JP2012050832A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means capable of confirming an attribute of identification information determined internally at the discretion of a player without performing re-lottery.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine further has an identification information-converting means for, when an input means is operated by a player, converting one or a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped temporarily while displaying variation into identification information similar to the stopped identification information under a predetermined condition.

Description

The present invention is based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and as a result of the plurality of identification information being stopped after the plurality of identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit for a predetermined time, the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. If it is, the type to decide to shift to a special game advantageous to the player (conventional first type)
Or it is related with the type (conventional 3rd type) pachinko machine which gives the opportunity of transfer. Particularly, in the present invention, after one or more of the plurality of pieces of identification information once stop display in the middle of the change,
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which one or a plurality of identification information related to the stop display is switched with other identification information at a predetermined timing.

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 real pleasure of the game in the recent pachinko gaming machines is various variation modes rich in variety developed in the identification information display section. In particular, a so-called “reach fluctuation state” in which a part of a plurality of pieces of identification information is temporarily stopped with the same identification information and the remaining identification information is changing is an effect that the majority of players enjoy most. Yes, it is an important tool to enhance the fun of game content.

By the way, the identification information in many pachinko machines has a plurality of attributes that can give different profit states. For example, if a normal symbol is won by the symbol, the probability of drawing to the next special game transition will be a predetermined value after the special game ends, while a probability variation symbol will be after the special game ends if the symbol is won by the symbol The next special game transition is drawn with a lottery probability higher than the predetermined value. Here, for example, when the probability variation per unit is determined internally, when the reach variation state is reached for the normal symbol, after the alignment is temporarily aligned (after pausing) with the normal symbol, all The display is controlled to be changed again (full rotation) in a state where the symbols are aligned and switched to an array per probability change.
JP2005-13760

However, in this case, since the reach variation symbol is different from the final stop symbol, there are many players who want to see the internally determined true symbol as soon as possible. In addition, since there is a large difference in the profit status granted per ordinary hit and per probability change, some players may not be able to see the re-change of the total rotation with much tension. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide means for quickly confirming the attribute of identification information determined internally based on the player's intention without waiting for the re-lottery. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide means for substantially eliminating re-variation that causes a player to be highly tense based on the player's intention.

The present invention (1) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
Variable prize opening (big prize opening 12) that can take an open state where game balls are easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win.
When,
An identification information display unit (decoration symbol display unit 14b) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of identification information (decoration symbols);
Random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring game content determination random numbers based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning opening 11);
Identification information display content determination means (decoration symbol display content determination means 221a) for determining a variation mode of identification information (decoration symbol) and stop identification information based on the game content determination random number;
In response to the determination content by the identification information display content determination means (decoration symbol display content determination means 221a), identification information (decoration symbol) is displayed on the identification information display portion (decoration symbol display portion 14b).
Identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 221) for controlling to display the stop identification information after variably displaying in accordance with the variation mode;
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. If the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, a transition to a special game in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is changed to a state advantageous to the player A special game transition determination means to be determined (special game transition determination execution means 180);
Special game execution means for executing the special game (special game transition determination execution means 180);
In a pachinko gaming machine having input means (sub input button 16) that can be operated by a player,
The identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 221)
When the input means (sub-input button 16) is operated by a player, one or a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) paused during the variable display under a predetermined condition is the same identification information as the stop identification information Identification information switching means for switching to (symbol switching determination execution means 221c)
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising:

Here, the meaning of each term in the present invention will be described. The “winning” is a concept including anything that can cause any profit state to the player regardless of whether or not the winning ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls 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. "
The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols). `` Game content decision random number ''
Is a random number for determining some game content in a pachinko gaming machine, for example,
“Winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “special symbol determination random numbers” for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, etc. Can be mentioned. Note that it is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the variation mode, the contents of the stop 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” means not only when the display content of the identification information is determined directly using the game content determination random number but also other identifications determined using the game content determination random number. This includes the case where the display content of identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) is determined based on the display content of information (for example, a special symbol). "Determining whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode" is not only when directly determining whether or not the identification information is in a predetermined mode,
When the identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) and other identification information (for example, a special symbol) are synchronized, the identification is indirectly performed by determining whether the other identification information is in a specific mode. This includes a case where it is determined whether or not the information is in a predetermined mode.

