JP2010125192A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means which does not cause monotonousness of game contents without individually variation-stoppage-controlling all variation frames in a Pachinko game machine for which the variation frames in a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns are installed. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is characterized in that an identification information display content-determining means divides a plurality of variation frames into a plurality of groups of a less quantity than the variation frame quantity at every variation of identification information, and allots one identification information train from among a plurality of identification information trains for each of the plurality of groups. An identification information display-controlling means performs the control in such a manner that the variable display of the identification information in all of the variation frames that belong to the group may integrally be executed as a result of the simultaneous display in separate variation frames of the one identification information constituting the identification information train, and another identification information being different from the one identification information constituting the identification information train by performing the scroll-variation of the one identification information train which has been allotted to the applicable group, regarding each group. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention has a variable display unit having a plurality of variable frames in a matrix of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying identification information within the variable frames, and a plurality of effective lines being determined in advance. The present invention relates to a pachinko machine equipped with a device.

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

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, in order to give such interest, in the conventional machine, a matrix-shaped (3 × 3 square) variable frame is provided, and nine reels corresponding to the frame are individually changed and stopped, so that the win display and There are some that can provide multiple effective lines and timings (so-called multi-variation).

By the way, there are cases where it is troublesome to control and stop the nine reels corresponding to the fluctuation frame individually. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of designating a stop symbol (win symbol) for a display line that displays a winning in a gaming machine having a plurality of active lines, and randomly setting other display lines. Has been. Further, in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine in which variable display units are arranged in a matrix, first, second, and third types of variable display units are stopped and displayed in order, and when the second type stops, A technique for controlling display so that a hit is not displayed on a line is disclosed. Here, in particular, Patent Document 2 proposes a method of grouping a plurality of variable frames and simultaneously changing the reels in the variable frames belonging to the same group. Specifically, in Patent Document 2, the first type (upper left and lower right symbol display part), the second type (middle upper, middle left, middle lower, right middle) and the third type (upper right, In the lower left, middle, middle)}, the third type is always always finally stopped. As a result, it is possible to construct a situation in which the result is not fixed for any active line until the symbol relating to the third type is stopped, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest to a further stage. However, in such a configuration, the combination of stops and the order of stops are always uniform, so that game content tends to be monotonous. Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine provided with a matrix-like variable frame of multiple rows and multiple columns, and does not cause the game contents to be monotonous without causing individual variable / stop control of all the variable frames. It aims to provide a means.
JP 2001-79206 A JP 10-234963 A

The present invention (1) has a plurality of variable frames in a matrix of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, has a variable display section capable of variably displaying identification information (decorative symbols) within the variable frames, and has a plurality of effective lines. A predetermined variable display device (effect display device 2140),
Starting port (special drawing starting port 2110),
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Identification that determines the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) on the variable display device (effect display device 2140) based on the game ball entering the start port (special drawing start port 2110) Information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1);
According to the variation mode determined by the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1), a plurality of identification information strings each composed of a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) are variably displayed. After scrolling and displaying on the device (effect display device 2140), the stop identification information determined by the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) is displayed as the variable display device (effect display device 2140). ) Identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) for display control;
When the stop identification information displayed on the variable display device (effect display device 2140) is in a predetermined mode, the special game execution control for changing the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) from the closed state to the open state. In a pachinko gaming machine having means (special game control means 1170),
The identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) includes a plurality of variable frames that are smaller in number than the number of the variable frames each time the identification information (decorative symbol) changes. Dividing into sets, and assigning one identification information sequence from the plurality of identification information sequences for each of the plurality of sets,
The identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a), for each set, scrolls and changes one identification information string assigned to the set, thereby identifying one identification information constituting the identification information string and As a result of the simultaneous display of different identification information different from the one identification information constituting the identification information string in different variable frames, the variation of the identification information within all the variable frames belonging to the set It is a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled so that display is executed integrally.

In the present invention (2), when the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) selects a predetermined mode as the change mode, it is temporarily within the change frame during the change. The temporary stop identification information that remains in the
When the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, the identification information display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 2152a) executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation. And
The identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2152a-1) is based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. In the pachinko gaming machine of the invention (1), the division mode into the plurality of sets, which is to be performed and / or which variable frames are combined, is determined.

In the present invention (3), when the identification information display content determination unit (drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1) selects a predetermined mode as the variation mode, the identification information display content determination unit 2152a-1 temporarily falls within the variation frame in the middle of the variation. The temporary stop identification information that remains in the
When the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, the identification information display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 2152a) executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation. And
The identification information display content determination unit (drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1) is configured to determine the plurality of determined plurality based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), which determines which identification information sequence is assigned to each of the sets.

