JP2014042562A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which executes notice performance with enhanced interest.SOLUTION: A game machine can output notice information showing the degree of expectation about a shift to a special game at an information output unit with prescribed output timing during a variable display period in which identification information is variably displayed. With specific output timing prior to the prescribed output timing during the variable display period, first notification information related to timing with which the notice information can be outputted is outputted at the information output unit. When an operation member is operated beyond the specific output timing, second notification information different from the first notification information can be outputted at the information output unit.

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines are now called “special symbols” (or main game symbols) on the 7-segment display, etc., when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is variably displayed and the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the special gaming state in which the player is in a profit state higher than the normal gaming state {the special winning opening that is normally closed This is a type of machine (so-called “first-class pachinko game machine”) that shifts to (a game of contents that a so-called attacker opens under a predetermined condition). 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, there is an effect method for executing a so-called notice effect, which is an effect that can be executed in conjunction with a change in the design of the decorative symbol and that displays an image suggesting the expected degree of transition to a special game. Also, in recent years, it is easier to recognize what kind of production is performed at what timing by notifying the execution timing of the notice production in advance, and how it works with other productions currently in progress. Some are configured to be easily grasped over time.
JP 2004-113359 A JP 2008-61767 A JP 2011-218099 A

  However, since such a production technique has been widely used in the past, there is a problem that further improvement is necessary in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to this aspect is
An identification information display unit (for example, a drawing display unit 2141) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
An information output unit capable of outputting information (for example, an effect display device 2140);
An operation member that can be operated by a player (for example, a production operation device 4000),
A random number acquisition means (for example, a random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) for acquiring a random number for determining game content when a predetermined random number acquisition condition is satisfied;
Identification information display content determination means (for example, symbol content determination means 1140) for determining the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information as the game content based on the random number;
After the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the drawing display unit 2141) in accordance with the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (for example, the symbol content determination unit 1140), the stop identification information is displayed. Identification information display control means (for example, decorative symbol display control means 2152a) for controlling to display
When the stop identification information displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the drawing display unit 2141) is in a predetermined mode, special game execution means (for example, a special game) that can shift to a special game advantageous to the player Control means 1170);
The information output unit (for example, the effect display device 2140) outputs the advance notice information indicating the expected degree of transition to the special game at a predetermined output timing during the variable display period in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Notice information output control means (for example, notice effect content determination means 2152a-5) that can be,
The notice information output control means (for example, notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7)
First notification information relating to the timing at which the advance notice information can be output at a specific output timing that is a timing before the predetermined output timing during the variable display period is sent to the information output unit (for example, the effect display device 2140). When the operation member (for example, the production operation device 4000) is operated after the specific output timing, the information output unit (for example, production) The game machine is characterized in that it can be output by a display device 2140).

  According to the gaming machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in the effect method of executing the so-called notice effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game-side random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 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 present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a table configuration diagram that is referred to in the decoration symbol display content determination process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the notice effect content determination process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and a table configuration diagram referred to in the notice effect content determination process. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of display update processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special gaming display control processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the notice effect content determination process on the effect display control device (sub main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, and a table configuration diagram referred to in the notice effect content determination process. . FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the display update process on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart and a display image diagram of a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of display update processing on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the second embodiment, and a table configuration diagram referenced in the display update processing. . FIG. 26 is a main flowchart on the side of the effect display control device (sub-main board) in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the second embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect extension display control process on the effect display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the second embodiment.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, terms in the present embodiment will be described. The meaning of each term is not particularly limited, but will be described by way of example for ease of understanding. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as the type of information can be identified through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but is preferably visual, for example, numbers, letters, designs. The thing with the shape of etc. can be mentioned. “The identification information can be displayed in a variable manner and can be stopped” is not limited to the display method. And a physical display (for example, a symbol drawn on a reel band is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position). “Pitching” includes not only winning a prize ball to be paid out, but also passing to a “through chucker” without winning a prize ball. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a gaming machine, and includes a pseudo random number in addition to a narrowly defined random number (for example, a hard random number as a random number) , Soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, 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).

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a 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 role, ordinary Pachinko machines and 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) The case where it is applied to a trunk type game machine (so-called slot machine)} is also within the range. It should be noted that this is merely an embodiment, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Furthermore, the following embodiments and modification examples should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. In addition, the game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown) and various general winning ports, as well as a main game starting port 2110, an auxiliary game starting port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a main game symbol display device. 2130, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 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 port 142, which is opened when the main game stops 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 main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol 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 main game symbols that have not been executed). . When the main game symbol display device 2130 is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, the main game symbol is displayed with eight types of numbers “0” to “7” and a loss “-”. .

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decoration symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the main game 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 configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by 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 to the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been 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 main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). A main control device (main board) 1000 to perform, and an effect display control device (effect display control means) that performs display control related to various effects and information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content {sub Substrate (sub-main substrate)} 2150, an effect display device 2140 that receives a command from the sub-substrate 2150 and displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, {sub-substrate (sub-sub-substrate)}, prize ball tank 212, award A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) provided with a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with the winning at the ball rail 214 and each winning opening. ) 210, a prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a shot for launching game balls (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one. A device 232, a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. It is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side). The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 ((main game peripheral device A, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200), a sub-main control device (production display control means 2150), and a main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000} that controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction. The sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like. ing. The sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) is electrically connected to an effect operation device (so-called sub input button) 4000 that can be operated by a player, such as a cross key or a button. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control device (effect display control means 2150), the sub sub control device (effect display device 2140), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are ROMs that store data and programs in terms of hardware. And RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The effect display control means 2150 (sub board) and the effect display device 2140 (sub sub board) will be described later. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, each unit included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (special game, etc.), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the sub board side. , Stop pattern attribute information (eg, probability fluctuation jackpot, sudden probability fluctuation jackpot, time reduction fluctuation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on the variation mode (eg, fluctuation time), special game start signal / status information / end Signal transmitting means 1200 for transmitting a signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes Determination means 1300.

  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 main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has a main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110, and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. And an auxiliary game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for this purpose.

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

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the main game-side random number acquired in a situation where the main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to be subjected to symbol variation permission. The main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until it goes down, and whether or not to temporarily store the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down An auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 for making a determination and holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. Here, the main game symbol holding means 1131 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 can store up to four, and the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order. 1131a and auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the main game symbol. 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 determining means 1140, based on the acquired main game side random number, the main game content determining means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game side random number And auxiliary game content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the above.

  Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game content determination lottery. The 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, with regard to the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → main game normal game state, probability variation game → main game) Probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 includes an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a includes: There are various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (for example, normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time reduction lottery table) (details of the table are not shown) ).

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a main game symbol control means 1151 for controlling to stop display after changing the main game symbols for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and an auxiliary game symbol display means 2130. On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the game symbol display device 2220, there is auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

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

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 is a condition determining means for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process of opening and closing the main game starting opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game starting opening 2110 is satisfied. 1161 and an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game 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 main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode and the special game transition condition are satisfied, the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, round Special game content determining means 1172 for setting a special game-related information temporary storage means 1191c, and special game executing 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 relating 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 referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c (table). Details are not shown).

  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” means, 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 the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is relatively shortened during the time reduction compared to the non-time reduction (time reduction function). Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game 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 pachinko machines), it may have a function to perform 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) 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 main game symbol that is currently changing (a main game in which a change start condition is satisfied). Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information relating to symbols) 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 for the purpose.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric equipment release flag, and a time reduction flag). ) Temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and auxiliary games for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which variation start conditions are satisfied) Design information temporary storage 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 A 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 A includes a main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. In the state of special games, it has a big prize opening 2120 that is open under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 has an auxiliary game start port 2210 that triggers the opening of the main game start port 2110 of the main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a game symbol display device 2220.

  Next, the sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) and the sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) will be described. First, main controller 1000 is connected to effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) that controls all display control related to effects. Further, the effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) is an effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) that performs display related to the effect, including decoration symbol change display, stop display, and display showing the progress of the game during the special game. Connected. The effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) can be operated by the player, and is connected to an effect operation device (so-called sub-input button) 4000 that can instruct and select display contents on the effect display device 2140. Hereinafter, these devices and means will be described in order.

  First, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information on the effect display device 2140 based on 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.

  Next, the display information receiving means 2151 has main-side information temporary storage means 2151a for temporarily storing symbol information relating 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 unit 2152 is a decorative symbol display control unit that performs control related to the effect that is executed in conjunction with the variation display or stop display of the decorative symbol and the symbol variation on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. 2152a, a drawing hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all of the hold information display processing on the drawing hold display unit 2142 of the effect display device 2140, and a game in a special game on the effect display device 2140 Special game display control means 2152d for controlling display related to the progress status, and effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e for temporarily storing information related to effects.

  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. Figure display content determination means 2152a-1, main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 for determining the operation content of an effect (main effect to be described later) executed in conjunction with the decoration pattern change mode, and decoration symbol change Fluctuation time management timer 2152a-4 for timing time, notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 for determining whether or not to execute various notice effects, and notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 And further.

  Next, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. And a drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 that is referred to at the time (details of the table are not shown).

  Next, the main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 has a main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1 that is referred to in order to determine the operation content of the main effect described later as one ( Details of the table will be described later).

  Next, the variation time management timer 2152a-4 has a drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 for measuring the time from the start of the decoration symbol variation to the final display.

  Next, the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 has a notice effect content determination lottery table 2152a-5-1 that is referred to in order to determine the execution contents of the notice effect described later.

  Next, the production display related information temporary storage unit 2152e has an installation hold information temporary storage unit 2152e-2 for temporarily storing the hold information from the main control device 1000 side.

  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 present embodiment, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  The main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game 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 (sub-sub-board) 2140 is provided as effect display control means (sub-main substrate). ) 2150 to be able to transmit information. That is, the main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game 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 hardware configuration of the sub board (the effect display control means 2150 that is the sub main board and the effect display device 2140 that is the sub sub board) will be described with reference to the lower part of FIG. The hardware configuration shown here is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. First, the effect display control means 2150 (main sub-board) includes a display control CPU 2150a, a readable / writable RAM 2150b, and a control ROM 2150c in which a control program and data for performing symbol display control are stored. Next, the effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) includes a VDP (video display processor) 2140a, a character ROM 2140b in which symbol data and the like are stored, a VRAM 2140c for developing display data for image display, and a D / A converter 2140d. And an LCD display 2140e on which image display is executed. Here, the display control CPU 2150a transmits to the VDP 2140a a command related to the decorative symbol variation determined based on information from the main controller 1000 (main board) side. Then, the VDP 2140a reads display data from the character ROM 2140b based on a command from the display control CPU 2150a, develops it on the VRAM 2140c, transmits a synchronization signal to the LCD display 2140e, and transmits an RGB signal through the D / A converter 2140d. It transmits to the LCD display 2140e. As a result, the display data developed in the VRAM 2140c is displayed on the LCD display 2140e. The symbol variation display is started by transmitting the symbol variation start command from the sub main board side to the sub sub substrate side, and the symbol variation is confirmed by transmitting the confirmation display command from the sub main substrate side to the sub sub substrate side. The symbol variation display ends. From the start of the symbol variation display to the final display, each decorative symbol row is temporarily stopped by transmitting a temporary stop command from the sub main board side to the sub sub board side.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment 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 present embodiment 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, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game 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, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out 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 auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information has been received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the auxiliary game side random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. (Random number hold). Then, in step 1110, the information transmission means 1200 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, obtains information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces an effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and it transfers to the next process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, based on the auxiliary game side game state). In the case of a normal game, 30 seconds) is set. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns on the auxiliary game fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation 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 auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns off the auxiliary game 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 accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, normal game) based on the auxiliary game side game state. Set to 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory 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 step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 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 (step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.), and main game symbol holding means. The random number is set (random number hold) in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold 1131. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and displays the information in the effect display. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the variation start condition is that the special game or the main game symbol is not varied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game content determination means 1141 reads out the main game side random number relating to the current symbol fluctuation, which is temporarily stored in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (holding digestion). ). Next, in step 1406, the winning lottery means 1135 refers to the main game winning lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number (winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the main game symbol winning / losing (big hit) lottery. To do. 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 hit flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412 and step 1413, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the main game content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines the main game side random number (for example, main game symbol determination random number, variation mode determination). A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the random number), a variation mode is determined based on the determined stop symbol, and these are temporarily stored in the main game symbol information storage unit 1191b. Note that the referenced table is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the main gaming symbol (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmitting means 1200 produces the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side. Next, at step 1416, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a uses a predetermined time (variation time according to the variation mode temporarily stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b) as a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-. Set to 1. In step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1151 determines the main game symbol according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1420, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the main game symbol variation time management means 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 in step 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, at step 1426, the main game symbol control means 1151 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and stores it in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a resets the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the main game symbol control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 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 in Step 1432, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process 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 in step 1500). Transition. In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 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 determining means 1171 stops the main game symbol displayed on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130 with a predetermined jackpot symbol (predetermined mode). It is determined whether or not. 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 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off 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). At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 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 execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 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 unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 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 means 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 means 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 in step 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 executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15 rounds for big wins, 1 round for small wins, etc.) ). 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 means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. 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 1192a, respectively. . Next, in step 1657, the specific game control means 1180 sets the maximum allowable counter value (for example, 65535) in the hourly number counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (time reduction big hit). Determine whether. 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 1192a and sets the time reduction counter 1181a as the time reduction counter value. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700 in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1658, that is, when the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (non-time shortening big hit), the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-main board (effect display control means 2150) side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 2000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 2400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, 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 e-2 and receives it. The hold information (in this example, the main game side random number) is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2, and the process proceeds to Step 2120. On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 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 2106, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2 and receives the received information. The hold information temporarily stored corresponding to the new symbol information is deleted from the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e-2 and the remaining hold information is shifted (as a result, the hold is digested). Next, in step 2110, the drawing suspension 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 2152e, and proceeds to step 2120. In step 2120, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b performs the same number of hold displays as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152 e-2 on the drawing hold display unit 2142. The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200). Even in the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Next, in step 2205, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main control device 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (particularly, the stop symbol information of the main game symbol). ), Referring to the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2, the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is determined, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2208, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 receives the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side (especially the main game symbol variation mode information) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. ) And the presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152e, with reference to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 based on the decoration symbols temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 2152e, the decorative pattern variation mode (for example, non-display) The reach type such as reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.) is determined, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2210, the main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3 is based on the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3. -1 is the content of the effect executed based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, which is mainly the variation of the decorative symbol, the content of the display related to the stop display and the reach image (hereinafter referred to as the main effect and the main effect content). And “display update timing” and “display update content” are derived based on the determined main effect content and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e.

