JP2007159649A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means which can enhance the attractiveness of games by providing an informing technique unavailable in the prior art without a display or in its combination with other components instead of single display. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine which has the first and second variable prize winning slots to be opened during the special game, an open pattern decision means is additionally arranged as to enable the determination of an open pattern which enables the second variable prize winning slot to be opened at least once out of many times of unit games in the special game only when the shift is made to the specific game status after the end of the special game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type that obtains a random number based on a game ball entering a starting port and shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the random number is a winning value, In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality of variable winning holes that can be opened during a special game.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the starting port. When the game stops with a winning symbol (for example, “7”), a model called “digital patch” of the type that shifts to a special game that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state (the conventional “first” Seed game machine ") (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in many models, after the special game based on the winning symbol is finished as the winning symbol, the “normal winning symbol” that returns to the normal gaming state again, and after the special game based on the winning symbol is finished. There are “symbol per probability change” and “symbol per time reduction” that shift to a specific gaming state that is easier to shift to a special game than the normal gaming state.

Here, the normal pachinko gaming machine notifies the player whether or not to shift to the specific game state after the special game is finished before the special game is started or during the special game. For example, a typical notification method is notification by “decorative symbols”. This “decorative symbol” is a liquid crystal that is larger than the 7-segment segment, etc., provided separately from the “special symbol” in order to reduce the burden of display control of the “special symbol” that is directly linked to the player's profit. It is a design for the effect to enhance the fun of the game, displayed in a synchronized form with the change / stop of the “special design” on the display. And, for example, it is determined that the regular symbols are even-numbered (for example, “222”) and the symbols per probability variation are odd-numbered (for example, “777”), so by looking at the symbol array at the time of symbol stop, The player can recognize whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game ends. In addition, another notification method is configured so that it is not possible to recognize whether or not to shift to a specific game after the end of a special game just by looking at the stopped decorative symbol arrangement. Notification is made on the display whether or not to shift to a specific game after the game is over.
JP 2003-230714 A

  However, in the conventional notification method, for example, whether or not to shift to a specific game after the end of a special game, simply by looking at the notification content such as a decorative symbol pattern arrangement (for example, “777”) or “probability change confirmation”, is determined. It is just something that is directly communicated to the player. In other words, only the display among the constituent members of the pachinko gaming machine functions as a notification means. For this reason, the game is becoming more ruined, and this is a cause of a decline in the fun of the game. Therefore, the present invention aims to enhance the fun of the game by providing an unprecedented new notification method in the form of combining with other components, not using the display or not the display alone. To do.

  The present inventor examined the use of a variable prize opening operating in a special game for specific game notification, and as a result of earnest research to solve the above problems, the present inventions (1) to (6) were completed. Is.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
A first variable winning opening (first large winning opening 2121) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A second variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2122) capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
Random number obtaining means (special drawing lottery means 1121) for obtaining a random number for determining the content of the game based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening (special drawing starting opening 2110);
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) for determining the variation content of the identification information (special symbol) and stop identification information;
When the variation start condition for the identification information (special symbol) is satisfied, the identification information display unit (special symbol display) is displayed according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (special diagram content determination unit 1141). Identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151) for controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information (special symbol) is variably displayed by the variation content in the section 2131),
A condition for determining whether or not the stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, which is one condition for shifting from the normal gaming state to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Special game transition condition determining means (condition determining means 1171);
A game in which a unit game in which one of the first variable prize winning opening (first grand prize winning opening 2121) and the second variable prize winning opening (second large winning prize opening 2122) is opened under a predetermined condition is performed a plurality of times. Special game execution means (special game execution means 1172) related to execution of special games advantageous to the player,
In a pachinko gaming machine having a game condition control means (specific game control means 1180) that shifts to a specific game state that is easier to shift to a special game than the normal game state after the special game ends under a specific condition,
Only when transitioning to the specific game state after the special game is over, the second variable winning port (second big winning port 2122) is set to the open state at least once in the plurality of unit games in the special game. The pachinko gaming machine further includes an opening pattern determining means (a special prize opening opening pattern determining means 1172a) capable of determining an opening pattern to be performed.

  According to the present invention (2), the game state control means (specific game control means 1180) is dependent on the predetermined mode of the stop identification information that has triggered the special game, and the specific state after the special game ends. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which determines whether or not to shift to a gaming state.

