JP2008142429A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for sufficiently exhibiting original functions of a shutter making a performance visible or invisible at a timing of player's choice. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine is provided with: an instruction information input means capable of being inputted with instruction information by a player; a movable shutter movable between a shielding position shielding at least one part of performances displayed on a performance display part and an unshielding position not shielding the performances; and a movable shutter driving control means for executing a driving control of the movable shutter so that the movable shutter moves to the shielded position or the unshielding position, or moves to a prescribed or arbitrary position between the shielding position and the unshielding position in addition to the shielding position and the unshielding position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner on the identification information display unit during the normal game. The present invention relates to a technique for enhancing a production effect when information is fluctuating.

  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.

Here, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technique of opening and closing a movable shutter when displaying the decorative symbols in order to further enhance the effect. Specifically, the movable shutter functions to shield the symbol sequence that stops last during normal fluctuations, and when a plurality of symbols stop and reach a reach, This function functions so as to make it possible to visually recognize the changing symbol sequence. By configuring in this way, when there is a possibility of being a big hit, it is possible to give the player a fresh sense of expectation by changing the symbol sequence that was difficult to see until then, so that the player can have a fresh expectation. It is possible to enhance the interest of
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-262564

  Here, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine provided with the shutter means including the technique of Patent Document 1, the opening / closing timing of the shutter is determined inside the gaming machine. Therefore, the actual situation is that the shutter does not always open and close at the timing desired by the player. Here, a typical example of the timing when the player wants to open and close the shutter is (1) until the reach is applied after the symbol changes (especially during the probability change game, the player does not reach the normal symbol) (2) There is a lot of hope that we do not want to see the moment when reach is reached with this normal symbol) (2) After reaching reach state, until the symbol that is changing stops (3) per symbol It is during a lottery after a temporary stop. The timing determined inside the gaming machine and the shutter opening / closing timing desired by the player need only match, but if the timing does not match, the player turns away from the display such as facing down. Or hiding the display with your hands or objects.

  Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide means that can fully exhibit the functions inherent to the shutter, which can make the production visible or invisible at the timing desired by the player. It is to be.

  Furthermore, when the effect becomes invisible due to the shutter, the player basically guesses through sound about what kind of effect is developed behind the shutter. Here, as the sound at the time of opening and closing the shutter in the conventional machine, the sound of opening and closing the shutter is typical, and the sound is temporary (only at the time of opening and closing).

  Therefore, the sub-object of the present invention is that the player guesses the shielded effect through sound even when the effect is invisible or difficult to see as a result of the effect being shielded by the shutter. It is to provide means for assisting.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
Including an effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of displaying an effect, including the variable display and stop display of the identification information (decorative symbol);
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);
Production content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2153a-1, notice) for determining production content, including determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the random number. Display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 etc.),
In accordance with the determined variation mode, after the display of the identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed, the effect content determination means (including the control for displaying the determined stop identification information (decorative symbol)) An effect display control means (display control means 2153) for executing the control for displaying the effect determined by the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1, etc .;
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game control means (special game control means 1170) for shifting from a normal game state to a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode ,
A movable shutter (shutter member) that is movable between a shielding position that shields at least a part of the effect displayed on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) and a non-shielding position that does not shield the effect. S) and
Based on the intention of the player, the movable shutter (shutter member S) moves to the shielding position and the non-shielding position, or in addition to the shielding position and the non-shielding position, the shielding position and the non-shielding position. A pachinko gaming machine further comprising movable shutter driving means (shutter opening / closing driving mechanism K) for driving the movable shutter (shutter member S) so as to move to a predetermined or arbitrary position therebetween. is there.

The present invention (2) includes instruction information input means (operation button A5000, operation button B5100) capable of inputting instruction information by a player,
Further comprising movable shutter drive control means (shutter opening / closing control means 2155) for executing drive control of the movable shutter (shutter member S) in accordance with the instruction information input by the player. It is a pachinko machine.

  In the present invention (3), when the movable shutter (shutter member S) is present at the shielding position, acoustic control is performed so that the type and / or volume of the sound is changed as compared with the case of the non-shielding position. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2) further comprising acoustic control means (acoustic control means 2153e).

  The present invention (4) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (3), wherein the acoustic control means (acoustic control means 2153e) executes the acoustic control according to the degree of shielding.

In the present invention (5), the production content that is at least partially shielded is a variation mode and / or stop identification information of identification information (decorative symbol),
When the movable shutter (shutter member S) is present at the shielding position, the acoustic control unit (acoustic control unit 2153e) is configured to detect the variation and / or stop identification of the identification information (decorative symbol) in a shielding state. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (3) or (4), which controls to output information related to information.

