JP2007075360A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine with a means which enables the execution of a time series notification when having a variation mode comprising a plurality of stages. <P>SOLUTION: In a case where the variation mode of the identifying information comprises a plurality of stages containing the first stage after the variation of the identifying information is started and the final stage up to the defined display of the stop identifying information after the end of the variation of the identifying information, the pachinko game machine is provided with a subsequent stage information notification asking means which asks a player whether the player wants to be notified of the information pertaining to the subsequent stage at a given timing per stage of the plurality of stages and a subsequent stage information notification means which notifies the player of the information when the notification of the information within the given timing is directed by the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a pachinko that can shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player when the stop information is displayed in a predetermined mode after stoppage of the ID information after the ID information is changed for a predetermined time. In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which the variation display of the identification information is configured in multiple stages.

  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. 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, as the variation mode, conventionally, the plurality of identification information strings are all changed and stopped at the same time or sequentially stopped. However, in recent years, the plurality of identification information strings are stopped sequentially. If some of the identification information stopped in the case is the same identification information, reach fluctuation that increases the player's expectation by setting the fluctuation time of other identification information strings that are changing longer than usual Is incorporated. Furthermore, recently, pachinko machines that perform multi-stage reach variation in which the identification information sequence that is undergoing reach change is temporarily stopped due to loss and then the identification information sequence is changed again have become mainstream. In this case, the special game transition expectation degree in the more advanced reach fluctuation (second stage, third stage...) Is set higher than the special game transition expectation degree in the first stage reach fluctuation. And the more it develops, the higher the player's expectation.
JP-A-2005-216

  That is, for a pachinko gaming machine in which a variation mode composed of a plurality of stages is incorporated, it can be said that the player's interest is whether or not to develop to the next stage when a certain stage is executed. Under such needs, for example, the notice notification in the conventional model is, for example, whether to shift to special games (whether it will be a big hit), or whether it will develop to a further stage (super super reach) This is not a time-series notification of whether or not to develop to the next stage, such as whether or not to develop to the next stage, but a spot-like notification. In this case, even when a variation mode consisting of multiple stages is selected, if it is reported that it will be a big hit or will be developed into super super reach at the initial stage, The problem is that you cannot enjoy the joy of developing stages.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide means capable of executing time-series notification in a case where a variation mode including a plurality of stages is provided.

The present invention (1) includes a starting entrance (first type starting port 2100) through which game balls can flow,
An identification information display unit (special drawing display unit 2310, drawing display unit 2410) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol);
A variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 1112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start entrance (first type start port 2100);
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1114, figure display content determination means 2531a) for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol); ,
The identification information display section (the identification information display section) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol) determined by the identification information display content determination unit (special drawing content determination unit 1114, drawing display content determination unit 2531a). Identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 1120, decorative symbol display control means 2531) for controlling to be displayed on the special symbol display portion 2310 and the drawing display portion 2410),
When the stop identification information related to the identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special gaming state in which the variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) is opened ( Condition determining means 1131),
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game execution means 1132) for executing a special game with the variable prize opening (first type big prize opening 2200) open.
A variation mode of the identification information (decoration symbol) includes a plurality of stages including a first stage after the identification information (decoration symbol) starts to vary, and the identification information (decoration symbol) ends the variation. In the case where the stop identification information is composed of a final stage until the stop identification information is definitely displayed, information on the next stage of the stage is notified at each predetermined stage of the plurality of stages. Next stage information notification confirmation means (next stage information notification display control means 2532a) for confirming whether or not to the player,
A pachinko gaming machine comprising: next-stage information notification means (next-stage notification control means 2532) for notifying the information when the player instructs the information to be notified within the predetermined timing.

  According to the present invention (1), time-sequential notification is executed in the case of having a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages. Specifically, information on the next stage is notified at a certain stage. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can surely enjoy the joy of developing the stage. Furthermore, since it is configured so that information on the next stage is notified by the player's instruction, it is unclear whether or not the player will not advance to the next stage for the player who does not desire the notification. There is also an effect that the situation can be secured.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses anything that can cause a player to have any profit status regardless of whether or not a prize ball is paid out, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. “Winning” is a concept related to paying out a prize ball. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, characters, designs, and the like (for example, decorative designs). 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 “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. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Based on the game content determination random number” is not only determined directly from the game content determination random number, but also, for example, directly determined from the game content determination random number. The case where it determines from another identification information (for example, special symbol) is also included.

