JP2007159650A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means which can enhance the attractiveness of games by providing a novel 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, a shift to a specific game informing means is additionally arranged so as to make any one of the first and second variable prize winning slots being opened in the unit game actualized directly or indirectly at least once out of many times of unit games in the special game only when the shift is made to the specific game 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. Is a type that shifts to a special game that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state (such as a conventional “first”). Seed game machine ") (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decoration symbol is also started to change, and when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol is also changed to the specific mode (for example, “777”). )) To stop. In many cases, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a specific manner.
JP 2003-230714 A

  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 or during the special game. For example, a typical notification method is notification by “decorative symbols”. For example, in many models, 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”). Thus, the player can recognize whether or not to shift to the specific game after the special game is finished.

  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 the special game just by looking at the stopped special symbol arrangement or the decorative symbol arrangement. Then, notification on whether or not to shift to a specific game after the end of the special game (for example, display of “decision of probability change”, display of decorative decoration of a bag stopped at an even number) is performed on the display. It is.

  However, in the conventional notification method, for example, it is determined whether or not to shift to a specific game after the end of a special game only by looking at the notification contents such as a decorative symbol pattern arrangement (for example, “777”) or “probability change confirmation”. 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, which causes a decrease in the fun of the game. Therefore, the present invention aims to enhance the interest 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 has studied 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 invention (1) to (7) has been 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 of 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),
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 gaming state control means (a particular gaming control means 1180) that shifts to a particular gaming state that is easier to transition to a special game than the normal gaming state after the special game is finished under a particular condition,
Only when transitioning to the specific game state after the end of the special game, at least one of the plurality of unit games in the special game, the variable winning port in the open state in the unit game is the first variable winning port A specific game transition notifying means (specific game) that directly or indirectly reveals one of the variable winning ports (first grand winning port 2121) or the second variable winning port (second large winning port 2122). This is a pachinko gaming machine further comprising a transition notification determination execution means 2160).

  According to the present invention (2), the gaming 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), the specific game transition notification means (specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160) is a light emitting means provided inside or outside the variable winning opening in the open state at the time of specific game transition notification. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein the first LED lamp 2121c and the second LED lamp 2122c are turned on, blinked, turned off, or discolored.

  In the present invention (5), the pachinko gaming machine further includes display means (display control means 2152) capable of displaying characters and / or images, and the specific game transition notification means (specific game transition notification determination execution). The means 2160) is configured so that the variable winning opening in the open state is the first variable winning opening (first large winning opening 2121) or the second variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2122) when the specific game transition notification is made. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein a character and / or an image for notifying which one is displayed is displayed on the display means (display control means 2152).

  In the present invention (6), the specific game transition notification means (specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160) has a higher ratio of notifying for the first time in the second half than in the first half of the plurality of unit games at the time of specific game transition notification. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (5) configured.

  According to the present invention (7), 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 (6), 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 a specific game transition is notified, the probability of the notification in the second half of the special game (for example, 8 rounds after 15 rounds) is the first half of the special game (for example, 15 This means that it is higher than the probability of performing the notification in the case of 7 rounds before the round, for example, an aspect in which it is easier to be notified in the second half and a case in which the notification is most likely to be notified in the final round. be able to. “Direct” means visual (for example, light is emitted inside the variable prize opening or a message such as “first variable prize opening” is displayed on the display) and auditory (for example, “first variable prize winning” This means that the target variable prize opening is made clear through the five senses, and “indirect” means, for example, the variable prize opening that is the target on the display. It refers to making the variable prize opening manifest by reminding the target variable prize opening, such as pointing the direction with an arrow.

  According to the present invention (1), as a technique for notifying the specific game transition after the end of the special game, among the two variable prize ports that can be operated in the special game, the variable prize port that operates during an arbitrary unit game is Because it adopts a novel method that has never been made before or directly, it can be expected to eliminate the sense of feeling of the player. There is an effect that it can be increased.

