start winning port 11 during a special game) Each process of the display control process 1300 during the special game relating to the display of the falling lottery result at the time of playing 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. An overview of each process will be described.

  First, the gaming state display control process 1100 performed on the display control apparatus 200 side according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1102, the gaming state display control unit 222 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 211, and determines whether or not the non-falling guaranteed number of times (N) transmitted from the main control device 100 side is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the non-falling guarantee state continues at present. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the game state display control means 222 displays “N more high probability state continuation confirmed!” On the decorative symbol display unit 14b. In step 1106, the game state display control unit 222 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 211, and determines whether or not the current game state is a high probability state. Note that if the result of Step 1102 is Yes, Step 1106 is necessarily Yes. In the case of Yes in step 1106, in step 1108, the game state display control means 222 displays “high probability state” on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control processing 1200). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1106, the current game state is not displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control processing 1200). If No in step 1102, the process proceeds to step 1106.

Next, the decorative symbol display control process 1200 performed on the display control apparatus 200 side according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the decorative symbol display control unit 221 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 211 and determines whether or not symbol information has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the decorative symbol display content determination means 221a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 211, and the variation content determination table 221a. _With reference to ₁ , the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined. Next, in step 1206, the decorative symbol display control means 221 starts variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display unit 14b in accordance with the content determined in step 1204. In step 1208, the decorative design display control unit 221 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 211 and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1208, in step 1210, the decorative symbol display control means 221 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the content determined in step 1204, and the next process (special game display control process 1300). Migrate to In addition, also when No in step 1202 and step 1208, it shifts to the next process (special game display control process 1300).

  Next, the special game display control process 1300 performed on the display control apparatus 200 side according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1302, the special game display control means 223 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211, and determines whether or not the first type special game start signal has been received from the main controller 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special game display control means 223 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211 and displays the current game state (round number, winning number, etc.) on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Display above. Next, at step 1306, the special game display control means 223 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211 and has received the fall information (see step 424 in FIG. 8) from the main control device 100 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1306, in step 1308, the special game display control means 223 displays the content of “falling in N times!” On the decorative symbol display unit 14b based on the information obtained in the above step. The process proceeds to 1314. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1306, in step 1310, the special game display control means 223 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211, and the non-falling information (step of FIG. 8) from the main controller 100 side. 428) is received. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the special game display control means 223 displays the content “Continue N times!” On the decorative symbol display unit 14b based on the information obtained in the above step. The process proceeds to 1314.

  In step 1314, the special game display control means 223 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211 to determine whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (probability variation state display control process 1100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1314, the process proceeds to step 1304. Further, in the case of No in step 1302, the process proceeds to the next process (probability variation state display control process 1100). Further, in the case of No in step 1310, the process proceeds to step 1314.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 13 and 14. First, these figures will be described briefly. “Winning at the start winning opening” indicates that there is a winning at the start winning opening 11 at a timing indicated by a vertical line. Moreover, the code | symbol and number attached | subjected to the "symbol fluctuation | variation" of the lowest column mean that it is a pattern fluctuation | variation based on the winning of the code | symbol and number attached | subjected on the said vertical line. Furthermore, among the numbers attached above the vertical lines, the white circle indicates that the ball did not fall as a result of the falling lottery, the black circle indicates that the ball fell as a result of the falling lottery, and only the numbers fall. Indicates that no lottery will be held.

  First, the timing chart of FIG. 13 is an example when a fall is determined during a special game. Therefore, the timing chart of FIG. 13 will be described in time series. First, a game ball wins a winning winning opening 11 (winning X), and a symbol variation X starts. Then, during the symbol variation X, three more game balls are won at the start winning opening 11 (winnings A to C), and these winnings are temporarily suspended. And, as a result of the symbol variation based on the winning X, because the specific mode has been prepared, it shifts to the special gaming state. Here, immediately after the transition to this special game, the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit (three). During the special game, a game ball is further won at the start winning opening 11 (win D), and the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit (four). In other words, the subsequent winning of the game ball to the start winning port 11 during the special game is not put on hold. Under this circumstance, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 11 during the special game, a falling lottery related to symbol variation after the special game is sequentially advanced in advance each time the win is made.

  More specifically, first, “winning 1” is the first winning in the above-described situation (a situation in which it is not suspended). Then, based on this “winning 1”, a falling lottery relating to the first symbol variation after the end of the special game (the symbol variation corresponding to “hold 1 (A)” in the diagram) is performed. In this example, the result of the falling lottery based on this “winning 1” is “non-falling”. As a result, it is determined that the probability variation state continues for at least one variation (once) after the special game ends.