In the present invention (4), when the identification information display content determination unit (drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1) selects a predetermined mode as the variation mode, the identification information display content determination unit 2152a-1 temporarily falls within the variation frame in the middle of the variation. The temporary stop identification information that remains in the
When the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, the identification information display control unit (decorative symbol display control unit 2152a) executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation. And
The identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) is configured to determine each of the plurality of sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. Determining a stop order of the plurality of identification information sequences assigned to
The identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2152a-1) is configured based on the stop order determined by the identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2152a-1). The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), which controls to sequentially stop the identification information strings.

  Here, preferred embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described. A variable display device according to a preferred embodiment includes a variable display unit capable of displaying a plurality of rectangular variation frames having substantially the same shape to form a substantially rectangular matrix by arranging a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and variably displaying identification information within the rectangular variation frame. A plurality of effective lines are determined in advance. Then, the identification information display control means in a preferred embodiment includes the one or more rectangular variable frames having diagonal lines on a common line segment as a set (including a case where the rectangle variation frame is integrated with another set), and the common line. In accordance with the minute, by scrolling and displaying one identification information string within all the square variation frames belonging to the set, one identification information constituting the identification information string and the identification information string are configured. As a result of simultaneous display of different identification information different from the one identification information in different variable frames (except when the set consists of only one square variable frame), all the rectangles belonging to the set Control is performed so that the variation display of the identification information within the variation frame is simultaneously and integrally executed. In this case, the more preferable identification information display control means displays the one identification information string portion that protrudes from the other rectangular variation frame adjacent to the rectangular variation frame belonging to the set during the scroll variation display. Control not to be done. As a result, even if the symbol column is scrolled and changed along the diagonal line of the variable frame in a situation where a plurality of variable frames are arranged in a matrix of multiple rows and multiple columns, other than the variable frame to be changed Thus, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the symbol row protrudes from the variation frame adjacent to the variation frame.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present specification will be described. First, the “matrix of multiple rows and multiple columns” includes not only a complete matrix (matrix) of multiple rows and multiple columns, but also anything including a complete matrix of multiple rows and multiple columns. For example, in addition to the 3 × 3 matrix, there can be mentioned a case where there is one more variable frame next to any one of the outermost variable frames. In this case, “3 × 3 + 1 = 10” corresponds to “a plurality of variable frames”, and “3 × 3” corresponds to “a plurality of rows and columns”. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, characters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses 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 chuckers” and winning holes. Conceptually, “scroll fluctuation” refers to a manner in which an identification information sequence in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are arranged fluctuates cyclically. For example, the scroll fluctuation in the side direction of the fluctuation frame, Scroll fluctuation in the diagonal direction can be mentioned. “Temporary stop” is synonymous with a known temporary stop in the technical field, and refers to any state in which the identification information remains within the frame but is not completely stopped, and includes, for example, fluctuation in shaking.

  According to the present invention (1), each time the identification information fluctuates, the plurality of variation frames are divided into a plurality of sets that are smaller than the number of the variation frames, and a plurality of identification information is obtained for each of the plurality of sets. By assigning one identification information string from the column and scrolling and changing one identification information string assigned to the set for each set, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner within all the change frames belonging to the set. Since it is configured to execute simultaneously and integrally, it is possible to prevent monotonization of game contents by combining the combination of stops and the uniform stop order without individually controlling the change and stop of all the change frames. Has the effect of becoming.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effects, the number of sets and / or which variation frame is determined based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. Since it is configured to determine whether to combine each other, it is possible to construct a variety of combinations, and as a result, it is possible to further prevent monotonization of game contents.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effect, which identification information sequence is assigned to each of a plurality of sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information Since it is configured to determine, even if a set of the same configuration (combination of the same variation frames) is constructed, different display modes are possible by making the identification information sequence different, and as a result There is an effect that monotonization can be further prevented.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, a plurality of the identifications assigned to each of a plurality of sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information Since it is configured to determine the stop order of the information sequence, different display modes are possible by making the stop order different even when a pair having the same configuration (a combination of the same variation frames) is constructed. As a result, there is an effect that it becomes possible to further prevent monotonization of game contents.

