JP2009240432A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for determining whether the game state will be downgraded or not at a variation starting point in a Pachinko game machine capable of mechanically executing a lottery for downgrading from a probability variable game state to a regular game state at every variation; and to provide unprecedented game properties having high amusement in the play not limited to the simple mechanical lottery for downgrading. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is configured to execute the lottery for the downgrade from a high-probability lottery state to the regular game state within a variable winning hole which is opened in a special game, and to downgrade the game state when a game ball flows into a prescribed area within the variable winning hole in a low-profit special game (a minor jackpot game) under the high-probability lottery state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type that obtains a random number based on a game ball entering a starting port and shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the random number is a winning value, In particular, having a normal gaming state that executes a transition lottery to a high profit special game with a predetermined probability, and a probability variable gaming state that executes a transition lottery to a high profit special game with a probability higher than the predetermined probability, and The present invention relates to a so-called falling lottery type pachinko gaming machine that executes a falling lottery to a normal gaming state for each symbol variation in the probability variation gaming state.

  Currently, the most popular pachinko machines execute a special game transition success / failure lottery when a game ball enters the start gate, and if the winner / lottery is elected, the game shifts to a special game advantageous to the player. It is a type to do. In a typical example of this type, a symbol called “special symbol” is variably displayed on a display section such as 7 segments based on the entrance of the starting opening, and the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined form (for example, “7”). If it becomes, it is a model (conventional “first-class game machine”) called “digital pachi” that shifts to the special game. In many of the types, the “normal gaming state” in which the lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability, and the “probability” in which the lottery is executed with a higher winning probability than the normal gaming state. It has two states, “variable gaming state”.

Here, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, there are various opportunities to change the gaming state. For example, a type in which the probability variation gaming state is promised until the next winning, a type in which the probability variation gaming state lasts only a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and a falling lottery (probability variation gaming state → normal gaming state) for each variation The falling lottery type in which is executed. Among these, the falling lottery type is unlike the other types, and there is a possibility that the gaming state will always fall, so it is possible to give the player a feeling of tension that continues until falling.
JP 2006-204695 A JP2007-209398

  By the way, usually, the falling lottery is executed by software, but in order to enhance the fun of the game, several methods that can be used to visually notify the continuation / termination of the probability variation gaming state are also proposed. Has been. For example, Patent Literature 1 includes a start opening for performing a lottery determination, a falling opening for dropping a probability in a probability variation gaming state, and a distribution device for distributing a ball that has entered a landing apparatus to the falling opening. A pachinko gaming machine has been proposed which has a ball-entering device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a pachinko machine equipped with a winning opening that can be targeted and divided, a first area that does not change the winning probability, and a second area that causes the probability to fall, in the pitching device. Proposed. Thus, in any pachinko gaming machine according to any document, there is a sorting device in the start port, and the game balls distributed to one side by the sorting device are drawn with high probability. The game balls distributed to the other side are drawn with a reduced probability. However, in the techniques described in these patent documents, since it can be easily recognized whether or not it falls at the start of symbol variation, the player loses his sense of tension at the moment when the player is assigned to the fall-side detection device. There's a problem. Therefore, the present invention provides a means for determining whether or not a ball will fall at the start of the fluctuation in a pachinko gaming machine that can mechanically execute a falling lottery from the probability fluctuation game state to the normal game state for each fluctuation. This is the primary purpose.

  Furthermore, high interest cannot be achieved simply by mechanically performing the falling lottery. Therefore, a second object of the present invention is to provide an unprecedented game characteristic having a high game interest as well as a mechanical drop lottery.

The present invention (1) includes a first start port (first special drawing start port 2210) into which a game ball can enter,
First random number acquisition means (first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a first random number based on a game ball entering the first start opening (first special figure start opening 2210);
Based on the first random number, a first special game transition lottery means (whether or not lottery means 1135) for drawing whether to shift to either a high profit special game or a low profit special game;
A second starting port (second special drawing starting port 2110) into which a game ball can enter;
A variable member attached to the second starting port (second special drawing starting port 2110) and capable of taking an open state and a closed state, and a game ball enters the second starting port in the open state A variable member (electrical accessory 2112) configured so that a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter the second starting port (second special drawing starting port 2110) in the closed state,
Second random number acquisition means (second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122) for acquiring a second random number based on the game ball entering the second start opening (second special figure start opening 2110);
A second special game transition lottery means (whether or not lottery means 1135) for lottery whether to shift to either a high profit special game or a low profit special game based on the second random number;
A third starting opening (game opening 2410) where game balls can enter;
A third random number acquisition means (a general random number acquisition determination execution means 1123) for acquiring a third random number based on a game ball entering the third start opening (the general entrance entrance 2410);
Based on the third random number, variable member open state transition lottery means (condition determining means 1161) for performing lottery transfer of the variable member to the open state;
One or a plurality of variable winning openings that can be in an open state and a closed state, wherein at least a part of the one or more variable winning openings has a predetermined area (a first large winning opening 2120, a first Variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220),
If the lottery result to the high profit special game by the first special game transfer lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135) or the second special game transfer lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135) is a win, the one or more The first special game transfer lottery means is executed while executing a high profit special game consisting of a plurality of unit games in which one of the variable prize winning openings (first big prize winning opening 2120, second big winning prize opening 2220) is opened. If the lottery result of the transition to the low-profit special game by the (special lottery means 1135) or the second special game transition lottery means (propriety lottery means 1135) is a win, the specific variable prize slot (first big prize slot 2120) The special game control means (special game control means 1) that controls the execution of special games, executes a low profit special game consisting of a single unit game with the second grand prize opening 2220) opened. And 70),
When the lottery result for shifting to the open state by the variable member open state transition lottery means (condition determining means 1161) is a win, the variable member (electric accessory 2112) is changed from the closed state to the open state. Variable member opening / closing control means (electric chew opening / closing control means 1160);
In some cases or always, after the high profit special game is over, the variable member (the electric accessory 2112) is relatively easy to be in the open state compared to the normal game state. Member easy-open state control means (specific game control means 1180);
In some cases or always, after the high profit special game is finished, the high profit by the first special game transfer lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135) and the second special game transfer lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135). High probability lottery state control means (specific game control means 1180) for setting a transition lottery probability to a special game to a high probability lottery state higher than that in the normal game state;
In a situation where the gaming state is the high-probability lottery state and the variable member easy-open state, a game is played in the predetermined area (the first specific area 2123a and the second specific area 2223a) in the specific variable winning a prize at the time of the low profit special game. When the ball flows in, the game state fall control means (in the first situation, the variable member easy opening state is the normal gaming state, and in the second situation, the high probability lottery state is the normal gaming state) A pachinko gaming machine having specific game control means 1180).

