JP2012110729A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means capable of avoiding an inconsistency to the minimum between a reservation display reflected from a look-ahead result and an actual result in a Pachinko game machine of a type reflecting the look-ahead result on the reservation display after reading ahead the reserved balls (reservation contents) temporarily stored.SOLUTION: When a sub-control part side receives information on a first random number obtained by a main control part, previously determines a notice performance in drawing is determined based on the information (that is, a sub-notice performance is selected in drawing when prize is won), while a display mode of the reservation display can be changed based on the determined notice performance.

Description

  The present invention is a type that acquires a game content determination random number when a game ball enters a start opening, determines a game content based on the random number, and determines and executes the game content (results of success / failure, identification information display effect content, etc.). With regard to pachinko gaming machines, in particular, when the display permission is not down, the game has a holding function (holding ball function) for temporarily storing the game content determination random number and the like, and the holding ball is digested with the result of the holding ball The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can be informed and suggested to a player before the game.

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

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, the notice effect is one of them, and a specific character or the like is displayed between the start of the symbol change and the stop of the symbol (typically, from the start of the symbol change to the reach state). It is an effect to display in advance that there is a high possibility of developing into a reach, a possibility of developing into a super reach, and a high probability of winning a jackpot. This notice effect includes the contents of the “predicted change notice effect” for notifying or suggesting a big hit in the change and the content of the reserved ball (pending random value) that has not yet been approved for symbol change. If there is a holding ball that has a high probability of winning a big hit, it will be announced or suggested that the jackpot will be announced or suggested in the pattern change that is digested before the holding ball with a high probability of winning the big hit. "Direction" exists.

  Here, the issues when making a hold prefetch notice are the time when a hold with a high probability of jackpot is obtained and the hold notice is made, and when the hold with a high probability of jackpot is actually digested. This is when the situation has changed. This case will be described in the following four ways.

(Type 1 to notify when displaying decorative pattern changes: Determines whether or not prior notice is allowed based on the result)
The first is a type in which when a random number related to a jackpot is acquired, a highly reliable notice display is executed in the event of a decorative symbol change performed after the random number is acquired. As a more specific example, in a situation where the number of reserved balls is two, if a holding ball related to a jackpot is further added while the decorative design is changing, the change of that time is executed after the end. Step-up notices (for example, when there is a change related to the first reserved ball) in all of the decorative symbol variations (that is, two previously held balls + fluctuation of the reserved ball related to the jackpot) Displays "Reliability 10%" → In the case of changes related to the second reserved ball, displays "Reliability 50%" → Change of the change related to the third reserved ball (“Reliability 100%” is displayed). Here, the case where the above-mentioned circumstances change in this type means that there is a hold on another jackpot before the “hold on big jackpot” subject to the notice display, and the hold on the other jackpot is exhausted. As a result, the game is shifted to a special game, and the game state is changed after the special game. Specifically, the jackpot random number values at the time of the probability variation game are “0001 to 0015 (shift to normal game after the jackpot), 0016 to 0030 (shift to the probability variation after the jackpot)”, and the jackpot random number value at the normal game is “0001 to 0002 (shift to normal game after jackpot), 0003 to 0004 (shift to probability change after jackpot)”. Then, it is assumed that the random value “0010” related to the jackpot is acquired at the time of the probability variation game (this is “holding related to the jackpot” which is a target of the notice display). However, if the jackpot random number “0002” at the time of the probability variation game exists before the random number value related to the jackpot is obtained, the random number value “0002” that is the target of the notice display is already consumed. Since the random value “0010” is not a hit, there is a discrepancy between the notice made based on the random value “0010” and the actual result.

(Type 2 for notifying when displaying decorative pattern variation: Determines whether or not advance notice should be made based on highly reliable variation mode)
The second type is a type in which when a random number related to a highly reliable variation mode is acquired, a highly reliable notice display is executed in the case of decorative symbol variation performed after the random number is acquired. As a more specific example, in the situation where the number of reserved balls is two, a reserved ball according to a highly reliable variation mode (for example, reliability is 80%) is further added while the decorative symbol is changing In the case where the change is made, a notice is given that there is a possibility that a high-reliability change display may be made after several rotations for the above-described two reserved balls executed after the end of the change of the time. Here, the case where the circumstances described above change in this type is a case where the referenced variation mode table changes due to the variation in the number of reserved balls. Specifically, the random numbers related to the fluctuation mode of 80% reliability with the number of reserved balls 0 to 2 in the normal game are “0001 to 0003 (reference table when lost)”, 0001 to 0030 (hit reference table) ””, And the random number values related to the fluctuation mode of 80% reliability with the number of reserved balls 3 are “0001 to 0002 (reference table when lost)” and 0001 to 0030 (reference table when hit) ” It is assumed that the random number value related to the variation mode of 80% reliability in Equation 4 is “0001 (Lookup reference table)”, 0001 to 0030 (Hit reference table). Then, it is assumed that the random value “0003” related to the variation mode is acquired in a situation where the number of reserved balls at the time of the normal game is two (this is “holding related to high reliability” which is a target of the notice display). However, if the number of held balls is 4 at the time when the hold related to the high reliability is consumed, as described above, the random value “0003” is no longer a random value related to a variation mode with a reliability of 80%. However, since there is no longer any situation, a discrepancy occurs between the notice made based on the random number “0003” and the actual result.

  Here, for these types that are notified in advance at the time of decorative symbol variation display, it is a direct indication or suggestion that the retention subject to the pre-reading is related to the win or the high-reliability variation mode. Instead, the notice display is executed when the decorative symbols change related to the previous hold, which is executed before the reservation of the hold that is the target of the hold prefetching. Therefore, even if the situation has changed at the time of digestion of the hold that has been subject to hold prefetching, although there is a sense of incongruity that the notice display was made when the decorative pattern changed earlier, As for the subject hold, even if the situation is changed, the production may be performed indefinitely (since there is no notification that the hold is a hit or high reliability).

(Type to notify when hold is stored: Type 1: Decide whether or not to notify based on result)
The third type is a type in which, when a random number related to a jackpot is acquired, the hold display is displayed as a mode different from normal when the random number is acquired. According to the above example, in the situation where the number of reserved balls is two, when a holding ball related to jackpot is further added while the decorative design is changing, the normal holding display mode is “white sphere”. Assuming that the hold display mode related to the jackpot is “red sphere”, the hold display is made in the order of “white sphere”, “white sphere”, and “red sphere”. Here, the case where the above-mentioned circumstances change in this type is the same as the above-mentioned “Type of advance notice at the time of decorative symbol variation display 1: Decide whether or not advance notice / content is determined based on result of success / failure”.

(Type 2 for notifying when the hold is stored: Decide whether or not to notify based on the highly reliable variation mode)
Fourth, when a random number related to a highly reliable variation mode is acquired, the hold display is displayed as a mode different from normal when the random number is acquired. According to the above example, in the situation where the number of reserved balls is two, a reserved ball according to a highly reliable variation mode (for example, reliability is 80%) is further added while the decorative symbol is changing. When the normal hold display mode is “white sphere” and the hold display mode related to the highly reliable variation mode is “blue sphere”, “white sphere”, “white sphere”, “blue sphere” Is displayed in the order of "". Here, the case where the above-mentioned circumstances change in this type is the same as the above-mentioned “Type 2 for notifying at the time of decorative symbol variation display: Deciding whether or not to be notified / content based on highly reliable variation mode”.