  In the present invention (6), the movable shutter drive control means (shutter opening / closing control means 2155) compulsorily moves the movable shutter (shutter) even when the instruction information is not inputted, when a specific condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (2) to (5), wherein the member S) is driven and controlled.

  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). “Direction” refers to all display contents for excitement of the game, such as display of change / stop display of identification information, display of background image / moving image, and notice (for example, notice image / notice message). 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.

  According to the present invention (1), since the movable shutter is driven to open and close based on the player's intention, the effect can be made visible / invisible at a timing desired by the player. This makes it possible to exhibit the functions inherently possessed by the shutter. For example, when the display timing that the player does not want to see is reached, it is only necessary to give an instruction to block the display with the shutter, and the shame that the display is blocked with hands and objects as before You don't have to do anything to hug you. Furthermore, since the player can freely create a situation where the production is invisible or difficult to see, the conventional enjoyment centered on visual (visual production) can be enjoyed and the five senses other than vision { For example, it is possible to enjoy completely new enjoyment centered on hearing (acoustic production)}. Thus, the game content can be widened, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, the player has the ability to entertain a single effect twice from different angles, since the player can add this effect to the player's own hands without adding any changes to the contents of the original effect. There is also an effect that can be done.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effect of the above invention (1), since it is configured to automatically control the drive of the movable shutter by the operation of the instruction information input means by the player, Compared with, the burden on the player when driving the movable shutter is reduced, and the position of the movable shutter can be grasped completely without using a position confirmation sensor, for example. It also has the effect of becoming.

  According to the invention (3), in addition to the effects of the invention (1) or (2), when the movable shutter is present at the shielding position, the type of sound and / or compared with the case of the non-shielding position. Since the sound volume is configured to change, even if the effect is invisible or difficult to see as a result of the effect being shielded by the shutter, a sound different from that in the non-shielded position is output. By this, there exists an effect that it can assist that a player guesses the shielded production content.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the effect of the above invention (3), the sound control according to the degree of shielding is performed, so for example, a shutter having a structure in which the degree of shielding is difficult to understand. Even if it exists, there exists an effect that it becomes possible to grasp to some extent how much it is in the shielding state by listening to sound.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the effects of the invention (3) or (4), when the identification information is in a shielded state, the contents of variation of the identification information in the shielded state (variation mode and / or stop identification) Information) is output so that even if the identification information is invisible or difficult to see as a result of shielding, the content of the identification information varies (variation mode and / or stop identification information). ), It is possible to alleviate the situation where it is difficult to grasp the game situation due to shielding.

  According to the invention (6), in addition to the effects of the inventions (2) to (5), the shutter is forcibly driven even if there is no instruction information from the player when the specific condition is satisfied. In particular, the loss of the player's profit by maintaining the shielded state (for example, when a game ball enters the starting port in the shielded state, the player does not recognize the ball, In the case of standing up, or when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in a shielded state, the player is not aware of the stop and the case of standing up) can be prevented. .

  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.

  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, parts important in the context of the present invention will be described in detail. First, the upper ball tray 110 is provided with an operation button A5000 for closing a shutter member S, which will be described later, and an operation button B5100 for opening the shutter member S. Here, these buttons are provided with an acceleration sensor (impact sensor) capable of instantaneously detecting an impact and taking out a voltage proportional to the impact as an output. In this best mode, this output voltage range is divided into three stages (strong pressing, middle pressing, and weak pressing), and parameters for controlling how much the shutter member S described later is opened or closed. It is said.

  Furthermore, a shutter member S that is slidable in the left-right direction is provided on the front side (player side) of the effect display device 2140 that displays effects such as decorative display variation display / stop display and notice display. Here, the shutter member S can be displaced to a “shielding position” that substantially completely shields the effect display device 2140 and a “non-shielding position” that substantially does not shield the effect display device 2140. The shutter member S is driven by a shutter member driving mechanism K (not shown). Here, the shutter member driving mechanism K is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a power transmission mechanism in which gears are combined. In this best mode, a rack-and-pinion type (for example, a rack is attached or formed on the upper side or the lower side of the shutter member S, and the pinion is disposed at a position to engage with the rack) is adopted. . A drive motor M (not shown) (for example, a stepping motor that can rotate in either forward or reverse directions) is attached to the pinion. Then, a shutter opening / closing control means 2155, which will be described later, executes drive control of the drive motor M, whereby the shutter member S is displaced. Here, in the best mode, the shutter member S is based on the pressing strength of the operation button A5000 or the operation button B5100 described above or the position of the shutter member S before being pressed. Or, it is configured to be able to stop at an arbitrary position between them (for example, a partial shielding position such as shielding only the portion of the third symbol).