  According to the present invention (3), the gaming state control means (specific game control means 1180) is based on the random number in a form independent of the predetermined mode of the stop identification information that has triggered the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), which determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state after the end of the special game.

  According to the present invention (4), when the opening pattern determining means (large winning opening opening pattern determining means 1172a) is determined to shift to the specific gaming state after the special game is finished, before the special game is started, One open pattern is determined by lottery from a plurality of predetermined open patterns, and when the open pattern is determined, the second variable prize opening (second 2nd) The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein a ratio of determining an opening pattern that the grand prize winning opening 2122) opens is high.

  According to the present invention (5), when the opening pattern determining means (big prize opening opening pattern determining means 1172a) is determined to shift to the specific gaming state after the special game is finished, before the unit game starts. Which of the first variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2121) and the second variable prize opening (second big prize opening 2122) is set to the open state in the unit game is the plurality of unit games. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), which is determined by lottery every time.

  In the present invention (6), the specific game state is a probability variation game state in which a lottery probability of transition to the special game based on the random number is higher than the normal game state, or a change related to a change content of the identification information The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (5), wherein the time-saving gaming state is generally shorter than that of the normal gaming state.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present specification will be described. First, “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings that a winning ball pays out, but also anything that may cause some profit to the player, including so-called “through-chuckers” and winning holes. . “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like (for example, special designs). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, a so-called “ “Basic random numbers”, specifically, “Winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “Variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “Design symbols for determining the stop symbol” “Decided random number”, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, 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. Also, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number or a specific game transition determining random number). “Based on random number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining the stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, determining the special symbol directly from the random number and determining the decorative symbol from the special symbol). The “identification information change start condition” indicates that the identification information is not changing or is not in a special game. The “predetermined condition” refers to a condition for continuing the open state, for example, until a predetermined number of balls are reached or until a predetermined time elapses. “Depending on” refers to a form in which whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state is determined depending on the type of stop identification information, and “Independent form” depends on the type of stop identification information Without being, it indicates a form in which it is determined whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state. “In the latter half of the first half” means that when the second big prize opening opens, the opening pattern that the second big prize opening opens for the first time in the second half of the special game (for example, after the eighth round if it is 15 rounds) is selected This means that the probability of being played is higher than the probability of selecting the opening pattern in which the second big prize opening is opened for the first time in the first half of the special game (for example, before round 7 if it is 15 rounds), for example, going to the second half A mode in which the user is more likely to be notified, and a mode in which an opening pattern in which the second big prize opening is opened for the first time in the final round are selected are the highest.

  According to the present invention (1), since the special game transition notification after the special game is performed by the variable prize opening operating in the special game, the stimulus by the mechanical phenomenon completely different from the stimulus received from the image or the like As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The present invention (2) relates to a type in which the transition to the specific gaming state is determined by the attribute of the stop identification information. Therefore, basically, the player can determine whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game due to the stop identification information is ended by the stop identification information on the identification information display unit. However, the stop identification information is configured so that the determination is difficult (for example, stop identification information such as “H” is not an easy stop identification information such as “7” but an unknown stop identification information such as “H”). As a result, it is possible to determine the transition to the specific game state substantially only through the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize opening during the special game, and as a result, for the special game period with less stimulation compared to the normal game, This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation for the notification, and has the effect of further enhancing the interest of the game.

  The present invention (3) relates to a type in which the transition to the specific gaming state is determined separately from the stop identification information. Therefore, depending on the stop identification information on the identification information display unit, the player cannot determine whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game due to the stop identification information is ended. As a result, the transition to the specific gaming state can be substantially determined only through the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize opening during the special game. It is possible to have a sense of expectation of notification, and there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, the notification is configured to be performed with high probability in the second half of the special game. Therefore, during the special game period with less stimulation compared to the normal game, the player As a result, it is possible to keep the expectation of the notification for a longer time.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above effect, since it is configured to determine whether or not to notify each time a unit game, each time a unit game is started, As a result of being able to have a sense of expectation of notification, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the effects described above, the specific game is a probability variation game or a time reduction game that gives a particularly high profit state to the player. As a result, it becomes possible to give a greater joy when playing the game.

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

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order. The dotted box (4000) in the figure relates to the second best mode and will be described later.

