JP2009261529A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an unprecedented novel method of announcement without a risk of causing a player worrying about the game state to feel annoyance, in a Pachinko game machine of such a type that the game state is concealed just after the termination of a special game and that the game state is announced if a prescribed condition is satisfied. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine comprises: a first state announcement presentation executing part capable of executing a first state announcement presentation which announces or suggests a lottery game state; a first state announcement presentation content determining means for determining the content of the first state announcement presentation based on the lottery game state after termination of the special game; and a first state announcement presentation control means for controlling the first state announcement presentation executing part to execute the first state announcement presentation determined by the first state announcement presentation content determining means independently from the variation of identification information for a prescribed period of time after termination of the special game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention acquires a random number based on the game ball entering the starting port, and when the random number is a winning value, the game shifts to a special game advantageous to the player, and after the special game ends, With regard to a pachinko machine that can enter a high-probability lottery game state that is easy to transition, in particular, a pachinko machine that conceals the gaming state immediately after the end of the special game and notifies the gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It relates to gaming machines.

The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the starting port. When the game stops with a winning symbol (for example, “7”), a model called “digital patch” of the type that shifts to a special game that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state (the conventional “first” Seed game machine)). Here, in many models, after the special game based on the winning symbol is finished as the winning symbol, the “normal winning symbol” that returns to the normal gaming state again, and after the special game based on the winning symbol is finished. There are “symbol per probability variation” and “symbol per time reduction” that shift to a specific gaming state that is easier to shift to a special game than the normal gaming state. Then, a normal pachinko gaming machine notifies whether or not to shift to the specific game state after the special game is finished, before the start of the special game, during the special game, or after the special game is over and after a predetermined period.
JP 2004-337366 A JP2006-110079

  Here, paying attention to the type to be notified after the lapse of a predetermined period after the special game is over, as a typical notification method in the type, there is a method to notify after a special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). (For example, patent documents 1 and 2). However, in the notification method, it is necessary to change the special symbol a predetermined number of times in order to determine the gaming state, so there is a risk that the player who is concerned about the gaming state may feel annoyed. Furthermore, after the special symbol variation has been completed a predetermined number of times, the gaming state is surely known, which may reduce the gaming preferences. Therefore, the present invention provides a player who is interested in the game state in a pachinko gaming machine of the type that keeps the game state secret immediately after the end of the special game and informs the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is an object of the present invention to provide an unprecedented new notification method that does not cause annoyance.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
Random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a random number based on a game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141) for determining stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol) based on the random number;
When the variation start condition of the identification information (special symbol) is satisfied, the identification information display control for controlling to display the stop identification information after the variation display is performed on the identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) Means (special drawing display control means 1151);
When the stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game control means (special game control means 1170) for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player;
Under a predetermined condition, after the special game is over, to a specific game state (high probability lottery game state in which the special game transfer lottery probability is higher than in the normal game state) that is more easily transferred to the special game than in the normal game state. A plurality of game state transition control means (specific game control means 1180) for executing the transition control of the normal game state and the specific game state (the normal game state and the high-probability lottery game state having different special game transition lottery probabilities) In a pachinko gaming machine having a lottery gaming state of
The pachinko machine is
A first state notification effect executing unit {effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143)} capable of executing a first state notification effect indicating or indicating a lottery gaming state;
First state notification effect content determination means (battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1) for determining the content of the first state notification effect based on the gaming state after the end of the special game;
After the special game is over, the first state notification effect determined by the state notification effect content determination means (battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1) is independent of the variation of the identification information (special symbol). The first state notification effect execution unit {effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143)} further includes first state notification effect control means (battle effect display control means 2153f) for performing control for a predetermined time. This is a pachinko machine. During the first state notification effect period, it is desirable that the player is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to identify which lottery game state has been entered.

  According to the present invention (2), the first state notification effect control means (battle effect display control means 2153f) is configured to execute the identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141) during execution of the first state notification effect. When the predetermined mode is selected as stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol), the first state notification effect is terminated, and an effect of notifying or suggesting the transition to the special game is executed. It is a pachinko gaming machine of the invention (1).

  According to the present invention (3), the first state notification effect content determination means (battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1) ends the change of the identification information as the effect to notify or suggest the transition to the special game. It is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (2), which selects an effect that ends substantially at the same timing.

  In the present invention (4), the identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141) displays the identification information display when the predetermined mode is selected as stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein a time longer than the production time of the first state notification effect is selected as the variable display time in the unit (special drawing display unit 2131).

In the present invention (5), the pachinko gaming machine
A second state notification effect execution unit capable of executing a second state notification effect indicating or suggesting the current gaming state;
When the game-related signal is detected after the end of the first state notification effect, second state notification effect control means for controlling the second state notification effect to be executed by the second state notification effect execution unit under a specific condition. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (4), further comprising (game state information notification control means 2153g).

  The present invention (6) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (5), wherein the specific condition is a case where the current gaming state is not correctly reported in the first state notification effect.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “Pitch” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings that are awarded by the winning balls but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, including so-called “through-chuckers” and winning holes. . The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like (for example, special designs). “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and it is a so-called “basic random number” that affects the game result. ”, Specifically,“ winning random number ”related to the transition of special games,“ variation mode determination random number ”for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol,“ design determination random number for determining the stop symbol ” “A winning design determination random number” that determines whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, a probability-changing game) after a special game. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, and the like, and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining the stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, determining the special symbol directly from the random number and determining the decorative symbol from the special symbol). The “change start condition” indicates that the identification information is not changing or is not in a special game. “First state notification effect” and “second state notification effect” are all indications (visual), sound (hearing), vibration (tactile), etc. that can be recognized by the player through the five senses. Refers to the production. Here, the “production” is not particularly limited in content, and for example, even if it has a story (for example, a moving image or a still image), it may simply turn on the lamp, Although this is not limited, it is normally executed by a sub control device different from the main control device. “In an independent form” refers to a form in which the first state notification effect is executed without depending on the fluctuation of the identification information (without synchronization). “Game-related signal” refers to a signal issued from a gaming machine when a game is actually being executed. For example, a signal related to a steering operation by a player, a passing signal to any winning a prize, a player The operation of the sub input button can be exemplified. Each element described in the claims and the specification only needs to have an element having a specified function, and one element may have a plurality of functions. For example, the “first state notification effect execution unit” and the “second state notification effect execution unit” function as the “first state notification effect execution unit” when executing the first state notification effect. When executing the notification effect, it may be one state notification effect execution unit that functions as a “second state notification effect execution unit”. The “specific game state that is easy to shift to the special game” is not particularly limited as long as the expected value of the shift to the special game state per unit time is larger than that in the normal game state. With regard to (special symbols), a high-probability lottery gaming state in which the special game transition lottery probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, a time reduction gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is generally shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and auxiliary games With regard to (ordinary symbols), a high-probability lottery game state in which the winning probability of normal symbols is higher than that in the normal gaming state, a time-reduced gaming state in which the variation time of the normal symbols is generally shorter than in the normal gaming state, or normal An open extension state in which the opening time of the variable member that is in the open state by winning the symbol can be given as a relatively long time (including combinations thereof). Furthermore, the “lottery game state” refers to any game state in which a lottery for transitioning to a special game is executed, and not only two states, a normal game state and a specific game state, but also a plurality of different specific game states. Things may be present. For example, (1) a state in which a high probability lottery gaming state continues until the next jackpot and a state in which a high probability lottery gaming state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, only 10 times) coexist, or (2) a predetermined number of times ( (E.g. 50 times), a state where the normal symbol high-probability lottery game state continues and a state where the normal symbol high-probability lottery game state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) less than the predetermined number of times. Can be mentioned. In this case, (1) the battle performance result may be bad in the case of a normal game, and the battle performance result may be good in the case of a specific game. It is good also as a thing with a bad effect result, and a good battle effect result of a specific game with a higher profit state.

