JP2010029234A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means capable of easily executing an irregular response despite bug occurrence during a presentation in a Pachinko game machine that can execute other presentations than identification information variation over a plurality of identification information variations. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine, which can execute other presentations than identification information variation over the plurality of identification information variations, is designed to determine independently of progress during a unit presentation when determining a content definitely displayed at the start and end of the unit presentation related to the other presentation (the presentation corresponding to an identification information variation). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is advantageous to the player when the identification information on the identification information display section is displayed in a predetermined manner after the game has entered the starting opening, and then the identification information stops in a predetermined manner. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that can shift to a special game. In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect (continuous effect) separately from the identification information fluctuation over a plurality of identification information fluctuations.

  At present, the most popular bullet ball game machines display a symbol called “special symbol” on the display section of 7-segment etc. when the 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) It is a pachinko gaming machine (conventional “first-class gaming machine”) called “Digipachi” of the type that shifts to a game with contents that are released under conditions. 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 various types, how to devise and give high interest to the overall production including the variation of the above-mentioned symbols The focus is on what to do. As one of them, a method of executing a specific effect (continuous effect) over a plurality of decorative symbol variations, which is linked in detail to the decorative symbol variations, in addition to the decorative symbol variations, has been proposed. To give a specific example, a battle effect is executed separately from the decorative symbol variation, and when the enemy character is won in the battle effect, the enemy character is decreased, and when all enemy characters are finally defeated, It is the composition of becoming.
JP2004-97565

  By the way, when a continuous effect over a plurality of decorative symbol variations as described above is executed, the connections between the effects that constitute the continuous effect may be lost. For example, in the case of the battle effect described above, assume that there are five enemy characters at the start of a certain effect. Then, it is assumed that the production progresses and five enemy characters should appear, but ten enemy characters appear due to a bug, and as a result of the battle, five people have been defeated. In this case, when the effect end confirmation display is performed based on the result of the battle effect, the number obtained by subtracting the five people defeated from the five people at the start of the effect, that is, all the defeats are confirmed and displayed. However, as described above, in this example, if all enemy characters are defeated, the change is a win. However, since it is not won internally, it does not shift to a special game. Therefore, when a situation in which a contradiction occurs between such an effect display and an actual profit benefit, an irregular response that does not mislead the player is required. Furthermore, in the above-described example, it is assumed that the number of enemy characters is not changed until a predetermined number of times in a continuous effect over a plurality of decorative symbol changes. However, if a bug that kills an enemy character occurs in a certain fluctuation that is less than the predetermined number of times, it is necessary to reduce the number of enemy characters by the amount defeated from the next fluctuation. It must be different from the story development in continuous production. Therefore, in the event of a situation in which the story becomes unsatisfactory as a result of the planned story development being impossible, irregular correspondence such as rebuilding the story again so as not to cause inconsistencies in the story development. Is required. Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko machine capable of performing an effect different from the identification information variation over a plurality of identification information variations, and means that can easily perform irregular correspondence even if a bug occurs during the performance. The purpose is to provide.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of displaying the effect;
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Displayed on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141), including the contents of change of the identification information (decorative symbol) and the stop mode, based on the game ball entering the start port (special drawing start port 2110). Effect content determining means (whether or not lottery means 1135, symbol content determination means 1140, display control means 2152);
Displaying the identification information (decorative symbol) in a variably displayed manner according to the variation content determined by the effect content determining unit (whether / lottery unit 1135, symbol content determining unit 1140, display control unit 2152) and displaying to stop in the stop mode Including the control, the content of the effect determined by the effect content determination means (whether or not lottery means 1135, symbol content determination means 1140, display control means 2152) is displayed on the effect display unit (drawing display unit 2141). Effect display control means (display control means 2152);
Special game control means (special game control means (special game game) for executing a special game in which the variable prize opening (big prize opening 2120) is changed from the closed state to the open state when the stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) is a predetermined result. A gaming machine having a game control means 1170), wherein a plurality of fluctuations substantially synchronized with the plurality of times of fluctuations, wherein the situation can proceed for each fluctuation over a plurality of times of continuous fluctuations of the identification information (decoration pattern). In a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a specific effect consisting of unit effects, separately from the variation of the identification information (decoration pattern),
The effect content determination means (particularly the display control means 2152)
During the period of the specific effect, the content determined at the time of the specific effect is determined based on the content determined at the end of the previous unit effect. Hour display control management means 2152d-3),
During the period of the specific effect, the progress content related to the certain unit effect is determined by the specific effect time determined content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3) and the start determined content. Specific content progress content determination means (special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4) that is determined based on the finalized content.
The effect display control means (display control means 2152)
In the certain unit effect, the start content determined by the specific effect determined content determining means (special effect non-execution display control managing means 2152d-3) is used as the effect display unit (equipment) at the start of the certain unit effect. The display content is controlled to be displayed on the figure display unit 2141), and the final content determined at the end determined by the specific effect determined content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3) is the unit effect. A specific effect confirmed content display control means (special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1) for controlling to display on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) at the end;
In the certain unit effect, the progress information determining means (special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4) determined by the specific effect during the period from the start of the certain unit effect to the end of the certain unit effect. It has specific content progress content display control means (special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2) that controls to display the progress content on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141). It is a pachinko gaming machine that features it.