In the present invention (2), the predetermined areas are a first predetermined area (first specific area 2123a) and a second predetermined area (second specific area 2223a),
The first predetermined area (first specific area 2123a) and the second predetermined area (second specific area 2223a) are different from each other in the specific variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220). Exists in
The pachinko gaming machine, as the contents of the low profit special game, includes the specific variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120) having the first predetermined area (first specific area 2123a) and the second predetermined area (first 2 is a special game content determination means (in this best mode, a special game content determination means 1172) that determines which one of the specific variable winning awards (second big prize opening 2220) having the 2 specific area 2223a) is to be opened. The first modification example further includes a symbol content determination means 1140),
The gaming state fall control means (specific game control means 1180) is configured to execute the specific variable prize opening (first large game) during the low profit special game in a situation where the gaming state is the high probability lottery state and the variable member easy opening state. When a game ball flows into the first predetermined area (first specific area 2123a) of the winning opening 2120), the variable member easy opening state is set to the normal gaming state, and the specific variable winning opening ( The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), in which, when a game ball flows into the second predetermined area (second specific area 2223a) of the second big prize opening 2220), the high probability lottery state is set to the normal gaming state. It is.

  According to the present invention (3), when the gaming state fall control means (specific game control means 1180) flows into the predetermined area (specific area 2123a) in the specific variable prize opening during the low profit special game, The pachinko of the invention (1) further comprising a fall target game state lottery means (falling lottery control means 1182) for lottery as to which of the variable member easy opening state and the high probability lottery state is the normal gaming state. It is a gaming machine.

  According to the present invention (4), when the gaming state fall control means (specific game control means 1180) sets the high probability lottery state to the normal gaming state, the variable member easy opening state is also set to the normal gaming state. A pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3).

  Here, the definition 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. . “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (lottery by electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, for the first random number and the second 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” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Random number", "Symbol determined random number" to determine the stop symbol, "Random symbol determined random number" to determine whether to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, Can include “winning random numbers” associated with opening and closing of variable members, “design determining random numbers” for determining stop symbols of ordinary symbols, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, 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 determining the result of the decision directly from the random number, but also indirectly determining the result of the decision by determining the variation of the identification information and the stop identification information ( (If the result is a manifestation of the stop identification information). The lottery timing of “High Profit Special Game” and “Low Profit Special Game” is a mode in which the lottery is executed simultaneously (for example, the lottery of the high profit special game and the low profit special game is referred to by referring to the same table based on one random number). However, it includes all of the modes that are executed at different timings, such as when a lottery for a high-profit special game is first drawn and the lottery for the low-profit special game is drawn using the same or different random numbers when the lottery is shifted to the lottery. To do. “The variable member is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal gaming state” means, for example, (1) “High probability lottery function” in which the lottery result by the variable member open state transition lottery means is likely to be won. (2) “Time shortening function” in which the time until the lottery result by the variable member open state transition lottery means is displayed is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, (3) Lottery by the variable member open state transition lottery means When the result is a win, it refers to one or any combination of “open extension function” in which the variable member is opened for a longer time than in the normal gaming state.

  According to the present invention (1), the falling lottery from the high-probability lottery state to the normal gaming state is executed in the variable winning opening that is open during the special game, and the low-profit special game is performed in the high-probability lottery state. When a game ball flows into a predetermined area in the variable winning opening at the time of (small hit), it is configured to drop the gaming state, so the drop lottery timing is low profit special game winning from before the change of identification information so far There is an effect that it is possible to add a new gameability that is completely different from the previous falling lottery, such that the timing at which the player is interested is changed. Further, according to the present invention (1), the two different game states, the high probability lottery state and the variable member easy-open state, are configured to execute the falling lottery separately in stages, so which function falls. Depending on how you do it, the game characteristics that follow will vary greatly, and you will be able to provide an unprecedented game characteristic, which will increase the fun of the game. For example, if it falls only in the variable member easy opening state, it becomes difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port which is easy to win the lottery for the transition to the low profit special game. Since the possibility of shifting to the low profit special game is reduced while the high probability lottery state is maintained, the possibility that the special game to be won next time becomes the high profit special game can be increased.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, since the fall of the two gaming states of the variable member easy opening state and the high probability lottery state are both mechanically executed, There is an effect that the player can visually recognize which kind of gaming state has fallen.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effects, although the opportunity for the falling lottery is mechanically executed, the type of gaming state to be dropped is configured to be executed by software. There is an effect that the equipment burden caused by arranging different predetermined areas for each species is reduced.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, when the high probability lottery state falls, the variable member easy-open state is configured to fall into the normal gaming state, so only the variable member easy-open state is provided. Providing a well-defined game content in which a high profit can be expected when falling, while a high probability lottery state (and variable member easy opening state) can not be expected when high falls. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The following best mode is a model in which two conventional first-class pachinko machines are mixed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Other game machines (for example, conventional first-class functions) It is also within the scope of the present invention when it is applied to two and one conventional type 2 game machine. In addition, it is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 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 first special figure starting port 2210, a second special figure starting port 2110, and a general game entrance 2410 in addition to a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports. A first grand prize opening 2120, a second big prize opening 2220, a first special symbol display device 2130, a second special symbol display device 2230, an effect display device 2310, a normal symbol display device 2420, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142. is set up. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first special figure starting port 2210 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the first game. As a specific configuration, the first special figure starting port 2210 includes a first entrance detection device 2211. Here, the first entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first special figure start port 2210, and the first special figure start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Is generated.

  Next, the second special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the second game. As a specific configuration, the second special figure starting port 2110 includes a second entrance detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the second entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second special figure start opening 2110, and the second special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Is generated. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the second special figure starting port 2110 and an open state where the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the first special figure starting port 2210 and the second special figure starting port 2110 are arranged in a position overlapping vertically, and the presence of the first special figure starting port 2210 is normal. As a result, the upper part of the second special figure starting port 2110 is closed. Then, as will be described later, during normal gaming, the second special figure starting port 2110 is configured so that almost no gaming ball enters.

  Next, the general entrance entrance 2410 includes an entrance detection device 2411. Here, the entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general entrance entrance 2410, and generates general entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Incidentally, the entry of a game ball into the general entrance entrance 2410 triggers a lottery to expand the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start entrance 2110.