  According to the present invention (1), after the special game is completed, the first state notification effect for notifying or suggesting the game state is executed in a manner independent of the variation of the identification information. As a result of eliminating the need to change the special symbol a predetermined number of times when determining the state, the player can be released from the annoyance that the special symbol must be changed a predetermined number of times, and the player is concerned about the gaming state Has an effect that it is possible to build a situation where it is possible to concentrate on the effect that only the first state notification effect needs to be viewed.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, when a predetermined mode is determined as stop identification information, an effect that informs or suggests a shift to a special game is executed. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the inconsistency of the production that may be caused by the execution of the first state notification production independently of the fluctuation of information.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, when a predetermined mode is determined as stop identification information, an effect that notifies or suggests the transition to a special game (executed instead of the first state notification effect) Since the end timing of the production) and the variation end timing of the identification information are substantially the same, there is an effect that it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity caused by a conflict between the two.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effect, when a predetermined mode is determined as stop identification information, the variation time of the identification information is set to be equal to or longer than the first state effect notification effect time, Since the predetermined mode is configured to stop after the end of the one-state effect notification effect, it is possible to prevent the inconsistency of the effect that may occur when the first state notification effect is executed independently of the change in the identification information. There is an effect.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above-described effect, the second state notification effect that notifies or suggests the gaming state is executed even after a predetermined result is obtained by the first state notification effect. Therefore, even if the gaming state notification (or suggestion) by the first state notification effect is missed or the current gaming state is not correctly notified, the gaming state notification (or suggestion) by the second state notification effect ) Has the effect of allowing the player to correctly recognize the current gaming state. Further, since the execution timing of the second state notification effect is set when the game-related signal is detected, the game state is not notified to the player who is not executing the game when the game is not executed at all. It also has the effect of prompting. Furthermore, since the correct gaming state is notified by the player's operation, emotion transfer to the notification result can be expected.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the effects described above, the second state notification effect is configured to be executed when the current gaming state is not correctly notified in the first state notification effect. Even if the normal state is informed or suggested in the first state notification effect, there is a possibility that the high probability lottery game state may be notified in the second state notification effect. There is an effect that it is possible to continue to the two-state notification effect.

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

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill and various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a special figure entrance ball detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 2113 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the special figure entry detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 changes to a special drawing start port 2110 between a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

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

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning opening 2120 is a winning position corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. As a specific configuration, the big prize opening 2120 includes a prize detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2123 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Prepare. Here, the winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

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

  In addition, since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 is a display means for mainly performing change display and stop display of the effect image including the decoration symbol A, the decoration symbol B, and the background image that change and stop in conjunction with the normal symbol / special symbol. is there. Here, as will be described later, the variation / stop of the decorative symbol A is completely synchronized with those of the normal symbol, and the variation / stop of the decorative symbol B is completely synchronized with those of the special symbol, and the background image is varied / stopped. Is synchronized with normal and special symbols under certain circumstances. Specifically, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing A display unit 2141a, a drawing B display unit 2141b, a drawing A hold display unit 2142a, a drawing B hold display unit 2142b, and a background image display unit. 2143. Here, the drawing A display unit 2141a (drawing B display unit 2141b) displays, for example, moving images of a plurality of rows of decorative symbol A variations (decorative symbol B variations) simulating a game of a slot machine on the screen. Next, the drawing A hold display part 2142a (drawing B hold display part 2142b) is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with the hold lamps of normal symbols (special symbols). Next, the background image display unit 2143, as will be described in detail later, a first-stage background image effect corresponding to a normal symbol (decorative symbol A) and a second-stage background image corresponding to a special symbol (decorative symbol B). This is a display unit in which a production is combined organically and a single production is developed as a whole. Here, “a grouped production as a whole” is not limited to a production with a story, but can be recognized as if it is a production as a whole, such as reach + development superreach. Good. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. In this case, for example, when the present invention is realized with a mechanical drum, normal reach is executed as the first stage effect, and super reach is performed as the second stage effect. It is possible to include a mode of executing a fluctuation and a slow fluctuation).

  Here, regarding the notation of each symbol, in the following explanation, the normal symbol is a combination of English lowercase letters and the number 1 like “a1”, and the special symbol is English lowercase letters and the number 2 like “a2”. , A decorative symbol A corresponding to a normal symbol is a combination of an English capital letter and a number 1 like "A1", and a decorative symbol B corresponding to a special symbol is an English capital letter and a number 2 like "A2" Each of them will be expressed as a combination. In addition, as in the case of “a1” and “A1”, “a2”, and “A2”, when the English portion is the same except that it is an uppercase letter and a lowercase letter, the symbols correspond to each other. Means that. For example, the normal symbol “a1” corresponds to “A1” of the decorative symbol A, and the special symbol “a1” corresponds to “A2” of the decorative symbol B. The notation should be recognized as a symbol code, and is not necessarily the same as the actual display. For example, as described above, the special symbol is displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols not being executed).

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

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

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game / auxiliary game, and various information for the game peripheral device 2000 {for example, a stop symbol information related to a special symbol and a normal symbol, a special symbol Attribute information (such as per probability change, per time shortening variation, loss), information related to variation patterns related to special symbols and normal symbols (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal , Hold information, etc.}, information transmission means 1200 for controlling transmission control of prize balls, and prize ball payout determination means 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 1300.

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

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

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

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

  Next, when the special symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, the hold control means 1130 stores the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, When the normal symbol variation based on the acquired normal symbol winning random number is not permitted, the normal symbol holding unit 1132 for storing the random number in the general symbol holding information temporary storage unit 1132a is provided. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to shift to a special game if it is a win as a result of the special symbol's success / failure lottery (for example, internally turns on a special per game flag) 1135a, an electric chew release determining means 1135b for determining whether or not to release the electric accessory 2112 (for example, turning on the universal symbol flag flag internally) if the result is that the normal symbol wins or loses, and a special symbol And a special figure success / failure lottery table 1135c that is referred to when performing the success / failure lottery, and a normal illustration success / failure lottery table 1135d that is referred to when performing the success / failure lottery of normal symbols. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, the special figure determination lottery table 1135c includes a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state and the time-reduced gaming state and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state. In addition, the normal-use lottery table 1135d includes a low-probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state and a high-probability lottery table used in the time-saving gaming state and the probability variation game. Here, Table 1 is an example of the normal-use winning / losing lottery table 1135d (in the normal gaming state).

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

Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of special symbol success / failure, gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, regarding gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → special diagram normal gaming state, probability variation game → special game) Figure random fluctuation game state lottery table, time reduction game → special figure time reduction game state lottery table). Furthermore, the common figure content determination means 1142 has a general figure content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to a normal symbol, and the general figure content determination lottery table 1142a. Is equipped with various winning tables that vary depending on the normal symbol success / failure result, gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, regarding gaming state, normal game → normal drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → (Lottery table for shortening the usual time) Here, Table 2 is an example of the special drawing content determination lottery table 1141a, and Table 3 is an example of the general drawing content determination lottery table 1142a.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for controlling to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

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

Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening / closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, When the conditions for opening and closing the object 2112 are satisfied, the electric chew opening pattern determining means 1163 for setting the opening pattern of the electric accessory 2112 in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and the special figure starting port 2110 And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112. Furthermore, the electric chew opening pattern determination means 1163 further includes an electric chew opening pattern determination table 1163a that is referred to when determining an opening pattern. Here, Table 4 is an example of the electric chew release pattern determination table 11163a.

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

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in the best mode, the number of time reductions is 8, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared to the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extension extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (release time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently changing (a special symbol that satisfies a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

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

  Next, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Display related to the effect, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, and a stop and variable indication of a decorative symbol, and a display indicating the progress of the game during the special game. An effect display device 2140 and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect are provided.