In the present invention (2), the specific effect determination content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3) determines a plurality of end-time determination content candidates at the start of a certain unit effect. , Transmitting the plurality of candidate information to the specific effect progress content determination means (special effect execution display control management means 2152d-4) side,
The specific effect determination content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3) determines the end determination content from the plurality of end determination content candidates at a predetermined timing during the certain unit effect. And
The specific effect progress content determination means (special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4) is the specific effect determined content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management) at a predetermined timing during the certain unit effect. After selecting one candidate information from the plurality of candidate information transmitted from the means 2152d-3) side, the progress content is determined based on the one candidate information,
The specific effect determined content determination means (special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3) is independent of the specific effect progress content determination means (special effect execution display control management means 2152d-4). The finalized content at the end is determined from the plurality of finalized content candidates at the end. On the other hand, the progress information determining unit at the specific effect (display control management unit 2152d-4 at the time of special effect execution) is determined from the plurality of candidate information. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein one candidate information is selected in accordance with the determination by the specific effect determination content determination means when selecting one candidate information.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present 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. “Direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game. For example, identification information fluctuates / stops, notices, etc., moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. 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.

  According to the present invention (1), in a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing an effect different from the identification information variation over a plurality of identification information variations, the unit effect (one identification information variation and When determining the content to be confirmed and displayed at the start and end of the (corresponding production), it is configured to be decided independently without taking into account the progress results during the unit production (independence guarantee of production), Even if the progress result during the unit game becomes unexpected due to a bug, it is not affected by the bug for the time being, so there is no need to execute complicated irregular correspondence (Irregular Simplification of handling, simplification of handling in case of contradiction). By simplifying the irregular correspondence in this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is less likely to cause bugs such as illegal RAM access due to omission of consideration. Furthermore, according to the present invention (1), since the mutual association between the unit effect finalized displays can be ensured, there is also an effect that it is possible to have a connection without a sense of incongruity with respect to the specific effects over a plurality of games. .

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, when determining one confirmed content from a plurality of final confirmed content candidates, it is configured to ensure the independence of the specific effect confirmed content determination means side. , Even if a bug occurs on the progressing content determining means side at the time of a specific production and it is inconsistent with the one confirmed content determined on the specific performance content determining means side, it will affect the subsequent unit performance game There is an effect that it can be prevented.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, Pachinko machines such as ordinary machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function) It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to other game machines such as sparrow ball game 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 firing 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 an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. Further, the upper ball tray 110 is provided with an operation button 4000 used for special effects described later. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, 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. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the special-purpose start-opening electric accessory 2112 of the special-view start opening 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. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of special symbols not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

  Note that the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, and 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 the special symbols, and during special games and in the special effect mode (after the end of the special game) Display related to special effects executed during a predetermined period of time. 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.

  Here, the “special effect mode” and “special effect” which are the operations of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described first. First, the “special effect mode” in the best mode is a mode in which the “special effect” may be executed after a special game is completed, which stays for a predetermined period {the same number of fluctuations as the number of time reductions (for example, 100 rotations)}. is there. The “special effect” is a battle effect that is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special effect mode. Hereinafter, a description will be given in time series.

  First, before entering the “special effect mode”, a notice display of the “special effect mode” is executed during execution of the special game. Specifically, the “combination of enemy characters (five people)” that appears in the “special effect mode” that is shifted to after the special game ends is displayed (person introduction). Here, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, after the special game is finished, the so-called “hidden probability variation” is called an internal probability variation gaming state or a non-stochastic variation gaming state (in this best mode, a time shortening game) Status). After constructing such a situation, the internal gaming state can be determined to some extent by the combination of five enemy characters appearing in the “special effect mode” that shifts after the special game ends. Specifically, for example, as the number of weak enemy characters out of five increases, the degree of expectation that is in the probability variation gaming state increases. For this reason, during the execution of the special game, the game state after the end of the special game can be estimated to some extent during the special game.

  Next, after the special game ends, the mode shifts to “special effect mode”. In the special effect mode, the determined “combination of enemy characters” is always displayed in a predetermined area A of the effect display device 2140 (an area different from the decorative symbol variation area). However, if a part of the enemy character is defeated during a “special effect” to be described later, the defeated enemy character is displayed in dark.

  In the “special effect mode”, it is determined whether or not the “special effect” is executed every time the decorative symbol changes (for example, when the decorative symbol change is super reach). When the execution of the “special effect” is determined, a predetermined area B (an area different from the decorative symbol variation area) of the effect display device 2140 is still darkly displayed among the determined “combination of enemy characters”. A battle effect is executed between an enemy character who is not (alive) and an ally character. Then, in the case of the battle effect, when the player operates the operation button 4000 within a predetermined time in accordance with an instruction on the effect display device 2140, the battle effect becomes “predetermined result A” (this will be described later). However, if the player does not operate the operation button 4000 within a predetermined time, for example, the battle effect is “predetermined result B” ( As will be described later, for example, an effect is performed in which no enemy character is defeated). When the “special effect” is finished, the “combination of enemy characters” displayed in the predetermined area A is updated and displayed based on the result of the special effect (the enemy character is defeated by the “special effect”). In this case, the defeated enemy character is darkened).

  Then, if all enemy characters are defeated in a certain “special effect”, the change is a big hit. That is, the “special effect mode” can be said to be a continuous effect over a plurality of symbol variations aiming at defeating all enemy characters through the “special effect”. In the best mode, the “special effect mode” is configured to end after a predetermined number of times regardless of the internal gaming state. However, in the case of the probability varying gaming state, the predetermined number of times has elapsed. However, the “special effect mode” may be continued.