  Here, FIG. 16 (main effect table 1) is an example of the main effect operation content determination lottery table 2152a-3-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the main game symbol result (shown in the leftmost column, in this example, “losing” or “big hit”) and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (left It is shown in the second column, and in this example, only “Super Reach (total production time 60 seconds)” is illustrated) and the acquired random value (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side, the left three columns) The main effect content (illustrated in the fourth column on the left) is shown in the figure. In this example, “main effect A-1 (losing)”, “main effect A-1 (big hit)”, etc. ) Is configured to be determinable. When the main effect content is determined, “display update timing” and “display update content” can be uniquely determined. For example, when the main effect content = “main effect A-1 (losing)”, “display update timing” = “at the start of change (after 0 seconds)”, “display update content” = “drawing change” “Start (all rows)” is determined, and “Display update timing” = “25 seconds after the start of change” is determined, “Display update content” = “Reach image display 1 (lost)”. Then, as will be described later, the “display update content” that has reached the “display update timing” is sequentially executed in accordance with the elapsed time related to the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 2230, the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 executes a notice effect content determination process described later. Next, in step 2220, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step 2300). Transition. Even in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the notice effect content determination process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2230 in FIG. First, in step 2234, the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 refers to the notice effect content determination lottery table 2152a-5-1 based on the main effect content determined in the above-described process. In addition to determining the content of the performance that is executed in conjunction with the content of the main performance, the content of the main performance is predicted in advance (sometimes referred to as the content of the performance of the notification or the content of the performance of the notification). Based on the effect contents, “display update timing” and “display update contents” are derived and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e.

  Here, FIG. 17 (notice effect table 1) is an example of the lottery table 2152a-5-1 for determining the notice effect contents. As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the main effect content (illustrated in the leftmost column, in this example, “main effect A-1 (losing)” or “main effect A-1 (big hit) ) ”Only) and the random number value acquired (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side, shown in the second column on the left) and the notice effect content (shown in the third column on the left) In this example, any one of “notification effect B-1” to “notification effect B-3”) can be determined. When the notice effect content is determined, “display update timing” and “display update content” can be uniquely determined. For example, when the notice effect content = “notice effect B-1”, “display update content” = “notice image display 1” is determined at “display update timing” = “five seconds after the start of change”. As will be described later, the “display update content” that has reached the “display update timing” is executed in accordance with the elapsed time related to the decoration symbol variation time when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the content of the notice effect is determined based on the content of the main effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the notice effect is determined based on a factor different from the content of the main effect. May be. In that case, for example, the result of the main game symbol or the attribute of the symbol (attributes such as a non-probability variation jackpot symbol, a probability variation jackpot symbol, etc.) can be set as the factor (for example, a certain factor) When based on, the main production contents A to G are decided and any of the announcement production contents a to k are decided. On the other hand, when based on a factor different from the certain factor, the main production contents A to E are determined. Any one of them is determined, and any one of the notice effect contents a to j is determined). In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to determine the main effect content and the notice effect content based on independent factors, so that it is easy to increase the effect variation by combining both.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e is on. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2306, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2309, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and proceeds to step 2310. In the case of No in step 2302, the process proceeds to step 2310.