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

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

  Next, the display control means 2153 is a decoration that performs control related to the variable display and stop display of the decorative symbol A (decorative symbol B) on the drawing A display unit 2141a (illustration B display unit 2141b) of the effect display device 2140. The symbol display control means 2153a and the drawing hold information display control means 2153b for controlling all the display processing of the hold information on the drawing A hold display portion 2142a (drawing B hold display portion 2142b) of the effect display device 2140. And background image display control means 2153e that controls all control related to background image display, battle effect display control means 2153f that controls all control related to battle effect display, and game state information notification that controls all control related to game state information notification. Control means 2153g and effect display related information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect And 153d, the has.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2153a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

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

Next, the background image display control means 2153e determines the first-stage background image effect display contents based on the normal symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, the main side information. There is background image display content determination means 2153e-1 for determining the second stage background image effect display contents based on the special symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 2151a. Yes. Further, the background image display content determination means 2153e-1 determines the background image display content determination lottery table 2153e-1 for reference when determining the first stage background image effect display contents and the second stage background image effect display contents. -1. Here, Table 5 is an example of the background image display content determination lottery table 2153e-1-1.

Next, the battle effect display control means 2153f is a battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1 for determining the battle effect display content based on the gaming state after the end of the special game, and the battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1. And a battle effect display time management means 2153f-2 for managing the display time of the battle effect determined by. Here, the battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1 has a battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1 for reference when determining the battle effect display content, and the battle effect display time. The management means 2153f-2 has a battle effect display timer 2153f-2-1 that can measure the display time of the battle effect. Here, Table 6 is an example of a battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

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

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, next, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of normal symbol random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in Step 1102, in Step 1103, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the ordinary diagram starting port passage information (information indicating that the game ball has entered the universal diagram winning port 2210) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. To do. Next, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. Shifts to the process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1250, the general symbol content determination unit 1142 reads the normal symbol random number related to the current normal symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the general symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132 a. Next, at step 1252, the success / failure lottery means 1135 sets a general-purpose winner / rejection lottery table 1135d corresponding to the current gaming state. Next, at step 1254, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the set normal symbol success / failure lottery table 1135d, and executes the normal symbol success / failure lottery based on the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol winning random number). In step 1256, the electric chew release determining means 1135b determines whether or not the winning lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1256, in step 1258, the electric chew release determining means 1135 b turns on the normal game hit flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a, and proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if No in step 1256, step 1258 is skipped. This is the end of the normal symbol success / failure lottery process.

  Next, in step 1210, the diagram contents determination means 1142 sets the diagram contents determination lottery table 1142a corresponding to the result of the success / failure lottery, the current gaming state and the number of reserved balls as a reference table. Then, in step 1214, the general symbol content determination means 1142 refers to the set general symbol content determination lottery table 1142a, and determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the normal symbol random number (for example, the normal symbol determination random number). At the same time, the normal symbol variation mode (for example, the variation time) is determined based on the normal symbol random number (for example, the normal symbol variation mode determination random number), and these are temporarily stored in the normal symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b. Next, in step 1215, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the normal symbol determined in step 1214 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1214) in the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1. In step 1218, the normal figure control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1220, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-purpose control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1222, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152 a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152 a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1223, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1224, the universal symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in the step 1214 on the universal symbol display unit 2221. In step 1226, the normal symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1228, the condition determination means 1161 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and determines whether or not the normal winning flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1228, in step 1229, the condition determining means 1161 turns off the usual winning flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew release pattern determination means 1163 refers to the electric chew release pattern determination table 1163a, and determines the release pattern of the electric accessory 2112 corresponding to the normal symbol stopped on the general map display unit 2221. The auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a is set (for example, 5.5 seconds open → 15 seconds closed → 0.5 seconds open), and the open timer 1162 is started. Next, in step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and the opening timer 1162, and when the current time corresponds to the opening time, the electric figure opening 2110 of the special figure starting port 2110 is opened. To do. Next, in step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not the end timing of the opening process of the electric accessory 2112 has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1236, in steps 1238 and 1240, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110, and the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The releasing flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1236. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1222. If NO in step 1206, step 1222, step 1228, and step 1236, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Symbol Random Number Acquisition Processing in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to the special symbol random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special symbol random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number, special symbol variation mode determining random number, special symbol determining random number, etc.) The hold means 1131 sets the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and moves to the next process (special symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special symbol content determination unit 1141 reads the special symbol random number related to the current special symbol fluctuation, which is temporarily stored in the special symbol holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, at step 1405, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 sets a special-symbol winning / losing lottery table 1135c corresponding to the current gaming state. Next, at step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the set special symbol success / failure lottery table 1135c, and executes the special symbol success / failure lottery based on the special symbol random number (special symbol winning random number). In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the winning / losing lottery result is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “flag per special figure” in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a, and proceeds to step 1421. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped. Next, in step 1421, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a corresponding to the result of the success / failure lottery, the current gaming state and the number of reserved balls as a reference table.

  Then, in step 1422, the special symbol content determination means 1141 refers to the special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines a stop symbol for the special symbol based on a special symbol random number (for example, a special symbol determination random number). At the same time, the variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the special symbol random number (for example, the special symbol variation mode determination random number), and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. Next, in step 1424, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current game state information related to the special symbol determined in step 1422, and effect display control means. Transmit to 2150 side. Next, in step 1426, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1422) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1428, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display section 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the fluctuation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. . Next, in step 1430, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1432, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1432, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, if Yes in step 1432, in step 1434, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1436, the special figure control means 1151 stops the special symbol change display on the special figure display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b stores the stop. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1438, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1440, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1442, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1442, the process proceeds to step 1432. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the special figure hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and also counts the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (counter value of time reduction count = 0). Then, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the special figure per flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the final round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1640, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the probability variation or not, that is, referring to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 is per probability fluctuation. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, respectively, and the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). ).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, that is, when the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 is per time reduction variation, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 shortens the time in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Turn on the flag. Next, in step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 8) as the time / count counter value in the time / count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. As shown in FIG. 13, first, in step 6100A, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol A display control process described later. Next, in step 6100B, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol B display control process described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a first stage background image display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a second-stage background image display control process described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a battle effect display control process to be described later. In step 6700, effect display control means 2150 executes a game state information display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100A. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol A display control process according to the subroutine of step 6100A in FIG. First, in step 6102A, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d and determines whether or not the “decorating symbol A changing flag” is off. If Yes in step 6102A, in step 6104A, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new normal symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6104A, in step 6106A, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 is based on the normal symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation mode and the stop symbol of the decoration symbol A are determined, and the display control unit 2153 displays the determination information as a decoration of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d Temporarily store in the symbol information area. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the normal symbol stop symbol / variation mode) may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the change mode on the effect display control means 2150 side A plurality of ratios may be provided for one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6108A, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a turns on the “decorating symbol A changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Next, in step 6110A, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the decoration symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the effect display device 2140 (design A display portion 2141a). The variation display of the decorative pattern A is started above.

  In step 6112A, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6112A, in step 6114A, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The stop symbol is fixedly displayed. In step 6116A, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “decoration symbol A changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (decoration symbol B display control process 6100B). ).

  If NO in step 6102A, the process proceeds to step 6112A. If NO in step 6104A and step 6112A, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol B display control process 6100B).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol B display control process according to the subroutine of step 6100B in FIG. First, in step 6102B, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d and determines whether or not the “decorating symbol B changing flag” is off. If YES in step 6102B, in step 6104B, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new special symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6104B, in step 6106B, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 is drawn based on the special symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol B are determined, and the display control unit 2153 displays the determination information in the decoration of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store in the symbol information area. Note that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (ie, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) does not have to be one-to-one correspondence. A plurality of ratios may be provided for one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6108B, the decorative design display control means 2153a turns on the “decorating design B changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6110B, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the decoration symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the effect display device 2140 (design B display unit 2141b). The variation display of the decorative design B is started above.

