JP2009297301A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for reducing the number of variation mode lottery tables to be held on a sub-control board side (1) and reducing the number of symbol variation mode patterns to be stored in the main memory of a main control board (2) when the prescribed number of variation modes (variation patterns) of identification information is displayed in a Pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The identification information is divided, and then, part of the information is made to hold additional variation mode information and/or deletion variation mode information. The variation mode of the identification information is determined by combining a predetermined base variation mode with the additional variation mode and/or deletion variation mode to be specified by the part of the identification information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a special advantage that is advantageous to the player when the identification information is displayed in a predetermined manner after the identification information has been displayed on the identification information display section for a predetermined time based on the game ball entering the starting port. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a gaming state. In particular, the present invention relates to a technique for further reducing the storage capacity of a variation mode when a variation mode (variation pattern) of a predetermined number of pieces of identification information can be displayed in a pachinko gaming machine.

  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 start opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model that is called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, super reach that continues longer time fluctuations, pseudo continuous fluctuation that performs pseudo multiple fluctuations, slip fluctuation that performs unusual start operation immediately after the start of symbol fluctuation, after jackpot is confirmed A re-lottery change that performs a lottery to a jackpot symbol with a high profit state can be cited.
JP 2004-313358 A

  In this way, the display content determination and display processing of special symbols that are directly linked to the player's profit are executed on the main control board side, and the display content determination and display processing of decorative symbols related to mere effects are performed on the sub control board side. Basically executed. Here, as mentioned above, the change and stop of special symbols and decorative symbols need to be synchronized. As a method for ensuring the synchronization (especially regarding display content determination), the following two methods can be roughly divided. Can be mentioned.

  First, the first method is a method of selecting one effect from a plurality of effect patterns matching the change time based on a command indicating the change time sent from the main control board. According to this method, the main control board only needs to have a variation mode table that differs only in the variation time, so the burden on the main control board is reduced. However, on the sub-control board side, based on the various information sent from the main control board such as the result of success / failure and the stop pattern, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined so as to match the variation time determined on the main control board side. There is a need to. At this time, not only the variation mode table related to the main variation mode, but also various lotteries for determining whether to add additional variation modes such as sliding, pseudo continuous variation and re-lottery, and whether to cut the variation time The table also needs to be prepared on the sub-control board side, and there is a problem that the data capacity on the sub-control board side increases.

  Next, the second method is a method in which the variation content of the decorative design is substantially determined on the main control board side. According to this method, the sub-control board does not necessarily have to have a lottery table for determining the effect contents of the decorative design, and the burden on the sub-control board is reduced. However, not only the variation mode table related to the main variation mode, but also the lottery table for determining whether to add an additional variation mode such as sliding, pseudo continuous variation or re-lottery, or whether to cut the variation time However, there is a problem that the data capacity on the main control board side increases because it is necessary to prepare the main control board side. In particular, the capacity of the main memory on the main control board side is limited by rules (rules for customs business, etc., and law enforcement rules for suitability of business). For this reason, if it is going to increase the kind of fluctuation | variation aspect, the capacity | capacitance of a main memory will run short.

  Therefore, the present invention enables (1) a reduction in the number of variation mode lottery tables to be held on the sub-control board side, and (2) a main number in order to enable display of a predetermined number of identification information variation modes (variation patterns). It is an object of the present invention to provide means for reducing the number of symbol variation patterns to be stored in a main memory of a control board.

  The applicant conducted a prior art search prior to the present application. The invention described in Patent Document 1 aims to provide a technique capable of saving the capacity of storage means of a gaming machine (paragraph number 0006), and after determining a variation pattern first, a design based on the variation pattern. Is to decide. Specifically, the symbol includes a “reference symbol” and a “first symbol” determined by the amount of symbol deviation from the reference symbol. Then, after determining the variation pattern, the “first symbol” is determined by adding the amount of deviation predetermined by the variation pattern to the “reference symbol”. By adopting such a configuration, it is not necessary to store the variation pattern information for each type of stop symbol, so that the capacity of the storage means can be saved. Here, compared with the present invention, both are common in that the capacity of the storage means can be saved. However, the present invention determines a variation pattern (a part) depending on a pattern (a part). The invention of the document is different in that the design (part) is determined by the variation pattern.

