JP2011115289A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine giving higher profit to a player if a prize is won in a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into one start pocket than in a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into the other start pocket, and reliably executing only a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into the one start pocket in a specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko game machine, a higher profit is given to the player if a prize is won in a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into one start pocket than in a lottery based on entrance of a game ball into the other start pocket, and a game ball can more easily enter the one start pocket in the specific game state. The content of a special game in the Pachinko game machine is such that a unit game, in which a variable winning pocket is continuously opened or repeatedly opened and closed till a prescribed time elapses or till a prescribed number of game balls enter the winning pocket, is executed a plurality of times. An identification information display control means advances variable display of identification information based on entrance of game balls into the other start pocket during the interval in which the variable winning pocket is closed between unit games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a lottery is executed using a random number acquired based on a ball entering a starting port, and when the lottery result is a win, the game shifts to a special game advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a lottery is executed after obtaining different random numbers based on balls entered into a plurality of start openings.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the starting port. Is a type that shifts to a special game that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state (such as a conventional “first”). Seed game machine)).

  In recent years, a model (multifunction machine) having a plurality of conventional first-type functions has been proposed in order to further improve game playability. In the case of the above-mentioned multi-function machine, the second start port has a normal electric accessory so that the other start port (second start port) is easier to win than the one start port (first start port). It is configured to make it easy to win the second starting port by making it easier to open the ordinary electric accessory when a specific game state (probability change state or short time state) is provided. Pachinko machines are the mainstream.

  In addition, a pachinko machine that is set so that profits given to the player are greater when the symbol variation display triggered by the second starting port is greater than the symbol variation display triggered by the first starting port is also proposed. Has been. In this pachinko machine, a technique for preferentially digesting the reserved memory of the second starting port when both the reserved memory of the first starting port and the reserved memory of the second starting port are stored is proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Here, the hold function means that when a random number is acquired based on the ball entering the starting port, when the symbol variation permission based on the random number has not been granted, the symbol variation permission based on the random number up to a predetermined number This is a function that temporarily stores data until it goes down. And in a single machine (conventional first type), when a plurality of random numbers are held, the order of holding digest is basically the order of entering balls, but the conventional first type as described above In models with multiple functions, one symbol variation (design variation due to entering the first starting port) and the other symbol variation (design variation resulting from entering the second starting port) are mutually There are a type that is executed independently (parallel type) and a type that is prohibited from changing the other symbol (series type) when one is changing. In the parallel type, the suspension is released in the order of entering the starting ports, as in the first type. In addition, in the case of the series type, the type in which the holding is released in the order of entry of both start ports (for example, when a certain pattern is fluctuating, the first start port → the second start port → the second start port → the first start) In addition, when the hold is made in the order of mouth, the hold is released in the order of the first symbol → second symbol → second symbol → first symbol after the end of the change of the certain symbol) Digestion type (for example, when a certain symbol is fluctuating, if a hold is made in the order of first start port → second start port → second start port → first start port, 2 symbols-> second symbol-> first symbol-> first symbol in this order). In the following description, the game executed using the random number acquired based on the entrance to the first starting port is “first game”, and the random number acquired based on the entrance to the second starting port is A game executed using the game may be referred to as a “second game”.
JP2007-289362

  Here, as described above, in the model proposed in Patent Document 1, in addition to the symbol variation based on the entrance to the second starting port being preferentially performed, the specification such as the probability variation gaming state is specified. A state in which a normal electric accessory is likely to be in an open state in a gaming state (an open extended state in which the time during which the normal electric accessory is in an open state is relatively long, a normal symbol short in which the variation time of a normal symbol is relatively short) As a result, the symbol variation in the probability variation gaming state substantially enters the second starting port. Only based on symbol variations. Due to such a configuration, once entering the probability variation gaming state, it becomes possible to continue to receive a lottery that can acquire a special game with a relatively higher profit state based on the entrance to the second starting port. . However, even though the ordinary electric accessory is likely to be in the open state, if there is no random number hold based on the entrance to the second starting port immediately after the special game that becomes the trigger for the specific game ends, or Even if it exists, the game ball does not enter the normal symbol start opening that causes the normal symbol to change. When the second game side hold is digested without entering the ball, the random number on the first game side which is disadvantageous to the player is digested. In this case, the lottery on the first game side is executed while the design is such that only the lottery on the second game side with a high profit state is executed immediately after the end of the special game. There are not a few things that are not executed. The occurrence of such a situation also leads to a loss of the player's expectation, which may lead to a situation in which the player loses interest in the game, and should be improved. Therefore, the present invention is a gaming machine in which a lottery is executed after acquiring different random numbers based on the entrance to a plurality of start openings, and won by a lottery based on the entrance to one start opening. In some cases, a higher profit can be given to the player than in the case of winning by lottery based on the entrance to the other start opening, and at the one start opening in a specific gaming state that shifts immediately after the end of the special game In a pachinko machine designed to make it easier to enter the ball, a lottery opportunity based on entering the other starting port, which is disadvantageous to the player, immediately after the special game ends and shifts to the specific game state It aims at providing the means to reduce more.

The present invention (1)
A first start opening (first special figure start opening 2210) into which a game ball can enter;
A second start port (second special view start port 2110) that can take a first state and a second state in which the entrance area is larger than the first state;
Variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220) that can take an open state and a closed state,
A first identification information display unit (first special diagram display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (first special symbol);
A second identification information display part (second special figure display part 2231) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (second special symbol);
First random number acquisition means (first special figure random number acquisition determination) for acquiring a first random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening (first special figure start opening 2210) Execution means 1121),
Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number for determining the content of the second game based on the game ball entering the second start port (second special figure start port 2110) (execution of second special figure acquisition determination) Means 1122);
Random number storage means (first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a) for temporarily storing the first random number and the second random number;
Identification information fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) for determining whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the first identification information (first special symbol) and the second identification information (second special symbol) is satisfied; ,
When the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination unit (special drawing hold release control unit 1154) determines that the variation start condition of the first identification information (first special symbol) is satisfied, the first identification information is based on the first random number. First identification information display content determination means (first special figure content determination means 1141) for determining the display content of the first identification information (first special symbol) on the display unit (first special figure display unit 2131);
When the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination unit (special drawing hold release control unit 1154) determines that the variation start condition of the second identification information (second special symbol) is satisfied, the second identification information is based on the second random number. Second identification information display content determination means (second special figure content determination means 1142) for determining the display content of the second identification information (second special symbol) on the display unit (second special figure display unit 2231);
According to the display content determined by the first identification information display content determination means (first special figure content determination means 1141) or the second identification information display content determination means (second special figure content determination means 1142), the first identification information (first Identification information display control means (display control means 1150) for executing variable display and stop display of one special symbol) or second identification information (first special symbol);
When the change start condition of the first identification information or the change start condition of the second identification information is not satisfied, the first random number or the second random number is stored in a random number storage means (first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a under a predetermined condition. Random number temporary storage determination execution means (hold control means 1130) to be temporarily stored in the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a),
When the first identification information (first special symbol) or the second identification information (second special symbol) is stopped in a predetermined manner, the variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220) is closed. Special game control means (special game control means 1170) for executing a special game to be opened from
Special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172) for determining the content of the special game based on the predetermined mode when executing the special game;
A game that has at least a gaming state candidate that includes at least a specific gaming state in which the second starting port (second special figure starting port 2110) is more likely to be in the second state than the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state. A pachinko gaming machine having gaming state control means (specific gaming control means 1180) for switching from a state to another gaming state,
The special game content determining means (special game content determining means 1172) includes two or more special game candidates including at least a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. Then, the content of the special game to be executed this time is selected, and the special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172), if the lottery result with the second random number is a win, the lottery result of the first random number In the pachinko gaming machine configured to select the second special game more frequently than the case where is won,
The identification information change start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) starts the change of the first identification information when the special game is in progress and the first random number is temporarily stored in the random number storage means. It is determined that the condition is satisfied,
The contents of the special game are such that the variable prize opening (the first big prize opening 2120, the second big prize opening 2220) is kept in the open state or the open state is closed until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of balls are entered. A unit game that repeats the state is executed multiple times,
The identification information display control means (display control means 1150) is in a time between unit games in which the variable winning opening (the first big winning opening 2120, the second big winning opening 2220) between the unit games is closed. This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by causing a change in the first identification information (first special symbol) to proceed (for example, only between unit games).

The present invention (2)
The first identification information display content determination means (first special figure content determination means 1141) starts the change of the first identification information while the identification information fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) is in the special game. When it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) does not select the predetermined mode as the stop identification information of the first identification information (first special symbol).

According to the present invention (3), the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) is a variable prize opening between a unit game and a unit game (first big prize opening 2120, second big It is determined that the variation start condition of the first identification information is satisfied only during the unit game time in which the winning opening 2220) is closed,
The first identification information display content determination means (first special figure content determination means 1141) is the first identification information (first special figure content release determination means 1141) when the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) is in the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), when it is determined that the variation start condition of the special symbol) is satisfied, a variation mode that is a variation time equal to or less than the unit game time is selected.

  According to the present invention (4), the first identification information display content determination means (first special figure content determination means 1141) is used when the identification information fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means (special figure hold release control means 1154) is in a special game. When it is determined that the variation start condition of the first identification information (first special symbol) is satisfied, regarding the variation mode of the first identification information (first special symbol) for a predetermined number of times after the transition to the special game, Any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein the first identification information (first special symbol) exceeding the predetermined number of times is compared with the variation mode and the one with a relatively long variation time is selected. There are two pachinko machines.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “entering a ball” includes not only a winning in which a winning ball is paid out but also a passage to a “through chucker” in which no winning ball is paid out. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.). For example, visual information includes shapes such as numbers, letters, designs, etc. Can output information (for example, special symbols managed on the main control device side, decorative symbols related to performance games managed on the sub control device side). “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Variation mode determination random number” for determining, “symbol determination random number” for determining a stop symbol, “winning symbol determination random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. In addition, in the claims and in the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of a random number or a plurality of random numbers. Random numbers acquired by a single entry into the ball are referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number ... Called random numbers). Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). "The first special game and the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game" means that the expected number of game balls that can be probabilistically obtained is the second higher than the first special game. This means that there are more special games (for example, the latter is more likely to be selected with a larger number of rounds; the latter has a longer open time for one round; When there is a large number; When the latter chooses a variable prize opening with a larger number of payouts per piece; The latter places a variable prize opening in a place where there is less wasted ball when a game ball is launched If). “Progressing variation” means that when the variation time of the identification information is determined, the remaining time of the variation time decreases with time. The “predetermined number of times” is not particularly limited, but is preferably a predetermined number of times equal to or less than the maximum number of reservations of the first identification information, for example.

