JP2012050831A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine having a means by which a player can select desired notification when a variation mode comprising a plurality of stages is provided.SOLUTION: When a variation mode of an identification information comprises a plurality of states including a first step from starting a variation of the identification information, and a final step from when the variation of the identification information is finished till when stop identification information is determinably displayed, the Pachinko game machine includes: a variation mode-related information confirming means for confirming with a player what kind of information the player is notified of at predetermined timing; and a variation mode-related information-notifying means for reporting the information when the predetermined information is notified by the player within the predetermined timing.

Description

The present invention performs a stop display after changing the identification information for a predetermined time on the identification information display section,
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine in which identification information is displayed in multiple stages.

The current pachinko gaming machine stops after the identification information such as numbers fluctuates for a predetermined time on the display based on the fact that the game ball flows into the winning opening called the starting winning opening, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (for example, In the case of “777”), a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening that is normally closed is opened under a predetermined condition is the mainstream. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.

Here, as the variation mode, conventionally, a plurality of identification information sequences are all changed and stopped at the same time or sequentially stopped. However, in recent years, when a plurality of identification information sequences are sequentially stopped. If some of the identification information stopped at the same time is the same identification information, the reach variation that increases the player's expectation is incorporated by setting the variation time of the identification information sequence being varied longer than usual. ing. Furthermore, recently, pachinko machines that perform multi-stage reach variation in which the identification information sequence in the reach variation is temporarily stopped due to a loss and then the identification information sequence is varied again have become mainstream. In this case, the special game transition expectation degree in the more advanced reach fluctuation (second stage, third stage...) Is set higher than the special game transition expectation degree in the first stage reach fluctuation. And the more it develops, the better the player will expect.
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By the way, when playing a pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to select a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages, for example, immediately after the identification information variation, a player determines whether the variation becomes a reach variation or not. Another player is interested in whether or not the change is a super reach change, and yet another player is interested in whether or not the change leads to a jackpot. In this way, even if the same variation mode is displayed, the type of notice notification desired by the player varies greatly. However, the notice in the conventional model is, for example, whether or not to shift to a special game (whether or not to win a big game), whether or not to develop to a further stage (whether or not to develop to super reach) This is not a notification tailored to the player's wish, but a notification determined internally by lottery. In this case, for example, even if a player is looking forward to the process until he / she leads to a jackpot due to a change in super reach, if he / she is informed at the initial stage that he / she will be a jackpot, he will develop into a super reach stage. Even so, there is a problem that the process cannot be enjoyed.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a means by which a player can select a desired notification by himself / herself in a case where a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages is provided.

The present invention (1) includes a starting entrance (first type starting port 2100) through which game balls can flow,
An identification information display unit (special drawing display unit 2310, drawing display unit 2410) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol);
A variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 1112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start entrance (first type start port 2100);
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1114, drawing display content determination means 2531a) for determining the variation mode of the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol) and stop identification information; ,
The identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1114, drawing display content determination means 2
Identification information display for controlling the identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2310, drawing display unit 2410) to display the variation mode and stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol) determined by 531a) Control means (special symbol display control means 1120, decorative symbol display control means 25
31) and
When the stop identification information related to the identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special gaming state in which the variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) is opened ( Condition determining means 1131),
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game execution means 1132) for executing a special game with the variable prize opening (first type big prize opening 2200) open.
A variation mode of the identification information (decoration symbol) includes a plurality of stages including a first stage after the identification information (decoration symbol) starts to vary, and the identification information (decoration symbol) ends the variation. When the stop identification information (decorative symbol) is finalized until it is confirmed and displayed, the variation mode related information notification confirmation for confirming to the player what information is to be notified at a predetermined timing Means (variation mode related information notification display control means 2532a);
A pachinko gaming machine comprising: a variation mode-related information notification unit (variation mode-related information notification control unit 2532) that notifies the information when the player instructs the notification of the predetermined information within the predetermined timing. is there.
In the present invention (2), the change mode related information notification confirmation means (change mode related information notification display control means 2532a) confirms to the player which stage information is to be notified.
1) Pachinko machine.

According to the present invention (1), when the player has a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages, the player can select the notification he / she desires. As a result, it is possible to construct a custom-made gaming machine that matches the player's will. Furthermore, because it is configured so that notice information is notified by the player's instructions,
For a player who does not wish to receive the notification, there is also an effect that it is possible to secure a situation in which it is unclear whether or not the stage will be further developed.

