JP2011160831A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means for providing patterns in an executable performance, reducing software burdens and reducing a table capacity, while guaranteeing that the variation of all identification information based on a random number acquired by a ball entry to a start port when a variable member is opened is to be ended within the end demonstration time after the opening operation of the variable member is ended. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko game machine capable of executing special game shift drawing only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a first state is shifted to a second state when not winning in the special game shift drawing. Accompanying that, in the second state, even when not winning in the special game shift drawing, a second time different from a first time to be selected under the first state is selected, and the total variation time of first identification information based on a first random number acquired when the variable member is in an open state is equal to or shorter than the end demonstration time of the variable member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention is advantageous to the player when the identification information is displayed on the identification information display unit after being variably displayed on the identification information display unit for a predetermined time based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a special gaming state that can enter a starting port only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model {conventional “first-class gaming machine”, etc.} that is called a “digipachi”.

  Here, in most gaming machines, a variable member that assists the entry of a game ball into the start port is provided near the start port entrance. Then, when the transition to the specific game state (probability variation game, time-reduced game) is triggered by the end of the special game, the variable member that is hardly opened in the normal game state is likely to be in the open state. Thus, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the starting port. Thus, the role of the variable member in the conventional machine is to make it easy to win the next special game after the special game. That is, in addition to the benefit of a special game, the idea is to add an excessive profit that makes it easy to shift to a special game again.

  By the way, there is a model in which the variable member has a special game transition triggering function that does not shift to a special game unless the variable member is opened, instead of such an assist function. Specifically, in addition to the first starting port that triggers the special game transfer lottery, there is a second starting port that triggers the opening of the variable member. Normally, game balls can only enter the second starting port. It is configured. Then, as a result of the lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting port, when the variable member opening lottery is won, the variable member is opened, and this makes it possible to enter the first starting port for the first time. . Then, a special game transition lottery is executed based on the entrance to the first starting port, and the special game is executed when the lottery is won.

Here, when a plurality of game balls enter the first start port while the variable member is open, a random number acquired due to the entrance is temporarily stored (held) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Then, after the variation of the identification information based on the random number acquired by first entering the first starting port while the variable member is open, the variation of the identification information based on the random number that has been sequentially held is executed. It will be. At this time, until the variation of the identification information based on all random numbers obtained by entering the ball while the variable member is open is completed, the software processing load on the main control board side is reduced, the game content is complicated, etc. From the viewpoint, it is preferable that the variable member open lottery based on the next ball entering the second starting port is not executed. Therefore, in the prior art, after the opening operation of the variable member is completed, a predetermined time is set as the end demonstration time, and the variation time of the identification information is completed so that the variation of all the identification information is completed within that time. Are all the same time (Patent Document 1).
JP 2008-173279 A

  However, if the variation time of the identification information executed by entering the start gate for special game transition lottery is the same time as in the prior art, a limitation is imposed on the executable performance. There's a problem. On the other hand, if the configuration is such that the variation time is freely determined based on the result of the determination, the gaming state, and the acquired random number value, as in the case of a normal first type pachinko gaming machine, the software burden on the main control board side increases. In addition, the capacity of the table that is referred to when determining the variation time also increases. Therefore, the present invention, in a model in which the variable member has a special game transition triggering function that does not shift to a special game unless the variable member is opened, enters the starting port when the variable member opens. It is possible to have a pattern for executable effects while ensuring that all identification information fluctuations based on the random numbers obtained in this way end within the end demo time after the opening operation of the variable member ends, and software It is an object of the present invention to provide means capable of reducing the burden and reducing the table capacity.

The present invention (1) includes a first starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) into which a game ball can enter,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display device 2130) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
First random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a first random number based on a game ball entering the first start opening (special drawing start opening 2110);
Special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 1135a) for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the first random number;
First identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1140) for determining the variation time and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the first random number;
When the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the first identification information display unit (special symbol display device 2130) performs the first based on the determination by the first identification information display content determination unit (special symbol content determination unit 1141). First identification information display control means (special figure control means 1151) for controlling to display stop identification information after the identification information (special symbol) has been changed for a predetermined time;
If the first identification information variation start condition is not satisfied, first random number temporary storage control means (special drawing hold information temporary storage means 1133a) for temporarily storing the first random number up to a predetermined number;
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, the unit game is repeated a plurality of times in which the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) is opened or the open state and the closed state are repeated until a predetermined number of balls are entered with a predetermined time as an upper limit. Special game execution control means (special game control means 1170) for executing a special game;
A second start opening (game start opening 2410) in which a game ball can enter;
A second identification information display unit (normal symbol display device 2420) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (ordinary symbol);
A variable member attached to the first starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) and capable of taking an open state and a closed state. In the open state, a game ball is placed in the first starting port (special drawing starting port 2110). A variable member (special drawing start port electric accessory 2112) configured to be able to enter the ball and in a closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first start port (special drawing start port 2110);
Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number related to the open state driving of the variable member (special drawing start port electric accessory 2112) based on the game ball entering the second start port (common figure start port 2410) (Ordinary random number acquisition determination execution means 1123);
A second identification information display content determination means (common figure content determination means 1143) for determining a variation time and stop identification information of the second identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the second random number;
When the second identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the second identification information display unit (ordinary symbol display device 2420) performs the second determination based on the determination by the second identification information display content determination unit (common symbol content determination unit 1143). Second identification information display control means (common figure control means 1154) for controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information (ordinary symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information of the second identification information (ordinary symbol) is in a specific mode, an open state availability determination execution unit (electrical chew opening / closing control unit) that drives and controls the variable member (special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) to the open state. 1160)
After the driving of the variable member (special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) in the open state by the open state feasibility determination execution means (electrical chute opening / closing control means 1160) is finished, the second identification information variation start condition is passed until a specific time has elapsed In a pachinko gaming machine having second identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination means (ordinary variation start condition satisfaction determination means 1138b) that does not satisfy
The first identification information display content determination means (special figure control means 1151) is a special game in a state where the probability of determining the transition to the special game by the special game transition determination means (special game transition determination means 1135a) is the same lottery probability. When it is determined by the transition determining means (special game transition determining means 1135a) that the transition to the special game is not made, the first identification information (special symbol) is obtained in the first gaming state related to the first identification information variation time related state. The first time is determined as the variation time of the first identification information, and the second time different from the first time as the variation time of the first identification information in the second gaming state related to the first identification information variation time related state Decide
Pachinko machines
When it is determined not to shift to the special game under the first gaming state, the first identification information variation time related gaming state transition control means (specific game control) that shifts to the second gaming state up to a predetermined number of times. (Means 1180)
In addition,
Regarding the change time of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the first random number acquired during the period in which the variable member (special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) is in the open state, If the first random number is not transferred to a special game, what is the first identification information variation time related state when the variation time of the first identification information (special symbol) based on each first random number is determined? Even if it is in a state, it is configured such that the total variation time of the first identification information (special symbol) based on all the first random numbers acquired within the period is less than or less than the specific time. This is a pachinko machine characterized by

The present invention (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the second time is longer than the first time.