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);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Game content determination random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a game content determination random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110); ,
Identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) for determining stop identification information and variation mode of identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
When the variation start condition of the identification information (special symbol) is satisfied, the identification information display unit (special symbol display) is displayed according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (special diagram content determination unit 1141). An identification information display control means (special figure control means 1151) for controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information (special symbol) is variably displayed in the variation mode in the section 2131),
In the pachinko gaming machine having special game control means (special game control means 1170) for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode,
The identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141)
Base variation mode determining means (special diagram content determining means 1141) for determining a base variation mode of identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
Stop identification information determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) that determines a first part of stop identification information based on the game content determination random number and determines a second part of stop identification information based on the game content determination random number. ) And the second part of the stop identification information and the additional variation mode / deletion variation mode related information storage means (special figure addition / deletion variation mode determination table) in which the relevant information is stored. 1141a-3)
The identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151)
The addition corresponding to the base variation mode determined by the base variation mode determination unit (special drawing content determination unit 1141) and the second portion determined by the stop identification information determination unit (special map content determination unit 1141). A variation mode combined with a variation mode is displayed in a variable manner and / or the stop identification information determination unit (special feature is determined from the base variation mode determined by the base variation mode determination unit (special drawing content determination unit 1141). The change mode obtained by deleting the deletion change mode corresponding to the second part determined by the figure content determination unit 1141) is variably displayed and then determined by the stop identification information determination unit (special content determination unit 1141). A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a combination of the first part and the second part is displayed as stop identification information.

  According to the present invention (2), the stop identification information determining means (special drawing content determining means 1141) determines the second part of the stop identification information with a certain probability under a predetermined situation. It is a gaming machine.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “winning” is a concept that includes not only winnings in which a winning ball is paid out but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes so-called “through chucker” and winning holes. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Game content determination random number” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, 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 numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining the special game content based on the stop mode of the identification information). The “variation mode” is a concept including not only the variation time of the identification information but also the variation time + variation content (for example, frame advance or slow).

  In the present invention (1), after the identification information is divided, a part of the identification information has additional variation mode information and / or deletion variation mode information. Further, the variation mode is determined by combining a predetermined base variation mode with an additional variation mode and / or a deletion variation mode specified by a part of the identification information. Therefore, according to the present invention (1), it is not necessary to store all variation pattern information in the variation pattern information storage means, and only base variation mode information, additional variation mode information, and deletion variation mode information are stored as parts. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the variation mode. Furthermore, with regard to the frequency of how frequently the additional variation mode and / or the deletion variation mode is generated, the frequency can be adjusted by changing the appearance rate of the second part of the stop identification information. There is also an effect that a gaming machine can be designed without necessity.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effects, the second part of the stop identification information is determined with a certain probability under a predetermined situation. Even if the variation mode is selected, it is possible to execute the addition variation mode and / or the deletion variation mode with a certain frequency.

  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 gaming machines {e.g., conventional third-class, general electric, ordinary, complex Pachinko machines such as machines (for example, conventional gaming machines having two functions of type 1 and conventional gaming machines having one function of type 1 and conventional type 2), and sparrow ball games It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to other gaming machines such as machines and arrange balls. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 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, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special 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. Specifically, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111, a special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, and a special figure starting for opening and closing the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. Next, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the special figure start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2210 is provided with a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2211. Here, the universal start entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general start entrance 2210, and generates the general start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. It should be noted that the entry of the game ball into the ordinary drawing start port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened when the special symbol stops in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes a special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and a large winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the entering at the time of entering. The special winning opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the special winning opening 2120 between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. Here, the special symbol in the best mode is composed of a front part indicating information on the success / failure and a rear part indicating information on addition / deletion of a special figure variation mode described later. 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 dot LED or a 7-segment LED, and the special symbol includes a front portion composed of three types of characters “a”, “b”, and “B”, “−”, A combination with the rear part composed of four types of characters “α”, “β”, and “γ” is displayed.