According to the present invention (2), the information that can be notified is information regarding any one of the stages desired by the player. Therefore, in particular, for a player who is looking forward to a specific stage among the effects that develop in stages (for example, a player who is looking forward to a stage that develops into super reach), information about the stage in advance. Can be provided in a pinpoint manner.

Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses anything that can cause a player to have any profit status regardless of whether or not a prize ball is paid out, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. “Winning” is a concept related to paying out a prize ball. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, characters, symbols, and the like (eg, decorative symbols). "Open state"
The term “closed state” refers to a state in which a game ball cannot flow in or a state in which a game ball cannot easily flow in. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining any game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Fluctuation mode determination random number” for determining, “Special symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Based on the game content determination random number” is not only determined directly from the game content determination random number, but also, for example, directly determined from the game content determination random number. The case where it determines from another identification information (for example, special symbol) is also included. “What information”
The type of “information” is not particularly limited, and for example, information on any one of the variation modes composed of multiple stages {eg, whether or not the stage is developed (in other words, the stage exists) In addition, information such as what kind of performance has been selected at any stage (for example, the super reach stage) (for example, information about whether or not a more reliable super reach has been selected). ).

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the best mode is a conventional type 1 gaming machine, but is not limited to this type, and a type 3 or multi-function machine can also be an object of the present invention.

First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and a hustler. In the game area 1, a first type special symbol display device 2300 for displaying a special symbol and the like, and a decorative symbol display are displayed. 1st type effect display device 2400 which performs etc., and the 1st type start opening 2 to which the sensor which can detect inflow of a hit ball is attached
100, a first type big winning opening 2200 that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game and can be opened, and a ball that has not won any winning opening is discharged out of the game area. And an out port 20. Furthermore, at the lower right of the front frame, a game ball launching apparatus 10 having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing a game ball into the game area continuously or stepwise is installed.

Here, an operation button 2610 that can be pressed by the player is installed on the front surface of the upper plate. The operation button 2610 includes a sensor that generates an operation signal when a pressing operation is performed by the player. As will be described later, the operation button 2610 is displayed when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first-type effect display device 2400. The player is operated when instructing the notification of information such as whether to develop to reach, develop to super reach, or win. A cross lever 2620 that can be operated up and down and left and right by the player is installed below the upper plate. The cross lever 2620 includes a sensor that generates a signal corresponding to an operation direction when an operation is performed by a player. As will be described later, the cross lever 2620 is operated by the player when the selection cursor is switched when selecting desired notice information from a plurality of notice information lists displayed on the drawing display unit 2410. It is.

Next, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main controller (main board) 1000,
First type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500, prize ball payout mechanism 19 (prize ball tank 19a,
A prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 3000, and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (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 controller (main board) 1000 includes various peripheral devices, that is,
The first type gaming peripheral device 2000 is connected to be able to transmit information. Other, not shown,
Various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps) are also electrically connected. The main controller (main board) 1000 will be described below.
The first type game control means 1100 that controls the main control relating to the first type game, and various game information on the peripheral device side {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, per time limited time reduction) Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information related to the variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc.} Prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls. The details of each means will be described below with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS.

First, the first type game control means 1100 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The first type game control means 1100 includes a special game transition determining means 1110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and a special figure display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. And a special symbol display control means 1120 for controlling to stop and display after changing the special symbol for a predetermined time, and determining whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a predetermined mode, In the case of the predetermined mode, the special game control means 1130 for executing the special game of opening the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 under a predetermined condition, and the current game state {for example, the special game state, Status related to the lottery probability related to the special game transfer lottery (
High probability lottery state, low probability lottery state), state related to opening / closing of ordinary electric accessory (easy-open state, non-easy-open state)}, stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, special It has a game state temporary storage means 1140 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes) during the game.

Here, the special game transition determining means 1110 includes a first type starting port entrance determining unit 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first type starting port 2100, and a first type starting port 2100. Determine whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the incoming game ball, and acquire a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 to perform and special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution for storing the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted Means 1113 and special figure content determining means 1114 for determining a special symbol stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on a game content determination random number. Here, the special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution means 1113 can store up to four,
Special figure hold information temporary storage means 111 for temporarily storing the random number in combination with the hold order
3a. Furthermore, the special figure content determination means 1114 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1114a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode.