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

  Here, with reference to FIG. 2, the drawing display unit 2141 which is a characteristic element of the present invention will be described. As can be seen from FIG. 2 (1), the drawing display unit 2141 is composed of nine areas (hereinafter referred to as “display windows”) each capable of displaying decorative symbols, but the display windows are individually displayed. It is not controlled. Specifically, the display windows are grouped into five reels (see Table 1), and the five reels are further grouped into three symbol rows (see Table 2). Further, as can be seen from FIG. 2 (2), the drawing display unit 2141 is a big hit when there are eight active lines (see Table 3) and three big hit symbols are arranged in one effective line. . Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the multiline fluctuation according to the best mode will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and tables.

  First, the first feature of the multi-line variation according to the best mode is that the display control is performed for a group after dividing into a plurality of groups instead of individually controlling the display for a plurality of variation frames. (When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after a temporary stop), display control can be individually performed for a plurality of variable frames (display windows)). More specifically, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol sequence when a certain symbol fluctuates. Here, FIG. 3A is a symbol row related to the combination of “1” in Table 2. First, the uppermost portion constitutes one symbol row (first symbol row) in which the first reel and the fifth reel are united and fluctuate as a unit. The middle stage constitutes one symbol row (second symbol row) in which the second reel and the fourth reel are united and fluctuate as a unit. Finally, the lowermost part constitutes a symbol row (third symbol row) consisting of only the third reel. Here, when constructing one symbol row, it is necessary to determine not only which reels and which reels are combined but also how to combine them (arrangement form) based on stop symbols (temporary stop symbols). is there. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 3 (2) showing an example of the temporary stop symbol in the fluctuation, the temporary stop symbol in the fluctuation frame of the position of the first symbol row of the temporary stop symbol is “gaguchi”. 1 ”(first reel) and“ tambourine 1 ”(fifth reel). Therefore, as shown in the uppermost part of FIG. 3A, the “reel 1” of the first reel and the “tambourine 1” of the fifth reel are arranged side by side. Similarly, the temporary stop symbols in the change frame of the position of the second symbol row of this stop symbol are “point 1” (second reel upper portion), “hand 1” (second reel lower portion) and “hand 1” (first reel). 4 reel upper part) and “point 1” (fourth reel lower part). Therefore, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 3 (1), the “point 1” of the second reel and the “hand 1” of the fourth reel are side by side, and the “hand 1” of the second reel and the fourth reel. The “acupuncture point 1” of FIG. In this way, one symbol row constructed by combining predetermined reels in a predetermined arrangement form will fluctuate integrally as a single reel across the display window. In this best mode, only an example in which two reels are combined at maximum is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. One symbol row may be constructed by combining three or more reels. Then, although three sets of symbol sequences were constructed, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which symbol sequences other than the three groups (for example, one set, two sets, four sets, etc.) can be constructed. Furthermore, in this best mode, the variable frames belonging to the same reel are always controlled to be displayed simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of the multiple variable frames constituting the multiline, which variable frame is included in the change. It may be configured to determine at once whether to integrally display and control (that is, without being bound by the reel).

  Next, another feature of the multi-line fluctuation in the drawing display unit 2141 is that in any effective line until the third symbol row (the symbol row that is temporarily stopped temporarily) stops (temporarily stops). However, the result is not fixed. Specifically, as can be understood from FIG. 2 (1), until the third reel stops, the result (especially hit and super reach development) is not fixed (effective line). 3 symbols on the top do not stop). Therefore, by utilizing this fact, in this best mode, the third reel is configured as the third symbol row that stops (temporarily stops) last (Table 2). As a result, since the result is not fixed for any active line until all the symbol sequences are stopped (temporarily stopped), the interest is reduced by the fact that several effective lines are established before all the symbol sequences are stopped. Can be prevented. In this best mode, a predetermined plural variable frames (three variable frames belonging to the third reel in this best mode) are finally stopped so as to have a configuration with the least burden on control. Configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a stop (temporary stop) technique that does not cause a decrease in the interest of the game based on the stop design after grasping the stop design may be used. For example, when a stop symbol is grasped and a lost reach symbol array (for example, “flower” “7” “7” from the left on the first effective line) is constructed on a certain effective line, reach is established. In order to execute the effect, the variable frame (or any combination of variable frames) to be stopped last may be determined each time so that the winning symbol is stopped first and the lost symbol is stopped last.