  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. 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. The information is output through a certain item (for example, a special symbol managed by the main control device side, a normal symbol, or a decorative symbol related to a production game managed by the sub control device side). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “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. Further, in the claims and the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers. Random numbers obtained by one entry at the starting port and the second starting port are referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a random number of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number ...) Is called a random number). 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). “Satisfy first identification information change start condition” means that the game is not in a special game, the first identification information is not changing, and if there is a small hit, the small hit is not being executed. Here, “small hit” in the present specification means a game in which the variable prize opening is in an open state, which cannot be a trigger for switching a specific game flag (probability variation flag or time-reduced game) (therefore, therefore) If the flag relating to the specific game is on before winning the small hit, the process of turning off the flag at the time of small hit execution and turning the flag on again after the small hit ends is not executed). “Satisfying the second identification information variation start condition” means that the second identification information variation is not in progress and that a specific time has elapsed after the driving of the variable member in the open state is completed.

  According to the present invention (1), there is a pachinko gaming machine having a start port provided with a variable member, and since the variable member is normally closed, a game ball cannot enter the start port, In a pachinko gaming machine that is configured so that when a condition is satisfied, the variable member is in an open state and a game ball can enter the start port, and a special game transition lottery can be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Regarding the game state related to the first identification information variation time related to determining the variation time of the first identification information, when the special game transition lottery is not won, the first state is changed to the second state, and the first In the second state, even when the special game transfer lottery is not won, a second time different from the first time selected under the first state is selected and the variable member is in the open state. First random number obtained Since the total variation time of the first identification information based is configured to be less than or less than the end demonstration time of the variable member, all the random numbers obtained by entering the starting port when the variable member opens are all While ensuring that the change in the identification information ends within the end demonstration time after the opening operation of the variable member is completed, even in a situation where the special game transition is not decided, the different change time (second time) Since the performance can be executed, the execution performance can have a pattern, and a predetermined variation time is assigned corresponding to the gaming state related to the first identification information variation time, so the variation time is determined by lottery or the like. Compared with the aspect, it is possible to reduce the software load and reduce the table capacity.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effects, the second time is longer than the first time, so even if the winning lottery for the special game is not won, the reach effect, etc. There is an effect that a highly interesting production becomes possible.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a 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 random number acquisition processing 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 auxiliary game-side random number acquisition 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 main game-side random number acquisition processing 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 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. 9 is a flowchart of the symbol display process / special game operation condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of 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. 12 is a flowchart of a 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. 13 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 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. 15 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. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

  The following best mode is a conventional first type pachinko gaming machine. However, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode is not limited as long as it is a pachinko gaming machine that can enter the starting port only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This form is the best form to the last. The place and function where each means exists, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Further, the above-described best modes and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and any combination may be used. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one best mode is a modification of another best mode, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently, It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  Here, before describing each component, the characteristics (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. 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 not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill and various general prize winning openings, a special figure starting opening 2110, a special winning opening 2120, a special symbol display device 2130, and a general drawing starting opening 2410. A normal symbol display device 2420, an effect display device 2310, a side lamp 190, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, 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 special-purpose start-opening electric accessory 2112 of the special-view start opening 2110.

  Next, the special figure starting port 2110 is a ball entrance that triggers a special game transition lottery in which the grand prize winning port 2120 is opened. Specifically, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111, a special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, and a special figure starting for opening and closing the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. Next, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 changes between a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the special figure starting port 2110 and an open state where the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, a member that prevents the game ball from entering the start opening is provided directly above the special figure start opening 2110. Then, when the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 is in an open state (dotted line in FIG. 1), a game ball can enter the start port from the left and right sides of the special figure start port 2110. That is, when the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is in the closed state, no game ball enters the special figure start opening 2110 and only when the special figure start opening electric combination 2112 is in the open state. The mouth 2110 is configured to receive a game ball.

  Next, the grand prize winning opening 2120 is a horizontal rectangle that is opened when the special symbol stops at the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol, and is located directly above the out outlet 142 and corresponding to the main game. The mouth. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. In the best mode, there is one winning prize opening, but there may be a plurality (for example, two).

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 is a device related to the display of special symbols related to the special game transition. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 displays a special symbol display unit 2131 in which the special symbol variation display and stop display are executed, and the number of random numbers acquired when the variation start condition is not satisfied. The special figure hold display unit 2132 is provided. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lights of the lamps is the hold number (executed) of a random number (also referred to as a special symbol variation standby number) related to the special game transition lottery. This is equivalent to the number of fluctuations of no special symbol. Note that the special symbol display unit 2131 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed by 10 numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

  Since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, when adopting a technique that does not display the second decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2310 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2420 is a device related to the display of normal symbols related to the opening / closing of the special symbol start opening electric accessory 2112. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2420 displays a normal symbol display unit 2421 in which normal symbol variation display and stop display are executed, and the number of random numbers acquired when the variation start condition is not satisfied. A general-purpose hold display unit 2422. Here, the general figure hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lights of the lamps is a random number related to the open / close lottery of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 (which can also be said to be a normal symbol variation waiting number). Corresponds to the number of holds (the number of normal symbol variations that have not been executed).