  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. In addition, the dotted line (shutter position confirmation means 2155c, sensor Y) in the drawing relates to the modified example, and this will be described in detail in the description of the modified example.

  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 device 2140 produces the effect. Display control means 2153 for performing display control, and shutter opening / closing control means 2155 for controlling opening / closing of the shutter member S in accordance with the instructions of the player. 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 a decorative 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 a special game state advantageous to the player. The notice display control means 2153c for controlling the notice object that suggests the possibility of transition to the display during the variation display of the decorative symbol, and the display process of the hold information on the drawing hold display part 2142 of the effect display device 2140 The drawing hold information display control means 2153b for controlling the sound and the sound control means 2153e for controlling all the sounds relating to the sound being produced.

  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 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not to display the notice object based on the stop pattern and variation mode of the determined decorative design, and determines the contents when displaying the notice object. Preliminary display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 and preliminary content storage means 2153c-2 for storing data relating to the preliminary announcement object are further provided. Here, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 has a notice display permission determination / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1 for reference when determining whether or not the notice display is possible and the contents. .

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

  Next, the acoustic control unit 2153e further includes an acoustic data storage unit 2153e-1 in which a sound when the shutter member S is completely closed is stored in addition to the sound that normally flows during the production. .

  Finally, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 has an operation information receiving means 2155a for receiving operation information of the operation button A5000 or the operation button B5100 by the player, and a shutter for temporarily storing the current position information of the shutter member S. Open / close information temporary storage means 2155b. Here, the operation information receiving means 2155a further includes operation information temporary storage means 2155a-1 for temporarily storing operation information of operation buttons by the player.

  Here, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 is connected to the operation button A5000 and the operation button B5100 so as to be able to transmit information, and is also connected to be able to transmit information to a driving motor M for driving the movable shutter S. Yes. By adopting this configuration, the operation result of the operation button by the player is indirectly transmitted to the drive motor M with the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 interposed.

  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 6300, the notice display control means 2153c executes a notice availability / content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6400, the notice display control means 2153c executes a notice display control process described later. Next, in step 6600, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 executes a shutter opening / closing control process described later. Next, in step 6700, the acoustic control unit 2153e executes an acoustic control process described later. In step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the decorative pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 displays the determination information in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store. 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.

  Here, in step 6104, the determined stop symbol and the variation mode are temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. However, regarding the variation mode, detailed information regarding the variation mode is also temporarily stored. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of stored contents of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Here, in the “symbol related area”, the contents of the stop symbol in the variation (in this example, “777”) and the content of the variation mode in the variation (in this example, “variation mode 50”) are written. . Further, regarding the variation mode, whether or not to develop to reach (“◯” in this example) and at which timing to develop (“Development from the 10th second” in this example), super reach (In this example, “O”), when to develop, at which timing (in this example, “development from the 35th second”), and further, whether to develop into a redraw In the case of development, the timing of development (in this example, “development from the 50th second”) is temporarily stored in detail. As will be described later, when the shutter member S is closed during the production and it becomes difficult or impossible to grasp the content of the production (for example, when the variation of the third symbol row becomes invisible during the reach), ( 1) In order to execute processing to change to an acoustic production such as explanation of production contents instead of visual production, and (2) Important timing (for example, when it evolves to reach, it develops to super reach) This is because the shutter member S is forcibly released (even if there is no instruction from the player) once the lottery has been developed. Detailed information regarding the variation mode is obtained by accessing the drawing variation mode storage unit 2153a-2 (FIG. 27 shows an example of the stored contents in the unit).

  Returning to FIG. 14 again, 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 process (presence / absence of notice). Move to content determination process 6300).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the notice availability / content determination process related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area (design related flag) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d to determine whether or not the design content determination flag is on, that is, the design content already. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the notice display control means 2153c accesses the flag area (design related flag) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and turns off the design content determination flag. Next, in step 6306, the notice display availability determination / content determination unit 2153c-1 refers to the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and acquires information on the determined stop symbol and variation mode. Then, if it is determined whether or not to display a notice in the lottery, the contents are determined.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the lottery table 2153c-1-1 for determining whether to make a notice display / content determination referred to when the lottery is performed in Step 6306 will be described in detail. As described above, the advance notice determination and the content determination are executed based on the stop symbol attribute and variation mode of the determined decorative symbol. Specifically, for example, when the stop symbol attribute of the determined decorative symbol is “winning” and the variation mode No is 31 to 50 (super reach variation mode group), the acquired random number value (random number is any of 1 to 32) Is 1-10, wins "Notice A", is 11-20 won "Notice B", and is 21-25, wins "Notice C", 26-32 Sometimes no notice is given.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25, the details of the notice determined in step 6306 will be described in detail. In this best mode, three types of notices A to C are prepared as described above. Here, in the notice content storage means 2153c-2, the appearance time (seconds from the start of change), the appearance place, and the size are stored for each notice. Here, (X, Y) of the appearance location indicates an area number, X is an area number in the horizontal direction, and Y is an area number in the vertical direction. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing where on the display the area number corresponds.