Next, the special symbol display control means 1120 further includes special figure change time management means 1121 for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1114. Here, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

Next, the special game control means 1130 is for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied. Special game execution means 1132.

Next, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 is a first type starting port 21 that triggers the transition to a special game.
00, the first type big prize opening 2200 which is in a closed state during a normal game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game, and a first which can display a special symbol stop display and change display A seed special symbol display device 2300, a first-type effect display device 2400 that mainly displays effects, including a stop display and change display of decorative symbols, a hold display, and a display indicating the progress of a game during a special game, And first type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 for controlling all display control related to the above.

The first type special symbol display device 2300 is connected to the main control device (main board) 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the first type effect display device 2400 is a first type effect display control means (sub board). 2500 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first type special symbol display device 23
00 is controlled by the main control device (main board) 1000, and the first-type effect display device 240 is controlled.
0 means being controlled by the first-type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500.
Furthermore, the operation button 2610 and the cross lever 2620 are connected to the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 so as to be able to transmit information. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

First, the first type starting port 2100 is provided with an incoming ball detection device 2110 that emits an incoming signal when a game ball enters.

Next, the first type big winning opening 2200 includes a ball detection device 2210 that emits a ball signal when a game ball enters, and a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and the game ball is likely to win. Electric combination 222 driven by a solenoid for changing the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 in the open state.
0.

Next, the first-type special symbol display device 2300 includes a special symbol display unit 2310 that can display the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop display, and a special symbol reservation display unit 2320 that displays the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol. .

Next, the first-type effect display device 2400 includes an illustration display unit 2410 that can display the decorative symbols in a variable manner and stop display, and an illustration hold display unit 2420 that displays the number of reservations related to the decorative symbols.

Next, referring to the block diagram of FIG. 6, first-type effect display control means (sub-board) 250
0 will be described in detail. First, the first-type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 receives display information receiving means 2510 for receiving various information from the main controller (main board) 1000 side.
And the operation information receiving means 2520 for receiving the operation signal from the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 and the first information based mainly on the information from the main controller (main board) 1000 side. Display control means 2530 for effect display control in the seed effect display device 2400
And have.

Here, the display information receiving means 2510 has main-side information temporary storage means 2511 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

Next, the operation information receiving unit 2520 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2521 for temporarily storing operation signals from the operation button 2610 and the cross lever 2620.

Next, the display control unit 2530 includes a decorative symbol display control unit 2531 that controls the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400, and the decorative symbol change during the decorative symbol change. Fluctuation mode related information notification control means 2532 for controlling control related to notification of change mode related information that can be executed, and a drawing hold display unit 2420 of the first type effect display device 2400
Drawing hold information display control means 2533 for controlling all of the above hold information display processing.
And have.

Here, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 determines the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2511. Design display content determination means 2531a for use, and decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2 for temporarily storing information on the determined stop symbol and variation mode
531b and a drawing variation mode storage means 2531 for storing the variation mode data of the decorative design
c. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2531a further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2531a1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

Next, the variation mode related information notification control unit 2532 confirms whether or not to notify any information of the variation mode related information and notifies the information of the information to the display unit of the first type effect display device 2400. Fluctuation mode related information notification display control means 2532a performed on the 2410, a notification possible timing timer 2532b for time management of whether or not to check the variation mode related information, and information related to the notification processing (for example, , The on / off information of the flag in the process, and the temporary storage means 2532c for notification processing for temporarily storing information on the variation mode selected this time), and the related to all the variation modes referred to in performing the notification process And a notification processing reference table 2532d in which data related to control is stored.

Here, FIG. 7 shows an example of the reference table for notification processing 2532d. In this best mode, there are eight types of variation, and the notification processing reference table 2532d includes
Predetermined information regarding all of these is stored. For example, when variation mode 3 is selected, the total variation time of this variation mode is 20 seconds, and this variation mode is the first in the non-reach stage.
The stage is executed from 0 to 9 seconds, then the second stage, which is the reach stage, is executed from 9 to 19 seconds, and finally the final stage, the third stage, is executed from 19 seconds to 20 seconds. Then, when the player gives an instruction to notify the fluctuation mode related information, specifically, the notification of the matter of “whether or not to develop to reach” is notified as “O” and “whether or not to develop to super reach” “Notice” is notified as “×”, “Notification of whether to develop into super super reach” is notified as “×”, and “Notified” is notified. Is notified as “×”.