  Next, the effect display device 2310 is a device related to display of effect images including a first decorative symbol that fluctuates / stops in conjunction with a normal symbol and a second decorative symbol that fluctuates / stops in conjunction with a special symbol. It is. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2310 includes a first figure display unit 2311a in which the first decorative symbol variation display or the like is executed, and a second ornamental symbol variation display or the like. The drawing display unit 2311b, the first drawing hold display unit 2312a for displaying the number of reserved first design symbols, and the second drawing hold display unit 2312b for displaying the number of held second decorative symbols. Prepare. Here, the first figure display unit 2311a (second figure display unit 2311b) is, for example, a plurality of rows (first decorative symbols) or a single row (second decorative symbols) of decorative pattern variations imitating a slot machine game. Is displayed in the center 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. The first figure hold display section 2312a and the second figure hold display section 2312b are composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked to the normal design and special design hold lamps, respectively.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation, such as lottery when entering the general drawing start port 2410 and the special drawing start port 2210 (ie, directly with the player's profits). Main control device (main board) 1000 for performing related control), effect control means (sub-board) 2320 for performing display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2310 for adding interest to the game content, An effect display device 2310 that displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the prizes received in the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening, A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out 110, a prize ball payout control device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and an upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches each of the game balls (reserved balls) into the game area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, and a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine. A power switch 292, which is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, is provided on the back of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to the gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and the 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 that information can be transmitted. Has been. 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 control device 1000, the sub control device (effect display control means 2320), the prize ball payout control device 3000, and the like are elements such as a ROM and RAM for storing data and programs in hardware and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. Etc. 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 has a main game (a game related to a special game transition lottery, a special game), an auxiliary game (a game related to an open / close lottery of the special figure start opening electric combination 2112, a special figure start opening electric combination) Game control means 1100 that controls the main control related to general games, and various game information [for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, special diagram start opening electric appliances Winning symbol (ordinary symbol), special game jackpot symbol or small bonus symbol (special symbol) loser (ordinary symbol, special symbol)}, information on fluctuation mode (for example, fluctuation time of normal symbol or special symbol) , Information transmission means 130 for transmitting the opening start signal / end signal of the special figure start opening electric member, the start signal / state information / end signal of the special game, the holding information of the normal symbol or the special symbol, etc.} When, and a prize balls paid out determination means 1400 for controlling the prize balls dispenser 3000 so as to perform dispensing of a predetermined winning balls based on the winning of the game balls to various winning openings.

  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 the ball entering each start opening during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a special figure start opening Whether or not the electric accessory 2112 can be opened (whether or not a special game transition opportunity can be granted) and whether or not to shift to a special game can be determined, and whether or not the normal symbol or special symbol variation start condition is satisfied is determined. The symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 that controls the symbol, the symbol content determining unit 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number, and the variation and stop of each symbol Display control means 1150 for performing the control shown, electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting opening 2110 of the special figure starting opening 2110, and normal game Special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game more advantageous to the player, determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the main game and the auxiliary game, and the game state based on the determination Specific game control means 1180 for performing the transition process and the current game state [e.g., state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability game state, time-reduced game state, limited frequency game state), Special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), stop symbols and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off states , And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the special game state in the game (e.g., number of rounds and the winning number information) or the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether the gaming ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2410. And a general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1113 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, and the like, and whether or not the auxiliary game random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1123.

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is “0” to “65535” or “ It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255”. 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 to temporarily store the main game random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and until the symbol variation permission has been granted based on the determination result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and the auxiliary game random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted. And a general-purpose holding unit 1133 for holding the random number in the temporary-pending information temporary storage unit 1133a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and the universal figure holding means 1131a and the temporary figure holding means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each of the figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a is provided.

Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the transition to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big win or a small winner (for example, the special game execution permission flag is internally turned on). A means 1135a, an electric chew release possibility determination means 1135c for determining whether or not the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112 can be opened, and a determination table 1135b for determining whether or not to shift to a special game and whether or not to open an electric chew ,have. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special-use / rejection lottery table 1135b-1 that is referred to when performing a success / failure lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a general-purpose reference that is referred to when performing a success / failure lottery with respect to a normal symbol. And a lottery table 1135b-3. Here, Table 1 is an example of the special drawing success / failure lottery table 1135b-1. As can be seen from Table 1, the jackpot is selected with a frequency of about 1/5 in the special figure non-probability variation game, whereas it is selected with a frequency of about 1/1 in the special figure probability variation game. It is configured. On the other hand, the small hits are selected at a frequency of about 4/5 in a special figure non-probability variation game, while being selected at a frequency of about 1/50 in a special figure probability variation game. . In the best mode, the small hit probability is different depending on the gaming state of the special symbol, but the small hit probability may be the same regardless of the gaming state. Furthermore, a plurality of (for example, two) start openings for special symbols are provided, and when entering each start opening, a random number is separately acquired and then changed as a separate special design (for example, first type 1 first) In the case of a seed game machine), the small hit probability on one special symbol side may be different from the small hit probability on the other special symbol side.

Next, Table 2 is an example of the normal use lottery table 1135b-3. As can be seen from Table 2, with regard to the opening winning of the special figure starting opening 2110, it is selected at a frequency of about 1/50 in the normal figure non-stochastic game, and about 1 in the normal figure probability game. The frequency is selected with a frequency of / 1.

  The symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 determines whether or not the special symbol satisfies the variation start condition, specifically, whether or not the special symbol is changing and whether or not the special game is not being executed. Special figure variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138a for controlling, and whether or not the normal symbol satisfies the variation start condition, specifically, whether or not the ordinary symbol is changing, And a normal fluctuation start condition satisfaction determination means 1138b that controls whether or not 2112 is not open and whether or not it is in a standby period (effect demonstration time) after the opening is completed. Here, the common figure change start condition satisfaction determination means 1138b further includes a standby time management timer 1138b-1 for managing a standby time after the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 has been opened.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired main game random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game random number Based on this, it has a normal symbol content determination means 1143 for determining a normal symbol stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol and a variation mode related to a special symbol. The special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a determines the special symbol stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 that is referred to when determining the special symbol stop symbol, and the special symbol variation mode (variation time). And a special figure variation mode determination reference table 1141a-2 referred to at the time. These are described in detail below.

First, Table 3 shows an example of the special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1. As can be seen from Table 3, when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, different tables are referred to depending on whether or not the lottery result of the special game such as big hit, small hit and lose.