  In step 6112B, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6112B, in step 6114B, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determined content (stopped symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The stop symbol is fixedly displayed. In step 6116B, the decorative design display control means 2153a turns off the “decorating decorative pattern B changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (first-stage background image display control). Move to processing 6400).

  If NO in step 6102B, the process proceeds to step 6112B. If NO in step 6104B and step 6112B, the process proceeds to the next process (first-stage background image display control process 6400).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the first-stage background image display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. Here, the “first stage background image effect” is a background image effect corresponding to a normal symbol variation. First, in step 6402, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “first stage background image effect display flag” is off. . In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not new normal symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the background image display control means 2153e determines whether or not the first stage background image effect display condition is satisfied. Here, the first stage background image effect display condition is that the special symbol is changing, the special game is being played, and the battle effect is not being displayed. In the case of Yes in step 6406, in step 6408, the background image display content determination means 2153e-1 determines the background image based on the normal symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the display content determination lottery table 2153e-1-1, the first stage background image effect display content is determined, and the background image display control means 2153e stores the determined information in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporarily store in the background image information area. Next, in step 6410, the background image display control means 2153e turns on the “first stage background image effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6412, the background image display control means 2153e follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the background image information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). The display of the first stage background image effect is started. Next, in step 6414, the background image display control means 2153e refers to a background image display timer (not shown) and determines whether or not the end timing of the first stage background image effect display has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the background image display control means 2153e displays the end of the first stage background image effect on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). In step 6418, the background image display control means 2153e turns off the “first stage background image effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (second stage background). The process proceeds to image display control processing 6500). If NO in step 6402, the process proceeds to step 6414, and if NO in step 6404, step 6406, and step 6414, the process proceeds to the next process (second stage background image display control process 6500).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second-stage background image display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. Here, the “second stage background image effect” is composed of “second stage background image effect (previous stage)” and “second stage background image effect (second stage)”, and the former is immediately after the start of the second stage background image effect. The latter effect refers to an effect executed after the second time after the second stage background image effect starts. First, at step 6502, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “second stage background image effect (previous stage) display flag” is off. Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “second stage background image effect (second stage) display flag” is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506, the background image display control unit 2153e refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new special symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 6506, in step 6508, the background image display control means 2153e determines whether or not the second-stage background image effect display condition is satisfied. Here, the second stage background image effect display condition is that the battle effect display is not being performed. In the case of Yes in step 6508, in step 6510, the background image display content determination means 2153e-1 determines the background image based on the special symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the display content determination lottery table 2153e-1-1, the second stage background image effect display content (previous stage) is determined, and the background image display control means 2153e temporarily stores the determined information in the effect display related information. The information is temporarily stored in the background image information area of the means 2153d. Next, in step 6512, the background image display control means 2153e turns on the “second stage background image effect (previous stage) display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6514, the background image display control means 2153e follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the background image information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). The display of the second stage background image effect (previous stage) is started.

  Next, in step 6516, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the background image display timer and determines whether or not the display end timing of the second-stage background image effect (previous stage) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6516, in step 6518, the background image display control means 2153e performs end display of the second stage background image effect (previous stage) on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). Next, in Step 6520, the background image display control means 2153e turns off the “second stage background image effect (previous stage) display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

  Next, in step 6522, the background image display control means 2153e determines whether or not the second-stage background image effect (second stage) display condition is satisfied. Here, the second-stage background image effect (second stage) display condition is that there are two or more game balls that have been entered when the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is opened. . In the case of Yes in step 6522, in step 6524, the background image display content determination means 2153e-1 obtains the validity information and confirms whether or not the internal winning is confirmed, and then determines the background image display content determination lottery. With reference to the table 2153e-1-1, the second stage background image effect display content (the latter stage) is determined, and the background image display control means 2153e uses the determined information as the background image of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporarily store in the information area. Next, in step 6526, the background image display control means 2153e turns on the “second stage background image effect (second stage) display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 6528, the background image display control unit 2153e follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the background image information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). The display of the second stage background image effect (the latter stage) is started, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6522, in step 6530, the background image display control means 2153e displays the end of the second-stage background image effect on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143), and performs the next processing. The process proceeds to (Special Game Display Control Process 6300).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6504, in step 6532, the background image display control means 2153e refers to the background image display timer and determines whether or not the display end timing of the second-stage background image effect (the latter stage) has been reached. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6532, in step 6534, the background image display control means 2153e performs end display of the second-stage background image effect on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). In step 6536, the background image display control means 2153e turns off the “second stage background image effect (second stage) display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (special The game display control processing 6300) is entered. In the case of No in Step 6502, the process proceeds to Step 6516, and in the case of No in Step 6506, Step 6508, Step 6516, and Step 6532, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process 6300 during special game).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and on the effect display device 2140. At the jackpot start display. In step 6310, the display control unit 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1624. In step 6312, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. Next, in Step 6320, the gaming state information notification control unit 2153g turns on the “gaming state information notification incomplete flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Next, in step 6322, the battle effect display control means 2153f turns on the “battle effect display permission flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 6316, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in steps 6304 and 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the battle effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “battle effect display flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “battle effect display permission flag” is on. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 6604, in Step 6606, the battle effect display control means 2153f turns off the “battle effect display permission flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6608, the battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1 determines the content of the battle effect with reference to the battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1 based on the current gaming state. At the same time, the battle effect display control means 2153f temporarily stores the determination information in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6610, the battle effect display control means 2153f turns on the “battle effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6612, the battle effect display control means 2153f follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). , Display the battle effect. Next, in Step 6614, the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the battle effect display timer 2153f-2-1 and forcibly replaces the battle effect display (for example, “55 seconds” from the start of the battle effect display, It is determined whether or not (see Table 6). In the case of Yes in step 6614, in step 6616, the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the operation information area (the operation information area will be described later) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and during the battle effect display. It is determined whether or not a game is being performed (for example, whether or not a steering wheel operation signal has been received even during the battle effect display). In the case of Yes in step 6616, in step 6618, the battle effect display control means 2153f changes the determination contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d so as not to notify the current gaming state. {For example, if the determination contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d are “2” to “4” in Table 6, the battle effect of “1” The contents are overwritten in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In addition, when overwriting, even if all the battle effect contents are overwritten, only a part of the battle effect contents (for example, a part where the result of the battle is displayed) may be overwritten}. Next, in Step 6620, the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the battle effect display timer 2153f-2-1 and determines whether or not the battle effect display end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 6620, in Step 6622, the battle effect display control means 2153f displays the end of the battle effect on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). In step 6624, the battle effect display control means 2153f turns off the “battle effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (game state notification control process 6700). Transition. If No in Step 6602, the process proceeds to Step 6614. If No in Step 6604 and Step 6620, the process proceeds to the next process (gaming state notification control process 6700). If No in Step 6614 and Step 6616, the process proceeds. Control goes to step 6620.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in Step 6702, the gaming state information notification control unit 2153g refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not “gaming state information” has been received from the main control device 1000 side. Here, the game state information is information such as the current game state (probability variation game state, normal game state), handle operation information {whether or not the current game is being played (game state, non-game state)}, and the like. . On the sub-side, based on this handle operation information, a time (continuous) during which no game is played from the start of the battle effect (after the end of the special game) is calculated, and the calculated information is used to operate the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Temporarily stored in the information area. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the gaming state information notification control unit 2153g is based on the “gaming state information” from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Update game status information at. Next, in step 6706, the gaming state information notification control unit 2153g refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d and determines whether or not the “gaming state information notification incomplete flag” is on. . In the case of Yes in step 6706, in step 6708, the game state information notification control means 2153g refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “battle effect display flag” is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6708, in step 6710, the gaming state information notification control means 2153g refers to the battle information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the current gaming state is correctly notified in the battle effect. (For example, it is determined whether or not the battle effect content is “2” or “3” in Table 6). In the case of Yes in step 6710, in step 6712, the gaming state information notification control means 2153g turns off the “gaming state information notification incomplete flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the decorative symbol A display control process 6100A).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6710, in step 6714, the gaming state information notification control unit 2153g refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and whether or not the normal start port passage information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6714, in step 6716, the gaming state information notification control means 2153g notifies the current gaming state information {for example, turns on the gaming state notification lamp or current gaming state information (resurrection effect character). Are displayed on the background image display unit 2143}, and the process proceeds to step 6712. If NO in step 6702, the process proceeds to step 6706. If NO in step 6706, step 6708, and step 6714, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol A display control process 6100A).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. First, a general game flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1. When the player twists the handle clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area. The released game ball falls downward while repeatedly colliding with obstacles such as nails and windmills. Hereinafter, an outline of a series of game flows will be described in time series.