  Returning to FIG. 15 again, in step 6308, the notice display control means 2153c temporarily stores the decision information in step 6306 in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

  Here, in step 6306, the determined notice content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, but not only the notice content (that is, the notices A to C) but also the detailed information of the notice content. Is also temporarily stored. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of stored contents of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Here, in the “notice related area”, whether or not a notice is available at the time of the change (“◯” in this example) and the content of the notice of the change (“Notice C” in this example) are written. Furthermore, regarding the notice content, at which timing (in this example, “appears at 7 seconds”), in which position (in this example, “10, 1”), It is temporarily stored in detail how large the content of the notice is (in this example, “0.5, 0.5”). As will be described later, (1) when the shutter member S is closed during the production and it becomes difficult or impossible to grasp the content of the production (especially a notice display), a notice is given instead of a visual notice display. In order to execute processing to change to an acoustic production such as explanation of the contents, and (2) the shutter member S was open during the production, and it was possible to grasp the content of the production (especially a notice display). Even in such a case, when the notice is small, the player is not overlooked, so the shutter member S is focused on the notice and is forcibly closed.

  Returning to FIG. 15 again, in step 6310, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “notice availability determination flag” in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (decorative symbol display). Control processing 6200) is entered.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “design 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 flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “notice availability determination determined flag” is on. To do. 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 flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “presence / absence notice”. Turn off the “Fixed flag”. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a starts variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To do.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Is displayed. Then, in step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (notice display control process 6400). .

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6230. If NO in step 6204 and step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (preliminary display control process 6400).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the notice display control process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the notice display control means 2153 c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153 d and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is on, that is, the decorative design is currently changing. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, confirms whether or not the notice is possible, and displays the notice when executing the notice. Determine whether the time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and based on the decided notice type / display location / size of the notice. The notice is displayed on the drawing display unit 2141, and the process proceeds to the next process (shutter opening / closing control process 6600). Note that, also in the case of No in step 6402 and step 6404, the process proceeds to the next process (shutter opening / closing control process 6600).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the shutter opening / closing control process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6600A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 executes a shutter opening / closing control process (player operation). In step 6600B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 executes a shutter opening / closing control process (automatic).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the shutter opening / closing control process (player operation) according to the subroutine of step 6600A in FIG. Here, Steps 6602A to 6618A are shutter member S closing processes, and Steps 6620A to 6636A are shutter member S opening processes. Therefore, first, the closing process will be described. First, in step 6602A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving means 2155a to determine whether or not “button operation A” has occurred. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6602A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving means 2155a again, and determines whether or not the button operation is “strongly pressed”. . In the case of Yes in step 6604A, in step 6606A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 rewrites the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information to “10”, and in step 6618A. Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6604A, in step 6608A, the shutter opening / closing control unit 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage unit 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving unit 2155a again, and the button operation is “middle push”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6608A, in step 6610A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 adds “5” to the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information. In step 6612A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b and determines whether “X” is greater than “10”. In the case of Yes in step 6612A, in step 6614A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 rewrites the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information to “10”. Move to 6618A. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6612A, step 6614A is skipped and the process proceeds to step 6618A.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6608A, that is, if the button operation is “weakly pressed”, in step 6616A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 temporarily stores it as position information in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b. “1” is added to the numerical value of “X”, and the process proceeds to step 6612A. Also in this case, if the value of “X” exceeds “10”, it is forcibly rewritten to “10”.

  As described above, when the button operation A is performed, the moving position of the shutter member S is determined in steps 6604A to 6616A. In response to this, in Step 6618A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 reads the numerical value “X” written in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b, and controls the drive motor M based on the numerical value, thereby controlling the driving motor M. The movement control of the shutter member S to the position corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 6620A).