  Next, Table 4 shows an example of the special figure variation mode determination reference table 1141a-2. As can be seen from this table, at the time of jackpot, a long variation time (10 seconds in this example) is assigned regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, at the time of small hitting and losing, in any state of the special figure normal gaming state and the special figure probability changing gaming state, in the non-limited frequency and the limited frequency B state, a short variation time (1 in this example) On the other hand, in the limited frequency A state, a long variation time (10 seconds in this example) is assigned to give a sense of expectation to the jackpot despite being a small hit or a loss.

Here, each gaming state in this best mode is arranged. First, the “special figure certain variation game state” in the best mode refers to a state (the special figure certain variation flag is on) that has a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the “special figure normal gaming state”. It should be noted that, in the special figure probability changing gaming state, the “normal figure short time flag” is also turned on in this best mode. "Special figure limited frequency state" refers to a special table that is different from the table that is originally referenced when the special figure probability variation flag is in a predetermined state when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol a limited number of times. Refers to the state to be done. For example, taking the table in Table 4 as an example, at the time of a special figure probability variation game (special figure probability variation flag on), normally, the top two tables in Table 4 are referred to. However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special number probability variation state of the limited frequency state in which different variation modes are selected even in the special figure probability variation game with the predetermined number of times as the upper limit (the fourth in Table 4). 2nd).

Next, the common symbol content determination means 1143 has a general symbol content determination reference table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. Further, the reference content determination reference table 1143a determines a normal symbol stop symbol determination reference table 1143a-1 which is referred to when determining a normal symbol stop symbol, and a normal symbol variation mode (variation mode). A lottery table 1143a-2 for determining a customary figure change mode which is referred to at the time. Here, Table 5 shows an example of the reference stoppage symbol determination reference table 1143a-1. As can be seen from this table, regardless of the gaming state, “7” is assigned in the case of winning, and “−” is assigned in the case of losing. Table 6 shows an example of the general-purpose variation mode determination lottery table 1143a-2. As can be seen from this table, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined using a random number based on the result of the normal symbol and the gaming state.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2420. On the general map display unit 2421, 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 special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 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 change time management means 1154a further includes a normal figure change management timer 1154a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 is a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening / closing the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 is satisfied. And an electric chew release time management timer 1162 for measuring the drive (opening) time of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start port 2110.

Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the big hit or the small win is satisfied, for example, the win for the big hit {special game (big hit) execution permission flag is generated } If the condition determining means 1171 for determining whether or not the special game transition condition is satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) ) In special game related information temporary storage means 1194, special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition, Special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes related to the game (for example, opening / closing time of the big prize opening 2120). Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game management timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Here, Table 7 is an example of a special symbol content reference table. In Table 7, “3” and “7” are high-profit special games in which a plurality of unit games can be executed and a large number of balls can be obtained. On the other hand, “2” and “4” are low-profit special games in which only one unit game can be executed, and almost no ball can be obtained.

Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And a 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 availability / content determination means 1183 further includes a special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a that is referred to when determining whether or not to shift to a specific game related to a special symbol. Yes. Table 8 shows an example of a special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a (particularly a game state determination reference table). As can be seen from this table, first, regardless of the game state before the transition, if a big hit with “3”, it will shift to the special figure normal gaming state (unlimited frequency state), and if a big hit with “7” Shifts to the special figure probability variable gaming state (non-limited frequency state). On the other hand, when the small hit is “2” and “4”, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the game state before the transfer. Specifically, when the game state before the transition is an unrestricted frequency state (special-game normal game state, special-figure variable game state), the transition is made to the limited frequency A state (one time). Further, when the game state before the transition is the limited frequency state A (the special figure normal game state, the special figure certain variation game state), the state is shifted to the limited frequency B state (three times). In the best mode, the limited frequency state is two states, but may be one state or two states or more. Moreover, in this best mode, although it has comprised so that it may transfer to a limited frequency state with a small hit symbol as a trigger, it is not limited to this. For example, when a lost symbol is selected as a stop symbol for a special symbol, or when a predetermined variation mode is selected as a variation mode for a special symbol, after the stop of the loss symbol or execution of the predetermined variation mode, the limited frequency You may comprise so that it may transfer to a state.

  Next, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a special figure limited frequency counter 1181b capable of counting the number of special figure limited frequencies.

  Next, the game state temporary storage unit 1190 includes a main game related information temporary storage unit 1191 for temporarily storing a current game state in a main game (for example, a game from a change of a special symbol to a stop), an auxiliary game unit 1190 Auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing the current gaming state in the game, and the current gaming state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, various flags relating to the special game) Special game related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporarily storing (on / off etc.).

  Here, the main game related information temporary storage means 1191 includes a main game related information temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing various information (including flags) related to the main game, and a special symbol (change start condition is currently changed). Special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information relating to the established special symbol).

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 temporarily stores 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 electric-chu open flag, and a time shortening flag). Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a for temporarily storing, and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as a stop symbol related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied) Have.

  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 special symbol start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a special symbol display device 2130 that can display a special symbol stop display and change display.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 is in a closed state during a normal game, and in a special game (big hit), a special winning opening 2120 that is opened under predetermined conditions, and a decorative symbol stop display and fluctuation It includes an effect display device 2310 that performs display related to the effect including a display and a display showing the progress of the game during the special game, and an effect control means 2320 that controls all display control related to the effect. It should be noted that the effects relate 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 normal symbol and the special symbol.

  Here, the effect control unit 2320 performs the effect display control on the effect display device 2310 based on the information receiving unit 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 the above. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the 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 unit 2322 includes a first decorative symbol display control unit 2322a that performs control related to the variable display and stop display of the first decorative symbol on the first figure display unit 2311a of the effect display device 2310, and the effect display. Second decorative symbol display control means 2322b for controlling the display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display unit 2311b of the device 2310, and the first decorative symbol display unit 2312a of the effect display device 2310. The first figure hold information display control means 2322c for controlling the display of the first decorative symbol on the first display, and the second decorative symbol hold display on the second figure reserved display unit 2312b of the effect display device 2310 Second design hold information display control means 2322d for controlling, and production display related information temporary storage means 2 for temporarily storing information related to the production at the time of the production And 22c, the has.