By the way, this invention (1)-(4) also includes the gaming machine in the 2nd best form demonstrated below. Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode below is
The first game side start opening where game balls can enter,
A first game side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first game identification information;
A first game side variable prize opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
First game random number acquisition means for acquiring a first game random number for determining the content of the first game based on the entry of the game ball into the first game side start port,
First game side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first game identification information based on the first game random number;
When the variation start condition for the first game identification information is satisfied, the first game side identification information display unit performs the first game side identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the first game side identification information display content determination means. First game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the game identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time; and
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information of the first game identification information is in a predetermined mode, which is a first condition for shifting from a non-special game to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the non-special game. , First game side special game transition judging means,
When the first game side special game transition determining means determines that the first condition is satisfied, a first special game for displacing the first game side variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state is provided. A first game side special game execution means to be executed;
After the first special game, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the first game side specific game state is different from the first game side normal game state, and when the second predetermined condition is satisfied, First game side game control means for controlling the first game, comprising first game side specific game transition control means for shifting from the first game side specific game state to the first game side normal game state;
A starting port provided with a variable member capable of taking an open state and a closed state, wherein a game ball can enter when the variable member is in the open state and a game ball enters when the variable member is in the closed state. A second game side start opening configured to disable balls,
A second game side identification information display unit capable of variably displaying and stopping the second game identification information;
A second game side allocating means having a specific area and a normal area inside and capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
A second game-side variable winning opening that can take an open state and a closed state;
Second game side random number acquisition means for acquiring a second game random number for determining the content of the second game based on the entry of the game ball into the second game side start port;
Second game side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second game identification information based on the second game random number;
When the variation start condition of the second game identification information is satisfied, the second game side identification information display unit performs the second game side identification information display unit according to the display content determined by the second game side identification information display content determination means. Second game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the game identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time; and
When the stop identification information of the second game identification information is a specific mode, the second game side special game opportunity granting means for changing the second game side distribution means from the closed state to the open state;
It is a second condition for shifting from the non-special game to the special game, whether or not the game ball entered when the second game side distribution means is in the open state has entered the specific area. A second game side special game transition judging means for judging;
When the second game side special game transition determining means determines that the second condition is satisfied, a second special game for displacing the second game side variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state is provided. A second game side game control means for performing control relating to the second game, the second game side game control means having a second game side special game execution means,
Auxiliary game side start opening where game balls can enter,
Auxiliary game side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of identification information for auxiliary games,
Auxiliary game side random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for auxiliary game related to driving of the variable member in an open state based on a game ball entering the auxiliary game side start port;
Auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information based on the auxiliary game random number;
If the variation start condition of the auxiliary game identification information is satisfied, the auxiliary game identification information display unit displays the auxiliary game identification information according to the display content determined by the auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means. Auxiliary game side identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the fluctuation display for a predetermined time,
In the case where the stop identification information of the auxiliary game identification information is in a predetermined mode, the auxiliary game side variable member drive control means for driving and controlling the variable member to be in the open state and the first specific condition are satisfied When the second specific condition is satisfied when the variable member shifts to the auxiliary game side specific game state in which the variable member is relatively likely to be in the open state as compared with the auxiliary game side normal game state, the auxiliary game side specific game In a pachinko gaming machine having auxiliary game side game control means for controlling auxiliary games, having auxiliary game side specific game transition control means for making a transition from the state to the auxiliary game side normal game state,
The first game side specific game transition control means determines that the first predetermined condition is satisfied, always or after the first special game is over or when a lottery is won (for example, determined by a winning symbol),
The first game side specific game transition control means is configured to determine that the second predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of fluctuations of the second game identification information reaches a predetermined number.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this embodiment will be described. First, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. So-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “variation mode determination” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol Random numbers ”,“ Design determined random numbers ”for determining stop symbols,“ Random design determined random numbers ”for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, a time-saving game) after a special game, and random numbers for auxiliary games For example, “winning random number” associated with opening / closing of the variable member, “symbol determining random number” for determining the stop symbol of the auxiliary game identification information, and the like. “Based on random number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining the stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, determining the special symbol directly from the random number and determining the decorative symbol from the special symbol). The “variation start condition” means that the identification information or other identification information is not fluctuating, or is not in a special game or a waiting period after the end of a special game. The “first game side specific game state” in the “first game side specific game state different from the first game side normal game state” means, for example, a relatively short (long) variation time compared to the normal game state The state where it is easy to select a thing etc. can be mentioned. “Relatively short” in the first game and the auxiliary game means that the average time of all the variation modes that can be selected in the specific game state is shorter than the average time of all the variation modes that can be selected in the normal game. “The variable member is relatively likely to be in the open state” means that the auxiliary game identification information is more frequently stopped in a predetermined manner than the auxiliary game side normal game state. It refers to a short time, a long opening time of the variable member when the auxiliary game identification information stops in a predetermined manner, or a combination of two or more thereof. Even if different terms are used, they do not necessarily mean different members. For example, when a certain variable winning opening is opened in both the first special game and the second special game, the certain variable winning opening is “the first gaming variable winning opening” or “the second gaming variable winning opening”. (Similarly, the “second game side distribution means” and the “second game side variable prize opening” can be one member).

  According to the present invention (1), a lottery is executed after obtaining different random numbers based on the entrance to a plurality of start openings, and the lottery is based on the entrance to one start opening. In the case of winning in the game, a higher profit can be given to the player than in the case of winning in the lottery based on the entrance to the other start opening, and it is easy to enter the one start opening in a specific gaming state. In a pachinko machine designed to be, random numbers acquired and held based on the entrance to the other start opening are drawn and digested during a special game, and the variable prize opening between rounds is closed Since the fluctuation of the identification information related to low profit proceeds during the break period, the control at the time of the round execution (for example, control of opening of a variable winning opening, control related to pitching, etc.) and identification information Control timing with variable display control As a result of non-overlapping, the processing burden is reduced and control becomes easier. In addition, it is possible to make the change in identification information related to low profits more prominent, resulting in fluctuations in identification information related to low profits. There is an effect that the player can be more focused on the situation and the hold situation.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, all the lottery results are set to be lost. As a result of constructing a situation in which no random number exists, only the lottery based on the ball entering the one starting port can be more reliably executed in the specific game state after the end of the special game.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effects, the variation of the identification information related to the low profit is started and ended only during the break period in which the variable winning opening between the rounds is closed. Thus, there is an effect that the identification information suspension process, which is executed when the variation of the identification information related to low profits continues at the start of the round, becomes unnecessary.

According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, the identification information related to the low profit corresponding to the fluctuation time of the identification information related to the low profit for the predetermined number of times after the transition to the special game exceeds the predetermined number As a result, it is difficult for the first half of the special game to hold the identification information related to low profit, and the second half of the special game makes it easy to use the identification information related to low profit. There is an effect that it is possible to reduce as much as possible the digestion process for the holding of the identification information related to the low profit newly held thereafter, due to the fact that the holding of the identification information related to the profit is digested early. .

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process 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 special game control 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 the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of 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. 17 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. 18 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a special game state time symbol variation permission determination execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a winning process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the normal game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of variation start condition satisfaction determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a special game (small hit) control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of special game (big hit) operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a special game (big hit) control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 37 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 (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 38 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 40 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 (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of display control processing during special games (during small hits) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game (during jackpot) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention. FIG. 43 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) has a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stops in a predetermined manner. This is a winning opening located in the upper left (upper right) of the formed out port 142. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) includes a first prize detection device 2121 (second prize detection device 2221) for detecting a game ball entry, An electric combination 2122 (second electric combination 2222) and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 (large prize opening solenoid 12330) for opening and closing the first electric combination 2122 (second electric combination 2222) are provided. Here, the first winning detection device 2121 (second winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning port 2120 (second big winning port 2220). The first grand prize entry information (second big prize entry information) indicating the entry is generated. The first electric accessory 2122 (second electric accessory 2222) is an open state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to win in the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) and the game ball is easy to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is varied in the state. In this best mode, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first game and a special game based on the second game may be executed with a single special winning opening.

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

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

  Next, the effect display device 2310 mainly performs change display and stop display of the effect image including the decoration symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and also holds the decorative symbol holding ball. Display is performed. Specifically, the display control of the display control unit 2323 displays on the screen a decorative symbol display area 2311 in which the decorative symbol variation display and stop display are executed, and a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the first special symbol. A first hold display portion 2312a to be executed and a second hold display portion 2312b to hold the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are formed. The effect display device 2310 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

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

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls overall gaming operations such as lottery when entering the first special figure starting port 2210 (second special figure starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device 1000 that performs control directly related to the interests of the player), effect display control means 2320 that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2310 that gives interest to the game contents, and game entertainment An effect display device 2310 for displaying an effect that enhances the performance, and a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prize winning to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening to the upper ball tray 110 A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout control 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 control 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 as to communicate information. 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, the effect display control means 2320, 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, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the first game, second game, special game, auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 side. , Stop pattern attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, sudden time reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal, state information, Information transmission means 1300 for transmitting an end signal, hold information, hold prefetch information, etc., and a prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on a winning of a game ball to various winning openings. Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling.

  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 electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 Chu opening / closing control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling each special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to for the first game and the second game Specific game control means 1180 for performing such determination and processing for shifting the game state based on the determination, and the current game state {for example, a state relating to the main game (a normal game state, a probability variation game state, a time-reduced game) State, special game state), state related to auxiliary games (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), stop symbol and variation information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, round number and And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing (award winning number information)} and the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the random number acquisition means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (first random number) based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 2210 and according to the determination result. Based on the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring the random number (for example, winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.) and the entrance of the game ball to the second special figure start port 2110 A second feature that determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (second random number) and acquires the random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result It has figure random number acquisition judgment execution means 1122, and normal figure random number acquisition judgment execution means 1123 for judging whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be obtained and obtaining the random number based on the judgment result.

  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 means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to vary. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the game goes down, and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the second special symbol variation permission is not down is temporarily stored. The second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol fluctuation permission is given based on the determination result, and the normal symbol fluctuation permission is A regular figure holding hand to determine whether or not to temporarily store the normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where it has not been downloaded, and to hold the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted 1133 and a. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. The first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means It has an acceptance / rejection lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is used when the jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 for the first special symbol referred to when the jackpot lottery for the first special symbol and the jackpot lottery for the second special symbol are performed. It has a second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3 to be referred to, and a special game success / failure lottery table 1135b-4 for executing a success / failure lottery at the time of a special game. In the best mode, for the lottery table that is referred to during non-special games, the jackpot winning probability is the same regardless of the type of symbol. Table 1 below is an example of a first special figure jackpot lottery table, a second special figure jackpot lottery table, and a special game success / failure lottery table for each gaming state. As can be seen by referring to the “Special Game Winning / Lottery Lottery Table” in this table, any winning random number is configured to be lost in the special game. In this best mode, the small lottery table is omitted for convenience of explanation. However, such a table may exist separately (in this case, the big hit lottery is performed first, and then the small hit lottery is performed. Or draw a small lottery first and then a big jackpot lottery). Alternatively, it may be a lottery table in which the big hit and the small win are combined.