  Here, for those types that are notified when the hold is temporarily stored, the hold contents are notified in advance in the form of a special hold display at the same time as the hold is held. It is directly displayed or suggested that it is related to the above or related to a highly reliable variation mode. Therefore, if the situation changes at the time when the hold that has been subject to hold prefetching is digested, there will be a discrepancy between the notice display related to the hold and the actual result, and the player will be very uncomfortable. Will be given.

JP 2005-261474 A JP2004-290254 JP-A-2005-441 JP2004-202048 JP 2004-187702 A

  Therefore, the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine of a type that prefetches a temporarily stored holding ball (holding content) and reflects the prefetching result on the holding display, and actually displays the holding display reflected as a result of the prefetching. It is an object of the present invention to provide means capable of avoiding as much as possible the occurrence of a situation in which a flaw occurs between the above results.

The present invention (1)
A starting entrance (a special drawing starting port 2110) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol),
Variable prize opening (big prize opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state,
First random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a first random number based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance (special figure start opening 2110);
If the first identification information variation start condition is not satisfied at the time of obtaining the first random number, the first random number is temporarily stored in the order of entry until the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, up to a predetermined number. Holding means (special drawing holding means 1131),
When the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the first random number in the order in the holding unit (special drawing holding unit 1131) and the first random number in the holding unit (special drawing holding unit 1131) are temporarily stored. First identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141) for determining the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the number of the first random numbers;
Provided in correspondence with the number of the first random numbers referred to by the first identification information display content determination means (special graphic content determination means 1141) when determining the display content of the first identification information (special symbol). A plurality of first identification information display content determination reference tables,
Stop after variably displaying the first identification information (special symbol) according to the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determining unit (special symbol content determining unit 1141) First identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151) for controlling the identification information to be displayed on the first identification information display section (special drawing display section 2131);
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, a special game transition determination is performed to determine whether to shift to the special gaming state in which the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) is open. When the means (condition determination means 1171) and the special game transition determination means (condition determination means 1171) determine to shift to the special game state, the special game for opening the variable prize opening (big prize opening 2120) is opened. Special game execution means for executing (special game execution means 1173)
The main game department (main board) that manages
A second identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (decorative symbol),
Based on the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (special symbol content determination unit 1141), the display content of the second identification information (decorative symbol) is determined. Two identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1),
Based on the display content determined by the second identification information display content determining means (drawing display content determining means 2152a-1), the second identification information (drawing display portion 2141) is used to display the second identification information ( Second identification information display control means (decoration pattern display control means 2152a) for controlling display of the decoration symbol),
Hold identification information display means (drawing hold display unit 2142) capable of displaying the number of the first random numbers temporarily stored in the hold means (special drawing hold means 1131) as the same number of hold identification information. ),
When the first random number is temporarily stored in the holding means (special drawing holding means 1131), it corresponds to the temporarily stored first random number on the holding identification information display means (drawing hold display unit 2142). Holding identification information display control means (illustration holding information display control means 2152b) for controlling to execute the display of the holding identification information.
A notice output unit (effect display device 2140) in which a notice to suggest or notify the display content of the second identification information (decorative symbol) is executed;
Predictive availability / content determination means (predictability / content determination means 2152d-2) for determining the availability and content of the advance notice,
Preliminary output control means (preliminary display control means 2152d) for controlling the advance notice output section to output the notice determined by the notice content determination means (presence availability / content decision means 2152d-2).
In a pachinko gaming machine that has a sub-game unit (sub-board) that manages
The notice availability / content determination means (notification availability / content determination means 2152d-2)
When information on the first random number temporarily stored in the holding means (special drawing holding means 1131) is received from the main game unit (main board) side, based on the first random number related to the information received this time Prior notice propriety / content predetermining means (predictive propriety / content predetermining means 2152d-) for preliminarily determining the propriety and contents of the advance notice when the second identification information (decorative symbol) is changed 2-2),
Prior notice propriety / content predetermination means for preliminarily storing the matters determined by the advance notice propriety / content predetermination means (preliminary availability / content predetermination means 2152d-2-2) Temporary storage means 2152d-2-3),
The notice output control means (notice display control means 2152d) corresponds to the first random number in the order in the hold means (special figure hold means 1131) when the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied. Based on the decision items temporarily stored in the advance notice availability / content prior decision matter temporary storage means (notice availability / content advance decision temporary storage means 2152d-2-3), the advance notice output unit (effect display device 2140). ) Control the notice output above,
The hold identification information display control means (drawing hold information display control means 2152b)
When the information regarding the first random number temporarily stored in the holding means (special drawing holding means 1131) is received from the main game unit (main board) side, the advance notice availability / contents based on the information received this time Based on the availability and content of the advance notice determined by the advance decision means (pre-decision availability / content advance decision means 2152d-2-2), the hold information display section (drawing hold display section 2132) corresponding to the information received this time ) Hold identification information display content determination means for determining the content of the hold identification information displayed above (drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2)
It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having.

According to the present invention (2), the notice availability / content determination means (notification availability / content determination means 2152d-2)
A plurality of notice availability / content determination reference tables (notification availability / content determination table 2152d-2-) provided corresponding to the number of the first random numbers, which are referred to when determining the availability and contents of the advance notice. 1)
In addition,
When the advance notice availability / content prior decision means (notice availability / content advance decision means 2152d-2-2) determines the advance notice availability and content, the first random number is stored in the hold means (special figure hold means 1131). Regardless of the number temporarily stored therein, one of the plurality of notice availability / content determination reference tables (notification availability / content determination table 2152d-2-1) is a predetermined advance notice availability / content determination. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) refers to a reference table.

  According to the present invention (3), the notice availability / content determination means (notification availability / content decision means 2152d-2) uses the first random number temporarily stored in the reservation means (special figure reservation means 1131). , Whether or not the advance notice is to be made and the contents to be decided on the first random number are temporarily stored in the temporary storage means for advance notice / contents to be previously decided (content advance decision to be made / predetermined matters to be temporarily stored means 2152d-2-3). Even if the predetermined condition is satisfied even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the advance notice availability / content predetermined matter temporary storage means (presence acceptability / content predetermined matter temporary storage means 2152d-2- The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2), wherein the content of 3) is rewritten into the determined matters.