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 which is a characteristic element of the present invention will be described. The first big winning opening 2120 is a winning opening which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142 which is opened when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 includes a first prize detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a first specific area 2123a provided in the first big prize opening 2120. The first normal area 2124a, the first specific area entrance detection device 2123 for detecting the entrance of the game ball into the first specific area 2123a, and the entrance of the game ball into the first normal area 2124a are detected. A first normal area entrance detection device 2124 for performing the operation, a first electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the first electric accessory 2122. Here, the first winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 2120, and generates first big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . The first specific area entry detection device 2123 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first specific area 2123a, and generates first specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The first normal area entry detection device 2124 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first normal area 2124a, and generates first normal area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The game balls that have passed through the first specific area 2123a and the first normal area 2124a will both pass through the first winning detection device 2123 thereafter. The first electric accessory 2122 changes the first big prize opening 2120 to a first big prize opening 2120 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the second big prize opening 2220, which is a characteristic element of the present invention, will be described. The second grand prize opening 2220 is a prize opening which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located below the first big prize opening 2120, which is open when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. is there. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 2220 includes a second prize detection device 2221 for detecting a game ball entry, and a second specific area 2223a provided in the second big prize opening 2220. And a second normal area 2224a, a second specific area entrance detection device 2223 for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second specific area 2223a, and the entrance of a game ball into the second normal area 2224a A second normal area entrance detecting device 2224 for performing the operation, a second electric combination 2222, and a big prize opening solenoid 12330 for opening and closing the second electric combination 2222. Here, the second winning detection device 2221 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second big winning opening 2220, and generates second big winning opening entrance information indicating the entering at the time of entering. . The second specific area entry detection device 2223 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second specific area 2223a, and generates second specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The second normal area entry detection device 2224 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second normal area 2224a, and generates second normal area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The game balls that have passed through the second specific area 2223a and the second normal area 2224a will both pass through the second prize detection device 2223 thereafter. The second electric accessory 2222 changes the second big prize opening 2220 to the second big prize opening 2220 in 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.

  Here, in this best mode, the functions of the first grand prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening are different. Specifically, with regard to the first grand prize opening 2120, (1) when special symbols are arranged in a predetermined manner (probability variation jackpot), an opening operation (opening) in which a player is substantially given a ball. (2-1) When the special symbols are arranged in a predetermined manner (sudden probability change big hit, small hit), the opening action (opening) in which the player is not substantially given a ball is opened. In the case of a small hit, if a game ball enters during the opening operation, a falling lottery (easy release state → Normal gaming state) is executed mechanically. On the other hand, regarding the second grand prize opening 2220, (2-2) when the special symbols are arranged in a predetermined manner (sudden probability variation big hit, small hit), the opening action is not substantially given to the player. (Open state for a short time) is executed, and in the case of a small hit, if a game ball enters during the opening operation, the lottery of the game state relating to the main game and the auxiliary game under a predetermined condition (Probability fluctuation game state + easy release state-> normal game state) is mechanically executed.

  In this best mode, there are two special winning openings that are opened in a special game. In this case, at least two “specific areas” are required in the special winning opening (this aspect will be described as a modified example).

  Next, the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) performs variable display and stop display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the first game (second game). . Specifically, the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) includes a first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display unit 2231) and a first special symbol display unit 2132. (Second special figure hold display unit 2232). Here, the first special figure hold display part 2132 (second special figure hold display part 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is a random number related to the first game (second game). This corresponds to the number of reservations (the number of fluctuations in special symbols that have not been executed). The first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first special symbol (second special symbol) has 10 types of “0” to “9”. The number and the “-” of the loss are displayed.

  Since the first special symbol (second special symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in the best mode, the size of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) is It is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is not displayed by giving the first special symbol (second special symbol) itself a directing role, an effect display device to be described later You may comprise so that a 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like 2310. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2310 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Specifically, the display control of the display control means 2323 forms an effect display area for decorative symbols and a reserved ball number display region related to both symbols on the screen. The effect display device 2310 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2420 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2420 includes a general map display unit 2421 and a general map hold display unit 2422. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, and decoration. Further, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls overall gaming operations such as lottery when entering the first special figure starting port 2210 (second special figure starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device 1000 that performs control directly related to the interests of the player), effect display control means 2320 that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2310 that gives interest to the game contents, and game entertainment An effect display device 2310 for displaying an effect that enhances the performance, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prize winning to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening to the upper ball tray 110 A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (storage ball) of the upper ball tray 110 are provided. A launching device 232 that launches one ball at a time into the work area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source for the pachinko gaming machine A power switch 292 which is an on / off switch is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the first game, second game, special game, auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 side. , Stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc. }, And a prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes. is doing.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number obtaining means 1120 for obtaining each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a first game content to be described later Random determination / second game content determination random number (winning random number), whether or not the winning lottery means 1135 for lottery is determined, and based on each random number, determine the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol Symbol content determining means 1140 for performing, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and each directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 Electric Chu Open / Close Control Unit 1160 for performing processing, special game control unit 1170 for controlling each special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the current game state regarding the first game and the second game A specific game control means 1180 for determining which gaming state to shift to, a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {eg, a state relating to the main game (normal gaming state, probability variation) Gaming state, special gaming state), auxiliary game state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbol, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (eg number of rounds) And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the information such as (award winning number information)}. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entry determination means 1110 is directed to a first special figure start opening entrance determination means 1111 and a second special figure start opening 2110 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start opening 2210. The second special figure start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered, and the general entrance entrance entrance for judging whether or not a game ball has flowed into the general entrance entrance 2410 Determination means 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire the first game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 2210, and according to the determination result, the random number ( For example, a first special figure random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a first winning random number, a first variation mode determination random number, a first special symbol determination random number, and the like, and a game ball entering the second special figure start port 2110 It is determined whether or not to acquire the second game content determination random number based on the ball, and the random number according to the determination result (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second special symbol determining random number, etc.) A second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for acquiring a normal symbol winning random number acquisition determination means 1123 for determining whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result. is doing.

  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 first game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is determined as a symbol. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the change permission is given, and the second game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the second special symbol change permission is not given. The second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted based on the determination result, Decide whether or not to temporarily store the normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is temporarily stored until the symbol variation permission is granted And a Prussian diagram holding means 1133 for holding the 憶 means 1133a. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. The first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag) and the success / failure lottery. It has an acceptance / rejection lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a first special symbol jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 that is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the first special symbol, and a small hit lottery regarding the first special symbol. The first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2, the second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3 referred to when the big special lottery table related to the second special symbol is performed, and the second special symbol And a second special figure small hitting lottery table 1135b-4 which is referred to when the small hitting lottery is performed. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table includes a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

Here, Table 1 shows the first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1, the first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2, the second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3, and the second special chart small lottery table 1135b-2. It is an example of a winning lottery table 1135b-4 (in the probability variation gaming state). As can be seen from Table 1, the winning probability per jackpot of the first special symbol is the same as the winning probability per jackpot of the second special symbol. The special winning probability of 2 special symbols is different (the winning probability of 2 special symbols is very high).