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

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141 and a drawing hold display unit 2142. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

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

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls 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). A main control device (main board) 1000, an effect display control means (sub board) 2150 for performing display control related to various effects / information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content; An effect display device 2140 that displays an effect that enhances the fun and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 according to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening to the winning ball tray 110. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches one ball at a time into the gaming area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source for the pachinko gaming machine A power switch 292, which is a switch for turning on / off, is provided on the back 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. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), speakers 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode {for example, a special figure base variation mode (special diagram base variation time) to be described later and Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information regarding addition / deletion of special figure variation mode (addition / deletion of special figure variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} And a prize ball payout determining unit 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball in the prize opening.In the following, the “special figure addition variation mode” means a variation mode (additional variation time) added to the base variation mode (base variation time) of the special symbol. This means a variation mode (deletion variation time) deleted from the base variation mode (base variation time) of the special symbol.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game open / close control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to in relation to the main game and the auxiliary game And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether or not the gaming ball has flown into the general figure starting port 2210. And a normal start entrance entrance 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, A special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a special figure base variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for acquisition.

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

  Next, the hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random symbol variation permission is granted. Whether or not to temporarily store the first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the normal variation permission is not down, Based on the determination result, there is a universal figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the temporary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing 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 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure referred to when performing a small hit lottery with respect to a special symbol. And a small bonus lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state. Here, Table 1 is an example of a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 (for low probability lottery).

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, stops the special symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) {special symbol base variation mode (special symbol base variation time) + special symbol addition / Special figure content determining means 1141 for determining the deletion variation mode (special figure addition / deletion fluctuation time)} and a general figure content determining means 1142 for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the acquired normal symbol winning random number ing. Here, the variation mode of the special symbol is deleted from the “special diagram base variation mode” which is the basis of the variation mode, the variation mode part added to the special map base variation mode and / or the special map base variation mode. It is composed of “special figure addition / deletion variation mode” which is a variation mode part. In the best mode, the “special drawing addition / deletion variation mode” is not determined independently as a part of the variation mode, but is uniquely specified based on the stop symbol.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol and a variation mode related to the special symbol. Here, the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a is referred to when determining the special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1, which is referred to when determining the special symbol stop symbol, and the special figure base variation mode. A special figure base variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 and a special figure addition / deletion variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-3 which is referred to when determining the special figure addition / deletion variation mode. ing. The special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 is provided with various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table, the probability variation). Game → special probability variation game state lottery table, time shortening game → special time reduction game state lottery table), special figure base variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 is a result of success / failure / game state / number of held balls (For example, with regard to gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → special game normal game state, a probability variation game → a lottery table for special figure probability variation game state, a time shortening game → special game) Drawing time reduction game state lottery table). In addition, there are big hits and small wins, but as long as it is configured so that the stop symbol and special figure base variation mode are selected in a differentiated manner, the display contents are displayed using separate tables. Even if it comprises so that it may determine, you may comprise so that a display content may be determined using the same table.

Here, Table 2 is an example of a special drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 (during normal game), and Table 3 shows a special drawing base variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 (during normal game). Table 4 is an example, and FIG. 4 is an example of a special drawing addition / deletion variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-3. As can be seen from these tables, the special symbol is determined by lottery based on the special symbol determination random number (see Table 2), and the special symbol base variation mode is determined by lottery based on the special diagram base variation mode determination random number (see Table 3). ), The special figure addition / deletion variation mode is automatically determined based on the rear part of the determined special symbol (see Table 4). The variation mode (total variation time) of the variation is determined based on the special figure base variation mode (special map base variation time) and the special figure addition / deletion variation mode (special map addition / deletion variation time). .

  Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. There are various winning tables that differ depending on the state (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table).

  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 is a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 is satisfied. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the special symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner, and the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, between rounds) Time) and the like in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, special game content determination means 1172, and special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition. And special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

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

  Here, in the best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared to the non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extending 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 satisfying a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols (front and rear parts) and fluctuation mode information (special figure base fluctuation mode and special figure addition / deletion fluctuation mode) related to, and information related to special games (for example, Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for temporarily storing the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.). Here, Table 5 is an example of the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b.