  In the present invention (4), the hold identification information display content determining means (drawing hold display content determining means 2152b-2) relates to the first random number temporarily stored in the hold means (special drawing hold means 1131). When the information is received from the main game unit (from the main board 9 side, the content of the hold identification information displayed on the hold information display unit (the drawing hold display unit 2142) is displayed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The prior notice availability / content determination means (notification availability / content determination means 2152d-2) is determined by the hold identification information display content determination means (drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2). Based on the content of the identification information, whether or not the advance notice is determined and the content is determined and the advance notice / content pre-determined matter temporary storage means (pre-schedule availability / content pre-determined matter temporary storage means Temporarily stored in the 152d-2-3), which is the invention (1) to (3) any one of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “entered ball” includes not only a winning game in which a winning ball is paid out but also a “through chucker” in which no winning ball is paid out. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, normal symbols, blank symbols). . The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, a so-called “ “Basic random numbers”, specifically, “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, “Design symbols for determining the stop symbol” “Decided random number”, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, 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. In addition, in the claims and in the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of a random number or a plurality of random numbers. Random numbers acquired by a single entry into the ball are referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number ... Called random numbers). Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The “identification information variation start condition” indicates, for example, that the previous identification information variation is not being executed or is not in a special game. “Order of entry” means literally the order of entry in the case of 1 type single machine and 1 type 1 type multi-function machine (especially, the first order type multi-function type). In the case of (type in which one type of hold is digested in preference to the other type of hold)}, the order of entry is not related to the other, and the order of entry is only for each side. . “The plurality of first identification information display content determination reference tables provided corresponding to the number of the first random numbers” includes the number of first random numbers and the number of reference tables for determining the first identification information display contents. May not necessarily correspond one-to-one, and for example, a correspondence such as 5 to 3 (for example, hold 0 to 2: first table, hold 3: second table, hold 4: third table) That's fine. “Preliminary output” refers to all outputs through the five senses (for example, sight of letters, images, moving images, etc., hearing of sounds, music, etc., tactile sense, such as vibration).

  According to the present invention (1), when the sub-control unit receives information on the first random number acquired by the main control unit, a preliminary announcement effect is determined in advance by lottery based on the information (ie, sub The notice display is selected at the time of winning) and the display form of the hold display can be changed on the basis of the determined notice effect. There is an effect of not causing a problem, that is, a situation in which a flaw occurs between the hold display reflected as a result of the prefetching and the actual result. More specifically, in the conventional machine, the hold display is made based on the result of the success / failure and the variation mode. Here, even if the random number is won at the time when the random number is acquired, the random number existing before that is also won and the gaming state is changed. In such a case, when the gaming state changes due to the non-priority side holding in the type) and the winning side wins, the winning may be unwinned under this changed gaming state. Furthermore, even if it is super reach at the time of acquiring the random number, if the reserved ball reaches the upper limit at the time of digesting the random number and becomes a so-called super shortened state, Then, super reach may become normal lose reach. In these cases, when the random number is acquired, the random number will be digested even if a special hold notice (pending notice that the winner has been won, hold notice that super reach will be displayed) is implemented. In some cases, the noticed content is not executed. Under such circumstances, the present invention (1) focused on factors that must be changed due to subsequent changes in circumstances such as “results of success / failure” and “variation modes” (both on the main side) It is a factor that does not necessarily need to be changed due to subsequent changes in circumstances, because it is not completely compatible with the results of the success / failure and the variation time) (corresponding to the results of the success / failure on the main side and the variation time) You do n’t have to). In addition, when the random number is acquired, whether or not the notice content is determined and the content is determined, and the hold display is performed based on the determined content. Since the notice display can be made, it is possible to avoid as much as possible the occurrence of a flaw between the hold display reflected as a result of the pre-reading and the actual result. In addition, the hold notice in the conventional machine is executed in association with the result of the determination or the change mode (or change time) determined on the main side as described above. Therefore, when the main side does not select winning or long-term fluctuation, there is an aspect that depends on the player's pull as a result of the suspension notice not being displayed on the sub side. On the other hand, according to the present invention (1), since the holding notice is executed in association with an element that can be arbitrarily determined on the sub-side called “notice”, the player's reference is determined based on the judgment on the sub-side. There is also an effect that it is possible to display a hold notice that does not depend on the display. Furthermore, in recent gaming machines, various notices (for example, group notice, background change, step-up notice) displayed during the change are more correlated with the jackpot reliability than the selected change mode. Therefore, under such circumstances, according to the present invention (1), there is also an effect that it is possible to provide a hold notice display linked to the actual jackpot reliability.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effect, the previous machine is configured such that the availability and the content of the advance notice are different when the number of reserved balls is different even when the same random number is obtained. The frequency varies (that is, the appearance frequency is affected by the player's pull) and it is difficult to control the appearance frequency. In the present invention, however, it is always possible to refer to a fixed table regardless of the number of holds. Since it is configured to determine whether or not a notice is available, the possibility and contents of the notice and the appearance frequency of a special hold notice corresponding to the notice can be intentionally adjusted without depending on the player's pull. There is an effect.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effect, when a situation occurs that causes a discrepancy between the hold display reflected as a result of the prefetching and the actual result (typically when the hold mode changes) ) (For example, if you select a notice with a reliability of 100% and make a hold notice corresponding to the notice, and the winning is not won due to subsequent changes in circumstances) Since the contents of the notice can be rewritten later when the situation that leads to the situation occurs, it is even more likely to cause a situation where there is a discrepancy between the hold indication reflected as a result of the look-ahead and the actual result. There is an effect that can be avoided.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above-described effects, the content of the hold display is determined first, and the notification content is determined in response to the determination content, so that the predetermined notification is not selected for a long period of time. As a result, even if the special hold display is not made for a long time, the special hold display can be executed forcibly, and as a result, the boring state can be avoided for a long time, and the interest of the game is improved. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of advance notice availability / content prior decision processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of initial hold display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flow chart of the notice availability / content / pending display content redetermination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hold display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 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. 22 is a flowchart of the notice display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (screen display example).

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric utility, ordinary Pachinko gaming machines such as machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function)} When applied, it is within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Further, as will be described below, the “main control device 1000” in the best mode corresponds to the “main game section” in the present invention, and the “effect display control means 2150” in the best mode is “sub game”. Part. Here, in this best mode, the board that manages the effect display control means 2150 is configured as one (sub board). For example, the function of the effect display control means 2150 is divided into a sub main board and a sub sub board. May be configured.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111, a special figure starting port electric accessory 2112, and a special figure starting for opening and closing the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112. The mouth electric accessory solenoid 2112a is provided. Here, the special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. Next, the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 changes between a normal state in which a game ball can win the special figure start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2210 is provided with a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2211. Here, the general-purpose start entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general-purpose start entrance 2210, and generates general-use start entrance information that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the special-purpose start-opening electric accessory 2112 of the special-view start opening 2110.

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner. Specifically, the special winning opening 2120 opens and closes the special winning opening winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, the large winning opening electric accessory 2122, and the big winning opening electric combination 2122. And a large prize opening electric accessory solenoid 2122a. Here, the grand prize opening prize detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize opening entry information indicating the entry at the time of the entry. The grand prize opening electrical accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 between a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

  Since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the present best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