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 obtains the first special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first special symbol based on the acquired first game content determination random number, Based on the second game content determination random number (second random number), the second special symbol content determination means 1142 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determination means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content.

Here, the 1st special figure content determination means 1141 has the 1st special figure content determination lottery table 1141a referred when determining the stop symbol and fluctuation mode which concern on a 1st special symbol, The 1 special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, for the gaming state, for the normal gaming → the first special figure normal gaming state) Lottery table, probability variation game → first special figure probability variation game state lottery table). The second special figure content determination means 1142 has a second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the second special symbol. The special figure content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, for the gaming state, the normal game → the second special figure normal gaming state lottery). Table, probability variation game → second special figure probability variation game state lottery table). Further, the general content determination means 1143 has a general content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol, and the general content determination lottery table 1143a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → normal drawing normal lottery table, time reduction game → normal drawing time reducing lottery table). Here, Table 2 is an example of a first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a and a second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a (for big hits / small hits).

  Next, the display control means 1150 performs first control on the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first special symbol for a predetermined time. 1152, a second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling to stop and display the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 2231 of the second special symbol display device 2230 for a predetermined time, and a first special symbol When random numbers are temporarily stored in both the figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, the special symbol changes based on the random numbers temporarily stored in any random number hold means On the special figure hold release control means 1154 for determining whether to give priority to the normal symbol display unit 2421 of the normal symbol display device 2420, and to control to stop display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time. And a control unit 1153.

  Here, the first special figure control means 1151 further includes a first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141. Yes. The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second special figure control means 1152 further comprises second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. Yes. The second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1153 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time management means 1153a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2421 of the ordinary symbol display device 2420. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1153a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Whether the first special symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner (predetermined modes “A1” to “A3”) or whether the second special symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner (predetermined modes “B1” to “B3”). If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the special game transition condition is satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) Special game content determining means 1172 set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and a special game for executing a special game in which the first grand prize winning port 2122 or the second big prize winning port 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition. Game execution means 1173 , And a special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes related to a special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194.

Here, Table 3 is an example of the special game content reference table 1172a used in the best mode. As can be seen from Tables 2 and 3, when the special game (probability variation jackpot) resulting from the predetermined modes “A1” and “B1” is won, the first grand prize opening 2210 is opened, and the predetermined mode “A2” and If you win a special game (sudden probability change jackpot) attributed to “B2” and a special game (small bonus) attributed to the prescribed modes “A3” and “B3”, you will win a big prize determined by lottery The mouth is configured to open. Here, the content of the special game resulting from the predetermined modes “A2” and “B2” and the content of the special game resulting from the predetermined modes “A3” and “B3” are substantially the same (the appearance of the second big prize opening 2220 The opening mode is the same). In other words, even if only the open state of the big prize opening is viewed, it is not possible to distinguish whether the hit is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” refers to, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a special symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. .

  Here, in the best mode, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is relatively shortened during the time reduction compared to the non-time reduction (time reduction function). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The time saving in the best mode ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first special symbol and the number of changes in the second special symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the number of time reductions is subtracted for each change (stop) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes first game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the first game (game from the change of the first special symbol to the stop), Second game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second game (game from the change of the second special symbol to the stop), and temporarily stores the current game state in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for special game and special game for temporarily storing the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Game-related information temporary storage means 1194.

  Here, the first game state temporary storage means 1191 includes first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states relating to the first game, and a first special symbol ( The first special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information relating to the first special symbol in which the variation start condition is established.

  The second gaming state temporary storage unit 1192 includes a second flag temporary storage unit 1192a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various gaming states related to the second game, and a second special symbol (variation) And a second special symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the second special symbol for which the start condition is satisfied.

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1193a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol satisfying the variation start condition).

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripheral device 2000 includes a first gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the first game side, a second gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the second gaming side, and a first gaming side and a second gaming side. It has the 1st and 2nd game shared peripheral device which is a shared peripheral device, and the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 regarding an auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first gaming peripheral device includes a first special symbol starting port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying stoppage and variation of the first special symbol. Yes.

  Next, the second gaming peripheral device has a second special symbol starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second special symbol display device 2230 that can display the stop and change display of the second special symbol. ing.

  Next, the first and second game-use peripherals are in a closed state during a normal game, and are opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. In the case of a special game, the second grand prize winning port 2220 which is in an open state under a predetermined condition, and a stop display and change display of decorative symbols and a display showing the progress of the game during the special game are displayed. In addition, it has an effect display device 2310 that performs display related to the effect, and an effect display control means 2320 that manages all display control related to the effect. The production is related to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decoration symbol in a time synchronized manner with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. is there.

  Here, the effect display control means 2320 includes the display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various types of information from the main control apparatus 1000 side, and the above-mentioned display from the main control apparatus 1000 side, including the decorative pattern variation mode and stop pattern. Based on the information, display content determining means 2322 for determining the content of the effect, and display control means 2323 for performing effect display control on the effect display device 2310 according to the determination content of the display content determining means 2322. . Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the first game and the second game from the main controller 1000 side.

  Next, the display content determination means 2322, in addition to the above, particularly in relation to the present invention, an inter-round effect during a special game, or an effect after the end of all rounds after all unit games in the special game have ended. Also determine the contents.

  Next, the display control means 2323 controls the display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2310 and controls the stop display, displays the hold information related to the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2310, and various information related to the effects. It manages execution of temporary storage and the like (for example, various types of information regarding decorative designs that are changing, and on / off information of various flags).

  Lastly, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2400 has a general symbol entrance 2410 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the second special diagram starting port 2110, and a normal symbol display capable of stopping and displaying normal symbols. Device 2420.