  Next, in step 2310, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2320, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a display update process described later. Next, in step 2312, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the main game symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, referring to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a, the main control device 1000 side determines the main game). It is determined whether or not information indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed has been received). In the case of Yes in step 2312, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1. Next, in step 2318, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 2400). . Even in the case of No in step 2310 or step 2312, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the display update process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2320 in FIG. First, in step 2322, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the “display update timing” of the contents of various effects temporarily stored in the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Confirm. Next, in step 2324, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the display update timing related to the main effect content has been reached based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 2324, in step 2326, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes predetermined image display processing by making full use of the sub-sub control device 2140 based on the “display update content” that has reached the display update timing. (On the drawing display unit 2141, drawing variation display, drawing temporary stop display, drawing confirmation display, reach image display, etc. are performed), and the process proceeds to step 2500. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2324, in step 2328, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the display update timing related to the notice effect content has been reached based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 2328, in step 2330, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes the preview image display by making full use of the sub-sub control device 2140 based on the display update content that has reached the display update timing, and in step 2500. Transition. It should be noted that if the result in step 2328 is No, the process proceeds to step 2500. Next, in step 2500, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process which will be described later, and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, in step 2502, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the timer value of the drawing variation time management timer 2152a-4-1 and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and sets the notice effect contents. Whether a predetermined timing Tβ (a value satisfying 0 ≦ Tβ <Tα from the variation start timing, for example, after 10 seconds) before the display update timing Tα (40 seconds from the variation start timing in this example) has been reached. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 calculates Tα-Tβ (time to display update timing related to the notice effect contents), and the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion timer 2152a-7-1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a subtraction timer T), and countdown is started. Next, in step 2506, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 informs that there is a possibility that some kind of notice image may be displayed within a predetermined period based on the value of the subtraction timer T (hereinafter referred to as an effect). , Sometimes referred to as a first suggestion effect). Here, as the first suggestion effect, for example, when Tα = 40 seconds and Tβ = 10 seconds, a preview image such as “A preview image will be displayed within 30 seconds!” May be displayed. One can mention displaying a range period. In this way, when displaying the range period, the “within ~ second” portion may be displayed as a countdown as appropriate (eg, every 5 seconds), but the timing at which the preview image can be displayed is unclear. It is desirable to display so that Next, in step 2508, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns on the input valid period flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. .

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2502, in step 2510, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and is the input valid period flag on? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion timer 2152a-7-1, and whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T is greater than zero. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2512, in step 2514, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the effect operation device (sub input button) 4000 has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 2514, in step 2516, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns on the suggestion effect content clarification flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and step 2518. Migrate to On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2514, step 2516 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 2518. Next, in step 2518, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e and determines whether or not the suggestion effect content clarification flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2518, in step 2520, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion timer 2152a-7-1 and re-acquires the value of the subtraction timer T as the remaining time. Then, after the remaining time elapses, a suggestion effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second suggestion effect) for notifying that there is a possibility that some kind of notice image may be displayed is displayed, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. To do. Here, the second suggestion effect is a display different from the first suggestion effect, for example, a timing at which a preview image such as “A preview image is displayed after 18 seconds !?” may be displayed. Can be clearly notified. Since the purpose is to clearly notify the timing as described above, it is supplemented that the value of the subtraction timer T is re-acquired as the remaining time each time this process is executed. Keep it. In addition, if the purpose is clear notification, as the second suggestion effect, the classification of the notice image (for example, a so-called production system such as a serif notice effect, a cut-in notice effect) or an attribute (for example, red or giraffe pattern) ) May also be notified. Furthermore, for example, “A preview image is displayed after 18 seconds! ... If the displayed attribute is a giraffe pattern, the jackpot is confirmed!” Or “A preview image is displayed after 18 seconds! It may be configured to notify the functional role of the preview image (especially, the former fulfills a so-called mission effect function), such as “Chance if the displayed attribute is red!”.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2512, in step 2522, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns off the suggested effect content clarification flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. . Next, in step 2524, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 erases the display content in step 2506 and / or step 2520. Next, in step 2526, the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns off the input valid period flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and returns to the caller of this subroutine. . Even in the case of No in step 2510, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  In addition, this structure is an example to the last, and is not limited to such a structure. For example, the value displayed in the first suggestion effect in step 2506 may be “a value smaller than the T value” or “a value larger than the T value”, not the value of the subtraction timer T itself. With this configuration, when “a value smaller than the T value” is displayed in the first suggestion effect, the time value addition display can be performed in step 2520 (for example, the first suggestion effect “ After the display of the preview image within 10 seconds !? ", the second suggestion effect is changed to" The preview image is displayed after 30 seconds (+20 seconds !?) "by sub-button input. Further, as a more practical example, for example, after an ambiguous display such as “Development to Super Reach in 10 Seconds?” Is made in the first suggestion production, “second 30 seconds is given as a second suggestion production by sub-button input. It can be changed to a display such as “Development to super reach later!”, Or to a clear display such as “Pseudo ream after 10 seconds! On the other hand, when “a value greater than the T value” is displayed in the first suggestion effect, a time value subtraction display can be performed in the step 2520 (for example, the first suggestion effect “the notice image is displayed within 40 seconds”). After the display “!?” Is displayed, the second suggestion effect is changed to “30 seconds later (−10 seconds)! Further, as a more practical example, for example, after an ambiguous display such as “Development into Super Reach after 30 seconds?” Is made in the first suggestion effect, 30 seconds have passed as a second suggestion effect by sub-button input. By changing to a display such as “0 seconds left!” Before, a sudden hit display (expression) or a sudden super-reach development display (expression) can be mentioned. In addition, as another configuration, it may be configured to change the content of the main effect and the notice effect produced at the time of display of the first suggestion effect to a different content at the time of display of the second suggestion effect. Good. More specifically, as described above, after the ambiguous display such as “Development to Super Reach in 10 Seconds?” Is made in the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect is displayed as “10 more seconds later by sub-button input”. When the display is changed to a clear display such as “Pseudo-ream! Super-reach after 30 seconds!”, The display content related to super reach is scheduled to be executed as the main effect at the time of display of the first suggestion effect. On the other hand, at the time of display of the second suggestion effect (in other words, triggered by sub-button input), the main effect content is pseudo continuous variation + super reach (however, the effect scale for pseudo continuous variation is shortened) The display content related to the above is determined again as an execution schedule. By comprising in this way, since the variation of the content which can be expressed as a 2nd suggestion production increases, the interest property of a production can be improved.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the special game display control means 2152d determines whether or not the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the special game display control means 2152d 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 controller 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2406, the special game display control unit 2152d turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. In step 2408, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to execute a big hit start display, and then proceeds to step 2422.