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

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol variations held (the number of normal symbol variations not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). Main control device (main board) 1000, presentation display control means (sub board) 2150 for performing display control related to various presentations and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to game contents, An effect display device 2140 that displays an effect that enhances the fun and the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 according to the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening to the winning ball tray 110. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 and the like, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) of the upper ball tray 110 A launching device 232 that launches one ball at a time into the gaming area 120, a launch control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a power source for the pachinko gaming machine A power switch 292, which is a switch for turning on / off, is provided on the rear surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. ing. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information etc., and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes. have.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a special figure to be described later The special figure random number held in the holding means 1131 (the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a) is read, and the result of the determination and the contents of change (whether it is a reach change mode or the change time) are read ahead for all the holds ( Hereinafter, the pre-reading control means 1133 for pre-reading information (referred to as “holding pre-reading information”) and a lottery based on a game content determination random number (winning random number) to be described later are selected. Non-lottery means 1135, symbol content determination means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number, and display for performing control to display variation and stop of each symbol The control means 1150, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110, and a special advantage more advantageous to the player than the normal game Special game control means 1170 for controlling the game, and the determination for which game state the current game state is to be transferred with respect to the main game and the auxiliary game, and the specification for performing the process for changing the game state based on the determination The game control means 1180 and the current game state [for example, the state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state), Separate game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (for example, the number of rounds and the number of winnings) And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing information). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether the gaming ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is granted the symbol variation permission based on the determination result. Whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in the situation where the special symbol change permission is not lowered and the special figure hold means 1131 for holding in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, Based on the determination result, there is a universal figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the temporary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the hold prefetch control means 1133 has a hold prefetch information transmission means 1133a for sending the hold prefetch information to the effect display control means 2150 side. The details of the hold prefetching process will be described later.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure referred to when performing a small hit lottery with respect to a special symbol. And a small bonus lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol, and the special figure content determination lottery table. 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, regarding the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → special game normal game state, probability variation game → special figure probability) Floating game state lottery table, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. There are various winning tables that differ depending on the state (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table).

Here, Table 1 is an example of the special drawing content determination lottery table 1141a. As can be seen from this table, when a random number of lost random numbers is acquired in the normal gaming state, even if the random number value is the same, different variation times can be selected depending on the number of reserved balls when digested. Yes. For example, when “244” is acquired as the random number value of the loss, the “variation time 30-second version” of the variation mode 3 is selected when there are 0 to 2 suspensions and 3 suspensions. When there are four situations, the “variation time 5 second version” of the variation mode 3 is selected. In the best mode, when the same random number is used, the same variation mode ID is selected although the variation time varies depending on the number of reserved balls. Then, on the sub-side that has received the variation mode ID, if the same variation mode ID is selected, the same decoration design variation mode is selected, and then the variation mode is processed for different times depending on the number of reserved balls. Execute. For example, if the full version with a variation time of 30 seconds is composed of the battle effect A (25 seconds) + the battle effect B (5 seconds), the shortened version with the change time of 5 seconds is the battle effect B (5 seconds). ) Only. However, this is only an example, and it goes without saying that different variation IDs may be selected even if they are the same random number.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the special symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, between rounds) Time) and the like in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, special game content determination means 1172, and special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special winning opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition. And special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes related to the special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” refers to, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a special symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. .

  Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extending function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 is information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a normal symbol changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric chew release flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information, and temporary information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing normal symbol (normal symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied) Means 1192b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Display related to effects, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing a special symbol, and a decorative symbol indicating a stop and variable display / displaying the progress of the game during a special game. There is an effect display device 2140 and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 produces effects on the effect display device 2140 based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2152 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2152 is a decorative symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the graphic display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the graphic display of the effect display device 2140. The notice display control means 2152d for controlling all the processes related to the display processing of the notice effect on the part 2141 and the drawing for controlling all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the drawing hold display part 2142 of the effect display device 2140. It has hold information display control means 2152b and effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data relating to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2152a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the notice display control means 2152d, when the special figure random number is newly put on hold, is sent from the hold prefetch information sending means 1133a on the main control device 1000 side, and the hold prefetch information related to the special figure hold (e.g. Information, special symbol variation mode and / or variation time information, stop symbol information, and information on whether or not to shift to a specific game after winning) 2152d-1 and special figure random numbers are held, whether or not to make a notice when the decorative symbols corresponding to each of the held special figure random numbers change, and if so, the contents are decided For which advance notice is permitted / content determination means 2152d-2.

  Here, the hold prefetch information receiving means 2152d-1 is a hold prefetch for temporarily storing the hold prefetch information related to the special figure hold transmitted from the hold prefetch information transmitting means 1133a so that the contents can be recognized for each hold. Information temporary storage means 2152d-1-1 is further provided.

  The notice availability / content determination means 2152d-2 is a notice availability / content decision table that is referred to when deciding whether or not to display a notice when a decorative symbol changes and when making a notice. 2152d-2-1, advance notice availability / content pre-determination means 2152d-2-2 for executing advance notice determination / content determination for each hold, and advance notice availability / content determination result information for each hold for each hold Preliminary availability / content predetermined items temporary storage means 2152d-2-3 for temporary storage are provided.

  Here, Table 2 is an example of a change time calculation table in the notice availability / content determination table 2152d-2-1. Table 3 is an example of a notice availability / content determination table 2152d-2-1. How to use these tables and how to determine whether or not to notify is determined and will be described in detail in the following processing, but will be briefly described for ease of understanding.

(Preliminary determination of whether or not advance notice is available for the new hold at the time of the new hold)
First, when new hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side, when the new hold is digested in the future, whether or not to give a notice in the event of a decorative symbol change based on the new hold The process of temporarily determining the contents is executed. Here, since it is “provisional determination”, if the circumstances change afterwards, such as a change in the number of reserved balls at the time of digestion, the possibility determination / content determination is performed again. Here, at the time of the “provisional decision”, “whisiness information” and “variation mode information (variation mode ID)” are extracted from the hold information. By the way, in the “provisional decision” that is decided immediately after being put on hold, it is considered the worst among the possible candidates for advance notice / content decision so as not to disappoint the player even if the situation changes in the future. To be determined. Specifically, as described above, even with the same variation mode ID, a shorter variation time is selected as the number of reserved balls increases (in simple terms, even with the same variation mode ID, Under the situation where there are few reserved balls, it will be in the reach mode, but under the situation where there are many reserved balls, it will be in the non-reach mode). Therefore, when determining whether or not to notify in the “provisional decision”, the situation where the number of held balls is MAX (that is, hold 4) is positioned as “worst”, and first, the fluctuation mode calculation table shown in Table 2 is used. By using this, the variation time at 4 o'clock of the “variation mode ID” received from the main controller 1000 side is grasped. Next, after obtaining a random number for determining availability / contents and referring to the notification availability / content determination table 2152d-2-1 in Table 3, the provisional availability / content is “provisionally determined”. At this time, in the present best mode, as described above, based on the variation time after grasping the variation time of the “variation mode ID” determined on the main controller 1000 side under the “worst” situation. Are configured to refer to different tables. Specifically, when the fluctuation time under the “worst case” situation is short (less than 6 seconds), it is difficult to make a notice decision, and even if a notice decision is made, only a low-reliability notice is selected. If the fluctuation time under the “worst” situation is slightly longer (6 to 30 seconds), a higher-reliability notice is selected than when the fluctuation time is short (less than 6 seconds). Configured to be able to. Note that the random number for determining whether or not the notice is available / content is a random number obtained in a form independent of the variation mode (special figure variation mode determination random number).