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

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

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

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting opening 2110. Next, the big prize opening 2120 includes a first big prize opening 2121 and a second big prize opening 2122. Here, the first grand prize opening 2121 and the second big prize opening 2122 are formed in a horizontal rectangular shape in which one of them is opened as a “big hit” when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game located in the upper left (upper right). Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122) includes a first incoming ball detection device 2121a (second incoming ball detection device 2122a) for detecting the incoming ball of the game ball, A first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b) and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 (large prize opening solenoid 12330) for opening and closing the first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b) are provided. . Here, the first entry detection device 2121a (second entry detection device 2122a) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first major prize opening 2121 (second major prize opening 2122). The first grand prize opening entrance information (second big entrance entrance information) indicating the entry at the time of the ball is generated. The first electric accessory 2121b (second electric accessory 2122b) is an open state in which the game ball cannot easily win or is difficult to win in the first grand prize port 2121 (second big prize port 2122) and the game ball is easy to win. The first big prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122) is varied in the state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In addition, since the means concerning the dotted line enclosure in a figure concerns on the 2nd best form, these are mentioned later. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to a game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so as to transmit information. Yes. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), speakers 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the special game execution means 1172 has a special prize opening pattern determination means 1172a for determining in what pattern the first big prize opening 2121 and the second big prize opening 2122 are opened in the special game. is doing. Furthermore, the special winning opening opening pattern determination means 1172a has an opening pattern determination table 1172a-1 for probability variation which is referred to when determining an opening pattern for special games based on probability variation. In the best mode, the special games based on the normal game and the time-reduced game use a single opening pattern in which the first big winning opening 2121 is opened. The special game time management means 1173 further includes a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

Here, Table 1 shows an open pattern determination table 1172a-1 for probability variation. In Table 1, “notification round” refers to the number of rounds for which probability variation notification is made for the first time. For example, “notification pattern 3” is notification of probability variation (opening of the second big prize opening) at 3R. As can be seen from the table, when performing probability change notification, random numbers are assigned so that the number of rounds in the latter half can be more easily drawn as the notification round. For example, when probability change notification is performed, the probability of being notified in 1R which is the first round of the special game is 1/256, whereas the probability of being notified in 15R which is the last round of the special game is It is set as high as 53/256.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1182 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1182 further includes a time-shortening counter 1182a capable of counting the time-shortening times. Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1182 has, for example, a function for determining whether or not the number of end times has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times (has a number-variable probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary storage for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Means 1192.

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

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

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

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Display related to effects, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying stop and change of special symbols, and a stop and change display of decorative symbols and a display of the progress of the game during a special game. An effect display device 2140 and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect are provided. It should be noted that the “production” relates to display of only information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol.

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

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

  Further, the display control means 2152 is a decoration symbol display control means 2152a that controls the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing hold display of the effect display device 2140. It has a drawing hold information display control means 2152b that controls all of the hold information display processing on the unit 2142.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and the drawing change mode storage means 2152a-2 for storing data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) relating to the decoration symbols and the change modes of the decoration symbols are further provided. Have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. Note that the processing related to the dotted line in the drawing relates to the second best mode, and will be described later. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, at step 1650, main controller 1000 executes a game state determination process after the end of special game, which will be described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1182a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1182a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1182a to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time reduction counter 1182a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special game execution process, which is a characteristic process of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 1640, the special winning opening opening pattern determination means 1172a refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the hit is a probable change, specifically, the stop symbol is a symbol per probability variation. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1640, in step 1642, the big winning opening opening pattern determination means 1172a refers to the opening pattern determination table 1172a-1 for probability variation, determines the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game, Control goes to step 1646. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1640, in step 1644, the special winning opening opening pattern determination unit 1172a selects a pattern that opens all the first special winning openings 2121 as the opening pattern, and proceeds to step 1646. In step 1646, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the opening pattern information determined in step 1642 or step 1644 to the effect display control unit 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (game state determination process after the completion of the special game in step 1650). .