  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 hold 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 figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). Main control device (main board) 1000, presentation display control means (sub board) 2150 for performing display control related to various presentations and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to game contents, 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) of 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 rear surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a game peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. ing. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 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 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 game control means 1100 that controls main control relating to main games (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 reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information etc., and a winning ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the winning ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined winning balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes. have.

  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 the opening / closing decision of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 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 (E.g., 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 flowed 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, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( 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. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted. Based on the determination result, there is a general figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing 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 if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag) and the success / failure lottery. 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 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure which is 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, although not shown. 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.

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

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the game state, and the number of held balls (for example, for the game state, a normal game → special drawing normal game state lottery table, probability variation game → special figure probability). Floating game lottery table, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table). 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 performing control 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 management 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 of opening / 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, if the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the special symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner and the special game transition condition are satisfied, 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 related 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 that is 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 for 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 this 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) compared to non-time reduction. Furthermore, 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 extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (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 variation 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 fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). For temporarily storing special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and information regarding special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 is information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a normal symbol changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric chew release flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information, and temporary information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol satisfying the change start condition) Means 1192b.

  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. Special effects for managing display control in the special effect mode by the drawing hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all the processes related to the display process of the hold information on the display unit 2142 and the special effect mode display control means 2152e described later. Mode display control managing means 2152d, special effect mode display control means 2152e for controlling display in the special effect mode on the effect display device 2140, and effect display for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect Related information temporary storage means 2152c. Here, in this best mode, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d is mounted on the peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board), while the special effect mode display control means 2152e is mounted on the effect display device 2140. . That is, the special effect mode display control management process 2152d executed by the special effect mode display control management means 2152d in the best mode is executed by the program (sub main program) of the peripheral device control board (sub integrated control board), while The special effect mode display control processing described later executed by the special effect mode display control means 2152e is executed by a program (sub-subprogram) of the effect display device 2140. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the function of the special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1 may be provided on the sub-main side, and the function of the special effect execution display control means 2152e-2 may be provided on the sub-sub side.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2152a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation pattern 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.

  Next, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d, based on the game state related information after the end of the special game from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, Special effect initial information determining means 2152d-1 for determining initial information (combination of enemy characters) and variation and stop of decoration symbols temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c The special effect execution availability determination means 2152d-2 for determining whether or not to execute the “special effect” with the change, and the display control when the special effect is not executed are referred to with reference to the symbol (or the success / failure information). Special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3 for special effect execution and display control system for special effect execution for managing display control during execution of the special effect Special effect for temporarily storing management means 2152d-4 and management information in the special effect mode {enemy character counter value (E value) for special effect non-execution and initial information (combination of enemy characters) for special effect}} Mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the special effect initial information determining unit 2152d-1 has a special effect initial information determining lottery table 2152d-1-1 that is referred to when determining the initial information of the special effect.

Here, Table 1 is an example of the lottery table 2152d-1-1 for determining the special effect initial information. Characters A to G in the table indicate enemy characters, and the strength of the enemy character is “character G> character F>... Character B> character A”. Therefore, in this best mode, which is a big hit when the enemy character is annihilated, if the game state after the special game is the probability variation game state, a combination of weak enemy characters is easily selected as the initial information of the special performance (1 ), When the game state after the end of the special game is a time-reduced variation game state, it is easy to select a strong enemy character combination as the initial information of the special effect (2). In this best mode, the number of enemy characters is always five, but is not limited to this.

  Next, the special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3 relates to the special effect non-execution related information {non-special effect start signal, non-special effect end signal, enemy character counter value (E value), and initial of the special effect. Special effect non-execution related information transmission means 2152d- for transmitting information (combination of enemy characters)} to special effect mode display control means 2152e (special effect non-execution related information receiving means 2152e-1-1 described later). 3-1. The enemy character counter value (E value) indicates the number of enemy characters.

  Here, in this best mode, the enemy character counter value (E value) and the initial information of the special effect (combination of enemy characters) are transmitted to the special effect mode display control means 2152e each time the non-special effect is executed. Then, the special effect mode display control means 2152e side produces an effect display device 2140 (in accordance with the enemy character counter value (E value) and the special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters) from the special effect mode display control management means 2152d side. An execution screen for non-special effects is displayed on area A). In this best mode, since it is configured to disappear in order from a weak enemy character (displayed in dark), for example, the enemy character counter value (E value) is “3” and the initial information is “enemy character”. In the case of “A, B, C, D, E”, “enemy characters C, D, E” are displayed.

  Next, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4, the special effect execution time button operation information receiving means 2152d-4-1 for receiving the button operation information from the operation button 4000, and the change availability information. And the result of “special effect” based on the enemy character counter value (E value) (two pattern results: “result An” when the operation button is operated, “result Bn” when the operation button is not operated) To temporarily store management information (for example, result An, result Bn, ON / OFF of button operation flag, etc.) at the time of execution of the “special effect”. Special effect execution time management information 2152d-4-3 and special effect execution time related information {special effect start signal, button operation signal, predetermined time arrival signal, special performance An end signal, enemy character counter value (E value), special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters), result An command, result Bn command} are received as special effect mode display control means 2152e (to receive special information related to execution of special effect described later). Special effect execution related information transmitting means 2152d-4-4 for transmitting to means 2152e-2-1). The special effect result determination means 2152d-4-2 further includes a special effect result determination lottery table 2152d-4-2-1, which is referred to when determining the “result An” and “result Bn” of the special effect. Have. Further, the table has various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state, the result of success / failure, and the enemy character counter value (E value).