(After “provisional decision”, whether or not advance notice is available for the new hold and re-determination of the content)
As described above, the “provisional decision” of whether or not a notice is to be made for a new hold is determined to be the worst of the possible notice and contents decision candidates. Therefore, except for special cases, the noticeability / contents that should be determined are generally improved due to changes in circumstances. Specifically, as described above, when a certain “variation mode ID” is selected, “provisional determination” is performed based on the variation time (that is, the shortest variation time) of the certain “variation mode ID” at 4 o'clock on hold. Is made. However, for example, when the actual number of balls to be held is 0 to 2 at the time when the reservation is digested, the actually selected variation time can be selected longer than that at the time of holding 4 . For example, when the above-mentioned “variation mode ID = 3” is selected, the “presence / absence / content determination” is executed as “fluctuation time = 5 seconds (hold 4)” in the case of “temporary determination”. When the number of hold is 1 immediately before, “variation time = 30 seconds”, it is possible to display a notice with higher probability and higher reliability in the situation. Therefore, in this best mode, a predetermined timing after “tentatively determined” (in this best mode, an example of holding digestion is illustrated, but not limited to this, any timing after “tentatively determined” (for example, In the case where circumstances change, such as when the hold is temporarily stored, etc.)}, it is configured to determine whether or not the notice is required and the content is redetermined. In this case, at the predetermined timing, after obtaining a random number for redemption / content determination, the redemption / content redetermination process is performed based on the actual number of reserved balls.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b includes a drawing hold information receiving unit 2152b-1 for receiving hold information (for example, hold ball number information) transmitted from the main controller 1000 side, and a drawing hold. Drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 for determining the drawing hold identification information displayed on the display unit 2142, and information regarding the drawing hold identification information determined by the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 The drawing hold display content temporary storage means 2152b-3 for temporarily storing the information. Here, the drawing hold information receiving unit 2152b-1 further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls. Further, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 is used to determine the drawing hold display content determination table 2152b-2-1 and the limiter-time drawing hold display content determination that are referred to when determining the drawing hold identification information. A table 2152b-2-2 is further provided.

Here, Table 4 is an example of the drawing hold display content determination table 2152b-2-1. Thus, in the best mode, the determined notice content and the display mode are assigned in a one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the display mode may be further determined by lottery based on the determined content of the previous notice (for example, the advance notice for causing “fish” to appear is determined). In this case, it may be determined by lottery whether to select “鯛” or “autumn fish” as the display mode). Incidentally, the reliability is in the order of notice D> notice C> notice B> notice A. Thus, the table is referred to when determining the hold display based on the determined notice content. On the other hand, Table 5 is an example of a table 2152b-2-2 for limiter time figure hold display content determination. Here, the table in Table 4 is referred to in a normal state, whereas the table in Table 5 is referred only when a special condition is satisfied. This will be described in detail in the processing column, but if a summary or specific notice is not displayed for a predetermined number of changes (for example, 500 times), the hold display is forcibly determined first, and then based on the hold display. There is a case where a special process of determining the notice content is executed. At this time, the limiter hold display content determination table is referred to.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2150 further controls all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2200 has a special symbol start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start port 2110, and a normal symbol that can display a stop and change display of the normal symbol. Display device 2220.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2140 is connected to be able to transmit information to the effect display control means 2150. . That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2140 is controlled by the effect display control means 2150, respectively. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1350, main controller 1000 executes a hold prefetch control process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the usual figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the usual figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held. Then, in step 1110, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the temporary map hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. The data is transmitted to the means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the common figure content determination means 1142 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game) based on the gaming state. Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. 0 for normal games) based on the gaming state. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110, and also stores in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (special game) is performed. The process proceeds to the content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and performs the display control of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (holding prefetch control processing 1350). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process (holding prefetch control process 1350).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process according to the subroutine of step 1350 in FIG. First, in step 1352, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 determines whether or not a hold prefetch condition is satisfied. Here, the hold prefetching conditions are: (1) when a new game content determination random number is acquired (when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110), (2) the prefetching result is different from the actual result. For example, when it becomes a situation to obtain (for example, when the game state transitions or the number of held balls is different). In addition, in the case of (2), the reason for prefetching the hold is assumed that, for example, when the gaming state is shifted, it is a win in one gaming state but loses even with the same random number in another gaming state, Also, for example, when the number of held balls is different, it is assumed that the number of held balls at the time of pre-reading is reach, but the number of held balls at the start of fluctuation is non-reachable, and the fluctuation time can vary. Because it is done. In the case of Yes in step 1352, in step 1354, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 reads the game content determination random number in all hold temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131 a. Next, in step 1356, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 refers to the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the game state for all holds, and determines whether the special symbol is successful or not. Read ahead. Next, in step 1358, the hold prefetch control means 1133, for all holds, game content determination random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation mode determination random numbers), the success / failure results, the game state, the time-count counter value and the hold ball Based on the numbers, each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a is referred to, and the stop symbol and the variation mode regarding the special symbol are prefetched. In step 1360, the hold prefetch information transmitting unit 1133a transmits the prefetch information (all hold) to the effect display control unit 2150, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). In addition, also when it is No at step 1352, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400). Here, in the best mode, the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a is set in the form of a game content determination random number, but pre-read information may be set. However, in the case of setting pre-read information, if the game state shifts after setting the information, inconsistency occurs between the information in the actual change and the pre-read information, so the information read in advance at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the change) Needs to be reset. Furthermore, the pre-read information transmitted to the effect display control means side is not particularly limited as long as it is necessary and sufficient information for determining whether the notice display control means 2150 has received the notice or not, and for example, each random value, Examples include values obtained by grouping random values, winning / failing information, gaming state, variation mode information, variation time information, and symbol information. However, when transmitting each random number value and the grouped value to the effect display control means 2150 side, the effect display control means 2150 side needs to be provided with means for prefetching the result of the success / failure etc. from the random number value or the like. Furthermore, in this best mode, the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 when the reservation pre-read condition is satisfied. For example, a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110. Even if (1) the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, (2) the game content determination random number is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the effect display control means 2150 side You may comprise so that the process (same process) of step 1352-step 1358 may be performed.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, at step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 and the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2 based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the gaming state. , Special symbol win / loss (big hit, small win) lottery is executed. In the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is first executed with reference to the big hit lottery table. When the big hit lottery is shifted, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a, and based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, variation mode determination random numbers). The stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (the same applies hereinafter). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display content may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1412 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1420, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1426, the special symbol control means 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

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

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. (For example, an opening pattern of 0.5 second opening → 0.8 second closing → 0.5 second opening is set as a small hitting opening pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c 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 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and the round is a final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability variation jackpot and the time shortening variation jackpot, suddenly It is determined whether or not there are two rounds in the case of a big hit in the probability variation, and one round in the case of a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 14 is a main flowchart 6000 showing a general processing flow performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 7100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 7200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice advance / prohibit / content predetermination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 7300, the effect display control means 2150 executes initial pending display content determination processing described later. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. First, in step 7400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice availability / content / holding display content redetermination process to be described later. Next, in step 7600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold display control process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 7700, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice display control process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 7100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 7100 in FIG. First, in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1 and determines whether or not hold information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 7102, in step 7104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b adds “1” to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 b-1-1, The process proceeds to advance notice availability / content prior decision process 7200. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7102, in step 7106, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 7106, in step 7108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1. In step 7110, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and performs the next process (presence / absence notice / content prior determination process 7200). ). Even in the case of No in step 7106, the process proceeds to the next process (presence / absence notice / content predetermination process 7200).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a notice availability / content prior decision process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. First, in step 7202, the advance notice permission / contents predetermining means 2152d-2-2 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and obtains hold prefetch information based on the new hold from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not it has been received.