  The first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main controller 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2310 is an effect display control means. 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320. means. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 10, main controller 1000 performs a winning process 10 for performing a process related to winning at a start gate (including a indirectly-entered baseball entrance gate) related to special game transition. Execute. Next, at step 12, the main controller 1000 determines whether or not the special game is in progress (that is, whether or not the special game related flag (special game transition permission flag, special game content determination flag, special game execution flag) is off. NO} is determined. In the case of Yes in step 12, the main control device 1000 executes the normal game control process in step 14 and proceeds to step 9000. On the other hand, if the answer is No in Step 12, the main controller 1000 executes a special game control process in Step 16 and proceeds to Step 9000. Next, at step 9000, main controller 1000 executes a fall control process. In step 5000, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) drives the prize ball payout apparatus 3000 to perform a predetermined prize ball payout process based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. Return to Step 10 again.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step 10 in FIG. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process. In step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general entrance entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the open entrance entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the general-purpose holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, whether or not the first special figure starting port entrance judging means 1111 receives the first special figure starting port entrance information from the first entrance detecting device 2211 of the first special figure starting port 2210. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first 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). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires the first game content determination random number. Next, in step 1312, the first special figure reservation unit 1131 stores the first game content determination random number in the first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1131 a together with information on what number of the reservation is made. Next, at step 1314, whether or not the second special figure starting port entrance judging means 1112 has received the second special figure starting port entrance information from the second entrance detecting device 2111 of the second special figure starting port 2110. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1316, in step 1318, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the second game content determination random number. Next, in step 1324, the second special figure holding means 1132 stores the second game content determination random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number is held, The process proceeds to the next process (step 12). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1314, and in the case of No in step 1314 and step 1316, the process proceeds to the next process (step 12).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 14 in FIG. First, in step 102, the special figure hold release control means 1154 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and confirms whether there is no hold of the second special symbol. In the case of Yes in step 102, main controller 1000 executes a first special symbol display process described later in step 1400 (1), and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 102, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second special symbol display process described later, and proceeds to step 1500. Thus, in the best mode, when there is a second special symbol holding ball, regardless of the existence of the first special symbol holding ball (even if the winning order is the first special symbol holding). Even before), priority is given to the suspension of the second special symbol. However, it may be configured such that the suspension is digested in the order of winning, not such priority digestion.

  Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (falling control process at step 9000).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first special symbol display process (second special symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. First, in step 1402, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the change is that the special game or the design is not changing.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the first special figure content determining means 1141 (second special figure content determining means 1142) is first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a (second special figure reservation information temporary storage). The first game content determination random number (second game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the means 1132a), is read. Next, in step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 uses the first game content determination random number (first winning random number) {second game content determining random number (second winning random number)} and the game state for the first special figure. Refer to the jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 and the first special figure small hit lottery table 1135b-2 (the second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3 and the second special figure small hit lottery table 1135b-4), and special A symbol winning / losing (big hit, small win) lottery is executed. In the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is first executed with reference to the big hit lottery table. When the big hit lottery is shifted, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table. 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 “win flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped.

  In step 1416, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) in the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). Referring to each lottery table, first game content determination random number (for example, first special symbol determination random number, first variation mode determination random number) {second game content determination random number (for example, second special symbol determination random number, second variation mode determination) Random number)} is determined based on the first special symbol (second special symbol) and the variation pattern, and these are temporarily stored in the first special graphic information temporary storage unit 1191b (second special graphic information temporary storage unit 1192b). Remember. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (the same applies to the following). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display content may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1300 produces and displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step 1416. It transmits to the control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1420, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time (the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) to the first special figure. It is set in the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). In step 1422, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display device 2230) of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230). 2 special figure display section 2231), the special symbol fluctuation display is started in accordance with the fluctuation mode stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b). Next, in step 1446, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). In step 1434, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1438, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) displays the first special symbol display unit 2131 (first special symbol display device 2130). The special symbol variation display on the second special figure display unit 2231) is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b) is confirmed and stopped. Display control as a symbol. Next, in step 1440, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). . In step 1442, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151 a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152 a) is changed to a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152 a- 1) is reset. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  If NO in step 1402, in step 1444, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) sets the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and the next process The process proceeds to (Special Game Operating Condition Determination Process 1500). In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special game operation condition determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining means 1171 causes the first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display unit 2231) of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed above has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1560, the special game content determination means 1172 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a probability variation jackpot (“A1” or “B1”). In the case of Yes in step 1560, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a (see Table 3 above) on the basis of the predetermined mode, so that the content of the special game is obtained. Is set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the process proceeds to step 1551. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1560, in step 1506, the special game content determination means 1172 determines the big winning opening to be opened by lottery and, based on the predetermined mode, the special game content reference table 1172a (the above table). 3), the contents of the special game (the determined winning prize opening pattern) are set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the process proceeds to step 1551. Next, in step 1551, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit (“A3” and “B3”). In the case of Yes in step 1551, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 sets the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. The power is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1507 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means). 1192a), the winning flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process in step 1200). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (electric chew drive determination process in step 1200). If NO in step 1551, the process proceeds to step 1507.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining unit 1143 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the general symbol content determination means 1143 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1153a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, or a normal game) based on the gaming state. Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1153 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133 a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the normal symbol, and the general-purpose control means. 1153 starts normal symbol variation display on the general diagram display unit 2421 after starting the common diagram variation management timer 1153a-1. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management unit 1153a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the universal map control unit 1153 finalizes and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal map content determination unit 1143 in the step 1216 on the universal map display unit 2421. In step 1228, the normal symbol control means 1153 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1238, in Steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 and at the same time the electric game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The Chu-opening flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 9000 fall control process).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (falling control process in step 9000).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 16 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. If YES in step 2102, in step 2104, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 2106 and step 2108, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag, and the process proceeds to step 2112. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2110, the special game execution means 1173 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 2110, the process proceeds to step 2112. In the case of No in step 2110, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (step 9000 fall control process).

  Next, in step 2112, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 2112, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 2156 without performing the processes of Steps 2113 to 2122 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2112, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 2113, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. (For example, as the opening pattern of the predetermined mode “A3”), the winning a prize opening determined by lottery is opened for 0.5 seconds → closed for 0.8 seconds → 0.5 Set the release pattern to release seconds). Next, in step 2116, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 2118, the special game execution means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 2120, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 2122, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and confirms which of the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 is to be opened. The first electric winning combination 2122 or the second electric winning combination 2222 of the first big winning opening 2120 or the second big winning opening 2220 is driven to open the first big winning opening 2120 or the second big winning opening 2220, and step 2123.

  Next, in step 2123, 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 effect display control means 2320 side. In step 2124, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 2124, the process proceeds to step 2128. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2124, in step 2126, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer) and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 2126, the process proceeds to step 2128, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (the fall control process in step 9000).