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

Here, the 1st special figure content determination means 1141 has the 1st special figure content determination lottery table 1141a referred when determining the stop symbol and fluctuation mode which concern on a 1st special symbol, The 1 special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, regarding the gaming state, the normal gaming → the first special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a− 1, probability variation game → first special figure probability variation game state lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → first special figure time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Furthermore, in this best mode, the first special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a is used to determine the variation mode of the first special symbol at the time of the special game when there is a hold of the first special symbol at the time of the special game. It has a first special figure special game state lottery table 1141a-4 referred to. The second special figure content determination means 1142 has a second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the second special symbol. The special figure content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the normal gaming → the second special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1142a-1). , Probability variation game → second special figure probability variation game state lottery table 1142a-2, time shortening game → second special figure time shortening game state lottery table 1142a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1143 has a general content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol, and the general content determination lottery table 1143a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1143a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1143a-2). Here, Table 2 is an example of a first special figure content determination lottery table and a second special figure content determination lottery table (stop symbol) for each result of the success / failure and gaming state. Table 3 is an example of a first special figure content determination lottery table and a second special figure content determination lottery table (variation mode) for each of the winning / failing results and gaming states. Here, first of all, in the stop symbol determination lottery table of Table 2, the lottery table for stop symbol determination at the time of special game related to the first special symbol. As described above, the random numbers acquired on the first game side are all selected regardless of the random number value, although the lottery is executed even during the special game. Accordingly, in response to this, in the stop symbol determination table of the first special symbol at the time of the special game, only the table at the time of losing exists and all the losing “-” is selected regardless of the random number value. Further, in the variation mode determination lottery table of Table 3, the variation mode design table for the first special symbol at the time of the special game is particularly noteworthy. As described above, since all the lotteries during the special game are lost, there is no need for a long variation mode that asks whether or not to win. Therefore, the variation time is set short. Furthermore, since it is preferable to digest all the holdings of the first special symbol at the time of the special game, the special game with a long round time (15R in this example) and the short special game (2R in this example) have a variable time. It is changing. Specifically, it is 3.5 seconds in the former case and 0.1 seconds in the latter case. In this best mode, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have different tables according to the number of reserved balls, but it goes without saying that it may be configured to have different tables according to the number of reserved balls. Absent. In the best mode, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the special figure content determination lottery table configuration is common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but different table configurations may be used.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 performs first control on the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first special symbol for a predetermined time. 1151, second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling to stop and display the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 2231 of the second special symbol display device 2230 for a predetermined time, and first special If the change start condition of the symbol (the first random number lottery execution condition) and the change start condition of the second special symbol (the second random number lottery execution condition) are determined to be satisfied or not, the change start permission (random number Special figure hold release control means 1154 for giving a lottery permission) and a general figure control means 1153 for controlling to stop display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time on the normal symbol display unit 2421 of the normal symbol display device 2420. Have .

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

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

Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the condition determining means 1171 for determining whether the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner or whether the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner and the special game transition condition are satisfied, A special game content determination means 1172 for setting the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194; Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game of opening the grand prize winning port 2122 or the second grand prize winning port 2220 under a predetermined condition, and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game And a management unit 1174. Here, the special game content determination means 1172 has a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when determining the content of the special game based on the stop symbol. The special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. Here, Table 4 is an example of a special game content reference table. As can be seen from this table, many wins can be obtained when winning with "7A and 7B", while few wins can be acquired when winning with "1A, 1B and 3A".

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not to shift to the specific game, and if so, the specific game transfer enable / disable content determination means 1182 for determining the content, and shifts to the special game. Specific game end condition determining means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied. Here, the specific game transition availability / content determination means 1182 further includes a specific game transition determination reference table 1182a that is referred to when determining whether or not to shift to the specific game after the hit based on the winning symbol. . The specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. 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, Table 5 shows an example of the specific game transition determination reference table 1182a. Thus, as can be seen from Tables 2, 4 and 5, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have the same probability per probability change and the rate of transition to the probability change game after jackpot, but many The selection rate of special games that can win the ball is low. That is, when comparing the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the latter lottery is more advantageous for the player.

  Here, in the best mode, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is relatively shortened during the time reduction compared to the non-time reduction (time reduction function). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The time saving in the best mode ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first special symbol and the number of changes in the second special symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the number of time reductions is subtracted for each change (stop) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability 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 first game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the first game (game from the change of the first special symbol to the stop), Second game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second game (game from the change of the second special symbol to the stop), and temporarily stores the current game state in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for special game and special game for temporarily storing the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Game-related information temporary storage means 1194.

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

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

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

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripheral devices are a first gaming peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first game side, a second gaming peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second game side, a first gaming side, and a second gaming side. First and second game shared peripheral devices C and auxiliary game peripheral devices D related to auxiliary games. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first game peripheral device A has a first special symbol start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first special symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the first special symbol. ing.

  Next, the second game peripheral device B has a second special symbol start port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second special symbol display device 2230 that can display stop and change display of the second special symbol. is doing.

  Next, the first / second game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game, and a normal game In the case of a special game, the second grand prize winning port 2220 which is open under a predetermined condition in a special game, a stop display and a change display of decorative symbols, and a display showing the progress of the game during the special game Including an effect display device 2310 that performs display related to the effect, and effect display control means 2320 that controls all display control related to the effect. The production is related to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in time. is there.

  Here, the effect display control means 2320 is a display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various types of information from the main control device 1000 side, and a decoration display for controlling the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern determination processing and display control processing. The control means 2322, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 for controlling the decorative symbol hold display process, and general effects such as notice effects, effects during special games, effects such as decoration lamps and voices are temporarily stored. Production general information temporary storage means 2324 for this purpose. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

  Next, the decoration symbol display control means 2322 is based on the information from the main control device side, the figure display content determination means 2322a for determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the variation pattern of the decoration symbol and the symbol Design variation mode / design storage means 2322b for storing image / moving image data, etc., and various types of information related to design variation of decorative symbols (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.) An equipment display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a has a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table 2322a-1 that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. In the best mode, the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined based on the special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation mode information) transmitted from the main control device side. In addition, with regard to the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, in the case of winning, it is determined by lottery based on the attribute information of the special symbol, and in the case of losing, it is determined by lottery based on whether it is reach or non-reach. About the variation | change aspect of a symbol, although comprised so that it may be uniquely specified based on the variation | change aspect of a special symbol, it is not limited to this at all. For example, even if it is configured so that the decorative symbol is uniquely determined in association with the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation mode of the decorative symbol is determined by lottery based on the variation mode (or variation time) of the special symbol. It may be configured as follows.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 further includes a drawing hold counter 2323a-1 for counting the number of decorative symbols held.

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1300) transmits a payout command to prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and again at step 1100. Return to. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in Step 1102, the general entrance entrance entrance determination unit 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the entrance entrance entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the general-purpose holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the information on what number is the holding. Shifts to the process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1300). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining unit 1143 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1143 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1190 to determine whether or not the current game state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag is on). . In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1143 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1143a-2, while in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determining means 1143 sets the general map lottery table 1143a-1. Note that the drawing time reduction lottery table 1143a-2 has a higher winning probability than the normal drawing lottery table 1143a-1 (for example, the former winning probability is 9/10, and the latter The winning probability is 1/10). In step 1216, the general symbol content determination means 1143 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1153a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game) based on the set table. Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1153 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133 a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1153 starts normal symbol variation display on the general diagram display unit 2421 after starting the common diagram variation management timer 1153a-1. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management unit 1153a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the universal map control unit 1153 finalizes and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal map content determination unit 1143 in the step 1216 on the universal map display unit 2421. In step 1228, the normal symbol control means 1153 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1238, in Steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 and at the same time the electric game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The Chu-opening flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first special figure start port entrance judging means 1111 receives the first special figure start entrance entrance information from the first special figure start entrance entrance detection device 2211 of the first special figure start port 2210. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306 and step 1308, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 determines the first game content determination random number (first winning random number, first variation mode determination random number, first special symbol determination). Random number, etc.) and the first special figure holding means 1131 stores the first game content determination random number in the first special figure holding information temporarily together with the order information indicating what number of the first special symbol is held. Set in the means 1131a. Next, in step 1309, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and obtains information as to what number of hold the random number is stored for the first special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the effect control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1310, the second special figure starting port entrance determining means 1112 receives the second special figure starting port entrance information from the second special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the second special figure starting port 2110. It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of the reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314 and step 1316, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 determines the second game content determination random number (second winning random number, second variation mode determination random number, second special symbol determination). Random number), and the second special figure holding means 1132 stores the second game content determination random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means together with the order information indicating what number of the second special symbol is held. Set to 1132a. Next, in step 1317, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and acquires information as to what number of hold the random number is stored for the second special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the display control means 2320 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1310, and in the case of No in step 1310 and step 1312, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 refers to the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 to determine whether or not the special game execution flag is off, that is, whether or not the special game is currently being executed. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1132a and determines whether or not there is a hold of the second special symbol. Confirm. In the case of Yes in step 1404, main controller 1000 executes a first special symbol display process described later in step 1400 (1), and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, main controller 1000 executes the second special symbol display process described later in step 1400 (2), and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). To do. Thus, in the best mode, when there is a second special symbol holding ball, regardless of the existence of the first special symbol holding ball (even if the winning order is the first special symbol holding). Even before), priority is given to the reservation of the second special symbol. However, it may be configured such that the suspension is digested in the order of winning, not such priority digestion. On the other hand, if No in step 1402, that is, if the special game execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1400 (1). In this way, the first special symbol is configured to be able to change symbols even during a special game (“first special symbol changes in step 1402 described later, which is the first special symbol change start condition). It varies under the condition that it is satisfied ”and“ there is a random number hold related to the first special symbol ”.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first special symbol display process (second special symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. First, in step 1402, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the symbol is not changing or that there is a hold. As described above, since the change of the second special symbol is prohibited during the special game, the process of step 1400 (2) is not executed during the special game (see step 1402 of FIG. 8).

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) serves as a reference table for the first special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 (first 2 special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1142a-2) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1414. The table to be set is determined based on the success / failure number (the same applies hereinafter).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) sets the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Referring to it, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) serves as a reference table for the first special figure time reduction gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 (first 2 Special drawing time reduction gaming state lottery table 1142a-3) is set, and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1408, in step 1411 the first special figure content determining means 1141 (second special figure content determining means 1142) refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the special game execution flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is off. In the case of Yes in step 1411, in step 1412, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) serves as a reference table for the first special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141 a-1 The special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1142a-1) is set, and the process proceeds to Step 1414.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1411, that is, if a special game is currently being played, in step 1413, the first special figure content determination means 1141 serves as a reference table for the first special figure special game state lottery table 1141a-. 4 is set and the process proceeds to step 1414.

  Next, in step 1414, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) stores the first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1131a (second special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1132a). The game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation stored temporarily is read out. Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-to-use lottery means 1135 is a first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 which is a winning / notch lottery table corresponding to each gaming state set at step 1406, step 1410, step 1412 or step 1413. The special symbol winning lottery is executed based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) with reference to the second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3 and the special game winning lottery table 1135b-4. In step 1417, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “win flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1416 is skipped.

  In step 1416, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) sets the variation content corresponding to each gaming state set in step 1406, step 1410, step 1412 or step 1413 ( Refer to the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a) and the first special figure special game state lottery table 1141a-4, which are lottery tables. A stop symbol related to the special symbol is determined based on the game content determination random number (for example, the special symbol determination random number), and the variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the game content determination random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number). 1 special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b) is temporarily stored.