  Next, the opening process will be described. First, in step 6620A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving means 2155a, and whether or not there has been a “button operation B”. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6620A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving means 2155a again, and determines whether or not the button operation is “strongly pressed”. . In the case of Yes in step 6622A, in step 6624A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 subtracts “10” from the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information. In step 6626A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b and determines whether “X” is smaller than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 6626A, in step 6628A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 rewrites the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information to “0”. Move to 6636A. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6626A, step 6628A is skipped and the process proceeds to step 6636A.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6622A, in step 6630A, the shutter opening / closing control unit 2155 refers to the operation information temporary storage unit 2155a-1 in the operation information receiving unit 2155a again, and the button operation is “middle push”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6630A, in step 6610A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 subtracts “5” from the numerical value of “X” temporarily stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information, and in step 6626A. Migrate to Also in this case, if the value of “X” is smaller than “0”, it is forcibly rewritten to “0”. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6626A, step 6628A is skipped and the process proceeds to step 6636A.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6630A, that is, if the button operation is “weakly pressed”, in step 6634A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 temporarily stores it in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b as position information. Then, “1” is subtracted from the numerical value of “X”, and the process proceeds to Step 6626A. Also in this case, if the value of “X” is smaller than “0”, it is forcibly rewritten to “0”. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6626A, step 6628A is skipped and the process proceeds to step 6636A.

  As described above, when the button operation B is performed, the moving position of the shutter member S is determined in steps 6620A to 6634A described above. In response to this, in step 6636A, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 reads the numerical value “X” written in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b, and controls the drive motor M based on the numerical value, thereby controlling the driving motor M. The movement control of the shutter member S to the position corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process {shutter opening / closing control process (automatic) 6600B}.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the shutter opening / closing control process (automatic) according to the subroutine of step 6600B in FIG. Here, the first half of the process is a shutter temporary forcible opening process so as not to miss an important effect, and the second half of the process is a close-up process using a shutter member S so as not to miss a notice. Hereinafter, first, the shutter temporary forcible opening process will be described.

  First, in step 6602B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the currently changing symbol flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6602B, in step 6604B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the symbol related area (particularly related to the variation mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the important effect timing has been reached. Determine.

  Here, in this best mode, the important performance timing is the moment when the state shifts to the reach state, the moment when the state shifts to the super reach state, and the moment when the winning is determined (for example, before the re-lottery is performed). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, these times are temporarily stored in the symbol related area (particularly related to the variation mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and specifically, the state shifts to the reach state. Is temporarily stored as 10 seconds as a moment to perform, 35 seconds as a moment to shift to the super reach state, and 50 seconds as a moment when the winning is determined. When these times are reached, the condition of step 6604B is satisfied.

  If YES in step 6604B, in step 6606B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b to confirm the current shutter position, and the shutter member S blocks the important effect portion. It is determined whether or not. Here, the reason for this step is that even if the shutter member S is partially shielded, it is not necessary to forcibly open the important effect portion unless the shutter member S shields it. Note that the important effect portion is, for example, reach, when the first symbol row and the second symbol row are shielded by the shutter member S (because the player cannot recognize the moment when the reach is applied). If YES in step 6606B, in step 6608B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 performs lottery by acquiring a random number or the like. Next, in Step 6610B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 determines whether or not the lottery in Step 6608B has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6610B, in step 6612B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 controls the driving motor M to open the shutter member S temporarily (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then returns to the original. The position is returned to the next process (step 6614B). In addition, also when it is No in step 6604B, step 6606B, and step 6610B, it transfers to the following process (step 6614B). In step 6604B to step 6612B, the forced temporary release process for avoiding a situation where the effect cannot be seen when the important effect timing arrives ends.