Here, Table 2 is an example of the special effect result determination lottery table 2152d-4-2-1. First, the upper row is an example of the contents of the special effect result determination lottery table that is referred to when “time saving game”, “losing”, “remaining number of enemy characters = 5”. The lower row is an example of the contents of the special effect result determination lottery table which is referred to in the case of “time saving game”, “losing”, “remaining number of enemy characters = 3”. Here, how to read the table will be described by taking the case where “A5” (A, n = 5) and “B5” (B, n = 5) are selected as “special effect results” as an example. This means that when the user operates the button, four enemy characters fall (result A5), and when the user does not operate the button, the enemy character does not fall (result B5). In the table example (losing time table), as can be seen from any table configuration, a result that does not cause all enemy characters to fall down is selected no matter what result is selected. For example, in the case of the upper stage, “A6” and “B6” are never selected, and in the case of the lower stage, “A4” and “B4” to “A6” and “B6” are never selected. .

  Next, the special effect mode display control means 2152e is a special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1 that controls display when the special effect is not executed, and a special effect execution display control that controls display when the special effect is executed. Means 2152e-2 and special effect mode display related information storage means 2152e-3 for storing display related data (image information and the like) in the special effect mode are further provided. Here, in this best mode, the display control when the special effect is not executed and the display control when the special effect is executed are managed by different means. Specifically, the display control by the special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1 (when the special effect non-execution is performed) is managed by the special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3, and the special effect execution display control means. Display control by 2152e-2 (during execution of special effect) is managed by display control management means 2152d-4 during execution of special effect. Therefore, even if there is a contradiction in the contents of the display control between the two due to a bug or the like, display control that is not affected by the other can be performed. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the special effect non-execution related display control means 2152e-1 is the special effect non-execution related information transmitted from the special effect mode display control management means 2152d (the special effect non-execution related information transmitting means 2152d-3-1). Special effect non-execution related information receiving means 2152e- for receiving {non-special effect start signal, non-special effect end signal, enemy character counter value (E value) and special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters)} 1

  Next, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 receives the special effect execution time related information {special information transmitted from the special effect mode display control management means 2152d (special effect execution related information transmission means 2152d-4-4). Effect start signal, button operation signal, predetermined time arrival signal, special effect end signal, enemy character counter value (E value), initial information of special effect (combination of enemy characters), result An command corresponding to “result An”, Special effect execution related information receiving means 2152e-2-1 for receiving a result Bn command corresponding to “result Bn”, information at the time of executing the special effect {enemy character counter value (E value), special effect of Initial information (combination of enemy characters), result An command corresponding to “Result An”, result Bn command corresponding to “Result Bn”, button operation information received A special effect runtime related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2 for temporarily storing the ON / OFF} flag, a has.

  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 sound, 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 the effect display control means 2150 so as to be able to transmit information. . 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 entering determining means 1112 determines whether or not the general-use start entrance entering information is received from the general-use start entrance entering detection device 2211 of the general-use start opening 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 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time 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 universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the universal 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”. If YES in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 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 also 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 (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with 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 performs the display control 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 unit 1141 determines whether or not a change 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, at 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. The 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 No in step 1408, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a, and based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, variation mode determination random numbers). The stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (the same applies to the following). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display contents may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1412 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412) 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 means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 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 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 means 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 and determines 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. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a based on 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 means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 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. 11 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 executing 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. . In the case of Yes in step 1612, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 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 winning opening electrical accessory 2122 of the special winning opening 2120 to open the special winning opening 2120, and 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 the big hit of the probability fluctuation, and one round in the case of the 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, at 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. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the 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. Here, the process related to the special effect mode, which is a characteristic element of the present invention, is divided into a process executed on the peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board) and a process executed on the effect display device 2140. explain.

  First, FIG. 13 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 described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special effect initial information determination process described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process to be described later. In step 6500, effect display control means 2150 executes a special effect mode display control management 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. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the stop symbol / variation mode of the special symbol) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the side of the effect display control unit 2150 may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing 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 performs the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Migrate to In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 15 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 confirmed and 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 process (special effect initial information determination process 6400). .