  Next, in step 1419, the information transmission unit 1300 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state in the effect display control unit 2320. To the side. Next, in step 1420, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time (the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) to the first special figure. It is set to the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). In step 1422, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display device 2230) of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230). 2 special figure display section 2231), the special symbol fluctuation display is started in accordance with the fluctuation mode stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b). Next, in step 1426, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a).

  In the following, the variable temporary stop / pause release control process of the first special symbol during the special game is executed. Specifically, in this best mode, the change permission of the first special symbol is issued during the special game, but the change of the first special symbol proceeds only when the big prize opening is closed, that is, between rounds. It is possible. Therefore, when entering the round during the change of the first special symbol, the change of the first special symbol is temporarily stopped. Therefore, the processing will be described. First, in step 1428, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the special game execution flag. It is determined whether or not is off. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1428, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1438). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1428, in step 1430, the first special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, that is, It is determined whether the current round is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 1430, in step 1432 the first special figure control means 1151 temporarily stops the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 and proceeds to the next processing (step 1438). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1430, in step 1434, the first special figure control means 1151 refers to the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1, and determines whether or not it is in a pause state. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the first special figure control means 1151 cancels the temporary stop of the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1438). Note that if the result is No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1438).

  In step 1438, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1438, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1438, in step 1440, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1442, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) displays the first special symbol display unit 2131 (first special symbol display device 2130). The special symbol variation display on the second special figure display unit 2231) is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b) is confirmed and stopped. Display control as a symbol. Next, in step 1444, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). . Then, in step 1446, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) is operated by a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-). 1) is reset. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  If No in step 1402, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) in step 1447 sets the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1447, the process proceeds to step 1428. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1451, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not the probability variation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1451, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time / count counter value is larger 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 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the second flag temporary storage means 1192a, and the next process The process proceeds to (special game operation condition determination processing 1500). In addition, also when it is No in step 1451, step 1452, and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 causes the first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display unit 2231) of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed above has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a (see the previous table) on the basis of the predetermined mode, thereby determining the content of the special game. set. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means). The winning flag in 1192a) is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). It should be noted that, even in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194 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 2320 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 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 has not been 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 2220 is opened and the process proceeds to Step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission means 1300 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2320 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won 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 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an open time timer) and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is a final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability fluctuation jackpot and the time shortening fluctuation jackpot are abrupt, suddenly It is determined whether or not it is 2 rounds in the case of a probability variation jackpot. 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 special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2320 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1191 to determine whether or not the current special game is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot. 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 game state temporary storage means 1191 and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193, respectively. Then, 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 unit 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1191 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 unit 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 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). Even in the case of No in step 1658, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-board side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 7100, the effect display control means 2320 executes a hold information management / display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6700, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2320 performs a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 7100. Each subroutine will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 7100 in FIG. First, in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a, and receives new hold information (hold information related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol) from the main control device side. ) Is received. If Yes in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2323 adds “1” to the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2323 a in step 7106. Next, in step 7108, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 displays the same number of hold displays as the counter value of the drawing hold counter on the effect display device 2310, and the next process (decorative symbol display control in step 6100). Process). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7102, in step 7110, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a, and receives a symbol variation start signal (first special symbol or second special symbol) from the main controller side. It is determined whether or not a symbol variation start signal) is received. In the case of Yes in step 7110, in step 7112, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 subtracts “1” from the count value of the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Next, in step 7114, the effect display control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 7108. Note that if the result is No in Step 7110, the process proceeds to Step 7108.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322 a turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322 c in step 6103. Next, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2322a is based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a. With reference to -1, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol are determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2320 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation display ratio on the effect display control means 2320 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2322a turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a, and the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step 6700). Migrate to Even in the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step 6700).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol variation permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706 and step 6708, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c and sets the symbol change permission flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6710, the effect display control means 2320 starts the variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 2310 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the equipment display related information temporary storage means 2322c.

  Then, in step 6730, effect display control means 2320 refers to main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6730, in step 6732, the effect display control means 2320 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decoration symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. . In step 6734, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6900). .

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

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and the jackpot on the effect display device 2310. Start display. In step 6310, the effect display control means 2320 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes on the effect display device 2310 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or (Displayed only for time reduction fluctuation jackpot). Here, if the sudden probability change jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current 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 effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, 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 effect display control unit 2320 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2310. Then, in step 6316, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to the next process (holding information management process 7100). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process 7100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in this best mode, the second special symbol hold is digested preferentially over the first special symbol hold. Accordingly, the game balls enter in the order of the first special figure starting port → the first special figure starting port → the second special figure starting port → the first special figure starting port. The symbol variation based on the incoming ball is executed before the second symbol variation based on the incoming ball at the first special figure starting port. Here, at the time of the fourth symbol variation, the first special symbol stops at the probability variation jackpot symbol of 2R (“3A”). In response to this, a 2R special game is executed. By the way, in the case of a normal pachinko gaming machine, symbol variation is prohibited during special games, but in the best mode, symbol variation during special games is allowed for the first special symbol. In particular, in the best mode, the special symbol variation is allowed to progress between rounds during a special game. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19, during the round of 2R jackpot, the hold of the first special symbol is digested and the first special symbol changes. Here, as described above, in the present best mode, the variation result of the first special symbol during the special game is configured to forcibly stop at the lost symbol. Therefore, the occurrence of overlapping special games when the first special symbol stops at the winning symbol during the special game is prevented. In addition, as described above, the first special symbol variation time at the time of the special game is very large so that all the suspension of the first special symbol is consumed even in the special game with a short total round time such as 2R jackpot. A short time is set (0.1 seconds in this example). Therefore, when the total round time at 2R jackpot is 3 seconds, the time until the variation of the four first special symbols is completed is a maximum of 1.9 seconds (variation time 0.1 seconds × 4 + The time between symbol fluctuations is 0.5 seconds × 3), which is within 3 seconds as described above. In this way, as a result of the suspension of the first special symbol during the special game, even if the game shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the special game, there is no first special symbol disadvantageous for the player immediately after the transition. It will be. For this reason, it is possible to more reliably construct a situation in which only the lottery with the second random number based on the entrance to the second special figure starting port that makes it easier to enter after the special game is completed. Furthermore, as shown in the second half of the figure, even if the 15R jackpot is won, the first special symbol is allowed to fluctuate. In this case, the difference from the above-described symbol variation at the time of 2R big hit is that the variation time of the first special symbol is longer than that at 2R. This is because, unlike the case of 2R jackpot, the time between rounds is long in the case of 15R jackpot, so there is no necessity to make the fluctuation time extremely short. In this best mode, since the progress of symbol variation is prohibited during the round, as shown in the figure, the variation of the first special symbol that started the variation between the first round of 15R jackpots is completed between the rounds. No, it continues until the round after the end of the second round across the second round.

  According to this best mode, a gaming machine in which a lottery is executed after acquiring different random numbers based on the entrance to a plurality of start openings, and winning by lottery based on the entrance to one start opening In this case, a higher profit can be given to the player than in the case of winning by lottery based on the entrance to the other start opening, and it becomes easier to enter the one start opening in a specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine designed in the above, the random number obtained and held based on the entrance to the other starting port is drawn and digested during the special game, and the variable winning port between rounds is closed. Since the fluctuation of identification information related to low profit progresses during the break period, control during the round execution (for example, opening control of variable prize opening, control related to pitching, etc.) and fluctuation display of identification information Control timing with control As a result of non-overlapping, in addition to the effect of reducing the processing burden and facilitating control, it is possible to make the fluctuation of identification information related to low profit possible. As a result, the fluctuation status of identification information related to low profit The player can be more focused on the hold status.

  Furthermore, because it is configured to lose all the lottery results, as a result of being able to build a situation in which there is no random number that is acquired and held based on the entrance to the other start after the special game, In the specific game state after the end of the special game, there is an effect that only the lottery based on the ball entering the one start port can be more reliably executed.

  Furthermore, since the change of identification information related to low profit proceeds during the break period in which the variable prize opening during the round is closed, the fluctuation of identification information related to low profit is progressing. As a result, it is possible to make the player more aware of the fluctuation status and the hold status of the identification information related to the low profit.

Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. It should be noted that all the modifications described below are also applied to the second best mode described later. First, in this best mode, a special symbol change is advanced between rounds, and when entering the round, the special symbol change being changed is temporarily stopped (for example, at the time of 15 rounds in FIG. 19). See). On the other hand, in this modified example, (1) the change start timing of the symbol is set immediately after the end of the round (that is, the timing when the round continuation flag is turned off), and (2) the change time (X ₁ ) of the selected special symbol and inter-round time (X _R) below), and, (3) longer than the following special symbol variable start up symbol variable between time (X ₂₎ and X ₁ and total time inter-round time (X _R) It is configured as follows. By configuring in this way, it is possible to avoid execution of symbol variation across rounds, and as a result, symbol pause processing becomes unnecessary. For example, when the time between rounds (X _R ) is 3 seconds, a mode in which the symbol variation time (X ₁ ) is 2.7 seconds and the symbol variation time (X ₂ ) is 0.5 seconds can be cited. . Table 6 is the first special symbol special gaming state lottery table (variation mode) according to the above example.

  According to the present modification example, since the change of the identification information related to the low profit is started and ended only in the mid-break period in which the variable winning opening between the rounds is closed, the identification information related to the low profit Thus, there is an effect that the identification information temporary stop process, which is executed when the fluctuation of the current value continues at the start of the round, becomes unnecessary.

The following modification will be described. In this best mode, the variation time of the first special symbol in the special game is uniformly configured. Therefore, for example, even if the suspension of the first special symbol has reached the upper limit at the start of the special game, and the variation based on all the suspensions during the special game ends, the game ball is placed at the first starting port during the special game. If you enter the ball, you will be able to hold it again, and it is assumed that this hold will not be digested at the end of the special game. Therefore, in this modified example (see Table 7), the variation time is increased for a predetermined number of times in the special game (the first time in this example), and the variation time when the predetermined number of times is exceeded (the second time or later in this example). It is composed shortly. By configuring in this way, it is possible to construct a situation in which the hold is the upper limit until the end of the special game, and as a result, it is possible to prevent a new hold from being placed even if a game ball enters the start port. Furthermore, the situation in which there is no hold of the first special symbol at the end of the special game can be constructed by digesting the hold that remains immediately before the end of the special game in a short time. For example, it is assumed that the number of rounds of the special game is 15R and the progress of the special symbol variation is allowed only between the rounds (3 seconds) (total time between rounds is 42 seconds). And the time between symbol fluctuations shall be 0.5 second. In this case, as shown in the following table, when the variation time of the first rotation after the start of the special game is 39.5 seconds, the first rotation continues until the time between the rounds immediately before the final round. And even if the hold has reached the upper limit at this time, 0.5 seconds (the time between symbol fluctuations) → 0.1 second (the fourth symbol change time for the hold) → 0.5 seconds (between the symbol fluctuations) Time) → 0.1 seconds (third symbol variation time on hold) → 0.5 seconds (interval between symbol variations) → 0.1 second (second symbol variation time on hold) → 0.5 seconds (design) Time between fluctuations) → 0.1 seconds (the first symbol change time on hold), and all the hold can be digested between rounds.