  Next, in step 2422, the special game display control means 2152d makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to obtain information on the number of rounds and the number of winnings based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side. indicate. Next, in step 2430, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 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 2430, in step 2432, the special game display control means 2152d uses the effect display device 2140 to execute the big hit end display. Then, in step 2436, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100). Even in the case of No in step 2404 or step 2430, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

<Summary>
With the configuration as described above, according to the present embodiment, in the gaming machine configured so that the notice effect can be generated at a predetermined timing during execution of the main effect that is executed in conjunction with the symbol variation. The player is informed of the timing at which a notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect, etc.) can occur (in other words, information determined based on the remaining time until the notice effect can occur) (this example) Then, when the sub-input button is operated during the display of the first suggestion effect, the timing at which the notice effect can occur is clearly notified rather than the first suggestion effect. (In this example, since the second suggestion effect is displayed), it is possible for the player to improve the interest of the game (the effect) as a result of which the flow of the effect can become clearer for the player. is there.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is configured to suggest (or clearly notify) the timing at which the notice effect may occur, but is limited to this as long as it is configured for the timing that becomes the branch point of the effect. Is not to be done. In that case, for example, the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol, the branch point of the main effect execution content (for example, the timing of whether or not to finally win the enemy character in the battle effect), or the so-called pseudo continuous variation mode It is possible to suggest (or clearly notify) the remaining time until each pseudo-variation in FIG. In this embodiment, it is assumed that one notice effect is executed during execution of one main effect, but a plurality of notice effects are executed during execution of one main effect. It is also possible to presuppose that, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to conceptualize an aspect different from the present embodiment. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a second embodiment, and only the changes from this embodiment will be described in detail below.

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First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a notice effect content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2230 of FIG. 17 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, in step 2234 (second), the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 determines the notice effect content determination lottery table 2152a-5-1 (particularly, based on the main effect content determined at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol). Referring to the notice effect content 1 determination lottery table, the effect content 1 that is displayed immediately after the start of the symbol change and mainly predicts the big hit expectation level of the main effect content (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect 1 or the notice effect content 1). And “display update timing” and “display update content” are derived and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2236 (second), the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 determines the notice effect content determination lottery table 2152a-5-1 (based on the main effect content determined at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol. In particular, referring to the notice effect content 2 determination lottery table, an effect content 2 that is displayed immediately after the occurrence of reach and mainly predicts the big hit expectation level of the main effect content (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect 2 or the notice effect content 2). And “display update timing” and “display update content” are derived and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2238 (second), the notice effect content determination means 2152a-5 determines the notice effect content determination lottery table 2152a-5-1 (based on the main effect content determined at the start of the variation of the decorative design. In particular, referring to the notice effect content 2 determination lottery table, the effect contents 3 (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect 3 or the notice effect contents 3) that are displayed during the reach and mainly predict the jackpot expectation of the main effect contents. This display subroutine is derived from “display update timing” and “display update content” based on the determined notice effect contents 3 and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Return to the caller of.

  Here, FIG. 22 (notification effect tables 1 to 3) is an example of the lottery table 2152a-5-1 for determining the notification effect contents. As shown in this example, in this embodiment, the main effect content (illustrated in the leftmost column, in this example, “main effect A-1 (losing)” or “main effect A-1 (big hit) ) ”Only) and the random number value acquired (the random value acquired on the sub-main board side, shown in the second column on the left) and the notice effect content (shown in the third column on the left) The notice effect table 1 of this example is configured to be able to determine “any of the notice effects B1-1” to “notice effects B1-3”). When the notice effect content is determined, “display update timing” and “display update content” can be uniquely determined. For example, when the notice effect content 1 = “notice effect B1-2”, “display update timing” = “display update content” = “notice image display B1-2 (weak line)” Image display) ”. As will be described later, the “display update content” that has reached the “display update timing” is executed in accordance with the elapsed time related to the decoration symbol variation time when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a display update process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2320 of FIG. 19 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are about Step 2328 (second) and Step 2330 (second), and the purpose is to be able to display a plurality of notice effects at each display update timing arrival. That is. That is, in the case of No in step 2324, in step 2328 (second), the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the display update timing related to the notice effect contents 1 to 3 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2328 (second), in step 2330 (second), the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes the preview image display based on the display update content that has reached the display update timing, and in step 2500 Transition. Here, in the case of predetermined notice effect contents (for example, notice effect contents 2), the image display may be executed on condition that the sub input button 4000 is operated.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. 23 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. . First, in step 2502 (second), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and before all the display update timings related to the notice effect contents 1 to 3. It is determined whether or not a predetermined timing Ty (for example, Ty = 1 second) has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2502 (second), in step 2504 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and relates to the notice effect contents 1. Display update timing T1α is acquired. Next, in step 2506 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 calculates T1α-Tγ (time to display update timing related to the notice effect content 1) and sets it to the subtraction timer T1. And start the countdown. Next, in step 2508 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and acquires the display update timing T2α related to the notice effect content 2. Next, in step 2510 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 calculates T2α-Tγ (time to display update timing related to the notice effect content 2) and sets it to the subtraction timer T2. And start the countdown. Next, in step 2512 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and acquires the display update timing T3α related to the notice effect content 3. Next, in step 2514 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 calculates T3α-Tγ (time to display update timing related to the notice effect content 3) and sets it to the subtraction timer T3. And start the countdown. Next, the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns on the time series display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2502 (second), in step 2520 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and It is determined whether or not the series display flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2520 (second), in step 2522 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T1 is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 2522 (second), in step 2524 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 reacquires the value of the subtraction timer T1 as the remaining time, and after the remaining time has elapsed. Then, the fact that there is a possibility that some kind of notice image related to the notice effect contents 1 may be displayed (suggest effect 1) is displayed in the predetermined display area 1, and the process proceeds to step 2532 (second). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2522 (second), in step 2526 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 erases the display content of the suggestion effect 1, and step 2532 (second) Migrate to

  Next, in step 2532 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T2 is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 2532 (second), in step 2534 (second), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 re-acquires the value of the subtraction timer T2 as the remaining time, and after the remaining time has elapsed. Then, the fact that there is a possibility that some kind of notice image related to the notice effect contents 2 may be displayed (the suggestion effect 2) is displayed in the predetermined display area 2, and the process proceeds to step 2542 (second). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2532 (second), in step 2536 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 erases the display content of the suggestion effect 2, and step 2542 (second) Migrate to

  Next, in step 2542 (second), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T3 is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 2542 (second), in step 2544 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 reacquires the value of the subtraction timer T3 as the remaining time, and after the remaining time has elapsed. Then, the fact that some notice image related to the notice effect content 3 is likely to be displayed (the suggestion effect 3) is displayed in the predetermined display area 3, and the process proceeds to step 2550 (second). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2542 (second), in step 2546 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 deletes the display content of the suggestion effect 3, and step 2550 (second). Migrate to

  Next, in step 2550 (second), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not all the subtraction timers T1 to T3 have timed up. In the case of Yes in step 2550 (second), in step 2552 (second), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 sets the time series display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. To return to the caller of this subroutine. Note that if the answer is No in step 2520 (second) and step 2550, the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

<Summary>
The operation image diagram in the case of the above configuration is shown in the margin. As shown in the image of the operation, in the second embodiment, a plurality of notice effects (in this example, notice effects contents 1 to 3) are executed during execution of one main effect. Below, it is possible to suggest (or clearly notify) the occurrence timing of the plurality of notice effects in a time series, so even in such a configuration, the flow of the effects becomes clearer for the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game (production). The second embodiment is configured to display only the second suggestion effect described in the present embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and is configured to display the first suggestion effect for each notice effect. Note that it is also possible to do.