  Next, in step 2128, the special game executing means 1173 stops the driving of the first electric combination 2122 or the second electric combination 2222 in the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220, and the first The big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is closed. In step 2130, the special game executing means 1173 resets the special game timer 1174a. Next, in step 2132, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 2134, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, 15R in the case of the predetermined mode “A1”). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2134, in step 2136, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 2138, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2320 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (falling control process in step 9000). Even in the case of No in step 2134, the process proceeds to the next process (the fall control process in step 9000).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1191 to determine whether or not the current special game is a small hit (predetermined modes “A3” and “B3”). In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1660 to step 1664, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a, respectively. At the same time, a predetermined value (for example, “100”) is set as the time reduction counter value in the time reduction counter 1181a, and the process proceeds to the next process (the fall control process in step 9000). Even in the case of No in step 1656, the process proceeds to the next process (the fall control process in step 9000). Here, the reason for setting the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) on the first game side and the second game side is to ensure that the first game and the second game are in the same game state. Because. That is, in the case where the first game and the second game are in the normal game state, if the first game side wins the probability variation, the second game side also enters the probability variation game state after the special game ends. In the best mode, even if the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot are reached, it is not until the next jackpot, but only until the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times (100 times). Compared to the time, the electric accessory 2112 is likely to be in an open state, which is an “easy open state”.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the fall control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. The fall control process is generally performed when the game ball enters the first specific area 2123a of the first big prize opening 2120 in the probability variation game state and the easy release state, and only the game state related to the auxiliary game falls (the easy release state). On the other hand, if a game ball enters the second specific area 2223a of the second big prize opening 2220 in the probability variation gaming state and the easy opening state, the gaming state relating to the main game and the gaming state relating to the auxiliary game It is a process for falling. Here, the process will be specifically described. First, in step 9002, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 2123a of the first big winning opening 2120. In the case of Yes in step 9002, in step 9004 and step 9006, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the specific game flag (only the time shortening flag) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. At the same time, the time-count counter 1181a is reset (time-count counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9002, in step 9008, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 2223a of the second big prize opening 2220. In the case of Yes in step 9008, in step 9010 to step 9014, the specific game control means 1180 determines the specific game flag (probability variation flag, time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the time-count counter 1181a is reset (time-count counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). Even in the case of No in step 9008, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-board side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6700, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6900, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol design display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the display content determination means 2322 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and the table display content determination table. Referring to FIG. 5, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the effect display control unit 2320 temporarily stores the determined information in the corresponding area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit.

  It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2320 side (ie, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation display ratio on the effect display control means 2320 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6206, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and proceeds to the next processing. In addition, also in the case of No in step 6202, the process proceeds to the next process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and determines whether or not the “design content determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706 and step 6708, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the “design changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and “design content determination flag” Turn off. Next, in step 6710, the effect display control means 2320 starts the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2310 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means. .

  In step 6730, the effect display control unit 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2121a and determines whether or not a final display command is received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6730, in step 6732, the effect display control means 2320 displays the stop symbol of the decoration symbol according to the determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decoration symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means. Confirm display. In step 6734, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6900). .

  If No in step 6702, the process proceeds to step 6730. If No in steps 6704 and 6730, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6900).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game display control process according to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, in step 6902, the display control means 2323 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the display control means 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and has received a special game start signal (see step 2104 in FIG. 13) from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906 and step 6908, the display control means 2323 turns on the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and on the effect display device 2310. Make a jackpot start display. In step 6910, the display control means 2323 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2310 based on the game information sequentially received from the main control device 1000 side in step 2123 (predetermined mode). (Displayed only for “A1” and “B1”). Here, when the winning symbol is the predetermined mode A2, A3, B2, or B3, when the number of rounds is displayed, it is determined whether the current hit is “per sudden change” or “small hit”. Therefore, in the case of these winning symbols, the round number display or the like is not executed in the processing. Next, in Step 6912, the display control means 2323 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2121a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6912, in step 6914, the display control means 2323 performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6916, the display control means 2323 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6200). If NO in step 6902, the process proceeds to step 6910. If NO in step 6904 and step 6912, the process proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display content determination process 6200 (1)}.

  Next, “falling”, which is a characteristic action of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Here, (1) is the second special symbol, after winning a small hit, the second big winning opening 2220 is opened by lottery, and the game ball has entered the second specific area 2223a of the second big winning opening 2220. In the case (2), the first special winning opening 2120 is opened by lottery after winning the small bonus with the second special symbol, and the game ball enters the first specific area 2123a of the first large winning opening 2120 , (3) is the second special symbol, after winning the sudden probability variation jackpot, the second big prize opening 2220 is opened by lottery, and the game ball entered the second specific area 2223a of the second big prize opening 2220 In the case of (4), after winning a sudden probability variation jackpot with the second special symbol, the first grand prize opening 2120 is opened by lottery, and the game ball enters the first specific area 2223a of the first big prize opening 2120. If so, each is shown. Hereinafter, aspects of (1) to (4) will be described in detail. In the drawings, the normal symbol variation start timing is the same as the specific game start timing immediately after the end of the special game, but this is only done in this way from the viewpoint of simplifying the contents of the drawing.

  First, the mode (1) will be described. After the special game related to the probability variation jackpot, the game state relating to the main game shifts to the “probability variation game state” (the “probability variation flag” is turned on), and the game state relating to the auxiliary game is changed to the “easy release state”. Transition (the “time reduction flag” is turned on). The same applies to (2) to (4) described later. Next, immediately after the end of the special game, there is no hold related to the second special symbol. Therefore, the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 2131, but the second special symbol is displayed during the variation. Since the electric accessory 2112 of the start port 2110 is in an open state (because it is “easy to open”), a game ball enters the second special figure start port 2110. In the multi-function device, the change in the symbol (second special symbol) based on the ball entering the second special diagram starting port 2110 has priority (see FIG. 8). As long as it is in the “state”, the game based on the second special symbol variation is basically executed. Under such circumstances, the second special winning opening 2220 is opened by lottery upon receiving a small win in the second variation of the second special symbol. Then, since the game ball has entered the second specific area 2223a, the game state relating to the main game and the game state relating to the auxiliary game respectively fall (from the probability variation game state to the normal game state, from the easy release state to the non-easy release state).

  Next, the mode (2) will be described. Here, since the first half of the aspect of (2) (until the variation of the second special symbol) is the same as the aspect of (1), it will be explained from the second half. First, a small winning winning at the second variation of the second special symbol is received, and the first big prize opening 2120 is opened by lottery. And since the game ball entered into the 1st specific area | region 2123a, only the game state regarding auxiliary | assistant game falls (an easy open state to a non-easy open state). Thus, when the gaming state relating to the auxiliary game falls, the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 becomes difficult to be in the open state, and as a result, the first special symbol based on the entrance of the first special figure starting port 2210 exclusively. There will be only fluctuations. Furthermore, since the gaming state related to the main game has not fallen, the situation where the possibility of falling is relatively low compared to the time of the second special symbol change (the situation where the possibility of winning a small hit is relatively low) ), The game will be executed.