  Further, another feature of the multi-line fluctuation in the drawing display unit 2141 is that the fluctuation frame has a square shape (in this best mode, a rhombus) and the symbol row moves diagonally as shown in FIG. As a result of the fact that when a certain symbol sequence moves, the certain symbol sequence protrudes from the fluctuation frame related to the other symbol sequence, image processing that does not display the protruding portion is executed. is there. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol sequence is composed of a plurality (18) of symbols having substantially the same shape as the fluctuation frame. As shown in FIG. 2 (1), the design sequence is a diagonal line of the rhombus-shaped variable frame (in this example, a short diagonal line). ) Configured to move along the direction. Therefore, when the symbol row moves on a certain reel, if the symbol row protrudes from the fluctuation frame of the reel, a situation where the protruding portion is displayed on the reel located next to the reel is also assumed. Therefore, image processing is performed so that such protruding portions are not displayed on the adjacent reel. This will be described later in the processing column.

Furthermore, another characteristic of the multiline fluctuation in the figure display unit 2141 is that a certain symbol sequence (in this example, the third symbol sequence) holds a plurality of symbol sequences as data. More specifically, when the reach state is reached on a certain effective line, when the reach fluctuation is lost, it is preferable from the standpoint to stop the jackpot symbol at +1 frame of the effective line. However, in multi-line fluctuations, when a jackpot symbol (chance symbol) is stopped at one frame on an active line, an unintended symbol display {for example, establishment of a chance symbol (jackpot symbol)} may occur on another active line For this reason, it is assumed that there is an unfavorable situation in terms of production, such as forced to stop at +2 frames or +3 frames. Therefore, in this best mode, in order to avoid an unfavorable situation in the production, a plurality of symbol sequences are held as data for the 3rd symbol sequence, and the symbol sequence is switched according to the stop symbol. Has been. Here, Table 4 is an example of decorative symbol arrangement information other than the third symbol row (first reel, second reel, fourth reel, and fifth reel), and Table 5 is the third symbol row (third reel). This is an example of the decorative symbol arrangement information. Note that “7” in Tables 4 and 5 is a jackpot symbol, and the other symbols are chance symbols that trigger the transition of super reach and the like (development effect, pseudo continuous variation effect, replay effect, etc.). Here, in this best mode, only the third symbol sequence is configured to hold a plurality of pattern symbol sequences as data, but other than the third symbol sequence, it is configured to store a plurality of pattern symbol sequences as data. May be.

  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 gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, regarding the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → special game normal game state, probability variation game → special figure probability Floating game state 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). Here, Table 6 is an example of a variation mode determination table (when lost) in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a.

  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 drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. A drawing hold information display control unit 2152b that controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and an effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Graphic display content determining means 2152a-1, decorative symbol arrangement changing control means 2152a-3 for controlling the arrangement change of the third reel, and data relating to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variation modes (various object data, moving image data, The drawing variation mode storage means 2152a-2 for storing all the data related to the production including the audio data, etc., and the decorative symbol array for storing the data (various object data, moving image data, etc.) regarding the decorative symbol array Information storage means 2152a-4. Here, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 is a figure change to be referred to when determining the decoration pattern change mode, stop symbol, etc. (development temporary stop symbol, development stop symbol and stop symbol described later). It has a content determination reference table 2152a-1-1.

Here, Table 7 is an example of a variation content determination table (at the time of losing) in the reference variation content determination reference table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation content of the decorative design. Table 8 is an example of a decoration symbol determination table (other than the third reel) in the drawing variation content determination reference table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining a stop symbol or the like of a decoration symbol. The numbers of “stop symbols” in Table 8 indicate the symbol codes in Tables 4 and 5. Further, as can be seen from Tables 7 and 8, the variation content determination table has a plurality of tables that differ for each of the success and the variation time, and the decorative symbol (other than the third reel) determination table has a success / failure table. A plurality of different tables are provided for each reachability, reach effective line (reach effective line number), development enable / disable, development symbol, and development symbol effective line (development symbol effective line number). Here, when the reach variation mode is selected, the decorative symbol stop symbol and the like in this best mode is such that when the reach variation is lost, the symbol of the line to stop last stops at the hit position +1 position. When the stop symbol is determined and the development reach variation mode is selected, the “development temporary stop symbol”, the development symbol in which the development symbol of the line to be stopped last stops at the development symbol formation position −1. “Development stop symbol” and “stop symbol” are determined. The stop symbol in the developed reach variation mode is fixed data (for example, three “7” s in the first effective line and the other effective lines are blank symbols). Next, the flow of the decorative symbol determination process in the best mode will be briefly described. First, stop symbols other than the third reel are determined based on the success / failure and the contents of variation, and then, based on the success / failure details and the determined stop symbols other than the third reel, the unintentional symbol display is not performed. The 3-reel stop symbol and the like are determined. The details of the determination process will be described later in the process column. Although not shown, the number of reach effective lines and the number of development symbol effective lines are associated with the degree of expectation for transition to a special game.