  According to this modified example, the change time of the identification information related to the low profit for the predetermined number of times after the transition to the special game is set longer than the change time of the identification information related to the low profit for the predetermined number of times. As a result, it is difficult for the first half of the special game to hold the identification information related to low profits, and the second half of the special game makes it easy to use the identification information related to low profits. As a result, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the digestion process for the retention of the identification information related to the low profit newly retained thereafter.

  The following modification will be described. In this best mode, only the variation of the first special symbol is allowed in the special gaming state, but is not limited to this, only the variation of the second special symbol is permitted, or the variation of both symbols is permitted. It may be configured. Here, many first-type first-type pachinko machines are types that prohibit the change of the other symbol when one of the symbols is changing. And in this type, when one of the symbols is stopped at the jackpot symbol, and when the game shifts to a special game, one symbol continues to stop at the jackpot symbol during the special game, while the other symbol is Even if there is a hold, it is waiting for its digestion. In such a type, it may be configured such that the one that is not the one symbol in which the jackpot symbol is in a stopped state during the special game, that is, the other symbol is suspended during the special game. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention. The point in this figure is step 1406. In the case of a jackpot (Yes in step 1402), in step 1406, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and determines whether or not the current jackpot symbol is the second special symbol. . If Yes in step 1406, the process proceeds to step 1400 (1) and proceeds to the first special symbol display control process. If No in step 1406, the process proceeds to step 1400 (2) and the second special symbol display. Transition to control processing.

  The following modification will be described. In this best mode, the variation of the special symbol is allowed only between the rounds of the special game state, but it may be configured to allow the variation even at the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time after the transition to the special game. Fluctuation may be allowed only during demo time). Furthermore, in this best mode, it is configured to prohibit the progress of the special game during the round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to allow the progress of the symbol variation during the round.

  The following modification will be described. In this best mode, all the lotteries in the special game state are forcibly set to be lost. However, the lottery is not limited to this, and the lottery is executed as usual. It may be configured to be executed.

  The following modification will be described. In this best mode, the first special symbol is allowed to change during all special games. However, the change is allowed only when the game shifts to the probability-change game and / or the time-reduced game after the special game ends. It may be configured. Further, the first special symbol may be allowed to change only when the special game is executed when the second special symbol is won. Furthermore, after performing a lottery to determine whether or not to allow the variation of the first special symbol during the special game, the symbol variation during the special game may be permitted only when the lottery is won.

  The following modification will be described. In the present best mode, the lottery table having only the loss is used when the forced loss is made during the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the random number may be forcibly rewritten to a lost random number, or the lottery itself may be executed as usual, and when winning, the process of invalidating the winning may be executed.

  The following modification will be described. In the best mode, the upper limit number that can be changed during the special game is not particularly defined, but is not limited thereto. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game state time symbol variation permission determination execution process 1800 executed before the special symbol display process of step 1400 in the main process on the main controller side in FIG. First, in step 1802, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special game variation processing end flag is off. Here, the “special game variation processing end flag” means that when the variation of the permitted number is completed when the symbol variation permission is given during the special game, or the symbol variation permission is not given during the special game. It is a flag that is turned on at any time. In the case of Yes in step 1802, that is, in a situation where the symbol variation permission lottery has not yet been executed after the transition to the special game, in step 1804, the special figure hold release control means 1154 stores the game state temporarily. Referring to means 1190, it is determined whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1806, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and determines whether or not the special gaming variation permission flag is off. Here, the “change allowance flag during special game” means that the change of the design while being in the special game, provided that other conditions (whether the design is not changing and whether there is a hold) are satisfied. It is a flag that is turned on in a situation where is permitted. In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1808, the special figure hold release control means 1154 executes a variable availability lottery during the special game by obtaining a random number, for example. In addition, you may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation possibility may be determined with a winning symbol irrespective of a lottery. Next, in step 1810, the special figure hold cancellation control means 1154 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1810, in step 1812, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and turns on the special gaming variation permission flag. Then, in step 1814, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 determines the number of fluctuations allowed during the special game, for example, by acquiring a random number, and sets it in the game state temporary storage unit 1190. In addition, you may comprise so that the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation permission may be determined with a winning design irrespective of a lottery. Next, in step 1816, the special figure hold release control means 1154 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 1190, and whether or not the number of times the change is permitted is 0 (or if the number of changes reaches the predetermined number if it is an increment type) Whether or not). In the case of Yes in Step 1816, in Step 1818, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the special game variation permission flag. In step 1820, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, turns on the special game variation end flag, and performs the next process (for example, the special symbol display process in step 1400). ). In the case of No in Step 1802, Step 1804, and Step 1816, the process proceeds to the next process (for example, the special symbol display process in Step 1400). In the case of No in Step 1806, the process proceeds to Step 1816. If no, the process proceeds to step 1820. The above is the symbol variation permission determination execution processing 1800 in the special gaming state. In addition, in this modified example, in the special symbol display process of FIG. 9, for example, before step 1402, the special figure hold release control unit 1154 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 to display the special game. Processing for confirming whether or not the variation permission flag is ON is performed. Then, only when the process is Yes, the subsequent symbol display process is executed, and when the process is No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process of Step 1500). Further, immediately after the end of the symbol variation (for example, after step 1446), the special symbol hold release control unit 1154 executes a process of subtracting the variation permission count by 1 (or a process of incrementing the variation count by 1). In the special game control process of FIG. 12, after the special game ends (for example, after step 1638), the special figure hold release control unit 1154 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190 to change during the special game. A process for turning off the end flag is executed. In the above modification, for example, 15 times, 10 times, 5 times, and 1 time can be selected as the number of times the change is allowed. In this case, if 15 times are selected, there will be almost no hold after the big hit, while if 1 time is selected, there may be about 3 holds after the big hit, and the first after the big hit. There is a high possibility that special symbols will fluctuate.

  The following modification will be described. In the best mode, even during a special game, a variation of the first special symbol that is disadvantageous to the player is recognized, but the symbol is forcibly lost. In other words, after the special game is over, it is advantageous to the player in that the fluctuation of the first special symbol which is disadvantageous to the player is prevented. It can be said that it is disadvantageous in that the opportunity of the opportunity is lost in spite of having won. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example is designed to compensate for such disadvantages. Specifically, first, the number of times changed during the special game is counted. Then, after the special game is completed, for example, the number of times is added to the number of time reductions.

  Alternatively, the opposite configuration can be adopted. That is, as described above, it is advantageous to digest the suspension of the first special symbol during the special game itself in that the fluctuation of the first special symbol after the end of the special game can be prevented. Therefore, the greater the number of changes in the first special symbol during the special game, the lower the risk of the first special symbol change after the special game ends. From this point, for example, the number of time reductions is subtracted by the number of times. In this case, for example, at the beginning of a special game, the player can select whether or not to change the first special symbol during the special game. You may comprise so that it may subtract.

  Next, the second best mode of the present invention will be described. The following best mode is a model in which two conventional first-class pachinko machines (with small hit development) are mixed. In addition, it is the best mode, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  Here, before describing each component, the characteristics (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (second best mode) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode shifts from the special figure normal gaming state to the special figure specific gaming state when the first special game is won in the normal gaming state and the special game ends (in this best mode, the big hit The transition to the special figure specific gaming state is determined based on the symbol, but the transition to the special figure specific gaming state is determined by lottery, or the transition to the special figure specific gaming state is always performed regardless of the jackpot symbol. May be). When shifting to this special figure specific gaming state, the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is likely to be in an open state from the normal game state where the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is hardly opened. Transition to the figure specific gaming state. That is, the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 2110 only when the game is in the normal game state. When a game ball enters the second special figure start port 2110, unlike the case where a game ball enters the first special figure start port 2210, the majority is a small hit (the distribution device 2330 is in a predetermined condition). Open). When a game ball enters a specific area of the sorting device 2330 at the time of this small hit, the game shifts to a big win. Then, after the jackpot is over, the game shifts to the special figure specific gaming state again under a predetermined condition. Transition to the special figure specific gaming state by lottery, or always transition to the special figure specific gaming state regardless of the small winning symbol (in this case, with a limited number of times) May be preferable)}. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. 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 game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning holes, a sorting device 2330, a first special figure start port 2210, a second special figure start port 2110, Figure start port 2410, first grand prize port 2120, second grand prize port 2220, first special symbol display device 2130, second special symbol display device 2230, effect display device 2310, normal symbol display device 2420, center ornament 192 and An out port 142 is provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the distribution device 2330 is a winning opening (functioning as a distribution device) corresponding to the main game that is opened as “small hit” when the special symbol stops at “small hit symbol”. As a specific configuration, the sorting device 2330 includes a specific area 2331a and a normal area 2332a provided inside the sorting apparatus 2330, and a guidance device that guides a game ball to either the specific area 2331a or the normal area 2332a. 2334, a specific area winning detection device 2331 for detecting a game ball entering the specific area 2331a, a normal area winning detection device 2332 for detecting a game ball entering the normal area 2332a, And a sorting device electric combination solenoid 2333a for opening and closing the distribution device electric combination 2333. In each of the components installed in the above-described sorting device 2330, only the game balls that have been won when the sorting device electric accessory 2333 is in the open state can be reached. It is configured to be unreachable in the closed state. Here, the guidance device 2334 is composed of two rotating bodies each having a plurality of rotating blades. These two rotating bodies are always rotating, and when the long rotating blades come close to each other, the game balls that have dropped onto the rotating blades are guided to the specific area 2331a. When the long rotating blades are not close to each other, the game ball that has dropped onto it enters the normal area 2332a. The sorting device electric accessory 2333 is variable to the sorting device 2330 between a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win (solid line in the drawing) and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win (dotted line in the drawing). To do.

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

  Next, the second special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the second game. Specifically, the second special figure start opening 2110 includes a second special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111, a second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, and a second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112. And a second special-purpose starter electric accessory solenoid 2112a for opening and closing. Here, the second special figure starting port entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second special figure starting port 2110, and the second special figure start indicating the entrance at the time of entering the ball. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is changed to a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second special figure start opening 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win than the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 22, the first special figure starting port 2210 and the second special figure starting port 2110 are arranged in a position overlapping vertically, and the presence of the first special figure starting port 2210 is normal. As a result, the upper part of the second special figure starting port 2110 is closed. As will be described later, during normal gaming, the second special figure starting port 2110 is configured so that almost no gaming ball enters.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2410 includes a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2411. Here, the general-purpose entrance entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general-purpose entrance 2410, and generates general-use entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2410 triggers a lottery for expanding the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110.

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 are (1) when the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol, and (2) the special symbol stops at the small hit symbol. As a result, when the sorter motor accessory 2333 of the sorter 2330 is in the open state, when the game ball that has entered the sorter 2330 passes the specific area 2331a, it is opened as a big hit. This is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located at the upper left (upper right) of the out port 142. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) includes a first big prize opening prize detection device 2121 (second big prize opening prize detection device) for detecting a game ball entry. 2221), the first grand prize opening electric accessory 2122 (second big prize opening electric combination 2222), and the first big prize opening electric combination 2122 (second big prize opening electric combination 2222). The first grand prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a). Here, the first grand prize winning prize detection device 2121 (second big prize winning prize winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize winning opening 2120 (second big prize winning opening 2220). The first big winning opening entrance information (second big winning opening entering information) indicating the entering at the time of entering is generated. The first grand prize opening electric role 2122 (second big prize opening electric role 2222) is a game in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) or is difficult to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is changed to an open state where the ball is easy to win. In this best mode, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first game and a special game based on the second game may be executed with a single special winning opening.