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1621, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a special winning opening release signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 follows the opening pattern determined in step 1642 or step 1644, and the first electric accessory 2121b (or 2nd grand prize port 2122) of the first big winning port 2121 (or the second big winning port 2122). The second electric winning combination 2122b) is driven to open the first big prize opening 2121 (or the second big prize opening 2122), and the process proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (game state determination process 1650 after the end of the special game).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the first electric combination 2121b (or the second electric combination 2122b) of the first big prize opening 2121 (or the second big prize opening 2122). Then, the first grand prize opening 2121 (or the second big prize opening 2122) is closed. Next, in step 1629, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a big prize closing signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game execution unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and the round is a final round (for example, 15 rounds if the special game is based on a normal hit, sudden probability change) It is determined whether or not it is 2 rounds if it is a special game based on winning or sudden time reduction. In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150, and proceeds to the next process (game state determination process 1650 after the end of the special game). Even in the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (game state determination process 1650 after the end of the special game).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next processing (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1182a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. In step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6101, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. If Yes in step 6101, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151 a and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the decoration pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the stop symbol / variation mode of the special symbol) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the side of the effect display control unit 2150 may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6105, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag. Then, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the variable display of decorative symbols on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the content determined in step 6104. Next, in step 6116, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the content determined in step 6104. In step 6119, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6200). In the case of No in Step 6101, the process proceeds to Step 6116, and in the case of No in Step 6102 and Step 6116, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6200).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6201, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6201, in step 6202, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6203, the display control means 2152 turns on the special gaming flag. Next, in Step 6230, the display control means 2152 sets “0” as the initial value to the round number R. Here, the reason why the round number R is managed on the side of the effect display control means 2150 is for the processing of Step 6236 and Step 6246 described later. Note that the current round number and winning number may be sequentially displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 based on the round information and the gaming state information transmitted from the main control device 1000 in step 1623. Good. In step 6204, the display control unit 2152 performs a jackpot start display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140.

  Next, in step 6232, the display control means 2152 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and whether or not a big winning opening release signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side, that is, a new round is started. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 6232, in Step 6234, the display control means 2152 adds “1” to the round number R. Next, in step 6236, the display control means 2152 refers to the release pattern information transmitted from the main controller 1000 side in step 1646, and the current round number R is a specific round (that is, the probability fluctuation after the special game ends). It is determined whether or not it has reached a round in which the second big prize opening is opened for the first time.

Here, a specific description will be given with reference to Table 2. For example, when “open pattern 13” is selected, the big winning opening that is opened from “1R” to “12R” is the first big winning opening. , “13R” (specific round) is the second winning prize opening.

  Returning to FIG. 15 again, in the case of Yes in Step 6236, in Step 6238, the display control means 2152 displays “Congratulations Congratulations!” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {FIG. 16 (b). reference}. If “Congratulations!” Is displayed after reaching the “specific round”, the display is continued until the end of the final round. Next, in Step 6240, the display control means 2152 turns on the notification completion flag, and proceeds to Step 6244. Here, the “notification completion flag” is a flag relating to the completion of the specific game notification.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6236, in step 6242, the display control means 2152 displays “Zan!” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {see FIG. 16 (c)}, and in step 6244. Transition.

  In step 6244, the display control unit 2152 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and whether or not the big winning opening closing signal is received from the main control device 1000 side, that is, whether or not the round has ended. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6244, in step 6246, the display control means 2152 refers to the round number R and determines whether there is a next round, that is, whether it is not the final round. In the case of Yes in step 6246, in step 6248, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the notification completion flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6248, in Step 6250, the display control means 2152 displays “Which is?” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {see FIG. 16A}, and proceeds to Step 6208. To do. In other words, in the situation where there is no notification that the probability is changed, the probability of the next round is displayed by displaying “Which is?” Before the next round is started (time between rounds). Let the player expect change notifications.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6246, that is, if the final round has ended, in step 6252, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the notification completion flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6252, in Step 6254, the display control means 2152 displays “No end of all rounds!” (See FIG. 16 (d)) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 { Control goes to step 6208.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6252, in step 6256, the display control unit 2152 displays “all round end probability change!” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {see FIG. 16 (e)}. , Step 6208 is entered.

  In step 6208, the display control unit 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6208, in step 6210, the display control means 2152 performs jackpot end display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6258, the display control means 2152 turns off the notification completion flag. In step 6211, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6100).

  In the case of No in Step 6201, the process proceeds to Step 6232. In the case of No in Step 6202 and Step 6208, the process proceeds to the next process (first decorative symbol display control process 6100), and in the case of No in Step 6232. In step 6244, if step 6244 and step 6248 are No, step 6208 is entered.