<Modification Example 1 of Second Embodiment>
The pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment may be configured to display the jackpot expectation degree based on a combination of a plurality of notice effect contents executed in time series. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a first modification of the second embodiment, and only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a display update process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side in accordance with the subroutine of step 2320 in FIG. 23 in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the second embodiment. First, the change from the second embodiment is about step 2332 (second modification 1), and the purpose is to calculate the jackpot expectation based on a combination of a plurality of notice effect contents executed in time series. It is configured to be displayable. That is, after executing each notice effect content in step 2330 (second), in step 2332 (second variation 1), the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines the big hit based on the execution history of the executed notice effect content. With reference to the expectation degree derivation table (not limited to having a table as will be described later), the big hit expectation degree is acquired, and the obtained big hit expectation degree is appropriately displayed on the effect display device 2140. Display and go to step 2500. Note that it is desirable to clear the execution history of the image display as appropriate at the end of symbol variation. Here, an example of the jackpot expectation degree derivation table is shown outside the figure. As shown in this example, the jackpot expectation degree is derived based on the image display execution histories 1 to 3 which are the contents of the notice effect, and the larger the number of times the image is displayed (maximum 3 times), the jackpot It is configured so that the degree of expectation is likely to increase. More specifically, when “notice image display B1-1” or “notice image display B2-1” in which no image is displayed on the effect display device 2140 as the notice effect contents is executed, the big hit expectation On the other hand, when “notice image display B1-2” or “notice image display B2-2” or the like in which some image is displayed on the effect display device 2140 as the notice effect contents is executed, In each case, the expectation degree of jackpot is added and displayed. Further, when the jackpot expectation degree is added and displayed, for example, “notice image display B1-1” → “notice image display B2-1” → “notice image display B3-2”: expectation of jackpot expectation = 75% “Preliminary image display B1-1” → “Preliminary image display B2-2” → “Preliminary image display B3-2”: As shown in the example of the big hit expectation = 80%, according to the image display execution history Thus, the addition display is appropriately adjusted so as to avoid that the big hit expectation degree becomes extremely high (for example, a value close to 100%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and addition display of the jackpot expectation degree is determined in advance according to the contents of each notice effect (for example, “notice image display B1-1”: expectation value of jackpot = 0%, “notice image” Display B2-2 ": Expectation of jackpot = 30%," Preliminary image display B3-2 ": Expectation of jackpot = 40%), and when each announcement effect is executed, the predetermined jackpot expectation The degree may be simply added and displayed (in this case, the jackpot expectation degree derivation table as shown in this example is not necessary). Note that the content of the announcement effect selected only at the time of the big hit (in this example, when the “forecast image display B1-3”, the “preliminary image display B2-3”, or the like is executed, the big hit expectation degree becomes extremely high ( For example, it may be configured to be 100% or a value close to 100%.

  By changing to the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification of the second embodiment, a plurality of notice effects (in this example, notice effects contents 1 to 3) during execution of one main effect. Is executed in a time series under the situation where the occurrence timing of the plurality of notice effects is suggested (or clearly notified) in a time series. Since it is configured to display the jackpot expectation level based on a combination of a plurality of notice effect contents, the flow of the effect can be further clarified for the player. It becomes possible.

<Modification Example 2 of Second Embodiment>
In the second embodiment (including this embodiment), the suggestion effect is executed only for the occurrence timing of the notice effect during a certain symbol variation, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is possible to suggest (or clearly notify) the occurrence timing of the notice effect in the symbol variation after the next time of the certain symbol variation by the suggestion effect being executed during the certain symbol variation. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is a second modification of the second embodiment, and only the changes from the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 26 is a main flowchart 2000 showing a flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150 in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the second embodiment. First, the change from the second embodiment is about step 2600 (second variation 2), and the purpose is to make it possible to execute a suggestive effect over a plurality of symbol variations. That is, at the time of execution of the main flowchart 2000, in step 2600 (second variation 2), the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect extension display control process to be described later.

  Next, FIG. 27 shows a notice effect generation timing suggestion effect display process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side in the subroutine of step 2500 of FIG. 24 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification 2 of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of. First, the changes from the second embodiment are about Step 2560 (second modification 2) to Step 2570 (second modification 2), and the purpose is that a new hold has occurred during the display of the suggestion effect. In some cases, the execution content of the suggestion effect can be changed based on the notice effect content that is scheduled to be executed at the time of the new on-hold digestion. That is, in the case of No in step 2550 (second), in step 2560 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 has a new hold during execution of the suggestion effect. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2560 (second modification 2), in step 2562 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines the notice effect contents based on the hold information related to the new hold. It is determined in advance whether any one of 1 to 3 is scheduled to be executed. Next, in step 2564 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 executes any one of the notice effect contents 1 to 3 at the time of the new hold-up based on the prior determination result. Determine if there is a plan. In the case of Yes in step 2564 (second variable 2), in step 2566 (second variable 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 sets the new hold as the trigger hold (for example, hold) Mark the information as trigger pending). Next, in step 2568 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns on the time-series extended display permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. . Next, in step 2570 (second variation 2), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns off the time series display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and this subroutine. Return to the caller of. Note that if the answer is No in step 2560 (second modification 2) or step 2564 (second modification 2), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 28 shows a notice effect generation timing suggestion extension display to be executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2600 of FIG. 27 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification 2 of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of a control process. First, in step 2602 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the time-series extended display permission flag is on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2602 (second modification 2), in step 2604 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 is in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Turn off the time-series extension display permission flag. Next, in step 2606 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 confirms the execution schedule related to the notice effect contents 1 to 3 at the time of the above-described trigger suspension. Next, in step 2610 (second variation 2), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the notice effect content 1 is scheduled to be executed when the trigger is suspended based on the confirmation result. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2610 (second variation 2), in step 2612 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays update timing related to the notice effect content 1 that is scheduled to be executed. T1α is determined in advance. Next, in step 2614 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines (the remaining time of the decoration symbol variation time) + (the variation time related to the suspension before the trigger suspension) + T1α. Step 2620 (in other words, the remaining time value from the present time until the display update timing related to the notice effect 1 that is scheduled to be executed) is set in the subtraction timer T1 and the countdown is started. Move to (2nd change 2). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2610, the process proceeds to step 2620 (second variation 2).