According to the present invention (1), the player can quickly confirm the attribute of the identification information determined internally based on his / her own intention without waiting for the re-lottery. Further, the player can effectively eliminate the re-variation that causes a high degree of tension based on his / her own intention.

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, the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG.
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. A game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail is formed on the game board, and a special symbol display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol and the like, a decorative symbol, and the like are displayed on the game region 1. An identification information display unit 14 including a decorative symbol display unit 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a game ball that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game A large winning opening 12 that can be changed into an “open state” in which a game ball is likely to flow in and a “closed state” in which a game ball cannot flow in, and an out port for discharging a hit ball that has not been won in any of the winning holes out of the game area 20 is provided. Furthermore, a handle 10 connected to a game ball launching device that can continuously or stepwise change the firing strength when launching a game ball to the game area is installed at the lower right of the front frame. Further, on the left part of the upper plate, a sub input button 19 for giving a symbol switching instruction that can be pressed by the player.
Is installed.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control device (main board) 100 that performs control directly related to the player's profits, and various kinds of decorative symbol display portions 14b that provide the game content with interest. Display control device (sub-board) 200 for directing, prize ball payout mechanism 19 (prize ball tank 19a)
, A prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 18 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 control device 100 is equipped with various peripheral devices, that is, a normal electric accessory, and a start winning port 11 to which a sensor that emits a winning signal when a game ball is won is attached. Is in the closed state, but in the special game state, it is electrically connected to the special winning opening 12, the special symbol display unit 14a, the display control device 200, the prize ball payout device 18, and various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps). It is connected to the. Of the identification information display unit 14, the special symbol display unit 14a is connected to the main control device 100 so as to be able to transmit information, and the decorative symbol display unit 14b is connected to be able to transmit information to the display control device 200 described later. Has been. That is, the special symbol display unit 14 a is controlled by the main control device 100, and the decorative symbol display unit 14 b is controlled by the display control device 200. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

First, after the main controller 100 changes the special symbol for a predetermined time on the special symbol display unit 14a and the special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Special symbol display control means 120 for performing stop display control, current gaming state {for example, special gaming state, state relating to lottery probability related to special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state)} and various The game state temporary storage means 150 for temporarily storing the flag on / off state, and all information necessary for display control on the display control device 200 side {
For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (success, miss), information on fluctuation mode (
For example, the information transmission means 170 for transmitting a change time), a special game start signal, state information, end signal, etc.}, and whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a predetermined mode and a predetermined mode In the case of, the special game transition determination execution means 180 for executing the special game of opening the special winning opening 12 under predetermined conditions, and the game to various winning openings including the start winning opening 11 and the like Prize ball payout control means 190 for controlling the prize ball payout device 18 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of the ball.

Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is based on the start winning opening winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning opening 11 and the game content based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 11. Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 that determines whether or not to acquire a determined random number, and acquires 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; When the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, the hold information temporary storage determination execution unit 113 for storing the random number in the hold information temporary storage unit 113a, and the special symbol based on the game content determination random number And a symbol content determining means 114 for determining a variation pattern (variation time, etc.). Here, the hold information temporary storage determination execution means 113 has a hold information temporary storage means 113a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order, which can store up to four. Furthermore, the symbol content determining means 114
Is a symbol content determination winning table 114a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode.
The table 114a has various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → low probability winning table 114a1, probability variation game → high probability winning table 114a2).

The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time according to the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 further includes a timer 121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

Next, peripheral devices in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, as described above, the identification information display unit 14 performs the special symbol change display and stop display based on the instruction from the main control device 100, and also the special symbol display unit 14 that notifies the current hold information.
a and a decorative symbol display that displays various effects that are not directly related to the transition to the special game, including display of a variation and stop display of the decorative symbol and a display during the special game based on an instruction from the display control device 200 described later. Part 14b. The display control device 200 is connected to the sub input button 16 related to the symbol switching instruction so that information can be transmitted. Hereinafter, the display control apparatus 200 according to the best mode will be described in detail.

The display control device 200 displays display information from the main control device 100 side (for example, stop symbol type, symbol variation time and symbol attributes (hit symbol, off symbol), symbol variation start timing and fixed display timing information, Display information receiving means 210 for receiving a special game start signal / state information / end signal, etc., operation information receiving means 215 for receiving operation information from the sub input button 16, and a decorative symbol display section 14b. Display control means 220 for controlling all of the display. In addition, although not shown, the display control apparatus 200 includes various means for performing a demonstration display performed in a situation in which the decorative symbol is not varied, a special background display performed in the probability variation game, and the like.