  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 effect initial information determination process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special effect initial information determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. Here, the process is a process for determining initial information of special effects at the start of a special game. Specifically, first, in step 6402, the special effect initial information determination unit 2152d-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the special effect initial information determination means 2152d-1 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal is received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the special effect initial information determining means 2152d-1 is the gaming state after the end of the special game from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. Based on the information, with reference to the special effect initial information determination lottery table 2152d-1-1, the special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters) is determined by lottery, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the special effect mode management information. Temporarily store in 2152d-5. Next, in step 6408, the special effect initial information determining means 2152d-1 sets “5” to the enemy character counter (E) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5. In step 6410, the special effect initial information determination unit 2152d-1 turns on the special effect initial information determination flag in the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage unit 2152d-5 and performs the next process (during special game). The process proceeds to display control processing 6300). In addition, also when it is No in step 6402 and step 6404, it shifts to the next process (display control process 6300 during special game).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game 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 flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special effect initial information determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6305, the display control means 2152 turns off the special effect initial information determination flag in the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5. Next, 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 performs a big hit start display on the effect display device 2140. . 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 (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only when the shortened variation is a big hit). 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 6311, the display control means 2152 refers to the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152 d-5, and information on the determined special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters) on the effect display device 2140. Is displayed. For example, information about the enemy character (introduction, etc.) is displayed. Thereby, the player can guess to some extent the gaming state after the end of the special game from the display content. 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 control apparatus 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. Next, 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. Next, in step 6318, the display control means 2152 (special effect mode display control management means 2152d) sets “100” to the special effect number counter (c) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5. . In step 6320, display control means 2152 (special effect mode display control management means 2152d) turns on the special effect mode flag in the flag area of special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5 for the next processing ( The process proceeds to the special effect mode display control management process 6500). Here, the special effect mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the user is currently staying in the special effect mode. When the special effect mode flag is on, the special effect mode flag indicates that the user is currently in the special effect mode. 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 (special effect mode display control management process 6500).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special effect mode display control management process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. Here, this process is a process for managing a special effect mode display control process in step 7000 described later. As described above, the special effect mode display control management process in the best mode is executed by a so-called peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board) that controls sound control by a speaker or the like and display control by the effect display device 2140. The special effect mode display control process described later is configured to be executed by the effect display device 2140. However, it is not limited to this. First, in step 6502, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5 and determines whether or not the special effect mode flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5, and determines whether or not the non-special effect execution flag is off. Determine whether. Here, the non-special effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the non-special effect is being executed in the special effect mode, and when ON, it indicates that the non-special effect is currently being executed. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5 and determines whether or not the special effect execution flag is off. Determine. Here, the special effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the special effect is being executed in the special effect display mode. When the special effect execution flag is on, it indicates that the special effect is currently being executed. In the case of Yes in step 6506, in step 6508, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d 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 on. . In the case of Yes in step 6508, in step 6510, the special effect execution availability determination unit 2152d-2 displays the decoration pattern variation mode in the variation temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It is determined whether or not the special performance execution condition is satisfied. Here, the special effect execution condition includes a case where a variation mode or a hit stop symbol with high reliability is selected. In this best mode, after the decorative design fluctuates, it is configured to determine whether or not to execute the special effect and execute the special effect (non-special effect). All may be done before the decoration symbol changes.

  Next, processing at the time of executing the special effect is executed at Steps 6512 to 6542, while processing at the time of not executing the special effect is executed at Steps 6544 to 6546.

  First, the process when the special effect is not executed will be described. In the case of No in step 6510, that is, when the special effect execution condition is not satisfied, in step 6544, the special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d-3 is the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-. The non-special effect execution flag in the flag area 5 is turned on. Next, in step 6546, the special effect non-execution related information transmitting unit 2152d-3-1 sends the non-special effect start signal, the enemy character counter value (E value) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage unit 2152d-5. The initial information of the special effect (combination of enemy characters) is transmitted to the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to step 6550. This completes the process when the special effect is not executed.

  Next, processing at the time of executing special effects will be described. First, in the case of Yes in step 6510, that is, in the case where the special effect execution condition is satisfied, in step 6512 and step 6514, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 provides the special effect execution time management information. The special effect execution flag and the button operation valid flag in the flag area of the temporary storage means 2152d-4-3 are turned on, respectively. Here, the button operation valid flag is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the operation button 4000 is valid at the time of the special effect, and indicates that it is valid when turned on. Next, in step 6516, the special effect result determination means 2152d-4-2 stores the enemy character counter value (E value) and effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5. Based on the success / failure information in the symbol related information area, the special effect result determination lottery table 2152d-4-2-1 is referred to, and the result of the special effect (two patterns: the result when the player operates the button “ “Result An” and “Result Bn”, which is the result when the player does not operate the button, are determined by lottery, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. To do. Next, in step 6518, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 sets and starts a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in a special effect execution timer (not shown). Next, in step 6520, the special effect execution related information transmitting means 2152d-4-4 sends the special effect start signal and the enemy effect counter value (E value) in the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. ), Special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters) and special effect result command (two types of commands: result An command corresponding to “result An”, result Bn command corresponding to “result Bn”) 2140. Next, in step 6522, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 (special effect execution time button operation information receiving means 2152d-4-1) determines whether or not the operation button 4000 has been pressed. In the case of Yes in step 6522, in step 6524, the special effect execution related information transmission unit 2152 d-4-4 transmits button operation information to the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6526, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 turns on the button operation flag in the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. Next, in step 6528, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 refers to the special effect execution timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6528, in step 6530, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 turns off the button operation valid flag in the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. To do. Next, in step 6532, special effect execution related information transmitting means 2152d-4-4 transmits a predetermined time arrival signal to effect display device 2140. Here, when the special effect mode display control means 2152e receives this signal, the result effect (result An or result Bn) corresponding to the presence / absence of the button operation is determined based on the E value / initial information (combination of enemy characters). It is displayed on the effect display device 2140.

  Next, in step 6534, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 refers to the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3, and determines whether or not the button operation flag is on. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6534, the special effect execution time display control management unit 2152d-4 turns off the button operation flag in the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage unit 2152d-4-3. In step 6538, the special effect execution time display control management unit 2152d-4 accesses the special effect execution time management information temporary storage unit 2152d-4-3 to obtain information of “result An”, and the “result”. Based on “An”, the enemy character counter value (E value) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5 is updated. For example, when the E value before the special effect is “5” and the result An is “Result A3”, the E value after the special effect is “3” obtained by subtracting “2” from “5”. (See Table 2). On the other hand, if No in step 6534, that is, if the button operation flag is OFF, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 stores the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. The information of “result Bn” is obtained by accessing, and the enemy character counter value (E value) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage unit 2152d-5 is updated based on the “result Bn”. For example, when the E value before the special effect is “5” and the result Bn is “Result B3”, the E value after the special effect is “5” obtained by subtracting “0” from “5”. (See Table 2). Thus, the processing at the time of executing the special effect ends.