  The above-described Table 2, Table 4, Table 5, and FIG. 4 are stored in the decorative symbol arrangement information storage unit 2152a-4.

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

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the 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. 7 is a main flowchart showing the 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. 8 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-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. 9 is a flowchart of the electric chew 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability fluctuation big hit or a sudden probability fluctuation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 16 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. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related 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 unit 2152 a-1 displays the symbol information (presence / absence information, variation time) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151 a. ) And the variation content determination random number, with reference to the variation mode determination table in the drawing variation content determination reference table 2152a-1-1, the variation mode of the decorative symbol is determined, and the determination information is effect-displayed. The information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the related information temporary storage means 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 6112, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and whether or not the determined variation mode is an extended reach variation mode. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6112, in step 6114, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 firstly changes the variation mode information {reach enable / disable, temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Based on the reach effective line (the number of reach effective lines), the development possibility, the development symbol and the development symbol effective line (the number of development symbol effective lines)} and the symbol information (presence / absence information), a reference table 2152a-1 for determining the figure variation contents With reference to the decorative symbol determination table (other than the third reel) at -1, a table to be referred to when determining the development temporary stop symbol and the development stop symbol other than the third reel is specified. Then, based on the random number for determining the stop symbol, etc., the specified table is referenced to determine the development temporary stop symbol and the development stop symbol other than the third reel, and the determination information is stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (development temporary stop symbol area, development stop symbol area). Next, in step 6116, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 first displays symbol information (whether information) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, effect display. Based on the variation mode information temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the related information temporary storage unit 2152c and the development temporary stop symbol / development stop symbol other than the third reel, the third symbol in the decorative symbol array information storage unit 2152a-4 With reference to the decorative symbol arrangement information of the row (third reel), (1) in the case of the development reach variation, the “development temporary stop symbol” in which the development symbol stops at the position of the development symbol formation position−1; The “development stop symbol” in which the development symbols are arranged is (2) when the development reach variation and reach variation, the development symbol stops at the position of the development symbol formation position -1. It is possible to construct an “Development Temporary Stop Symbol” that stops at the position of the hit position +1 and an “Development Stop Symbol” that has both the developed symbols and the stop symbol stops at the position of the hit position +2. Then, the arrangement pattern of the third symbol row is specified, and the specified information is provisionally set in the reel related information area (temporary set area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Thus, when determining the arrangement pattern of the third reel, it is made in consideration of whether or not a reach line exists on any effective line in the stop symbol / developed temporary stop symbol other than the third reel. At this time, it is also confirmed which reach line (a winning symbol, a chance symbol, etc.) is formed on which effective line, and whether a reach line is formed on a plurality of effective lines. Based on the reach line information, the arrangement pattern of the third symbol sequence is specified. Note that the display of the third reel arrangement is not switched in a state where the third reel arrangement is temporarily set. Details will be described later. Then, using the specified arrangement pattern of the third symbol sequence, the development temporary stop symbol and the development stop symbol satisfying the condition (1) or (2) are determined, and the determination information is displayed in effect. The information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (the development temporary stop symbol area, the development stop symbol area) of the related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6118, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 stops the symbol information on the basis of the symbol information (presence / absence information) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. (Fixed data) is determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (stop symbol area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In the best mode, the stop symbol in the development reach variation mode is fixed data (whether or not “7” is aligned in the first effective line), but it may be determined based on the decorative symbol arrangement information. Good. Next, in step 6120, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns on the development reach flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 6126. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6112, that is, when the variation mode is not the development reach variation mode, in step 6122, the drawing display content determination unit 2152 a-1 firstly relates to the symbol of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152 c. Based on the variation mode information temporarily stored in the information area and the symbol information (presence / absence information), the decoration symbol determination table (other than the third reel) in the reference variation content determination reference table 2152a-1-1 is referred to. Thus, a table to be referred to when determining a stop symbol other than the third reel is specified. Then, based on a random number for determining a stop symbol, etc., the specified table is referred to determine a stop symbol other than the third reel, and the determination information is stored in the symbol related information area (stop) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Temporarily store in the symbol area. Next, in step 6124, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 first displays the symbol information (whether information) from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, the right / fail information production. Based on the variation mode information temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the display related information temporary storage means 2152c and the stop symbols other than the third reel, the third symbol row (third reel) in the decorative symbol arrangement information storage means 2152a-4 ), And if there is a change in reach, specify the arrangement pattern of the third symbol sequence that can construct a stop symbol in which the winning symbol stops at the position of the winning position +1. Information is temporarily set in the reel related information area (temporary set area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Then, by using the arrangement pattern of the specified third symbol row, when the reach variation is detected, a stop symbol is determined such that the winning