<Normal symbol variation / decorative symbol A variation->Stop>
First, when the game ball enters the winning symbol winning opening 2210, the normal symbol starts changing on the normal symbol display unit 2221 of the normal symbol display device 2220, while the drawing A display unit 2141a in the effect display device 2140 is started. Above, the decorative symbol A synchronizes with the normal symbol and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the normal symbol and the decorative symbol A that have been changed stop simultaneously.

<Opening of electric parts>
When the normal symbol A stops in a predetermined manner, the electric accessory 2112 attached to the special figure starting port 2110 is opened. In the best mode, the game ball can enter the special figure starting port 2110 only in the open state. In other words, the transition to the special game is always made through the two stages of hitting the normal symbol → hitting the special symbol. By the way, as can be seen from the electric chew release pattern determination table in Table 4 described above, in this best mode, there are four types of release patterns a1 to d1 of the electric accessory, but all are open for a predetermined time in the first half. After that, the pattern is such that an interval is opened for a relatively long time, and then a short time is opened. The aim is (1) to allow a game ball to enter the electric accessory 2112 substantially only at the time of the first opening operation. (2) The special symbol variation of all the game balls entered during the first opening operation is executed within the remaining time (until the time when the opening operation of the electrically-powered object is ended internally). And in order to guarantee the above-mentioned (1), as can be seen from Table 4, for any of the opening patterns of the electric accessories a1 to d1, the latter half of the opening time is substantially “0.5 seconds”. The time is set so that game balls do not enter. In addition, since the game ball does not enter by the latter half of the opening, it is possible to prevent the variation of the special symbol due to the game ball entering at the timing. That is, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the next normal symbol change is executed while the special symbol is changing, related to the above (2). In addition, in order to guarantee the above (2), an upper limit is set on the holding ball (4), and as can be seen from Table 2 and Table 4, a special symbol based on the game ball that first enters the electric game Is set longer than the first opening time (0.5 to 5.5 seconds) of the electric accessory. As a result, since the first special symbol fluctuates during the first opening time of the electric accessory, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol due to the opening is at most (the special symbol variation + the retention ball Upper limit value) = 5 times. In addition, as shown in Table 2, by changing the variation time according to the number of reserved balls, it is possible to end all special symbol variations including the reserved ball within the total opening time of the electric accessory. {Specifically, in the “losing time table” in Table 2, the total fluctuation time of the above five times is 7 seconds (the number of reserved balls is 0) +7 seconds (the number of held balls is 1) +0.5 seconds ( 2 balls on hold) + 0.5 seconds (3 balls on hold) + 0.5 seconds (4 on hold balls) + 4 seconds (time between special figure fluctuation 1 second x 4) = 19.5 seconds, Table 4 is shorter than the open time (21 seconds) of the electric chew release pattern determination table}.

<Changes in special design / decoration pattern B->stop>
If the game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110 while the electric accessory 2112 is in the open state, the special symbol starts to change on the special figure display unit 2131 in the special symbol display device 2130, while the effect display device 2140. The decorative symbol B is completely synchronized with the special symbol on the inner design B display portion 2141b, and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol B that have been changed stop simultaneously.

<Normal symbol variation->Stop-> Special symbol variation-> Stop, background image variation->Stop>
On the effect display device 2140, a background image is displayed in addition to the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B described above. Here, the background image includes a first stage and a second stage, and the second stage further includes a front stage and a rear stage. Then, the change / stop of the background image in the first stage is executed in synchronization with those of the above-described normal symbols.

  On the other hand, the start timing of the second stage (previous stage) is the same as that of the special symbol variation based on the first game ball entered when the electric accessory 2112 is opened, but the end timing is It is different from that of the special symbol. Specifically, the end timing of the second stage (previous stage) is (1) when the winning lottery based on all the game balls entered when the electric accessory 2112 is in the open state is lost. Ending in the middle of or after the special symbol change based on the last game ball, (2) winning or winning lottery based on any game ball entered when the electric accessory 2112 is opened In some cases, the process ends in the middle of the special symbol change related to the hit. In the best mode, specifically, with respect to (1), as can be seen from the “second stage (previous stage)” table in Table 5, the variation time of the second stage (previous stage) is 15 seconds. Compared with the table of “Lose” in Table 2, this is longer than the case where there is one game ball (7 seconds) entered when the electric accessory is in the open state, and the case where there are two { 7 seconds + 7 seconds + 1 second (special drawing variation time 1 second x 1)}, in the case of 3 {7 seconds + 0.5 seconds + 7 seconds + 2 seconds (special drawing fluctuation time 1 second x 2) } Is shorter than 4 cases {7 seconds + 0.5 seconds + 0.5 seconds + 7 seconds + 3 seconds (time between special figure fluctuation 1 second x 3)} and 5 cases {7 seconds + 0.5 Second + 0.5 seconds + 0.5 seconds + 7 seconds + 4 seconds (time between special figure fluctuations 1 second × 4)} is also short. Thus, in any case, the fluctuation in the second stage (previous stage) ends during or after the special figure fluctuation related to the last 7 seconds. As for (2), when compared with the table of “Hit” and “Lose” in Table 2, the fluctuation time (15 seconds) of the second stage (previous stage) described above indicates that the electric accessory is in the open state. The game ball (5 balls) entered with MAX at the time becomes shorter than the first hit (19.5 seconds) and the second hit (7 seconds (losing)) +11.5 seconds (per hit) + 1 second (1 sec. X 1 between special figure fluctuations)} When the third hit is {7 sec (lost) + 0.5 sec (lost) + 10 sec (per hit ) +2 seconds (time between special figure fluctuations 1 second × 2)} When the fourth is hit {7 seconds (lost) +0.5 seconds (lost) +0.5 seconds (lost) +8.5 Second (per unit) + 3 seconds (time between special figure fluctuations 1 second x 3)} When the fifth unit is per unit {7 seconds (lost) + 0.5 (Loss) +0.5 seconds (loss) +0.5 seconds (loss) +7 (per) +4 seconds (JP Figure fluctuation time of 1 second × 4)} less than. In any case, the fluctuation in the second stage (previous stage) ends in the middle of the special figure fluctuation related to the last hit.

  Then, by setting the end timing of the second stage (previous stage) to (1) and (2) described above, when the electric accessory 2112 is opened at the start of the second stage (back stage), The result of all the special symbol changes based on the game balls that have been balled is known. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the content of the production in the second stage (the latter stage) based on the already found result. Specifically, if the special symbol variation related to all the losing has already ended + if the special symbol variation related to the current losing is currently being executed, as shown in “Second stage (back)” in Table 5 , “1” is selected as the second-stage background image effect (second stage), and “2” is selected as the second-stage background image effect (second stage) when the special symbol variation related to the current stage is being executed. . Thus, it is possible to perform a pre-reading effect based on the change result without using a so-called “look ahead” function for grasping the change result before the start of the special symbol change.