  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, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and a hustler. In the game area 1, a first type special symbol display device 2300 for displaying a special symbol and the like, and a decorative symbol display are displayed. The first type effect display device 2400 for performing the above, the first type start port 2100 to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached, and driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game to be opened. A first-type large winning opening 2200 that can be taken, and an out opening 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening out of the gaming area are provided. Furthermore, at the lower right of the front frame, a game ball launching apparatus 10 having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing a game ball into the game area continuously or stepwise is installed.

  Here, an operation button 2610 that can be pressed by the player is installed on the front surface of the upper plate. The operation button 2610 includes a sensor that generates an operation signal when a pressing operation is performed by the player. As will be described later, this operation button 2610 is used to display information related to the next stage of the change (specifically, when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400). It is operated by the player when instructing notification of information) regarding whether or not to proceed to the next stage.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main board) 1000, first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500, prize ball payout mechanism 19 (prize ball tank 19a, prize). A ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 3000, and the like are provided on the rear surface of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main controller (main board) 1000 is connected to various peripheral devices, that is, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 so as to be able to transmit information. In addition, although not shown, it is also electrically connected to various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps). Therefore, the main controller (main board) 1000 will be described. The main controller (main board) 1000 includes a first type game control means 1100 that controls the first type of game and a variety of game information { For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, per time reduction with a limited number of times, normal hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information -An information transmission means 1200 for transmitting an end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various prize openings A payout determining means 1300. The details of each means will be described below with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS.

  First, the first type game control means 1100 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The first type game control means 1100 includes a special game transition determining means 1110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and a special figure display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. And a special symbol display control means 1120 for controlling to stop and display after changing the special symbol for a predetermined time, and determining whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a predetermined mode, In the case of the predetermined mode, the special game control means 1130 for executing the special game of opening the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 under a predetermined condition, and the current game state {for example, the special game state, State related to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state), state related to the opening and closing of the normal electric equipment (easy open state, non-easy open state)}, special symbols Stop symbol and fluctuation mode information, on-off status of the various flags, and a game state temporary storage means 1140 for temporarily storing the special game state in the game (eg, the number of rounds and the winning number information), and the like.

  Here, the special game transition determining means 1110 includes a first type starting port entrance determining unit 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first type starting port 2100, and a first type starting port 2100. Determine whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the incoming game ball, and acquire a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 to perform and special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution for storing the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted Means 1113 and special figure content determining means 1114 for determining a special symbol stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on the game content determination random number. Here, the special figure hold information temporary storage judgment execution means 1113 has a special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a that can store a maximum of four random numbers in combination with the hold order. Yes. Furthermore, the special figure content determination means 1114 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1114a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode.

  Next, the special symbol display control means 1120 further includes special figure change time management means 1121 for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1114. Here, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, the special game control means 1130 is for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied. Special game execution means 1132.

  Next, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 is in the closed state during the normal game and the first type starting port 2100 that triggers the transition to the special game, and is opened under the predetermined condition during the special game. 1st type big prize opening 2200, first type special symbol display device 2300 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, hold display and game progress status during special game A first-type effect display device 2400 that mainly performs effects-related display, and a first-type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 that controls all display control related to effects and the like. .

  The first type special symbol display device 2300 is connected to the main control device (main board) 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the first type effect display device 2400 is a first type effect display control means (sub board). 2500 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first type special symbol display device 2300 is controlled by the main control device (main board) 1000, and the first type effect display device 2400 is controlled by the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500. Means. Further, the operation button 2610 is connected to the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 so as to be able to transmit information. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first type starting port 2100 is provided with an incoming ball detection device 2110 that emits an incoming signal when a game ball enters.

  Next, the first type big winning opening 2200 includes a ball detection device 2210 that emits a ball signal when a game ball enters, and a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and the game ball is likely to win. An electric combination 2220 driven by a solenoid for changing the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 in the open state is provided.

  Next, the first-type special symbol display device 2300 includes a special symbol display unit 2310 that can display the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop display, and a special symbol reservation display unit 2320 that displays the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol. .

  Next, the first-type effect display device 2400 includes an illustration display unit 2410 that can display the decorative symbols in a variable manner and stop display, and an illustration hold display unit 2420 that displays the number of reservations related to the decorative symbols.