  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, the 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, the transition to the specific gaming state can be substantially determined only through the direct or indirect manifestation of the variable prize opening during the special game. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of the notification, and there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  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. Therefore, as a result of being able to determine the transition to the specific gaming state substantially only through the direct or indirect manifestation of the variable prize opening during the special game, during the special game period with less stimulation compared to the normal game, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of the notification, and there is an effect that the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the effects described above, direct manifestation that the target variable prize opening is easy to recognize, such as lighting, blinking, extinguishing or discoloration of the light emitting means provided inside or outside the variable prize opening. Since this method is employed, it is possible to reliably notify the specific game transition notification to the player.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above-described effect, the variable winning opening to be recognized is easily recognized or recalled, such as notification of the variable winning opening that is opened by characters and / or images on the display means. Since the manifestation technique and / or the indirect manifestation technique are employed, there is an effect that the specific game transition notification can be surely performed to the player.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the above-described effect, 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 On the other hand, as a result that the expectation of the notification can be given for a longer period of time, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention (7), in addition to the above effects, the specific game is a probability variation game or a time-saving game that gives a particularly high profit state to the player. As a result, it is 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 figure starting 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 winning combination solenoid 2330 (a second winning combination solenoid 12330) for opening and closing the first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b), the first electric combination 2121b (second electric combination 2122b), A first LED lamp 2121c (second LED lamp 2122c) provided inside the first grand prize opening 2121 (second big prize opening 2122). 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. As will be described later, the first LED lamp 2121c (second LED lamp 2122c) is turned on when a probability change is notified under a predetermined condition, and is turned off when not notified. In FIG. 1, the second big prize opening 2122 is in a closed state, so that the second LED lamp 2122 c is not visible.

  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 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 that are not 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 relating to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state 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 unit 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 determining unit 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). A lottery means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a 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, and a current gaming state {eg, a special gaming state, an electric State related to opening / closing (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (eg number of rounds and winning prize information), 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. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  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 related 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 means 1192 also 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 (normal 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. It includes an effect display device 2140, an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect, and a specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160 that performs notification processing related to the specific game transition. 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 specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160 indicates the notification timing (specifically, in what round of the special game the transition notification is performed) when performing the specific game transition notification during the special game. A notification pattern determination unit 2161 is provided for determination. Here, the notification pattern determination means 2161 further includes a notification pattern determination table 2161a that is referred to when determining the notification timing.

Here, Table 1 shows a notification pattern determination table 2161a. In Table 1, “notification round” refers to the number of rounds for which probability change notification is made for the first time. For example, “notification pattern 3” is 3R probability change notification (the LED in the big prize opening that is open in the round) Lamp is lit). 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 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 figure 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 which will be described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game 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 has entered (inflow, passed) 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 not 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 ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the information on what number of the holding is made. Shifts to the process (electricity 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 driving 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. The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determination unit 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-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture 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 change time management means 1152a refers to the normal time change 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 universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal map content determination means 1142 in the above step 1216 on the universal 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 of 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 relating 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 what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces an 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 out 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 means 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 numbers (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 means 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 means 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 variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 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 unit 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 unit 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 unit 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 special game execution processing according 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, 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. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (game state determination process after 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. Next, in step 1621, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a special winning opening release signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172, based on a predetermined release pattern, 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). ) To open the first big prize opening 2121 (or the second big prize opening 2122), and the process proceeds to step 1623.

Here, the “opening pattern” is determined in advance as to which of the first big prize opening 2121 and the second big prize opening 2122 is opened for each round. For example, Table 2 shows an example of an opening pattern of a normal special game {special game (long)} and an example of an opening pattern of a special game {special game (short)} of sudden probability change and sudden time reduction. In Table 2, “1” indicates that the first big prize opening 2121 opens in the round, and “2” shows that the second big prize opening 2122 opens in the round. In this example, there is only one “open pattern”, but a plurality of patterns, for example, different patterns for each gaming state may be provided.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11 again, in step 1623, the information transmission unit 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 unit 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 executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, Or if it is a special game based on sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). 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. Next, in step 6900, the specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160 executes a probability change notification content determination process 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 6130, the notification pattern determination means 2161 determines whether or not the symbol is per probability variation based on the symbol information (for example, attribute information) received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6130, in step 6132, the notification pattern determination means 2161 turns on the pre-notification flag, and proceeds to step 6105. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6130, step 6132 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 6105.

