JP2007260084A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for providing a player with internally stored presentation without waste for enhancing the entertaining properties in a special game. <P>SOLUTION: When a special condition is satisfied in a normal game, the game is shifted to the special game advantageous to the player than the normal game, and presentation can be displayed on a presentation display part in the special game in the pachinko game machine. The pachinko game machine is characterized by the structure to determine the content of presentation in one special game round based on the content of presentation in the previous special game round executed before the current special game round. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that can shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal game, and that various effects can be displayed on the effect display unit during the special game. About.

  Currently, the most popular pachinko machines are displayed with a special symbol on the 7-segment display, such as when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the special game state that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state {the special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model (conventional “first-class game machine”) of the type that is called “digipachi”. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly related to the interests of the player, in addition to the above “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 decorative symbol also starts changing in accordance with this, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol is also adjusted to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

  Here, the special game is basically monotonous for a player as compared with a normal game, in which a unit game in which a special winning opening is opened under a predetermined condition is executed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, many of this kind of pachinko gaming machines equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal display are configured to display various effects on the display so as not to bore the player even during special games. Specifically, an introduction moving image of a character that is different for each round is displayed, or a moving image having a continuous story characteristic is displayed.

Under such circumstances, in many models, in order to make the player more entertaining at the time of the special game, data relating to a large variety of effects is stored. Here, regarding these numerous effects, it is normal that which effect is selected at which timing. For example, if the winning symbol that caused the special game transition is a normal winning symbol, “Direction A” is selected, while the winning symbol that triggered the special game transition is a normal winning symbol. For example, “effect B” is selected, or another effect is selected when the predetermined number of consecutive special games is reached. However, in the above example, for example, when a symbol with the same attribute continues as a winning symbol, or when the number of consecutive special games does not reach a predetermined number, the player repeatedly views the same effect over a plurality of special games. It will be. That is, although another effect is stored internally, there may be a case where the other effect is not displayed during the game. In other words, if the configuration is such that the content of the production is uniquely selected based on a certain factor (in the above case, the attribute of the winning symbol), the same production will be provided as long as the same quality continues as the factor Will be displayed only. As a result, since the same production is repeatedly selected, the production becomes ruined and lacks entertainment properties, and even though the data relating to multiple productions is provided internally, these data are substantially Will not be used. That is, even if a large variety of effects are memorized under the gist of trying to entertain a player during a special game, the gist cannot be achieved efficiently. Particularly problematic is a pachinko machine with a high probability of winning a special game with a small number of rounds and a special game with a large number of rounds and a special game with a small number of rounds. That is, in general, the effect in the special game with a large number of rounds is reused for the effect during the special game with a small number of rounds. Therefore, when a special game with a small number of rounds continues, the player will see the same effect repeatedly in a short time.
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  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a means for providing a player with an internally stored performance without waste in order to enhance entertainment characteristics during special games.

  According to the present invention (1), when a predetermined condition is satisfied during a normal game, the game can be shifted to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and at the time of the special game, an effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141). The pachinko gaming machine in which an effect can be displayed above is configured so that the content of the effect at a special game can be determined based on the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. This is a pachinko machine characterized by

  According to the present invention (2), in the situation where there are a plurality of the contents of the effects, the contents of the effects at the time of the certain special game can be selected from the contents other than the effects at the time of the special game performed before the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) is configured.

  In the present invention (3), the special game is composed of one or a plurality of unit games in which a variable winning opening (a large winning opening 2120) that is closed during a normal game is continuously opened. The pachinko gaming machine according to (2), wherein any one of the plurality of effects is displayed at each time of the one or a plurality of unit games.

  According to the present invention (4), in the situation where the content of the effect is continuous, the content of the effect at the time of the certain special game is displayed at the time of the special game performed immediately before the special game. This is a pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1).

  According to the present invention (5), the content of the continuous performance is divided into a plurality of stages in time, and the display of the effect is finished in the middle of a stage of the plurality of stages in a certain special game. In this case, in the next special game, the effect is displayed from the beginning of the certain stage or from the beginning of the next stage of the certain stage. This is the pachinko gaming machine of the invention (4).

  In the present invention (6), when a specific condition is satisfied, the content of the effect at a certain special game is determined without taking into consideration the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. A pachinko gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5).