symbol stops at the position of the hit position +1, and the determination information is displayed in the effect. The information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (stop symbol area) of the related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and the process proceeds to Step 6126. The stop symbol in the non-development reach variation mode is preferably a stop symbol in which the development symbol stops at the position of the development symbol formation position −1 in order to increase the expectation for the establishment of the development symbol. Next, in step 6126, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 refers to the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and arranges the temporary set third reel arrangement (the first in the variation mode). It is determined whether or not the current arrangement of the third reel is different from the arrangement of the three reels). In the case of Yes in step 6126, in step 6128, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 turns on the third reel arrangement change flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 6106. . In the case of No in step 6126, in step 6130, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 is temporarily set in the reel related information area (temporary set area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The decorative symbol arrangement information of the symbol row (third reel) is cleared. 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 proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Transition. In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related 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 6220, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets 1 to the n value in the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Here, the “n value” is a value used in a first symbol sequence to a third symbol sequence display process to be described later, and the value takes a value of 1 to 3. 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. The decorative symbol variation display, specifically, the high-speed variation display of the first symbol sequence to the third symbol sequence is started. During high-speed fluctuation display, the symbols in each symbol row are not distinguishable or difficult. Next, in step 6222, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the third reel arrangement change flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6222, in step 6224, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 temporarily stores the temporarily set third reel arrangement in the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (this set. With this processing, the arrangement of the third reel (the third symbol row) that is currently displayed at high speed changes, but as described above, the symbols in each symbol row are configured to be indistinguishable or difficult at the time of high speed fluctuation display. Therefore, the arrangement of the third reels can be switched without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. In the best mode, the arrangement of the third reels (the third symbol row) is switched at the time of high-speed fluctuation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the third reels at least before the low-speed fluctuation display described later is performed. May be configured to switch. Next, in step 6226, the decorative symbol arrangement change control means 2152a-3 turns off the third reel arrangement change flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6228, 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 temporary stop completion flag is off. Here, the “temporary stop completion flag” is a flag indicating whether or not all of the first symbol row to the third symbol row (first reel to fifth reel) are in a temporarily stopped state. In this case, it means that all are temporarily stopped. In the case of Yes in step 6228, temporary stop display processing of the first symbol sequence to the third symbol sequence is executed in steps 6230 to 6240. Specifically, first, in step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, The validation display of the display window related to the n symbol row is executed. For example, when n = 1 and the reels in the first symbol row are the first reel and the fourth reel, the display windows of “1-1”, “4-1”, and “4-2” are enabled. Display (grayed out). Next, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and displays the reel related to the nth symbol row in the display window that has been activated and displayed. Displays low speed fluctuation. For example, when n = 1 and the reels in the first symbol row are the first reel and the fourth reel, within the display windows of “1-1”, “4-1”, and “4-2”, Each reel is displayed. Here, FIG. 20 shows a state in which the low-speed fluctuation display of the first reel (symbols “18” to “3”) is performed in the display window (“1-1”) that has been activated and displayed. FIG. Next, in Step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to a timer (not shown) and determines whether or not the temporary stop timing of the nth symbol row has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6234, in step 6236, 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 development reach flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6236, in step 6238, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines the contents of temporary determination (development temporary stop) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (temporary stop symbol area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In accordance with the symbol), the reels related to the nth symbol row are simultaneously temporarily stopped and displayed on the drawing display portion 2141 of the effect display device 2140. For example, when n = 1 and the reels in the first symbol row are the first reel and the fourth reel, within the display windows of “1-1”, “4-1”, and “4-2”, According to the developed temporary stop symbol, the reels are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6236, that is, when the variation mode is not the development reach variation mode, in step 6240, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a displays the symbol related information area (stop symbol) of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. In accordance with the determination contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the area), the reels related to the nth symbol row are simultaneously temporarily stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6242, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a adds 1 to the n value in the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in Step 6244, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the n value in the reel related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the n value is 3, ie, the first It is determined whether the temporary stop display of the symbol sequence to the third symbol sequence is completed. In the case of Yes in step 6244, in step 6246, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the temporary stop completion flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6244, temporary stop display processing (steps 6230 to 6240) is executed for other symbol sequences. Next, in step 6248, 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 development reach flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6248, in step 6250, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a causes the decision contents (development stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area (development stop symbol area) of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. ), On the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, a development stop symbol (for example, a symbol in which three acupuncture points are arranged on the second effective line) is displayed. Next, in step 6252, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the drawing on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determined content (variation mode) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. On the part 2141, the developed reach variation mode is displayed. Next, in step 6254, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the development reach flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c.