  Next, in step 6542, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d 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 6550, in Step 6552, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3, and the special effect execution flag is on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6552, in step 6554, the special effect execution time display control management means 2152d-4 turns off the special effect execution flag in the flag area of the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. To do. Next, in step 6556, the special effect execution related information transmission unit 2152d-4-4 transmits a special effect end signal to the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to step 6562. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6552, in step 6558, the special effect non-execution display control management unit 2152d-3 turns off the non-special effect execution flag in the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage unit 2152d-5. To. Next, in step 6560, the special effect non-execution related information transmitting unit 2152d-3-1 transmits a non-special effect end signal to the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to step 6562.

  Next, in Step 6562, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d subtracts 1 from the special effect mode count counter value (C value) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5c.

  Next, in step 6564 to step 6570, special effect mode end determination processing is executed. Specifically, first, in step 6564, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5, and the special effect mode number counter value (C value) is zero. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6564, in step 6566, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d turns off the special effect mode flag in the flag area of the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5, and performs the next processing (decoration). The process proceeds to the symbol display content determination process 6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6564, in step 6568, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d refers to the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, It is determined whether or not the fluctuation is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 6568, in step 6570, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d sets the special effect mode number counter value (C value) in the special effect mode management information temporary storage means 2152d-5c to 0, Control goes to step 6566. The special effect mode end determination process is thus completed.

  In the case of No in step 6506, in step 6542, the special effect mode display control management means 2152d (special effect execution display control management means 2152d-4), the special effect execution time management information temporary storage means 2152d-4-3. It is determined whether or not the button operation valid flag is on. If Yes in step 6542, the process proceeds to step 6522, and if No in step 6542, the process proceeds to step 6550. Further, if No in Step 6502, Step 6508, Step 6528, Step 6550 and Step 6568, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100), and if No in Step 6504, the process proceeds to Step 6550. In the case of No in step 6522, the process proceeds to step 6528.

  Next, the special effect mode display control process 7000 executed by the effect display device 2140, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 19 is a main flowchart of the special effect mode display control processing 7000 performed by the special effect mode display control means 2152e. First, in step 7100, special effect mode display control means 2152e (special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1) executes a non-special effect display control process described later. In step 7200, special effect mode display control means 2152e (special effect execution display control means 2152e-2) executes a special effect display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 7100.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a non-special effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7100 in FIG. Here, the process is a process of performing a display control process at the time of non-special effects. Specifically, first, in step 7102, special effect non-execution related display control means 2152e-1 (special effect non-execution related information receiving means 2152e-1-1), special effect non-execution related information transmitting means 2152d. It is determined whether the non-special effect start signal, the enemy character counter value (E value), and the special effect initial information (combination of enemy characters) are received from -3-1. In the case of Yes in Step 7102, in Step 7104, the special effect non-execution display control means 2152 e-1 is based on the enemy character counter value (E value) and the initial information (combination of enemy characters) of the special effect. A special effect start screen is displayed on effect display device 2140 (area A). For example, if the E value is “4” and the enemy character combination is “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character C”, “Character D”, or “Character E”, the enemy character from the strongest is 4 The normal person is displayed, and the remaining enemy character is dark-displayed. Next, in step 7106, the special effect non-execution related display control means 2152e-1 (special effect non-execution related information receiving means 2152e-1-1), the special effect non-execution related information transmitting means 2152d-3-1. It is determined whether or not a non-special effect end signal has been received. In the case of Yes in step 7106, in step 7108, the special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-1 displays the non-special effect end screen on the effect display device 2140 (the live enemy character is normally confirmed and collapsed). The enemy character who is in the dark is confirmed and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (special effect display control process 7200). In addition, also in the case of No in step 7102 and step 7106, the process proceeds to the next process (special effect display control process 7200).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a special effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. Here, the process is a process of performing a display control process at the time of special effects. Specifically, first, in step 7202, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 (special effect execution time related information receiving means 2152e-2-1), the special effect execution time related information transmitting means 2152d-4-. 4. Special effect start signal, enemy character counter value (E value), initial information of special effect (combination of enemy characters) and special effect result command (two patterns: “Result An” when the player operates the button) It is determined whether or not the result An command and the result Bn command corresponding to “result Bn” when the player does not operate the button are received. In the case of Yes in step 7202, in step 7204, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2, the enemy character counter value (E value), the initial information of the special effect (combination of enemy characters) and the special effect result The command is temporarily stored in the special effect execution related information temporary storage unit 2152e-2-2. Next, in step 7206, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 causes the special effect execution related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2 to store the enemy character counter value (E value) and the special effect. Based on the initial information (combination of enemy characters), a special effect start screen is displayed on the effect display device 2140 (area B). For example, if the E value is “4” and the enemy character combination is “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character C”, “Character D”, or “Character E”, the enemy character from the strongest is 4 Display people. Next, in step 7208, the special effect execution time related display control means 2152e-2 (special effect execution time related information receiving means 2152e-2-1) is operated by the special effect execution time related information transmitting means 2152d-4-4. It is determined whether or not information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 7208, in step 7210, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 turns on the button operation information reception flag in the flag area in the special effect execution time related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2. To. Next, at step 7212, the special effect execution time related display control means 2152e-2 (special effect execution time related information receiving means 2152e-2-1) is sent from the special effect execution time related information transmitting means 2152d-4-4 for a predetermined time. It is determined whether an arrival signal has been received. In the case of Yes in step 7212, in step 7216, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 turns off the button operation information reception flag in the flag area in the special effect execution related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2. To. Next, in step 7218, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 causes the special effect execution time related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2 to store the enemy character counter value (E value) and the special effect. The special effect execution screen is displayed on the effect display device 2140 based on the initial information (combination of enemy characters) and the result An. For example, when the E value is 4 and the result An is “result A3”, an effect is performed in which two of the four enemy characters are defeated (see Table 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7214, in step 7220, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 is temporarily stored in the special effect execution time related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2. The special effect execution screen is displayed on the effect display device 2140 based on the value (E value), the initial information of the special effect (combination of enemy characters), and the result Bn. For example, when the E value is 4 and the result Bn is “result B3”, an effect in which all four enemy characters survive is executed (see Table 2). In step 7222, the special effect execution time display control unit 2152e-2 determines whether or not a special effect end signal is received. In the case of Yes in step 7222, in step 7224, the special effect execution display control means 2152e-2 displays the special effect end screen on the effect display device 2140 (the live enemy character is normally confirmed, the enemy that has fallen this time) (Character display is darkened). In step 7226, the special effect execution time display control means 2152e-2 clears the special effect content temporarily stored in the special effect execution time related information temporary storage means 2152e-2-2, and performs the next processing (non- The process proceeds to the special effect display control process 7100). If No in Step 7202, the process proceeds to Step 7208. If No in Step 7208, the process proceeds to Step 7212. If No in Step 7212, the process proceeds to Step 7222. If No in Step 7222, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to the non-special effect display control process 7100.