The present invention (7) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) into which a game ball can enter,
An effect display unit for displaying an effect, in which the identification information (decoration pattern) can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped in a normal game, and a predetermined effect can be displayed in a special game that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game. (Illustration display part 2141),
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means (special drawing lottery means 1121) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (design display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining variation contents and stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the random number;
In the normal game, when the variation start condition of the identification information (decorative symbol) is satisfied, according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2153a-1), After the identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) according to the variation content, the stop identification information is displayed, and the predetermined effect is displayed during special games. Effect display control means (display control means 2153) for controlling the display of effects,
When the stop identification information of the identification information (decoration symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition condition determination means (condition determination) for shifting from the normal game state to the special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state Means 1171);
In a pachinko gaming machine having a special game execution means (special game execution means 1172) for opening the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) and executing the special game,
The effect display control means (display control means 2153) determines the effect contents at the time of a special game based on the effect contents at the time of the special game performed before the special game. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising (special game time effect content determining means 2153c-1).

In the present invention (8), the effect display control means (display control means 2153)
Special game effect storage means (special game effect information storage means 2153c-3) for storing a plurality of effects displayed at the time of the special game;
In addition to having already produced effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1) for temporarily storing information related to the effect already displayed during the special game,
When the special game time effect content determining means (special game time effect content determining means 2153c-1) determines the effect displayed during the special game, the existing effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c- The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (7) configured to select an effect other than the effect already displayed with reference to 1-1).

According to the present invention (9), the special game executing means (special game executing means 1172) continuously opens the variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) which is in a closed state during a special game. Run a unit game one or more times,
The special game time effect content determining means (special game effect content determining means 2153c-1) determines one effect content for each time of the one or more unit games, and the pachinko gaming machine of the invention (8). It is.

In the present invention (10), the effect display control means (display control means 2153)
Special game time effect storage means (special game time effect information storage means 2153c-3) for storing the effect displayed at the time of the special game;
An effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1) for temporarily storing information on how much of the effect has been displayed during the last special game;
When determining the effect displayed during the special game, the existing effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1) is referred to, and the continuation of the effect displayed during the previous special game is continued. Special game effect content determining means (special game effect content determining means 2153c-1) for determining an effect start point for the special game so as to be displayed;
The pachinko gaming machine of the invention (7) further comprising:

In the present invention (11), the special game time effect storage means (special game time effect information storage means 2153c-3) stores data related to the effect in a time-divided into a plurality of stages. ,
The existing effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1) is the information regarding how much of the effect has been displayed at the time of the previous special game. When the display of the effect is finished in the middle of a certain stage, information related to the certain stage or the next stage after the certain stage is temporarily stored,
The effect display control means (display control means 2153) displays the effect from the beginning of the certain stage or from the beginning of the next stage of the certain stage in the special game next to the previous special game, This is a pachinko gaming machine of the invention (10).

  In the present invention (12), when the specific condition is satisfied, the information stored in the existing effect information temporary storage means (effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1) is cleared. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (7) to (11), further comprising means.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present specification will be described. First, the “ordinary game” refers to a game in which a special game lottery advantageous to the player is performed, and includes specific games such as probability change games and time-reduced games. "Direction" refers to display content that does not directly affect the player's profit status but enhances the fun of the game. For example, moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures and photos Or a combination thereof may be mentioned. “The contents of the special game performed before the special game” are not particularly limited as long as they are performed before the special game, for example, all the contents of the special game immediately before the special game. Or part, all or part of the contents of the special game of the past X times (for example, 2 times before), all or part of the contents of the special game of the past X times (for example, three times) . 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. “Continuously” means, for example, when a variable winning opening is kept open for a predetermined time in one unit game as in a conventional first-class game machine or in a conventional second-class game machine. This includes any case where the variable prize opening is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time in the unit game. “Production contents are continuous” refers to, for example, one production over a long period of time (for example, 30 minutes), for example, a drama with a story. “Continuation of production” means, for example, that when the production is a moving image, when up to a certain frame is displayed in the previous special game, (1) the next special game is displayed from the next frame, (2) Display from the top frame of the stage (stage) including the frame, (3) Display from the top frame of the stage (stage) including the frame, etc. . “When the specific condition is satisfied” means that the past performance history is reset based on the player's intention (for example, when the sub input button is pressed) and / or the gaming machine has the past performance history. (For example, a case where a game has not been played for a predetermined time, a specific game (for example, a probability variation game, a time shortening game) has ended, a power supply has been turned off, etc.). “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings in which a winning ball is paid out but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes 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 includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols and special symbols). “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. Further, 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). “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 a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, or determining a special symbol directly from a random number and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol). The “identification information change start condition” indicates, for example, that the identification information is not changing or is not in a special game. “Storing the data related to the production in a form divided into multiple stages in time” means that there is a certain production (for example, a drama over several tens of minutes) with a single story. (1) It has one piece of image (moving image) data relating to the effect, and has a mode in which time data relating to the break of each stage in the effect and (2) the order of effect display are determined in advance. In addition, both of the modes including a plurality of pieces of image (moving image) data as many as the number of the stages are included.