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

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

  Next, the effect display device 2310 displays the progress status of the game at the time of the small hit game, and also displays the change display of the effect image including the decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. And stop display. Here, as an example of the progress status of the game at the time of the small hit game, the indication of “V chance” at the start of the small hit game, the game ball entered at the time of the small hit game has passed the specific area 2331a In this case, a display of “V zone winning! Congratulations on jackpot” and a display of “Sorry! Next expectation!” In the case where the game ball entered at the time of the small hit game does not pass through the specific area 172 may be given. it can. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2310 includes a drawing display unit 2311 and a drawing hold display unit 2312. Here, the figure display unit 2311 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The effect display device 2310 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2312 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

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

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, and decoration. 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 overall gaming operations such as lottery when entering the first special figure starting port 2210 (second special figure starting port 2110) (ie, game Effect display that performs display control related to various effects and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2311 that gives interest to the game content. Control means (sub-board) 2320, an effect display device 2310 for displaying an effect that enhances the fun of the game, the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prize winning to each prize opening A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out supplied game balls to the upper ball tray 110, and a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216. Electric power is supplied to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the launching device 232 that launches the game balls (storage balls) of the upper ball tray 110 one by one into the game area 120, the launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device A power supply unit 290 for turning on and off, a power switch 292 for turning on and off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back of the front frame 104 (opposite to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. 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 a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (first game, second game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {e.g. , Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, time reduction variation big hit, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc. }, And a prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes. is doing.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number 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 a first to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for drawing whether or not the winning is based on the game content determination random number / second game content determination random number (winning random number), and the change start condition of the first special symbol and the second special symbol {change of the special symbol Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 for determining whether or not a symbol is satisfied, and a symbol for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number Content Various means directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure starting port 2110 Electric Chu open / close control means 1160 for performing processing, special game control means 1170 for controlling each special game (big hit game, small hit game) more advantageous to the player than the normal game, the first game and the second game Regarding a game and an auxiliary game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, 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. State relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (time-saving game state), special game state}, state relating to the auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), special Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Yes. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entry determination means 1110 is directed to the first special figure start opening entrance determination means 1111 and the second special figure start opening 2110 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start opening 2210. 2nd special figure start opening entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered, and a general figure start entrance entrance judging means for judging whether or not a game ball has flowed into the general start opening 2410 1113.

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

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

Next, the winning / losing lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game (big hit, small hit) if the winning lottery result is a win (for example, the win flag is turned on internally) and the small win game A special game transition determining means 1135a for determining a transition to a special game (big hit) when a game ball passes the specific area 2331a at the time, and a winner / lottery table 1135b to be referred to when performing the winner / halter lottery Have. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a first special-effects success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 that is referred to when performing a big-hit lottery for the first special symbol, and a big-hit / small-hit lottery for the second special symbol There is a second special figure success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 that is referred to when performing, and a special game success / failure lottery table 1135b-4 that executes the success / failure lottery during the special game. In this best mode, there is only one special-use winning / losing lottery table, but in addition to the normal gaming state, there is also a probability-variable gaming state in which a big winning (small winning) lottery is performed with a higher drawing probability than the normal gaming state. With regard to the aspect having, 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 are configured. Here, Table 8 is an example of the success / failure lottery table 1135b. As can be seen from Table 8, in this best mode, there is a small hit only on the second special figure side. This is because, as described above, the second special figure starting port 2110 enters substantially only in the special figure short game state (+ easy opening state in conjunction with this), so the special figure short game state (+ this) This means that the jackpot development jackpot occurs only in the easy-release state linked with the. However, you may comprise so that a small hit may generate | occur | produce with a 1st special symbol. Further, as can be understood by referring to the “special game winning / lotting table” in this table, any winning random number is lost in the special game. In the best mode, the big hit and the small hit are configured in the same table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit and the small hit may be determined in different tables.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the first special symbol content determination that determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first special symbol based on the acquired first game content determination random number (first random number). Means 1141, second special figure content determining means 1142 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second special symbol based on the acquired second game content determination random number (second random number), and There is a general symbol content determining means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the normal symbol winning random number.

  Here, the 1st special figure content determination means 1141 has the 1st special figure content determination lottery table 1141a referred when determining the stop symbol and fluctuation mode which concern on a 1st special symbol, The 1 special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, for the gaming state, for the normal gaming → the first special figure normal gaming state) Lottery table, time reduction game → first special figure time reduction game state lottery table). Furthermore, in this best mode, the first special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a is, as will be described in detail later, when there is a hold of the first special symbol at the time of the special game, the first special symbol at the time of the special game Has a first special figure special gaming state lottery table 1141a-2-3 which is referred to when determining the variation mode. The second special figure content determination means 1142 has a second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the second special symbol. The special figure content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, for the gaming state, the normal game → the second special figure normal gaming state lottery). Table, time reduction game → second special drawing time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the general content determination means 1143 has a general content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol, and the general content determination lottery table 1143a is a game. There are various winning tables that differ depending on the state (normal game → usual drawing lottery table, time shortening game → usual drawing shortening lottery table).

Here, Table 9 is an example of a stop symbol determination table in the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). As described above, in the best mode, since there is no jackpot on the first special symbol side, only the jackpot table exists, whereas on the second special symbol side, there are tables for jackpot and small jackpot. In addition, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, “−” is selected regardless of the random number value when lost.

Next, Table 10 shows an example of the first special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 and the second special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2. Here, in the variation mode determination lottery table of the table, the particular attention should be paid to the variation mode design table for the first special symbol during the special game. As described above, since all the lotteries during the special game are lost, there is no need for a long variation mode that asks whether or not to win. Therefore, the fluctuation time is set short (specifically, 3.5 seconds). Furthermore, a different variation mode may be selected according to the number of reserved balls (for example, when there are three or four reserves at the time of holding digestion, a short variation time is selected. May be configured).

  Next, the display control unit 1150 performs first control on the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first special symbol for a predetermined time. 1151, second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling to stop display after changing the second special symbol for a predetermined time on the second special symbol display unit 2231 of the second special symbol display device 2230, and normal symbol display On the general map display unit 2421 of the device 2420, there is a general map control means 1154 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the first special figure control means 1151 further includes a first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141. Yes. The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second special figure control means 1152 further comprises second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. Yes. The second special figure fluctuation time managing means 1152a further includes a second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1154 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time management means 1154a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2421 of the ordinary symbol display device 2420. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1154a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the conditions for performing the process of opening and closing the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110 are satisfied. Condition determining means 1161 and an electric chew release time management timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 wins the win (big hit, small win), specifically, whether or not the conditions for shifting to the special game (big hit, small win) are satisfied { If the special game (small hit) execution permission flag and the special game (big hit) execution permission flag are generated}, the special determination game 1171 for determining whether or not the special game transition condition is satisfied. The special game content determination means 1172 for setting the contents of the game (specifically, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the distribution device electric accessory 2333 of the distribution device 2330 A special game (big hit) that opens and closes under a predetermined condition and a special game (big hit) that opens the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 under a predetermined condition are executed. Special game execution means 1173 and time management of various processes related to special games (for example, in the small win, the opening and closing time of the sorting device electric accessory 2333, the effective time of the specific area 2331a, the big win in the first big prize Special game time management means 1174 for opening and closing the opening 2120 and the second grand prize winning port 2220). Here, the special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. The special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time (not shown, but further includes an open / close timer and a specific area valid timer used for small hits. ).

Next, the specific game control means 1180 confirms whether or not the transition to the specific game is possible and the specific game availability / content determination means 1183 for determining the content of the specific game, and whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. Specific game end condition determining means 1181, and specific game related information temporary storage means 1182 for temporarily storing information (flag or the like) related to the specific game. Here, the specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 has a specific game propriety / content determination table 1183a to be referred to when determining whether or not to transfer a specific game. Here, Table 11 is an example of a specific game availability / content determination table 1183a. As described above, in this best mode, when the jackpot is based on the predetermined jackpot symbol (7A, 7B) and when the jackpot is attributed to the predetermined jackpot symbol (1B, 2B), The grant is determined.

  Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the second special symbol is relatively shortened compared to the special figure non-time reduction (special figure). Time reduction function). Further, the second special figure starting port 2112 is also easily opened in conjunction with the short time of the special symbol. Specifically, during the easy-open state, the variation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened (ordinary symbol time reduction function), and the winning probability of the normal symbol is also relatively improved (the probability variation function of the normal symbol) In addition, the opening time of the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start port 2110 is relatively extended (open time extension function). In this best mode, it is configured to determine whether or not the time is shortened or the number of times (in this example, the number is uniformly 100 times, but may be different number in this example), but it is determined by lottery or before special game It may be determined in consideration of the gaming state. Further, in the case of a normal jackpot that is not a jackpot development jackpot, it may be configured to always shift to a short-time game after the jackpot.

  Furthermore, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 monitors only the change of the second special symbol in the short time game with a limited number of times, and measures the short time counter updating control means 1181a for measuring the number of times of change of the symbol after the big hit. Have. Here, the time reduction counter updating control means 1181a further includes a time reduction counter 1181a-1 capable of counting the time reduction.

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

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

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

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 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 1193a for temporarily storing information, and temporary information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as a stop symbol related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol satisfying the change start condition) Means 1193b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripheral device 2000 includes a first gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the first game side, a second gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the second gaming side, and a first gaming side and a second gaming side. The first and second game shared peripheral devices, which are shared peripheral devices, and the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 related to the auxiliary game are included. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

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

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

  Next, the first and second game shared peripheral devices are in a closed state during a normal game, and in a special game (big hit), a first grand prize winning port 2120 that is open under predetermined conditions; The second big prize opening 2220 which is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game (big win), and is closed during a normal game, In the case of small hit), there is a distribution device 2330 (distribution device electric accessory 2333) that is open under a predetermined condition, and a stop display and change display of decorative symbols, and a display indicating the progress of the game during a special game In addition, it includes an effect display device 2310 that performs display related to the effect, and effect display control means 2320 that controls all display control related to the effect. The production is related to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in time. is there.

  Here, the effect display control means 2320 produces effects on the effect display device 2310 based on the display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2322 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2322 includes a decoration symbol display control means 2322a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the decoration display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310, and the drawing display reservation of the effect display device 2310. A drawing hold information display control unit 2322b that controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2312, and an effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a 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 2321a. The figure display content determination means 2322a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. Means 2322a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2322b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2320 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 2320 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.

  Lastly, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 has a normal figure start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start port 2110, and a normal symbol stop display and change display. A possible normal symbol display device 2420.