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

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, 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 effects, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, and a display of a decorative symbol stop and variable display / game progress during a 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 2152 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 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. A drawing hold information display control unit 2152b that controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and an effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a {information on success / failure, stop symbol, special symbol base variation mode information (special symbol). Base variation time), special figure addition / deletion variation mode information (special diagram addition / deletion variation time)}, the decorative symbol stop pattern and variation mode (illustration base variation mode and drawing addition / deletion variation mode) A drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 for determination and data for rendering including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) relating to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations It further has a drawing variation mode storage means 2152a-2. Here, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes a “draft base variation mode” (for example, normal reach, super reach) which is the basis of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and a variation pattern part added to the drawing base variation mode. (For example, the third stop symbol frame-by-frame, jackpot symbol re-lottery) and / or variation mode parts to be deleted from the above-mentioned drawing base variation mode (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol simultaneously stop, super The front stage of reach is cut), and the “drawing addition / deletion variation mode” is configured.

  Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 includes a drawing base variation mode determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the design base variation mode of the decorative design, There is a drawing addition / deletion variation mode determination table 2152a-1-2 for reference when determining the addition / deletion variation mode. The drawing base variation mode determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the information regarding the success / failure, the game state, and the special figure base variation mode information (special map base variation time).

Here, Table 6 is a drawing base variation mode determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 (extract), and Table 7 is an example of a drawing addition / deletion variation mode determination table 2152a-1-2. . As can be seen from these tables, the decoration base variation mode of the decorative design is determined by lottery based on the random number for determining the design variation mode (see Table 6), and the addition / deletion variation mode of the decorative design is the special figure addition / deletion variation. It is determined based on the mode information (special drawing addition / deletion variation time) (see Table 7). A variation mode obtained by combining the drawing base variation mode and the drawing addition / deletion variation mode (drawing addition / deletion variation mode) is a variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  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 has a normal symbol start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special symbol start port 2110, and a normal symbol that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Display device 2220.