  Here, the first decorative symbol display control unit 2322a determines the stop symbol and the variation mode of the first 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. 1st design display content determination means 2322a-1 for performing, and any data related to the production including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) regarding the first decorative symbol and the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 1st equipment variation mode storage means 2322a-2. Here, the first figure display content determination means 2322a-1 includes a first figure variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the first decoration symbol, It further has a first stop symbol determination lottery table 2322a-1-2 for reference when determining the stop symbol of one decorative symbol. Further, the second decorative symbol display control means 2322b determines the stop symbol and variation mode of the second 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. 2nd design display content determination means 2322b-1 for this purpose, and all data related to the production including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the second decorative symbol and the variation of the second decorative symbol 2nd equipment variation mode storage means 2322b-2 for storing. Here, the second figure display content determination means 2322b-1 includes a second figure variation content determination lottery table 2322b-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the second decoration symbol, And a second stop symbol determination lottery table 2322b-1-2 for reference when determining the stop symbol of the two decorative symbols.

  Next, the 1st figure reservation information display control means 2322c has the 1st figure reservation information temporary storage means 2322c-1 for temporarily memorize | storing the present number of reservation balls regarding a 1st decoration symbol. Further, the second figure hold information display control means 2322d has second figure hold information temporary storage means 2322d-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls relating to the second decorative symbol.

  In addition, the effect control means 2320 further controls all controls 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 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 gaming peripheral device 2000 has a special symbol start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port 2110 of the special diagram start port 2110, and a normal symbol display that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Device 2420.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2310 is connected to the effect control means 2320 so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the special symbol display device 2130 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 control means 2320, respectively. 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, at step 10, the main control device 1000 executes a winning process 10 for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including a general-purpose starting port that indirectly contributes) 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. Next, in step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later, and proceeds to step 5000. In step 5000, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1400) transmits a command to prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and a predetermined number of winning balls. The payout process is performed, and the process returns to step 10 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step 10 in FIG. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. In step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 1200. The auxiliary game side random numbers include, for example, random numbers for success / failure, random numbers for determining symbols (may include variable mode determining random numbers, variable member opening time determining random numbers, etc.) Examples of the side random number include a random number for determination, a random number for design determination, a random number for variation mode determination, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing 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 auxiliary game side 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 how many pieces are held. In step 1110, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits to the effect control unit 2320 that a new hold regarding the normal symbol has been acquired, and proceeds to the next process (main game random number acquisition process 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (main game side random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306 and step 1308, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires the main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure hold The means 1131 sets the main game-side random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held for the special symbol. Next, in step 1309, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, acquires information on what number of the special random number is stored for the special symbol, and the information Is transmitted to the effect 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 the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1201, the normal symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138b refers to the flag area of the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193, and determines whether or not the normal symbol variation start standby flag is off. Here, the “normal symbol variation start standby flag” is a flag that is turned on within a predetermined period in which the variation of the normal symbol is waited after the special symbol start opening electric accessory 2112 is opened and closed. . In the case of Yes in step 1201, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 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 1207, the electric chew release availability determination means 1135c determines whether or not the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 can be released based on the auxiliary game side random number and the game state. Next, in step 1208, the diagram contents determination means 1143 refers to the diagram contents determination reference table 1143a based on the determination result, the auxiliary game side random number, and the game state, and determines the variation mode and the stop symbol (table). 5 and Table 6). In step 1209, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits information on the determined normal symbol (a result of the determination, a stop symbol, a variation mode, etc.) to the effect control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1210, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1154a sets a predetermined time in the common figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 based on the fluctuation mode determined in step 1208. 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 1217, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits information indicating that the regular symbol fixed stop time has been reached to the effect control unit 2320 side. In step 1218, the universal symbol control means 1154 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal symbol content determination means 1143 in the step 1208 on the universal symbol 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 for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew opening time management timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 and stores the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Turn off the electric chew release flag. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the normal symbol variation start standby flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and sets the standby time management timer 1138b-1 for a predetermined time. Here, the predetermined time to be set is the estimated longest fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the fact that the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 enters the special figure start opening 2110 when it is open ( Total value) or above or above. Preferably, the assumed longest fluctuation time (total value) of the special symbol fluctuation when all are lost is set. Specifically, since there are four holds for the special symbol, the expected number of fluctuations of the special symbol is five. In this example, among these five times, the variation (losing variation) in the non-limited frequency + the limiting frequency B state is four times, and the variation (losing variation) in the limiting frequency A is one time, four times × 1 second + 1 time × 10 seconds = 14 seconds is set. In step 1240, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the standby time management timer 1138b-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1240, in step 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the normal symbol variation start waiting flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a, and proceeds to the next process (normal game process 14). To do.

  If No in step 1201, the process proceeds to step 1240. If No in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1230. If No in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1216, and steps 1206, 1216, and 1222 are performed. In the case of No in step 1230 and step 1240, the process proceeds to the next process (normal game process 14).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 14 in FIG. First, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process to be described later. Next, in step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a special game operation condition determination process described later, and proceeds to the next step (special game control process 16).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the special figure fluctuation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138a determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not the special symbol is currently fluctuating and whether or not the special game is in progress. The game state temporary storage means 1190 is referred to for determination. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the special symbol is on. The “variation start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a variation start condition satisfaction determination process, which will be described later, and that is turned on under the condition that a special game or a special symbol is not changing. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1403, the special figure content determination unit 1141 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the variation start permission flag related to the special symbol. Next, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads the main game side random number relating to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, at step 1406, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the special-purpose winning / successful lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number and the gaming state, and executes a special symbol winning / losing (big hit, small hit) lottery. In the best mode, the big win and the small win lottery are executed in the same lottery table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the time of winning / not-winning lottery, the jackpot lottery is executed by referring to the jackpot lottery table first, and when the lottery is shifted to the jackpot lottery, the lottery lottery is executed by referring to the jackpot lottery table. Good. Further, the lottery lottery may be executed with reference to the lottery lottery table first, and the lottery lottery may be executed even when the lottery is lost or hit. 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 unit 1135a turns on the winning flag in the main game state temporary storage unit 1190. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a, and based on the main game side random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, variation mode determination random numbers). The stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1412 to the effect control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time {fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412} in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1420, the special figure control means 1151 turns on the changing flag of the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b.