  Next, the characteristic action of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in the following, when the special effect mode is being executed (E value = 4), the special effect (“result A4” when the player operates the button when the player changes the button, and when the player does not operate the button) In the situation where “Result B4”) is executed, a case where a bug does not occur on the special effect execution display control means (sub-sub) side (FIG. 22) / case (FIG. 23) will be described as an example. .

  First, FIG. 22 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a screen immediately before the “special effect” is started. First, each display area will be described. The lower right corner of the screen is a decorative symbol display area, the upper left corner of the screen is an area A, and the center of the screen is an area B. During the non-special effect before the “special effect” is started, each enemy character is displayed in the area A together with its life / death information. Specifically, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B” that are still alive are normally displayed, and “Character A” that has already fallen is displayed in dark. In the area B where the “special effect” is executed, a landscape as a default screen is displayed. Further, since the decorative symbol is just before the start of variation, the decorative symbol is in a stopped state in the decorative symbol display area.

  Next, FIG. 22 (2) is a diagram showing a screen example immediately after entering the “special effect”. Immediately after entering the “special effect”, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B”, and “Friend Character” still appear in the area B. Then, a message “Operate the button!” Is displayed under the area B (predetermined time). It should be noted that the display of the area A continues to be the same as that shown in FIG. Further, since the special effect enters after the decorative symbol variation starts, the decorative symbol is in a variation state in the decorative symbol display area at the timing.

  Next, FIG. 22 (3) is a diagram showing a screen example when the player performs a button operation in response to the button operation instruction in FIG. 22 (2) (no bug). If the player operates the button while the above-mentioned “operate button!” Is displayed for a predetermined time, after the predetermined time has elapsed, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B” and “Ally Character” perform a battle, and a moving image in which three characters “Character D”, “Character C”, and “Character B” fall down is displayed in Area B (see Table 2). ). It should be noted that the display of the area A continues to be the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, the decorative symbols are still in the decorative symbol display area.

  Next, FIG. 22 (4) is a diagram showing an example of a screen when the result of the battle is confirmed and displayed (no bug). After the above-described battle moving image is completed, the display “Defeat“ Character D ”,“ Character C ”, and“ Character B ”” is made definite in the area B. At this timing, only “Character E” that is still alive is normally displayed (determined display) in Area A. Displayed (confirmed display). Further, since the fixed display is executed at the end of the change of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is also fixedly displayed in the decorative symbol display area at the timing (stopped at the lost symbol).

  On the other hand, FIG. 22 (5) is a diagram showing a screen example when the player does not operate the button in response to the button operation instruction in FIG. 22 (2) (no bug). If the player does not operate the button while the above-mentioned “operate button!” Is displayed for a predetermined time, after the predetermined time has elapsed, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C” "" Character B "and" Friend Character "perform a battle, but a moving image of the content that all enemy characters survive is displayed (see Table 2).

  Next, FIG. 22 (6) is a diagram showing a screen example when the result of the battle is confirmed and displayed (no bug). After the above-described battle moving image is completed, the display “Do not defeat enemy characters” in the region B is made deterministic. At this timing, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C”, and “Character B” that are still alive are normally displayed (determined display) in Area A, and “Character A” that has already fallen is displayed in dark. (Confirmed display). Further, since the fixed display is executed at the end of the change of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is also fixedly displayed in the decorative symbol display area at the timing (stopped at the lost symbol).

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a case where the same command as in FIG. 22 is transmitted to the special effect execution display control means (sub-sub) side, but a bug occurs for some reason and is recognized as an incorrect command on the sub-sub side. Is a display example. The contents of the bug include the case where the transmitted commands are “Result A4” and “Result B4”, but the commands recognized on the sub-sub side are “Result A5” and “Result B5”. Take an example and explain. 23 (1), FIG. 23 (2), FIG. 23 (5) and FIG. 23 (6) are the same as FIG. 22 (1), FIG. 22 (2), FIG. 22 (5) and FIG. Therefore, the remaining FIGS. 23 (3) and 23 (4) will be described.