  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, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, 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 control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next 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 chew release 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 common figure content determination means 1142 refers to the common 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 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, or a normal game). Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. 0 for normal games) based on the gaming state. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 and stores the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (special game) is performed. The process proceeds to the content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special game content determination 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 starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a special figure base variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure hold The means 1131 sets the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (special symbol display processing 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 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 means 1141 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, in step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 and the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2 based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the gaming state. , Special symbol win / loss (big hit, small win) lottery is executed. In the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is first executed with reference to the big hit lottery table. When the big hit lottery is shifted, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1480, the special figure content determination unit 1141 executes a special symbol content determination process described later. Next, in step 1414, the information transmission means 1200 includes the symbol information related to the special symbol determined in the special symbol content determination process in step 1480 {stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, special symbol base variation mode information (special symbol base Change time), special figure addition / deletion change mode information (special figure addition / deletion change time), etc.} are transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a determines the predetermined time {the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined in the special symbol content determination processing in the step 1480 (the special figure base fluctuation time + the special figure addition / deletion fluctuation). Time)} is set in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 in accordance with the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1420, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, 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 1426, the special figure control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special figure display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the special figure control unit 1151 turns off the changing flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a. In step 1430, 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 later-described specific game end determination process, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, 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 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special symbol content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1480 in FIG. First, in step 1482, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to the special figure base fluctuation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 based on the special figure base fluctuation mode determination random number, and changes the base fluctuation mode (special figure base) related to the special symbol. Change time) and temporarily store the determined information in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191d. Note that the table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls. Next, in step 1484, the special symbol content determination means 1141 refers to the special symbol stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 based on the special symbol determination random number, determines the stop symbol related to the special symbol, and also determines the determination information. Is temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. The referenced table is determined based on the result of the determination. Next, in step 1486, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to the special figure addition / deletion variation mode determination table 1141a-3 based on the determined rear part of the stop symbol, and adds / deletes the special figure related to the special symbol. The change mode (special figure addition / deletion change time) is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1488, the special figure content determining means 1141 determines a fluctuation mode (variation time) related to the special symbol based on the determined special figure base fluctuation mode and the determined special figure addition / deletion fluctuation mode. The determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 1414).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process 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 auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, 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. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1173 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 execution means 1173 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 unit 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and 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 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 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 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. (For example, an opening pattern of 0.5 second opening → 0.8 second closing → 0.5 second opening is set as a small hitting opening pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 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 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined ball (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 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). 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 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and the round is a final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability variation jackpot and the time shortening variation jackpot, suddenly It is determined whether or not there are two rounds in the case of a big hit in the probability variation, and one round in the case of a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 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 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 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 special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability fluctuation big hit or a sudden probability fluctuation big hit. 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 in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a time reduction variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and also stores the time reduction counter value in the time reduction counter 1181a. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). In the case of No in step 1658, that is, when the current special game is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  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. 14 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152 a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151 a, and receives new symbol information {stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (whether or not Information etc.), special figure base fluctuation mode information (special figure base fluctuation time), special figure addition / deletion fluctuation mode information (special figure addition / deletion fluctuation time, etc.)} is determined. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6110, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the drawing base variation mode determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 based on the drawing base variation mode determination random number, While determining the base variation mode regarding the decorative design, the determination information is temporarily stored in the design related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The referenced table is based on the result of the main control device 1000 temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, the gaming state, and the special figure base fluctuation mode information (special figure base fluctuation time). Determined. Next, in step 6112, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 stops drawing based on the stop symbol information and the success / failure information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to a symbol determination table (not shown), a stop symbol related to the decorative symbol is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6114, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing addition / deletion change content determination table 2152a- based on the special drawing addition / deletion change mode information (special drawing addition / deletion change time). With reference to 1-2, the figure addition / deletion variation mode regarding the decorative design is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the design related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Next, in step 6116, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines a variation mode related to the decorative design based on the determined diagram base variation mode and the determined drawing addition / deletion variation mode information. The determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6106, the figure display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Transition. In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts the display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 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 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300). .

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300).

  Next, FIG. 17 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 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 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 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 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 (probability variation). (Displayed only for jackpots or time reduction fluctuation jackpots). Here, if it is sudden probability fluctuation jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether this win is "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" or "small hit" In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control unit 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, 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).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 shows a screen display example (left) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 and a screen display example (right) on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130. In (a), the special symbol is “B-” (the decorative symbol is “777”), the special symbol base variation mode is “special diagram base variation mode 3” (the drawing base variation mode is “reach 2”), This is a screen display example when the special drawing addition / deletion variation mode is “illustration addition / deletion variation mode 1” (the drawing addition / deletion variation mode is “none”), and (b) is a special display of (a). When the rear part of the symbol is replaced from “-” to “α”, specifically, the special symbol is “Bα” (decorative symbol is “777”) and the special symbol base variation mode is “special symbol base variation mode 3” ( The drawing base variation mode is “reach 2”), the special drawing addition / deletion variation mode is “drawing addition / deletion variation mode 2” (the drawing addition / deletion variation mode is “first and second decorative symbol simultaneous stop”). ) Is a screen display example.

  First, (a) will be described. The sub-side starts changing the decorative symbols on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 in accordance with various determination information (a-1). Next, the first decorative design stops after a predetermined time elapses (a-2), and the second decorative design stops after a predetermined time elapses (a-3). And after performing a predetermined reach production display, the 3rd decoration design stops (a-4). Next, (b) will be described. The sub-side starts the variation of the decorative symbols on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140 according to various determination information (a-1). Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are simultaneously stopped (a-2). And after performing a predetermined reach production display, the 3rd decoration design stops (a-3).