  Next, the aspect (3) will be described. Here, since the first half of the aspect of (3) (up to the variation of the second special symbol) is the same as the aspect of (1), it will be explained from the second half. First, the second chance of winning a sudden probability change at the second change of the second special symbol is received, and the second big prize opening 2220 is opened by lottery. Since the game ball has entered the second specific area 2223a, it seems to the player that the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game have fallen, but internally, the game state related to the main game. Neither the gaming state related to the auxiliary game nor the gaming state related to the auxiliary game is changed from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state after the sudden probability variation jackpot is over. Transition). As described above, since the game ball appears to have entered the second specific area 2223a after appearance of a small hit, the player recognizes that the player has fallen and is disappointed. In such a negative psychological situation of the player, the gaming state related to the main game and the gaming state related to the auxiliary game again become the specific gaming state after the special game ends, so the joy due to the fact that the gaming state did not fall is greater The player can feel it.

  Next, the aspect (4) will be described. Here, since the first half of the aspect of (4) (until the variation of the second special symbol) is the same as the aspect of (1), it will be explained from the second half. First, a sudden probability variation jackpot winning at the second variation of the second special symbol is received, and the first grand prize opening 2120 is opened by lottery. Since the game ball has entered the first specific area 2123a, it seems to the player that the game state related to the auxiliary game has fallen, but neither the game state related to the main game nor the game state related to the auxiliary game falls (suddenly. After the probability variation jackpot ends, the gaming state related to the main game shifts from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state, and the gaming state related to the auxiliary game shifts from the non-easy release state to the easy release state). As described above, since the game ball appears to have entered the first specific area 2123a after appearance of a small hit, the player recognizes that the probability variation state has shifted to a state in which it is difficult to fall, and feels joy. . Under such a player's positive psychological situation, the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game again become the specific game state after the special game ends, so only the game state related to the auxiliary game did not fall The player can feel the disappointment more greatly.

  According to this best mode, the falling lottery from the high probability lottery state to the normal game state is executed in the variable winning opening that is open during the special game, and the low profit special game (small When a game ball flows into a predetermined area in the variable winning opening at the time of winning, the game state is configured to fall, so the fall lottery timing will change from before the change of identification information until the low profit special game win Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to add a new gameability that is completely different from the conventional falling lottery, such as the timing at which the player is interested. In addition, the two different game states, the high-probability lottery state and the variable member easy-open state, are configured to execute the falling lottery separately step by step. Unlikely, it has the effect of providing an unprecedented game and enhancing the fun of the game. For example, if it falls only in the variable member easy opening state, it becomes difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port which is easy to win the lottery for the transition to the low profit special game. Since the possibility of shifting to the low profit special game is reduced while the high probability lottery state is maintained, the possibility that the special game to be won next time becomes the high profit special game can be increased.

  Furthermore, since both of the two gaming state falls, the variable member easy-open state and the high-probability lottery state, are configured to be executed mechanically, the player can determine what kind of gaming state has fallen. There is an effect that it can be visually recognized.

  Furthermore, when the high probability lottery state falls, the variable member easy-open state is also configured to fall into the normal game state, so that if only the variable member easy-open state falls, a high profit can be expected. When the high-probability lottery state (and the variable member easy-open state) falls, it is possible to provide a sharp game content that a high profit cannot be expected.

  Next, a first modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, in the case of sudden probability fluctuation jackpots and small wins, the winning prize opening to be opened is determined by lottery. Also good. In the following, the description will be focused on the differences from the best mode in the present modification.

First, Table 4 shows an example of the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a and the second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a (for big hits / small hits) used in this modification example, and the special game content reference table 1172a An example is shown in Table 5. As can be seen from Tables 4 and 5, even if the special game attributes of the special symbols are the same, the special winning opening to be opened is different when the predetermined mode is different. Specifically, when the special game (small win) resulting from the predetermined mode “B3-1” is won, the first big prize opening 2120 is opened, and the special game (small) resulting from the predetermined mode “B3-2” is opened. In the case of winning, the second big prize opening 2220 is opened.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification, relating to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. Therefore, only the difference from the processing in the best mode will be described. In the case of Yes in step 1502-2, in step 1504-2, the condition determination unit 1171 displays the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol). The special symbols displayed on the first special figure display unit 2131 (second special figure display unit 2231) of the display device 2230) are displayed in predetermined modes ("A1" to "A3-2", "B1" to "B3-2"). ]) To determine whether or not the vehicle has stopped. In the case of Yes in Step 1504-2, in Step 1505-2, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a (Table 5 above) on the basis of the predetermined mode, and thereby Set the contents of the game (for example, in the case of “A3-1”, set the opening pattern that the first grand prize opening 2120 is opened for 0.5 seconds → closed for 0.8 seconds → opened for 0.5 seconds) Control goes to step 1551-2.

  Next, a second modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, a specific area where only the gaming state related to the auxiliary game falls, and a specific area where the gaming state related to the main game and the gaming state related to the auxiliary game fall are provided inside separate big prize openings. However, there is one specific area inside one big prize opening, and when the game ball enters the specific area, only the game state related to the auxiliary game falls or the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game It may be configured to determine by lottery whether the game state (or game state relating to the main game) is to be dropped. In the following, the description will be focused on the differences from the best mode in the present modification.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the special winning opening 2120 which is a characteristic element of this modification will be described. The big winning opening 2120 is a winning opening that is in the open state when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops in a predetermined manner and is located above the out port 142. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 includes a winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a specific area 2123a and a normal area 2124a provided in the large winning opening 2120, and a specific area. A specific area entrance detection device 2123 for detecting entry of a game ball into the 2123a, a normal area entrance detection device 2124 for detecting entry of a game ball into the normal region 2124a, and an electric accessory 2122 And a 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 big winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The specific area 2123a relates to a game state related to the main game and a game state related to the auxiliary game (or a specific game state) or an auxiliary game based on a result of a falling lottery to be described later when a game ball enters in the probability varying game state and the easy release state. It is an area (entrance entrance) where only the state falls. Note that processing (falling control processing) when a game ball enters the specific area 2123a will be described later. The specific area entry detection device 2123 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area 2123a, and generates specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The normal area entry detection device 2124 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the normal area 2124a, and generates normal area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

  Next, functional features of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The specific game control means 1180 in the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example is for determining by lottery whether to drop the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game or only the game state related to the auxiliary game. A falling lottery control means 1182 is further provided.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a fall control process, which is one of characteristic processes of the present modification example, related to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002-3, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 2123 a of the big prize opening 2120. In the case of Yes in Step 9002-3, in Step 9016-3, the fall lottery control means 1182 falls whether the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game are dropped or only the game state related to the auxiliary game is dropped. Make a lottery. In the case of Yes in step 9018-3, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the lottery result is “falling only the game state relating to the auxiliary game (common figure)”. In the case of Yes in step 9018-3, in step 9004-3 and step 9006-3, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the second flag temporary storage means 1192a. At the same time, the time-count counter 1181a is reset (time-count counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 9018-3, that is, in the case where the lottery result is “the game state relating to the main game and the game state relating to the auxiliary game has fallen”, the specific game control is executed in Step 9010-3 to Step 9014-3. The means 1180 turns off the specific game flag (probability fluctuation flag / time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the second flag temporary storage means 1192a and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction counter value). = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). Even in the case of No in step 9002-3, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  In this modified example, it is determined by lottery which kind of gaming state is to be dropped when a game ball enters a specific area, but the lottery timing of which kind of gaming state is to be dropped is not necessarily specified. It is not limited when entering the area. For example, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 2210 or the second special figure starting port 2110, the above lottery may be executed together with the winning lottery (or when the winning lottery is won) Only the aforementioned lottery may be executed).