  Next, the first type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the first-type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 receives display information receiving means 2510 for receiving various information from the main control device (main board) 1000 side, and operation signals from the operation buttons 2610. Operation information receiving means 2520 for display and display control means 2530 for performing effect display control on the first-type effect display device 2400 mainly based on the information from the main control device (main board) 1000 side. ing.

  Here, the display information receiving means 2510 has main-side information temporary storage means 2511 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the operation information receiving unit 2520 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2521 for temporarily storing an operation signal from the operation button 2610.

  Next, the display control unit 2530 includes a decorative symbol display control unit 2531 that controls the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400, and the decorative symbol change during the decorative symbol change. Next-stage notification control means 2532 that controls the next-stage notification that can be executed, and the drawing hold information that controls all of the hold information display processing on the drawing hold display unit 2420 of the first-type effect display device 2400 Display control means 2533.

Here, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 determines the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2511. A design display content determination unit 2531a for the display, a decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b for temporarily storing information on the determined stop symbol and the variation mode, and a device for storing the variation pattern data of the decoration symbol And a figure variation mode storage unit 2531c. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2531a further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2531a ₁ for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, next-stage notification control means 2532 confirms whether next-stage information is notified and notifies next-stage information on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first-type effect display device 2400. Display control means 2532a, notification-possible timing timer 2532b for time management of whether or not to notify next-stage information, and next-stage notification-related information (for example, flag on / off information in the process, Next-stage notification-related information temporary storage means 2532c for temporarily storing information relating to the variation mode selected this time, and data related to the control regarding all variation modes, which are referred to when performing control regarding next-step information, And a stored next-stage notification related information reference table 2532d.

  Here, FIG. 7 shows an example of the next-stage notification related information reference table 2532d. In this best mode, there are eight types of variation, and the next-stage notification related information reference table 2532d stores predetermined information about all of them. For example, if the variation mode 3 is selected, the total variation time of this variation mode is 20 seconds, and this variation mode is executed in the first stage, which is a non-reach stage, from 0 to 9 seconds, and then the reach stage. The second stage is executed from 9 to 19 seconds, and finally the final third stage is executed from 19 to 20 seconds. The notification timing (the timing at which the player can issue an information notification instruction for the next stage) is 0 to 5 seconds of the first stage for the second stage information notification, and the third stage for the information notification. It is the 9th to 14th seconds of the 2nd stage, and when the notification instruction is given at each timing, the information notification of the 2nd stage is notified as “it will reach”, and the information notification of the 3rd stage You are informed that you are losing.

  Returning to FIG. 6 again, the drawing hold information display control unit 2533 further includes an drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2533a for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control device (main board) 1000. As shown in FIG. 8, the main controller (main board) 1000 loops each of the first type special game transition determination process 1000, the first type special game execution process 2100, and the prize ball payout process 5000. Yes. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. The outline of each process will be described (excluding the processes described in detail below). The prize ball payout process 5000 is a prize opening with a prize ball payout (first type start port 2100, first type large prize port 2200). Etc.), the prize ball payout determining means 1300 determines a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the number of payouts set in the prize opening, and then the prize ball payout device 3000 pays out according to the decision. Is a process of executing.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1000 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the first type special game transition determination processing 1000 includes a first type special game content determination random number acquisition processing 1300 related to a game content determination random number acquisition for special game transition determination, and a first type special symbol. Special symbol display processing 1400 for performing control for variable display / stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the display device 2300, and the first type special game for determining whether or not the special game operation condition is satisfied. And an operation condition determination process 1500.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first type starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not a game ball entering signal has been received from the entrance detecting device 2110 of the first type starting port 2100. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the random number acquisition determination execution unit 1112 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1113a 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 1304, in Step 1306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 acquires the game content determination random number, and the special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution means 1113 holds the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a. Based on the number, the game content determination random number and the winning order are stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a so that the hold is released after the hold is released. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the latest hold information to the first-type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special game transition determining unit 1110 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1114 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1113a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1114 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), and the game content determination random number (for example, the winning symbol) Based on the random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140. Then, in step 1418, the information transmission means 1200 performs first type effect display control on the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current game state related to the special symbol determined in step 1416. It transmits to the means (sub-board) 2500 side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a. In step 1422, the special symbol display control means 1120 displays the special symbol variation display according to the variation mode stored in the game state temporary storage unit 1140 on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. To start. Next, in step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the special symbol display control unit 1120 turns on the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140, and performs the next process (the first type special game operating condition determination in step 1500). Process). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol display control means 1120 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300, and is stored in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. The displayed stop symbol is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special symbol display control means 1120 turns off the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1121 resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121 a and proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special symbol display control unit 1120 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1140 and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1134, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart according to a subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1131 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140 and determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining means 1131 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300 has stopped in a predetermined manner. . In step 1506, the special game control means 1130 turns on the first type special game transition permission flag, and proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart relating to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the first type special game transition permission flag is on. If YES in step 2102, in step 2104, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a first type special game start signal to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side. Next, in step 2106 and step 2108, the special game execution means 1132 turns off the first type special game transition permission flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140 and turns on the first type special game execution flag. 212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2110, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 2110, the process proceeds to step 2112. In the case of No in step 2110, the special game executing means 1132 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, in step 2112, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 1140 to determine whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 2112, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 2124 without performing the processes of Steps 2114 to 2122 described in detail below. On the other hand, if No in step 2112, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 2114, the special game executing means 1132 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 2116, the special game executing means 1132 clears the winning ball counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140 to zero. In step 2118, the special game executing means 1132 adds 1 to the round number counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140. Note that the number of rounds stored in the game state temporary storage means 1140 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 2120, the special game execution means 1132 turns on the round continuation flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140. In step 2122, the special game executing means 1132 drives the electric accessory 2220 of the first type big prize opening 2200 to open the first type big prize opening 2200, and proceeds to step 2124.