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 16. First, when a game ball wins in the special symbol starting port 2110, the special symbol starts changing on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 under a predetermined condition, and an effect display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol. The decorative design also starts to change on the drawing display unit 2141 of the device 2140. Then, after a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped. Here, when the special symbol stops in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”) and the decorative symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “777”), the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. To do. In the best mode, it is configured so that it is not possible to determine whether or not to shift to the probability-variable gaming state after the special game is finished only by looking at the specific form of the decorative symbol.

  In the special game, either the first big prize opening 2121 or the second big prize opening 2122 is opened for each unit game. Here, when it is internally determined that the transition to the probability variation gaming state is made after the special game ends, the second big prize opening 2122 is set at least once in the special game and in any unit game. It is comprised so that it may be in an open state. That is, during the special game, when the second grand prize opening 2122 is opened even once, it is determined that the transition to the probability-variable gaming state will be made after the special game ends at that time.

  Therefore, first, a case where the probability variation gaming state is internally determined and the fact is notified (particularly, “open pattern 13” in Table 2 is selected) will be described. First, on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, a jackpot start display is made immediately after the transition to the special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, immediately before the start of the first round, the message “Which is?” Is displayed on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing to the direction of both big winning mouths. Is displayed. Thereafter, the first round is started, but since the first grand prize opening 2121 is opened in the round, the situation where the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is not fixed continues. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, during the round, a display “Zanen!” Is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Thereafter, immediately before the start of the second round, the display of “Which is?” Is displayed again on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing in the direction of both of the big winning mouths. Thereafter, until the end of the 12th round, the first grand prize opening 2121 is opened during the round, and “Which is?” During the round and “Zanen!” During the round is displayed on the effect display device 2140. It is repeatedly displayed on the part 2141.

  Then, although the 13th round is started, since the second grand prize opening 2122 is opened in this round, the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is determined at this stage. Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, during the round, the message “Congratulations on probability change!” Is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Thereafter, the display continues until the end of the 15th round. After the 15th round, which is the final round of the special game, is finished, as shown in FIG. Displayed above.

  Next, a case where the normal gaming state is determined internally will be described. First, on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, a jackpot start display is made immediately after the transition to the special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, immediately before the start of the first round, the message “Which is?” Is displayed on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing to the direction of both big winning mouths. Is displayed. Thereafter, the first round is started, but since the first grand prize opening 2121 is opened in the round, the situation where the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is not fixed continues. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, during the round, a display “Zanen!” Is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Thereafter, immediately before the start of the second round, the message “Which is?” Is displayed on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing in the direction of both of the big winning mouths. Thereafter, until the 15th round is completed, only the first grand prize opening 2121 is opened during the round, and “Which is?” During the round, “Zan! It is repeatedly displayed on the display unit 2141. Then, after the 15th round, which is the final round of the special game, is finished, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the display “Don't change all rounds! 2141 is displayed.

  According to the present best mode, since it is configured to notify the transition to the specific game after the special game by the variable prize opening that operates in the special game, the stimulation by the mechanical phenomenon completely different from the stimulation received from the image etc. As a result of being able to give to a person, there exists an effect that the interest property of a game can be improved.

  Further, the present invention relates to a type in which the transition to the specific gaming state is determined by the attribute of the stop identification information. Therefore, basically, the player can determine whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game due to the stop identification information is ended by the stop identification information on the identification information display unit. However, the stop identification information is configured so that the determination is difficult (for example, stop identification information such as “H” is not an easy stop identification information such as “7” but an unknown stop identification information such as “H”). As a result, it is possible to determine the transition to the specific game state substantially only through the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize opening during the special game, and as a result, for the special game period with less stimulation compared to the normal game, This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation for the notification, and has the effect of further enhancing the interest of the game.

  Further, since the notification is configured to be performed with a high probability in the second half of the special game, during the special game period in which the stimulation is less than that in the normal game, the player has a longer expectation of the notification. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, since the specific game is a probability variation game in which a particularly high profit state is given to the player, it is possible to give a greater joy when the notification is given to the player. There is an effect that can enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In the best mode, a plurality of release patterns are determined in advance, and in the case of notification, one release pattern is selected from the plurality of release patterns. It may be configured to determine by lottery at each unit game which of the one variable winning a prize opening and the second variable winning a prize opening is to be opened in the unit game. In this case, the lottery probability may be set in any way (a fixed probability that is common to all rounds, a variable probability that is different in at least some of the rounds). %, 25% in the second round, 12.5% in the third round, and so on. In this case, if notification is not made until a predetermined round (for example, the 15th round, which is the final round), it is preferable to forcibly confirm that the transition to the probability-changing game is to be made before the end of the special game.

