JP2009112344A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for clarifying a privilege period by imparting a privilege when a privilege imparting condition is satisfied during an apparent privilege period and constructing the condition wherein it is difficult to satisfy the privilege imparting condition when the apparent privilege period is ended, in a Pachinko game machine for shifting to the privilege period again after the end of a special game when the privilege imparting condition is satisfied during the privilege period after the end of the special game. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko game machine, a first game side identification information display content determination means selects a variation form relating to the variation time relatively shorter than the time of a non-specified game as the variation form of identification information for a first game during a prescribed period, and an auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination/content determination means selects the open state time relatively longer than the time of the non-specified game and shorter than a difference between the prescribed period and a specified period as the open state time of a variable member on the auxiliary game side during the specified period to be ended in a stage earlier than the prescribed period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game transfer lottery can be executed on different routes of a first game and a second game, and is specified to easily shift to a special game under a predetermined condition after the special game based on the first game. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a game and shifts to a specific game again after the special game ends when the special game shift lottery in the second game is won during the specific game.

  Currently, the most popular pachinko machines are the conventional type 1 gaming machine (model called “Digipachi”) and the conventional type 2 gaming machine (type called “Honey”). is there. First of all, in the first type gaming machine, on the display such as a liquid crystal or the like when a game ball has entered the starting port, usually three rows of symbols change up and down or left and right, and after a predetermined time As a result of stopping, when a predetermined mode (for example, “777”) is aligned on the active line, it is a model of a type that shifts to a special game in which a variable winning opening in a closed state is opened in a normal game (for example, Patent Literature) 1). In addition, in the conventional type 2 gaming machine, the variable winning opening (sorting device) opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) based on the hitting of the hitting ball at the start opening on the game board (special game transition) Grant), when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) in the variable prize opening at the time of opening and closing, a special game in which the variable prize opening or another variable prize opening continues to open and close under a predetermined condition (For example, patent document 2). In addition, regarding the above-mentioned special game transfer grant in the type 2 gaming machine, it may be recognized as a part of the special game (for example, according to the rules), but in the present specification, the above special game transfer grant is special. It is not included in the game concept. However, since it is a formal problem of whether or not special game transfer grant is regarded as a special game, it goes without saying that this aspect is also included as long as other components are satisfied.

By the way, in recent years, the necessity of developing a model that is not bound by the conventional frames of the first type, the second type, the third type, etc. has been recognized in order to further improve the game playability. For example, Patent Document 3 proposes a pachinko gaming machine in which a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine and a conventional second-class pachinko gaming machine are combined (hereinafter referred to as “one-kind two-kind type pachinko gaming machine”). "). Here, out of such 1 type and 2 types of pachinko machines, the pachinko machines provided in the market these days induce a jackpot mainly on the first kind side during normal games, and after the jackpot ends There are many types that can induce a big hit on the second type side only at a specific game (for example, at a time-saving game). More specifically, the model will be described. In the game on the first type side, when the identification information is stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, “777”), the variable prize opening (large prize opening) in the game area is a predetermined condition. A special game is executed in which the unit game that is opened below is performed one or more times. After the special game ends, the gaming state on the first type side changes from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state (time shortening gaming state), and the variation time of the identification information is relatively shortened. Here, in the specific gaming state, the gaming state on the auxiliary gaming side also changes so as to follow the change of the gaming state on the first type side. More specifically, an auxiliary game is a function that supports a main game by releasing a normal electric accessory in a game area for a predetermined time when a normal symbol stops in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”). It is a game to play. And, in normal games, the normal symbol is not frequently stopped in a predetermined manner, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, or the normal electric accessory is released in a short time when the normal symbol is stopped in a prescribed manner. However, in the specific game (time-reduced game), it is not possible to substantially enjoy the benefits of the auxiliary game, but the normal symbol is frequently stopped in a predetermined manner, the variation time of the normal symbol is short, or the normal symbol is predetermined. Since the open time of the ordinary electric accessory when stopped in the mode is long, the benefit of the auxiliary game can be substantially enjoyed. Here, one feature of this type of gaming machine is that the ordinary electric accessory is attached to the second type starting port, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in the closed state, the starting port is in the ball. This is not possible, and it is configured such that a ball can enter the starting port only when the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state. Because of such a configuration, it is possible to construct a situation in which a big hit on the second type side can not be expected in the normal game, and a big win on the second type side can be substantially expected only in the specific game (time saving game). is there.
JP 2003-230714 A JP 2001-353281 A JP 2000-33141 A JP 2002-078903 A

  Here, as described above, in the type 1 and type 2 pachinko gaming machine described above, the period of the specific game (time-reducing game) that shifts after the jackpot on the type 1 side is predetermined (for example, , Up to 4 rotations after jackpot). Then, when the jackpot on the second type side is allocated within the period, after the special game on the second type side, the game shifts to the specific game again. Hereinafter, a period in which such a privilege is granted is referred to as a “privilege period”, and a case where a jackpot on the second type side is allocated during the period is referred to as “privilege grant condition satisfaction”.

  At this time, as described above, during the bonus period, the game state on the auxiliary game side also changes in accordance with the change in the game state on the first type side. In other words, after the special game ends, when the time shortening game related to the special symbol starts, the normal electric accessory release extension game also starts at the same timing. The extended game ends. However, even when the privilege period ends internally, when the ordinary electric accessory is opened immediately before the privilege period ends, the extended extended time is set as the opening time. The timing at which the bonus period ends and the timing at which the normal electric utility opening extension game ends are not necessarily the same. Therefore, although the privilege period has ended internally, a situation occurs in which the ordinary electric accessory continues to be opened in the open extended state. And under the said situation, it may be sufficient to transfer to a 2nd type special game based on the entrance of the game ball to the said normal electric accessory. In this case, since it is not a privilege period internally, the player may be misunderstood as if the privilege grant condition is satisfied, even though the privilege grant condition is not satisfied. Furthermore, since the apparent privilege period and the internal privilege period are inconsistent, it is not always clear to the player which period the true privilege period is. Therefore, the present invention provides a bonus granting condition during an apparent bonus period in a pachinko gaming machine that transitions to a bonus period again after the special game ends when the bonus granting condition is satisfied during the bonus period after the special game ends. A privilege is granted when satisfied, while providing a means to clarify the privilege period by building a situation where it is difficult to satisfy the privilege grant conditions when the apparent privilege period ends. Objective.

  Prior to this application, the applicant conducted a prior art search and found one related patent document (Patent Document 4). The pachinko gaming machine according to this document has an end condition for each of probability fluctuation, fluctuation time reduction, opening extension function, and the like. However, in this document, there is no description about an important component of the present invention, that when a special game is transferred during the special game period after the special game is finished, the special game is given again after the special game. There is no suggestion. Furthermore, the problem that the privilege for the special game transfer immediately after the end of the privilege period is not granted cannot be reliably solved by simply ending these at different end timings.

The present invention (1) includes a first game side start port (special drawing start port 2110) into which a game ball can enter,
A first game side identification information display unit (special diagram display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first game identification information (special symbol);
A first game-side variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game side random number acquisition means (special figure) for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the game ball entering the first game side start opening (special figure start opening 2110). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121),
First game side identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first game identification information (special symbol) based on the first game random number;
When the variation start condition of the first game identification information (special symbol) is satisfied, according to the display content determined by the first game side identification information display content determination unit (special diagram content determination unit 1141), First game side identification for controlling to display the stop identification information after the first game identification information (special symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the first game side identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) Information display control means (special drawing display control means 1151);
Whether the stop identification information of the first game identification information (special symbol), which is a first condition for shifting from a non-special game to a special game more advantageous to the player than the non-special game, is in a predetermined mode. First game side special game transition determination means (first condition determination means 1171a),
When the first game side special game transition determining means (first condition determining means 1171a) determines that the first condition is satisfied, the first game side variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120) A first game side special game execution means (first special game execution means 1171b) for displacing the closed state from the closed state to the open state;
A first game side game control means (game control means 1100) for controlling the first game.
A starting port provided with a variable member (an electric accessory 2212) capable of taking an open state and a closed state, and a game ball can enter when the variable member (the electric accessory 2212) is in the open state. And a second game side starting port (starting port 2210) configured such that the game ball cannot enter when in the closed state,
A second game side distribution means (second big prize opening 2220) having a specific area (specific area 172) and a normal area (normal area 174) inside and capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
A second game side variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2220) that can take an open state and a closed state;
When a game ball enters the second game side start port (start port 2210), the second game side distribution means (second big prize port 2220) is changed from the closed state to the open state. A game side special game opportunity grant means (first stage special game execution means 1172b-1),
A game ball that has entered when the second game side distribution means (second big prize opening 2220) is in the open state, which is a second condition for shifting from the non-special game to the special game, is the specific area. A second game side special game transition determining means (second stage special game condition determining means 1172a-2) for determining whether or not the player has entered the (specific area 172);
When the second game side special game transition determination means (second stage special game condition determination means 1172a-2) determines that the second condition is satisfied, the second game side variable prize opening (second A second game that controls the second game, including second game side special game execution means (second stage special game execution means 1172b-2) for displacing the big prize opening 2220) from the closed state to the open state. Game side game control means (game control means 1100),
Auxiliary game side start port (common figure start port 2310) in which a game ball can enter,
Auxiliary game side identification information display section (common figure display section 2321) capable of variably displaying and stopping display of identification information (ordinary symbols) for auxiliary games,
Auxiliary game side random number acquisition for acquiring an auxiliary game random number related to driving of the variable member (electrical accessory 2212) in an open state based on a game ball entering the auxiliary game side start port (common figure start port 2310) Means (ordinary random number acquisition determination execution means 1122);
An auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means (common figure content determination means 1142) for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the auxiliary game random number;
When the variation start condition of the auxiliary game identification information (ordinary symbol) is satisfied, the auxiliary game is performed according to the display content determined by the auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means (common figure content determination means 1142). Auxiliary game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the auxiliary game identification information (ordinary symbol) is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the side identification information display unit (common figure display unit 2321). Ordinary map display control means 1152),
When the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information (ordinary symbol) is in a predetermined mode, the variable member (electric accessory 2212) is determined to be driven and controlled to the open state, and the open state time is set to Auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means (electric Chu open / close control means 1160) to be determined;
The auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means (electrical chew opening / closing control means 1160) controls the drive so that the variable member (electric accessory 2212) is in the open state determined by the open state time. An auxiliary game side variable member drive control means (electrical chew opening / closing control means 1160), an auxiliary game side game control means (game control means 1100) for controlling an auxiliary game, and the non-special game after the special game is finished. Of these, a specific game transition enable / disable determining means (specific game control means 1180) for determining which of the non-specific game and the specific game easier to shift to the special game than the non-specific game.
In a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a specific game for a predetermined period after the end of the special game,
The first game side identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) is a variation mode of the first game identification information (special symbol) during the predetermined period from the non-specific game. Select a variation mode with a relatively short variation time,
The auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means (electrical chew opening / closing control means 1160) is the variable member (electrically driven) on the auxiliary game side during a specific period that ends earlier than the predetermined period. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that an open state time of the accessory 2212) is selected as an open state time that is relatively longer than that in the non-specific game and shorter than the difference between the predetermined period and the specific period. It is.