  Here, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show the state of notification from winning to the falling lottery result regarding “winning 1”. First, as shown in FIG. 15, “Win 1” is received, “Starting prize opening in! Lottery result is ...” is displayed on the decorative symbol display portion 14 b, and an effect of increasing the player's tension is produced. Done. Then, after some time, as shown in FIG. 16, the result of the lottery is displayed as “successful! That is, the probability variation gaming state continues for the player at least once after the end of the special game. In other words, the player does not fall into the normal gaming state at the first rotation after the end of the special game. Will be notified.

  Returning to the timing chart of FIG. 13 again, “winning 2” to “winning 6” are falling lotteries at the second to sixth fluctuations after the end of the special game, and all the lottery results are “non-falling”. . As a result, it is determined that the probability variation state continues for at least 6 variations after the special game ends.

  Next, “Win 7” is a falling lottery at the seventh change after the end of the special game, and the lottery result is “falling”. As a result, it is determined that the player falls down after the end of seven fluctuations after the end of the special game.

  Here, FIG. 15 and FIG. 17 show the state of notification from winning to the falling lottery result regarding “winning 7”. First, as shown in FIG. 15, “Winner 7” is received, and “Starter winning opening in! Lottery result is ...” is displayed on the decorative symbol display portion 14b as described above. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, a lottery result is displayed as “Failed! FIG. 18 shows the state of notification of the number of high-probability lottery states after the end of the special game. As shown in FIG. 18, at the end of the special game, the decoration symbol display unit 14 b displays “It is a chance until 7 times”. That is, the player is informed that the high-probability lottery state continues for 7 variations after the end of the special game, in other words, the low-probability lottery state starts from the 8th variation after the end of the special game. It will be.

  Returning to the timing chart of FIG. 13 again, the “winning 8” and “winning 9” won during the special game after the “winning 7” when the falling decision was made, the falling lottery is not performed, and these wins Only the winning ball payout is executed.

  Then, after the special game ends, the symbol variation starts. At this time, as described above, the high-probability lottery state is secured up to 7 rotations after the special game ends, and it is determined that the 8th rotation shifts to the low-probability lottery state. Under this situation, first, symbol variation (“winning A” to “winning D”) based on the four reserved balls is performed. Thereafter, symbol variations of “winning 10” to “winning 14” won in a situation where the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit are performed. However, up to the symbol change of “winning 12” is the high probability lottery state, then the state shifts, and after “winning 13”, the low probability lottery state is entered. That is, after the seven fluctuations related to “winning prize A” to “winning prize D” and “winning prize 10” to “winning prize 12” after the end of the special game are over, the player falls into the low probability lottery state.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 14, an example in the case where the fall is not determined during the special game will be described. Note that the former part of the timing chart is the same as that shown in FIG. During the special game, after the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit (4) due to “winning D”, there are 9 winnings, “winning 1” to “winning 9”. This is an example of “falling”. As a result, it is determined that the high-probability lottery state continues for at least nine fluctuations after the special game ends.

  Here, FIG. 19 shows a state of notification of the number of high-probability lottery states after the end of the special game. As shown in FIG. 19, at the end of the special game, the decoration symbol display portion 14b displays “I will continue at least 9 times”. In other words, the player is informed that a high probability lottery continuation state is guaranteed for the nine fluctuations after the end of the special game, and after that, a successive falling lottery is performed.

  Returning to the timing chart of FIG. 14 again, the symbol variation starts after the special game ends. At this time, as described above, it is determined that the high-probability lottery continuation state is secured up to 9 fluctuations after the special game ends, and that the falling lottery is performed each time from the 10th fluctuation. Under this situation, first, symbol variation (“winning A” to “winning D”) based on the four reserved balls is performed. Thereafter, symbol variations of “winning 10” to “winning 21” won in a situation where the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit are performed. However, the high probability lottery continuation guarantee state is maintained up to the symbol change of “winning 14”, and a falling lottery is performed each time from “winning 15” thereafter. In this example, a fall decision is made at “winning 18”, and after a symbol change based on “winning 19”, a low probability lottery state is set. In this way, in this example, in addition to the 9 fluctuations that were decided not to fall during the special game, the 4 fluctuations until the fall decision was made as a result of the falling lottery performed each time after the 9 fluctuations ended. A total of 13 fluctuations is a high probability lottery state.

  According to this best mode, since the state transition decision to be performed in the case of a certain special symbol change is made in advance, it becomes possible to make a prior notice or suggestion of the fall to the player. . As a result, the player can be relieved from the situation of continuous anxiety about the fact that the lottery is held every rotation, and the timing and content of the notification and suggestion can be varied. There is an effect that it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the.

  In addition, because the state transition lottery is performed at a time separated from the timing at which the state transition is performed, such as during a special game or during the symbol variation before the special symbol variation related to falling, A considerable amount of time can be secured. For this reason, for example, it is possible to give continuous notification or suggestion over multiple special symbol changes before the special symbol change in which the state transition is performed. There is an effect that can be.