  According to this best mode, after the identification information is divided, the additional variation mode information and / or the deletion variation mode information is given to a part thereof. Further, the variation mode is determined by combining a predetermined base variation mode with an additional variation mode and / or a deletion variation mode specified by a part of the identification information. Therefore, according to the present invention (1), it is not necessary to store all variation pattern information in the variation pattern information storage means, and only base variation mode information, additional variation mode information, and deletion variation mode information are stored as parts. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the variation mode. Furthermore, with regard to the frequency of how frequently the additional variation mode and / or the deletion variation mode is generated, the frequency can be adjusted by changing the appearance rate of the second part of the stop identification information. There is also an effect that a gaming machine can be designed without necessity.

  Further, since the second part of the stop identification information is determined with a certain probability under a predetermined condition, it is constant regardless of which base variation mode is selected under the predetermined condition. It is possible to execute the addition variation mode and / or the deletion variation mode at a frequency of

  Next, a first modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the special figure content determination means determines (1) special symbol and (2) special figure base variation mode by lottery, and (3) special figure addition / deletion variation mode based on the rear part of the special symbol. (Set) and the display control means is configured to display the special symbol according to the determined information, but the special figure content determination means determines (1) the special symbol and (2) the special figure base variation mode by lottery. The display control means may be configured to display (3) the special symbol addition / deletion variation mode based on the rear part of the special symbol and to display the special symbol according to the determined information. In the following, description will be made centering on the differences from the best mode in the present modified example. In addition, about all the modified examples including this modified example, a modified example number (for example, “(1)” in the first modified example) is attached after each step or each means. Here, when the same reference numerals as those of the best mode are provided except that the modification example numbers are given, the same processes or functions as those of the best mode are performed.

  First, the functional characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The special figure control means 1151 (1) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification specifies (sets) the special figure addition / deletion variation mode based on the rear part of the special symbol determined by the special figure content determination means 1141 (1). Special map addition / deletion variation mode specifying means 1152a (1), and special map addition / deletion variation mode specifying means 1152a (1) is referred to when specifying the special map addition / deletion variation mode. Special figure addition / deletion change mode specifying table 1141a-3 (1).

  Next, processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a special symbol display process, which is one of characteristic processes of the present modification example, related to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) in FIG. Most of the steps are the same as those in FIG. 8, and only steps 1480 (1) to 1413 (1) are different. Therefore, only the differences will be described. In step 1480 (1), the special symbol content determination unit 1141 (1) executes a special symbol content determination process described later. Next, in step 1411 (1), the special figure control means 1151 (1) specifies the special figure addition / deletion variation mode based on the rear part of the special symbol determined in the special symbol content determination processing in step 1480 (1). With reference to the table 1152a-1 (1), the special figure addition / deletion fluctuation mode (special figure addition / deletion fluctuation time) related to the special symbol is specified, and the specific information is stored in the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b (1). Memorize temporarily. Next, in step 1413 (1), the special figure control means 1151 (1) determines the special figure base variation mode determined in the special symbol content determination process in step 1480 (1) and the specified special diagram addition / deletion variation mode. Based on the above, the variation mode (variation time) regarding the special symbol is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (1).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special symbol content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification, relating to the subroutine of step 1480 (1) in FIG. First, in step 1482 (1), the special figure content determination means 1141 (1) refers to the special figure base fluctuation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 (1) based on the special figure base fluctuation mode determination random number, The base variation mode (special diagram base variation time) related to the symbol is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191d (1). Note that the table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls. Next, in step 1484 (1), the special symbol content determination means 1141 (1) refers to the special symbol stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 (1) based on the special symbol determination random number, and stops the special symbol. The symbol is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (1), and the process proceeds to the next process {step 1411 (1)}.

  Next, a second modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the special symbol composed of the front part and the rear part is determined by one random number. However, the front part and the rear part of the special symbol may be determined by different random numbers. Good. In the following, description will be made centering on the differences from the best mode in the present modified example.

  First, the functional characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 (2) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the entrance of the special figure starting port, and according to the determination result Special random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 (2) for acquiring the random number (for example, winning random number, special symbol base variation mode determining random number, special symbol front determining random number, special symbol rear determining random number). Next, the special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a (2) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification is a special symbol stop symbol front determination lottery table that is referred to when determining the special symbol stop symbol front. 1141a-4 (2), and a special symbol stop symbol rear determination lottery table 1141a-5 (2) referred to when determining the stop symbol rear portion of the special symbol.