  Next, a close-up process by the shutter member S, which is the latter half of the process, so as not to miss the notice will be described. First, in Step 6614B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the notice display timing has been reached. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the time is temporarily stored in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (7 seconds). If YES in step 6614B, in step 6616B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 performs lottery by acquiring a random number or the like. Next, in Step 6618B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 determines whether or not the lottery in Step 6616B has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6618B, in step 6620B, the shutter opening / closing control means 2155 refers again to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, confirms the position of the notice and the size of the notice, The shutter member S is temporarily closed (for example, 0.5 seconds) by driving and controlling the driving motor M so that the area other than the position of the advance notice is hidden, and then returned to the original position, and the next processing is performed. The process proceeds to (Sound control process 6700). In addition, also when it is No in step 6614B and step 6618B, it transfers to the following process (acoustic control process 6700). In step 6614B to step 6620B, the close-up process for the notice is completed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of acoustic control processing according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the sound control means 2153e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the currently changing symbol flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the sound control means 2153e determines whether or not the “X value” stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b is “0”, that is, the shutter member S at present. Is determined to be in a fully open state. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the sound control means 2153e outputs a normal sound corresponding to the current effect. And after the said process, it transfers to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  On the other hand, if No in step 6704, that is, if the shutter member S is partially closed at present, the acoustic control means 2153e is stored in the shutter opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b in step 6708. It is determined whether or not the “X value” is “10”, that is, whether or not the shutter member S is currently in a fully closed state. In the case of Yes in step 6708, in step 6710, the sound control means 2153e outputs the explanatory sound corresponding to the current effect. Specifically, the sound control means 2153e can, for example, make an important performance point (a moment when reach is reached, a moment when super reach is reached, and the winning symbol is temporarily stopped and redrawn so that the content of the effect can be understood without looking at the effect. When it is about to be executed, a voice is output indicating that the point has been reached, or if a notice appears, that the notice has appeared. At this time, the sound control means 2153e grasps the important production point and the start timing of the notice by accessing the symbol related area and the notice related area of the production display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and has reached the timing. In such a case, a process of extracting voice information corresponding to these from the acoustic data storage unit 2153e-1 is executed. And after the said process, it transfers to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  On the other hand, if No in step 6708, that is, if the shutter member S is currently partially closed, in step 6712, the acoustic control means 2153e increases the volume according to the value of X, Normal sound corresponding to the production is output. That is, the larger the value of X, in other words, the louder the sound is output, the closer the shutter member S is closed. And after the said process, it transfers to the next process (special game display control process 6500). In the case of No in step 6702, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  FIG. 22 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, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, first, a model variation mode serving as a model for the following description will be described, and then, in the model variation mode, an example in which the movable shutter member S is opened and closed based on a player's instruction will be described. An example in which the movable shutter member S opens and closes without being based on a player's instruction during the model variation mode will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 28 (1) to (6), a model variation mode executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. In addition, the sound content in the said production | presentation is shown beside these drawings. First, FIG. 28 (1) shows a state immediately after the production starts, and all the decorative symbol sequences are in a changing state. The sound at this time is “music A”. FIG. 28 (2) shows a state immediately after the appearance of the notice image X (notice B), and the sound is “music A” as well. Next, FIG. 28 (3) shows a state immediately after the reach state is established as a result of the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol and the second symbol. Change to "Music B". FIG. 28 (4) shows a state immediately after the transition from the reach state to the super reach state, and the sound changes to “music C”. Next, FIG. 28 (5) shows a state in which a lottery to a winning arrangement having a higher profit state is performed after the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and the winning arrangement is aligned. And the sound changes to “music D”. Lastly, FIG. 28 (6) shows a state in which all symbols have been definitively stopped and the symbol variation has ended, and a sound of “winning” is output as sound.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 (1) to (5), an example in which the movable shutter member S is opened and closed based on an instruction from the player in the model variation mode will be described. First, FIG. 29 (1-1) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (complete closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (1). When the instruction is given, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers all of the display, and the decorative design is not visible at all. At this time, a commentary sound of the current variation mode is output, such as “No symbol has stopped yet”. As a result, even if no decorative symbols are visible, the player can know the current fluctuation status from the sound content. On the other hand, FIG. 29 (1-2) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (partial closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (1). When the instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers the second and third symbols of the display, and the second symbol is not visible at all, so it is impossible to grasp whether or not the reach is applied. It is. At this time, the sound changes from “music A” to “music X”. Thereby, the player recognizes that music different from the normal time is flowing and enjoys the music.

  Next, FIG. 29 (2-1) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (complete closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (2). When the instruction is given, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers all of the display, and the notice content is not visible at all. At this time, a commentary sound of the appearing notice content such as “Now the notice character B has just appeared” is output. Thereby, even if the notice content is not visible at all, the player can know the current notice content from the sound content. On the other hand, FIG. 29 (2-2) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (partial closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (2). When this instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers half of the display, and the player is invisible to the current notice. At this time, an electronic sound “Pui” is output in the middle of “Music A”. Thus, the player knows from the electronic sound that the notice has appeared.

  Next, FIG. 29 (3-1) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (complete closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (3). When the instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers all of the display, and the reach content cannot be seen at all. At this time, a commentary sound of the current fluctuation content such as “Now the third symbol is changing” is output. This allows the player to know the current variation content from the sound content even if the variation content is not visible at all. On the other hand, FIG. 29 (3-2) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (partial closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (3). When the instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers the third symbol portion, and the player is not able to see the current variation contents. At this time, the sound changes from “music B” to “music Y”. Thereby, the player recognizes that music different from that during normal reach is flowing, and enjoys the music.

