JP2009082239A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means which offers players a merit so far unavailable different from an awarded profit only pertaining to the variation involved by the operation of an operation means in a pinball game machine having the operation means. <P>SOLUTION: A pinball game machine has a players' operation prompting means which prompts the players to make an operation by the operation means under the execution of a certain performance system and a performance system switch timing extention determination means which extends the timing of switching the performance system from a certain one to another depending on the meeting of prescribed requirements when the operation of the operation means is done. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which a plurality of production formats exist and the production formats are switched at a predetermined timing.

The current ball game machine stops after the identification information such as numbers fluctuates for a predetermined time on the display based on the fact that the game ball flows into the entrance called the start winning opening, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. In the case of (for example, “777”), a type (conventional first type pachinko gaming machine) that shifts to a special game in which a special winning opening that is normally closed is opened under a predetermined condition is the mainstream. It is not an exaggeration to say that this type of pachinko gaming machine is in the display of fluctuation display on the display until the special game transition decision is made. Various ideas have been made (for example, elaborate moving image effects such as super reach and a notice display of characters corresponding to the expected degree of transition to special games). Furthermore, recently, in order to further enhance the fun of the game, when the player is prompted to operate an operation means such as a sub-input button installed in the gaming machine during the change display, and the operation is performed There are models in which a mini game (for example, a battle between characters) can be executed. For example, while displaying the variation of the identification information in a certain area of the identification information display section, a message “please hit the button repeatedly” is displayed in another area. Then, if the player hits the button repeatedly according to the display, there is a possibility of winning the enemy character by attacking the enemy character, while the player performs the button operation ignoring the display In the case of not doing so, there is no possibility of winning the enemy character by unilaterally receiving an attack from the enemy character. When the enemy character is won, a kind of notice benefit such as “super reach confirmation” or “winning confirmation” is given. That is, when a player participates in the above-mentioned mini game, the player can enjoy the above-mentioned privilege. On the other hand, when a player does not participate in the above-mentioned mini-game, the player enjoys the above-mentioned privilege. It will not be possible.
JP2001-149579 JP 2006-095092 A JP 2004-267647 A

  However, in a conventional pachinko machine with operating means, even if a player participates in a mini game, the merit of the participation is, at best, the result of the change is suggested or notified. The fact is that it is not a strong motivation to participate in the game. In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a means for providing a player with an unprecedented merit that is different from the granted profit related only to the fluctuation when the operating means is operated.

  Here, the prior art related to the present invention described in detail below will be described. First, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology having a continuation determining means for determining whether or not to continue a period at the end of the probability variation period in a pachinko gaming machine having a probability variation function with a limited number of times. . However, the continuation determination unit internally executes a determination process regardless of the operation of the operation unit. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique of determining whether to notify or not notify whether or not to enter probability fluctuation after the jackpot is ended, depending on the result of the mini game with the button. Yes. However, this technique does not extend the predetermined presentation format by operating the operation means. Furthermore, Patent Literature 3 discloses a technique for setting the number of chance times after the jackpot is over, in which it is not known whether the probability variation state is present. However, this technique also does not extend the predetermined effect format by operating the operation means.

The present invention (1) includes effect display means (effect display device 2140) for displaying effects,
Effect content determining means (effect display control means 2150) for determining the content of the effect;
An effect format switching timing determination means (effect display control means 2150) for determining whether or not a timing for switching from one effect format to another effect format has been reached in a situation where there are a plurality of effect formats;
Effect format switching execution means (effect display control means) for switching from the certain effect format to the other effect format when it is determined by the effect format switching timing determining means (effect display control means 2150) that the switching timing has been reached. 2150)
In accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means (effect display control means 2150) based on the current effect format, the effect of performing display control of the effect on the effect display means (effect display device 2140) In a ball game machine having display control means (effect display control means 2150),
An operation means (operation button 150) that can be operated by the player;
A player operation prompting means (effect display control means 2150) for prompting the player to perform an operation using the operation means (operation button 150) under the situation where the certain effect form is being executed;
When the operation means (operation button 150) is operated in a situation where the operation is promoted by the player operation prompting means (effect display control means 2150), the certain effect form is provided on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is a bullet ball game machine that further includes an execution format switching timing extension availability determination execution means (battle mode extension availability determination / execution means 2153c-3) for extending the timing for switching from the above to another production format. .