  In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, 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 control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1426, the special symbol control means 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol.

  Next, in step 1438, the game control unit 1100 refers to the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 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 main game state temporary storage unit 1191. Next, in step 1446, the game control means 1100 turns on the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 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 special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. In step 1430, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. 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).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). Also in the case of No in step 1401, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1191 and determines whether any of the special figure limited frequencies A to B is on. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the special figure limited frequency counter value of the special figure limited frequency counter 1181b. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure limited frequency counter 1181b to determine whether or not the special figure limited frequency counter value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the reservation flag of the special figure limited frequency A to B flag off in the game state temporary storage unit 1190, and performs the next processing (special game in step 1500). The process proceeds to the operation condition determination process. Here, “reservation flag for special figure limitation frequency A to B flag off” is a flag for turning off the special figure limitation frequency A to B flag immediately before the special game is executed in FIG. is there. In the best mode, the current gaming state is temporarily stored in step 1507 of FIG. 12, but when the No in step 1456 of FIG. If this happens, such a reservation flag is set in order to prevent the current gaming state from being temporarily stored as an off state. It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500) also in the case of No in steps 1452 and 1456.

  Next, FIG. 12 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 special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 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 step 1507, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily stores the current game state (the game state immediately before shifting to the special game) in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1182, and proceeds to step 1508. This game state information is used when determining the game state after the end of the special game. This completes the special game content setting process.

  Next, in step 1508, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the current hit is not a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1516, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the special figure certain change (game) flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 1516, in step 1518 and step 1520, the specific game end condition determination means 1181 sets the special figure probability change (game) flag and the general figure probability change (game) flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190. Turn off.

  Next, in step 1522, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether any of the special figure limitation frequencies A to B is on. . In the case of Yes in step 1522, in step 1524, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the special figure limitation frequency flag. In step 1526, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 clears the special figure limitation frequency counter 1181b and sets the limitation frequency to 0. Thus, the end process of the limited frequency state (special drawing limited frequency) is ended. In the case of No in step 1522, the process proceeds to step 1528.

  After the above processing is completed, in step 1528, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194.

  Then, in step 1530, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1191, and determines whether or not the special figure limited frequency A to B flag OFF reservation flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 1530, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the main game state temporary storage means 1191, turns off the reservation flag of the special figure limitation frequency A to B flag off, and applies the corresponding special figure limitation. The frequency flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to step 1530.

  Next, FIG. 13 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 1300 transmits a special game start signal to the effect 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 5000).

  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 1626 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 execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and confirms which of the first grand prize winning port 2120 or the second grand 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 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game management 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 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means 1173 drives the first big prize opening electric member 2122 or the second big prize opening electric member 2222 of the first big prize port 2120 or the second big prize port 2220. It stops and closes the 1st grand prize opening 2120 or the 2nd big prize opening 2220. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game management 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 the final round (for example, 9 rounds if the big win, 1 round if the big win) It is determined whether or not. 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 control means 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). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game 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 to acquire the symbol information that has been the trigger for this time, and refers to the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1182. The normal game state information of this time (information temporarily stored in step 1507 in FIG. 12) is acquired. Next, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 determines the special figure game state with reference to the special figure specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183 a based on the information acquired in step 9002, and temporarily stores the game state. The determined special figure game state is set in the storage means 1190. Next, in step 9006, the specific game control means 1180 determines the general game state by referring to the general table specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b based on the special game state information determined in step 9004. Then, the determined ordinary game state is set in the game state temporary storage means 1190. In step 9008, the specific game control unit 1180 receives the winning symbol information temporarily stored in the game state temporary storage unit 1190 and the current normal game state information temporarily stored in the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1182. Is cleared and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 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. 15 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect control means 2320. First, in step 7100, the effect control means 2320 executes hold information management / hold display processing for first and second decorative symbols, which will be described later. Next, in steps 6100 (1) and (2), the effect control unit 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing described later. Next, in Steps 6200 (1) and (2), the effect control means 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processing described later. In step 6300, the effect control means 2320 executes a special game (during big hit) display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process according to the subroutine of Step 7100 in FIG. First, in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322 b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321 a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 7102, in step 7104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322 b adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2322 b-1. In step 7105, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322b displays the same number of hold as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2322b-1, and the next processing {step 6100 (1) The process proceeds to the first decorative symbol display content determination process}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7102, in step 7106, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. If Yes in step 7106, in step 7108, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322b subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2322b-1. In step 7110, the effect control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 7105.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. Here, since step 6100 (1) related to the first decorative design and step 6100 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322 a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321 a and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2322 a-1 is based on the symbol information received in step 6102 and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322 a-1-1 and stop symbol determination. With reference to the lottery table 2322a-1-2, the decoration pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined. In step 6106, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination flag, and performs the next process {step 6200 (1). The process proceeds to the first decorative symbol display control process}.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of steps 6200 (1) and (2) in FIG. Here, since step 6200 (1) related to the first decorative design and step 6200 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. 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 means 2322a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2121a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the 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 proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 6300). Transition.

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

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game (during jackpot) display control processing according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, 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 flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 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 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 6310, the display control means 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 1624. Next, in Step 6312, 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 control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control unit 2322 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6316, the display control means 2322 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (hold information management / hold display control process in step 7100). Transition. 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 / holding display control process in step 7100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

《Lottery based on the entrance to the usual starting port》
First, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the game is started from the entrance of the game ball into the normal start port 2410. Specifically, when a game ball enters the general-purpose start opening 2410, an auxiliary game side random number is acquired. Then, based on the auxiliary game side random number, the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112 is open lottery, and the normal symbol variation based on the lottery result is executed. Here, at the beginning of FIG. 20, as a result of winning the lottery based on the auxiliary game side random number, the normal symbol is hit and stops at the symbol. At this time, in conjunction with the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the first decorative symbol also changes on the first figure display unit 2311a, and the first decorative symbol also stops at the winning symbol. The player sees the winning symbol of the first decorative symbol and understands that the special game transition opportunity has been given.

《Opening of special-purpose start opening electric tool》
Next, in response to the fact that the normal symbol has been hit and stopped at the symbol, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is opened. Here, in the figure, the situation where the “electric chew release flag” is on indicates that the special-purpose start opening electric accessory 2112 is being opened. In the present best mode, a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110 only while the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is open. Under such circumstances, in this example, the special figure starting port 2110 contains a number of game balls equal to or greater than the upper limit of the main game side random number that can be held. Then, after being opened for a predetermined time, it is closed.

《Normal design change start waiting》
By the way, when the normal symbol stops at the lost symbol, when the auxiliary game side random number is reserved, the next normal symbol variation is executed immediately. However, after the opening of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, a predetermined fluctuation start waiting time is set. Here, the state in which the “normal symbol variation start standby flag” in the figure is on indicates that the normal symbol variation start standby is in progress. The reason for this is that when the main game side random number up to the holding upper limit is acquired while the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is opened, all the main game side random numbers up to the holding upper limit are digested (that is, the special random number based on the random number). This is because it is preferable that normal symbol variation is not executed until all symbol variations are completed.

<< First Variation of Special Design >>
When a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110, a special game shift lottery is executed and a special symbol change based on the lottery result is performed on the special symbol display device 2130. At this time, the game state on the main game side at the start of the first special symbol variation is a normal game. In such a gaming state, the first lottery transition to special games is a small hit. When the game state on the main game side is the normal game state, “1 second” is assigned as the variation time when the lottery to shift to the special game is a small hit (Table 4). In conjunction with this, the second decorative design fluctuates on the second figure display unit 2311b. However, since the fluctuation time is as short as “1 second”, “non-reach” that stops immediately after fluctuation is selected as the fluctuation mode.

《The second variation of special design》
As described above, when the main game side game state is the normal game state and the special symbol is stopped at the small hit symbol, the main game side game state shifts to the “limited frequency A state”. Here, under the limited frequency A state, as can be understood from Table 4, “10 seconds” is assigned as the variation time regardless of whether or not it is correct. In addition, in this example, the second winning / losing lottery result is also a small hit. In conjunction with this, the second decorative design fluctuates on the second figure hold display portion 2311b. Here, since the variation time is as long as “10 seconds” this time, the “reach variation” having the possibility of winning is selected as the variation mode, similarly to the variation mode selected at the time of winning.

<< 3-5th variation of special design >>
As described above, when the main game side gaming state is in the limited frequency A state and the special symbol stops at the small hit symbol, the main gaming side gaming state shifts to the “limited frequency B state”. Here, under the limited frequency B state, as can be understood from Table 4, “1 second” is assigned as the variation time regardless of whether or not it is correct. In addition, in this example, the 3rd to 5th winning / losing lottery results are also small hits. In conjunction with this, the second decorative design fluctuates on the second figure hold display portion 2311b. Here, since the fluctuation time is as short as “1 second” this time, “non-reach” that changes and stops immediately is selected as the fluctuation mode, as in the normal gaming state. Since the limited frequency B state is configured to end when the special symbol changes three times, as shown in FIG. 20, after the fifth special symbol change ends, the main game side returns to the normal gaming state. .

  As described above, when the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is in an open state and a game ball reaching the holding upper limit enters the special figure starting port 2110, all the main game side random numbers acquired are connected to the jackpot. Even when there is nothing (losing, small hits, small hits in this example), at least one special symbol change is performed, and long-time fluctuations are executed that have a long fluctuation time and give a player's expectation. In addition, until the main game side random numbers have been put on hold, the normal symbol variation start waits. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the processing burden associated with the overlapping of the variation periods of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the processing burden associated with the opening of the special prize opening 2120 and the opening of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. In the best mode, when a special sphere starting port 2112 is in an open state and a game ball that reaches the holding upper limit enters the special sphere starting port 2110, an unrestricted frequency state (once) → The transition is made from the limited frequency A state (one time) to the limited frequency B state (three times), and when all suspensions are consumed, the frequency returns to the non-limited frequency again. That is, in the case of this best mode, when the holding reaches the upper limit value when one special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is in the open state, the gaming state when the next special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is in the open state Will start from an unrestricted frequency state. In this case, reach is applied at the same place (second fluctuation) every time. However, if the hold does not reach the upper limit value when one special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is in the open state, the next special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 starts from the limited frequency state when the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is in the open state ( For example, when there are three previous suspensions, start from the limited frequency state B), and reach is performed at a timing different from the above case (in the above example, the third fluctuation). In the best mode, the upper limit value of the number of reservations and the number of symbol fluctuations in one cycle (in this example, a series of cycles consisting of five symbol fluctuations: non-limiting frequency → limited frequency A → limited frequency B ) Are configured the same, but may be configured not to be the same. In this case, it is possible to avoid a situation in which reach is applied at the same timing every time even if the always-holding ball reaches the upper limit value.

  According to this best mode, the pachinko gaming machine has a starting port provided with a variable member, and since the variable member is normally closed, a game ball cannot enter the starting port, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a pachinko gaming machine that is configured so that a special game transition lottery can be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable member is opened when it is satisfied and a game ball can enter the start port. Regarding the first identification information variation time related game state related to determining the variation time of the identification information, when the special game transition lottery is not won, the second state and the second state Then, even when the special game transfer lottery is not won, it is acquired when the second time different from the first time selected under the first state is selected and the variable member is in the open state. The first random number Since the total variation time of the first identification information is less than or less than the end demonstration time of the variable member, all the random numbers obtained by entering the starting port when the variable member opens are all While ensuring that the change in the identification information ends within the end demonstration time after the opening operation of the variable member is completed, even in a situation where the special game transition is not decided, the different change time (second time) Since the performance can be executed, a pattern can be given to the executable performance, and furthermore, a predetermined variation time is allocated corresponding to the gaming state related to the first identification information variation time, so the variation time is determined by lottery etc. Compared with the aspect to perform, there exists an effect that it becomes possible to aim at reduction of a software burden and reduction of table capacity.

  Furthermore, since the second time is longer than the first time, even if the winning lottery for the special game is not won, it is possible to achieve a more interesting performance such as reach production. Play.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. In this best mode, when the predetermined condition is satisfied under a predetermined gaming state (for example, the special figure normal gaming state) (in this example, when the player stops at the small hit symbol of “2” or “4”), the first When the game state (the limited frequency A state in this example) is entered and the specific condition is satisfied under the first state (in this example, when the game is stopped with a small hit symbol of “2” or “4”) It is comprised so that it may transfer to a 2nd game state (this example limited frequency B state) (refer FIG. 20). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied under a predetermined gaming state (for example, a special figure normal gaming state) (for example, when stopped with a small hit symbol, when stopped with a lost symbol, the special symbol changes) When the predetermined variation mode is selected as the mode, the first game state and the second game state may be uniquely determined (further, the third game state ... -You may decide to the nth gaming state). For example, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 21, when the symbol α (losing symbol or small hit symbol) is stopped under a predetermined gaming state (for example, a special symbol normal gaming state), a special symbol stop symbol and / or Regardless of the variation mode, the first gaming state (in this example, the special figure limiting frequency A state where the number of times is one) and the second gaming state (in this example, the special figure limiting frequency where the number of times is three). (B state). More specifically, the symbol α under a predetermined gaming state (a state in which a relatively long time variation is selected in the case of winning and a relatively short time variation is selected in the case of losing or winning) When it stops at (losing symbol or small hit symbol), it shifts to a special symbol limited frequency A state (a state in which a relatively long time variation is selected regardless of whether or not), which ends with one special symbol variation. Then, after one special symbol change in the special symbol limited frequency A state is completed, the special symbol limited frequency B state that ends with three special symbol variations (in the case of winning, a relatively long time variation is selected) In the case of a loss or a small hit, the process shifts to a state in which a relatively short time variation is selected.

  By the way, it is assumed that long-term fluctuation (reach fluctuation) is executed at a certain fluctuation both in the case of the best mode and in the case of the above-described modification (when stopped at the symbol α). In this case, during the special symbol variation, it is not known whether it is a long-term variation due to the first gaming state (in this example, the special-design limited frequency A state) or a long-term variation due to winning. However, when the special symbol is stopped, it is determined that the game state is the first gaming state if it is lost. Then, it will be determined until the timing when the next gaming state (that is, a state that fluctuates for a long time even in the case of a loss) is reached (after 5 fluctuations in this example), and further, it fluctuates for a long time at other timings The player knows that the change is related to winning. Therefore, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 21, by configuring the pattern of the subsequent game state transition to be different depending on the type of symbols, the first game state (that is, long-term fluctuation at the time of loss) It is possible to make it difficult to grasp whether or not the state will come. For example, in FIG. 21, when the loss or small hit symbol “α” is stopped in the special figure normal gaming state, the second (next) change is the special figure limited frequency A state, but the special figure normal gaming state When the loss or small hit symbol “β” stops sometimes, the fourth variation is the special figure limited frequency A state. In the example of FIG. 21, the number of executions of the first gaming state (in this example, the special figure limitation frequency A) and the second gaming state (in this example, the special figure limitation frequency B) are configured to be the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is configured to make the number of executions different, there are still other gaming states (for example, when the variation time selected at the time of the loss is at the special figure limited frequency A and at the special figure limited frequency B A special figure limited frequency C) between the two may exist.

1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1133a Special figure hold information temporary storage means 1135a Special game transition determination means 1138b Universal figure change start condition satisfaction determination means 1140 Special figure content determination means 1143 Normal figure content determination Means 1151 Special figure control means 1154 Universal figure control means 1160 Electric chew opening / closing control means 1180 Special game control means 1180 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2112 Special figure start port Electric accessory 2120 Special prize display port 2130 Special symbol display device 2410 Normal figure starting port 2420 Normal symbol display device

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A first start opening where game balls can enter,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A first random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Special game transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the first random number;
Based on the first random number, first identification information display content determination means for determining the variation time and stop identification information of the first identification information,
When the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, based on the determination by the first identification information display content determination means, the first identification information is changed for a predetermined time on the first identification information display unit, and then the stop identification information is displayed. First identification information display control means for controlling
If the first identification information variation start condition is not satisfied, first random number temporary storage control means for temporarily storing the first random number up to a predetermined number,
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, a special game for executing a special game in which a unit game is repeated a plurality of times in which the variable winning opening is opened or the open state and the closed state are repeated until a predetermined number of balls are entered with a predetermined time as an upper limit Game execution control means;
A second starting port where a game ball can enter,
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable member attached to the first starting port and capable of taking an open state and a closed state. A game ball can enter the first starting port in the open state and a first in the closed state. A variable member configured such that a game ball cannot enter the starting port;
A second random number acquisition means for acquiring a second random number related to the open driving of the variable member based on the game ball entering the second start port;
Based on the second random number, second identification information display content determination means for determining the variation time and stop identification information of the second identification information,
When the second identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the second identification information display unit displays the second identification information after a predetermined time variation based on the determination by the second identification information display content determination means, and then displays the stop identification information. Second identification information display control means for controlling to do,
When the stop identification information of the second identification information is a specific mode, an open state availability determination execution unit that drives and controls the variable member to the open state;
A second identification information variation start condition satisfaction determination unit that does not satisfy the second identification information variation start condition until a specific time has elapsed after the drive of the open state of the variable member by the open state availability determination execution unit is completed. In pachinko machines,
The first identification information display content determining means is determined not to shift to the special game by the special game transition determining means in a state where the probability of determining the transition to the special game by the special game transition determining means is the same lottery probability. If the first gaming state related to the first identification information variation time related state, the first time is determined as the variation time of the first identification information, and the second gaming state related to the first identification information variation time related state Below, as the variation time of the first identification information, determine a second time different from the first time,
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When it is decided not to shift to the special game under the first gaming state, the game further includes a first identification information variation time related gaming state transition control means for shifting to the second gaming state up to a predetermined number of times. And
Regarding the fluctuation time of the first identification information based on the first random number acquired during the period in which the variable member is in the open state, when all the first random numbers acquired within the period do not shift to the special game, Regardless of the state of the first identification information variation time related state when the variation time of the first identification information based on each first random number is determined, all the first random numbers acquired within the period A pachinko gaming machine configured such that a total value of fluctuation times of the first identification information based on is less than or less than the specific time.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second time is longer than the first time.

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