  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. 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 a probability change notification content determination process, which is a characteristic process of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, at step 6902, the notification pattern determination means 2161 determines whether or not the symbol is stopped at the winning symbol (for example, whether or not the symbol changing flag is off). In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the notification pattern determination means 2161 determines whether or not the pre-notification flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906, the notification pattern determination means 2161 turns off the pre-notification flag. Next, in step 6908, the notification pattern determination means 2161 refers to the notification pattern determination table 2161a and determines a notification round by lottery. In step 6910, the notification pattern determination unit 2161 turns on the notification flag and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6200). It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6200) also in the case of No in step 6902 and step 6904.

  FIG. 16 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 effect display control means 2150 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 determines 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 6233, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the notification flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6233, in Step 6236, the specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160 refers to the release pattern information (the same pattern information as in Table 2) stored in advance on the sub side, and the current round number It is determined whether or not R has reached a specific round (that is, a round in which an LED in an open big winning opening is determined for the first time, which is determined to shift to a probability-changing game after the special game ends). For example, when “notification pattern 13” is selected, the LEDs in the special winning opening opened from “1R” to “12R” are turned off {see FIG. 17B-1), but “13R” (specific The LED in the grand prize opening that is opened in the round) is lit {see FIG. 17 (c-1)}.

  In the case of Yes in step 6236, in step 6237, the specific game transition notification determination execution means 2160 turns on the LED in the big winning opening that is open in the round. Next, in step 6238, the display control means 2152 displays “Congratulations!” (See FIG. 18B) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. 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. 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 “Is it shining?” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {see FIG. 18A}, 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 “Is it light?” 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 is completed, 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. 18 (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 transition!” On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 {see FIG. 18 (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. If NO in step 6244 and step 6248, the process proceeds to step 6208. If NO in step 6233, the process proceeds to step 6242.

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 17 and 18. 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 each unit game of the special game, according to the order shown in Table 2, either the first big prize opening 2121 or the second big prize opening 2122 is opened. Here, if it is internally determined that the transition to the probability-variable game state will be made after the special game is over, at least once in the special game, in any unit game, An LED lamp provided inside is lit. That is, during the special game, if the LED lamp in the special winning opening is turned on at least once, it is determined at that time that the transition to the probability variation game state is made after the special game is finished.

  Therefore, first, a case where the probability variation gaming state is internally determined and the fact is notified (particularly, “notification 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. 18A, immediately before the start of the first round, the display “Is it shining?” Is displayed together with an arrow indicating the direction of both big winning mouths, and the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Displayed above. After that, the first round is started, but as shown in FIGS. 17B-1 and 17B-2, the first LED lamp 2121c in the opened first big prize opening 2121 is in an extinguished state. Therefore, the situation where the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is not fixed continues. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, 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 “Is it glowing?” Is displayed again on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing to the direction of both big winning prize openings. Thereafter, until the 12th round is completed, the first grand prize opening 2121 or the second big prize opening 2122 is opened during the round, and “Is it light?” During the round, and “Zanen!” Is produced during the round. This is repeatedly displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the display device 2140.

  Then, although the 13th round is started, as shown in FIGS. 17 (c-1) and (c-2), the first LED lamp 2121c in the first big prize opening 2121 opened in the round is turned on. Therefore, the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is determined at this stage. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, 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 lighting and the display are continuously performed until the end of the 15th round. Then, after the 15th round, which is the final round of the special game, is finished, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  Next, the 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. 18A, immediately before the start of the first round, the display “Is it shining?” Is displayed together with an arrow indicating the direction of both big winning mouths, and the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Displayed above. After that, the first round is started, but as shown in FIGS. 17B-1 and 17B-2, the first LED lamp 2121c in the opened first big prize opening 2121 is in an extinguished state. Therefore, the situation where the probability variation gaming state after the end of the special game is not fixed continues. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, 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 “Is it glowing?” Is displayed again on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140 together with an arrow pointing to the direction of both big winning prize openings. Thereafter, until the 15th round is completed, the first grand prize opening 2121 or the second big prize opening 2122 is opened during the round, and “Is it shining?” This is repeatedly displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Then, after the 15th round, which is the final round of the special game, is finished, as shown in FIG. Displayed above.