  According to the present invention (2), the production format switching timing extension availability determination execution means (battle mode extension availability determination / execution means 2153c-3) is performed when the operation means (operation button 150) is operated. The ball game machine according to the invention (1), which determines whether or not the timing can be extended regardless of the operation content of the operation button 150).

  According to the present invention (3), when the operation means (operation button 150) is operated, the effect form switching timing extension availability determination execution means (battle mode extension availability determination / execution means 2153c-3) is operated. The ball game machine according to the invention (1), wherein whether to extend the timing is determined based on an operation content by the operation button 150).

According to the present invention (4), the ball game machine
A start opening (special drawing start opening 2110) in which a game ball can enter,
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Based on the entrance to the starting port (special drawing starting port 2110), a lottery means for determining whether or not to shift from a non-special game state to a special game state advantageous to the player (whether or not lottery unit 1135) When,
When winning the lottery transition to the special gaming state, after the special game is finished, in the non-special gaming state, in the specific gaming state where the transition lottery to the special gaming state is executed with a higher probability than the normal gaming state Specific game transition lottery means (specific game control means 1180) for executing a lottery of whether or not to shift;
Special game control for shifting to a special game in which the unit game with the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) opened is performed one or more times when the lottery result by the winning / failing lottery means (win / no lottery means 1135) is winning. And means (special game control means 1170),
The effect content determination means (effect display control means 2150) determines to perform an effect for a predetermined period in the certain effect format after the special game,
The performance type switching timing extension propriety determination execution means (battle mode extension propriety determination / execution means 2153c-3) is urged by the player operation prompting means (effect display control means 2150) under the certain effect type. When the operation means (operation button 150) is operated under a situation where the current gaming state is the specific gaming state, the probability is higher than that in the case where the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. The ball game machine of the invention (1), wherein the predetermined period is extended.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game. For example, moving images such as design fluctuations, stoppages, notices, animations, live-action images, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc. Can be mentioned. “Multiple presentation formats” means a plurality of different presentation formats (that is, the difference in format is merely a difference in appearance, the variation time of the selected variation mode, the lottery frequency, transition to special games) Even if there is no difference in the lottery probabilities, etc., there are a plurality of cases where the substantial presentation forms are different (that is, not only the appearance difference but also the appearance difference, and the variation of the selected variation mode) Time, lottery frequency, or lottery probability for special game transfer may be different). “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 “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. “Lottery” refers to, for example, determining whether or not to win by referring to a lottery table after obtaining a random number. Here, the “random number” is a random number (winning random number) used for a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko gaming machine.

  According to the present invention (1), when the duration of a certain production format is determined internally, the operation means is urged to operate, and when the player operates the operation means according to this, the predetermined condition is met. Because it is configured so that the duration is extended on the condition of satisfaction, unlike the grant profit related only to the change like the conventional machine, as a result that can provide an unprecedented advantage of continuation of the production format, There is an effect that it is possible to give the player strong motivation to actively participate in the game.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effects described above, whether or not the extension of the duration of a certain production format is determined regardless of the operation content by the operation means, so only the presence or absence of the operation by the operation means As a result, it is not necessary to execute processing based on the content of the operation by the operation means, and as a result, the processing load is reduced.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effects, the player's action for the operation of determining whether the extension of the duration of a certain production format is determined based on the operation content by the operation means is reflected in the result. Since it is comprised, there exists an effect that the stronger motivation which makes a player participate actively in a game can be given.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, the game machine can play a certain stage after a special game (for example, so-called “small hit” or “per sudden change in probability”). When the player operates the operation means according to the prompt, the predetermined period is extended with a higher probability when the current gaming state is a hidden probability variation than when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. Since the time period is extended by the operation of the operation means, the player can be given a high expectation that the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. There is an effect.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other ball game machines {for example, conventional second-class or third-class, general electric Pachinko games such as roles, ordinary machines, and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional first-class functions and gaming machines having one conventional first-class function and one conventional second-class function) It is also within the scope of the present invention when it is applied to a machine, another ball game machine such as a sparrow ball game machine or an arrangement ball. 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.

  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 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. Furthermore, the upper ball tray 110 is provided with an operation button 150 used in a battle mode described later. 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 figure starting port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

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

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

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

  In addition, since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, 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 display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols not being executed).

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

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

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a game 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. ing. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 has a game control means 1100 that controls the main control relating to the main game / auxiliary game, and various information to the game peripheral device 2000 {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Control over the number of times, time reduction with a limited number of times, normal winning, loss), information on fluctuation mode (for example, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, error information, etc.} Information transmission control means 1200 and prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on 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.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and electrical processing for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 -Opening / closing control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and game based on the determination A specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the state, a current game state {for example, a state related to the main game (a normal game state, a specific game state, a special game state), a state related to an auxiliary game ( (Easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, round number and winning number information)} and the like for temporarily storing Game state temporary storage means 1190. 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, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

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

  Next, the holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission 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 winning / losing lottery means 1135 has special game transition determining means 1135a that makes a decision to shift to a special game (for example, internally turns on the winning flag) if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win. .

  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 controlling to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, and a special figure. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 at the start 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 of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in the 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) as compared to the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extension extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (release time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 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 1191 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 that satisfies 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 unit 1192 temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1192a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied).

  Next, the 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. Including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, a stop symbol and displaying a decorative symbol, a notice indicating a transition to a special game, and a game progress status during a special game, There is an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and an effect display control means 2150 that manages all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 produces effects on the effect display device 2140 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. Display control means 2153 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 is a main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side, and a game for temporarily storing operation information from the operation buttons 150. Operator operation information temporary storage means 2151b. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that controls all the processes related to the display process of the hold information on the display unit 2142, the battle mode control means 2153c that controls all the controls related to the battle mode, and the effect at the time of the effect. Production display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing related information.

  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 related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. 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 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 battle mode control means 2153c, when the battle mode transition determination means 2153c-1 that executes all the determination processing for determining whether or not to shift to the battle mode, and when the battle mode execution determination is made, Battle mode difficulty level determination means 2153c-2 for executing difficulty level determination processing and battle mode extension enable / disable determination / execution means 2153c-3 for managing all determination / execution processing of whether or not to extend the battle mode. Have.

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

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to 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. First, next, 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 has entered (inflow, passed) 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 ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. Shifts to the process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

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

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

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart 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 1414, the success / failure lottery means 1135 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the winning / losing lottery table of the special figure content determining lottery table 1141a, and executes the special symbol winning / raising lottery based on the game content determining random number (winning random number). In step 1417, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the lottery result is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “win flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and proceeds to step 1404. On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, 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 based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416.

  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-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416.

  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 based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416. .

  In step 1416, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each lottery table set based on the lottery result, and determines the game content determination random number (for example, the special symbol determination random number) and the game state (for example, the holding ball is stored). Determining whether or not the stop symbol related to the special symbol is based on whether or not the state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of balls), and determining the variation mode of the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number) Is temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. 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 means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 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 to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next 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, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1191 to determine whether or not the predetermined mode is “winning symbol A” or “winning symbol B”. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the special game control means 1170 sets “15” as the number of continuous rounds (R number) of the special game, and proceeds to step 1516. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1506, in step 1510, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1191 to determine whether or not the predetermined mode is “winning symbol C”. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the special game control means 1170 sets “2” as the number of continuous rounds (R number) of the special game, and proceeds to step 1516. On the other hand, if No in step 1510, that is, if the predetermined mode is “winning symbol D”, in step 1514, the special game control means 1170 sets “1” as the number of consecutive rounds (R number) of the special game. Set and go to step 1516. Next, in step 1516 and step 1518, 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 1520 and 1522, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game 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 execution means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (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 a special game based on the game, 0.8 seconds for a special game based on sudden probability fluctuation, and a special game based on the small hit). Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (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, It is determined whether or not it is 2R if it is a special game based on, and 1R if it is a small hit. 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 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1191 to determine whether or not the current winning symbol is “winning symbol A” (that is, stop on the special symbol display unit 2131). Whether or not the special symbol is per probability fluctuation). In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the “probability variation flag” and the “time reduction flag” in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, respectively, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to a ball payout process 1800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1191 to determine whether or not the current winning symbol is “winning symbol B” (that is, the special symbol B). It is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped on the figure display unit 2131 is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the “probability variation flag” in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and sets the time count counter 1181a as a time count counter value. A value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1658, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1191 to determine whether or not the current winning symbol is “winning symbol C” (ie, the special symbol C). It is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped on the figure display unit 2131 is per hidden probability variation. In the case of Yes in step 1664, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the “probability variation flag” in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In the case of No in step 1664, that is, when the current winning symbol is “winning symbol D” (when the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 2131 is a small bonus), the following processing ( The process proceeds to a prize ball payout process 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. Here, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process (+ battle mode display control process) to be described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process (+ battle mode transition determination process) to be described later. In step 6600, battle mode difficulty level determination means 2153c-2 executes a battle mode difficulty level determination 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. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process (+ battle mode display control process), which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  Then, in steps 6240 to 6272, a battle mode effect display control process is executed. Specifically, first, in step 6240, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “battle mode continuation flag” is on. The “battle mode continuation flag” is determined to shift to the battle mode in “special game display control processing 6500 (+ battle mode transition determination processing)” and “battle mode difficulty determination processing 6600” described later. This flag is turned on when In the case of Yes in Step 6240, in Step 6242, the battle mode control means 2153c performs a lottery on whether or not to execute the battle effect with the change, and determines whether or not the lottery is won. The lottery is easy to win when the decorative symbol variation time is long, and is difficult to win when the variation time is short (if the decorative symbol variation time is shorter than the predetermined time described later, do not do). In the case of Yes in step 6242, in step 6244, the battle mode control means 2153c turns on the “battle execution flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in Step 6246, the battle mode control means 2153c sets “0” to “Victory parameter value (C value)” in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6248, the battle mode control means 2153c sets and starts a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the battle mode execution timer. Next, in step 6250, the battle mode control means 2153c (effect display control means 2153) starts battle effect display on the effect display device 2140 {see FIGS. 18 (1) to (4)}. Next, in Step 6252, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the player operation information temporary storage means 2151b, and determines whether or not the operation button 150 has been pressed. In the case of Yes in Step 6252, in Step 6254, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “battle victory easy flag” is on. The “battle victory easy flag” is determined to shift to the battle mode in “special game display control process 6500 (+ battle mode transition determination process)” and “battle mode difficulty determination process 6600” described later. This flag is turned on when the winning symbol related to the battle mode transition is “winning symbol C”. In the case of Yes in Step 6254, in Step 6256, the battle mode control means 2153c adds “20” to “Victory parameter value (C value)” in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to Step 6260. . On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6254, in Step 6258, the battle mode control means 2153c adds “5” to “Victory parameter value (C value)” in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Transition. Next, in Step 6260, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the battle mode execution timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6260, in step 6262, the battle mode control means 2153c turns off the “battle execution flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in Step 6264, the battle mode extension possibility determination / execution means 2153c-3 refers to the “win parameter value (C value)” in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “C ≧ 100”. It is determined whether or not the battle has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6264, in step 6266, the battle mode control means 2153c (effect display control means 2153) displays on the effect display device 2140 that the battle has been won {see FIG. 18 (5)}. Next, in step 6268, the battle mode extension possibility determination / execution means 2153c-3 adds "10" to the "battle mode number counter value (M value)" in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and step Move to 6230. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6264, in step 6270, battle mode control means 2153c (effect display control means 2153) displays on the effect display device 2140 that the battle has been won {see FIG. 18 (6). }, The process proceeds to Step 6230.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. In step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

  In step 6280, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “battle mode continuation flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6280, in step 6282, the battle mode control means 2153c subtracts "1" from the "battle mode number counter value (M value)" in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in Step 6284, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “battle mode number counter value (M value)” is “0”. If Yes in step 6284, the process proceeds to step 6290. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6284, in step 6286, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the fluctuation is determined. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6286, in step 6288, the battle mode control means 2153c sets "0" to "battle mode number counter value (M value)" in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and in step 6290 Transition. In step 6290 and step 6292, the battle mode control means 2153c turns off the “battle victory easy flag” and the “battle mode continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, respectively, and performs the next processing. The process proceeds to {Special Game Display Control Process 6500 (+ Battle Mode Transition Determination Process)}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6202, in step 6272, the battle mode control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “battle mode execution flag” is on. In the case of Yes, the process proceeds to Step 6252. In the case of No, the process proceeds to Step 6230.

  In the case of No in Step 6204, Step 6230, Step 6280, and Step 6286, the process proceeds to the next process {special game display control process 6500 (+ battle mode transition determination process)}, Step 6240, Step 6242, and Step 6242. If No in 6260, the process proceeds to Step 6230. If No in Step 6252, the process proceeds to Step 6260.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game display control process (+ battle mode transition determination process) 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. Next, at step 6520, the battle mode transition determining means 2153c-1 refers to the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the winning symbol is “winning symbol C ”Or“ winning symbol D ”. In the case of Yes in step 6520, in step 6522, the battle mode transition determination means 2153c-1 turns on the “battle mode transition determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (battle The process proceeds to the mode difficulty determination process 6600). If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in step 6504, step 6512, and step 6520, the process proceeds to the next process (battle mode difficulty determination process 6600).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of battle mode difficulty determination processing, which is one of characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in Step 6602, the battle mode difficulty level determination means 2153c-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “battle mode transition determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6602, in Step 6604, the battle mode difficulty level determination means 2153c-2 turns off the “battle mode transition determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6606, the battle mode difficulty determination means 2153c-2 refers to the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the winning symbol is “winning” It is determined whether the pattern is “C”. In the case of Yes in Step 6606, in Step 6608, the battle mode difficulty level determination means 2153c-2 turns on the “battle victory easy flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in Step 6610 and Step 6612, the battle mode difficulty level determining means 2153c-2 turns on the “battle mode continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and the effect display related information. “20” is set in the “battle mode number counter value (M value)” in the temporary storage means 2153d, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). If NO in step 6602, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). If NO in step 6606, the process proceeds to step 6610.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. 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 fluctuate 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 is synchronized with the special symbol and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol that have changed are stopped 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 characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the display contents on the effect display device 2140 in the battle mode. First, FIG. 18 (1) is a diagram showing the display contents on the effect display device 2140 immediately after the start of the battle mode. As shown in the figure, immediately after the start of the battle mode, the decorative symbol variation area is reduced and displayed small in the lower right corner of the screen, while the ally character A (white) and the enemy character B (black) are displayed at the center of the screen. A state of matching is displayed. Further, the remaining number of fluctuations in the battle mode is displayed on these characters.

  Next, FIGS. 18 (2) to 18 (6) are diagrams showing display contents on the effect display device 2140 when the battle effect is being executed in the battle mode. In the best mode, the battle mode continues until the decoration symbol variation ends a predetermined number of times, but the battle effect is not executed at each decoration symbol variation, and as described above, the battle effect is performed by lottery every time. It is decided whether or not to execute. First, FIG. 18 (2) is a diagram immediately after the start of the battle effect in the case where the battle effect is won at the seventh decoration symbol variation. Thus, FIG. 18 (2) will be described. The battle effect is started by combining characters matched in FIG. 18 (1). Along with this, a message “battle production start” is displayed above the character. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (3), an indicator is displayed at the top of the screen and a cursor is displayed directly below it, and a message “Please press the operation button continuously” is displayed. Thereafter, a sound “start” is output from the speaker, and the remaining time is displayed at the top of the screen as shown in FIG.

  Here, the display contents when the player presses the operation button within the time will be described. As described above, the cursor moves from left to right based on the number of times the operation button is pressed. FIG. 18 (5) is a diagram when the player performs an appropriate button operation within a predetermined time. As shown in the figure, the cursor is stopped in the gray zone of the indicator, and “Congratulations on success. Battle mode extension confirmed” is displayed at the top of the screen. Then, the remaining number of times display in the battle mode is changed to “23 remaining times” added 10 times from “13 remaining times” {FIG. 18 (2)} which is the display before winning the battle. On the other hand, FIG. 18 (6) is a diagram in the case where the player does not perform an appropriate button operation within a predetermined time. As shown in the drawing, the cursor is displayed outside the gray zone of the indicator, and at the top of the screen is displayed “failure. Do not extend battle mode”. Then, the remaining number display in the battle mode remains “13 remaining times” {FIG. 18 (2)} which is the display before winning the battle. When the player does not perform any button operation at the time of the battle effect, the above-mentioned “failure. Battle mode not extended” is displayed while the cursor is stopped at the default position.

  Here, in this best mode, when it is in the probability variation gaming state (so-called hidden probability variation) internally, it is configured to make it easier to win the battle than in the case of the normal gaming state internally. Yes. As mentioned in the explanation of the process, this is because the amount of increase in the “win parameter value” due to a single button operation differs between the case of the probability variation gaming state and the case of the normal gaming state internally. Because. Specifically, the battle victory condition is when the “win parameter value” is 100 or more, and the increase amount of the “win parameter value” per button operation when the player is in the normal gaming state internally is 5 On the other hand, the amount of increase in the “win parameter value” per button operation when internally in the probability variation gaming state is 20. Therefore, the condition cannot be cleared without pressing at least 20 times within a predetermined time when internally in the normal gaming state, whereas within the predetermined time when in the probability varying gaming state internally. The condition can be cleared by pressing 5 times. In this way, the player can grasp the current gaming state to some extent by operating the operation button during the battle effect and watching the degree of movement of the cursor.

  According to this best mode, when the duration of a certain production format is determined internally, the operation means is prompted to operate, and when the player operates the operation means according to this, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the duration is configured to be extended as a condition, the player can provide an unprecedented advantage of continuation of the production format, unlike the granted profit related only to the change like the conventional machine. It is possible to give a strong motivation to actively participate in the game.

  Furthermore, regardless of the operation content by the operation means, whether or not the extension of the duration of a certain production format is determined, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is an operation by the operation means. As a result of not having to execute the processing based on the above, the processing load is reduced.

  Furthermore, since the player's approach to the operation of deciding whether or not to extend the duration of a certain production format is determined based on the operation content by the operation means, the result is reflected in the game. There is an effect that it is possible to give a stronger motivation to actively participate in.

  Furthermore, when the player operates the operation means in accordance with the prompt from the gaming machine in the “certain presentation format” executed during a predetermined period after the special game (for example, so-called “small hit” or “abrupt change in probability”) When the current gaming state is a hidden probability variation, the predetermined period is extended with a higher probability than when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. When the period is extended by the operation, there is an effect that a high expectation that the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state can be given to the player.

  In the best mode, the battle mode is configured to end when the number of symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number. However, the battle mode is configured to end when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) is reached. May be. In this case, the extension of the duration of the battle mode is executed in the form of extension of the duration (or addition of time), not in the form of adding the number of symbol fluctuations.

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 a decorative symbol display control process (+ battle mode display control process) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special game display control processing (+ battle mode transition determination processing) 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 battle mode difficulty determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (screen display example).

Explanation of symbols

150 Operation Button 1135 Winning / Lottery Lottery Unit 1170 Special Game Control Unit 1180 Special Game Control Unit 2110 Special Figure Start Port 2120 Big Prize Port 2140 Production Display Device 2150 Production Display Control Unit 2153c-3 Battle Mode Extension Availability Determination / Execution Unit

Claims (4)

Effect display means for displaying the effect;
Production content determination means for determining the content of the production,
In a situation where there are a plurality of performance formats, it is determined whether or not the timing for switching from one performance format to another performance format has been reached,
When it is determined that the switching timing has been reached by the effect format switching timing determining means, an effect format switching executing means for switching from the certain effect format to the other effect format;
Based on the current effect format, in a bullet ball game machine having effect display control means for executing display control of the effect on the effect display means in accordance with the contents of the effect determined by the effect content determining means,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A player operation prompting means for prompting the player to perform an operation by the operating means under a situation where the certain presentation format is being executed;
When the operation means is operated in a situation where the operation is prompted by the player operation prompting means, the timing for switching from the certain effect format to the other effect format is extended on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the bullet ball game machine further comprising a production format switching timing extension possibility determination execution means.   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation unit is operated, the performance format switching timing extension propriety determination execution unit determines whether the timing can be extended regardless of the operation content of the operation unit.   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation unit is operated, the performance format switching timing extension propriety determination execution unit determines whether the timing can be extended based on an operation content by the operation unit. The ball game machine
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A lottery means for determining whether or not to shift from a non-special game state to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the ball entering the starting port;
When winning the lottery transition to the special gaming state, after the special game is finished, in the non-special gaming state, in the specific gaming state where the transition lottery to the special gaming state is executed with a higher probability than the normal gaming state Specific game transfer lottery means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to transfer;
When the lottery result by the winning / failing lottery means is a win, the game further includes special game control means for shifting to a special game in which the unit game with the variable prize opening opened is performed one or more times.
The effect content determining means determines to perform an effect for a predetermined period in the certain effect format after the special game,
When the operation means is operated in the state where the operation is promoted by the player operation prompting means under the certain effect form, the present game state is displayed as the current game state. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the game state is a specific game state, the predetermined period is extended with a higher probability than when the current game state is the normal game state.

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