  According to the present modification example, although the opportunity for the falling lottery is mechanically executed, the type of gaming state to be dropped is configured to be executed in software, so the predetermined area that is different for each type There is an effect that the equipment burden due to the arrangement of the equipment is reduced.

  Next, a third modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, a specific area where only the gaming state related to the auxiliary game falls, and a specific area where the gaming state related to the main game and the gaming state related to the auxiliary game fall are provided in separate big winning openings. However, you may comprise so that these specific area | regions may be provided in the inside of one big winning opening. In the following, the description will be focused on the differences from the best mode in the present modification.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the special winning opening 2120 which is a characteristic element of the present modification example will be described. The big winning opening 2120 is a winning opening that is in the open state when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops in a predetermined manner and is located above the out port 142. Specifically, the big winning opening 2120 includes a winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a first specific area 2123a-1 provided in the big winning opening 2120, a second specific To the area 2123a-2 and the normal area 2124a, the first specific area entrance detection device 2123-1 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first specific area 2123a-1, and the second specific area 2123a-2 A second specific area entrance detection device 2123-2 for detecting the entrance of the game ball of the player, a normal area entrance detection device 2124 for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the normal area 2124a, An object 2122 and a special 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 big winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The first specific area 2123a-1 is an area (entrance entrance) where only a state relating to the auxiliary game falls when a game ball enters in the probability-variable game state and the easy release state. The second specific region 2123a-2 is a region (entrance entrance) where the game state related to the main game and the game state related to the auxiliary game fall when a game ball enters in the probability varying game state and the easy release state. The first specific area entry detection device 21123-1 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first specific area 2123 a-1, and the first specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry is obtained. Generate. The second specific area entry detection device 2123-2 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second specific area 2123a-2, and the second specific area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry is obtained. Generate. The normal area entry detection device 2124 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the normal area 2124a, and generates normal area entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

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 winning 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 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. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a normal game control 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 the first special symbol display process (second special symbol display process) on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of 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. 11 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 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. 13 is a flowchart of special game control processing 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 the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game 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 the fall control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 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. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a fall 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. 25 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention.

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1121 First special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 Universal figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1135 Random lottery means 1160 Electric chew opening / closing control means 1161 Condition determination means 1170 Special game control means 1172 Special game Contents determining means 1180 Specific game control means 1182 Falling lottery control means 2110 Second special figure starting port 2112 Electric accessory 2120 First big prize opening 2123a First specific area 2210 First special figure starting hole 2220 Second big prize opening 2223a First 2 specific area 2410

Claims (4)

A first start opening where game balls can enter,
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on the game ball entering the first starting port;
Based on the first random number, a first special game transfer lottery means for drawing whether to shift to either a high profit special game or a low profit special game;
A second starting port where a game ball can enter,
A variable member attached to the second starting port and capable of taking an open state and a closed state, and in the open state, a game ball can enter the second starting port, and the closed state At the time, a variable member configured such that a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter the second starting port,
A second random number obtaining means for obtaining a second random number based on a game ball entering the second starting port;
Based on the second random number, a second special game transfer lottery means for drawing whether to shift to either a high profit special game or a low profit special game;
A third start opening where game balls can enter,
A third random number obtaining means for obtaining a third random number based on the game ball entering the third starting port;
Based on the third random number, the variable member open state transition lottery means for performing the lottery transition to the open state of the variable member,
One or a plurality of variable prize opening that can take an open state and a closed state, wherein at least a part of the one or a plurality of variable prize openings is a specific variable prize opening having a predetermined area;
If the lottery result of the transition to the high profit special game by the first special game transition lottery means or the second special game transition lottery means is a win, either one or a plurality of variable winning awards is opened. While performing a high-profit special game consisting of a plurality of unit games, if the lottery result to the low-profit special game by the first special game transition lottery means or the second special game transition lottery means is a win, A special game control means for executing a low profit special game consisting of a single unit game with a specific variable prize opening opened, and for controlling execution of the special game;
Variable member opening / closing control means for changing the variable member from the closed state to the open state when the lottery result of the shift to the open state by the variable member open state transition lottery means is a win;
In some cases or always, after the high-profit special game is finished, the variable member easy-open state control means for setting the variable member in the open state relatively easily in the open state as compared with the normal game state. When,
In some cases or always, after the high profit special game is finished, the transfer lottery probability to the high profit special game by the first special game transfer lottery means and the second special game transfer lottery means is in the normal game state. High probability lottery state control means for setting a higher probability lottery state than
Under a situation where the gaming state is the high probability lottery state and the variable member easy opening state, when a game ball flows into the predetermined area in the specific variable winning award during the low profit special game, A pachinko gaming machine having gaming state fall control means for setting the variable member easy opening state to the normal gaming state and setting the high-probability lottery state to the normal gaming state under a second situation. The predetermined areas are a first predetermined area and a second predetermined area;
The first predetermined area and the second predetermined area are present in different specific variable winning awards,
The pachinko gaming machine draws lots as to whether the specific variable prize opening having the first predetermined area and the specific variable prize opening having the second predetermined area are opened as the contents of the low profit special game It further has a special game content determination means determined in
The gaming state fall control means, when the gaming state is the high probability lottery state and the variable member easy opening state, a gaming ball flows into the first predetermined area of the specific variable winning opening during the low profit special game In this case, when the variable member easy-open state is set to the normal game state, and a game ball flows into the second predetermined area of the specific variable prize opening during the low profit special game, the high probability lottery state is set to the normal game state. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, which is in a state.   When the gaming ball falls into the predetermined area in the specific variable prize opening at the time of the low profit special game, the gaming state fall control means determines whether the variable member easy opening state or the high probability lottery state is the normal gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a fall target game state lottery means for lottery.   The pachinko game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming state fall control means sets the variable member easy opening state to the normal gaming state when the high probability lottery state is set to the normal gaming state. Machine.

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