  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 6256 and step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the temporary stop completion flag and the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, respectively, and performs the next process (special game). The middle display control process 6300) is entered.

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

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (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 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. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in steps 6304 and 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, a characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 21 is a screen display example on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and FIG. 22 is an example of information temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. . First, when the variation start condition for the special symbol is satisfied, the variation mode (reachability, development availability, etc.) and stop symbol for the variation are determined based on the random number and gaming state related to the variation, and the The high-speed fluctuation display of the 1st symbol sequence to the 3rd symbol sequence is started {see (1) and (2)}. Here, FIG. 22 (1) shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c before the start of change, and FIG. 22 (2) shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c after the start of change. It is. Next, according to the determined content (variation mode), the arrangement of the third symbol row (third reel) is changed during high-speed variation display {see (2)}. Here, FIG. 22 (3) shows the temporary storage contents of the presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152c after the arrangement change. Next, the display windows (“1-1”, “5-1”) relating to the first symbol row are activated and displayed, and the reels (the first symbol) corresponding to the first symbol row within the activated display area 1 reel and 5 reel) are displayed at low speed {see (3) to (5)}. Next, the reels (the first reel and the fifth reel) related to the first symbol row are simultaneously temporarily stopped {see (6)} in accordance with the determined content (developed temporary stop symbol). By the temporary stop display, the reach state is reached at the first effective line. Next, the display windows (“2-1”, “2-2”, “4-1”, “4-2”) related to the second symbol row are activated and displayed. The low-speed fluctuation display of the reels (second reel, fourth reel) related to the second symbol row is performed in the area {see (7) to (8)}. Next, in accordance with the determined content (developed temporary stop symbol), reels (second reel and fourth reel) related to the second symbol row are simultaneously temporarily stopped {see (9)}. Due to the temporary stop display, the chance symbol is reached on the second effective line and the third effective line. Next, the display windows (“3-1”, “3-2”, “3-3”) related to the third symbol row are activated and displayed, and the third symbol is displayed in the activated and displayed area. Low-speed fluctuation display of reels (third reel) related to the row is performed {see (10) to (11)}. Next, in accordance with the determined content (developed temporary stop symbol), the reel (third reel) related to the third symbol row is temporarily stopped {see (12)}. According to the temporary stop display (development pattern temporary stop display), the lost symbols ("7"-"flower"-"7") are aligned on the first effective line, and the lost symbols ("point 1") are also displayed on the second effective line. -"Flower"-"Acupuncture point 1"), but the chance symbol ("Acupoint point 1"-"Acupoint point 2" on the second effective line due to the reel (third reel) relating to the third symbol being shifted down one frame "-" Acupoint 1 ") {see (13)}, the super reach variation (development effect) is displayed {see (14)}. Then, the reels (all reels) related to the first symbol row to the third symbol row are determined and displayed in accordance with the determined contents (stop symbols) {see (15)}.

  According to this best mode, the one identification information string among the plurality of identification information strings is scroll-fluctuated to simultaneously display the variation display of the identification information within the plurality of variation frames, and the one identification Since the information sequence is configured to be selected from a plurality of candidates, a desired identification line can be selected on an effective line by selecting an optimal identification information sequence based on identification information stopped in a variation frame other than the plurality of variation frames. In the case of a symbol arrangement, it is possible to avoid unintended symbol display (stop display at +2 frames, +3 frames, etc.) on other active lines, and to display intended symbols on other effective lines. There is an effect that (stop display at +1 frame, etc.) becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since one identification information sequence is configured to stop the one identification information sequence after all other identification information sequences are stopped, for example, until one identification information sequence stops. As a result of being able to construct a situation in which the result is not fixed even for the active line, it is possible to attract the player's interest until a further stage.