  Next, in step 2124, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 2124, the process proceeds to step 2128. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2124, in step 2126, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the release timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 2126, the process proceeds to step 2128, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 2128, the special game executing means 1132 stops driving the electric accessory 2220 of the first type grand prize opening 2200 and closes the first type big prize opening 2200. In step 2130, the special game executing means 1132 resets the release timer. Next, in step 2132, the special game executing means 1132 turns off the round continuation flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. Next, in step 2134, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 2134, in step 2136, the special game execution means 1132 turns off the first type special game execution flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140. In step 2138, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1140, transmits a special game end signal to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to the ball payout process 5000). In the case of No in step 2134, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

Next, the decorative symbol display process (+ next stage notification control process) 6600 on the first type effect display device 2400 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether or not symbol information has been received from the main controller (main board) 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination unit 2531 a is based on the symbol information from the main controller (main board) 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2511. With reference to the figure variation content determination lottery table 2531a ₁ , the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined, and the determined content is stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b. Next, in step 6106, the decorative design display control means 2531 follows the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative design related information temporary storage means 2531b, and the design display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. The display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, in step 6600, a next-stage notification control process described later is executed. Thereafter, in step 6116, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2511 and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b. The process proceeds to the next process. Note that if the result is No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, if NO in step 6116, the process proceeds to step 6600.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the next-stage notification control unit 2532 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the next stage notification control means 2532 starts the notification possible timing timer 2532b. Next, in step 6606, the next stage notification control means 2532 turns on the timer initial value completion flag in the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c. In step 6608, the next stage notification control unit 2532 refers to the next stage notification related information temporary storage unit 2532c and determines whether or not the reportable continuation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6608, in step 6610, the next stage notification control means 2532 confirms the elapsed time from the start of the change in the notification possible timing timer 2532b and also stores the next stage notification related information reference table 2532d. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached one of the notification timings at each stage in the current variation mode. In the case of Yes in step 6610, in step 6612, the next stage notification control means 2532 turns on the notification possible continuation flag in the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c. Then, in Step 6614, whether or not the next stage information notification display control means 2532a wants to notify the player of information related to the next stage on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. Confirmation is displayed. Next, in step 6616, the next stage notification control means 2532 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2521 to determine whether or not an operation signal has been received, that is, whether or not the player has operated the decision button. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6616, in step 6618, the next stage information notification display control means 2532a refers to the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c and displays information related to the next stage of the stage on the drawing display unit 2410. To display. Then, in step 6620, the next stage notification control means 2532 turns off the reportable continuation flag in the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c, and proceeds to step 6622. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6616, in step 6628, the next stage notification control means 2532 refers to the next stage notification related information reference table 2532d, confirms the notification possible end time in that stage, and can be notified. With reference to the timing timer 2532b, it is determined whether or not the time has been reached. If Yes in step 6628, the process proceeds to step 6620, whereas if No in step 6628, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6116). In step 6622, the next-stage notification control unit 2532 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000. In the case of Yes in step 6622, in step 6624, the next stage notification control means 2532 turns off the timer initialization completion flag in the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c, and proceeds to the next processing (step 6116). If No in step 6602, in step 6626, the next stage notification control means 2532 refers to the next stage notification related information temporary storage means 2532c and determines whether or not the timer initialization completion flag is off. judge. If Yes in step 6626, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6116), whereas if No in step 6626, the process proceeds to step 6608. In the case of No in step 6680, the process proceeds to step 6616.