  According to this best mode, as a method of notifying the specific game transition after the end of the special game, out of the two variable winning ports that can be operated in the special game, the variable winning port that operates during any unit game is in operation. As a result, it is possible to expect the player to eliminate the sense of feeling of the player, and to enhance the interest of the game. There is an effect that becomes possible.

  In addition, since a direct manifestation method that makes the target variable prize opening easy to recognize, such as lighting of the light emitting means provided in the variable prize opening, is adopted, it is surely notified to the player about the specific game transition There is an effect that can be performed.

  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, the 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, the transition to the specific gaming state can be substantially determined only through the direct or indirect manifestation of the variable prize opening during the special game. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of the notification, and there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  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 the interest of the can be further enhanced.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. In this best mode, the special winning game was executed by turning on an LED lamp provided in the special winning opening as a technique for revealing the open special winning opening. In other words, the physical parts that have been revealed by using physical parts that are in contact with or close to the special winning opening, but conceptual parts that recall the special winning opening (for example, object images displayed on the effect display device) are used. And may manifest. As an example, a mode in which a privilege that the transition to a specific game (for example, probability variation) is confirmed is added by opening the informed prize winning opening is given. More specifically, when a non-notification is made (that is, when it is determined that the transition to the probability-variable gaming state is not made after the special game is finished internally), the navigation of the special winning opening that is opened during the unit game When notifying (especially when reaching a specific round for which notification is made), as shown in FIG. 19, the player is notified of the big winning opening to be opened immediately before or after the start of the round. A message “Opening the first grand prize opening!” And an arrow pointing in the direction of the first big prize opening are displayed on the effect display device 2140 for a predetermined time, and then a message “Congratulations!” Is displayed.

  According to this modified example, a direct manifestation technique (especially message) that the target variable prize opening is easy to recognize and recall, such as notification of a variable prize opening that is opened by characters and / or images on the effect display device. ) And indirect manifestation techniques (particularly arrows), it is possible to reliably notify a specific game transition to the player.

  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.

  First, 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 unit 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, the time reduction gaming state transition determination means 1181b for turning on the time reduction flag And further.

  Next, the processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (only the difference from the first best mode) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4, 8, 10, 11, and 20. . 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 operation 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 the end 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. 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 1562 (2), the time shortening gaming state transition determining means 1181b determines 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. 20 is a flowchart relating to the processing on the main side, and more specifically, the status lamp lighting that 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 a 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 shortening state) only by looking at the state indicator lamp.

  This 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. Therefore, as a result of being able to determine the transition to the specific gaming state substantially only through the direct or indirect manifestation of the variable prize opening during the special game, during the special game period with less stimulation compared to the normal game, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of the notification, and there is an effect that the fun 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 the special game operating condition determination process 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. 12 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 a flowchart of the probability change notification 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. 17 is an example of lighting an LED lamp in a special winning opening relating to notification processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 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 (an example of a display screen related to the notification process). FIG. 19 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 example related to notification processing). FIG. 20 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.

Explanation of symbols

1121 Special drawing lottery means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1171 Condition determination means 1172 Special game execution means 1180 Specific game control means 2110 Special figure start opening 2121 First big prize opening 2121c First LED lamp 2122 Second big prize Mouth 2122c Second LED lamp 2131 Special figure display unit 2152 Display control means 2160 Specific game transition notification determination execution means

Claims (7)

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 the special game state is entered after the special game is over, at least one of the plurality of unit games in the special game, the first variable prize opening or the second in the open state in the unit game. A pachinko gaming machine further comprising a specific game transition notifying unit that directly or indirectly reveals one of the variable winning ports.   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 specific game transition notification means turns on, blinks, extinguishes, or discolors the light emitting means provided inside or outside the variable prize opening in the open state when the specific game transition notification is made. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   The pachinko gaming machine further includes display means capable of displaying characters and / or images, and the specific game transition notifying means has the variable winning opening in the open state when the specific game transition notification is made. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a character and / or an image for notifying which of the variable winning a prize opening and the second variable winning a prize is displayed on the display means.   The said specific game transition alerting | reporting means is comprised at the time of specific game transition alerting | reporting so that the ratio which alert | reports for the first time in the second half is higher than the first half of the said multiple times unit game. Pachinko machine.   The specific gaming state is a probability variation 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 The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state shorter than that of the gaming state.

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