<Special symbol stop → Special game>
When the special symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “777”), a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 2120 that is closed during the normal game is opened under a predetermined condition.

<After special game is over>
After the special game is over, the electric symbol 2112 is compared with the normal game until the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (eight times) when it is per time reduction change, or until the next big hit when it is per probability change. Shifts to an “easy-open state” in which is likely to become an open state. At this time, the lottery probability of transition to the special game based on the entrance to the special figure starting port 2110 is also higher than that in the normal game in some cases (high probability lottery state). However, in this best mode, the player is not notified of the state relating to the transition lottery probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied. First, after the special game ends, a battle effect is executed on the effect display device 2140. This battle effect is executed for a predetermined time independently of the variation of the special symbol. In the case of the battle effect, if the predetermined character wins, it is determined that the lottery is in a high probability lottery state. In the case where the battle effect is not settled, the current game state is notified when a game ball enters the predetermined entrance (in the best mode, the general winning entrance 2210). Note that the defeat of the predetermined character at the time of the above-described battle production means a low-probability lottery state, but in the case of the production, there is a case where a defeat defeat effect is executed in spite of being a high-probability lottery state internally. is there. Also in this case, when a game ball enters the predetermined entrance (in this best mode, the general winning entrance 2210), the correct game state (high probability lottery state) is notified.

  Based on the above, the first characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 21 shows a case where a normal symbol is not won, FIG. 22 shows a case where a normal symbol is won and a special symbol is not changed, FIG. 23 shows a case where a normal symbol is won, a special symbol is changed, and a special symbol is not won. In the case of winning, special symbol variation, and special symbol winning, FIG.

  First, the mode of FIG. 21 will be described. First, when a game ball enters the normal diagram starting port 2210, the normal symbol on the general diagram display unit 2221 starts to change. On the other hand, on the side of the effect display device 2140, the decorative symbol A starts to change on the drawing A display unit 2141a in a form that is completely synchronized with the normal symbol, and the background image (first stage) ) Also starts to fluctuate. Next, after a predetermined time elapses (for example, 5 seconds), the normal symbol stops (stop symbol E in Table 2), but since the stop symbol is a lost symbol, the electric accessory 2112 does not open. On the other hand, on the side of the effect display device 2140, the decorative symbol A stops at the losing symbol in a form that is completely synchronized with the normal symbol, and the background image (first stage) is also terminated. Regarding the background image, the second stage is not executed after the end of the first stage, unlike the mode described later (FIG. 23 and subsequent figures). The contents of the first stage (2) selected this time also indicate that the second stage is not executed (the development that “Character A walks” as shown in “First stage” in Table 5). Non-sexual content).

  Next, the embodiment of FIG. 22 will be described. First, when a game ball enters the normal diagram starting port 2210, the normal symbol on the general diagram display unit 2221 starts to change. On the other hand, on the side of the effect display device 2140, the decorative design A starts changing on the drawing A display unit 2141a in a form that is completely synchronized with the normal design, and the background image (first stage) is displayed on the background image display unit 2143. ) Also starts to fluctuate. Next, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), it stops at a stop symbol a1 (see Table 3) in which the normal symbol is a winning symbol. On the other hand, on the effect display device 2140 side, the decorative symbol A stops at the symbol (stop symbol A1) in a form that is completely synchronized with the normal symbol, and the background image effect (first stage) is also terminated. Here, regarding the background image, unlike the mode of FIG. 21, the content of the first stage (1) suggests the possibility that the second stage is executed (see “First stage” in Table 5). As shown in the figure, “Character A walks → Character B appears → Character B escape”. Thereafter, the electric accessory 2112 opens and closes with a predetermined opening pattern (Table 4). However, since the game ball does not enter the special figure starting port 2110 during the opening and closing, unlike the following modes (FIGS. 23 and 24), a special symbol is displayed on the special figure display unit 2131 (illustration B display unit 2141b). Does not fluctuate. Similarly, neither the decoration symbol B nor the background image (second stage) is changed on the effect display device 2140 side.

  Next, the aspect of FIG. 23 is demonstrated. Here, the first half of the mode of FIG. 23 (until the electric accessory 2112 is opened) is the same as the mode of FIG. 22 and will be described from the second half. As a result of the electric character 2112 being opened in response to the stop of the normal symbol at the stop symbol a1, when the game ball enters the special symbol start port 2110, the special symbol changes on the special symbol display unit 2131. Start. In this embodiment, since there are multiple game balls (for example, 10 balls) at the first open state timing (5.5 seconds at the beginning of the “Den Chu” column), the first special symbol is used. A total of five special symbol changes are executed, ie, the change of + and the amount of the four reserved balls thereafter. On the other hand, on the side of the effect display device 2140, the variation of the decorative symbol B is started in a form completely synchronized with the variation of the special symbol, and the background image {second stage (previous stage)} is also started. However, with respect to the decorative symbol B, the variation end timing of the special symbol and the variation start / end timing of the special symbol after that are completely synchronized with each other, whereas the background image has a variation end timing of the special symbol. In addition to ending the change later, it is not synchronized with the change start / end timing of the special symbol thereafter.

  Here, in this aspect, three features of the present invention are shown. The first point is that the special symbol fluctuates due to the opening of the electric accessory 2112, but all the special symbol fluctuations including the holding ball are caused by the open state time of the electric accessory (5.5 seconds + 15 seconds + 0 in the figure). .5 seconds = 21 seconds). In particular, it is important to adopt the configuration when all the special symbols are lost (in the best mode, the configuration is also applied when winning, but when winning, The special symbol variation may be continued even after the open time of the electric accessory has elapsed). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to handle the normal symbol variation and the special symbol variation as a result of the normal symbol variation as a set.

  The second point is that the normal symbol variation and the special symbol variation as a result of the normal symbol variation described above can be handled as one set. It is a point that can build some consistent contents. Specifically, when the first special symbol starts changing, the second-stage background image effect (previous stage) display is started on the background image display unit 2143 (the effect time is 15 seconds, circled 1 in the figure). . Here, the content of the second stage background image effect is as if the first stage is “Character C appears → Character A and character C fight” as shown in “Second stage (previous stage)” of Table 5. The result is a super-reach similar result. Moreover, unlike the case where a plurality of fluctuations are shown as one fluctuation in a pseudo manner, the transition from the first stage to the second stage actually increases the degree of expectation for transition to a special game (more precisely, the first stage However, the transition expectation is not 0 when it is developed up to the second stage, while the transition expectation is 0 alone.

  The third point is that a so-called “look ahead” effect is executed when the second-stage background image is produced. Specifically, the end timing of the second-stage background image (previous stage) is the time when the lottery of the game balls entered by opening the electric accessory 2112 is completed, that is, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth times. This is when the special symbol variation has been completed (all lost) and the fifth special symbol is varying (internally, the loss has been confirmed). In such a situation, the second-stage background image (previous stage) is executed after the second-stage background image (previous stage). However, in this aspect, since all the special symbol variations are lost, the second-stage background image As the contents of (second stage), the effect 1 of “second stage background image effect (second stage)” in Table 5 is selected. Then, in the remaining effect time (4.5 seconds, circled 2 to 5 in the figure), the effect “character A loses” effect related to effect 1 is executed.

  Finally, the embodiment of FIG. 24 will be described. The aspect differs from the aspect of FIG. 23 in that the special symbol variation due to the opening of the electric accessory 2112 is a hit. Therefore, in particular, the difference in effect will be described. The second stage background image (second stage) effect 2 in Table 5 is selected as the second stage background image (second stage). Then, in the remaining effect time (4.5 seconds, circled 2 to 5 in the figure), the “character A wins” effect related to effect 2 is executed.