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 16 and 17. Here, description will be made by taking the variation mode of “variation mode 8” in FIG. 7 as an example. In this variation mode 3, the total variation time is 40 seconds, the first phase that is a non-reach phase is executed from 0 to 9 seconds, and then the second phase that is a reach phase is performed from 9 to 19 seconds. The third stage, which is the next super reach stage, is carried out from 19 to 29 seconds, the fourth stage, which is the next super super reach stage, is carried out from 29 to 39 seconds, and finally the last stage. Five steps are performed from 39 seconds to 40 seconds. Therefore, when the display contents on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400 are described in time series, first, the decorative design fluctuates on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. Simultaneously with the start, as shown in FIG. 16, a confirmation screen “Do you want to notify the next stage information?” Is displayed for 5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation (first notification timing). Then, when the player operates the operation button 2610 at the first notification timing, as shown in FIG. 17, information regarding the second stage is notified as “become reachable”. In addition, when the player operates the operation button 2610 at the second notification timing (9 to 14 seconds from the start of the change), information regarding the third stage is notified as “I will be a super reach”. Next, when the player operates the operation button 2610 at the third notification timing (19 to 24 seconds from the start of the fluctuation), information regarding the fourth stage is notified as “it will be super super reach”. In addition, when the player operates the operation button 2610 at the fourth notification timing (29 to 34 seconds from the start of fluctuation), information regarding the fifth stage is notified as “winning”.

  According to this best mode, when a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages is provided, time-series notification is executed, specifically, information about the next stage is notified at a certain stage. There is an effect that the player can surely enjoy the joy of developing the stage. Furthermore, since it is configured so that information on the next stage is notified by the player's instruction, it is unclear whether or not the player will not advance to the next stage for the player who does not desire the notification. There is also an effect that the situation can be secured.

  In this best mode, it is configured to perform the next stage notification when the player gives a notification instruction without particularly setting the notification possible condition, but only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, You may comprise so that the next stage alert | report may be performed. For example, when points are allocated according to the type of change mode (for example, 5 points for reach, 10 points for super reach, etc.), and the cumulative number of points reaches a predetermined point Depending on the number of points, the player may determine the content to be notified (for example, 2 points for reach, 5 points for super reach, and 20 points for jackpot) And so on). Further, instead of the variation mode, the player may be configured to generate points in a mini game played by the player when a game ball is not being fired.

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 (entire). FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (main side). FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (peripheral device side). FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (sub-side). FIG. 7 is an example of the next stage notification related information reference table (next stage notification related information storage means) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of first-type special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the first type special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 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. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart of the next-stage notification control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a screen for confirming whether or not information notification regarding the next stage is available to the player in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a screen example in which information regarding the next stage is notified to the player in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1114 Special figure content determination means 1120 Special symbol display control means 1131 Condition determination means 1132 Special game execution means 2100 First kind start opening 2200 First kind big prize opening 2310 Special figure display part 2410 Indication display part 2531 Decoration design display control means 2531a Decoration design display content determination means 2532 Next stage notification control means 2532a Next stage information notification display control means

Claims (1)

A starting entrance where game balls can flow in,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance, game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring game content determination random numbers;
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 controlling the identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information on the identification information display section;
When the stop identification information related to the identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is opened;
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened.
A variation mode of the identification information includes a plurality of stages including a first stage after the identification information starts to change, until the identification information ends the change and the stop identification information is displayed deterministically. For each stage of the plurality of stages, the next stage for confirming to the player whether or not to notify the information about the next stage of the stage at a predetermined timing of the stage. Stage information notification confirmation means;
A pachinko gaming machine comprising: next stage information notifying means for notifying the information when the player instructs the information to be notified within the predetermined timing.