Next, an example of the special figure stop symbol front determination lottery table 1141a-4 (2) used in this example is shown in Table 8, and an example of the special figure stop symbol rear determination lottery table 1141a-5 (2). Is shown in Table 9. As can be seen from Tables 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example determines the front and rear of the special symbol with separate random numbers (special symbol front determination random number, special symbol rear determination random number). It is configured.

  Next, processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the special symbol content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification, relating to the subroutine of step 1480 (2) in FIG. Most of the steps are the same as those in FIG. 9, and only steps 1483 (2) and 1485 (2) are different. Therefore, only the differences will be described. In step 1483 (2), the special symbol content determination means 1141 (2) is based on the special symbol front determination random number, and the special symbol stop symbol front determination lottery table 1141a-4 (2). , The front part of the stop symbol related to the special symbol is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (2). Next, in step 1485 (2), the special symbol content determining means 1141 (2) refers to the special symbol stop symbol rear symbol determination lottery table 1141a-5 (2) based on the special symbol rear symbol determination random number, and displays the special symbol. And determining the rear part of the stop symbol for the temporary symbol and temporarily storing the determined information in the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (2). Note that at least the special symbol front part is referred to a different table based on the result. Regarding the rear part of the special symbol, the same table may always be referred to regardless of the result of the determination.

  Next, a third modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the sub-side drawing addition / deletion variation mode information is determined based on the special-side drawing addition / deletion variation mode information determined on the main side. You may determine aspect information based on the rear part of the special symbol determined on the main side. In the following, description will be made centering on the differences from the best mode in the present modified example.

  First, the main controller 1000 (3) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification has various game information {eg, stop symbol information (front and rear), stop symbol attribute information on the game peripheral device 2000 (3) side. (For example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode {for example, information on special figure base variation mode (special diagram base variation time) described later}, special game , Including information transmission means 1200 (3) for transmitting {start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} {that is, the game peripheral device 2000 (3) side adds / deletes special figure Do not transmit fluctuation mode (special figure addition / deletion fluctuation time)}. Next, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a (3) receives the symbol information {information regarding the success / failure, stop symbol (temporary information) from the main control device 1000 (3) side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (3). Front and rear), special figure base variation mode information (special diagram base variation time)}, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the drawing base variation mode are determined, and in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (3) Based on the symbol information {stop symbol (rear part)} from the main control device 1000 (3) side temporarily stored in the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 (3 for determining the addition / variation mode of the decorative symbol )have.

Next, Table 10 shows an example of the drawing addition / deletion variation mode determination table 2152a-1-2 (3) used in this modification example. As can be seen from Table 10, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification is configured to determine the drawing addition / deletion variation mode based on the rear part of the special symbol transmitted from the main side.

  Next, processing characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present modification, relating to the subroutine of step 6100 (3) in FIG. First, in step 6102 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 (3) refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a (3), and new symbol information from the main controller 1000 (3) side. It is determined whether or not {stop symbol information (front and rear), stop symbol attribute information (whether information etc.), special figure base variation mode information (special symbol base variation time, etc.)} has been received. If Yes in step 6102 (3), in step 6110 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 (3) draws a drawing base variation mode determination lottery table based on the drawing base variation mode determination random number. With reference to 2152a-1-1 (3), the base variation mode related to the decorative symbols is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (3). The table referred to above is the result of the main control device 1000 (3) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (3), game state, special figure base variation mode information (special figure). Base variation time). Next, in step 6112 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 (3) receives from the main controller 1000 (3) side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (3). Based on the stop symbol information and the success / failure information, a stop symbol design table (not shown) is referred to determine a stop symbol related to the decorative symbol, and the display information is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (3). Is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area. Next, in step 6114 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 (3) receives from the main controller 1000 (3) side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (3). Based on the rear part of the stop symbol (the rear part of the special symbol), referring to the drawing addition / deletion variation mode determination table 2152a-1-2 (3), the design addition / deletion variation mode related to the decorative symbol is determined and The determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (3). Next, in step 6116 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152 a-1 (3) relates to the decoration pattern based on the determined drawing base variation mode and the determined drawing addition / deletion variation mode information. In addition to determining the variation mode, the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (3). In step 6106 (3), the drawing display content determination means 2152 a-1 (3) turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c (3), and performs the next processing. The process proceeds to {decorated symbol display control process 6200 (3)}. Even in the case of No in step 6102 (3), the process proceeds to the next process {decorated symbol display control process 6200 (3)}.