  Next, FIG. 29 (4-1) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (complete closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (4). When the instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers the entire display, and the contents of the super reach cannot be seen at all. At this time, a commentary sound of the current fluctuation content is output, such as “Now, the third symbol is in super slow fluctuation”. This allows the player to know the current variation content from the sound content even if the variation content is not visible at all. On the other hand, FIG. 29 (4-2) shows a state immediately after the player issues a closing instruction (partial closing) of the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (4). When the instruction is issued, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers the third symbol portion, and the player is not able to see the current variation contents. At this time, the sound changes from “music B” to “music Z”. Thereby, the player recognizes that music different from that during normal super reach is flowing and enjoys the music.

  Next, FIG. 29 (5-1) shows a state immediately after the player gives an instruction to close the movable shutter member S in the state of FIG. 28 (5). When the player closes the movable shutter member S at this timing, all of them are closed (no partial closure). When the instruction is given, as shown in the figure, the movable shutter member S covers the entire display, and the state of re-variation cannot be seen at all. At this time, a commentary sound of the current re-variation content is output, such as "Where do you stop?" As a result, even if the re-variation content cannot be seen at all, the player can know from the sound content that the re-variation is currently being re-varied.

  Next, an example in which the movable shutter member S opens and closes without being based on a player's instruction during the model variation mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, FIG. 30 (1) shows an example in which the shutter member S is used so that only the effect portion that is difficult to be recognized is closed up in order to make the player surely recognize the effect (for example, notice) that is difficult to be recognized by the player. It is. Specifically, a very small “notice C” (upper left in the figure) is looking through a slight gap in the shutter member S. By executing such an effect that is considered to be difficult to recognize opening and closing (for example, when winning by lottery), it becomes possible for the player to surely recognize all the contents of the effect that the gaming machine has. Next, FIG. 30 (2) is an example in which the reach symbol is closed for a moment when the reach is applied in order to replace the reach symbol instantaneously. By executing such a closure, the unnaturalness when replacing the reach symbol is eliminated. Furthermore, FIG. 30 (3) shows a large display for a predetermined time (or until the player gives an instruction to release) so that only a small amount can be seen at any timing such as before reach, during reach, or at the time of the final draw. This is an example of closing a part. By performing such closing, it is possible to give the gaming machine a new interest that cannot be enjoyed in a normal game, such as enjoying a small part of the production that can be glimpsed from a slight gap.

  According to the best mode, since the movable shutter is opened and closed based on the player's intention, it is possible to make the performance visible or invisible at the timing desired by the player. Thus, an effect that the function inherent to the shutter can be fully exhibited is achieved. For example, when the display timing that the player does not want to see is reached, it is only necessary to give an instruction to block the display with the shutter, and the shame that the display is blocked with hands and objects as before You don't have to do anything to hug you. Furthermore, since the player can freely create a situation where the production is invisible or difficult to see, the conventional enjoyment centered on visual (visual production) can be enjoyed and the five senses other than vision { For example, it is possible to enjoy completely new enjoyment centered on hearing (acoustic production)}. Thus, the game content can be widened, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, the player has the ability to entertain a single effect twice from different angles, since the player can add this effect to the player's own hands without adding any changes to the contents of the original effect. There is also an effect that can be done.

  In addition, since the movable shutter is automatically controlled by the player operating the instruction information input means, the burden on the player when driving the movable shutter is reduced compared to the manual operation. In addition, it is possible to grasp the position of the movable shutter, for example, completely without using a position confirmation sensor.

  Furthermore, when the movable shutter is present at the shielding position, the sound type and / or volume is changed as compared with the case of the non-shielding position. Even if the production is invisible or difficult to see, it is possible to assist the player in estimating the shielded production content by outputting a sound different from that in the non-shielding position. There is an effect.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to perform acoustic control according to the degree of shielding, for example, how much shielding is in effect by listening to the sound, even with shutters with a structure that makes it difficult to understand the degree of shielding. There is an effect that it becomes possible to grasp to some extent.

  Further, when the identification information is in the shielding state, the information regarding the variation content (variation mode and / or stop identification information) of the identification information in the shielding state is output. Even if it is invisible or difficult to see, it is difficult to grasp the game situation due to occlusion by letting the player know the information regarding the fluctuation content (variation mode and / or stop identification information) of the identification information. There is an effect that can be relaxed.