  According to this modified example, the presence / absence of notification is determined every time a unit game is performed, so that every time a unit game is started, the player has a sense of expectation of the notification. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, the second best mode according to the present invention will be described. Here, the second best mode is a mode in which the jackpot type cannot be identified from the stop symbol of the special symbol. In the following description, differences from the first best mode will be mainly described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. Here, the only difference in appearance from the first best mode is that there is a status indicator 4000 that performs display corresponding to the current gaming state. Specifically, the current gaming state is indicated by turning on (flashing) in the case of the probability variation gaming state (time shortening gaming state) and turning off in the case of the non-probability variation gaming state and the special gaming state.

  Next, functional features of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode (only differences from the first best mode) will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the display control means 1150 includes state display lamp control means 1153 that controls the turning on / off of the state display lamp 4000 based on the current gaming state. Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game state transition determination means 1181 for determining which game state the current game state is to be transferred to. Here, the specific gaming state transition determination means 1181 determines whether or not the winning random number value is per probability variation, and if it is per probability variation, the probability for turning on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag Fluctuating gaming state transition determination means 1181a and whether or not the winning random number value is per time reduction, and if it is per time reduction, time reduction gaming state transition determination means 1181b for turning on the time reduction flag And further.

  Next, referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 17, the processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (only the difference from the first best mode) Will be explained. A part of the drawing is the same as the first best mode, but since it is another best mode, the description will be made assuming that “(2)” is added after the step number.

  First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. Here, the difference from the first best mode is only that the processing of step 1700 (2) exists. Step 1700 (2) is a process in which the main controller 1000 executes a status indicator lighting process.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 (2) in FIG. Here, the point of difference from the first best mode is only the processing of step 1417 (2) and the special symbol stop symbol. In step 1417 (2), the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the winning random number value related to the change is a hit (per probability change, per time reduction change, or normal hit). Here, the special symbol stop symbol is uniformly assigned “H” if the lottery result related to the change is a win, and on the other hand, if the lottery is lost, it is uniformly assigned “−”. That is, in this example, it is configured such that the hit attribute (per probability variation, per time reduction variation, or normal hit) cannot be identified from the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 (2) in FIG. Here, the difference from the first best mode is only that step 1570 (2) exists. Specifically, in step 1570 (2), the information transmitting unit 1200 reads the acquired random number from the gaming state temporary storage unit 1191, acquires the gaming state information after the special game is ended based on the random number, and then stores the information. It transmits to the effect display control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special game execution process of step 1600 (2)}. The reason for performing such processing is that in this best mode, only the special symbol information is transmitted to the sub-side, what kind of hit (per probability change, per time reduction, normal hit) is on the sub-side. It is because it cannot be judged.