  Next, at step 2620 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the notice effect content 2 is scheduled to be executed when the trigger is suspended based on the confirmation content described above. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2620 (second modification 2), in step 2622 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays update timing related to the notice effect content 2 that is scheduled to be executed. T2α is determined in advance. Next, in step 2624 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines that (the remaining time of the drawing variation time) + (the variation time related to the suspension before the trigger suspension) + T2α. Time value (in other words, the remaining time value from the present time until the display update timing related to the notice effect content 2 scheduled to be executed) is set to the subtraction timer T2 to start countdown, and step 2630 ( The process proceeds to the second modification 2). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2620, the process proceeds to step 2630 (second modification 2).

  Next, at step 2630 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the notice effect content 3 is scheduled to be executed when the trigger is suspended based on the confirmation content described above. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2630 (second modification 2), in step 2632 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays update timing related to the notice effect content 3 that is scheduled to be executed. T3α is determined in advance. Next, in step 2634 (second change 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines that (the remaining time of the drawing change time) + (the change time related to the hold before the trigger hold) + T3α. Time value (in other words, the remaining time value from the current time to the display update timing related to the notice effect content 3 scheduled to be executed) is set and set in the subtraction timer T3 to start the countdown, step 2640 ( The process proceeds to the second modification 2). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2630, the process proceeds to step 2640 (second modification 2).

  Next, in step 2640 (second variation 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 turns on the time-series extended display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, Return to the subroutine caller.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2602 (second modification 2), in step 2642 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 sets the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. It is determined whether or not the time series extension display flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2642 (second variable 2), in step 2650 (second variable 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T1 is greater than zero. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2650 (second variable 2), in step 2652 (second variable 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 reacquires the value of the subtraction timer T1 as the remaining time, and A message indicating that there is a possibility that some sort of notice image related to notice effect contents 1 will be displayed after the remaining time has elapsed is displayed in a predetermined display area 1, and the process proceeds to step 2660 (second modification 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2650 (second modification 2), in step 2654 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays the display content in step 2652 (second modification 2). Erasing and proceeding to step 2660 (second variation 2).

  Next, at step 2660 (second variation 2), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T2 is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 2660 (second variable 2), in step 2662 (second variable 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 reacquires the value of the subtraction timer T2 as the remaining time, and After the remaining time has elapsed, a message indicating that there is a possibility that some kind of notice image related to the notice effect contents 2 is displayed in the predetermined display area 2, and the process proceeds to Step 2670 (second modification 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2660 (second modification 2), in step 2664 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays the display content in step 2661 (second modification 2). Erasing and proceeding to step 2670 (second variation 2).

  Next, in step 2670 (second variation 2), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 determines whether or not the value of the subtraction timer T3 is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 2670 (second variable 2), in step 2672 (second variable 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 reacquires the value of the subtraction timer T3 as the remaining time, and A message indicating that there is a possibility that some notice image related to notice effect contents 3 will be displayed after the remaining time has elapsed is displayed in predetermined display area 3, and the process proceeds to step 2680 (second modification 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2670 (second modification 2), in step 2674 (second modification 2), the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 displays the display contents in step 2672 (second modification 2). Is deleted, and the process proceeds to Step 2680 (second modification 2).

  Next, in step 2680 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 refers to the notice effect occurrence timing suggestion timer 2152a-7-1, and all the subtraction timers T1 to T3 are timed up. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2680 (second modification 2), in step 2682 (second modification 2), the notice effect generation timing suggestion effect control means 2152a-7 is in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Turns off the time series extension display flag and returns to the caller of this subroutine. It should be noted that if the answer is No in step 2642 (second variation 2) and step 2680 (second variation 2), the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  By changing to the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second modification of the second embodiment, a plurality of notice effects (in this example, notice effects contents 1 to 3) are executed during a certain symbol variation. And is configured to be able to suggest (or clearly notify) the occurrence timing of the plurality of notice effects in a time series (execute the suggestion effect in this example). Under the circumstances, the suggestion effect being executed during the certain symbol variation is configured to suggest (or clearly notify) the occurrence timing of the notice effect in the symbol variation subsequent to the certain symbol variation. For the player, the flow of the production can be clear, and it also has the function of a so-called hold-reading production, so that it is possible to further improve the interest of the game (production) That.

  In addition, in the second modification of the second embodiment, only when a new hold occurs in a situation where a suggestive effect is being executed during a certain symbol change, the notice effect at the time of the new hold is used. Although it is configured to suggest (or clearly notify) the occurrence timing, it is not limited to this, and when a new hold occurs in a situation where the suggestive effect is not executed, the new hold is similarly applied. You may comprise so that the generation | occurrence | production timing of the notice effect at the time of digestion may be suggested (or clearly notified). In addition, when implying (or clearly informing) the occurrence timing of the notice effect at the time of a new on-hold digestion, the occurrence timing (in this example, the remaining time display by a timer) that is currently displayed in the suggestion effect is extended. Although only the point is illustrated, it is not limited to this, for example, the remaining time display by the timer is temporarily stopped, and the timing that matches the remaining time until the occurrence of the notice effect at the time of the new hold-up is reached It is configured so that it can be restarted when triggered by the above, or when the remaining time display by the timer becomes zero, the timing of occurrence of the notice effect at the time of new hold-up is reacquired (set) and restarted, etc. A technique may be adopted.