  As described above, when focusing on the background image in particular, the first background image, the second background image (previous stage), and the second background image (rear stage) corresponding to the normal design and the special design have a story property as a group. One production content will be constructed. In this best mode, the background image (first stage) does not change when the normal symbol does not change ("Character A is stopped"), and the background when the normal symbol changes. The image (first stage) is also configured to change (“Character A walks”), but the background image (first stage) changes (“Character A” even if the normal symbol does not change). The background image (first stage) may change differently from the content of the change (for example, “Character A runs”).

  Next, the second characteristic action of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (the action of the battle effect display control process to the game state information notification control process) will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. Here, (1) is the game state information notification control process in the case where the game state is non-notification due to the battle effect (battle effect “1” in Table 6), and (2) is the game state notification due to the battle effect. (3) is a game state information notification control process in the case of (6) in the table 6 (Battle effect in Table 6). It is the figure which each showed the game state information alerting | reporting control process at the time of not playing a game during a battle production in production "3"). Therefore, first, the aspect of (1) will be described. After the special game is over, the special symbol starts to change on the special figure display unit 2131, and whether or not it is in the probability fluctuation game state internally, A battle effect display is executed on the image display unit 2143 {(1) is an example of a probability variation gaming state internally}. At this time, the display time of the battle effect is determined to be a predetermined time (60 seconds) after the special game is finished in a form completely independent of the special symbol. Here, the predetermined time is a special symbol variation period of 8 times related to the time-reducing game [minimum 63 seconds {(special diagram variation time 7 seconds × 8) + (special diagram variation time 1 second × 7)}] Is set shorter. As a result, since the “easy release state” does not shift to the “non-easy release state” during the battle effect display, the current gaming state is grasped by the opening (release pattern) of the electric accessory 2112 during the battle effect display. The situation where it is done can be prevented. When the battle effect ends without being notified of the game state in the battle effect as described above, the game ball enters the normal start port when the current game state is notified. As shown in FIG. 25 (1), even if a game ball enters the normal start port during the battle performance (b in the figure), the game state is not notified, but after the battle effect, the game ball is displayed at the general start port. When the ball enters (d in the figure), the gaming state is notified {in the case of the probability variation gaming state internally, the notification that "probability variation" is present, internally the normal gaming state In this case, a notification that the game is “normal game”}. Next, the mode (2) will be described. The aspect differs from the aspect of (1) because the aspect correctly informs the game state with a battle effect (c in the figure), so that even if a game ball enters the normal start port after the battle effect ( D) In the figure, the game state is not notified. In this best mode, when the game state is correctly notified in the battle effect, the game state is not notified again after the battle effect ends. For example, in a case where the gaming state is displayed even with the status display lamp), the gaming state may be reported after the battle effect regardless of whether or not the gaming state is correctly notified in the battle effect. Good. Finally, the aspect (3) will be described. This aspect is different from the aspect of (2), but the aspect is determined in the same manner as the aspect of (2), but the battle effect (battle effect “3” in Table 6) is determined correctly. Since the game was not performed during the display, a battle effect (battle effect “3” in Table 6) that correctly notifies the game state at a predetermined timing (c in the figure, ie, after the common effect 55 seconds has elapsed). ) To a battle effect (battle effect “1” in Table 6) that does not notify the gaming state. Therefore, in this mode, the game state is notified when a game ball enters the normal start port after the battle effect, that is, when the game is started (e in the figure).

  According to the best mode, the transition step of the special game advantageous to the player is performed in the first stage (the opening / closing lottery stage of the variable member that becomes an opportunity to enter the first starting port where the special game transition lottery is performed) and the first stage. Divided into two stages (special game transition lottery based on the entrance to the first starting gate), and the contents of the effects in the first stage notify or suggest that the stage 2 effects will be executed As a result, the contents of the stage 1 production and the stage 2 production can be integrated with each other, and the game progress process up to the actual special game can be linked to the stage progression process. As a result, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that suppresses a sense of foolishness without executing prefetching when performing a story production with a story characteristic across multiple changes in identification information. Play. In addition, the process up to the transition to the special game includes the game ball entering the second starting port, the variation and winning of the second identification information, the opening operation of the variable member, the game ball entering the first starting port, Since there are a plurality of processes such as fluctuation of one identification information and winning, the progress to the intermediate process can be created frequently, and the player's fatigue can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first starting port during the open state period of the variable member, if all fluctuation results of the first identification information due to the ball are lost, all of the first identification information In the first stage (the opening / closing lottery stage of the variable member that triggers the entry of the first starting point where the special game transition lottery is made). As a result of providing the player with the contents of the production and the production contents of the second stage (special game transition lottery based on the entrance to the first start opening) as a set at all times, for example, during the execution of the second stage There is an effect that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the next stage stage effect is executed. Further, since the last opening or opening / closing operation time in the open state period of the variable member is set shorter than that of the first time, the game ball enters the first starting port during the last opening or opening / closing operation period. As a result of relatively reducing the possibility of balling, it is possible to effectively avoid the situation in which the first identification information continues to fluctuate even after the open state period.

  Furthermore, since the first state notification effect for notifying or suggesting the gaming state is executed in a form independent of the fluctuation of the identification information after the special game ends, the special symbol is used when the player determines the gaming state. As a result, the player can be freed from the annoyance of having to change the special symbol a predetermined number of times, and the player who is worried about the gaming state can perform the first state notification effect. There is an effect that it is possible to build a situation where it is possible to concentrate on the production, that it is only necessary to watch.

  Furthermore, since the second state notification effect that notifies or suggests the gaming state is executed even after the first state notification effect has a predetermined result, the gaming state notification by the first state notification effect is performed. Even if (or suggestion) is missed or the current gaming state is not correctly notified, the player can correctly recognize the current gaming state by informing (or suggesting) the gaming state through the second state notification effect. It is possible to make it possible. Further, since the execution timing of the second state notification effect is set when the game-related signal is detected, the game state is not notified to the player who is not executing the game when the game is not executed at all. It also has the effect of prompting. Furthermore, since the correct gaming state is notified by the player's operation, emotion transfer to the notification result can be expected.

  Further, since the second state notification effect is configured to be executed when the current gaming state is not correctly notified in the first state notification effect, the normal game state notification or the Even if a suggestion is made, it is possible that the high-probability lottery gaming state may be notified in the second state notification effect, so that the player's excitement can be maintained until the second state notification effect. There is an effect.

  Next, a modification example will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example, when a special symbol wins a big hit during the display of the battle effect, (1) the battle effect currently displayed is a specific battle effect (the effect of notifying or suggesting the transition to the special game) Replacement (2) After the specific battle effect is finished, the special symbol related to the winning is stopped and displayed. In addition, the aspect only in any one of said (1) and (2) may be sufficient. In the following, the description will be focused on the differences from the best mode in the present modification.

First, Table 7 shows an example of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a used in this modification. As can be seen from Table 7, the variation time of the special symbol in the case of a big hit during a specific game is “65 seconds”, and the variation time is longer than the display time (60 seconds) of the battle effect.