  According to the present invention (1) and (7), the contents of the performance at a certain special game are determined based on the contents of the performance at the special game performed before the special game. For example, by displaying an effect having contents different from the previous effect, it is possible to provide the player with the internally stored effect without waste, and by displaying an effect related to the previous effect. It is possible to display an integrated (story-like) performance over a long period of time. As a result, the entertainment characteristics at the time of a special game are enhanced, and the player wants to see the production during the special game, so the incentive to continue the game until the next special game is won even after the special game works. There is an effect that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the present invention (2) and (8), in addition to the above effects, the content of the effect at a certain special game is selected from other than the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the internally stored performance without waste and at the same frequency.

  According to the present invention (3) and (9), in addition to the above effects, each one of a plurality of unit games is configured to display any one of a plurality of effects. Since one production is assigned to one unit game, what kind of production has been displayed in the past only needs to store identification information (for example, identification code) assigned to each production. As a result, when determining the production at the time of a new special game, the desired number of units (the number of unit games at the time of the special game) is determined immediately before the start of the special game by, for example, lottery from the production related to the identification information not yet selected ) It is only necessary to select all at once or to execute a process of selecting one production for each unit game of the special game. Thus, there is an effect that simplification of data management and lottery processing can be achieved.

  According to the present invention (4) and (10), in addition to the above effects, the content of the effect at a certain special game is continued from the effect displayed at the time of the special game performed immediately before the special game. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the internally stored performance without waste, and to provide the player with the continuation of the story when the performance is a continuous story. As a result, it is possible to give the player an incentive to continue the game because he wants to see the continuation of the story.

  According to the present invention (5) and (11), in addition to the above effects, a series of effects with a story is divided into a plurality of stages in time. Management of whether or not a stage is displayed in the last special game only needs to store identification information (for example, a time code) assigned to each stage. As a result, when determining the effect at the time of a new special game, for example, if it was displayed up to the middle of the X stage in the previous special game, it starts from the X stage or starts from the X + 1 stage. Just execute the process. In this way, there is an effect that simplification of data management can be achieved.

  According to the present invention (6) and (12), in addition to the above-mentioned effects, when a specific condition is satisfied, the content of the effect at the time of a special game is the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. Since it is configured to make decisions without taking into account the contents, it is possible to avoid such a situation when it is inappropriate to take into account the contents of past performance, such as when the player changes. Has the effect of becoming.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. Here, the first best mode is to draw an effect (or an effect with a low display frequency in the past) different from the effect displayed in the past special game when determining the effect displayed in a certain special game. The type to select. The second best mode is a type that displays moving image data over a plurality of special games when moving image data is selected over a long period of time, specifically, ends in the middle of the previous special game. This is a type that displays the continuation of the performance in this special game. In addition, although the following best forms are the conventional 1st type pachinko gaming machines, it is not limited to this, for example, other gaming machines (for example, the conventional 2nd type, 3rd type, or general electric functions) This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine having two conventional type 1 functions, a gaming machine having one type 1 conventional function and one type 2 conventional function). Within the scope of the invention. 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.

  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. Further, an operation button (decision button) 5000 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate.

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

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

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting opening 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning opening 2120 is a winning position corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. Specifically, the grand prize opening 2120 includes a ball detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Is provided. Here, the entrance detection device 2121 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the grand prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

  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 the effect image including the decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the special symbols, and also performs a notice display in the case of the change display. 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. 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 {for example, a state related to the main game (Normal game state, specific game state, special game state), states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, special games And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the game state (for example, the number of rounds and winning information). 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 conditions for shifting to the special game are satisfied, and the special game for determining the number of rounds in the special game based on the winning symbol Content determination means 1174, special game execution means 1172 for executing a special game when the above conditions are satisfied, and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes related to the special game Have. 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 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. 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 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (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 main game state temporary storage means 1911 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1911 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and variation mode information related to the game, and information regarding the special game (the maximum number of rounds, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for storing.

  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. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing progress of game during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect. 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 includes display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, operation information receiving means 2152 for receiving an operation signal from the operation button 5000, Display control means 2153 that performs effect display control in the effect display device 2140 based on the information and the operation signal from the main control device 1000 side. 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.

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display reservation of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that controls all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and the special game display control that controls all the effects on the effect display device 2140 during the special game. Means 2153c, and presentation display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the change at the time of the change or temporarily storing various information at the time of the special game.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination unit 2153a-1 and the drawing variation mode storage unit 2153a-2 for storing data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) relating to the decoration symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration symbol are further provided. Have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the special game display control means 2153c and the special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 for determining the content of the effect (for example, a moving image) displayed on the effect display device 2140 at the time of the special game will be executed. Special game effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 for temporarily storing effect information (for example, an identification code for specifying the effect) in each round in a special game scheduled to be played or a special game that is currently being executed And special game effect information storage means 2153c-3 for storing effect data (for example, moving image data) displayed in the special game. Here, the special game time effect content determining means 2153c-1 is displayed for each effect in a number of times in the past special games (including cases where it is already determined to be displayed in a special game to be performed in the future). It further has an effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 for temporarily storing information about whether it is displayed (display count information) and information (display flag) whether it is displayed in this special game. . These means will be described in detail in the description of processing.

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. 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, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a 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 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines 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. In step 1462, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a signal indicating that the time-reduced game has ended to the effect display control unit 2150 side, 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 step 1510, the special game content determination means 1174 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b and confirms whether the winning symbol is “predetermined aspect A” or “predetermined aspect B”. In the case of “predetermined mode A”, 15 rounds are set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c as the maximum number of rounds, while in the case of “predetermined mode B”, 4 rounds are specially set as the maximum number of rounds. It is set in the game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (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 execution means 1172 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, information indicating that the round has started, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. To do. 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 (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops the driving of the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. 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 if the round is a special game based on the “predetermined aspect A”, for example, 15R, “ If it is a special game based on the “predetermined aspect B”, it is determined whether or not it is 4R). 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 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of 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 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 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award 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 content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process. Then, in step 6600, effect display control means 2150 executes effect display history initialization processing, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not 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 2153a-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 2153a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 manages the determination information in the decorative symbol management of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store in the table. 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 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ). In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 6204, in Step 6206 and Step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determined content temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a 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 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, in step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next processing (special game display control processing 6500). ).

  In the case of No in Step 6202, the process proceeds to Step 6230, and in the case of No in Step 6204 and Step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the special game display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special game in-progress flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the special game display control means 2153c 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 controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6504, in Step 6506, the special game display control means 2153c turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6507, the special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1, grasps the effect contents displayed in the past, and then this special time. The effect content to be displayed in the game is determined for each round (for example, by lottery), and the determined content is temporarily stored in the special game effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2. As a specific lottery method, for example, when selecting an effect with a small number of display times compared to other effects, or when selecting from effects with the same number of display times, the oldest displayed one is selected. Etc.

  Here, referring to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the special game time effect information temporary storage unit 2153c-2 and the effect display history temporary storage unit 2153c-1-1 before and after the special game content determination process is executed. An example of changes in stored contents will be described. Here, FIG. 19 shows the contents stored in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 before the special game content determination process is executed (state of step 6506). FIG. 20 shows the storage contents (state of step 6507) of the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 after the start of the special game.

  Therefore, first, referring to FIG. 19, as described above, in step 6506, immediately after the special game transition (in this example, the four-round special game transition) is determined, what effect is still produced in the special game. It is in a state where it is not determined whether to do it. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19, in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2, the area for temporarily storing the effect contents in each round (“effect” in the figure) Is not stored ("-" in the figure). On the other hand, in the display count area (“display count” in the figure) in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1, only the effect history at the time of the special game already executed before the special game is written. . Specifically, it is temporarily stored that the production modes A, C, D, E, etc. have been displayed once in the past, while the production modes B, F, I, K, etc. have never been displayed in the past. ing. As described above, at this stage, the contents of the effects at the time of the special game have not yet been determined. Therefore, the display flag in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 ("Display" in the figure). The flag “) is off for any production mode.

  Next, FIG. 20 will be described. As described above, in step 6507, a display effect is assigned to each round in the special game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2, the area for temporarily storing the effect contents in each round (“effect” in the figure) is the number of rounds of the special game. The contents of the performance are temporarily stored in a form linked to the round. Specifically, production B is assigned for the 1Rth, production K for the 2R, production N for the 3rd, and production Z for the 4th R. On the other hand, in the display count area (“display count” in the figure) in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1, the display count is incremented by 1 for the effect selected in this special game. Specifically, in the state where the contents of the performance in this special game have not yet been determined (see FIG. 19), the number of display times of the performance modes B, K, N, and Z is 0. In response to the display decision in the game, the number of display times of the production modes B, K, N, and Z is one (see FIG. 20). Further, since the effect modes B, K, N, and Z are displayed in the special game this time, the display flag in the effect display history temporary storage unit 2153c-1-1 is turned on for these effect modes. Become.

  Here, as can be seen by comparing the display count area ("display flag" in the figure) in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 in FIGS. Whether to select is determined based on the display count of the production mode in the past. That is, when viewing the display count area of the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 in FIG. 19, the effect modes that have never been displayed in the past are B, F, I, K, L, N, O, P, U, W, and Z, and B, K, N, and Z are selected from these as effects during the special game this time. By performing such processing regarding selection, it is possible to avoid repeatedly showing the same effects to the player as before, and to provide all effects to the player at a uniform frequency.

  Returning to FIG. 16 again, in step 6508, the special game display control means 2153 c performs a jackpot start display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6509, the special game display control means 2153c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special winning opening release signal has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6509, in step 6511, the special game display control means 2153c produces the effect contents after confirming the effect contents in the next round in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2. It is displayed on the display device 2140. In step 6510, the special game display control means 2153c sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the special game display control means 2153c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, in step 6514, the special game display control means 2153c performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6516, the game display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next processing (effect display history processing processing 6600). To do. If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6509. If NO in steps 6504 and 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (effect display history processing process 6600), and if NO in step 6509. Goes to Step 6510.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the effect display history initialization process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the special game display control means 2153c refers to the operation information receiving means 2152, and determines whether or not the player has pressed the operation button 5000. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the special game display control means 2153c clears the display count data of each effect mode stored in the display count area in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1. The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, the special game display control means 2153c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not information indicating that the time-reduced game has ended is received from the main side. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6606, in the same manner as described above, in step 6604, the special game display control means 2153c displays each effect mode stored in the display count area in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1. The number of times data is cleared, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6606, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 18 to 22. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the player rotates the handle 116 clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area 120. Then, when the game ball that has flowed down wins the special figure starting port 2110, the special symbol starts to change on the special symbol display unit 2131, and the decorative symbol on the diagram display unit 2141 is linked to the special symbol. Starts changing display (three arrows in FIG. 1 indicate that three decorative symbol rows are in a changing state). Here, an internal lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special game is executed based on the game content determination random number acquired by winning the game ball in the special figure starting port 2110. As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stops in a predetermined mode (for example, 7), the predetermined mode is displayed on the special figure display unit 2131 after the predetermined time has elapsed, and the specific mode is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141. (For example, 777) is displayed. Thereafter, the game shifts to a special game in which a unit game that continues to be opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of balls are entered in the special winning opening 2120 is executed 15 times. Here, FIG. 18 shows the stored contents of the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 during the special game. First, the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 temporarily stores the content of the effect displayed at the time of the special game for each round. Specifically, these symbols stored in the storage means are in the order of A → C → D → E → G → S → Y → X → Q → J → H → V → R → M → T. A corresponding effect (moving image) is displayed on the effect display device 2140 during each round (see FIG. 22). The effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 for managing the effect history displayed at the time of the special game executed in the past includes these (A, C, D, E, G, S, Y, “1” is stored as the display count of X, Q, J, H, V, R, M, and T), and these display flags are on during execution of the special game.

  Next, after the 15-round special game is completed, the normal game state is restored. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, 2) based on the game ball entering the special chart start port 2110 during the normal game, the special chart display unit 2131 after a predetermined time has elapsed. The predetermined mode is displayed on the screen, and a specific mode (for example, 222) is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141. After that, the game shifts to a special game in which a unit game that continues to be opened for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times is entered four times. Here, FIG. 19 shows special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and effect display history temporary storage means 2153c under the situation where the content of the effect in each round is not yet determined before the start of the special game. The stored contents of 1-1 are shown. First, the special game effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 does not store any effect content displayed during the special game ("-" indicates undecided). On the other hand, in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 for managing the effect history displayed at the time of the special game executed in the past, a predetermined effect (A , C, D, E, G, S, Y, X, Q, J, H, V, R, M, T), “1” remains stored. However, unlike the previous special game, the display flag of the predetermined effect is off.

  FIG. 20 shows the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 in the situation where the contents of the effect in each round are determined for the special game. The stored contents are shown. First, the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 temporarily stores the content of the effect displayed at the time of the special game for each round. Specifically, effects (moving images) corresponding to these symbols are displayed on the effect display device 2140 during each round in the order of B → K → N → Z stored in the storage means (FIG. 22). reference). Further, in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 for managing the effect history displayed at the time of the special game executed in the past, “1” is displayed as the number of display times of these (B, K, N, Z). "Is stored, and these display flags are turned on during execution of the special game.

  In this way, in determining the effect contents in each round in the second special game (four-round special game), the same effect is based on the effect display history in the past (the first special game in this example). The content is configured not to be displayed repeatedly. Thereby, it is possible to provide the player with an internally existing performance at a uniform frequency. FIG. 21 shows changes in the contents stored in the effect display history temporary storage means when the operation button 5000 is pressed while the second special game is being executed. Here, the difference with FIG. 20 which showed the memory content of the said memory | storage means before pressing the said button is a point in which all the display counts of each production | presentation aspect are cleared. Thereby, in the next special game, the content of the effect is determined without being bound by the display history in the special game so far.

  According to the best mode, the content of the effect at the time of a special game is determined based on the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. It is possible to provide the player with the internally stored effects without waste by displaying the effects having different contents. As a result, the entertainment characteristics at the time of a special game are enhanced, and the player wants to see the production during the special game, so the incentive to continue the game until the next special game is won even after the special game works. There is an effect that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Furthermore, the content of the effect at the time of a certain special game is configured to be selected from other than the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. There is an effect that the player can be provided to the player at the same frequency.

  Furthermore, each time one or more unit games are configured to display any one of a plurality of effect contents, that is, one effect is allocated to one unit game. Therefore, it is only necessary to store the identification information (for example, identification code) assigned to each effect to manage what effects have been displayed in the past. As a result, when determining the production at the time of a new special game, the desired number of units (the number of unit games at the time of the special game) is determined immediately before the start of the special game by, for example, lottery from the production related to the identification information not yet selected ) It is only necessary to select all at once or to execute a process of selecting one production for each unit game of the special game. Thus, there is an effect that simplification of data management and lottery processing can be achieved.

  Furthermore, when the specific conditions are satisfied, the content of the effect at the time of a special game is determined without taking into account the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. In the case where it is inappropriate to take into account the contents of the past performance such as when the player changes, there is an effect that it becomes possible to avoid such a situation.

  Next, the second best mode according to the present invention will be described. Here, the first best mode is a mode in which the effects selected in the past are not repeatedly selected as described above, but the second best mode displays the continuation of the effects displayed in the past. It is the form which was made to do. Hereinafter, the difference from the first best mode will be mainly described.

  First, FIG. 23 is an example of special game time effect information storage means 2153c-3 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. Some of the effects in this example are display times that cannot be seen in one special game. And this production is composed of a maximum of 10 chapters, and the start time and end time of each chapter are also managed. Each effect is a story-like moving image (for example, a drama) or a still image (for example, a picture-story show or a novel) that has a different length depending on the total effect time. For example, the production mode D is composed of a total of 10 chapters in which the total production time is 20 minutes and each chapter is composed of 2 minutes. The content of the production is, for example, a story from when the murder occurs until the criminal is specified.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in Step 6502 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special game in-progress flag” is off. If YES in step 6502 (2), in step 6504 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and has received a special game start signal from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6504 (2), in step 6506 (2), the special game display control means 2153c turns on the “special game in-progress flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6508 (2), the special game display control means 2153 c performs a jackpot start display on the effect display device 2140. Then, in step 6510 (2), the special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 and continues the effect display regarding one of the effect modes (A to D). It is determined whether or not the flag is turned on, that is, whether or not any performance has ended in the previous special game. In the case of Yes in step 6510 (2), in step 6512 (2), the special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 again, Information on the stay chapter at the time of the end of the special game is acquired, the information is stored in the “currently staying chapter” area in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2, and the process proceeds to step 6518 (2). Transition.

  Here, FIG. 25 shows an example of the contents stored in the temporary display display history temporary storage means 2153c-c-1 immediately after the end of the previous special game, and special game-time effect information immediately before the start of this special game (after the effect is determined). An example of the storage content of the memory | storage means 2153c-2 is shown. First, the effect mode D is selected in the previous special game, and the special game is ended in the middle of the chapter 3 of the effect mode D. In the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-c-1, these contents are stored for the effect in the next special game. That is, “1” is displayed as the display count of the effect mode D, the effect display continuation flag of the effect mode D is “ON”, and the effect mode D ends in the middle of “Chapter 3” (stay chapter) is stored. Has been. Then, after the next special game transition is determined, when temporarily determining the contents of the effect in the special game, the temporarily stored information of the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-c-1 is referred to. Then, in order to start from the chapter 3 of the effect mode D in the previous special game as an effect at the time of the special game this time, in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 immediately before the start of the current special game. “D” is written in the “production mode” area, and “3” is written in the “chapter currently staying” area. Thus, when the production is actually started, the written content is referred to, and the production starts from the chapter 3 of the production mode D.

  Returning to FIG. 24 again, in the case of No in step 6510 (2), that is, in the case where any effect display continuation flag in effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 is off, step 6514 (2 ), The special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 newly determines the effect to be displayed, for example, by a method such as lottery. For example, the display display area of the effect display history temporary storage unit 2153c-1-1 may be referred to and a display with a small display count may be selected. In step 6515 (2), the special game display control means 2153c turns on the effect display continuation flag relating to the selected effect in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1. Next, in step 6516 (2), the special game time effect content determination means 2153c-1 writes the selected effect code in the “effect mode” area in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2 and “currently” Write “1” in the “Chapters staying” area, and proceed to Step 6518 (2).

  In step 6518 (2), the special game display control unit 2153c refers to the “production mode” area and the “currently staying chapter” area in the special game time production information temporary storage unit 2153c-2. Start displaying. In step 6520 (2), the special game display control unit 2153c sequentially determines the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. indicate. In step 6522 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the special game time effect information storage means 2153c-3 and a timer (not shown in FIG. 3), and the special game time effect information temporary storage means. It is determined whether or not the end time of the chapter set in “Chapter currently staying” in 2153c-2 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6522 (2), in step 6524 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the special game time effect information storage means 2153c-3 and the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2. Then, it is determined whether or not the currently set chapter number is the final chapter of the production.

  Here, first, in the case of Yes in step 6524 (2), in step 6525 (2), the special game display control means 2153c finishes the last chapter in the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1. After turning off the effect display continuation flag according to, the process proceeds to step 6514 (2) to determine the next effect. That is, in one special game, the continuation of the previous effect is displayed first, and when the effect ends, the next effect is displayed from the beginning.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6524 (2), that is, in the case where there is still a chapter after the finished chapter regarding the effect, in step 6526 (2), the special game display control means 2153c A value obtained by adding 1 to the number of the “currently staying chapter” in the time effect information temporary storage unit 2153c-2 is written, and the process proceeds to Step 6518 (2). That is, when a certain chapter for a certain effect ends, the next chapter is continuously displayed.

  Next, in the case of No in step 6522 (2), that is, when the chapter has not ended yet, in step 6528 (2), the special game display control means 2153c sets the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. It is determined whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6528 (2), in step 6530 (2), the special game display control means 2153 c performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6532 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the “currently staying chapter” in the special game time effect information temporary storage means 2153c-2, and the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c−. The chapter number (chapter code) is written in the “stay chapter at the end of the previous special game” area in 1-1 (particularly, the area related to the effect mode). This makes it possible to provide the player with the continuation of the effect displayed at the end of the current special game at the time of the next special game. In step 6534 (2), the display control means 2153 turns off the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (effect display history processing process 6600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 6502 (2), the process proceeds to step 6520 (2), and in the case of No in steps 6504 (2) and 6528 (2), the next processing (effect display history processing processing 6600 is performed. ).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the effect display history initialization process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the operation information receiving means 2152 and determines whether or not the player has pressed the operation button 5000. In the case of Yes in step 6602 (2), in step 6604 (2), the special game display control means 2153c accesses the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 to turn off the effect display continuation flag, Various information temporarily stored for executing the continuous display process (such as the number of times of display) is also cleared, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602 (2), the special game display control means 2153c refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and has received information from the main side that the time shortening game has ended. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6606 (2), as described above, in step 6604 (2), the special game display control means 2153c accesses the effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-1-1 and sets the effect display continuation flag. In addition to turning it off, various information (such as the number of times of display) temporarily stored for executing the continuous display process is also cleared, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6606 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 27, in the first special game, the production mode D is selected. Then, the production mode D starts from chapter 1 and the first special game ends in the middle of chapter 3. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26, “3” is written in the “stay chapter at the end of the last special game” area (particularly the area related to the effect mode D) in the effect display history temporary storage means. Then, after a while, the next special game starts. At this time, the effect displayed at the time of the special game starts from “Chapter 3 of effect mode D” that was ended halfway at the time of the previous special game. Note that, as shown in FIG. 26, “3” is written in the “Chapter currently staying” area in the special game time effect information temporary storage means immediately before the start of the special game.

  In this way, it is possible to watch an effect (for example, a drama) over a long period of time that cannot be seen in one special game over a plurality of special games. In this best mode, when the last special game is finished in the middle of a chapter that has an effect, it is configured to start from the beginning of the chapter in the next special game. If the chapter or the next chapter may be omitted even if the chapter or the next chapter can be omitted, it may be configured to start from the next chapter onwards.

  According to this best mode, the content of the effect at the time of a special game is determined based on the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. By displaying the effect to be performed, it is possible to display an integrated (story-like) effect over a long period of time. As a result, the entertainment characteristics at the time of a special game are enhanced, and the player wants to see the production during the special game, so the incentive to continue the game until the next special game is won even after the special game works. There is an effect that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the content of the effect at the time of a special game is configured to be a continuation of the effect displayed at the time of the special game performed immediately before the special game, the internally stored effect is wasted. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the continuation of the story when the production is a continuous story, and the player wants to see the continuation of the story. The incentive to continue the game can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, since a series of effects with a story is divided into a plurality of stages in time, it is possible to manage how far the stage of the effect has been displayed in the last special game. It is only necessary to store identification information (for example, time code) assigned to each stage. As a result, when determining the effect at the time of a new special game, for example, if it was displayed up to the middle of the X stage in the previous special game, it starts from the X stage or starts from the X + 1 stage. Just execute the process. In this way, there is an effect that simplification of data management can be achieved.

  Furthermore, when the specific conditions are satisfied, the content of the effect at the time of a special game is determined without taking into account the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game. In the case where it is inappropriate to take into account the contents of the past performance such as when the player changes, there is an effect that it becomes possible to avoid such a situation.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the 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 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 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 best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (especially the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the effect display history initialization process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an example of special game time effect information temporary storage means and effect display history temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (especially the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 19 is an example of special game time effect information temporary storage means and effect display history temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 20 is an example of special game time effect information temporary storage means and effect display history temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 21 is an example of special game time effect information temporary storage means and effect display history temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 22 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the first best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 23 is an example of special game time effect information storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the effect display history initialization process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an example of special game time effect information temporary storage means and effect display history temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 27 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (particularly the second best mode) of the present invention.

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1121 Special drawing lottery means 1171 Condition determination means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start opening 2120 Extra prize opening 2141 Drawing display part 2153 Display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153c-1 Special game effect content determination Means 2153c-1-1 Effect display history temporary storage means 2153c-3 Special game time effect information storage means 5000 Operation buttons

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  In a pachinko gaming machine that can shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal game, and can display an effect on the effect display unit during the special game, A pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to determine the content of the effect at the time of the game based on the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game.   The present invention is configured such that, in a situation where there are a plurality of the contents of the effects, the contents of the effects in the certain special game can be selected from contents other than the effects in the special game performed before the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to 1.   The special game is composed of one or a plurality of unit games in which a variable prize opening that is in a closed state during a normal game is continuously opened, and in each round of the one or a plurality of unit games, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein any one of the production contents is displayed.   2. In a situation where the content of the effect is continuous, the content of the effect at the time of the certain special game is a continuation of the effect displayed at the time of the special game performed immediately before the special game. The pachinko machine described.   If the content of the continuous production is divided into a plurality of stages in terms of time and the display of the production ends in the middle of a stage of the plurality of stages in a certain special game, the next special In the game, the pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect is displayed from the beginning of the certain stage or from the beginning of the next stage of the certain stage.   The specific content at the time of a special game is determined without taking into consideration the content of the effect at the time of the special game performed before the special game when the specific condition is satisfied. Pachinko machines described in the section. A starting opening where game balls can enter,
In the normal game, the identification information can be displayed variably and stopped, and at the time of the special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, a predetermined effect can be displayed, and an effect display unit for displaying the effect,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering 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;
In a normal game, when the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed with the variation content in the effect display unit according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means. Then, while displaying the stop identification information, at the time of special game, control to display the predetermined effect, effect display control means for controlling the display of the effect,
When the stop identification information of the identification information is a predetermined mode, special game transition condition determination means for transitioning from the normal game state to the special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
In the pachinko gaming machine having the variable prize opening in the open state and having a special game execution means for executing the special game,
The effect display control means further includes special game effect content determination means for determining the effect content at a special game based on the effect content at the special game performed before the special game. A pachinko machine. The effect display control means includes:
Special game effect storage means for storing a plurality of effects displayed during the special game;
In addition to further having a previously produced information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information related to the effect already displayed during the special game,
The special game effect content determining means is configured to select an effect other than the already displayed effect with reference to the existing effect information temporary storage means when determining the effect displayed during the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 7. The special game executing means executes the unit game one or more times in a special game, in which a variable winning opening that is closed in a normal game is continuously opened, and
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the special game time effect content determining means determines one effect content for each time of the one or more unit games. The effect display control means includes:
Special game effect storage means for storing an effect displayed during the special game;
A previously stored effect information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information on how much of the effect was displayed during the last special game;
When determining the effect displayed at the time of the special game, the effect start point at the time of the special game is displayed so that the continuation of the effect displayed at the time of the previous special game is displayed with reference to the existing effect information temporary storage means A special game production content determining means for determining
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 7, further comprising: The special game time effect storage means stores data related to the effect in a form divided into a plurality of stages in time,
The existing effect information temporary storage means displays the effect during the stage of the plurality of stages as the information about how much of the effect was displayed at the time of the last special game. When finished, temporarily store information about the certain stage or the next stage after the certain stage;
The pachinko game according to claim 10, wherein the effect display control means displays the effect from the beginning of the certain stage or from the beginning of the next stage of the certain stage in the special game next to the previous special game. Machine. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 7 to 11, further comprising an existing effect information clear unit that clears information stored in the existing effect information temporary storage unit when a specific condition is satisfied. .

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