  Here, referring to FIG. 8 (holding prefetch control processing on the main side) once again, the “holding prefetching information based on a new hold” will be described. If a new hold is temporarily stored, Yes in step 1352 Become. Then, in steps 1354 to 1358, not only the new hold but also all the holds are prefetched, and the variation mode (variation mode ID) regarding all the holds including the new hold is prefetched. In step 1360, the prefetch information is transmitted to the sub side. In this way, when a new hold is temporarily stored, “pre-read information about all holds” is transmitted to the sub-side, but in step 7202, “pre-read information about all holds” Only “read ahead information about new hold” is extracted and used in the following processing. However, this is merely an example, and it may be configured such that every time hold prefetch information is received from the main side, prefetch information on all hold is used, and whether or not the advance notice is possible / the contents of the notice are re-determined. .

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 16, in the case of Yes in Step 7202, in Step 7204, the advance notice availability / contents predetermining unit 2152 d-2-2 is based on the received hold prefetch information (particularly the variation mode ID), With reference to the change time calculation table (see Table 2) in the notice availability / content determination table 2152d-2-1, the “change related to the new hold” indicates that the change time at 4 o'clock is less than a predetermined time ( For example, it is determined whether it is less than 6 seconds. In the case of Yes in step 7204, in step 7206, the advance notice availability / contents predetermining means 2152d-2-2 sets a table for less than a predetermined time as a table to be referred to when the advance notice availability / notice content is determined in advance. Then, the process proceeds to step 7210. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7204, in step 7208, the advance notice availability / contents predetermining means 2152d-2-2 is used as a table to be referred to when the advance notice availability / preview contents are determined in advance, and the change time at 4 o'clock on hold The table corresponding to is set, and the process proceeds to step 7210. In step 7210, the advance notice availability / content predetermining means 2152d-2-2 obtains the advance notice availability / content determination random number and refers to the set table to determine the advance notice availability / content based on the random number. Decide in advance. Next, in step 7212, the advance notice availability / content prior decision means 2152d-2-2 temporarily stores the decision content in the advance notice availability / content prior decision matter temporary storage means 2152d-2-3. In step 7214, the advance notice availability / content prior decision means 2152d-2-2 turns on the advance notice availability / content advance decision processing end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the next process ( The process shifts to a hold display content determination process 7300). Even in the case of No in step 7202, the processing shifts to the next processing (holding display content determination processing 7300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the hold display content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7300 in FIG. First, in step 7302, the drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 refers to the flag area of the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the advance notice availability / content predetermination process end flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 7302, in step 7304, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 turns off the notice availability / content predetermination process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 7306, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 determines whether or not the advance notice is allowed and the content prior decision items are temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 2152d-2-3. The initial hold display content (hold display image or the like) corresponding to the information is determined with reference to the drawing hold display content determination table 2152b-2-1. The drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 temporarily stores the determined content in the drawing hold display content temporary storage unit 2152b-3, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). In addition, also in the case of No in step 7302, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 6102, in step 6103, the drawing display content determination unit 2152 a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152 c. Next, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 draws the drawing variation content determination lottery based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the table 2152a-1-1, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Note that the main-side information used in this process is not indeterminate information related to hold prefetching (that is, information transmitted in step 1360 in FIG. 8), but fixed information at the time when the hold is consumed (ie, information sent in step 1360). , Information in step 1414 of FIG. 9). It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next processing (pending display content redetermination processing 7400). ). Even in the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (pending display content redetermination process 7400).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the notice availability / content / holding display content redetermination processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 7400 in FIG. First, in step 7402, the drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 7402, in step 7404, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c.

  Then, in steps 7406 to 7414, a notice content update process is executed. Therefore, the update process of the advance notice content will be described. First, at step 7406, the notice availability / content decision means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the “predetermined condition A” that is a condition for updating the advance notice content is satisfied. judge. Here, the “predetermined condition A” is not particularly limited, but can include a case where the content of the hold can be changed. And in this best mode, for ease of understanding, as the simplest case in which the content of the hold can change, “when the number of held balls is less than 4 when the hold is digested” It will be exemplified as “predetermined condition A”. This is because the notice that is initially determined for the suspension is provisionally determined (preliminarily determined) assuming that the number of retained balls at the time when the suspension is consumed is four. In the case of Yes in step 7406, in step 7408, the notice availability / content determination means 2152d-2 acquires the notice availability / content determination random number, and then the variation mode ID based on the actual number of reserved balls. With reference to the notice availability / content determination table determined based on the fluctuation time, the notice contents relating to the fluctuation are re-drawn based on the random number. Specifically, when “variation mode 3 (losing)” is selected as the variation mode ID related to the hold, the notification availability / content determination table referred to at the time of advance notification / content prior determination is “variation time”. : Less than 6 seconds ", but when there are two reserved balls when the reservation is actually digested, the table to be referred to is a table of" variation time: 30 seconds " (As a result, it becomes easier to select a higher-reliability notice). Next, at step 7410, the notice availability / content determination means 2152d-2 is temporarily stored in the re-lottered “notice contents” and the notice availability / content advance decision matter temporary storage means 2152d-2-3. The “preliminary notice content” that has been provisionally determined (preliminarily determined) is compared, and it is determined whether or not the redrawn “preliminary content” has a higher reliability. In the case of Yes in step 7410, in step 7412, the notice availability / content determination means 2152d-2 determines the notice content temporarily stored in the notice availability / content advance decision temporary storage means 2152d-2-3 as the redetermination content. Update to Then, in response to the notification content being updated, in step 7414, the drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 displays the hold display content temporarily stored in the drawing hold display content temporary storage unit 2152b-3. The contents are updated to the hold display contents corresponding to the re-determined notice, and the process proceeds to Step 7416. Note that if the result in Step 7410 is No, the process proceeds to Step 7416.

  Then, in steps 7418 to 7428, the pending display content update process is executed. Therefore, this hold display content update processing will be described. If No in step 7406, the drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 determines in step 7418 whether or not the “predetermined condition B” is satisfied. . Here, the “predetermined condition B” is not particularly limited. For example, a case where a specific notice is not displayed for a long period of time (for example, the number of fluctuations is 500 times) can be cited. In this way, prevention of a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the specific notice is not displayed for a long time is achieved by constructing a situation in which the specific notice is easily displayed. Therefore, in the case of Yes in step 7418, in step 7420, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 obtains the limit display on hold content determination random number, and then sets the limit display on hold content determination table 2152b-2. -2, the lottery display content related to the change is re-lotted based on the random number. Next, in step 7422, the drawing hold display content determination means 2152b-2 has already been determined and temporarily stored in the redrawn “hold display content” and the drawing hold display content temporary storage means 2152b-3. “Hold display contents” are compared, and it is determined whether or not the redrawn hold display contents are more reliable. In the case of Yes in step 7422, the drawing hold display content determination unit 2152b-2 updates the redetermination content to the hold display content in the drawing hold display content temporary storage unit 2152b-3 with the redrawn hold display content. To do. Then, in response to the update of the drawing hold display, in step 7426, the notice availability / content determination means 2152d-2 is temporarily stored in the notice availability / content prior decision matter temporary storage means 2152d-2-3. The notice content is updated to the notice content corresponding to the redetermined drawing hold display, and the process proceeds to Step 7416. Note that the process moves to step 7416 also in the case of No in steps 7418 and 7422.