  According to the present invention (2), the auxiliary game side identification information display control means (common figure display control means 1152) is configured such that, during the specific period, the non-game identification information (ordinary symbol) is changed as the variation time. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein a variation time relatively shorter than that in a specific game is selected.

According to the present invention (3), the predetermined period is after the end of the special game until the first game identification information (special symbol) changes a predetermined number of times.
The specific period is after the end of the special game, until the number of times that the change in the identification information for the first game (special symbol) is reduced by 1 or more from the predetermined number of times, and
The auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means (electrical chew opening / closing control means 1160) serves as the open state time of the auxiliary member on the auxiliary game side (electrical accessory 2212) during the specific period. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), wherein a time relatively shorter than a variation time of the first game identification information (special symbol) is selected.

  In addition, as long as it has each member thru | or means as a function, these presence forms are not limited at all. That is, these members or means should not be recognized as being completely independent of each other, and one member or means may have a plurality of functions. For example, even if the “first game side variable prize opening”, “second game side variable prize opening” and “second game side distribution means” exist as different members, these two are the same member Or all of them may exist as the same member.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “Pitch” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings that are awarded by the winning balls but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, including so-called “through-chuckers” and winning holes. . The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, characters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols, normal symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, for the first game random number, So-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol , "Symbol determined random number" that determines the stop symbol, "hit symbol determined random number" that determines whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, a time-saving game) after a special game, The “winning random number” related to the opening / closing of the variable member, the “design determining random number” for determining the stop symbol of the identification information for auxiliary games, and the like. “Random number” refers to a set of a plurality of random numbers unless otherwise specified (for example, a variation mode determining random number, a symbol determining random number,...). It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, and the like, and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining the stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, determining the special symbol directly from the random number and determining the decorative symbol from the special symbol). “Variation start condition” indicates that the identification information or other identification information is not changing or is not in a special game or in a waiting period after the end of a special game. “Relatively short” in the “variation mode related to a variation time relatively shorter than that in the non-specific game” as the variation mode of the first game identification information during the predetermined period Means that the average time of all the variation modes that can be selected is shorter than the average time of all the variation modes that can be selected during a non-specific game, and “in the specific period, the open state time of the variable member on the auxiliary game side” As used herein, “relatively longer than in the non-specific game” means that the variable member that can be selected during the specific period can be selected during the non-specific game. It is longer than the average time of all the open modes, and “the relative time during the specific period is a relatively short fluctuation time as compared with the non-specific game time as the fluctuation time of the auxiliary game identification information”. "Short to" means that the average time of all variations that can be selected during a specific period is shorter than the average time of all variations that can be selected during a non-specific game. As the open state time of the variable member on the game side, “relatively short” in the “relatively shorter time than the variation time of the first game identification information” means the variable member that can be selected during a specific period. It means that the average time of all opening modes is shorter than the average time of all variation modes of the first game identification information that can be selected during a predetermined period.

  The present invention (1) is a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game transfer lottery can be executed on different routes of the first game and the second game, and after the special game based on the first game is finished, the special game is transferred under a predetermined condition. In a pachinko gaming machine to which a special game is added, and a special game transfer lottery in the second game is won during the specific game, and a special game is added again after the special game ends. The open extended game in which the open state time of the ordinary electric accessory that assists the second special game is extended is surely ended before the time reduction game end timing on the first game side. . Therefore, according to the present invention (1), (1) when a special game transition lottery in the second game is won based on the entrance of a game ball during the opening extension of the ordinary electric game, the special game While it is possible to reliably grant a specific game after the end, (2) after the open extension game ends, the time for the ordinary electric accessory to be in the open state is shortened, and the game to the ordinary electric accessory It is possible to build a situation where the special game transition opportunities based on the entrance of the ball are reduced or eliminated. As a result, a privilege is always granted if the privilege grant condition is satisfied during the apparent privilege period, but a situation is established in which it is difficult to satisfy the privilege grant condition when the apparent privilege period ends. Therefore, there is an effect that the privilege period can be clarified.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effects described above, a variation time shortening game (ordinary symbol variation) in which the variation time of the identification information for auxiliary games that triggers the opening of the ordinary electric game assisting the second special game is shortened The shortened game) is also configured to end before the end time of the variation time shortening game (special symbol variation time shortening game) on the first game side. For this reason, after the end of the variable time shortening game (ordinary symbol variable time shortening game), the opportunity (time) for the ordinary electric accessory to be in an open state is further reduced, so that the transition to the second special game immediately after the end of the specific game As a result, the situation in which the player makes a mistake when satisfying the specific game granting condition is further reduced. As a result, a situation in which the player is confused can be further avoided.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effects, the specific game on the auxiliary game side (open extension function, normal symbol time shortening function) is the final variation of the specific game on the first game side (special game time shortening function). The above result is achieved with a very simple configuration in which the opening state of the variable member when the opening extension function is given is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the first game side identification information, and is completed at least once before. As a result, the processing load can be reduced.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode is a model in which two conventional first-class pachinko machines and two conventional second-class pachinko machines are mixed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, other types of game machines It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional first type functions and one conventional second type function). It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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. 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 drawing starting port 2310, a first grand winning port 2120, and a starting port 2210. The second grand prize opening 2220, the special symbol display device 2130, the first effect display device 2140, the normal symbol display device 2320, the second effect display device 2230, the center decoration 192, and the 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 first game. As a specific configuration, the special figure start opening 2110 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. A ball entry detecting device 2111 is provided.

  Next, the first game winning opening 2120 is a first game that is in the shape of a horizontal rectangle that is opened as a “big hit” when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner, and is located at the upper right of the out opening 142. It is a winning mouth corresponding to. The first grand prize opening 2120 includes a winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a first big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Here, the winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize opening 2120, and generates first big winning opening entrance information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The electric accessory 2122 is displaced to the first grand prize opening 2120 between a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the start opening 2210 is installed as a start winning opening corresponding to the second game. As a specific configuration, the start port 2210 includes a ball entry detection device 2211, an electric combination 2212, and an electric combination solenoid 136 for opening and closing the electric combination 2212. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the start port 2210, and generates start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Next, the electric accessory 2212 is changed to a normal state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2310 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2310. A device 2311 is provided. In addition, the entrance of a game ball into the normal start port 2310 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210.

  Next, the second grand prize opening 2220 is opened in the first stage of the second special game, which is opened based on the game ball entering the start opening 2210, and in the specific area 172 during the first stage. This is a winning opening related to the second stage of the second special game executed when a game ball enters. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 2220 guides the game ball to either the specific area 172 or the normal area 174 and the specific area 172 and the normal area 174 provided in the second big prize opening 2220. Guidance device 170, a ball detection device 2221 for detecting a game ball entering the second grand prize opening 2220, and a specific area winning for detecting a game ball entering the specific area 172 A detection device 2222, a normal area winning detection device 2223 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the normal region 174, an electric accessory 2224 called a honey part, and a first for opening and closing the electric accessory 2224 And two major winning opening solenoids 138. Each component installed in the second grand prize opening 2220 described above can be reached only by a game ball that has been won when the electric accessory 2224 is in an open state, and when the electric accessory 2224 is in a closed state. It is configured to be unreachable. Here, the guiding device 170 is composed of two rotating bodies each having a plurality of long and short rotating blades. These two rotating bodies are always rotating, and when the respective long rotating blades come close to each other, the game balls that have fallen onto them are guided to the specific area 172. When the long rotating blades are not close to each other, the game ball that has fallen onto it enters the normal area 174. Next, the entrance detection device 2221 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 2220, and generates second grand prize entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2224 is variable in the second grand prize opening 2220 between a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win (a solid line in the figure) and an open state where a game ball is easy to win (a dotted line in the figure). To do.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the first 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 first 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 in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display such as the first effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the first effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the first 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 first 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 2320 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2320 includes a general map display unit 2321 and a general map hold display unit 2322. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2322 is composed of one lamp, and the number of lighting of the lamp corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not executed).

  Here, when the jackpot on the first game side is allocated (when the jackpot on the second game side is allocated during the + time-short game), the jackpot opportunity in the second game is given after the special game ends. Shift to time-saving games. At this time, since the time-saving game ends when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, it is preferable to make the frequency of the open state of the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 equal. For this purpose, it is preferable to construct a situation in which there is no normal symbol hold and the normal symbol does not change after the special game ends. In view of this, the above-described general-purpose start opening 2310 can enter a ball with a normal and weak stroke (for example, so-called “choking” or “butting”), but a strong stroke (for example, so-called “rubber”). It is arranged on the left side of the game area 120 where it is difficult to enter the ball by “hit” or “right”. On the other hand, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 are arranged on the right side of the game area 120 where it is possible to enter a ball with a strong stroke but it is difficult to enter a ball with a normal and a weak stroke. In this way, in the special game {first special game, second special game (especially the second stage)}, the game ball becomes difficult to enter the normal opening 2310. The situation where there is no increase in hold is secured. Furthermore, by reducing the number of normal symbols held (4) from the normal (4), even if there is a full hold during the special game, at the end of the special game, all It is possible to exhaust all the reservations.

  Next, the second effect display device 2230 has a gaming state relating to the second special game (for example, whether or not the game has shifted to the second special game in the first stage, or whether or not the game has shifted to the second special game in the second stage). Or a notification regarding the number of rounds and the number of balls entered in the second stage).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the first effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the first effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by turning on 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 drawing starting port 2110 or the general drawing starting port 2310 (that is, the player's profit and direct Main control device 1000 that performs (related control), a first effect display device 2140 and a second effect display device 2230 on which an effect that enhances the fun of the game is displayed, a first effect display device 2140 and a second effect display device To the first effect display control means 2150 and the second effect display control means 2240 (sub-board) that perform display control related to various effects / information notifications on the 2230, to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and to each winning opening A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including 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 the winning of the game, and a payout unit 16, a prize ball payout device 3000 that controls the payout operation of 16, a launch device 232 that fires the game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, and a launch that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232 A control board 230, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back of the front frame 104 (opposite the game side). It has been. In the best mode, the first effect display control means 2150 and the second effect display control means 2240 are physically provided in one sub-board, but may be configured as separate sub-boards. Good. Furthermore, although the first effect display control means 2150 and the second effect display control means 2240 are configured as separate functions, they may be configured as one means having both functions.

  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 a game peripheral device 2000 that is a peripheral device for the first game, the second game, and the auxiliary game, and a prize for performing payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000. It is connected to the ball dispensing device 3000 so that information can be transmitted. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), speakers 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each of the above means will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control unit 1100 that controls the main control relating to the first game, the second game, and the auxiliary game, an inter-game adjustment unit 1200 that adjusts the first game and the second game, and game peripherals. Various game information on the device 2000 side {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (winning, losing), variation mode information (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information Etc.} and a prize ball payout determination means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes. Have. Hereinafter, these means will be described in detail.

  First, the game control unit 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each of the winning entrances (starting ports and the like) has entered the ball, and whether or not each random number can be acquired. A random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring, 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 a game content determination random number (winning) to be described later A random determination means 1135 for determining whether or not the winning is based on a random number; a symbol content determining means 1140 for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number; Display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop display of each symbol, and electric chew opening / closing for performing various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 Control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling each special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which gaming state the current gaming state (the gaming state of the first game) is to be transferred to Specific game control means 1180 for performing the determination and processing for shifting the game state based on the determination, and the current game state {for example, a special game state, a state related to opening / closing of an electric chew (easy-open state, non-easy-open) Status), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbol, stop symbol and variation mode information related to normal symbol, on / off status of various flags, game status during special game (for example, number of rounds and winning numbers)} And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for storing.

  Here, the ball entering determination means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and a game ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2310. The normal start starting ball entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not, and the start judging whether or not the game ball entering signal which becomes a trigger for the transition to the first stage of the second special game is received from the starting port 2210. It is determined whether or not the entrance ball determination means 1113 and the game ball entrance signal that triggers the transition to the second stage of the second special game are received from the specific area winning detection device 2222 of the second grand prize opening 2220. Specific area passage determination means 1114.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a first random number (game content determination random number) based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result. The special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring the random number (for example, the winning random number, the variation mode determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc.) and the second random number (ordinary symbol winning random number) are determined to be available. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for acquiring the random number based on the determination result.

  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 hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is granted the symbol variation permission based on the determination result. Whether or not to temporarily store the special symbol winning means 1131 for holding in the special symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission is not down, Based on the determination result, there is a general figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing the random number in a form combined with the holding order, in which the former can store up to four and the latter can store up to one. A holding information temporary storage unit 1131a and a general-purpose holding information temporary storage unit 1132a are provided.

  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 On the basis of this, there is a general symbol content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of a normal symbol. Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → special drawing normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, time shortening game → special time shortening gaming state lottery table 1141a-2). In addition, the variation mode of the special symbol by the special figure time shortening gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 is selected as the variation mode of the relatively short variation time compared with that of the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1. It is configured to be. Further, although not shown, each lottery table (the special drawing normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 and the special drawing time shortening gaming state lottery table 1141a-2) of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a described above varies. When each of them has a plurality of lottery tables and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined number or more of holding balls), a lottery table in which a short variation mode is easily selected is selected. When the condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than a predetermined number), a lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected. Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and the general content determination lottery table 1142a is the first one. Various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state of the game are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2). It is to be noted that the normal time and the time are set such that the winning probability at the normal game is set to a low probability (for example, 1 / 5,000) and the winning probability at the time shortening game is set to a high probability (for example, 1 / 1.003). It may be configured such that the difference from the shortened game is increased to clarify the difference, and that the time does not substantially shift to the second special game unless it is a time-reduced game.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol display 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 2320. There is a general symbol display control means 1152 for performing a display process related to the change and stop of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 2321. Here, the special figure display 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 general symbol display control means 1152 has a general symbol fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the universal symbol display unit 2321 of the normal symbol display device 2320. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a 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 2212 of the start opening 2210 is satisfied, and the start opening 2210 And an open timer 1162 for measuring the driving time of the electric accessory 2212.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a specific mode, wins a win (a win flag is generated), and is in a specific mode. In this case, the first special game control means 1171 for executing the first special game for opening the first grand prize winning opening 2120 under predetermined conditions, and various controls related to the execution of the second special game. 2 special game control means 1172.

  Here, when the first special game control means 1171 satisfies the first condition determination means 1171a for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the first special game is satisfied, First special game execution means 1171b for executing the first special game and first special game time management means 1171c for performing time management of various processes relating to the first special game are provided. The first special game time management means 1171c further includes a first special game timer 1171c-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, when the second special game control means 1172 satisfies the condition, the second condition determination means 1172a for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the second special game is satisfied. The second special game execution means 1172b for executing the second special game and the second special game time management means 1172c for performing time management of various processes relating to the second special game are provided. Here, the second condition determination means 1172a is a first stage special game condition determination means 1172a-1 that determines whether or not the conditions for shifting to the first stage special game are satisfied, and the first special game condition 1172a-1. Second stage special game condition determining means 1172a-2 for determining whether or not the second stage transition condition is satisfied at the stage. The second special game execution means 1172b includes a first stage special game execution means 1172b-1 for driving the electric accessory 2224 of the second grand prize opening 2220 to execute the first stage special game, And a second stage special game execution means 1172b-2 for driving the electric accessory 2224 of the big prize opening 2220 to execute the second stage special game. In addition, the second special game time management means 1172c is a game ball entry valid time to the specific area (specific area winning detection device 2222) of the second big prize opening 2220, which is the second stage transition condition of the second special game. A specific area effective timer 1172c-1 for measuring (predetermined time from detection of game ball entry by the ball entry detection device 2211) and opening / closing of the second big prize opening 2220 during the first stage special game of the second special game A first stage opening / closing timer 1172c-2 for measuring time and a second stage opening / closing timer 1172c-3 for measuring unit game time in the second stage special game are provided.

  Next, the specific game control unit 1180 permits the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 that determines whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied, and whether or not to notify the end of the specific game on the sub side. And a specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 that transmits the fact to the first effect display control means 2150 side (via the information transmission means 1300). Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time-shortage counter 1181a capable of counting the special-purpose time-shortage. Here, as described above, the special symbol variation time is relatively shortened during the special drawing time reduction compared to the special drawing non-time reduction (special drawing time reduction function). Furthermore, during the normal time, the normal symbol fluctuation time is relatively shortened (the normal time reduction function) as compared to the normal time, and the electric member 2212 of the start port 2210 is opened. The extension time is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In the best mode, the special symbol variation time during the special drawing time is longer than the opening time of the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 when the opening time extension function is provided. For example, when the opening time of the electric accessory 2212 at the time of providing the opening time extension function is “5 seconds”, the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than “5 seconds” during the special drawing time reduction. In addition, the specific game end condition determination unit 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 (has a probability variation game function with a number 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 stores the current game state relating to the first game {for example, special game state, stop symbol and variation mode information related to the special symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game ( First game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing, for example, the number of rounds and winning numbers), and the current game state relating to the second game {eg, special game state, on / off status of various flags, special game in progress Second game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the game state (for example, the number of rounds and winning information), and the current game state relating to the auxiliary game {eg, on / off status of various flags, normal symbols Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information} and the like. Here, the first game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a first flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states relating to the first game, and a special symbol (change start) that is currently changing. Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to the special symbols for which the condition is established, and information during the first special game (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in any round) Etc.) and a first special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. The second game state temporary storage means 1192 includes second flag temporary storage means 1192a for storing ON / OFF statuses of various flags (a flag relating to the first stage special game, a flag relating to the second stage special game, etc.); 2 special game-related information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information related to the special game (the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 2120 in the unit game). The auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 includes auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags (flags related to auxiliary games), and normal symbols that are currently changing (change start conditions are established). A normal symbol information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the normal symbol).

  Next, the inter-game adjustment means 1200 refers to various temporary storage means (special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, general figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, game state temporary storage means 1190), and thereby the current game state. The game state confirmation means 1210 for sequentially confirming and the operation avoidance control means 1220 for avoiding the transition to the other special game during the execution of one special game. Here, the operation avoidance control means 1220 includes a first operation avoidance control means 1221 for avoiding the transition of the first game to the special game when the second game is shifted to the special game, and the first game is special. The second operation avoidance control means 1222 is provided for avoiding the transition of the second game to the special game when the game is shifted to the game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail. First, the first operation avoidance control unit 1221 executes the operation avoidance process when the operation avoidance condition is satisfied with the first operation avoidance determination unit 1221a for determining whether or not the second game has shifted to the special game. And a first operation avoidance executing unit 1221b. Here, the first action avoidance executing means 1221b is a special figure fluctuation prohibiting means 1221b-1 for prohibiting the fluctuation of the special symbol related to the first game when the second game is shifted to the special game, and the second game. When the game is shifted to the special game, the special game change timer temporary stop means 1221b-2 for temporarily stopping the change of the special symbol related to the first game is provided during the special game. Further, the second operation avoidance control means 1222 is a second operation avoidance determination means 1222a for determining whether or not the first game has shifted to the special game, and the operation of the second game when the operation avoidance condition is satisfied. Second operation avoidance execution means 1222b for executing avoidance processing is further included.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. First, the gaming peripheral device 2000 is a first gaming peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the first game side, a second gaming peripheral device 2200 that is a peripheral device on the second game side, and a peripheral device on the auxiliary gaming side. An auxiliary game peripheral device 2300. Hereinafter, these means will be described in order.

  First, the first game peripheral device 2100 is in a closed state during the normal game and the special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to the first special game, and opens under predetermined conditions during the first special game. Including a first grand prize winning opening 2120 to be in a state, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, and a display indicating a stop and variable display of a decorative symbol and a game progress status during a special game 1st display device 2140 which mainly performs display concerning the 1st production, and 1st production display control means 2150 which manages all the display control concerning the 1st production. Note that the first effect relates to displaying only information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in time synchronized with the variation of the special symbol.

  Here, the first effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and mainly the information from the main control device 1000 side. And display control means 2152 for effect display control on the display device 2140. First, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing game information relating to the first game from the main controller 1000 side (for example, information relating to the special game of the first game). ing. 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 2152 includes a decorative design display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative design change display and stop display on the design display portion 2141 of the first effect display device 2140, and the first effect display device 2140. The hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the drawing hold display section 2142, the specific game end notification control means 2152c for controlling all of the specific game end notification, and the effect And a first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d for temporarily storing information related to the effect. Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and the design variation mode storage means 2152a-2 for storing data related to the decoration symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration symbol are further provided. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol. The hold information display control means 2152b further includes an illustration hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls. The specific game end notification control means 2152c includes specific game end notification content determination means 2152c-1 for determining the notification content at the end of the specific game, and information related to the specific game end notification (image data or the like). Specific game end notification related information storage means 2152c-2. Here, the specific game end notification content determination means 2152c-1 refers to a remaining variation time calculation timer 2152c-1-1-1 described later, and calculates the remaining variation time for calculating the remaining variation time of the decorative symbol variation. Means 2152c-1-1 and a specific game end notification content determination table 2152c-1-2 for reference when determining the specific game end notification content. The remaining variation time calculation means 2152c-1-1 further includes a remaining variation time calculation timer 2152c-1-1 that can measure (calculate) the symbol variation time (remaining variation time) of the decorative symbol. Yes.

Here, Table 1 is an example of the specific game end notification content determination table 2152c-1-2. As can be seen from Table 1, the best mode includes a plurality of specific game end effects (time-reduced game end effects) with different effect times.

  In addition, the first 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. To do. In the best mode, the first effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the display, the game lamp, and the sound, but is separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. It may be configured. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the second gaming peripheral device 2200 is in the closed state during the normal game and the start port 2210 that triggers the transition to the first stage of the second special game, and the first stage of the second special game. In the second stage, the second main winning opening 2220 which is opened under predetermined conditions and the display indicating the progress of the game during the second special game are mainly displayed for the second effect. It has an effect display device 2230 and second effect display control means 2240 that controls all display control related to the second effect and the like.

  Here, the second effect display control means 2240 is based on the display information receiving means 2241 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and mainly the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2242 for performing display control on the display device 2230. Here, the display information receiving unit 2241 has a main-side information temporary storage unit 2241a for temporarily storing various types of information from the main control device 1000. And the said memory | storage information is utilized in the case of the alerting | reporting process of a game progress condition especially in a 2nd special game. The display control means 2242 further includes second effect display related information temporary storage means 2242a that temporarily stores information related to the second game side effect. The second effect display control means 2240 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. To do. In the best mode, the second effect display control means 2240 is configured to integrally control the display, the game lamp, and the sound, but is separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. It may be configured. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector. In the best mode, the first effect display control means 2150 and the second effect display control means 2240 are functionally separated, but they may be configured as an integral unit.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2300 has a general-purpose start opening 2310 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2212 of the start opening 2210, and a normal symbol display device 2320 that can display and stop displaying normal symbols. ing.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2320 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the first effect display device 2140 is the first effect display control means 2150 and the second effect display device 2230. Is connected to the second effect display control means 2240 so that information can be transmitted. That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2320 are controlled by the main control device 1000, the first effect display device 2140 is controlled by the first effect display control means 2150, and the second effect display device 2230 is the second effect display device. It means that it is controlled by the display control means 2240. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication. Since the detailed configuration of the peripheral device has been described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 1000, the main controller 1000 determines the first special game transition related to the transition determination to the first special game, which is executed at the time of the normal game or the specific game in the first game. Execute the process. Next, at step 2000, main controller 1000 executes a first special game execution process related to the first special game. In step 3000, the main controller 1000 executes a second special game transition determination process related to the transition determination to the second special game, which is performed at the time of the normal game or the specific game in the second game. Next, at step 4000, main controller 1000 executes a second special game execution process related to the second special game. Next, at step 4500, main controller 1000 (specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182) executes a time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission control process described later. Next, at step 5000, main controller 1000 executes prize ball payout processing. In this step, the main control device 1000 (particularly the prize ball payout determining means 1400) drives the prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a predetermined prize ball payout process. Return to step 1000 again.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first special game transition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1000 in FIG. First, in step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a first random number (game content determination random number related to the first game) acquisition process related to a process based on the entry of a game ball into special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1400, main controller 1000 executes special symbol display processing related to special symbol variable display / stop display processing on special symbol display unit 2131 of special symbol display device 2130. Then, in step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a first special game operation condition determination process related to the process when the game content determination random number is a winning value, and the process proceeds to step 2000.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to the first 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 1300 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and stores the information as the first hold. It transmits to the effect display control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process (special symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. Here, the process is characterized in that the transition to the first special game during the execution of the second special game is prevented by temporarily stopping the timer relating to the special symbol fluctuation during the execution of the second special game. . That is, the special symbol continues to fluctuate during execution of the second special game.

  Therefore, this flowchart will be described in order. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start conditions are only that the first special game and the second special game are not being executed, and that the special symbol is not changing. That is, when the special symbol starts to change, the fact that the normal symbol is changing does not constitute a change start restriction condition.

  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 1415, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the winning / successful lottery table of the special figure content determining lottery table 1141a, and executes the special symbol winning / slotting lottery based on the game content determining random number (winning random number). In step 1417, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the winning flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a. On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1403, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1403, in step 1405, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1416. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1403, in step 1407, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1416.

  In step 1416, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b.

  Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1300 performs first effect display control on the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) regarding the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current gaming state. It transmits to the means 2150 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. Then, in step 1422, the special figure display 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 means 1191b. To do. Next, in step 1446, the special figure display control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1424, the game state confirmation unit 1210 refers to the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a, so that the current second special game related flag (for example, the second special game transition permission flag, the second special game execution flag, etc.). ) Is off, that is, whether or not the second special game is currently being executed.

  In the case of Yes in step 1424, in step 1426, the gaming state confirmation unit 1210 further refers to the special symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 to confirm whether or not the special symbol variation timer is currently stopped. . In the case of Yes in step 1426, in step 1428, the special figure fluctuation timer temporary stop means 1221b-2 turns on the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 which has been paused. In step 1429, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a symbol variation restart signal to the first effect display control unit 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1434.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1424, in step 1430, the gaming state confirmation means 1210 further refers to the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 to determine whether or not the special symbol fluctuation timer is currently operating. Check. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432, the special figure fluctuation timer temporary stop means 1221b-2 temporarily stops the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 in operation. Then, in step 1433, the information transmitting unit 1300 transmits a symbol change temporary stop signal to the first effect display control unit 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1434. It should be noted that the process proceeds to step 1434 also in the case of No in step 1426 and step 1430.

  Next, in step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (first 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 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the first effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special figure display control means 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special figure display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and is stored in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. Display control is performed with the stop symbol as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure display control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary 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 and proceeds to the next process (first special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure display control unit 1151 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1424. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (first special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter value is larger than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts “1” from the special figure short time counter value of the short time counter 1181a. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter value is “1”. In the case of Yes in step 1462, in step 1464, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the usual time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a, and performs the next process {first special game operating condition determination in step 1500. Process (+ Game state determination process after the end of the first special game)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1462, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time-count counter 1181a and determines whether or not the special-purpose time counter value is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the special figure time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and performs the next process {first special game operation condition determination in step 1500. Process (+ Game state determination process after the end of the first special game)}. Even in the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process {first special game operation condition determination process in step 1500 (+ game state determination process after the completion of the first special game)}.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the first condition determination unit 1171a refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the first condition determination unit 1171a determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the first condition determination unit 1171a turns on the first special game transition permission flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 to 1554, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the special figure time reduction flag and the normal figure time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time counter 1181a (special figure). The time count counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (the first special game execution process in step 2000). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (first special game execution process in step 2000).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first special game execution process according to the subroutine of step 2000 in FIG. First, in step 2002, the first special game executing means 1171b refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the first special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2002, in step 2004, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a first special game start signal to the first effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 2006 and step 2008, the first special game execution means 1171b turns off the first special game transition permission flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the first special game execution flag, The process proceeds to step 2012. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2002, in step 2010, the first special game execution means 1171b determines whether or not the first special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 2010, the process proceeds to step 2012. In the case of No in step 2010, the first special game execution means 1171b determines that the permission for the first special game has not been granted and proceeds to the next process (second special game transition determination process in step 3000). Transition.

  Next, in step 2012, the first special game executing means 1171b refers to the first 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. Determine whether. If Yes in step 2012, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 2023 without performing the processes in steps 2014 to 2022 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2012, that is, when it is just before the start of the round, first in step 2014, the first special game execution means 1171b clears the first special game timer 1171c-1 to a predetermined value. (For example, 30 seconds) is set. Next, in Step 2016, the first special game executing means 1171b clears the winning ball counter in the first special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 2018, the first special game executing means 1171b adds 1 to the round number counter in the first special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. The number of rounds stored in the first special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the first special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated. Next, in step 2020, the first special game executing means 1171b turns on the round continuation flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 2022, the first special game executing means 1171b drives the electric accessory 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 to open the first big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 2023.

  Next, in step 2023, the information transmission means 1300 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the first effect display control means 2150 side. In step 2024, the first special game execution unit 1171b refers to the first special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 2024, the process proceeds to step 2028. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2024, in step 2026, the first special game execution unit 1171b refers to the first special game timer 1171c-1 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in Step 2026, the process proceeds to Step 2028, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game transition determination process in Step 3000).

  Next, in step 2028, the first special game executing means 1171b stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 and closes the first big prize opening 2120. In step 2030, the first special game executing means 1171b resets the first special game timer 1171c-1. Next, in Step 2032, the first special game executing means 1171 b turns off the round continuation flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191 a. Next, in Step 2034, the first special game executing means 1171b refers to the first special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to determine whether or not the round is the final round (for example, a special game based on jackpot 15 rounds in the case of, and 1 round in the case of special games based on small hits). In the case of Yes in step 2034, in step 2036, the first special game execution means 1171b turns off the first special game execution flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 2038, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a first special game end signal to the first effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1550, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the first special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (second special game transition determination process in step 3000). Even in the case of No in step 2034, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game transition determination process in step 3000).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the state determination process regarding the first game after the end of the first special game according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1562 and step 1563, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special figure time reduction flag and the normal figure time reduction flag, respectively. Then, in step 1564, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 5) as the special figure short time counter value in the short time counter 1181a, and the next process (second special game transition determination process in step 3000). Migrate to

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the second special game transition determination process according to the subroutine of step 3000 in FIG. For convenience of explanation, the process includes not only a process related to the direct second game but also a process related to an indirect auxiliary game that induces the second special game. Therefore, the processing will be described. First, in step 3100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process related to a process based on the entry of a game ball into multi-game start opening 2310. Next, in step 3200, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol display process related to the normal symbol variation display / stop display on the normal symbol display unit 2321 of the normal symbol display device 2320. In step 3300, main controller 1000 executes an electric-chu drive determination process related to the process when the normal symbol winning random number is the winning value. Next, in step 3400, main controller 1000 executes a second special game operation condition determination process related to a determination process of whether or not to shift to the second special game.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing related to the auxiliary game according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the general-purpose start entrance ball determining unit 1112 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflowed or passed through) the general-purpose start entrance 2310. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132 a and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (one). In the case of Yes in step 3104, in step 3106, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires a normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 3108, the universal symbol hold means 1132 sets the random number in the universal figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and proceeds to the next process (normal symbol display process in step 3200). In addition, also when it is No in step 3102 and step 3104, it transfers to the following process (normal symbol display process of step 3200).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the normal symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3203, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3203, in step 3204, the common figure display control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3204, in step 3206, the general figure content determination means 1142 accesses the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a and is currently in the special game (special game transition permission flag ON or It is determined whether or not the special game execution flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 3208, in step 3210, the content determination unit 1142 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the current game state is in the easy release state (the normal time reduction flag is on). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 3210, in FIG. 3212, the diagram contents determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, and in the case of No in step 3210, in step 3214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 3216, the general symbol content determination unit 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball.

  Next, in step 3240, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 3240, in step 3242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the normal symbol hitting flag in the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a, and proceeds to step 3218. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3240, step 3242 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 3218.

  Next, in step 3218, the usual figure fluctuation time managing means 1152a gives a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for the short game, 30 seconds for the normal game) to the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1. set. In step 3220, the normal figure display control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 3222, 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 general-purpose display control. The means 1152 starts the normal symbol variation display on the universal diagram display unit 2321 after starting the common diagram variation management timer 1152a-1. Next, in step 3224, the normal time fluctuation time management unit 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 3224, in step 3226, the general map display control unit 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination unit 1142 in the above step 3216 on the general map display unit 2321. In step 3228, the normal figure display control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a, and proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process in step 3300).

  If NO in step 3203, step 3206, and step 3224, the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process in step 3300). If NO in step 3204, the process proceeds to step 3224.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the electric-chu drive determination process related to the auxiliary game according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the condition determination means 1161 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a, and determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3304, the condition determination unit 1161 determines whether or not the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 2321 of the normal symbol display device 2320 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 3304, in steps 3306 and 3308, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release permission flag in the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a and turns off the normal symbol per flag, The process proceeds to the next process (second special game operation condition determination process in step 3400). In the case of No in steps 3302 and 3304, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game operation condition determination process in step 3400).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the second special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a, and determines whether or not the electric chew release permission flag (see step 3306) is on. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in steps 3404 and 3406, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release permission flag in the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a and turns on the electric chew release flag. . Here, the “electric chew release flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the electric charge 2212 of the start port 2210 is open. When the electric charge 2212 is on, the electric charge 2212 of the start port 2210 is open. It means that there is. Next, in step 3409, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the normal time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3409, in step 3411, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets “5 seconds” as the opening time of the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 in the opening timer 1162, and proceeds to step 3414. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3409, in step 3413, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets “0.5 seconds” as the opening time of the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 in the opening timer 1162, and in step 3414 Transition. Next, in step 3414, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the starting port 2210 by driving the electric accessory 2212 of the starting port 2210. Next, in Step 3416, the second special game control means 1172 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the ball detection device 2211 of the start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 3416, in step 3417, the second operation avoidance determination means 1222a refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and is currently in the special game {first special game related flag Whether any of (a first special game transition permission flag, a first special game execution flag, etc.) and a second special game related flag (a second special game transition permission flag, a second special game execution flag, etc.) are ON} Determine whether.

  Here, in the case of Yes in step 3417, in step 3418, the second special game control unit 1172 turns on the second special game transition permission flag in the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a, and proceeds to step 3420. On the other hand, if No in step 3417, that is, if a game ball enters the ball detection device 2211 of the start port 2210 during the first special game or the second special game, the process proceeds to step 3420. As described above, even if the right to transfer the second special game is acquired during the special game, the processing to invalidate the right to transfer is performed.

  In step 3420, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the open timer 1162 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 3420, in step 3422, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 stops driving the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 and closes the start port 2210. In step 3424, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game-related flag temporary storage means 1193a, and proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process in step 4000).

  If NO in step 3402, in step 3426, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether the electric chew release flag is on. If Yes in step 3426, the process proceeds to step 3416. On the other hand, if No in step 3416, the process proceeds to step 3420. Then, in the case of No in step 3420 and step 3426, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process in step 4000).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second special game execution process according to the subroutine of step 4000 in FIG. First, in step 4100, the second special game control means 1172 determines whether or not the second special game transfer permission has been granted, and if the permission has been given, initial setting processing for performing various initial settings. Execute. Next, in step 4200, the second special game control means 1172 executes a first stage execution process for performing a first stage special game execution process and a second stage special game transition determination. Then, in step 4300, the second special game control means 1172 executes the second stage execution process for performing the second stage special game execution process, and performs the next process (time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission control in step 4500). Process).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the initial setting process of the second special game according to the subroutine of step 4100 in FIG. First, in step 4102, the second special game control unit 1172 refers to the second flag temporary storage unit 1192 a and determines whether or not the second special game transition permission flag (see step 3418) is on, that is, the first 2. Determine whether or not to shift to special games. In the case of Yes in Step 4102, in Step 4104 and Step 4106, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the second special game transition permission flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192 a and temporarily stores the second flag. The second special game execution flag in the means 1192a is turned on. Here, the “second special game execution flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the second special game (first stage special game or second stage special game) is currently being executed. It means that the second special game is being executed. Next, in step 4110, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a second special game transition signal to the second effect display control means 2240. Next, in step 4112, the second special game control means 1172 turns on the first stage flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 4114, the specific gaming state control means 1180 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is on. Here, the “first stage flag” is a flag indicating whether or not a transition decision is made to the first stage special game or whether or not the first stage special game is being executed. It means that a transition decision is made for the first stage special game or the first stage special game is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 4114, in step 4116 and step 4118, the specific gaming state control means 1180 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a again to turn off the special figure time reduction flag and the special figure time reduction reservation flag. Turn on. Next, in step 4120, the specific gaming state control unit 1180 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the usual time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 4120, in step 4122 and step 4124, the specific gaming state control means 1180 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a again to turn off the normal time reduction flag and the normal time reduction reservation flag. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (first stage execution process of step 4200). If NO in step 4102 and step 4120, the process proceeds to the next process (first stage execution process in step 4200). If NO in step 4114, the process proceeds to step 4120.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the first stage execution process of the second special game according to the subroutine of step 4200 of FIG. First, in step 4202, the second special game control means 1172 refers to the second flag temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the first stage opening / closing continuation flag is off. Here, the “first stage opening / closing continuation flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the opening / closing process of the second grand prize winning opening 2220 related to the first stage special game is being executed. This means that the opening / closing process of the big prize opening 2220 is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 4202, in step 4203, the second special game control unit 1172 refers to the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a and determines whether or not the specific area valid flag is off. Here, the “specific area valid flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the specific area 172 related to the first stage special game is valid, and when the game ball enters the specific area 172 when turned on, Transition to a two-stage special game. In the case of Yes in step 4203, in step 4204, the first stage special game condition determining means 1172a-1 refers to the second flag temporary storage means 1192a and whether the first stage flag (see step 4112) is on. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 4204, in Step 4206 and Step 4207, the second special game control means 1172 turns on the first stage opening / closing continuation flag and the specific area valid flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, respectively. Then, in step 4208, the second special game control means 1172 sends the first stage opening / closing timer 1172c-2 and the specific area valid timer 1172c-1 to the opening / closing time of the second big prize opening 2220 related to the first stage special game, and The specific area valid time for the first stage special game is set. Next, in step 4210, the first stage special game executing means 1172b-1 drives the electric accessory 2224 of the second big prize opening 2220 to start opening and closing the second big prize opening 2220. In step 4212, the first stage special game execution means 1172 b-1 has reached the opening / closing end time of the second big prize opening 2220 of the first stage special game with reference to the first stage opening / closing timer 1172 c-2. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 4212, in step 4214, the first stage special game executing means 1172 b-1 stops driving the electric accessory 2224 of the second big prize opening 2220 and finishes opening and closing the second big prize opening 2220. To do. In step 4216, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the first stage opening / closing continuation flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in Step 4218, the second special game time management means 1172c resets the first stage open / close timer 1172c-2. Next, in Step 4219, the second special game control means 1172 refers to the specific area effective timer 1172c-1, and determines whether or not the specific area effective time end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 4219, in step 4224, the second special game control means 1172 refers to the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and has entered the specific area within the effective time in the first stage special game. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball entry signal has been received from the specific area winning detection device 2222 of the second grand prize opening 2220 within the valid time. In the case of Yes in step 4224, in step 4225, the second special game control means 1172 determines the number of unit games of the special game by lottery, and stores the upper limit unit game number (remaining in the second special game related information temporary storage means 1192b). The number of unit games is stored as N. In step 4226, the second special game control means 1172 turns on the second stage flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Here, the “second stage flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the transition to the second stage special game is decided, or whether or not the second stage special game is being executed. It means that it is decided to shift to the two-stage special game or the second-stage special game is being executed. In step 4228, the information transmission means 1300 gives the second effect display control means 2240 information on whether or not to shift to the second stage special game (for example, the second stage in the case of shifting to the second stage. A stage transition confirmation signal, round number information, and a second stage non-transition signal) are transmitted when the stage does not transition to the second stage. Next, in Step 4231, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the specific area valid flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in Step 4229, the second special game time management unit 1172c resets the specific area valid timer 1172c-1. Next, in step 4230, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the first stage flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (second stage execution process 4300).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 4224, in step 4232, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the second special game execution flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 4234, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190 to determine whether or not the special figure time reduction reservation flag is on, that is, the special game on the second game side this time. It is determined whether or not the gaming state on the first game side is the special figure time reduction gaming state at the time of occurrence of the occurrence of the above. In the case of Yes in step 4234, in step 4236 and step 4238, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the game state temporary storage means 1190 again, turns off the special figure time reduction reservation flag and turns on the special figure time reduction flag. To. Next, in step 4240, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190 to determine whether or not the usual time reduction reservation flag is on, that is, the special game on the second game side this time. It is determined whether or not the gaming state on the first game side is the usual game time saving gaming state at the time when the occurrence of. In the case of Yes in step 4240, in step 4242 and step 4244, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the game state temporary storage means 1190 again to turn off the special figure time reduction reservation flag and turn on the special figure time reduction flag. Then, the process proceeds to step 4228.

  If NO in step 4202, the process proceeds to step 4212. If NO in step 4203, the process proceeds to step 4219. The process proceeds to the two-stage execution process 4300). If No in step 4234, the process proceeds to step 4240.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the second stage execution process of the second special game according to the subroutine of step 4300 in FIG. First, in Step 4302 and Step 4304, the second special game control means 1172 refers to the second flag temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not both the second stage opening / closing continuation flag and the second stage continuation flag are off. Determine whether. Here, the “second stage opening / closing continuation flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the unit game of the second stage special game is being executed, and means that the unit game is being executed when turned on. To do. The “second stage continuation flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the second stage special game is being continued. When the second stage special game is on, the second stage special game is being continued (running). Means. In the case of Yes in step 4302 and step 4304, in step 4306, the second stage special game condition determining means 1172a-2 refers to the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and the second stage flag (see step 4226). It is determined whether or not is on. In the case of Yes in Step 4306, in Step 4308 and Step 4310, the second special game control means 1172 turns on the second stage continuation flag and the second stage opening / closing continuation flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. In step 4312, the second special game control means 1172 sets the opening / closing time of the second big prize opening 2220 related to the second stage special game in the second stage opening / closing timer 1172 c-3, and proceeds to step 4314.

  Next, in step 4314, the second stage special game executing means 1172b-2 drives the electric accessory 2224 of the second big prize opening 2220 to start opening and closing the second big prize opening 2220. In step 4316, the second stage special game executing means 1172b-2 refers to the second stage opening / closing timer 1172c-3 to determine whether or not the opening / closing end condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the unit game end time of the game (or the number of unit game end opening / closing times) has been reached, and the predetermined special number (for example, 10) is determined with reference to the second special game related information temporary storage means 1192b. It is determined whether it has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 4316, in step 4318, the second stage special game executing means 1172b-2 stops driving the electric accessory 2224 of the second big prize opening 2220 and finishes opening and closing of the second big prize opening 2220. To do. In step 4320, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the second stage open / close continuation flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in Step 4322, the second special game control means 1172 resets the second stage open / close timer 1172c-3. In step 4324, the second special game control unit 1172 subtracts 1 from the upper limit unit game number (remaining unit game number) N stored in the second special game related information temporary storage unit 1192b.

  In step 4326, the second special game control means 1172 refers to the second special game related information temporary storage means 1192b to determine whether the upper limit unit game number (remaining unit game number) N is 0 or not. judge. In the case of Yes in step 4326, in steps 4328 and 4330, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the second stage continuation flag and the second stage flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, respectively. Next, in Step 4332, the second special game control means 1172 turns off the second special game execution flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 4334, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a second special game end signal to the second effect display control unit 2240. Next, in step 4336, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction reservation flag is on, that is, the special game on the second game side this time. It is determined whether or not the gaming state on the first game side is the special figure time reduction gaming state at the time of occurrence of the occurrence of the above. In the case of Yes at step 4336, the game shifts to the specific game again. Specifically, in step 4338 and step 4340, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the game state temporary storage means 1190 and turns off the special figure time reduction reservation flag and the normal figure time reduction reservation flag, respectively. Next, in step 4342 and step 4344, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the game state temporary storage means 1190 and turns on the special figure time reduction flag and the normal figure time reduction flag, respectively. Then, in step 4346, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 5) as the special figure short time counter value in the short time counter 1181a, and transmits the next processing (time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission in step 4500). Control processing).

  If No in step 4302, the process proceeds to step 4316. On the other hand, if NO in step 4304, the process proceeds to step 4310. Further, in the case of No in step 4306, step 4316, step 4326, and step 4336, the process proceeds to the next process (time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission control process in step 4500).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 4500 of FIG. First, in step 4502, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 4502, in step 4504, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the normal time reduction flag is on. If Yes in step 4504, that is, if the special figure short-time counter value is “2” or more, the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). On the other hand, if No in step 4504, that is, if the special figure short time counter value is “1”, in step 4506, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 refers to the auxiliary game related flag temporary storage means 1193a. Then, it is determined whether or not the electric chew release flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 4506, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000). On the other hand, if No in step 4506, that is, if the special figure short time counter value is “1” and the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 is not open, the specific game end notification permission determination is executed in step 4508. The means 1182 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the time-reduced game end effect permission signal transmitted flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 4508, in step 4510, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 (information transmission means 1300) transmits a time shortening game end effect permission signal to the first effect display control means 2150 side. In step 4512, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a, turns on the time-reduced game end effect permission signal transmitted flag, and performs the next process (award of step 5000). Sphere payout processing). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 4502, in step 4514, the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a, turns off the time shortening game end effect permission signal transmitted flag, (The prize ball payout process in step 5000). In the case of No in step 4508, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6100, the first effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process related to a variable display / stop display of a decorative symbol in the normal game / specific game of the first game. Next, in step 6200, the first effect display control means 2150 performs display control processing during the first special game related to various state displays (for example, display of the number of rounds, winnings, etc.) during the special game of the first game. Execute. In step 6300, the second effect display control means 2240 displays various status indications during the special game of the second game (for example, whether or not the right to move to the second stage, such as the number of rounds or the number of winning prizes, has been acquired). Display control processing during the second special game related to display) is executed. In step 6400, the first effect display control means 2150 executes a time-reduced game end effect display control process for notifying the player that the time-reduced game is ended, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart relating to the decorative symbol display control process, which is a subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6101, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. If Yes in step 6101, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151 a and determines whether or not symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination table 2152a-1-1, the decoration pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined, and the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 stores the determination information in the first effect display related information temporary storage unit. Temporarily store in 2152d. 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 first effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decoration symbol stop) The symbol / variation mode does not have to have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the ratio of the variation mode on the first effect display control means 2150 side has a plurality of patterns for one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. May be. Next, in step 6105, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. Then, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the content determined in step 6104 temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and the drawing display unit 2141 of the first effect display device 2140. The display of the decorative symbols is started. Next, in step 6107, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and determines whether or not the symbol variation pause flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6107, in step 6108, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a symbol change temporary stop signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6108, in step 6109 and step 6110, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol variation temporary stop flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d and the first On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, the decorative pattern that is changing is temporarily stopped (fluctuated). In step 6112, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151 a and determines whether or not a symbol variation restart signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6112, in step 6113 and step 6114, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol variation pause flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d and pauses. Resume the fluctuation of the decorative pattern that was (fluctuated). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6112, the process waits until a restart signal is received. In step 6116, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content in step 6104 temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. indicate. In step 6119, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and performs the next process (first special game display control process 6200). ). If No in Step 6101, the process proceeds to Step 6107, and if No in Step 6102 and Step 6116, the process proceeds to the next process (first special game display control process 6200), and No in Step 6107. If YES in step 6112, the process advances to step 6116 if NO in steps 6108 and 6112.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during the first special game according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6201, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and determines whether or not the first special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6201, in Step 6202, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not the first special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6203 and step 6204, the display control means 2152 turns on the first special gaming flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d and also the first effect. The jackpot start display is performed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the display device 2140. In step 6206, the display control means 2152 is based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main controller 1000 side in step 2123 on the drawing display unit 2141 of the first effect display device 2140, and the number of rounds and winning The number is displayed sequentially. In step 6208, the display control means 2152 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a first special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6208, in step 6210, the display control means 2152 performs jackpot end display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the first effect display device 2140. In step 6211, the display control means 2152 turns off the first special game flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and performs the next process (second special game display control process 6300). ). In the case of No in Step 6201, the process proceeds to Step 6206, and also in the case of No in Step 6202 and Step 6208, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game display control process 6300).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the second special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in Step 6330 and Step 6332, the display control means 2242 determines whether or not the second stage special game flag and the first stage special game flag in the flag area of the second effect display related information temporary storage means 2242d are off. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6330 and step 6332, in step 6302, the display control means 2242 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2241a and determines whether or not the second special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. Determine (see step 4110). In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6334 and step 6304, the display control means 2242 turns on the first stage special game flag in the flag area of the second effect display related information temporary storage means 2242d and the second A jackpot start display of the first stage special game is performed on the effect display device 2230. Next, in step 6306, the display control means 2242 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2241a, and determines whether or not information indicating whether or not to shift to the second stage special game has been received from the main control device 1000 side. Determine (see step 4228). In the case of Yes in Step 6306, in Step 6336 and Step 6308, the display control means 2242 turns off the first stage special game flag in the flag area of the second effect display related information temporary storage means 2242d and With reference to the information temporary storage means 2241a, it is determined whether or not the information received in the step 6306 is a transition confirmation signal for the second stage. In the case of Yes in Step 6308, in Step 6310, the display control means 2242 displays a big hit start display of the second stage special game on the second effect display device 2230. Next, in step 6314, the display control means 2242 performs a big hit start display of the second stage special game on the second effect display device 2230, and sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes. In step 6316, the display control means 2242 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2241a and determines whether or not the second special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6316, in Step 6318 and Step 6340, the display control means 2242 displays the second stage jackpot end display on the second effect display device 2230 and the second effect display related information temporary storage means 2242d. The second stage special game flag in the flag area is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (time shortening game end effect display control process 6400).

  If NO in step 6330, the process proceeds to step 6314. If NO in step 6332, the process proceeds to step 6306. If NO in step 6302, step 6306, and step 6316, the next process (time The process proceeds to a shortened game end effect display control process 6400). In the case of No in step 6308, in step 6312, the display control means 2242 performs the first stage jackpot end display (the end display of the special game) on the second effect display device 2230, and the next The process proceeds to the time reduction game end effect display control process 6400.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the time shortening game end effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and determines whether or not the time-reduced game end effect display standby flag is off. . Here, the “time-reduced game end effect display standby flag” is a state in which a specific game end effect (time-reduced game end effect) described later is waited until a specific game end notification timing described later is reached. It is a flag indicating whether or not, and is a flag that is “ON” from when the time shortening game end effect permission signal is received from the main side until the time shortening game end effect is displayed. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and whether or not a time-reduced game end effect permission signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the specific game end notification control means 2152c turns on the time-reduced game end effect display standby flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. Next, in step 6408, the specific game end notification control unit 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152d, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on, that is, the current decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not a change has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 6408, in step 6410, the remaining variation time calculation means 2152c-1-1 refers to the remaining variation time calculation timer 2152c-1-1-1, and the remaining variation of the decorative symbol variation currently being varied Calculate time. Next, at step 6412, the specific game end notification content determination means 2152 c-1 refers to the specific game end notification content determination table 2152 c-1-2 based on the remaining variation time, and generates a specific game end effect (time shortening game). (End effect) is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and the process proceeds to step 6420. As described above, when the time shortening game end effect permission signal is received from the main side during the decorative symbol variation, the specific game end effect (time shortening game end effect is immediately generated based on the remaining variation time of the decorative symbol variation currently being varied. ).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6402, in step 6414, the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and the time shortening game end effect determination flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6416, in step 6418, the specific game end notification content determination means 2152c-1 refers to the specific game end notification content determination table 2152c-1-2 based on the variation time of the decorative symbol variation that is currently changing. Then, the specific game end effect (time shortening game end effect) is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152d, and the process proceeds to Step 6420. In this way, when a time shortening game end effect permission signal is received from the main side while the decorative symbol is not changing, the system waits until the decorative symbol changes, and when the decorative symbol changes, the fluctuation time related to the change is changed. Based on this, a specific game end effect (time-reduced game end effect) is determined.

  Next, in step 6420, the specific game end notification control means 2152c turns on the time-reduced game end effect determination flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. Next, at step 6422, the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to a specific game end notification timer (not shown) and determines whether or not the specific game end notification timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6422, in step 6424, the specific game end notification control means 2152c follows the decision information temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, on the first effect display device 2140 on the specific game ( Control is performed so that a display indicating that the (time-saving game) has ended (for example, a message display such as “sorry! In step 6426 and step 6428, the specific game end notification control means 2152c sets the time shortening game end effect display standby flag and the time shortening game end effect determination flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. Each is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6100). In the case of No in Step 6404, Step 6408, Step 6416 and Step 6422, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6100), and in the case of No in Step 6414, the process proceeds to Step 6422.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Here, (1) is when the electric accessory 2212 is opened (opened in the open extended state) at the time of transition to a non-normal time reduction game, and (2) is the normal symbol at the time of a non-normal time reduction game transition. When the electric accessory 2212 is closed because it is fluctuating, (3) shows the case where the normal symbol is not changing and the electric accessory 2212 is closed at the time of transition to the non-standard time saving game, respectively. ing. For the sake of easy understanding, description will be made assuming that the special symbol and the normal symbol are changed at the same timing after the special game ends.

First, from (1), first, after the end of the special game {first special game, second special game (second stage)}, the process proceeds to "special time saving game" and "ordinary time saving game". In the best mode, the former “special time reduction game” continues until the special symbol variation ends five times, while the latter “standard diagram time reduction game” ends the special symbol variation four times. (Until just before the start of the fifth fluctuation). Here, in the case of (1), at the end of the “normal time saving game”, the electric accessory 2212 is being opened (opening in the open extended state). Therefore, the opening extension function itself of the electric accessory 2212 is maintained for a while after the “ordinary time reduction game” is completed until the opening extension time is reached {as will be understood from the figure, the opening extension function is also maintained. The open state time (T _B ) of the electric accessory at the time is shorter than the variation time (T _A ) of the special symbol during the time-saving game}. Then, when the opening extension time is reached, the electric accessory 2212 is closed, and all the high profit functions related to the “normal time reduction game” (specifically, the variable time reduction function of the normal symbol and the electric time reduction function) The function of opening and extending the feature) ends. For this reason, the transition to the second type special game after that is difficult even though the game state is a specific game state (only the special figure time reduction game) for a while. At this timing, a time shortening game end effect permission signal is transmitted from the main side to the first effect display control means 2150 side. And the 1st effect display control means 2150 side which received this alert | reports a specific game completion | finish effect at the time of reaching | attaining an appropriate alerting | reporting timing. Here, in (1) to (3), the end notification timing on the sub side after the end notification permission is lowered from the main side is different. Therefore, the case of (1) will be described. When a time shortening game end effect permission signal is received from the main side, the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing. Therefore, it is necessary to select the end notification effect within that time after grasping how much variation time remains. Specifically, when the remaining variation time at the time of receiving the signal is “4 seconds”, the presentation time is “4 seconds” or less with reference to the specific game end notification content determination table 2152c-1-2. Specific game end effect {time shortening game end effect (for example, "No. 1" to "No. 4")} is determined by lottery or the like. After that, when the display timing of the determined specific game end effect (time-reduced game end effect) is reached, the specific game end effect (for example, “Sorry! Short time end!”) Is displayed on the first effect display device 2140. Message display). Specifically, when the specific game end effect of “No. 2” (time shortening game end effect) is determined, “2 seconds” before the end of the change corresponds to the display timing. Thus, just before transition to "non Hiroshi view time saving game", even if the electric won game 2212 is opened in a state in which the open time extension is activated, the opening time of the electric won game 2212 (T _B ) The special symbol (decorative symbol) has a longer variation time (T _A ) than the special symbol (T _A > T _B ). Disappear. In addition, the possibility of transfer of the second type special game at the time of the specific game after the completion of the open extension game (only the special figure time reduction game) is reduced. Furthermore, since the specific game end effect is permitted under the situation where the possibility of transition is low, it is possible to execute an accurate end notification even during the specific game.

  In the case of (2) and (3), the electric accessory 2212 is closed at the time of shifting to the “non-standard time saving game”. Accordingly, the time-saving game end effect permission signal is immediately transmitted from the main side to the first effect display control means 2150 side. In these cases, unlike the case of (1), it is not necessary to calculate the remaining variation time of the special symbol. Therefore, after determining the appropriate end effect content based on the total variation time of the special symbol, the determination When the display timing of the effect content is reached, the display is started.

  According to this best mode, a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game transition lottery can be executed on different routes of the first game and the second game, and after entering the special game based on the first game, transition to a special game under a predetermined condition In a pachinko gaming machine to which a special game is added, and a special game transfer lottery in the second game is won during the specific game, and a special game is added again after the special game ends. The open extended game in which the open state time of the ordinary electric accessory that assists the second special game is extended is surely ended before the time reduction game end timing on the first game side. . Therefore, according to this best mode, (1) when the special game transition lottery in the second game is won based on the entrance of the game ball during the opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory, after the special game ends While it is possible to reliably grant a specific game, (2) after the open extension game is completed, the time for the ordinary electric accessory to be in the open state is shortened, and the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory is reduced. It is possible to construct a situation where the special game transfer opportunity based on the entry is reduced or eliminated. As a result, a privilege is always granted if the privilege grant condition is satisfied during the apparent privilege period, but a situation is established in which it is difficult to satisfy the privilege grant condition when the apparent privilege period ends. Therefore, there is an effect that the privilege period can be clarified.

  Furthermore, the fluctuation time shortening game (ordinary symbol fluctuation shortening game) in which the fluctuation time of the identification information for auxiliary games, which triggers the opening of the ordinary electric game assisting the second special game, is also reduced on the first game side. It is configured to end before the time reduction game (special symbol variation time reduction game) end timing. For this reason, after the end of the variable time shortening game (ordinary symbol variable time shortening game), the opportunity (time) for the ordinary electric accessory to be in an open state is further reduced, so that the transition to the second special game immediately after the end of the specific game As a result, the situation in which the player makes a mistake when satisfying the specific game granting condition is further reduced. As a result, a situation in which the player is confused can be further avoided.

  In addition, the specific game on the auxiliary game side (open extension function, normal symbol time shortening function) ends before the last change of the specific game on the first game side (special game time shortening function), and an open extension function is added. Since the above result has been achieved with a very simple configuration in which the open state time of the variable member at the time is set shorter than the fluctuation time of the first game side identification information, the processing load can be reduced. There is also an effect that can be done.

  Furthermore, a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game transition lottery can be executed on different routes of the first game and the second game, and the special game ends when the bonus grant conditions are satisfied during the bonus period after the special game ends. In the pachinko machine that will transition to the privilege period later, since it is configured to notify the end of the privilege period after reducing the possibility of satisfying the privilege granting conditions immediately before the end of the privilege period, There is an effect that it is possible to execute more accurate end notification of the privilege period as compared with the conventional case. More specifically, the end timing of the extended extension game of the variable member on the auxiliary game side during the privilege period is shorter than the end timing of the game that shortens the variation time of the first game side identification information on the first game side. As a result of making it possible to create a state that substantially eliminates the fulfillment opportunity of granting benefits even during the benefit period, the end of the more reliable benefit period is notified during that period. There is an effect that can be.

  Next, a modification of the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the time-saving game end effect permission signal transmission control process according to the subroutine of step 4500 in FIG. Here, since the process is mostly the same as that of FIG. 21 according to the best mode, only the differences will be described below. In this best mode, when the special figure short-time counter value is “1” and the electric accessory 2212 of the start port 2210 is not open, a process of transmitting a time-reduced game end effect permission signal to the sub-side is performed. However, in this modified example, when the special figure short time counter value becomes “1”, a process of transmitting a time shortening game end effect permission signal to the sub side is performed. Specifically, in step 4504 (2), the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the usual time reduction flag is on. In the case of No in step 4504 (2), that is, if the special figure short time counter value is “1”, in step 4508 (2), the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 is the first flag temporary storage means 1191a. , It is determined whether or not the time-reduced game end effect permission signal transmitted flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 4508 (2), in step 4510 (2), the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 (information transmission means 1300) permits the time shortening game end effect permission to the first effect display control means 2150 side. Send a signal. In step 4512 (2), the specific game end notification permission determination execution means 1182 accesses the first flag temporary storage means 1191a, turns on the time-reduced game end effect permission signal transmitted flag, and performs the next processing (step 5000 prize ball payout processing).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the time-saving game end effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6400 of FIG. First, in step 6402 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and determines whether or not the time-reduced game end effect display standby flag is off. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6402 (2), in step 6404 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the time-reduced game end effect permission signal from the main controller 1000 side. Is received. In the case of Yes in step 6404 (2), in step 6406 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c sets the time shortening game end effect display standby flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d. turn on. Next, in step 6440 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c sets a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in a specific game end notification timer (not shown). Here, the predetermined time refers to a time that is the same as or exceeds the maximum opening time (opening extension time) of the electric accessory 2212 at the start port 2210. Next, in step 6422 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to a specific game end notification timer (not shown) and determines whether or not the specific game end notification timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6422 (2), in step 6442 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and the symbol changing flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is, that is, whether or not decoration symbol variation is currently being performed. In the case of Yes in step 6442 (2), in step 6444 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c refers to the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and the symbol variation pause flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6444 (2), in step 6410 (2), the remaining fluctuation time calculation means 2152c-1-1 refers to the remaining fluctuation time calculation timer 2152c-1-1-1, and is currently changing. The remaining variation time of the decorative symbol variation is calculated. Next, in step 6412 (2), the specific game end notification content determination means 2152c-1 refers to the specific game end notification content determination table 2152c-1-2 based on the remaining variation time, and produces a specific game end effect ( (Time reduction game end effect) is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152d. Next, in step 6424 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c follows the decision information temporarily stored in the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d and displays the specific game (time) on the first effect display device 2140. Control is performed so that a display indicating that the (abbreviated game) is completed (for example, a message display such as “sorry! In step 6426 (2), the specific game end notification control means 2152c turns off the time-reduced game end effect display standby flag in the flag area of the first effect display related information temporary storage means 2152d, and performs the next process (decoration). The process proceeds to the symbol display control process 6100). In the case of No in step 6402 (2), the process proceeds to step 6422 (2), and in the case of No in step 6404 (2), step 6422 (2), step 6442 (2) and step 6444 (2). Shifts to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6100).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification. Here, since most of them are the same as those in FIG. 27 according to the best mode, only the differences will be described below.

First, (1) to (3) will be described. As can be seen from the drawing, when the “normal time reduction game” is completed, the time reduction game end effect permission signal is sent from the main side to the first effect display control means 2150 side. Will be sent immediately. Then, the first effect display control unit 2150 which has received this, after a predetermined time period {open extension time (T _B seconds)} wait, notifying the specific game end effect. In this way, even if the electric accessory 2212 is opened in a state where the opening time extension function is activated immediately before the transition to “non-usual time saving game”, the first effect display control means 2150 side, Since the specific game end effect is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed, the end notification of the specific game can be executed in a situation where the possibility of transition to the second type special game is low. .

Next, (4) is an operation diagram when the special symbol is temporarily stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, the first effect display control means 2150 side waits for a predetermined time after receiving a time-saving game end effect permission signal from the main side. The predetermined time elapses, but the special symbols for paused (symbol variable pause flag is turned on), and waits until the special symbols resumes variation (T _C seconds). Then, when the special symbol resumes changing (when the symbol change pause flag is turned off), the first effect display control means 2150 side notifies the specific game end effect. As described above, since the special game end effect is not notified under the situation where the special symbol is temporarily stopped, the specific game end effect can be notified without making the player feel uncomfortable. It becomes like this.

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 first special game transition determination 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 the first 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. 7 is a flowchart of a special symbol display process (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. 8 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. 9 is a flowchart of a first special game operating condition determination process (game state determination process after the end of the first special game) 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 the first special game execution process 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 the gaming state determination process after the first special game is completed 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 second special game transition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 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. 14 is a flowchart of normal symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the second special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the initial setting process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the first stage execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the second stage execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a time shortening game end permission signal transmission control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 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. 23 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (type A). FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during the first special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the second special gaming display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the time-saving game end effect display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a view showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a time shortening game end effect permission signal transmission control process on the main controller side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the time shortening game end effect display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an operation in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (timing chart).

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172 Specific area 174 Normal area 1100 Game control means 1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 General figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1142 General figure content determination means 1151 Special figure display control means 1152 General figure display control means 1160 Electric Chu Open / Close Control Unit 1171a First Condition Determination Unit 1171b First Special Game Execution Unit 1172a-2 Second Stage Special Game Condition Determination Unit 1172b-1 First Stage Special Game Execution Unit 1172b-2 Second Stage Special Game Execution Unit 1180 Specific Game Control Unit 2110 Special Figure Start Port 2120 First Grand Prize Opening Port 2131 Special Figure Display Unit 2152c Specific Game End Notification Control Unit 2210 Start Port 2212 Electric Accessories 2220 Second Large Winner Port 2310 Universal View Start Port 2321 Part

Claims (3)

The first game side start opening where game balls can enter,
A first game side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first game identification information;
A first game side variable prize opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game random number acquisition means for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first game side start port,
First game side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first game identification information based on the first game random number;
When the variation start condition for the first game identification information is satisfied, the first game side identification information display unit performs the first game side identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the first game side identification information display content determination means. First game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the game identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time; and
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information of the first game identification information is in a predetermined mode, which is a first condition for shifting from a non-special game to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the non-special game. , First game side special game transition judging means,
A first game side that displaces the first game side variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state when the first game side special game transition judging means judges that the first condition is satisfied; Special game execution means;
A first game side game control means for controlling the first game.
A starting port provided with a variable member capable of taking an open state and a closed state, wherein a game ball can enter when the variable member is in the open state and a game ball enters when the variable member is in the closed state. A second game side start opening configured to disable balls,
A second game side allocating means having a specific area and a normal area inside and capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
A second game-side variable winning opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
When a game ball enters the second game side start port, the second game side special game opportunity giving means for changing the second game side distribution means from the closed state to the open state;
It is a second condition for shifting from the non-special game to the special game, whether or not the game ball entered when the second game side distribution means is in the open state has entered the specific area. A second game side special game transition judging means for judging;
A second game side that displaces the second game side variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state when the second game side special game transition judging means judges that the second condition is satisfied; Second game side game control means for controlling the second game, including special game execution means,
Auxiliary game side start opening where game balls can enter,
Auxiliary game side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of identification information for auxiliary games,
Auxiliary game side random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for auxiliary game related to driving of the variable member in an open state based on a game ball entering the auxiliary game side start port;
Auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information based on the auxiliary game random number;
If the variation start condition of the auxiliary game identification information is satisfied, the auxiliary game identification information display unit displays the auxiliary game identification information according to the display content determined by the auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means. Auxiliary game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the fluctuation display for a predetermined time,
When the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information is in a predetermined mode, the auxiliary game side variable member open state is determined to drive control the variable member to the open state and to determine the open state time. Drive determination / content determination means,
Auxiliary game side variable member drive control means for controlling to drive the variable member to the open state for the open state time determined by the auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means. Auxiliary game side game control means for controlling the game, and after the special game, the non-special game and the specific game that is more easily transferred to the special game than the non-specific game are transferred. In a pachinko gaming machine with a specific game that can be executed for a predetermined period after the end of the special game, including a specific game transition permission determination unit that determines whether or not to
The first game side identification information display content determination means is configured to change, as the variation mode of the first game identification information during the predetermined period, a variation mode related to a variation time relatively shorter than that in the non-specific game. Selected,
The auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination means determines the non-specific game as the open state time of the variable member on the auxiliary game side during the specific period that ends at an earlier stage than the predetermined period. A pachinko gaming machine characterized by selecting an open state time that is relatively longer than the time and shorter than the difference between the predetermined period and the specific period.   The auxiliary game side identification information display control means selects a variation time relatively shorter than that in the non-specific game as the variation time of the auxiliary game identification information during the specific period. Pachinko machines. The predetermined period is after the end of the special game until the first game identification information changes a predetermined number of times,
The specific period is after the end of the special game until the number of times when the variation of the identification information for the first game is reduced by one or more from the predetermined number of times, and
The auxiliary game side variable member open state drive determination / content determination unit is configured to determine, as the open state time of the variable member on the auxiliary game side, relative to the variation time of the first game identification information during the specific period. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a short time is selected.

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