  In addition, the more time the remaining time value until the display update timing related to the notice effect content scheduled to be executed at the time of trigger hold digestion calculated in step 2614 (second variation 2), the more accurate the game (effect). It will contribute to improving the interest of the people. In order to achieve such an object, it is desirable to adopt a configuration that takes into account that the fluctuation of the symbol variation time may occur after calculating the remaining time value. More specifically, (Method 1) When it is found that the symbol variation time increases or decreases after calculating the remaining time value, the remaining time value being displayed is added or subtracted each time. (Method 2) A variation mode of the main game symbol that can be executed is determined in advance as a specific variation mode (for example, “A1 = 30 seconds”, “A2 = 40 seconds”, “A3 = 50 seconds” as the variation mode of the main game symbol) If “A1” is selected as the variation mode of the main game symbol, the suggestive effect is executed when triggered by the selection of “A1”, the specific variation mode and the specific lose symbol (or small hit symbol) ), And the specific game symbol pattern (or small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed until the predetermined number of symbol variations is repeated thereafter. (Method 3) Regardless of the gaming state (for example, the number of holdings), the transition time value (for example, 60 seconds) is forcibly selected (so-called limited frequency state). Only a specific variation mode can be selected as the variation mode (for example, in any situation where the number of holds is 1 to 4, as the variation mode of the main game symbol, “A1 = 30 seconds”, “A2 = 40 seconds”, “ A configuration in which any one of “A3 = 50 seconds” is selected) can avoid the occurrence of wrinkles in the preliminary determination result of the symbol variation time.

  In the present embodiment (and the second embodiment), only a pachinko gaming machine is illustrated, but the present invention can also be applied to a rotary slot machine (so-called) slot machine. Here, a supplementary description of a known slot machine will be given.

  First, the well-known slot machine includes a main board as a main game control unit that controls the progress of a game, a sub board (sub-main board, sub-sub board) as a sub game control unit that controls the execution of a game, and a main game As a main game identification information display section for displaying identification information, a plurality of rows (generally three rows) of reels each having a plurality of pieces of identification information arranged on the outer periphery, and a player can operate and start a game. It has a start lever as a main game start instructing device for instructing, and a stop button as a main game progress instructing device that can be operated by the player to instruct the progress of the game. The main board has a main game random number acquisition unit for acquiring a main game random number when the start lever is operated, and one or more stop identifications based on the random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition unit. Main game identification information display content determination means for tentatively determining information (for example, display content determination means for internally determining a winning combination such as a small role or a character related to a special game), and main game identification information Based on one or a plurality of stop identification information tentatively determined by the display content determination means and the operation timing of the stop button, the one stop identification information is fixedly displayed on the reel which is the main game identification information display unit. Main game identification information display control means to be controlled (for example, reel control for stopping the reel at a predetermined position based on the internally determined winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed) And a special game execution control means (for example, “777 etc.”) that controls to shift to the special game when the predetermined mode is displayed as the stop identification information on the reel that is the main game identification information display unit. Sends information about the main game random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition means to the secondary game control unit side, as a trigger when it is lined up on a predetermined active line Main game side information transmission control means.

  The configuration according to the present embodiment can be applied to the sub game control unit side in such a well-known slot machine. Specifically, in the slot machine, whether or not to execute the notice effect in the present embodiment and the execution contents are determined when the start lever is operated or when the stop button is operated. It is possible to apply the configuration according to the present embodiment (and the second embodiment) at the time of the determination.

1000 Main controller 1100 Game control means, 1110 Entrance determination means 1111 Main game start entrance entrance determination means, 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means, 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Auxiliary Game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1130 hold control means 1131 main game symbol hold means, 1131a main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132 auxiliary game symbol hold means, 1132a auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1135 pass / fail lottery means, 1135a special Game transition determining means 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 Main game pass / fail lottery table 1140 Symbol content determining means, 1141 Main game content determining means 1141a Main game content determining lottery table, 1142 Auxiliary game content determining means 1142a Auxiliary game content Lottery table for determination, 1150 display control means 1151, main game symbol control means, 1151a main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 auxiliary game symbol control means 1152a auxiliary game symbol variation time management means, 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1160 Electric accessory switching control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Open timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 Game state temporary storage means 1191 Main game state temporary Storage means, 1191a flag temporary storage means 1191b main game symbol information temporary storage means, 1191c special game related information temporary storage means 1192 auxiliary game state temporary storage means, 1192a auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192b auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means, 1200 Information transmission means 1300 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral equipment 2110 Main game start port 2111 Main game start port entrance detecting device 2112 Main game start port electric equipment 2130 Main game symbol display device 2131 Main game symbol display unit 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2120 Grand prize opening, 2121 Grand prize opening prize detection device 2122 Grand prize opening, electrical equipment, 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral equipment 2210 Auxiliary game start opening, 2211 Auxiliary game start opening ball detection device 2220 Auxiliary Game symbol display device, 2221 Technical symbol display unit 2222 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2150 Effect display control means 2151 Display information receiving means, 2151a Main-side information temporary storage means 2152 Display control means, 2152a Decorative symbol display control means 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means, 2152a-1-1 drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 drawing stop symbol determination lottery table, 2152a-3 main effect operation content determination means 2152a-3-1 main effect operation content determination lottery table, 2152a-4 Fluctuation time management timer 2152a-4-1 Drawing variation time management timer, 2152a-5 Notice effect content determination means 2152a-5-1 Notice effect content determination lottery table, 2152a-7 Notice effect occurrence timing suggestion effect control Means 2152a-7-1 Suggestion timing of notice effect occurrence Immediate, 2152b drawing hold information display control means 2152d special game display control means, 2152e effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e-2 drawing hold information temporary storage means, 2140 effect display device 2141 drawing display unit, 2142 drawing Hold display section 4000 Production operation device 3000 Prize ball payout control device

Claims (1)

An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An information output unit capable of outputting information;
An operation member operable by a player,
When a predetermined random number acquisition condition is satisfied, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining game content;
Based on the random number, as the game content, identification information display content determination means for determining the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information;
In accordance with the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling the display of the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
When the stop identification information displayed on the identification information display unit is in a predetermined mode, special game execution means that can shift to a special game advantageous to the player;
Notice information output control means capable of outputting notice information indicating the expected degree of transition to a special game at an information output unit at a predetermined output timing during a variable display period in which the identification information is variably displayed; With
The notice information output control means is
At the specific output timing that is a timing before the predetermined output timing during the variable display period, the first notification information related to the timing at which the advance notice information can be output is output by the information output unit, and the specific output timing is output. When the operation member is operated after the output timing, the information output unit can output second notification information different from the first notification information.

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