  First, FIG. 23 (3) is a diagram showing a screen example when the player performs a button operation in response to the button operation instruction in FIG. 23 (2) (with a bug). If the player operates the button while the above-mentioned “operate button!” Is displayed for a predetermined time, after the predetermined time has elapsed, “Character E”, “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B” and “friend character” execute a battle, and a moving image of a content in which all enemy characters fall down is displayed in region B (see Table 2). It should be noted that the display of the area A continues to be the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, the decorative symbols are still in the decorative symbol display area.

  Next, FIG. 23 (4) is a diagram showing an example of a screen when the result of the battle is confirmed and displayed (there is a bug). After the above-described battle moving image is completed, the display of “all enemy characters defeated! Congratulations!” Is made definite in the area B. At this timing, the life / death information of the five enemy characters is also confirmed and displayed in the area A. However, not the content reflecting the result of the battle, but the result {the same result as FIG. 22 (4)} originally determined on the sub-main side is displayed. That is, only “Character E” that is still alive is normally displayed (determined display), and already defeated “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B”, and “Character A” are darkly displayed (determined display). The The subsequent battle production mode and battle production are subsequently executed based on this content (only “Character E” survives, “Character D”, “Character C”, “Character B”, “Character A” die). (That is, the result of the battle effect is ignored).

  According to this best mode, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of performing an effect different from the identification information variation over a plurality of identification information variations, the unit effect related to the other effect (corresponding to one identification information variation) When determining the content to be confirmed and displayed at the start and end of the production), it is configured to be decided independently without taking into account the progress results during the unit production (independence guarantee of the production) Even if the progress result during the unit game becomes unexpected due to a bug, it is not affected by the bug for the time being, so there is no need to execute complex irregular correspondence (Irregular correspondence) Simplification of handling, simplification of handling in contradiction). By simplifying the irregular correspondence in this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is less likely to cause bugs such as illegal RAM access due to omission of consideration. Furthermore, according to the present invention (1), since the mutual association between the unit effect finalized displays can be ensured, there is also an effect that it is possible to have a connection without a sense of incongruity with respect to the specific effects over a plurality of games. .

  Furthermore, since it is configured to ensure the independence of the specific production confirmed content determination means side when determining one confirmed content from a plurality of final content confirmation content candidates, there is a bug on the specific production progress content determination means side. Even if an item that is generated and contradicts one determined content determined by the specific effect content determining means is selected, it is possible to prevent the subsequent unit effect game from being affected.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of 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. 16 is a flowchart of special effect initial information determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of 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 flowchart of special effect mode display control management processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of special effect mode display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of non-special effect display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special effect display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a screen display example showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a screen display example showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

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1135 Win / Loot lottery means 1140 Symbol content determination means 1170 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Extra prize opening 2141 Display display unit 2152 Display control means 2152 Display control means 2152d-3 Special effect non-execution display control management means 2152d- 4 Special effect execution time display control management means 2152e-1 Special effect non-execution display control means 2152e-2 Special effect execution time display control means

Claims (2)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Production content determination means for determining production content to be displayed on the production display unit, including fluctuation content of the identification information and stop mode, based on the game ball entering the start opening,
Including the display control to stop in the stop mode after the identification information is variably displayed according to the variation content determined by the effect content determination means, the effect content determined by the effect content determination means is the effect display. Production display control means for controlling display on the part;
When the stop mode of the identification information is a predetermined result, the gaming machine has a special game control means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state. A pachinko that can execute a specific effect consisting of a plurality of unit effects substantially synchronized with the multiple-time fluctuation, separately from the fluctuation of the identification information, in which the situation can progress for each fluctuation over a plurality of continuous fluctuations In gaming machines,
The production content determination means includes
During the period of the specific effect, the content determined at the time of the specific effect is determined based on the content determined at the end of the previous unit effect, the content determined at the start and the content determined at the end of the unit effect,
During the period of the specific effect, the content of progress during the specific effect is determined based on the content determined at the start and the content determined at the end determined by the content determined during the specific effect. Determining means,
The effect display control means includes:
In the certain unit effect, control is performed so that the start content determined by the specific effect determined content determining unit is displayed on the effect display unit at the start of the certain unit effect, and the specific effect determined content is determined. A specific content confirmation content display control means for controlling the content determined at the end to be displayed on the effect display unit at the end of the certain unit effect;
In the certain unit effect, control is performed so that the progress content determined by the specific effect progress content determining means is displayed on the effect display unit between the start of the certain unit effect and the end of the certain unit effect. And a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having a progress display control means at the time of a specific performance. The determined content determination content determining means transmits a plurality of candidate information to the specific effect progress content determining means side after determining a plurality of final determined content candidates at the start of a certain unit effect.
The specific effect determination content determination means determines the end determination content from the plurality of end determination content candidates at a predetermined timing during the certain unit effect,
The specific effect progress content determining means selects one candidate information from the plurality of candidate information transmitted from the specific effect determined content determining means side at a predetermined timing during the certain unit effect, and Determining the progress based on one candidate information,
The specific-effect-determined content determination means determines the final-time-determined content from the plurality of final-time-determined content candidates independently of the specific-draft progress content determination means, 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when determining one candidate information from the plurality of candidate information, the determining unit selects one that matches the determination by the specific effect determination content determining unit.

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