Returning to FIG. 6 again, the drawing hold information display control unit 2533 further includes an drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2533a for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control device (main board) 1000. As shown in FIG. 8, the main controller (main board) 1000 is a first type special game transition determination process 1000.
The first type special game execution processing 2100 and the prize ball payout processing 5000 are performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. The outline of each process will be described (excluding the process described in detail below). The prize ball payout process 5000 is a winning opening with a prize ball payout (first-type start port 2).
100, first-class big winning opening 2200, etc.), and the winning ball payout determining means 1300 determines a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the number of payouts set in the winning opening, and then the winning ball Dispensing device 3
000 is a process of executing payout according to the determination.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1000 in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the first type special game transition determination processing 1000 includes a first type special game content determination random number acquisition processing 1300 related to a game content determination random number acquisition for special game transition determination, and a first type special symbol. Special symbol display processing 1400 for performing control for variable display / stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the display device 2300, and the first type special game for determining whether or not the special game operation condition is satisfied. And an operation condition determination process 1500.

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first type starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not a game ball entering signal has been received from the entrance detecting device 2110 of the first type starting port 2100.
In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 is executed.
Refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in Step 1304, in Step 1306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 acquires the game content determination random number, and the special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution means 1113 holds the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a. Based on the number, the game content determination random number and the winning order are stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a so that the hold is released after the hold is released. In step 1308, the information transmitting means 12
00 transmits the latest hold information to the first-type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 side, and shifts to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). Steps 1302 and 1
Also in the case of No in 304, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400).

Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special game transition determining unit 1110 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1114 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1113a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1114 determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number (for example, the winning symbol) Based on the random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140. Then, in step 1418, the information transmission means 1200 performs first type effect display control on the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current game state related to the special symbol determined in step 1416. It transmits to the means (sub-board) 2500 side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a. In step 1422, the special symbol display control means 1120 displays the special symbol variation display according to the variation mode stored in the game state temporary storage unit 1140 on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. To start. Next, in step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the special symbol display control unit 1120 turns on the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140, and performs the next process (the first type special game operating condition determination in step 1500). Process). On the other hand, step 1
In the case of Yes at 434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the first-type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side. next,
In step 1438, the special symbol display control means 1120 displays the first type special symbol display device 230.
The special symbol change display on the special figure display unit 2310 of 0 is stopped, and the game state temporary storage means 11 is stopped.
Display control of the stop symbol stored in 40 is performed as a fixed stop symbol. Next, step 14
At 40, the special symbol display control means 1120 turns off the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1121 resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121 a and proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special symbol display control unit 1120 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1140 and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1134, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart according to a subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1131 is a game state temporary storage unit 1.
140, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a win. Yes in step 1502
In this case, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1131 determines that the first type special symbol display device 230 is used.
It is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special figure display unit 2310 of 0 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In step 1506, the special game control means 1130 turns on the first type special game transition permission flag, and proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart relating to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the special game executing means 1132 is a game state temporary storage means 1140.
, It is determined whether or not the first type special game transition permission flag is ON. Step 2
If the result is 102, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a first type special game start signal to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side in Step 2104. Next, in step 2106 and step 2108, the special game execution means 1132 turns off the first type special game transition permission flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140 and turns on the first type special game execution flag. 212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2110, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. And step 21
If the result is “10”, the process proceeds to step 2112. In the case of No in step 2110, the special game executing means 1132 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000).

Next, in step 2112, the special game executing means 1132 determines the game state temporary storage means 11.
Referring to 40, it is determined whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. In the case of Yes in Step 2112, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 2124 without performing the processes of Steps 2114 to 2122 described in detail below. On the other hand, if No in step 2112, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 2114, the special game executing means 1132 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, step 2116
Then, the special game execution means 1132 clears the winning ball counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140 to zero. In step 2118, the special game executing means 1132 adds 1 to the round number counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140. Note that the number of rounds stored in the game state temporary storage means 1140 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 2120,
The special game execution unit 1132 turns on the round continuation flag in the game state temporary storage unit 1140. In step 2122, the special game executing means 1132 drives the electric accessory 2220 of the first type grand prize opening 2200 to open the first type big prize opening 2200, and step 2
124.

Next, in step 2124, the special game executing means 1132 determines that the game state temporary storage means 11
With reference to 40, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 2124, the process proceeds to step 2128. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2124, in step 2126, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the release timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 2126, the process proceeds to step 2128, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

Next, in step 2128, the special game executing means 1132 stops driving the electric accessory 2220 of the first type grand prize opening 2200 and closes the first type big prize opening 2200. In step 2130, the special game executing means 1132 resets the release timer. Next, in step 2132, the special game executing means 1132 turns off the round continuation flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. Next, in step 2134, the special game executing means 1132
With reference to the game state temporary storage means 1140, it is determined whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 2134, in step 2136, the special game execution means 1132
Turns off the first type special game execution flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140. In step 2138, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1140, transmits a special game end signal to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side, and performs the next process (award). The process proceeds to the ball payout process 5000). Even in the case of No in step 2134,
The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

Next, the decorative design display process (+ variation mode related information notification control process) 6100 on the first type effect display device 2400 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 is a main-side information temporary storage unit 251.
1, it is determined whether or not symbol information has been received from the main controller (main board) 1000 side. If Yes in step 6102, the drawing display content determination means 2 is determined in step 6104.
531a is a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2531a based on the symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2511.
1, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern are determined, and the determined content is stored in the decoration symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 follows the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b, and the drawing display unit 241 of the first type effect display device 2400.
On 0, the decorative symbol change display is started. In step 6600, a variation mode related information notification control process described later is executed. Thereafter, in step 6116, the decorative symbol display control means 2
531 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and refers to the main control device (main board) 10.
It is determined whether a confirmed display command is received from the 00 side. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b. The process proceeds to the next process. Note that if the result is No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, if No in step 6116, the process proceeds to step 6600.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the fluctuation mode related information notification control unit 2532 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000. . If Yes in step 6602, step 6
At 604, the change mode related information notification control means 2532 notifies the notification possible timing timer 25.
Start 32b. Next, in step 6606, the fluctuation mode related information notification control means 2
In step S532, the timer initial value completion flag in the notification processing temporary storage unit 2532c is turned on. In step 6608, the variation mode related information notification control unit 2532 refers to the notification processing temporary storage unit 2532c and determines whether or not the notification content selection continuation flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6608, in Step 6610, the change mode related information notification control means 2532 confirms the elapsed time since the start of the change by the notification possible timing timer 2532b and also stores the notification processing reference table 2532d. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached one of the notification content selection timings in the current variation mode. In the case of Yes in step 6610, in step 6612, the fluctuation mode related information notification control means 2532 turns on the notification content selection continuation flag in the notification processing temporary storage means 2532c. In step 6614, the change mode related information notification display control means 2
532a displays a menu for selecting a notification content for the player on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. Next, in step 6616, the variation mode related information notification control means 2532 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2521 to determine whether or not the determination signal has been received, that is, whether or not the player has operated the determination button. Determine whether. Step 66
If the answer is 16 in the YES state, in step 6618, the change mode related information notification display control means 2532 is displayed.
a refers to the notification processing temporary storage means 2532c and displays the variation mode related information related to the reverse display on the drawing display unit 2410. In step 6620, the fluctuation mode related information notification control unit 2532 turns off the notification content selection continuation flag in the notification processing temporary storage unit 2532c, and the process proceeds to step 6622. On the other hand, if No at step 6616,
In step 6626, the variation mode related information notification control means 2532 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2521 to determine whether or not the notification content change signal has been received, that is, whether or not the player has operated the cross lever 2620. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6626, in step 6628, the change mode related information notification display control means 2532a inverts the notification content changed for the player on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. Display
The process proceeds to the next process (step 6616). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6626, in step 6630, the fluctuation mode related information notification control means 2532 refers to the notification possible timing timer 2532b and determines whether or not the notification content selection end time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 6630, the process proceeds to Step 6620, while in Step 6630, No.
In this case, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6616). In step 6622, the variation mode related information notification control unit 2532 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000. In the case of Yes in step 6622, in step 6624, the fluctuation mode related information notification control unit 2532 turns off the timer initialization completion flag in the notification processing temporary storage unit 2532c, and proceeds to the next processing (step 6116). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, in step 6632, the fluctuation mode related information notification control unit 2532 refers to the notification processing temporary storage unit 2532c and determines whether or not the timer initialization completion flag is off. Determine. If YES in step 6632, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6616), whereas if NO in step 6632, the process proceeds to step 6608. Step 66
If No in 08, the process proceeds to Step 6616, and if No in Step 6622, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 6616).

Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 16 and 17. Here, description will be made by taking the variation mode of “variation mode 8” in FIG. 7 as an example. This variation mode 8
Has a total variation time of 40 seconds, the first stage, which is a non-reach stage, is run from 0 to 9 seconds, the second stage, which is a reach stage, is run from 9 to 19 seconds, then The third stage, which is a super reach stage, is executed until 19-29 seconds, then the fourth stage, which is a super super reach stage, is executed until 29-39 seconds, and finally the fifth stage, which is the final stage, It is executed from 39 seconds to 40 seconds. Therefore, when the display contents on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400 are described in time series, first, the decorative design fluctuates on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. Simultaneously with the start, a confirmation screen “Tell me what you want to know!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, the player operates the cross lever 2620 within the time to move the cursor to the location of the information he wants to know, and press the enter button 2
When the user presses 610, the information he wants to know is confirmed. For example, in FIG. 16, “4.
Is the information you want to know. Thereafter, the drawing display unit 2 of the first-type effect display device 2400
On 410, an answer to the information to be known is displayed. Here, the variation mode 8 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 17, “wins”, so as shown in FIG. 17, “I win!” Is displayed.

According to this best mode, when the player has a variation mode consisting of a plurality of stages, the player can select the notification he / she desires, thus preventing the player from making a mistake between the player's wish and the actual notification. As a result, it is possible to construct a custom-made gaming machine that matches the player's will. Furthermore, because it is configured so that the advance notice information is informed by the player's instruction, it is unclear what stage the future will develop for the player who does not wish to make such notification. There is also an effect that can be secured.

Furthermore, the information that can be notified is information on any one of the stages desired by the player. Therefore, in particular, for a player who is looking forward to a specific stage among the effects that develop in stages (for example, a player who is looking forward to a stage that develops into super reach), information about the stage in advance. Can be provided in a pinpoint manner.

In the best mode, when the player desires to notify the predetermined information, the predetermined information is input with the determination button each time. In a specific game state such as a variable game or a time-reduced game, once the player inputs predetermined information, a notification regarding the predetermined information may be made without input again at the time of subsequent changes.

In this best mode, it is configured that the notification of the desired information is executed when the player gives a notification instruction without setting the notification possible condition, but only when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Alternatively, notification of desired information may be performed. For example, when points are allocated according to the type of change mode (for example, 5 points for reach, 10 points for super reach, etc.), and the cumulative number of points reaches a predetermined point Depending on the number of points, the player may determine the desired notification content (
For example, 2 points for reach, 5 points for super reach, and 20 points for jackpot). Further, instead of the variation mode, the player may be configured to generate points in a mini game played by the player when a game ball is not being fired.

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 (entire). FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (main side). FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (peripheral device side). FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (sub-side). FIG. 7 is an example of a notification processing reference table (notification processing storage means) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart 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 first type special game transition 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 the first type special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a special symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the first type 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 the first type special game execution process 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 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. 15 is a flowchart of the variation mode related information notification control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a screen example for selecting the content of information to be notified to the player in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is an example of a screen in which information desired by the player is notified to the player in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

1112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1114 Special figure content determination means 1120 Special symbol display control means 1131 Condition determination means 1132 Special game execution means 2100 First kind start opening 2200 First kind big prize opening 2310 Special figure display part 2410 Indication display part 2531 Decoration design display control means 2531a Drawing display content determination means 2532 Fluctuation mode related information notification control means 2532a Fluctuation mode related information notification display control means

Claims (2)

A starting entrance where game balls can flow in,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance, game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring game content determination random numbers;
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode of the identification information and stop identification information;
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information on the identification information display section;
When the stop identification information related to the identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is opened;
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened.
A variation mode of the identification information includes a plurality of stages including a first stage after the identification information starts to fluctuate, and a final period until the identification information ends the fluctuation and the stop identification information is displayed. And a variation mode related information notification confirming means for confirming to the player what information is to be notified at a predetermined timing.
A pachinko gaming machine, comprising: a variation mode related information notifying means for notifying the information when the player instructs to notify the predetermined information within the predetermined timing. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change mode related information notification confirming unit confirms to the player which stage information is to be notified.

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