  Next, a fourth modification of the best mode will be described. In the best mode, the first part and the second part of the special symbol are configured to constitute separate identification elements, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 25 is a display example of a first part and a second part in a general-purpose 7-segment LED display device. Here, first, in FIG. 25 (1), the five segments (upper horizontal, middle horizontal, upper left vertical, upper right vertical, lower right vertical) surrounded by A in the figure are “first part”. Two segments surrounded by B in the middle (lower left vertical, lower horizontal) are “second part”. Thus, in this example, one identification element is comprised combining the 1st part and the 2nd part. In FIG. 25 (2), the first part has seven segments (upper horizontal, middle horizontal, lower horizontal, upper left vertical, lower left vertical, upper right vertical, The lower right vertical) is the “first portion”, and a simple dot that is not an identification element surrounded by B ′ in the figure is the “second portion”.

  Below that, <example of special symbol> is shown. In addition, the solid line part in the said example means that it is the said part, and a dotted line part means that it is another part. Explaining the leftmost “probability variation jackpot” of <first part> of [example of special symbol] in FIG. 25 (1), among the five solid lines belonging to the first part, middle horizontal, upper left vertical, lower right The vertical three lights are on, and the remaining upper horizontal and upper right vertical lights are off. Furthermore, “Special figure addition / deletion variation mode 1” of <second part> of [example of special symbol] in FIG. 25 (1) will be described. Of the two solid lines belonging to the second part, only the lower left vertical Is lit and the bottom horizontal is off. Therefore, when the lighting part in the stop special symbol is middle horizontal, upper left vertical, lower left vertical, lower right vertical, the variation mode of the variation of the special symbol is the base variation mode + the special figure addition / deletion variation mode 1, and the stop The attribute of the identification information is a probability variation jackpot.

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 special symbol content determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of 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. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a display content example on the effect display device showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (first modification). FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a special symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention (first modification). FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a special symbol content determination process on the main controller side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (first modification). FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (second modification). FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a special symbol content determination process on the main controller side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (second modification). FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention (third modification). FIG. 25 is a display example of a special symbol in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention (fourth modification).

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1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1141a-3 Special figure addition / deletion change mode determination table 1151 Special figure control means 1170 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Special prize opening 2131 Special figure display Part

Claims (2)

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,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening,
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information and variation mode of identification information;
When the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed in the variation mode on the identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, and then the stop Identification information display control means for controlling to display identification information;
In the pachinko gaming machine having special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode,
The identification information display content determination means includes
Base variation mode determination means for determining a base variation mode of identification information based on the game content determination random number;
Stop identification information determining means for determining a first part of stop identification information based on the game content determination random number and determining a second part of stop identification information based on the game content determination random number, and the first part of the stop identification information It has an additional variation mode / deletion variation mode related information storage means for storing information related to the two parts and the additional variation mode or the deletion variation mode,
The identification information display control means includes
A variation mode obtained by combining the base variation mode determined by the base variation mode determination unit and the additional variation mode corresponding to the second part determined by the stop identification information determination unit is variably displayed; and / Or after variably displaying the variation mode obtained by deleting the deletion variation mode corresponding to the second part determined by the stop identification information determination unit from the base variation mode determined by the base variation mode determination unit, A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a combination of the first part and the second part determined by the stop identification information determining means is displayed as stop identification information.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop identification information determining means determines the second part of the stop identification information with a certain probability under a predetermined situation.

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