Here, the display information receiving unit 210 has a main-side information temporary storage unit 211 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device 100. The main information temporary storage means 2
The symbol information temporarily stored in 11 is appropriately referred to by various means described later as needed in each process described below.

The display control means 220 is a decorative symbol display control means 221 that controls display of decorative symbols.
It has further. Here, the decorative symbol display control means 221 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side, the decorative symbol display content determination means 221a for determining the decorative symbol variation mode and the stop symbol, and the decorative symbol variation mode. Decorative symbol variation mode related information storage unit 221b in which data and the like are stored, and symbol switching determination execution unit for determining whether or not to perform display control for switching a symbol that is changing to a predetermined symbol under a predetermined condition 221c and symbol variation information temporary storage means 221d for temporarily storing information on symbol variation (for example, stop symbol, symbol switching timing, various flag information). Here, the decorative symbol display content determination means 221a further includes a variation content determination table 221a1 that is referred to when the variation content is determined. Further, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c determines at which timing during symbol change the symbol switching is performed, and at the same time the symbol switching content determination means 221c1 for determining the switching symbol, and measures the symbol switching timing. The timer 221c2 is further provided.

Here, referring to FIG. 11, the above-described decorative design variation mode related information storage unit 221b.
Will be described. In the present best mode, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, there are five types of variation modes. However, the content of the variation modes and the stop order are not limited to these modes.
In the decorative symbol variation mode related information storage unit 221b, in addition to storing image data of five types of variation modes, various pieces of information are stored for each of these variation modes. Specifically, the reliability of the variation mode, the stop time T1 of the first symbol (left symbol), the second symbol (middle symbol)
The stop time T2, the stop time T3 of the third symbol (right symbol), and the variation time (Tsum) are stored. In addition, the stop time regarding the 1st symbol to the 3rd symbol is the state in which the symbol in the fluctuation state is temporarily stopped {not in a complete stop state but in a visually stopped state (swing fluctuation state)}
Refers to the time until. For example, the variation mode 4 is a reach variation mode (reliability: 60%) with a very high reliability. The left symbol pauses 5 seconds after the symbol variation start, and then 2 seconds (from the symbol variation start 7 After a second), the middle symbol pauses and enters the reach state. Then, 18 seconds after the right symbol starts slow fluctuation and enters the reach state (25
After a second), the right symbol pauses. Then, after these three symbols remain in a paused state and continue to fluctuate for 5 seconds, a confirmed symbol is displayed (30 seconds after the start of symbol variation).

Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 100 includes a first type special game determination random number acquisition process 100 related to game content determination random number acquisition,
Based on the game content determination random number, it is determined whether or not special game transfer is possible, and at the same time, the first type special game transfer determination / special symbol display processing 200 for determining the display content of the special symbol (variation mode / stop symbol), and the special winning opening 12 are predetermined. The first type special game execution process 300 that is opened under the conditions and the prize ball payout process 400 that performs the prize ball payout control process based on the winning of the game balls to the various winning openings 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 400 is one of the winning mouths (
When a winning prize opening, a big prize winning opening, etc.) are won, the prize ball payout control means 190 is connected to the prize ball payout device 18.
In response to this, the prize ball payout device 18 pays out the number of prize balls as received. The first type special game determination random number acquisition process 100 will be described in detail below. In the process of the best mode, when a transition is made to another process in the middle of a certain process (a situation where it has not been finished) and it is necessary to return to the middle of the process after the other process is finished, In order to ensure that the process returns to the middle of the process again after the other process ends, for example, there is a step of generating a flag when the process is shifted from the middle of the process to the other process. However, since the flowchart becomes complicated, in the following flowchart, such a step is omitted in some cases.

Next, the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 100 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, step 1
At 02, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the starting winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 102, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 in step 104
With reference to the hold information temporary storage means 113a, it is determined whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes at step 104, the random number acquisition determination execution means 11 at step 106.
2 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the hold information temporary storage determination execution means 113 obtains the random number together with information on what number hold. Set in the hold information temporary storage means 113a, the next processing (type 1 special game transition decision ・
The process proceeds to the special symbol display process 200). In addition, also when it is No in step 102 and step 104, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 200).