  In this example, the game state information after completion of the special game is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side after the symbol variation is stopped, but may be configured to be transmitted simultaneously with the symbol variation.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special game execution process according to the subroutine of step 1600 (2) in FIG. Here, the difference from the first best mode is only step 1640 (2). Specifically, in the first best mode, a determination process is performed to determine whether or not the stop symbol is a symbol per probability variation, but in the best mode, the acquired winning random number (or a separately acquired specific game transition) A determination process is performed to determine whether or not the random number for determination is a probable variation. Specifically, in step 1640 (2), the special winning opening opening pattern determination unit 1172a refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1191 to determine whether or not the winning is a probable change, that is, whether or not the obtained random number is a probable change. Determine whether.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 (2) in FIG. First, in step 1656 (2), the probability variation gaming state transition judging means 1181a refers to whether or not the probability variation hits, that is, the gaming state temporary storage means 1191, based on the current gaming state and the acquired winning random number. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number is per probability fluctuation. In the case of Yes in step 1656 (2), in step 1658 (2) and step 1660 (2), the probability variation gaming state transition determination means 1181a uses the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, respectively. The process is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {the status indicator lighting process in step 1700 (2)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656 (2), in step 1662 (2), the time shortening gaming state transition determination means 1181b is based on whether or not the time shortening variation is reached, that is, based on the current gaming state and the acquired winning random number. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662 (2), in step 1664 (2), the time reduction gaming state transition determination unit 1181b turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a. Next, in step 1666 (2), the time-reduced gaming state transition determination unit 1181b sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1182a, and the next process {step 1700 (2) The process proceeds to the status indicator lighting process}.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart relating to the processing on the main side, and in detail, the status lamp lighting which is the characteristic processing of the second best mode according to the subroutine of step 1700 (2) in FIG. It is a flowchart of a process. First, in step 1702 (2), the status indicator control means 1153 refers to the temporary flag storage means 1191a to determine whether or not the special game execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1702 (2), in step 1704 (2), the status indicator control unit 1153 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1704 (2), in step 1706 (2), the status display lamp control means 1153 turns on the status display lamp 4000 and proceeds to the next processing {prize ball payout processing 1800 (2)}. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1704 (2), in step 1710 (2), the status indicator control means 1153 refers to the temporary flag storage means 1191a to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 1710 (2), in step 1712 (2), the status indicator control means 1153 blinks and displays the status indicator 4000, and proceeds to the next processing {prize ball payout processing 1800 (2)}. . In the case of No in step 1702 (2) and step 1710 (2), in step 1708 (2), the status indicator control means 1153 turns off the status indicator 4000, and the next process {Prize ball payout Move to processing 1800 (2)}. Even if the probability variation state transition (time reduction state transition) is internally determined by this process, the state indicator lamp does not light (blink) during the special game based on the hit, and the special game The status indicator lights (flashes) for the first time after completion. Therefore, during the special game, it is possible to secure a situation in which the player cannot determine whether or not to shift to the probability variation state (time reduction state) only by looking at the state indicator lamp.

  The best mode relates to a type in which the transition to the specific gaming state is determined separately from the stop identification information. Therefore, depending on the stop identification information on the identification information display unit, the player cannot determine whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game due to the stop identification information is ended. As a result, the transition to the specific gaming state can be substantially determined only through the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize opening during the special game. It is possible to have a sense of expectation of notification, and there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first 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 first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention (display screen related to the notification process). FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a status indicator lamp lighting process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention.

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1121 Special figure lottery means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1171 Condition determination means 1172 Special game execution means 1172a Large winning opening opening pattern determination means 1180 Specific gaming control means 2110 Special figure starting opening 2121 First large winning opening 2122 2nd grand prize opening 2131 special figure display section

Claims (6)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A first variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A second variable winning opening that can be in an open state and a closed state;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number for determining the content of the game based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening,
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information;
When the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, the identification information display unit variably displays the identification information with the variation content according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, and then the stop Identification information display control means for controlling to display identification information;
Special game transition condition for determining whether or not the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode, which is one condition for shifting from the normal game state to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state A determination means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous for a player, performing a unit game a plurality of times in which one of the first variable prize opening and the second variable prize opening is opened under a predetermined condition;
In a pachinko gaming machine having a game state control means for shifting to a specific game state that is easier to shift to a special game than the normal game state after the special game is finished under a specific condition,
Only when transitioning to the specific game state after the special game is finished, an opening pattern for making the second variable prize opening in the open state at least once in the plurality of unit games in the special game can be determined. A pachinko gaming machine further comprising an opening pattern determining means.   The game state control means determines whether or not to shift to the specific game state after the special game, in a form dependent on the predetermined mode of the stop identification information that has triggered the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to 1.   Whether or not the gaming state control means shifts to the specific gaming state after completion of the special game based on the random number in a form independent of the predetermined mode of the stop identification information that has triggered the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The release pattern determination means determines one release pattern by lottery from a plurality of predetermined release patterns before the start of the special game when the transition to the specific game state is determined after the special game is completed. In addition, when determining the opening pattern, the ratio of determining the opening pattern that the second variable winning opening is opened for the first time in the second half is higher than the first half of the plurality of unit games. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 3 above.   The opening pattern determining means, when the transition to the specific gaming state is determined after the special game ends, before the start of the unit game, either the first variable winning a prize opening and the second variable winning a prize opening The determination as to whether the unit game is in the open state is made by lottery for each of the plurality of unit games until at least the second variable prize opening is opened once. Pachinko machines.   The specific gaming state is a probability varying gaming state in which the lottery probability of transition to the special game based on the random number is higher than the normal gaming state, or the variation time related to the variation content of the identification information is generally the normal game state. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming state is a time-reduced gaming state shorter than that of the gaming state.

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