Next, an example of the battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1 used in this modification example is shown in Table 8. Here, the battle effects “1” to “4” are battle effects that are displayed after the end of the special game, and the battle effect “5” is when the special symbol is won in a big win during the battle effect display. This is a battle effect (specific battle effect) that is forcibly replaced. The display time of the specific battle effect (“5”) is the remaining time of the battle effect, and the content is the first half cut from the original specific battle effect by the elapsed time of the battle effect (maximum 60 seconds).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the battle effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “battle effect display flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6602 (2), in step 6604 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “battle effect display permission flag” is ON. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 6604 (2), in step 6606 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f turns off the “battle effect display permission flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6608 (2), the battle effect display content determination means 2153f-1 refers to the battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1 based on the current gaming state, and the content of the battle effect. (Battle effects “1” to “4”) are determined, and the battle effect display control means 2153f temporarily stores the determined information in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6610 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f turns on the “battle effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6612 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153 f follows the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143) according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153 d. ) Above, start displaying the battle effect. Next, in step 6630 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “specific battle effect display flag” is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6630 (2), in step 6632 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and has received special symbol hit information from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6632 (2), in step 6634 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f uses the determination content temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d as the specific battle effect. {For example, when the determined content temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is “1” in Table 8, the first half of the specific battle effect of “5” is cut. Then, the remaining battle effect time is set, and the cut specific battle effect is overwritten in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. }. Next, in Step 6636 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f turns on the “specific battle effect display flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the process proceeds to Step 6620 (2). To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6632 (2), in step 6614 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the battle effect display timer 2153f-2-1 and the forced replacement timing of the battle effect display ( For example, it is determined whether or not “55 seconds” (see Table 8) has been reached since the start of the battle effect display. In the case of Yes in step 6614 (2), in step 6616 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the operation information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and plays a game during the battle effect display. (For example, whether or not a steering wheel operation signal has been received during the battle effect display). In the case of Yes in step 6616, in step 6618 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f notifies the current gaming state of the determination contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. For example, if the determined contents temporarily stored in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d are “2” to “4” in Table 8, “1”. Is overwritten in the battle effect information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. When overwriting, all of the battle effect contents may be overwritten, or only a part of the battle effect contents (for example, the part where the result of the battle is displayed) may be overwritten}, in step 6620 (2). Transition. Next, in step 6620 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f refers to the battle effect display timer 2153f-2-1 and determines whether or not the battle effect display end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6620 (2), in step 6622 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f includes the battle effect currently being performed (including a specific battle) on the effect display device 2140 (background image display unit 2143). ) End display. In step 6624 (2) and step 6638 (2), the battle effect display control means 2153f displays the “battle effect display flag” and “specific battle effect display” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Each of the “flags” is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (game state notification control process 6700). If No in step 6602 (2), the process proceeds to step 6630 (2), and if No in steps 6604 (2) and 6620 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (game state notification control process 6700). If NO in step 6630 (2), step 6614 (2) and step 6616 (2), the process proceeds to step 6620 (2).

  Next, a characteristic operation (battle effect display control process) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the numbers in parentheses in the battle effect ON (1) to ON (5) indicate the battle effect mode of the battle effect display content determination lottery table 2153f-1-1. For example, “ON ( In the case of “5)”, it is indicated that the specific battle effect display that is forcibly replaced is being displayed. First, after the special game is over, the special symbol starts to change on the special figure display unit 2131 and the battle effect display (“1”) is executed on the background image display unit 2143. Next, when the special symbol variation related to the jackpot is started, the currently displayed battle effect (“1”) is forcibly replaced with a specific battle effect (“5”). The content of this specific battle effect informs or suggests the transition to the special game. And after the said specific battle production is complete | finished, the special symbol which concerns on jackpot ends a fluctuation | variation, and transfers to a special game.

  In this modified example, the default specific battle effect is configured to be cut so that the execution time of the specific battle effect is the remaining time of the battle effect, but the default specific battle effect is inserted without cutting. {For example, in FIG. 27, after the battle effect is executed for 16 seconds, it is replaced with the specific battle effect of 60 seconds (therefore, the battle effect itself is 16 seconds longer than usual)}. Furthermore, you may comprise so that the time of the specific battle production to be replaced may become the same as the special symbol variation end timing. In this case, the background image display content determination unit further includes a special symbol variation end timing information acquisition unit that acquires information regarding the variation end timing of the special symbol. And the said background image display content determination means will determine the content of a specific battle production based on the said change end timing.

  According to the present modification example, when the predetermined mode is determined as the stop identification information, it is configured to perform an effect informing or suggesting the transition to the special game. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the inconsistency of the production that may be caused by the execution of the first state notification production.

  Further, when the predetermined mode is determined as the stop identification information, the predetermined mode is stopped after the end of the first state effect notification effect so that the variation time of the identification information is equal to or longer than the first state effect notification effect time. Since it is comprised in this way, there exists an effect that the inconsistency of the production | generation which can arise with the 1st state alerting | reporting production | generation being performed independently of the fluctuation | variation of identification information can be prevented.

  In addition, as a modification example of the present modification example, it has been described that the time of the specific battle effect to be replaced may be the same as the special symbol change end timing when the winning is internally won in the battle effect. By comprising in this way, the discomfort with respect to inconsistency of the end timing of the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol and battle production can be eliminated. Here, in this best mode (and this modified example), the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is a win is configured to be longer than the battle effect time (therefore, the symbol is hit during the battle effect time). Has been avoided). In this case, if the special symbol is won during the battle production and replaced with the specific battle production, the time is always longer than the original battle production time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation time of the special symbol when the special symbol is a win may be configured to be shorter than the battle effect time. In this case, if the special symbol is won and replaced with the specific battle effect during the battle effect, there may be a situation where the time of the original battle effect becomes shorter. Therefore, in this case, as a specific method of control for avoiding inconsistency in the end timing of the variation of the special symbol and the battle effect, whether or not the special symbol (or the decorative symbol B) stops at the winning symbol during the battle effect. A step of determining whether or not to stop at the winning symbol, a step of grasping a variation time of the special symbol (or decoration symbol B), a specific battle effect having a variation time substantially the same as the variation time grasped in the step It consists of steps to replace the current battle production.

  Furthermore, even if it is not switched to a specific battle effect, if a special symbol is hit and stops at the symbol during the battle effect, a command to terminate the battle effect is transmitted from the main side (or the decorative symbol B is displayed during the battle effect). When stopping at the winning symbol, the sub-side may generate a specific battle effect forced termination command), and the sub-side receiving this command may be configured to forcibly terminate the battle effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol A display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol B display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the first-stage background image display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second-stage background image display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of battle effect display control on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the gaming state information notification control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of battle effect display control on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the best mode of the present invention.

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1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 General figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1142 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1152 General figure control means 1160 Electric Chu opening / closing control means 1170 Special game control means 1180 Specific game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2112 Electric actor 2131 Special figure display part 2140 Effect display device 2143 Background image display part 2153e-1 Background image display content determination means 2153f Battle effect display control means 2153f-1 Battle effect display content determination Means 2153g Game state information notification control means 2210 Universal drawing prize opening 2221 Universal drawing display section

Claims (6)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number based on a game ball entering the start opening,
Identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the identification information based on the random number;
If the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the variation display on the identification information display unit,
Special game control means for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode;
A normal game state and a specific game having a game state transition control means for executing a transition control to a specific game state that is easier to shift to a special game after completion of the special game under a predetermined condition than in the normal game state In a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of lottery gaming states called states,
The pachinko machine is
A first state notification effect execution unit capable of executing a first state notification effect indicating or indicating the lottery gaming state;
First state notification effect content determination means for determining the content of the first state notification effect based on the lottery game state after the end of the special game;
After the special game ends, the first state notification effect execution unit executes the first state notification effect determined by the first state notification effect content determination means for a predetermined time in a form independent of the variation of the identification information. A pachinko gaming machine further comprising first state notification effect control means for controlling the operation.   The first state notification effect control means, when the identification information display content determination means selects the predetermined mode as stop identification information of the identification information during execution of the first state notification effect, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is configured to terminate the state notification effect and perform an effect that notifies or suggests the transition to the special game.   The pachinko according to claim 2, wherein the first state notification effect content determination means selects an effect that ends substantially the same as the change end timing of the identification information as the effect that notifies or suggests the transition to the special game. Gaming machine.   The identification information display content determination means, when the predetermined mode is selected as the stop identification information of the identification information, the variation display time in the identification information display unit is equal to or longer than the production time of the first state notification effect The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein time is selected. The pachinko machine is
A second state notification effect execution unit capable of executing a second state notification effect indicating or suggesting the current gaming state;
When the game-related signal is detected after the end of the first state notification effect, second state notification effect control means for controlling the second state notification effect to be executed by the second state notification effect execution unit under a specific condition. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the specific condition is a case where the current gaming state is not correctly notified in the first state notification effect.

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