  Further, when the scroll fluctuation speed of the identification information sequence in the first half of the identification information is set to be higher than that in the second half of the fluctuation and one identification information string in the fluctuation is switched from one identification information string in the previous fluctuation, Since this switching is performed, there is an effect that it becomes possible to switch one identification information string without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  Further, each time the identification information varies, the plurality of variation frames are divided into a plurality of sets that are smaller than the number of the variation frames, and one identification information sequence from the plurality of identification information sequences for each of the plurality of sets. In addition, for each set, by scrolling and changing one identification information sequence assigned to the set, it is possible to simultaneously display the variation display of the identification information within all the change frames belonging to the set. Since it is configured, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent monotonization of game contents due to a combination of stops and a uniform stop order without individually changing and stopping all the change frames.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the combination of reels and the stop order are uniquely determined when the variation mode is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, stop symbols, etc. (developed temporary stop symbols, extended stop symbols, etc.) The combination of each reel and the stop order may be determined based on the symbols and the stop symbols). Specifically, when the stop symbol in which the lost reach symbol sequence (for example, “7”-“flower”-“7”) is determined in the first active line is determined, (1) the reach state is reached first. The first reel and the fifth reel are set to the first symbol row when determining the (2), and the second reel and the fourth reel are set to the first symbol row when delaying the determination of the reach state. When configured as described above, a plurality of reach timings for the same outcome can be provided.

  According to this modified example, based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information, the number of sets and / or which variable frames are combined are determined. Since it is comprised in this way, there exists an effect that it becomes possible to further prevent monotonization of game content as a result of being able to construct a variety of combinations.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to determine which identification information sequence is assigned to each of a plurality of sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information, Even if a pair (combination of identical variation frames) is constructed, different display modes are possible by making the identification information strings different, and as a result, it becomes possible to further prevent monotonization of game content There is an effect.

  Furthermore, based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information, the stop order of the plurality of identification information sequences assigned to each of a plurality of sets is determined. As a result, even when a group having the same configuration (a combination of the same variable frames) is constructed, different display modes are possible by making the stop order different, thereby further preventing monotonization of game contents There is an effect that becomes possible.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol sequence when a certain symbol fluctuates in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol sequence in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the 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. 9 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition 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 symbol display 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 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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 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. 16 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a screen display example displayed on the effect display device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on an effect display device). FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of effect display related information temporary storage means).

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1170 Special Game Control Unit 2110 Special Figure Start Port 2120 Extra Prize Winner Port 2140 Production Display Device 2152a Decorative Symbol Display Control Unit 2152a-1 Drawing Display Content Determination Unit

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A variable display device having a plurality of variable frames in a matrix of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, having a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information within the variable frames, and a plurality of effective lines being predetermined,
The starting port,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information on the variable display device based on the game ball entering the start opening,
In accordance with the variation mode determined by the identification information display content determination means, a plurality of identification information strings each consisting of a plurality of the identification information are scrolled and displayed on the variable display device, and then the identification information display content determination is performed. Identification information display control means for controlling display of the stop identification information determined by the means on the variable display device;
When the stop identification information displayed on the variable display device is in a predetermined mode, in a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution control means for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state,
The identification information display content determination means divides the plurality of variation frames into a plurality of sets that are smaller than the number of variation frames each time the identification information varies, and each of the plurality of sets includes the plurality of the plurality of variation frames. Assign one identification information column from the identification information column of
For each set, the identification information display control means scrolls and changes one identification information sequence assigned to the set, thereby identifying one identification information constituting the identification information sequence and the identification information sequence. As a result of simultaneously displaying different identification information different from one identification information in different variable frames, variable display of the identification information in all the variable frames belonging to the set is executed integrally. A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being controlled as follows. When the identification information display content determination means selects a predetermined mode as the variation mode, it determines temporary stop identification information that temporarily remains in the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display control means, when the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display content determination means combines at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information to determine how many sets and / or which variable frames are combined. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a division mode into the plurality of sets is determined. When the identification information display content determination means selects a predetermined mode as the variation mode, it determines temporary stop identification information that temporarily remains in the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display control means, when the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display content determination means assigns which identification information sequence to each of the determined sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which determines whether or not. When the identification information display content determination means selects a predetermined mode as the variation mode, it determines temporary stop identification information that temporarily remains in the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display control means, when the predetermined mode is selected as the variation mode, executes a display process for retaining the temporary stop identification information within the variation frame in the middle of the variation,
The identification information display content determination means includes a plurality of the identification information sequences assigned to each of the plurality of sets based on at least a part of the determined stop identification information or at least a part of the temporary stop identification information. Determine the stop order of
The identification information display content determination unit controls the plurality of identification information strings to be sequentially stopped based on the stop order determined by the identification information display content determination unit. Pachinko machines described in the section.

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