Next, the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 200 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 202, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. If Yes in step 202, the symbol content determining means 114 is determined in step 204.
Is based on the current game state stored in the game state temporary storage means 150, determines a stop symbol for a special symbol based on a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number and a special symbol determination random number), and determines the game content The variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on random numbers (for example, a winning random number and a variation mode determination random number). Then, in step 206, the information transmission means 170 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) relating to the special symbol determined in step 204 to the display control device 200 side.

Next, in step 208, the symbol variation time management means 121 performs a predetermined time (step 2).
The variation time according to the variation mode determined in 04) is set in the timer 121a. In step 210, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a according to the variation mode determined in step 204. Next, step 2
12, the symbol variation time management means 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. If Yes in step 212, in step 214, the information transmitting unit 170 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 216, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a,
Display control of the stop symbol determined in step 204 is performed as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 218, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). In the case of Yes in step 218, in step 220, the special game transition determining means 110 turns on the first type special game execution flag and proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 300). In the case of No in step 212 and also in case of No in step 218, the next process (first type special game execution process 300)
Migrate to

If NO in step 202, the special game transition determining means 110 is determined in step 222.
Determines whether the special symbol is changing. If “Yes” in step 222, the process proceeds to step 212. If No in step 222, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 300).

Next, the first type special game execution process 300 performed on the main controller 100 side according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 302, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the information transmission means 130 transmits a special game start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, step 306 and step 3
At 08, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the first type special game execution flag and turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 312. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 302, in step 310, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the first type special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 310, the process proceeds to step 312. In the case of No in step 310,
The special game transition determination execution means 180 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 400).

Next, in step 312, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. If Yes in step 312, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 324 without performing the processes in steps 314 to 322 described in detail below. On the other hand, step 31
2 is No, that is, when it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 314,
The special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30
Seconds). Next, in step 316, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 318, the special game transition determination execution means 18 is executed.
0 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds stored in the round number counter is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 320, the special game transition determination execution means 18
0 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 322, the special game transition determination execution means 180 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 324.

Next, in step 324, the information transmission means 170 transmits the current gaming state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the display control device 200 side. In step 326, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the winning ball counter to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. Y in step 326
In the case of es, the process proceeds to step 330. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 326, in step 328, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the timer to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 328, the process proceeds to step 330, and N
In the case of o, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 400).

Next, in step 330, the special game transition determination execution means 180 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 332, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 334, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the round number counter to determine whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 334, in step 336, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the first type special game execution continuation flag. Then, step 338
Then, the information transmission means 170 transmits a special game end signal to the display control apparatus 200 side, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 400). Even in the case of No in step 334, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 400).

Next, various processes performed by the display control apparatus 200 will be described. First, the display control device 2
00 is performing various image display processes in the non-gaming state, in the low probability lottery state (in the normal gaming state), in the high probability lottery state (in the probability variation gaming state), and in the special gaming state. . Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the decorative symbol display content determination / display control processing 1100 executed in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state in these processes will be described in detail.

First, in step 1102, the decorative symbol display control unit 221 refers to the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 221d and determines whether or not the display continuation flag is currently off. Step 1
If Yes in 102, in step 1104, the decorative symbol display control means 221 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 211 and determines whether or not the symbol information has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 1104, the decoration symbol display content determination means 221a is stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 211 in step 1106.
Based on the symbol information from the 0 side, the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined with reference to the variation content determination table 221a1. Next, in step 1108, the symbol switching determination execution means 22 is performed.
1c determines whether or not the variation mode determined in step 1106 is a reach variation mode. In the case of Yes in step 1108, the symbol switching timing and the switching symbol are determined in steps 1200 and 1300. Next, in step 1112, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c starts the timer 221c2. Next, in step 1114, the decorative symbol display control means 221 starts variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display unit 14b in accordance with the content determined in step 1106. In step 1115, the symbol switching determination execution unit 221c refers to the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 221d and determines whether or not the switching flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1115, in step 1116, the symbol switching determination execution unit 221 c determines whether or not the operation information receiving unit 215 has received the operation information from the sub input button 16. In the case of Yes in step 1116, in steps 1120 and 1121, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c is in a temporarily stopped state from one to three.
The symbols are replaced with the switching symbols stored in the symbol variation information temporary storage means 221d, and the switching flag is turned off. On the other hand, if No at step 1116, step 11
At 18, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c determines whether or not the symbol switching timing has been reached with reference to the timer 221c2 based on the switching timing information stored in the symbol variation information temporary storage means 221d. Even in the case of Yes in step 1118, in step 1120,
The symbol switching determination execution means 221c replaces one to three symbols in the paused state with the switching symbol stored in the symbol variation information temporary storage means 221d. Then, step 1122
Thus, the decorative symbol display control means 221 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 211 and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control device 100 side. Y in step 1122
In the case of es, in step 1124, the decorative symbol display control means 221
In accordance with the determination in step 6, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. Then, step 1126
Then, the decorative symbol display control means 221 turns off the display continuation flag and proceeds to the next processing.

If No in step 1102, the process proceeds to step 1116. Further, in the case of No in step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process. If NO in step 1108, the process proceeds to step 1114. Further, if No in step 1115, step 1
122. And in the case of No in step 1118 and step 1122,
In step 1128, the decorative symbol display control means 221 turns on the display continuation flag, and proceeds to the next process.

Next, the symbol switching timing determination processing 1200 that is a subroutine in the decorative symbol display content determination / display control processing 1100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the symbol change content determining unit 221c1 refers to the decorative symbol variation mode related information storage unit 221b (see FIG. 11), and the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 2 is used.
The information (the reliability P, the first symbol stop time T1, the second symbol stop time T2, the third symbol stop time T3, the symbol variation time Tsum) stored in 21d is acquired. Next, in step 1204, the symbol switching content determination unit 221c1 determines whether or not the reliability P is 100%. In the case of Yes in Step 1204, in Step 1206, the symbol switching content determination means 221c1 selects a time that is not less than the third symbol stop time T3 and not more than the symbol variation time Tsum as the switching time Tc, and proceeds to Step 1214. To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1204, in step 1208, the symbol switching content determination unit 221c1 determines whether or not the reliability P is 50% or more. In the case of Yes in step 1208, in step 1210, the symbol switching content determining means 221c1 selects a time that is not less than the second symbol stop time T2 and less than the third symbol stop time T3 as the switching time Tc. The process proceeds to 1214. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1208, in step 1212, the symbol switching content determination means 221c1 selects a time that is not less than the stop time T1 of the first symbol and less than the stop time T2 of the second symbol as the switching time Tc. , The process proceeds to step 1214. In step 1214, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c
Stores the switching time Tc in the symbol variation information temporary storage means 221d, and proceeds to the next processing (switching symbol determination processing 1300). Thus, according to the reliability of a fluctuation aspect, it is comprised so that switching may be performed in the latter half of a fluctuation aspect, so that reliability is high.

Next, a switching symbol determination process 1300 that is a subroutine in the decorative symbol display content determination / display control process 1100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step 1302, the symbol switching content determination unit 221c1 refers to the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 221d and determines whether or not the stop symbol is a winning symbol. Step 130
If the answer is Yes, the symbol switching content determination means 221c1 determines whether or not the first stop symbol (reach symbol) is different from the stop symbol in step 1304. Yes in step 1304
In this case, in step 1306, the symbol switching content determination unit 221c1 sets the same symbol as the stopped symbol (determined symbol) in the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 221d as the temporary symbol switching symbol, and proceeds to step 1310. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1302, in step 1308, the symbol switching content determination unit 221c1 determines the switching symbol of the temporary stop symbol by lottery, sets the symbol in the symbol variation information temporary storage unit 221d, and in step 1310 Transition. In step 1310, the symbol switching determination execution means 221c turns on the switching flag and proceeds to the next processing (step 1112). If the answer is No in step 1304, there is no need to set the switching symbol, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 1112).

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, this figure will be briefly explained. The topmost “button operation 1”
~ "Button operation 3" and "switching time" mean that the button operation was performed by the player at the timing indicated by these arrows or the switching time was reached. In this timing chart, the case where “variation mode 4” (see FIG. 11) is selected as the variation mode and the stop symbol (determined symbol) is the winning symbol (“777”) will be described as an example.

First, a conventional symbol variation example will be described. First, after the start of symbol variation, the first symbol stops at “2” after T1 seconds. Then, the second symbol also stops at “2” T2 seconds after the symbol variation, and reaches a reach state. After that, after T3 seconds from the symbol change, the third symbol also stops at “2”. As a result,
The jackpot is finalized. Then, all the symbols start to change again in a state where the three symbols are aligned with the same number, and completely stop at “777” after Tsum seconds from the symbol change.

Next, an example in which symbols are switched based on reaching the switching time will be described. First, after the start of symbol variation, the first symbol stops at “2” after T1 seconds. Then, the second symbol also stops at “2” T2 seconds after the symbol variation, and reaches a reach state. Thereafter, when the switching time (T2 ≦ Tc <T3) is reached, the first symbol and the second symbol are switched to “7”, so that the reach variation of “2” changes to the reach variation of “7”. The third symbol also stops at “7” T3 seconds after the symbol variation, and as a result, the jackpot is determined. Then, the three symbols are shaken and fluctuated for a while in a state where the three symbols are aligned at “777”, and completely stop at “777” after Tsum seconds from the symbol variation.

Next, an example in which symbols are switched based on button operations will be described. First, a case where the button operation is performed from the symbol variation to the first symbol stop (T1) (button operation 1) will be described. First, after the symbol variation starts, the player performs a button operation. As a result, “7” instead of “2” stops as the first symbol after T1 seconds. Then, the second symbol also stops at “7” after T2 seconds from the symbol variation, and reaches a reach state. And after T3 seconds from the symbol change, the third symbol is “
7 "and as a result, the jackpot is confirmed. Then, the three symbols are shaken and fluctuated for a while in a state where the three symbols are aligned at “777”, and completely stop at “777” after Tsum seconds from the symbol variation.

Next, a case where the button operation is performed between the first symbol stop (T1) and the second symbol stop (T2) will be described (button operation 2). First, “2” as the first symbol stops after T1 seconds after the symbol variation starts. Thereafter, the player performs a button operation. As a result, the first symbol stopped at “2” is switched to “7”. Then, the second symbol also stops at “7” after T2 seconds from the symbol variation, and reaches a reach state. And the third symbol is also “7” T3 seconds after the symbol change.
As a result, the jackpot is confirmed. Then, the three symbols are shaken and fluctuated for a while in a state where the three symbols are aligned at “777”, and completely stop at “777” after Tsum seconds from the symbol variation.

Finally, a case where the button operation is performed after the second symbol stop (T2) and before the third symbol stop (T3) (button operation 3) will be described. First, “2” as the first symbol stops after T1 seconds after the symbol variation starts. Then, the second symbol also stops at “2” T2 seconds after the symbol variation, and reaches a reach state. Thereafter, the player performs a button operation. As a result, the first symbol and the second symbol stopped at “2” are switched to “7”. The third symbol also stops at “7” T3 seconds after the symbol variation, and as a result, the jackpot is determined. And the three symbols are “77”
7 "swings and fluctuates for a while, and stops completely at" 777 "after Tsum seconds from the symbol fluctuation. For reference, FIG. 13 shows an example of a case of loss.

According to this best mode, even if it is the first model, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the transition to the special game from the variation content, and increase the expectation for the transition from the variation content to the special game without performing a flashy performance. There is an effect that it can be.

Furthermore, the player can easily predict the degree of expectation of the variation mode only by paying attention to the switching time.

Furthermore, the player can quickly confirm the attribute of the identification information determined internally based on his / her own intention without waiting for the re-lottery. Further, the player can effectively eliminate the re-variation that causes a high degree of tension based on his / her own intention.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination / special symbol display 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 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. 8 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination / display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the symbol switching timing determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the switching symbol determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram conceptually showing the storage contents of the decorative symbol variation mode related information storage means in the display control device. FIG. 12 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (in the case of winning). FIG. 13 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (in the case of a loss).

11 Start winning opening 12 Large winning opening 16 Sub input button 14b Decoration symbol display unit 112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 180 Special game transition determination execution means 221 Decoration symbol display control means 221a Decoration symbol display content determination means 221c Symbol switching determination execution means 221c1 Symbol switching content determination means

Claims (1)

A start winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A variable winning opening that can take an open state where the game ball is easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win,
An identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of identification information;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening,
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 receiving the determination content by the identification information display content determination means, and controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section according to the variation mode;
It is determined whether or not the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, and if it is in the predetermined mode, a special game transition determination for determining transition to a special game in which the variable winning opening is changed to a state advantageous to the player Means,
A pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing the special game and input means operable by a player.

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