  After the notice content update process and the drawing hold display update process are completed as described above, in step 7416, the display control means 2152 turns on the redetermination process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The process proceeds to the next process (pending display control process 7600). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (holding display control process 7600) also in the case of No in step 7402.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hold display control process according to the subroutine of step 7600 in FIG. Here, in step 7602, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b temporarily stores the drawing hold counter value and the drawing hold display content temporary storage unit 2152b-3 in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1-1. According to the stored hold display content, hold display is executed on the drawing hold display unit 2142, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the redetermination process end flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the redetermination process end flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216 and step 6218, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag and the notice display control processing end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, respectively, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the advance notice control process 7700).

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process (notice display control process 7700).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the notice display control process according to the subroutine of step 7700 in FIG. First, in Step 7702, the notice display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 7702, in step 7704, the notice display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the notice display control process end flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 7704, in step 7706, the notice display control means 2152d refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the notice display is performed at the time of the change. In the case of Yes in step 7706, in step 7708, the notice display control means 2152 d follows the notice contents related to the change temporarily stored in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c, and the drawing display unit 2131. The notice effect display is executed above. In step 7710, the notice display control means 2152d turns on the notice display control process end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300). To do. If No in Step 7702 and Step 7704, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300). If No in Step 7706, the process proceeds to Step 7710.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only in the case of a shortened variation jackpot). Here, if the sudden probability change jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current win is "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" or "small hit" In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control means 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (holding information management process 7100). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process 7100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, FIG. 24 (1) is an example in which the hold display that was initially displayed has been displayed as it is. Therefore, in time series description, first, as shown in (1-1), it is assumed that a new hold is temporarily stored during a change in a situation where there are two holds (the “fluctuation mode 2” of the loss). Choice). At this time, it is tentatively determined that “notice A” is displayed internally (“change time in four hold modes of change mode 2” = “(less than 6 seconds) table target” + “notice availability / content determination” As shown in (1-2), there are three hold indications “Δ” corresponding to “Announcement A” in response to the fact that the notification is made based on the “random number” = “224” and determined by the table for determining whether or not to notify. Displayed as eye hold. Then, as shown in (1-3) and (1-4), after the suspension of digestion has progressed and the decorative symbol that is currently variably displayed stops (determined display), the above-described “△” suspension display is finally reached. It will be the order in which such hold is digested. Here, as shown in (1-5), the number of reserved balls at the time when the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed (“534”) is three. Under such circumstances, although a preliminary lottery is executed for the suspension of the problem, the result of the obtained “random number for availability / content determination” is “10”. The content will be “no notice” (“change time in 3 changes of hold of change mode 2” = “(less than 6 seconds) table target” + “notice of notice / random number for content determination” = “10”) (Determined based on the table for determining whether or not to advance notice and contents). Therefore, as shown in (1-6), the above-described “△” hold display disappears and the decorative symbol starts to change, and is a previously determined notice that corresponds to the “△” hold display. Notice A "is displayed at the time of the change.

  Next, FIG. 24 (2) is an example (a completed example) in which the hold display initially displayed is switched to a hold display with higher reliability. With regard to this, (A) the internally determined notice is switched internally as a result of switching to a high-reliability notice afterwards, and (B) the limiter is activated, it is determined internally. Two patterns will be described when the hold display is forcibly switched in a situation where the previous notice is not switched.

  First, the case of (A) will be described in time series. As shown in (2-1), it is assumed that a new hold is temporarily stored during a change in a situation where there are two holds (see “ Aspect 3 ”is selected). At this time, it is tentatively determined that “notice A” is displayed internally (“variation time in 4 suspensions of variation mode 3” = “(less than 6 seconds) table target” + “notification of availability / contents” As shown in (2-2), there are three hold indications “Δ” corresponding to “Notice A” in response to the fact that the notice is made based on the “random number” = “224” and determined by the content decision table. Displayed as eye hold. Then, as shown in (2-3) and (2-4), after the suspension of digestion has progressed and the decorative symbols that are currently variably displayed have stopped (determined display), the above-described “△” suspension display is finally reached. It will be the order in which such hold is digested. Here, as shown in (2-5), the number of reserved balls at the time when the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed (“534”) is three. Under such circumstances, a preliminary lottery is executed internally for the suspension of the problem, and as a result of the acquired “randomness value for availability / content determination” being “252”, the preliminary announcement content by the re-lottery is It will become “Notice C” (based on “Change Time in 3 Holds of Change Mode 3” = “(6 to 30 seconds) Table Object” + “Random Number for Acceptance / Contents Determination” = “252”) (Determined by the notice decision table / content decision table). Therefore, as shown in (2-5), after the above-mentioned “△” hold display is switched to “◎” hold display for a moment, the hold display disappears as shown in (2-6). The decoration pattern changes. Then, “notice C” corresponding to the hold display of “◎” is displayed at the time of the change.

  Next, the case of (B) will be described in chronological order. As shown in (2-1), it is assumed that a new hold is temporarily stored during a change in a situation where there are two holds (see “ Fluctuation mode 2 ”is selected). At this time, it is tentatively determined that “notice A” is displayed internally (“change time in four hold modes of change mode 2” = “(less than 6 seconds) table target” + “notice availability / content determination” As shown in (2-2), there are three hold indications “Δ” corresponding to “Notice A” in response to the fact that the notice is made based on the “random number” = “224” and determined by the content decision table. Displayed as eye hold. Then, as shown in (2-3) and (2-4), after the suspension of digestion has progressed and the decorative symbols that are currently variably displayed have stopped (determined display), the above-described “△” suspension display is finally reached. It will be the order in which such hold is digested. Here, at the time when the hold is consumed, the “limiter condition” that the high-reliability notice and the hold display such as “notice C” and “notice D” have not been made a predetermined number of times (500 times) is satisfied. For this reason, as shown in (2-5), despite the condition that the notice C cannot appear (see Table 3), that is, “variation mode 2” and “the number of reserved balls = 3” (see Table 3) The hold display is forcibly rewritten from “△” to “◎”. As a result, as shown in (2-5), after the above-described “△” hold display is switched to “◎” hold display for a moment, the hold display disappears as shown in (2-6). The variation of the decorative design starts. Then, “notice C” corresponding to the hold display of “◎” is displayed at the time of the change.