  The first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to communicate information, and the remaining effect display device 2310 is an effect display control means. 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320, respectively. Means. In addition, you may comprise so that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and the other 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. 25 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, at step 10, the main controller 1000 executes a winning process for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including an ordinary contribution starting port that contributes indirectly) related to special game transition. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 14, the main controller 1000 executes a normal game control process described later. In step 1600A, main controller 1000 executes a special game (small hit) control process described later. Next, in step 1600B, main controller 1000 executes a special game (big hit) control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 5000. In step 5000, the main controller 1000 (especially, the winning ball payout determining means 1400) drives the winning ball payout control device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to perform a payout process for a predetermined number of winning balls. And return to step 10 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step 10 in FIG. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. In step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 14.

  Next, FIG. 27 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 ball determining unit 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general-purpose start entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Then, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the order information indicating the number of holdings. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first special figure start port entrance judging means 1111 receives the first special figure start entrance entrance information from the first special figure start entrance entrance detection device 2211 of the first special figure start port 2210. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306 and step 1308, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 determines the first game content determination random number (first winning random number, first variation mode determination random number, first special symbol determination). Random number, etc.) is acquired, and the first special figure holding means 1131 sets the first game content determination random number in the first special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating what number is held. . Next, in step 1309, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, obtains information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and stores the information. It transmits to the production display control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1310, the second special figure starting port entrance determining means 1112 receives the second special figure starting port entrance information from the second special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the second special figure starting port 2110. It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of the reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314 and step 1316, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 determines the second game content determination random number (second winning random number, second variation mode determination random number, second special symbol determination). Random number) is acquired, and the second special figure holding means 1132 sets the second game content determination random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. Next, in step 1317, the information transmission unit 1300 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, acquires information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and stores the information. The data is transmitted to the display control means 2320 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1310, and in the case of No in step 1310 and step 1312, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 29 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 1193a and determines 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 1154 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the ordinary figure content determining means 1143 refers to the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1143 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1154a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 to the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the normal figure control means 1154 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-purpose control means. 1154 starts a normal symbol variation display on the universal symbol display unit 2421 after starting the common symbol variation management timer 1154a-1. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1154a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the general map control means 1154 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1143 in step 1208 on the general map display unit 2421. Then, in step 1220, the common figure control means 1154 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game) based on the game state at the time of the normal symbol stop (current). In the case of a normal game, 0.5 seconds) is set. Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start 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 second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110 and temporarily turns the auxiliary game related information temporarily. The electric chewing release flag in the storage means 1193a is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 14).

  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 (Step 14) is performed. ).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 14 in FIG. First, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a first special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second special symbol display process described later. In step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a special game operation condition determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process {special game (small hit) control process in step 1600A}. For ease of understanding, the special game operation condition determination process 1500 will be described after a special game (small hit) control process 1600A described later.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the first special symbol display process (second special symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. First, in step 1800, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 executes variation start condition satisfaction determination processing described later. In step 1402, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) is on, That is, it is determined whether or not the variation start condition for the first special symbol (second special symbol) is satisfied. The variation start condition will be described later.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1403, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means 1190, and the first special symbol (first 2) The variation start permission flag relating to 2 special symbols) is turned off. In step 1404, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) temporarily stores in the first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1131a (second special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1132a). The stored first game content determination random number (second game content determination random number) related to the current symbol variation is read out. Next, in step 1406, the winning / losing lottery means 1135 uses the first game content determination random number (first winning random number) {second game content determining random number (second winning random number)} and the game state for the first special figure. With reference to the success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 (second special figure success / failure lottery table 1135b-3), a special symbol success / failure (big hit, small hit) lottery is executed. 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 first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) in the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142 a). Referring to each lottery table, the first game content determination random number (for example, first special symbol determination random number, first variation mode determination random number) {second game content determination random number (for example, second special symbol determination random number, second variation) The stop symbol and the variation mode regarding the first special symbol (second special symbol) are determined based on the mode determination random number)}, and these are determined as the first special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second special graphic information temporary storage unit 1192b). Temporarily store. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of success / failure and the gaming state (the same applies to the following). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display content may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission means 1300 produces and displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step 1412. It transmits to the control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1416, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time {the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412} to the first special figure. It is set to the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). Then, in step 1418, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) makes the first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display device 2230 second of the second special symbol display device 2230) of the first special symbol display device 2130. On the special figure display unit 2231), the special symbol fluctuation display is started according to the fluctuation mode stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b). Next, in step 1420, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a).

  In the following, the variable temporary stop / pause release control process of the first special symbol during the special game is executed. Specifically, in this best mode, the change permission of the first special symbol is issued during the special game, but the change of the first special symbol proceeds only when the big prize opening is closed, that is, between rounds. It is possible. Therefore, when entering the round during the change of the first special symbol, the change of the first special symbol is temporarily stopped. Therefore, the processing will be described. First, in step 1427, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the special game execution flag. It is determined whether or not is off. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1427, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1422). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1427, in step 1429, the first special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag area of the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, that is, It is determined whether the current round is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 1429, in step 1431, the first special figure control means 1151 temporarily stops the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 and proceeds to the next processing (step 1422). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1429, in step 1433, the first special figure control means 1151 refers to the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1, and determines whether or not it is in a pause state. In the case of Yes in step 1433, in step 1435, the first special figure control means 1151 cancels the temporary stop of the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1422). Note that if the result is No in step 1433, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1422). In the best mode, the symbol variation is allowed only between the rounds in the jackpot, but the demonstration time before and after the hit is being executed (when the big winning opening is in the jackpot and / or the jackpot). (I.e., start demonstration time before the special winning game opening flag is turned on and before the special winning opening is opened, or the special gaming execution flag is turned off after the final opening of the special winning game is finished) (Demo time) may be configured to allow design fluctuation. Furthermore, symbol variation may be allowed only when a specific game is awarded after a special game (the same applies to the first best mode).

  In step 1422, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, if Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1426, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) causes the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 (the second special symbol display device 2230 of the first special symbol display unit 2230). 2 special figure display section 2231), the special symbol variation display is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b) is confirmed and stopped. Display control as.

  Next, in step 1438, the game control means 1100 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a) and determines whether or not the winning flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1438, in step 1440, the game control unit 1100 turns off the winning flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Next, in step 1442, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1442, in step 1446, the game control unit 1100 turns on the special game (big hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and proceeds to step 1428. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1442, in step 1448, the game control unit 1100 turns on the special game (small hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and proceeds to step 1428. In the case of No in step 1438, the process proceeds to step 1428.

  Next, in step 1428, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). . Then, in step 1430, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) performs first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-). 1) is reset. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  If NO in step 1402, in step 1432 the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) sets the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1427, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to the subroutine of steps 1800 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1802, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is currently changing. In the case of Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not the special game related to the small hit is in progress. Next, in the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1806, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game related to the jackpot is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1808, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the second special symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, and determines whether or not there is a hold for the second special symbol. . In the case of Yes in step 1808, in step 1810, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, turns on the variation start permission flag relating to the second special symbol, and The process proceeds to processing (step 1402). Thus, in this best mode, in any state except during special games, if there is a hold on the second special symbol side, the hold on the second special symbol is preferentially digested. It is configured.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1806 or step 1808, that is, if the jackpot is being executed or if there is no hold related to the second special symbol, in step 1812, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 With reference to the figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, it is determined whether or not there is a hold for the first special symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1812, in step 1814, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, turns on the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol, and The process proceeds to processing (step 1402). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (step 1402) also in the case of No in step 1802, step 1804, and step 1812.

  By the way, in the case of this best mode, it is assumed that the small hitting development jackpot is provided only in the short-time gaming state. Therefore, it is preferable not to allow lottery execution (in the case of this example, symbol variation start) based on the entered ball even if the ball enters the second special figure starting port 2110 in the normal gaming state. In other words, it may be configured that the second special symbol is prohibited from being reserved in a situation that is not in the short-time gaming state. The processing example is a flowchart shown in the lower part of FIG. 32 (second special figure fluctuation prohibition Ver during normal game). Here, only the processing different from the above-described processing (Ver in which the variation of the second special symbol is not prohibited during the normal game) will be described. In step 1807, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 to determine whether or not the time-saving gaming state is set, specifically whether or not the time reduction flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1807, the process proceeds to step 1808, and when the second special symbol is on hold, the variation process of the second special symbol is permitted. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1807, the process proceeds to step 1812, and when the first special symbol hold exists, the variation process of the first special symbol is permitted, and the first special symbol hold does not exist Does not allow any symbol variation processing.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control 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 first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a), and performs the next process (special game operation). The process proceeds to the 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. 34 is a flowchart of the special game (small hit) control process according to the subroutine of step 1600A in FIG. First, in step 1602A, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game (small hit) flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1602A, in step 1604A, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not the specific area valid flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1604A, in step 1606A, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the in-sorting device game ball discharge incomplete flag is off. . In the case of Yes in step 1606A, in step 1608A, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game (small hit) execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1608A, in step 1610A, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game (small hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1612A, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the special game (small hit) flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1614A, the special game execution means 1173 turns on the specific area valid flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1616A, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the in-sorting device game ball discharge incomplete flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1618A, the special game executing means 1173 sets the special game timer 1174a (open / close timer and specific area valid timer) to the open / close time and specific of the sorter electric accessory 2333 related to the special game (small hit). Set the effective area time. Next, in step 1619A, the information transmitting means 1300 determines the gaming state information at the time of the change (whether or not it is a short-time gaming state), current gaming state-related information (time reduction flag, short-time counter value), special game Information (such as a small hit according to the first special figure or a small hit according to the second special figure) is transmitted to the effect display control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1620A, the special game executing means 1173 drives the sorting apparatus electric combination solenoid 2333a to start opening / closing the distribution apparatus electric combination 2333.

  Next, in step 1622A, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (open / close timer), and whether or not the opening / closing end time of the sorting device electric accessory 2333 in the special game (small hit) has been reached. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1622A, in step 1624A, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the sorting apparatus electric combination solenoid 2333a and ends the opening and closing of the distribution apparatus electric combination 2333. Next, in step 1626A, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the special game (small hit) flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1628A, the special game executing means 1173 resets the special game timer 1174a (open / close timer).

  Next, in step 1630A, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (specific area effective timer) and determines whether or not the specific area effective time end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1630A, in step 1632A, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the specific area valid flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1634A, the special game executing means 1173 resets the special game timer 1174a (specific area valid timer).

  Next, in Step 1636A, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not there is a game ball in the sorting device 2330. In other words, the special game executing means 1173 detects the entry of the game ball into the sorting device 2330 with a sensor (not shown), and detects the discharge of the game ball from the sorting device 2330 with the sensor (not shown). After that, it is confirmed whether or not all the game balls that have entered are discharged with the difference between the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged. In the case of Yes in step 1636A, in step 1638A, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the in-sorting device game ball discharge incomplete flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194.