  In addition, a state transition lottery is performed each time a game ball wins at the start winning opening during a special game, so that the player's dissatisfaction based on the useless hit when the upper limit of the hold is exceeded and the tension during the special game There is an effect that it becomes possible to increase the.

  Furthermore, since the player can recognize the number of identification information fluctuations until the state transition is performed, the player's shock based on the sudden state transition can be reduced, and the player's consciousness can be reduced during the number of fluctuations. There is an effect that it is possible to concentrate due to the variation of the identification information.

  Further, since the player can recognize at least the number of times of identification information change in which the state is not changed, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uneasy about the state change during the change number of times.

  In the above-mentioned best mode, the configuration is such that a falling lottery is performed when a game ball wins at the start winning opening in a situation where the reserved ball reaches the upper limit during a special game. There is no particular limitation as long as it is performed in advance. For example, a falling lottery may be performed when a game ball wins a big winning opening during a special game. In addition, for example, the following modifications can be given.

Lottery Timing (1) The lottery may be performed during the symbol change after the special game is ended, not during the special game as in the best mode. Specifically, the falling lottery for the X-th rotation (X> 0) may be performed when the identification information fluctuates before the X-1th (X-1> 0).
(2) In the above best mode, the falling lottery is performed each time a game ball is won at the start winning opening, but a predetermined number (for example, 50 fluctuations after the end of the special game) regardless of the winning at the starting winning opening. ) May be configured to be performed in advance in a lump {in this case, when non-falling determination is made for all of the predetermined number, at a predetermined timing (for example, the 50th change after the end of the special game) Further, a predetermined number of falling lotteries may be performed}. Moreover, you may comprise so that a fall lottery may be performed until it falls.

State transition timing In the best mode described above, when the fall decision is made at the X rotation, it is configured to fall from the X + 1th time to the low probability fluctuation state, but for example, the fall from the X rotation to the low probability fluctuation state. It may be configured. In addition, for each falling lottery after the non-falling guaranteed number of times, for example, a special game transition lottery after performing the falling lottery {If the falling lottery is won, a hit determination is performed with a normal random number from the rotation. } Or a method of performing a lottery lottery after obtaining a random number of lost.

Lottery Method In the above-described best mode, the random number for falling lottery is acquired each time a game ball is won at the start winning opening, but the falling lottery may be performed by a method other than the random number. For example, the lottery may be performed based on the winning time from the start of the special game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination random number acquisition process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a special game falling lottery process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the gaming state display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an example of a timing chart showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (when falling is determined during a special game). FIG. 14 is an example of a timing chart showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (when the fall is not determined during the special game). FIG. 15 is an example of display contents during a special game in the pachinko gaming machine related to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (notification of winning at the start winning opening). FIG. 16 is an example of display contents during a special game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (first non-falling decision notification). FIG. 17 is an example of display contents during a special game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (fall determination notification at the seventh time). FIG. 18 is an example of display contents immediately after the special game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (notification that the high-probability lottery state is held up to the seventh time). FIG. 19 is an example of display contents immediately after the special game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (notification that at least nine times the high-probability lottery continuation state is present).

Explanation of symbols

11 Start winning opening 12 Large winning opening 14a Special symbol display unit 112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 114 Symbol content determination means 120 Special symbol display control means 160 Falling lottery control means 180 Special game transition determination execution means 223 Special game display control means

Claims (5)

A start winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A variable winning opening that can take an open state where the game ball is easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening,
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode of the identification information and stop identification information;
Identification information display control means for receiving the determination content by the identification information display content determination means, and controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section according to the variation mode;
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, and if it is in the predetermined mode, a special game transition determination for determining transition to a special game in which the variable winning opening is changed to a state advantageous to the player Means,
A pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing the special game,
The identification information display content determination means draws the predetermined mode with a predetermined probability as the stop identification information in the first gaming state, and the predetermined mode with a higher probability than the predetermined probability in the second gaming state. While drawing lots,
In the pachinko gaming machine further comprising state transition lottery means for lottering whether or not the state transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state for each identification information change under the second gaming state,
The pachinko gaming machine, wherein the state transition lottery means performs the state transition lottery related to a certain identification information variation before at least one variation of the identification information variation.   The state transition lottery means performs the state lottery related to a certain identification information fluctuation during a special game executed before the identification information fluctuation, or the identification information fluctuation executed before the identification information fluctuation. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, which is performed at the time of the game.   The state transition lottery means sequentially performs the state transition lottery related to identification information fluctuation after the special game is completed each time the game ball is won at the start winning opening during the special game. 2. A pachinko gaming machine according to 2.   A first number display control means for displaying the remaining number of times until the identification information variation on the same or different display unit as the identification information display unit when it is determined that the state transition is caused by a certain identification information variation; The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   Second number display control means for displaying the remaining number of times until the identification information variation on the same or different display unit as the identification information display unit when it is determined that the state transition is not performed until at least some identification information variation. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: