JP2008086501A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means allowing a player to easily understand the state of a change and improve the taste of a game by applying an unprecedented novelty thereto in the means of changing identification information till constructing a ready-to-win condition. <P>SOLUTION: When reaching a prescribed timing, this Pachinko game machine can execute a changeover display process for changing identification information to another identification information with the position of the identification information, or the changeover object, retained via a continuous changeover display related to a plurality of pieces of identification information for constructing an identification information line to which the identification information belongs. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when identification information (or a combination of a plurality of identification information) stopped on an active line is in a predetermined mode.

  In recent years, on a display such as a liquid crystal or the like, a symbol called identification information is displayed in a variety of interesting ways for a predetermined time, and then the symbol is stopped, and the symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, “777”). In this case, the type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is the most popular pachinko gaming machine at present. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.

  Here, in general, the symbols are arranged in an orbitable row (endless shape, spiral shape) (for example, consecutive numbers “... 0-1-2-3-4-5-6”). −7-8-9-0-1...)), A part of the row is always displayed on the display. That is, when the symbol is stopped, a part of the column is displayed on the display, and in a symbol variation state, the column is displayed on the display in a state where a part of the column is displayed on the display. Display to move to.

  Usually, there are three columns, and many employ a pattern in which all columns are changed and then the symbol variation of each column is stopped in order. At this time, in a situation where two rows of symbols are stopped, if these two rows of symbols are the same on the active line, depending on the remaining one row of symbols, a specific arrangement (a jackpot arrangement) is achieved. Become. And in the said state, the production which raises a player's expectation is performed by setting the remaining one line of symbol fluctuation | variation longer than usual.

  By the way, when constructing the reach state, the simplest aspect is that after the first symbol sequence to the third symbol sequence start to fluctuate, the first symbol sequence becomes slow and temporarily stops, and after a while, the second symbol sequence As a result, the same first symbol and second symbol are temporarily stopped on the effective line. Furthermore, as an aspect that further enhances the interest of the game, after the first symbol sequence to the third symbol sequence start to fluctuate, the first symbol sequence becomes slow and temporarily stops, and after a while the second symbol sequence also throws. As a result of temporary stop, different first symbol and second symbol temporarily stop on the same effective line, then the second symbol row (or first symbol row) is forward (slip) or reverse (return) A mode in which the same first symbol and second symbol temporarily stop on the same effective line by re-variation, or after the first symbol row to the third symbol row start to fluctuate, the first symbol row is thrown Temporarily stop and after a while the second symbol row also slows and seems to be temporarily stopped (if temporarily stopped, the first and second symbols on the same active line will be aligned). Accelerate again just before stopping and finally the same first figure When the second pattern there is a manner like that temporarily stops on the same effective line (sliding).

  In this way, even in the conventional machine, measures have been taken to further enhance the fun of the game by devising the technique from the fluctuation of the first symbol and the second symbol until the reach state is established to the temporary stop. Yes. Here, when executing the above-mentioned “slip” or “return”, the entire decorative symbol sequence composed of a plurality of decorative symbols (+ a plurality of blank symbols depending on the case) is subjected to these fluctuations. Become. As a result, when “slip” or “return” is executed, the player pays attention to the entire decorative symbol sequence that is changing (more precisely, the area displayed on the display in the decorative symbol sequence). And confirm where the reach target symbol stops. However, since “slide” and “return” are usually executed at a relatively high speed, the confirmation is often difficult, and many players see the result of “slide” and “return” being executed. In fact, it is determined that “the reach state has been reached” or “the reach state has not been reached”.

  Therefore, the present invention relates to a method of changing identification information until a reach state is established, and the player can easily grasp the state of the change and provide an innovativeness that has never existed so far. The purpose is to increase.

Prior arts related to the present invention are listed below. First, in Patent Document 1, when the first symbol and the second symbol are temporarily stopped, the type of the first symbol or the second symbol is changed under a predetermined condition, even if the reach is not reached, A gaming machine is disclosed. Patent Document 2 discloses a method of forcibly setting a reach mode by temporarily stopping a plurality of columns and then replacing a temporarily stopped symbol in the same manner as another column. . However, the symbol (identification information) switching method in these documents is simply a process of switching one of the symbols temporarily stopped in a situation that does not constitute the reach mode so as to be the same as the other symbol, At the time of the switching, there is no disclosure or suggestion of the point of the present invention of executing a process of continuously switching a plurality of symbols (identification information) (for example, picture-story show).
JP 2005-46430 A JP2001-120767

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of variably displaying and stopping identification information (decorative symbols);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening (special figure start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining a variation mode of the identification information (decoration symbol) and stop identification information (decoration symbol) based on the random number;
In a situation where there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1), the plurality The identification information string is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141), and then on at least one effective line formed on the identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141). For each of a plurality of identification information strings, the identification information (decorative symbols) constituting a part of the identification information string is controlled to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and after all the identification information strings are temporarily stopped, the stop identification is performed. Identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) for deterministically displaying information (decorative symbols);
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game execution control means (special game execution means 1172) for shifting from the normal game state to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
In pachinko machines equipped with
The identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) has at least one identification information (decorative pattern) of another identification information sequence at a predetermined timing when at least one identification information sequence is changing. ), By switching the identification information (decoration symbol) to other identification information (decoration symbol), the identification is performed such that the other identification information (decoration symbol) reaches the reach state on the at least one effective line. It is possible to determine the switching variation mode that can construct a combination of information (decorative symbols),
The identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a), when the switching variation mode is determined, when the predetermined timing is reached, the position of the identification information (decorative symbol) to be switched to the determined content In this state, the identification information (decoration symbol) is transferred to the identification information (decoration symbol) via the continuous switching display related to the plurality of identification information (decoration symbol) constituting the identification information sequence to which the identification information sequence belongs. Executes a switching display process for switching to other identification information (decorative symbols).
This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.

  In the present invention (2), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) prepares image data for the plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) when the predetermined timing is reached. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), the switching display processing is executed in such a manner that these are continuously replaced.

  In the present invention (3), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) displays moving image data in which the plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) are continuously switched when the predetermined timing is reached. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the switching display process is executed in such a manner.

  In the present invention (4), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) is arranged in an extension image that functions to determine the extension of the identification information (decoration symbol), and in or on the extension image. In addition, the identification information (decorative symbol) configured to distinguish the identification information (decorative symbol) from the other identification information (decorative symbol) is displayed, and at the time of the switching display process Is a pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), which executes a process of continuously switching only the image for identification while maintaining the extended image as it is.

  According to the present invention (5), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) is arranged in an extension image that functions to determine the extension of the identification information (decoration symbol), and in or on the extension image. In addition, the identification information (decorative symbol) configured to distinguish the identification information (decorative symbol) from the other identification information (decorative symbol) is displayed, and at the time of the switching display process Is a pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), which executes a process of continuously switching a composite image of the extension image and the identification image.

  According to the present invention (6), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) performs continuous switching based on the order of the identification information (decorative symbols) in the identification information sequence during the switching display process. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (5) that performs display.

  In the present invention (7), the identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) is configured to stop at least one of the identification information sequences temporarily stopped at a timing when all the identification information sequences are temporarily stopped. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (6), wherein the switching display process is executed for identification information (decorative symbols).

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. “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. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). 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. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Random number for determining game content” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “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, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “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 numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining whether or not to give a notice based on the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information). The “game content” refers to, for example, the variation mode or stop mode of the identification information, the presence / absence of the notice, the content thereof, and the like. “Temporary stop” is a stop mode different from the fixed display that appears to stop at first glance (for example, a fluctuation state of shaking). “Continuous switching display related to a plurality of pieces of identification information” means a display that looks like a plurality of pieces of identification information (or a display that can image a plurality of pieces of identification information) are continuously switched in appearance. Here, the display related to the identification information at the time of “continuous switching display” (identification information related display) may be completely the same as the appearance configuration of the identification information displayed at the “normal display”. Any identification information displayed at the time of “normal display” can be recalled because any one of the designations and ideas is common or similar.

  According to the present invention (1), in a state in which the position of the identification information to be switched is maintained, the identification information is displayed with a continuous switching display related to the plurality of identification information constituting the identification information sequence to which the identification information belongs. Thus, it is configured to execute a switching display process for switching to other identification information, so that the identification information sequence itself does not necessarily change up and down or left and right (or the identification information sequence itself is moved up and down or left and right). The identification information can be switched to other identification information in an interlocked manner. Furthermore, compared with the case where the identification information string is changed, the state of the change of the identification information until the reach state is established can be easily grasped, so that the player can enjoy the process until reaching the reach state. There is an effect that it is possible to further enhance interest.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effect of the above invention (1), when the switching timing is reached, each image data is prepared for a plurality of pieces of identification information, and these are continuously replaced. Since it is configured to execute the switching display process, the capacity of the storage device can be further reduced as compared with the case where continuous switching of a plurality of pieces of identification information is held as a moving image.

  According to the invention (3), in addition to the effect of the invention (1), the moving image data in which the plurality of identification information is continuously switched is displayed for the plurality of identification information when the switching timing is reached. Thus, the image processing required for switching can be greatly simplified.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the effects of the above inventions (1) to (3), the switching process is executed while maintaining the extended image of the identification information as it is. If the form for holding the identification image as a separate part is provided, the processing burden related to image composition such as repeatedly calling the extended image to the memory when performing the switching process can be achieved, and also visually, TV or picture-story show Thus, since only the image in the frame changes can be embodied, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the invention (5), in addition to the effects of the inventions (1) to (3), the switching process is executed in such a manner that the extended image of the identification information and the identification image are integrated. For example, if a configuration in which a composite image in which an extension image and identification information are integrated is held, the processing burden related to image synthesis can be reduced, and the book can be flipped over and the paper can be turned one by one. Since the person who removes the sheet can be embodied, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the effects of the inventions (1) to (5), in the switching display process, continuous switching display is executed based on the order of the identification information in the identification information sequence. If the focus is on the position where the switching display is executed (the specific position on the effective line where the identification information to be switched is placed), it is equivalent to moving the identification information string without moving it. (For example, numbers change in order of 0 → 1 → 2...) Can be obtained.

  According to the present invention (7), in addition to the effects of the above inventions (1) to (6), the switching display process can be executed at the timing when all the identification information strings are temporarily stopped. For example, after the end of the previous identification information variation, the next identification information variation can be substantially performed while the position of the stop identification information is fixed, so that the special variation mode and the normal variation mode (identification) By performing the production while appropriately intermingling with the mode of changing the information sequence, it is possible to give the player an unprecedented excitement, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced. .

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode below is a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {e.g., conventional second-class and third-class machines, general electric players, ordinary machines Also, when applied to a multi-function device (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional first type functions or a conventional gaming machine having one first type function and one conventional second type function)} It is within the scope of the present 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. For example, the “picture-story-like variation” described in detail below may be executed only when the reach variation mode is selected for the first symbol and the second symbol, and is internally won for the third symbol. It is configured to be executed only when it is, but these are only examples, and it is configured so that what kind of picture-story show variation is executed with what control in any case May be.

  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 launch 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 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. 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 an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill and various general winning ports, 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. In addition, the game ball entering the regular prize winning port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning port 2120 is a winning hole corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 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 that detects 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 in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which 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 fluctuations of special symbols that are not 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, in the case of 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 a change display and a 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 at the time 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 moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols 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 or the like.

  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 the 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 that information can be transmitted. Yes. 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 included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

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

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Based on each random number, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and The symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, the display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and the stop display, and the special symbol starting port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112, and a special game control hand for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 1170, a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {for example, to the main game Related state (normal game state, specific game state, special game state), state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off status And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes)} during the special game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution 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, To determine whether or not to acquire a normal symbol winning random number, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( 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 is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing 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 as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction 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).

  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, and the special figure time reduction) The game 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 be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a 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 and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

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

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

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

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for 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 variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation 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 changing (a special symbol satisfying a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

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

  Next, the 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 game progress 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.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side, and the effect display effect on the effect display device 2140. Display control means 2153 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

  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 drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension 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 effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  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 means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data relating to the production including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the decorative design and the change mode of the decorative design. And means 2153a-2.

  Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 performs the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the picture-story show variation mode. And a picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 for determining whether or not to determine the content. Here, the “picture-story-like variation mode” refers to a variation mode that changes from one decorative pattern to another, such as a picture-story show (and such changes are made continuously). Point to.

  Here, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination unit 2153a-1-2 is referred to when determining whether or not the decorative symbols (the first symbol to the third symbol) are to be varied. A determination table 2153a-1-2-1 and a timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2 for determining the timing when the picture-story show is changed are provided.

  Here, the picture-story show fluctuation timing in the best mode will be described. First, timing 1 is simultaneous with symbol variation. In other words, in this case, the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol to be changed in the picture-story show belongs does not fluctuate up and down, and the decorative symbol in the column displayed on the drawing display unit is in a fixed state (temporary stop). is there. Next, at timing 2, the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol that is the subject of the picture-story-like variation belongs is changing. Finally, timing 3 is immediately after the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol that is the subject of the picture-story-like variation belongs temporarily stops. Note that these timings are merely examples, and the picture-story show-like variation may be executed at a timing other than these timings (for example, after the picture-story show-like change mode is executed in the temporary stop state, the decorative symbol sequence may be moved up, down, left, or right. It may be a mode that varies.

  Next, FIG. 21 shows an example of the determination table 2153a-1-2-1. As will be described in detail later, in this best mode, as will be described later, whether or not to change the picture-story style is determined for each of the first to third symbols. Specifically, in this best mode, three random numbers (selected from 1024 from 0 to 1023) are acquired for each symbol sequence, and different tables for each symbol (first symbol table, second symbol table) Table, third table). When the winning is determined internally, the “success table” is referred to, and when the loss is determined internally, the “lost table” is referred to. Here, as can be seen from FIG. 21, when the winning is determined internally, the picture-story-like variation mode is won with high probability. For example, for the 1st symbol, if the loss is confirmed internally, it will only win the picture-story show lottery with a probability of 15/1024, whereas if the winning is confirmed internally , Winning a picture-story show lottery with a probability of 500/1024. Furthermore, it is configured so that the jackpot reliability increases in the order of the first symbol → the second symbol → the third symbol (in other words, the winning probability of the picture-story show-like variation mode at the time of the loss is the first symbol → It becomes lower in the order of second symbol → third symbol). In this best mode, the third-story picture-story show variation mode lottery is executed even in the case of losing. (If the lottery is won, the winning is canceled if it is internally lost. ) May be configured to execute the lottery regarding the picture-story show variation mode of the third symbol only when it is a win.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows an example of the timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2. Here, the timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2 in this example is composed of a winning table and a lose table. The lottery method is the same as the determination table 2153a-1-2-1 in FIG. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 22, the best mode is configured so that the jackpot reliability increases in the order of timing 1 → timing 2 → timing 3.

  Further, FIG. 23 shows an example of information stored in the drawing variation mode storage means 2153a-2 (particularly, a variation mode detailed information table related to the present invention). Here, detailed information of the determined base variation mode is stored. For example, whether or not the determined base fluctuation mode is the “reach fluctuation mode”, the total fluctuation time of the base fluctuation mode and the temporary stop time of the first symbol to the third symbol. The time (the 1st trigger-the 3rd trigger are allocated about each of the 1st design-the 3rd design) used as the trigger of the picture-story-like variation when the change processing is performed is memorized. Then, in the decorative symbol display content determination process and the decorative symbol display control process described below, the stored content is referred to as necessary. Specifically, the “base variation mode 48” is a reach variation mode in which the first symbol is temporarily stopped in 5 seconds, the second symbol is 8 seconds, and the third symbol is 44 seconds, and the total variation time is 45 seconds. It is. When it is determined that the picture base-like change occurs for the “base change mode 48”, the picture-story show-like change timing is 0 second (the first picture is the picture-story show change at the first trigger point), 2 seconds (the first The picture is picture-story show-like variation at the second trigger point), 4 seconds (the first symbol is picture-story show-like change at the third trigger point), 0 seconds (the second symbol is picture-story show-like change at the first trigger point), 6 seconds (first Two symbols change picture-story show at the second trigger point), 7 seconds (second symbol change picture-story show change at the third trigger point), 0 seconds (third symbol change picture-story show change at the first trigger point), 35 seconds (first One timing is selected by lottery, with three symbols changing in picture-story style at the second trigger point) and 43 seconds (third symbol changing in picture-story style at the third trigger point). In the above description, “first trigger”, “second trigger”, and “third trigger” correspond to “timing 1”, “timing 2”, and “timing 3”, respectively.

  Returning to the block diagram of FIG. 3 again, 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.

  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 to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming 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, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display a stop and change display of a 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 be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . 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 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, 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 a 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 common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution 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 variation 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-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time 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 random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. 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 in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  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 in special game + not in special symbol change) 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 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

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

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

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

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434, and 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, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time reduction counter 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 executing 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 executing means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (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 means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 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, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines 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 driving 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 the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150 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 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 process (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, 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 described later. In step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes the special game display control process 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 6110, 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 decoration design variation mode (base variation mode) and the stop design are determined, and the display control unit 2153 stores the determination information in the effect display related information temporary storage unit. Temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table 2153d. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side.

  Next, in step 6300, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 executes a picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination process described later. That is, here, based on the already determined base variation mode, whether or not to incorporate a symbol change variation similar to a picture-story show (slide), the detailed contents when incorporating, and the base variation mode when incorporating If it becomes a situation that must be corrected, the correction process is executed.

  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). ).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6600, the picture-story show variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 executes a first symbol picture-story change mode availability determination / content determination process described later. Next, in step 6700, the picture-story show variation mode availability determination / content determination unit 2153a-1-2 executes a second pattern picture-story change mode availability determination / content determination process described later. Next, in step 6800, the picture-story show variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 executes third pattern picture-story show change mode availability determination / content determination processing described later. Next, in step 6900, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 determines whether or not the content determined in steps 6600 to 6800 is realizable. In some cases, a feasibility determination process, which will be described later, is executed to cancel the determination. In step 7000, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 executes a base variation mode correction process to be described later. As described above, (1) in step 6110 of FIG. 14, the decorative pattern variation mode (base variation mode) is determined in a large frame. (2) Whether or not to execute the picture-story-like variation mode for each decorative symbol The details are determined (provisionally determined). (3) It is determined whether or not the provisionally determined picture-story-like variation mode can be actually executed (or is it meaningful to execute). If it is decided to incorporate the picture-story-like variation mode into the base variation mode, the necessary treatment for incorporating the picture-story-like variation mode is used as a base. A process of applying to the variation mode is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the first symbol picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the picture-story show-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 acquires the availability lottery random number (for the first symbol) and then determines the availability determination table 2153a-1-2-1. By referring to (first symbol table in FIG. 21), whether or not to execute the picture-story-like variation mode for the first symbol is determined. Next, at step 6604, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 determines whether or not the lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination unit 2153a-1-2 determines “first design picture-story show variation in the decoration symbol management table of the production display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Turn on the “mode flag”. Next, in step 6608, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 obtains the timing determination random number (for the first symbol) and then determines the timing determination table 2153a-1-2. 2 (see FIG. 22), the timing of changing the first symbol for the picture-story show is determined by lottery, and the display control means 2153 stores the determined information in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporary storage is performed in the decorative symbol management table, and the process proceeds to the next processing (second symbol picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination processing 6700). Even in the case of No in step 6604, the process proceeds to the next process (second symbol picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination process 6700).

  The second symbol and third symbol picture-story show variation mode availability determination / content determination processing related to the subroutines of step 6700 and step 6800 of FIG. 15 are the same as the processing of step 6600 of FIG. To do. In the description of the processing in step 6600, “first symbol” is replaced with “second symbol” and “third symbol”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of feasibility determination processing, which is one of characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, in step 6902, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 refers to the decorative design management table of the production display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and is a design for constructing a reach state. It is determined whether or not any picture-story-like variation mode flag is on for the symbol and the second symbol. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 refers again to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the first symbol and After confirming the timing at which the picture-story show-like variation mode of the second pattern is executed, even if the picture-story show variation mode is executed at that timing (that is, whatever the result of the picture-story show variation mode is), the reach state It is determined whether or not the situation is incapable of being constructed. Here, in the case of No in step 6904, in step 6910, the picture-story show-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 determines the first symbol / table in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The second pattern picture-story-like variation mode flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next processing (base variation mode correction processing 7000). That is, in the variation, the execution of the picture-story-like variation mode is canceled, and the variation mode according to only the base variation mode determined at first is set.

  Specifically, for example, for both the first symbol and the second symbol, with the position of the symbol fixed from the beginning (ie, while maintaining the position of the previous stop symbol), the picture-story show from the beginning of the symbol change When the provisional decision (timing 1) for implementing the variation mode is made, a situation where the reach state cannot be established may occur. For example, if the previous stop symbol arrangement is as shown in FIG. 24 (1), the first symbol and the second symbol will be in the reach state no matter what symbol stops as a result of the picture-story show-like variation mode Cannot be built. In such a case, No is determined in step 6904.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17 again, in the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906, the picture-story show-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 is the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Referring to FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the picture-story-like variation mode flag is on for the third symbol, which is a symbol for determining the winning / losing after reaching. In the case of Yes in step 6906, in step 6908, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 refers again to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the third symbol After confirming the timing at which the picture-story show-like change mode is executed, even if the picture-story show change mode is executed at that timing (that is, whatever the result of the picture-story show change mode will be) Determine whether there is no. Here, in the case of No in step 6908, in step 6912, the picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination means 2153a-1-2 determines the third pattern picture-story show in the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The state variation mode flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next processing (base variation mode correction processing 7000). That is, in this case as well, in this variation, the execution of the picture-story-like variation mode is canceled, and the variation mode conforms only to the base variation mode that is initially determined.

  Specifically, for example, the base variation mode is not a reach variation mode in the first place. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 24 (2) to (4), even if it is the reach variation mode, the position of the third symbol is fixed from the beginning (that is, the position of the previous stop symbol is maintained). In the case where a temporary decision (timing 1) for carrying out the picture-story-like variation mode has been made from the beginning of the symbol variation, the position of the third symbol exists at a position different from the effective line where the reach state is constructed. If the third symbol stops as a result of the picture-story show-like variation mode, it cannot be a winning symbol arrangement. In such a case, No is determined in step 6910.

  If NO in step 6902, the process proceeds to step 6906. If NO in step 6906, the process proceeds to the next process (base variation mode correction process 7000).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the base variation mode correction process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7000 in FIG. First, in step 7002, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 sets “1” to the n value in the counter. Next, in step 7004, the drawing display content determination unit 2153 a-1 refers to the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153 d, and determines whether the “nth design picture-story show variation mode flag” is on. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 7004, in step 7006, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 is replaced with the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporarily invalidate the fluctuating operation related to the symbol (the temporary stop time of the nth symbol is maintained as it is). Next, in step 7008, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 performs the display based on the n-design picture-story show-like variation timing timing {step 6608 (step 6708, step 6808) in FIG. Referring to the figure variation mode storage means 2153a-2, the temporary stop time (pseudo temporary stop time) and the picture-story show variation mode time of the nth symbol are determined. Next, in step 7010, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the counter and determines whether or not the n value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 7010, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7010, in step 7012, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 adds “1” to the n value in the counter, and proceeds to step 7004. If step 7004 is No, the process proceeds to step 7010.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 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 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  And the characteristic process of this invention will be performed after the start of a decoration design. First, in step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “first symbol picture-story show variation mode flag” is ON. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d based on a timer (not shown). Then, it is determined whether or not the timing for executing the picture-story-like variation of the first symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6214, in step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the first symbol in a picture-story-like manner.

  Here, when the picture-story show-like variation display is performed, (1) a method of preparing decorative symbols (especially numeric symbols) as image data one by one and sequentially replacing them, and (2) decorative symbols (especially numeric symbols) Any method of switching to a moving image (animation) that is sequentially switched may be used.

  Next, in step 6218, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to a timer (not shown) based on the temporary stop time of the first symbol set in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Then, it is determined whether or not the temporary stop timing of the first symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6218, in step 6220, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “first graphic picture-story-like variation mode flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 6220, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a sets the temporary stop symbol of the first symbol set in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (in the case where the winning lottery is not performed). Displays the first stop symbol determined in step 6110).

  For the second symbol, the same processing as the above-described processing for the first symbol is executed from step 6224 to step 6234, and for the third symbol, from step 6236 to step 6246.

  In step 6248, 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 6248, in step 6250, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination 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 6252, 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 process (special game display control process 6500). Migrate to

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in steps 6204 and 6248, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500). If NO in step 6212, step 6214, and step 6218, the process proceeds to step 6224. If NO in step 6224, step 6226, and step 6230, the process proceeds to step 6236, and step 6236, step 6238, and step 6242 are performed. If No, the process moves to step 6248.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6504, in Step 6506 and Step 6508, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 6510, the display control unit 2153 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 display control unit 2153 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 6514. In step 6516, the 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 process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510, and if NO in step 6504 and step 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a general game flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1. When the player twists the handle clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area. The released game ball falls downward while repeatedly colliding with obstacles such as nails and windmills. When the game ball enters the special symbol start port 2110, the special symbol starts to change on the special symbol display unit 2131 in the special symbol display device 2130, while the drawing display unit 2141 in the effect display device 2140. Above, the decorative symbol synchronizes with the special symbol and starts to change. Then, after the predetermined time elapses, the special symbol and the decorative symbol that have been changed stop simultaneously. At this time, when these stop symbols are in a specific mode (for example, “777”), a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 2120 that is closed during the normal game is opened under a predetermined condition.

  Next, referring to the timing charts of FIGS. 25 to 27 and the display content examples in the drawing display units of FIGS. First, the timing chart of FIG. 25 is a time series diagram in the case where the first symbol fluctuates like a picture-story show. First, if the first symbol is a normal variation that does not change in picture-story style, as shown in the second column (“First symbol normal fluctuation speed” column), the first symbol The row fluctuates while gradually increasing the speed. When a certain speed is reached, the speed is continued for a certain period of time, then the speed is gradually decreased, and then a predetermined first symbol is temporarily placed on the active line of the drawing display section. Stop. Next, the case where the first symbol undergoes a picture-story-like variation at timing 1 {items of “first symbol variation rate (1)” and “first symbol-story-like variation (1)” in the figure} will be described. At this timing, even if the symbol variation starts, the first symbol row does not move downward and remains at the previous symbol stop position {refer to the first symbol variation speed (1) (first symbol speed = 0)}. . Instead, one or more symbols that have stopped on the active line on the drawing display section will continue to change in the picture-story show from the start of the symbol variation until the first symbol temporarily stops {first symbol Picture-story show variation (see 1)}. When the temporary stop timing of the first symbol is reached, the first symbol ends the picture-story show-like variation {refer to the first symbol-story show-like variation (1)}.

  Here, first, an example of the decorative symbols constituting the first symbol row will be described with reference to FIGS. The first symbol row is composed of numeric symbols 0 to 9 and a blank symbol arranged between the numbers. The numeric symbol is a frame image that functions to determine the extension of the symbol, a numeric image for distinguishing the symbol from other symbols, and other numeric images arranged in the frame image in the same manner as the numeric image. It is comprised from the background image which has the function to make it distinguish from a design. The numerical symbol is formed by combining these three image parts. However, the image data of the decorative design obtained by combining these parts from the beginning may be held without combining the separate parts to form the decorative design. The background image is configured to have a different color in this example, but may be an image such as a character or a moving image. Furthermore, in this example, the frame image is arranged on the background image. However, the frame image may be absent and the background image itself may be exposed. The second symbol sequence is the same as the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence is configured opposite to the first symbol sequence.

  Next, FIG. 30 shows, in a time series, a state in which the first symbol is changing in the picture-story style under the situation where the second symbol row and the third symbol row are changing. First, in FIG. 30A, “2” is displayed in the upper part of the effective line. Then, in the display area, as shown in FIGS. 30 (2) to (9), the decorative symbols are switched in the order of the symbol sequence as if they were picture-story shows. Finally, FIG. 30 (10) As shown in FIG. 5, “7” is displayed on the upper stage of the effective line and temporarily stops. In this example, in the case of a picture-story show-like change, a blank design existing between decorative designs is configured to execute the change in an omit form (however, as a result of the picture-story show change, If you need to display a blank design, it is configured to display the blank design at the very end after changing the picture design like a picture-story show). The picture-story show may be changed. In addition, in this example, only one symbol on the active line is changed in the picture-story style, but all the symbols on the active line (for example, “blank symbol” in the middle and “1” in the lower) are also included. The picture-story show may be changed.

  Returning to the timing chart of FIG. 25 again, when the first symbol fluctuates in the picture-story style at timing 2, {“first symbol fluctuation speed (2)” and “first symbol-story-like fluctuation (2)” in the figure. Item} will be described. At this timing, first, when the symbol variation starts, unlike the timing 1, the first symbol row varies while gradually increasing the speed downward, and when reaching a certain speed, the speed continues for a certain time. Then, under the situation where the first symbol row is changing downward, one or more symbols constituting the symbol row starts to change the picture-story style. Then, the first symbol sequence gradually decreases in speed and temporarily stops, but the picture-story-like variation also ends at the same timing as the temporary stop of the first symbol sequence.

  Next, the case where the first symbol undergoes picture-story-like variation at timing 3 {items of “first symbol variation rate (3)” and “first symbol-story show variation (3)” in the figure}} will be described. At this timing, when the symbol fluctuation starts, the first symbol row fluctuates while gradually increasing the speed downward as in timing 2, and when reaching a certain speed, the speed continues for a certain time and then gradually decreases. Eventually, the predetermined first symbol sequence is temporarily stopped on the effective line of the drawing display section (the “temporary stop” here is different from the “temporary stop” determined in the base variation mode) Should be understood as a stop). Immediately after the first symbol row temporarily stops (pseudo temporary stop), the symbol temporarily stopped (pseudo temporary stop) on the effective line of the drawing display unit starts the picture-story-like variation. When the temporary stop timing of the first symbol is reached, the first symbol ends the picture-story show-like variation {refer to the first symbol-story show-like variation (3)}.

  Next, with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 26 and 27, the picture-story-like variation of the second symbol and the third symbol will be described. Compared with the picture-story show-like variation in the first symbol, (1) especially in the case of timing 1, the picture-story show-like variation time is long. There is a difference between the first symbol and the second symbol may be temporarily stopped while the third symbol is changing, but basically the same as the first symbol. It is. Therefore, the detailed explanation of the picture-story-like variation of these symbols is omitted.

  As described above, the picture-story show-like variation can be executed for any number of symbols regardless of the timing of the first symbol row to the third symbol row at any timing. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, when the previous stop symbol is FIG. 31 (1), in the next symbol variation, the first symbol column to the third symbol column do not vary, and the display is displayed. The picture-story show-like variation may be executed for all the symbols displayed on the section. Further, as described above, in the best mode, the blank design is configured not to be incorporated into the picture-story show-like variation mode. That is, in this best mode, the design in which the picture-story show-like variation mode is started is always a numeric design, and the picture-story show-like change mode is not started from the blank design. In addition, when the stop symbol of the change is a blank symbol, it is configured to be forcibly replaced with a blank symbol after the picture-story show change is completed. However, for the picture-story show-like variation mode, the starting symbol may be a blank symbol, or a part of symbols that are continuously switched may be a blank symbol.

  According to this best mode, after continuously switching the identification information with the plurality of identification information constituting the identification information sequence to which the identification information belongs while maintaining the position of the identification information to be switched, Therefore, the identification information sequence itself does not necessarily change up and down or left and right (or linked to the up and down or left and right movement of the identification information sequence itself). Therefore, the identification information can be switched to other identification information. Furthermore, compared with the case where the identification information string is changed, the state of the change of the identification information until the reach state is established can be easily grasped, so that the player can enjoy the process until reaching the reach state. There is an effect that it is possible to further enhance interest.

  Further, when the switching timing is reached, the image display data is prepared for each of a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the switching display processing is executed in such a manner that these are continuously replaced. Compared to the case where continuous switching of identification information is held in a moving image, the capacity of the storage device can be further reduced.

  Further, when the switching timing is reached, the moving image data in which the plurality of identification information is continuously switched is displayed for the plurality of identification information, so that the image processing required for switching can be greatly simplified. There is an effect.

  Furthermore, since the switching process is executed in a state in which the extended image of the identification information is maintained as it is, for example, if the form in which the extended image and the identification image are held as separate parts, the switching process is performed. The processing burden associated with image composition, such as repeatedly calling the extended image to the memory, can be achieved, and visually, only the image in the frame changes like a television or picture-story show, which can be embodied more. There is an effect that it becomes possible to increase the.

  Further, since the switching process is executed in such a manner that the extended image of the identification information and the identification image are integrated, for example, a configuration in which a composite image in which the extended image and the identification information are integrated is held. This reduces the processing burden associated with image composition, and can be realized visually by flipping through a book or removing a piece of paper one by one. There is an effect.

  Furthermore, since the switching display process is configured to perform continuous switching display based on the order of the identification information in the identification information sequence, the position where the switching display is performed (the identification information to be switched). When the focus is on the specific position on the active line in which the ID is arranged, the same effect as when the identification information string is moved (for example, the number changes in order of 0 → 1 → 2...) Without moving the identification information string. There is an effect that it can be obtained.

  Furthermore, since it is configured so that the switching display process can be executed at the timing when all the identification information sequences are temporarily stopped, for example, after the previous identification information variation ends, the position of the stop identification information is fixed, As a result of the fact that the next identification information variation is practically possible, this effect can be achieved by appropriately intermingling the special variation mode and the normal variation mode (a mode in which the identification information sequence is varied). Since an unprecedented excitement can be given to the player, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the 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 picture play-like variation mode availability determination / content determination 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 the first (second, third) pattern picture-story-like variation mode availability determination / content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of feasibility determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the base variation mode correction process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 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. 20 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is an example of a table for determining availability in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is an example of a timing determination table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is an example of a drawing variation mode storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 28 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 31 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 32 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

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1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start opening 2120 Large prize opening 2141 Drawing display unit 2153a Decoration symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means

Claims (7)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number for determining the content of the game based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening,
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information,
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the plurality of identification information sequences are variably displayed on the identification information display unit in a situation where there are a plurality of identification information sequences composed of a plurality of identification information. Then, control is performed so that the identification information constituting a part of the identification information sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed for each of the plurality of identification information sequences on at least one effective line formed on the identification information display unit. And an identification information display control means for deterministically displaying the stop identification information after temporarily stopping all the identification information strings,
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game execution control means for shifting from the normal game state to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
In pachinko machines equipped with
The identification information display content determination means switches the identification information to other identification information for at least one of the identification information in another identification information sequence at a predetermined timing when at least one identification information sequence is changing. , It is possible to determine a switching variation mode capable of constructing a combination of identification information that reaches a reach state with the other identification information on the at least one active line,
When the switching variation mode is determined, the identification information display control means maintains the position of the identification information to be switched when the predetermined timing is reached, and the identification information A switching display process for switching to the other identification information is performed via a continuous switching display related to a plurality of identification information constituting the identification information sequence to which it belongs,
A pachinko machine characterized by that.   The identification information display control means executes the switching display process in such a manner that, when the predetermined timing is reached, image data is prepared for each of the plurality of identification information, and these are successively replaced. Item 1. A pachinko gaming machine according to item 1.   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information display control means executes the switching display process in such a manner as to display moving image data in which the plurality of identification information is continuously switched when the predetermined timing is reached. .   The identification information display control means includes an extension image that functions to determine the extension of the identification information, and an identification image that is arranged in or on the extension image and for distinguishing the identification information from other identification information. And displaying the identification information, and performing the process of continuously switching only the identification image while maintaining the extended image as it is in the switching display process. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of to 3.   The identification information display control means includes an extension image that functions to determine the extension of the identification information, and an identification image that is arranged in or on the extension image and for distinguishing the identification information from other identification information. 4, and at the time of the switching display process, a process of continuously switching a composite image of the extension image and the identification image is executed. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   The pachinko game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the identification information display control means performs the continuous switching display based on an order of identification information in the identification information sequence during the switching display processing. Machine.   The identification information display control means executes the switching display process for at least one piece of identification information in the temporarily stopped identification information sequence at a timing when all the identification information sequences are temporarily stopped. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of -6.

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