  According to this best mode, when the sub-control unit side receives the information on the first random number acquired by the main control unit, the preliminary announcement effect is determined in advance by lottery based on the information (that is, the sub-notification effect) The lottery is selected at the time of winning a prize), and the display mode of the hold display can be changed based on the determined notice effect, so the problem with the hold display based on the result or variation mode of the previous machine, That is, there is an effect that a situation in which a flaw occurs between the hold display reflected as a result of the prefetching and the actual result is not caused. More specifically, in the conventional machine, the hold display is made based on the result of the success / failure and the variation mode. Here, even if the random number is won at the time when the random number is acquired, the random number existing before that is also won and the gaming state is changed. In such a case, when the gaming state changes due to the non-priority side holding in the type) and the winning side wins, the winning may be unwinned under this changed gaming state. Furthermore, even if it is super reach at the time of acquiring the random number, if the reserved ball reaches the upper limit at the time of digesting the random number and becomes a so-called super shortened state, Then, super reach may become normal lose reach. In these cases, when the random number is acquired, the random number will be digested even if a special hold notice (pending notice that the winner has been won, hold notice that super reach will be displayed) is implemented. In some cases, the noticed content is not executed. Under such circumstances, the present invention (1) focused on factors that must be changed due to subsequent changes in circumstances such as “results of success / failure” and “variation modes” (both on the main side) It is a factor that does not necessarily need to be changed due to subsequent changes in circumstances, because it is not completely compatible with the results of the success / failure and the variation time) (corresponding to the results of the success / failure on the main side and the variation time) You do n’t have to). In addition, when the random number is acquired, whether or not the notice content is determined and the content is determined, and the hold display is performed based on the determined content. Since the notice display can be made, it is possible to avoid as much as possible the occurrence of a flaw between the hold display reflected as a result of the pre-reading and the actual result. In addition, the hold notice in the conventional machine is executed in association with the result of the determination or the change mode (or change time) determined on the main side as described above. Therefore, when the main side does not select winning or long-term fluctuation, there is an aspect that depends on the player's pull as a result of the suspension notice not being displayed on the sub side. On the other hand, according to the best mode, the holding notice is executed by associating with an element that can be arbitrarily determined on the sub-side called “notice”, so that the player's pull depends on the judgment on the sub-side. There is also an effect that it is possible to display a hold notice that is not performed. Furthermore, in recent gaming machines, various notices (for example, group notice, background change, step-up notice) displayed during the change are more correlated with the jackpot reliability than the selected change mode. Therefore, under such circumstances, according to this best mode, there is also an effect that it is possible to provide a hold notice display linked to the actual jackpot reliability.

  Further, even if the same random number is acquired, the conventional machine is configured such that the noticeability and contents of the notice are different when the number of reserved balls is different. Although it was difficult to control the appearance frequency, the present invention is configured to always determine whether or not to notify by referring to a fixed table regardless of the number of holds. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally adjust whether or not the notice is possible and the contents thereof and the appearance frequency of the special hold notice corresponding thereto without depending on the pull of the player.

  Furthermore, even when there is a situation in which a discrepancy occurs between the hold display reflected as a result of prefetching and the actual result (typically when the hold mode changes) (for example, the reliability is 100). If you select a notice that is% and make a pending notice corresponding to the notice, and if the winning is not won due to a change in circumstances thereafter), the notice will be given when the situation causes the situation Since this can be rewritten later, it is possible to further avoid the occurrence of a situation in which a flaw occurs between the hold display reflected as a result of the prefetching and the actual result.

  In addition, since the content of the hold display is determined first, and the content of the advance notice may be determined in response to the content of the decision, the special hold display for a long time will not be selected due to the fact that the predetermined advance notice is not selected for a long time. Even if the situation does not occur, the special hold display can be executed compulsorily. As a result, the boring state can be avoided for a long period of time, and the fun of the game can be improved. .

1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1131 Special figure reservation means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1171 Condition determination means 1173 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Special prize opening 2131 Special figure display unit 2140 Effect display Device 2141 Drawing display unit 2142 Drawing hold display unit 2152a Decoration symbol display control means 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2152b Drawing hold information display control means 2152b-2 Drawing hold display content determination means 2152d Advance notice display control means 2152d-2 Advance notice availability / content decision means 2152d-2-2 Advance notice availability / content prior decision means 2152d-2-3 Advance notice availability / content decision matter temporary storage means 2152d-2-1 Advance notice availability / content decision table

Claims (4)

Start entrance where game balls can flow in,
A first identification information display unit capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information;
Variable prize opening that can be open and closed,
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a first random number based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance,
If the first identification information variation start condition is not satisfied at the time of obtaining the first random number, the first random number is temporarily stored in the order of entry until the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, up to a predetermined number. Hold means,
When the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, the first identification information is based on the first random number in the order in the holding unit and the number of the first random numbers temporarily stored in the holding unit. First identification information display content determination means for determining the display content of
A plurality of first identification information display content determinations corresponding to the number of the first random numbers that are referred to by the first identification information display content determination means when determining the display content of the first identification information. Reference table,
In accordance with the display content of the first identification information determined by the first identification information display content determination means, control is performed to display stop identification information on the first identification information display unit after variably displaying the first identification information. First identification information display control means,
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determination means for determining transition to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in an open state, and the special game transition determination means When it is determined to shift to the special game state, a main game unit that manages special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened.
A second identification information display unit capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information;
Second identification information display content determination means for determining the display content of the second identification information based on the display content of the first identification information determined by the first identification information display content determination means;
Second identification information display control means for controlling the display of the second identification information on the second identification information display unit based on the display contents determined by the second identification information display content determination means,
A hold identification information display means capable of displaying the number of the first random numbers temporarily stored in the hold means as the same number of hold identification information;
When the first random number is temporarily stored in the holding means, control is performed to display the hold identification information corresponding to the temporarily stored first random number on the hold identification information display means. Identification information display control means,
A notice output unit for executing a notice for suggesting or notifying the display content of the second identification information,
Prior notice availability / content determination means for determining the availability and content of the advance notice,
In a pachinko gaming machine having a subsidiary game unit that manages a notice output control unit that performs control to output the notice on the notice output unit determined by the notice content determination unit,
The notice availability / content determination means is:
When the information regarding the first random number temporarily stored in the holding means is received from the main game unit side, when the second identification information is changed based on the first random number related to the information received this time In advance, whether or not the advance notice is determined based on the information, advance notice availability and content prior decision means,
Preliminary availability / content pre-determined items temporary storage means for temporarily storing the matters determined by the advance notice / content pre-decision means,
When the first identification information change start condition is satisfied, the notice output control means temporarily stores the notice availability / content predetermined matter temporary storage means corresponding to the first random number in the order in the holding means. Based on the stored matters to be determined, control the warning output on the warning output unit,
The holding identification information display control means includes
When the information relating to the first random number temporarily stored in the holding means is received from the main game unit side, whether or not the advance notice is determined by the advance notice availability / content predetermining means based on the information received this time and Based on the contents, it has a holding identification information display content determination means for determining the contents of the holding identification information displayed on the holding information display unit corresponding to the information received this time Pachinko machine. The notice availability / content determination means is:
It further includes a plurality of notice availability / content determination reference tables provided corresponding to the number of the first random numbers, which are referred to when determining the availability and contents of the advance notice,
The advance notice availability / contents pre-determining means determines the availability of the advance notice and the contents, regardless of the number of the first random numbers temporarily stored in the holding means, for determining the plurality of advance notice availability / contents. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined one of the reference tables is referred to for determining whether or not to notify the advancement / content.   The notice availability / content determination means is for the first random number temporarily stored in the holding means, and the advance notice availability / content is determined for the first random number in the notice availability / content pre-decision matter temporary storage means. Even in the situation where the decision matters regarding are temporarily stored, if the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the decision on whether or not to advance the notice and the contents are determined again, and the contents of the temporary decision storage means are determined as the decision matters. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is rewritten.   The hold identification information display content determination means receives the information on the first random number temporarily stored in the hold means from the main game part side, and only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold information display part The content of the hold identification information displayed above is determined first, and the advance notice availability / content determination means is based on the content of the hold identification information determined by the hold identification information display content determination means. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which determines propriety and contents, and temporarily stores the determined items in the advance notice propriety / content predetermined items temporary storage means.

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