  Next, in Step 1640A, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 2331a in the sorting device 2330 within the valid time. In the case of Yes in step 1640A, in step 1641A, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the special game (bonus) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1642A, the information transmission unit 1300 sends a specific area passing signal (that the game ball has entered the specific area 2331a in the sorting device 2330 within the effective time period) to the effect display control unit 2320 side. Then, the process proceeds to the next process {special game (big hit) control process 1600B}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1640A, in step 1643A, the information transmission unit 1300 sends a specific area non-passing signal (the game area within the effective time within the specific area 2331a in the distribution device 2330) to the effect display control means 2320 side. To the next process {special game (big hit) control process 1600B}. If NO in step 1602A, the process proceeds to step 1622A. If NO in step 1604A, the process proceeds to step 1630A. If NO in step 1606A, the process proceeds to step 1636A. In the case of No in step 1636A, the process proceeds to the next process {special game (big hit) control process 1600B}.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game (bonus) execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 turns off the special game (big hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 sets the content of the special game in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 by referring to the special game content reference table 1172a based on the predetermined mode. . In the best mode, the first special winning opening 2120 is opened for the first special symbol and the second special winning port 2220 is opened for the second special symbol (to this). Is not limited). Next, in steps 1508 and 1510, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a) and resets the time reduction counter 1181a. (Time-count counter value = 0). In step 1516, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the special game (big hit) transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and performs the next process {special game (small win) control process in step 1600A. }. Even in the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process {special game (small hit) control process in step 1600A}.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the special game control process related to the subroutine of step 1600B in FIG. First, in step 1602B, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game (big hit) transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602B, in step 1604B and step 1606B, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game (big hit) transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. To. Next, in step 1608B, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2320 side, and proceeds to step 1612B. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602B, in step 1610B, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610B, the process proceeds to step 1612B. In the case of No in step 1610B, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 1612B, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612B, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1626B without performing the processes of steps 1614B to 1622B described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612B, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614B, the special game execution means 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. (For example, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the first big prize opening 2120 is opened, and when the second special symbol is a big hit, the second big prize opening 2220 is set) Open). Next, in step 1616B, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618B, the special game execution unit 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620B, the special game execution unit 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. In step 1622B, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and confirms which of the first big prize winning port 2120 or the second big prize winning port 2220 is to be opened. The first grand prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port 2220 is driven by driving the first grand prize port electric role 2122 or the second big prize port electric role 2222, and the first big prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port. 2220 is released and the process proceeds to step 1624B.

  Next, in step 1624B, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2320 side. In step 1626B, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. In the case of Yes in step 1626B, the process proceeds to step 1630B. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626B, in step 1628B, the special game execution means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an open time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1628B, the process proceeds to step 1630B, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 1630B, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first big prize opening electric member 2122 or the second big prize opening electric combination 2222 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220. It stops and closes the 1st grand prize opening 2120 or the 2nd big prize opening 2220. In step 1632B, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634B, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1636B, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1636B, in step 1638B, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1640B, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2320 side. In step 9000, the game control means 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 5000). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1636B, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current jackpot is due to a predetermined jackpot symbol (that is, the hit symbol is 7A, 7B). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the jackpot development jackpot is triggered by a predetermined jackpot symbol (that is, the symbol winning pattern is 1B or 2B). In the case of Yes in step 9002, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1182 and turns on the time reduction variation flag. In step 9006, the specific game content determination means 1183 sets a predetermined number (100 times in this example) to the counter value of the time reduction counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000). In the case of No in step 9002, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  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. 38 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2320. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6300A, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game (during small hit) display control process described later. Then, in step 6300B, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game (during jackpot) 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. 39 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a 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 2322 a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321 a. With reference to the content determination table 2322a-1-1, the decoration pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2320 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation display ratio on the effect display control means 2320 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (first decorative symbol display control process 6200). Transition. In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the following process (1st decoration symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c 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 2322a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322a 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 unit 2322a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c on the drawing display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 a refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2121 a and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decoration symbol display control means 2322a follows the determination contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the display unit 2311. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and performs the next process {special game (during small hit) display control process. 6300A}.

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212, and if NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process {special game (during small hit) display control process 6300 A}.

  Next, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the special game (during small hit) control process according to the subroutine of step 6300A in FIG. First, in step 6302A, the display control means 2322 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the special game (small hitting) flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302A, in step 6304A, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not a special game (small hit) start signal or the like has been received from the main control device 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 6304A, in Step 6306A, the display control means 2322 turns on the special game (small hitting) flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 6308A, the display control means 2322 displays a normal special game (small hit) start display on the effect display device 2310, specifically, “V Chance!”. In step 6310A, display control means 2322 refers to the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the specific area related display flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6310A, in step 6312A, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a and receives a “specific region passing signal” or “specific region non-passing signal” from the main controller 1000 side. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6312A, in step 6314A, the display control means 2322 determines whether or not the signal is a “specific area passing signal”. In the case of Yes in step 6314A, in step 6316A, the display control unit 2322 displays “V zone winning! Congratulations on winning the jackpot” on the effect display device 2310, and proceeds to step 6320A. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6314A, in step 6318A, display control means 2322 displays “Sorry! Next expectation!” On effect display device 2310, and proceeds to step 6320A.

  In step 6320A, display control means 2322 turns on the specific area related display flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in Step 6322A, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not a special game (small hit) end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6322A, in step 6324A, the display control unit 2322 performs a special game (small hit) end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6326A and step 6328A, the display control means 2322 turns off the specific area related display flag and the small hitting flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, respectively, and the next process {in special game The process proceeds to the (big hit) display control process 6300B}. If NO in step 6302A, the process proceeds to step 6310A. If NO in step 6304A, step 6312A, and step 6322A, the process proceeds to the next process {special game (during big hit) display control process 6300B}. In the case of No in 6310A, the process proceeds to Step 6320A.

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the special game (during jackpot) display control process according to the subroutine of step 6300B in FIG. First, in step 6302B, the display control means 2322 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302B, in step 6304B, the display control means 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6304B, in Step 6306B and Step 6308B, the display control means 2322 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c and makes a big hit on the effect display device 2310. Start display. In step 6310B, the display control unit 2322 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2310 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1624B. Next, in step 6312B, the display control means 2322 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2121a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312B, in step 6314B, the display control unit 2322 performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6316B, the display control means 2322 turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (first decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6302B, the process proceeds to step 6310B. If NO in step 6304B and step 6312B, the process proceeds to the next process (first decorative symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. First, the gaming machine is configured so as not to enter the second special figure starting port 2110 substantially under normal gaming conditions (the time flag is off). This is because, as shown in FIG. 22, the first special figure starting port 2210 exists immediately above the entrance area of the second special figure starting port 2110, and therefore the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. In addition to not entering the second special figure starting port 2110 unless the player is in the open state, the probability of winning the normal figure in the normal game is set to be extremely low (preferably 1/500 or less, more Preferably 1/1000 or less, particularly preferably 1/10000, for example 1/65536). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, in this normal gaming state, only the first special symbol changes. Under such circumstances, the first special symbol for the fourth time is stopped at the jackpot symbol “7A”, and the jackpot is rushed. Here, in this best mode, with respect to a normal jackpot that is not a jackpot development jackpot, if the winning pattern that triggered the jackpot is in a predetermined mode, the game shifts to a time-limited game with a limited number of times after the jackpot ends. It is designed as follows. In the best mode, the first special symbol is allowed to fluctuate during the jackpot, and the fluctuation result is subjected to forced loss. Therefore, the game shifts to a short-time game after the jackpot is over, but it is possible to construct a situation (ideally none) on the first special symbol side immediately after the shift to the short-time game. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a jackpot (in this example, “3A”) to which no time is given, which is assumed by the fact that the lottery on the first special symbol side is executed during the time reduction, is drawn. Become. Then, as a result of the short-time game, the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 is likely to be in an open state, and therefore enters the second special figure start port 2210. This is because the probability of winning a normal figure in a short-time game is set to be extremely high (preferably 1/10 or more, more preferably 1/2 or more, particularly preferably 1 / 1.5, for example, 65535. / 65536), the open time is extended (for example, 0.1 seconds for normal games → 3 seconds for short games), and the fluctuation time of normal symbols is reduced. As for the second special symbol, as described above (see Table 8), the majority is a small hit. As a result, as shown in FIG. 43, small hits occur in succession, and when the fifth hit is made, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 2330 that has been opened with the small hit as an opportunity is As a result of entering a specific area in the minute device, a small hit development jackpot. In addition, since the small hit symbol which became the opportunity of the said small hit development jackpot is "1B", it will rush into a short time game again after the said big hit.

1121 First special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second special figure acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means 1131a First special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a Second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1141 First special figure content determination Means 1142 Second special figure content determination means 1150 Display control means 1154 Special figure hold release control means 1170 Special game control means 1172 Special game content determination means 1180 Specific game control means 2110 Second special figure start opening 2120 First big prize opening 2131 First special figure display unit 2210 First special figure start port 2220 Second big prize opening 2231 Second special figure display unit

Claims (4)

A first start opening where game balls can enter,
A second starting port capable of taking a first state and a second state in which the entrance area is expanded more than the first state;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number for determining the content of the first game based on the game ball entering the first start port;
Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number for determining the content of the second game based on the game ball entering the second starting port;
Random number storage means for temporarily storing the first random number and the second random number;
An identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination unit that determines whether or not the variation start condition of the first identification information and the second identification information is satisfied;
When the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the display content of the first identification information on the first identification information display unit is determined based on the first random number. First identification information display content determination means;
When the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination unit determines that the second identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the display content of the second identification information on the second identification information display unit is determined based on the second random number. Second identification information display content determination means;
An identification information display control means for executing the variable display and stop display of the first identification information or the second identification information according to the display contents determined by the first identification information display content determination means or the second identification information display content determination means;
When the first identification information variation start condition or the second identification information variation start condition is not satisfied, the random number temporary storage determination is executed to temporarily store the first random number or the second random number in the random number storage means under a predetermined condition. Means,
When the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, special game control means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state;
Special game content determination means for determining the content of the special game based on the predetermined mode when executing the special game;
A game in which there is at least a gaming state candidate composed of a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which the second starting port is likely to be in the second state than the normal gaming state, and a game that switches from one gaming state to another gaming state at a predetermined opportunity A pachinko machine having a state control means,
The special game content determination means determines whether the special game executed this time from two or more special game candidates including at least a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. If the lottery result of the second random number is a win, the special game content determination means selects the content of the second special game as compared to the case where the lottery result of the first random number is a win. In pachinko machines configured to select frequently,
When the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means is in a special game and the first random number is temporarily stored in the random number storage means, it is determined that the variation start condition of the first identification information is satisfied,
The content of the special game is such that a unit game that repeats the open state and the closed state is executed a plurality of times until the predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of balls are entered or the variable prize opening is kept open. ,
The pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the identification information display control means causes the variation of the first identification information to proceed during the time between unit games in which the variable winning opening between the unit games is closed.   The first identification information display content determination means, when the identification information change start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the change start condition of the first identification information is satisfied during the special game, the stop identification information of the first identification information The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined mode is not selected. The identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the variation start condition of the first identification information is satisfied only during the unit game time in which the variable winning opening between the unit game and the unit game is closed,
The first identification information display content determination means has a variation time equal to or less than the unit game time when the identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the variation start condition of the first identification information is satisfied during the special game. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a variation mode is selected.   The first identification information display content determination means is a predetermined number of times after shifting to the special game when the identification information change start condition satisfaction determination means determines that the first identification information change start condition is satisfied during the special game. As for the variation mode of the first identification information for the minute, the one with a relatively long variation time is selected in comparison with the variation mode of the first identification information for the predetermined number of times. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.

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