  Further, when the specific condition is satisfied, the shutter is forcibly driven even if there is no instruction information from the player, and in particular, the player loses profit by maintaining the shielding state ( For example, if a game ball enters the starting port in the shielded state, the player does not recognize the ball and stands, or if the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the shielded state, the stop This is advantageous in that it is possible to prevent a case where the player does not recognize the player and stands up.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. In the best mode, the shutter member S is automatically displaced. However, in the present modification, the shutter member S is manually displaced. First, FIG. 31 is an external view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example. As shown in the drawing, a rotatable shutter member opening / closing handle 5200 is attached to the upper ball tray 110. A knob portion 5220 that can be gripped by the player is provided near the outer edge of the base portion 5210 of the shutter member opening / closing handle 5200. Here, when the player rotates the handle 5200 in the arrow direction A in the figure, the shutter member S moves in the closing direction. Conversely, when the player rotates the handle 5200 in the arrow direction B in the figure, the shutter member S moves in the opening direction. The drive mechanism is a rack and pinion type as in the best mode.

Next, FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example. Here, the differences from the best mode are as follows: (1) In the vicinity of the shutter member S, a plurality of sensors Y 1 to _n (for example, photosensors) are _{arranged in} the moving direction of the shutter member S in order to confirm the shutter position. (2) The shutter opening / closing control means 2155 attached along the line has shutter position confirmation means 2155c for confirming the current position of the shutter member based on information from the sensors Y1 _to Yn. In the best mode, the operation information receiving unit 2155a functions to receive the operation signal of the operation button A or B. However, in this modified example, the position (of the shutter member S) from the sensors Y 1 to _n. Functions to receive signals.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the shutter opening / closing control process (player operation) according to the subroutine of step 6600A in FIG. First, in Step 6602A (2), the shutter position confirmation unit 2155c refers to the operation information temporary storage unit 2155a-1 of the operation information reception unit 2155a and has received the displacement signal of the shutter member S from the sensors Y1 to _n . Determine whether or not. If YES in step 6602A (2), in step 6604A (2), the shutter position confirmation unit 2155c grasps the current position of the shutter member S based on the received displacement signal, and uses the current position information X for the shutter. The opening / closing information temporary storage means 2155b is set, and the processing proceeds to the next processing {shutter opening / closing control processing (automatic) 6600B}. Even in the case of No in step 6602A (2), the process proceeds to the next process {shutter opening / closing control process (automatic) 6600B}.

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 notice availability / content determination processing 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 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. 17 is a flowchart of the notice display control process 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 shutter opening / closing control processing 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 shutter opening / closing control processing (player operation) 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 shutter opening / closing control processing (automatic) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of acoustic control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 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. 23 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is an example of a lottery table for determining whether or not to display a notice and determining the contents in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an example of the notice content storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the location on the drawing display unit and the area number in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 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. 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 a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of shutter opening / closing control processing (player operation) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

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S movable shutter member K shutter opening / closing drive mechanism 1121 special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1172 special game execution means 2110 special figure start opening 2120 big prize opening 2141 drawing display unit 2153 display control means 2153e acoustic control means 2155 shutter opening / closing control means 5000 operation buttons A
5100 Operation button B

Claims (6)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An effect display unit capable of displaying the effect, including displaying the identification information in a variable and stopped display,
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,
Production content determination means for determining production content, including determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information based on the random number;
In accordance with the determined variation mode, after displaying the identification information in a variable manner, the effect determined by the effect content determining means is displayed, including executing control to display the determined stop identification information. Effect display control means for executing control;
In the pachinko gaming machine having a special game 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 when the stop identification information is a predetermined mode,
A movable shutter that is movable between a shielding position that shields at least a part of the effect displayed on the effect display unit and a non-shielding position that does not shield the effect;
Based on the player's intention, the movable shutter moves to the shielding position and the non-shielding position, or in addition to the shielding position and the non-shielding position, a predetermined or arbitrary value between the shielding position and the non-shielding position. A pachinko gaming machine further comprising movable shutter driving means for driving the movable shutter so as to move to the position. Instruction information input means capable of inputting instruction information by a player;
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising movable shutter drive control means for executing drive control of the movable shutter in accordance with instruction information input by a player.   The sound control means further comprising sound control means for controlling the sound so as to change the type and / or volume of sound when the movable shutter is present at the shielding position as compared with the case of the non-shielding position. 2. A pachinko machine according to 2.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the acoustic control means executes the acoustic control according to the degree of shielding. The production content that is at least partially shielded is a variation mode of identification information and / or stop identification information,
The sound control means controls to output information related to the variation mode and / or stop identification information of the identification information in a shielding state when the movable shutter is present at the shielding position. The pachinko machine described.   The movable shutter drive control means forcibly drives and controls the movable shutter even when the instruction information is not inputted when a specific condition is satisfied. Pachinko machines.

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