JP4873496B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, when a non-special game is stopped in a predetermined mode after the identification information on the identification information display unit has been displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the starting port at the time of non-special game, The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that can shift to a special game advantageous to a player, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine that can display a telop in addition to displaying identification information.

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

By the way, the telops proposed in the prior art can be roughly classified into the following two patterns. The first is a telop that informs or suggests the result of symbol variation. For example, when the symbol variation is highly reliable, a telop “Intense heat” is displayed. The second is a telop related to the introduction of game contents, appearance characters, etc., which is not related to symbol variation.
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  In this way, since a predetermined message is displayed separately from the symbol display, the telop format does not disturb the main game of symbol variation, and various information is effectively and efficiently provided to the player. It has the advantage that it can be transmitted to. On the other hand, however, the conventional telop display availability / display content determination has a problem that various information cannot be displayed effectively as a result of the display content being limited for the following reasons. Specifically, regarding the first aspect described above, a telop display availability / display content determination process is executed for each symbol variation in accordance with the reliability of the symbol variation mode. Therefore, telops corresponding to symbol variations with low reliability and high selection rate are frequently displayed, but telops corresponding to symbol variations with low reliability and low selection rate are rarely displayed. In the second aspect described above, the telop contents are often displayed in a predetermined order. Therefore, when a certain telop is missed, the telop cannot be viewed until the series of telops is completed. Or, if the game is stopped, the series of telops are displayed from the beginning, and as a result, only the first information of the series of telops must be seen.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine in which a telop is displayed in addition to the identification information, and when there are a plurality of displayable telops, the plurality of telops are not greatly affected by the result of the symbol variation or the game situation. The object is to provide a means to display everything effectively and efficiently.

The present invention (1)
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display section capable of displaying and stopping identification information during non-special games;
A telop display that can display telops;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and a stop mode of identification information based on the random number;
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, identification information display control means for executing display control for displaying the stop mode after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit in the variation mode;
A telop display content determining means for determining display content of one telop from a plurality of telops;
In accordance with the display content determined by the telop display content determination means, a telop display control means for executing display control for displaying the one telop on the telop display section;
Special game control means for performing execution control of a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state when the stop mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode;
In a pachinko machine having
The telop display content decision means
A mode determination table referred to when selecting one mode from the plurality of modes after grouping the plurality of telops into a plurality of modes;
Mode decision means for selecting one mode with reference to the mode decision table when the mode change condition is satisfied,
A telop decision table referred to when selecting one telop from one or more telops belonging to the mode;
A telop determination means for selecting one telop content from one or a plurality of telop contents belonging to the current mode with reference to the telop determination table independently of the display content of the identification information when the telop change condition is satisfied; Have
A telop can be displayed asynchronously with the identification information,
Pachinko machines
Displayed telop forced termination means for controlling the telop displayed on the telop display section to be terminated forcibly by the telop display control means
In addition,
When the telop determination means satisfies the telop restart condition after the forced termination, in addition to reselecting one telop from one or more telops belonging to the current mode with reference to the telop determination table,
Pachinko machines
Based on the display content of the identification information, the second telop availability determination / display content determination means for determining the availability of the identification information related telop related to the display content and the display content;
When the display of the identification information related telop is determined by the second telop availability determination / display content determination means, the identification information related telop is displayed on the telop display unit according to the display content determined by the second telop availability determination / display content determination means. Second telop display control means for executing display control for display;
In addition,
The currently displayed telop is forcibly terminated when the second telop availability determination / display content determination unit determines the display of the identification information related telop.
This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.

The present invention (2) is identification information display section (P & ID display unit 2141) and the telop display portion (telop display portion 2143) are different regions within the same image display unit,
While browsing the telop abort means (interrupt management unit 2152d-3, the interrupt control unit 2152e-2) is, identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) is identification information display section (P & ID display unit 2141 when performing display of identification information (decorative pattern) to a default area of the telop display unit not only the default region (telop display portion 2143) of the) control so as to kill the telop that is currently being executed The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention ( 1 ).

The present invention (3) is pachinko gaming machine has a separate CPU another, and a first substrate and a second substrate,
Identification information display determining means (P & ID display content determining section 2152a-1) and identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) is present on the first substrate side,
Telop determining means (usually telop display content determining section 2152e-4-1), telop determination table (usually telop display content determination table 2152e-4-1-1) and telop display control means (telop display control means 2152e) is the pachinko gaming machine of the invention (1) or (2) that exists on the second substrate side.

The present invention (4), mode decision means (mode change control unit 2152d-1) and mode decision table (mode changing table 2152d-1-1) is present on the first substrate side ,
Pachinko gaming machine,
In situations telop is being displayed by the telop display control means (telop display control unit 2152e), mode change instruction by mode determining means (mode change control unit 2152d-1) is transmitted from the first substrate side The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to ( 3 ), further comprising mode change control means (mode change control means 2152e-3) for waiting for mode change until the telop display is completed. is there.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “winning” is a concept including not only winnings in which a winning ball is paid out but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes so-called “through chucker” and winning holes. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Game content determination random number” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining whether or not to give a notice based on the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information). The `` mode change condition '' may be a change condition managed by any of the main control board side, the sub main control board side, and the sub sub control board side, for example, when the stay time of a certain mode exceeds a predetermined time, A case where the number of changes in the identification information exceeds a predetermined number can be given. “Telop change condition” is typically managed on the sub-sub control board side that is different from the main control board side that controls the identification information (special symbol) and the sub-main control board side that controls the identification information (decoration symbol). For example, a case where a certain telop is completed can be cited.

  In the present invention (1), in addition to grouping a plurality of telop contents into a plurality of modes and performing a mode transition at a predetermined opportunity, one or more belonging to the mode is independent of the display contents of the identification information. One telop content is selected from a plurality of telop contents. By adopting such a configuration, when a certain telop is overlooked, which is a problem in the prior art in which a plurality of telop contents are displayed in a predetermined order, the telop until the series of telops is rotated once. When the game cannot be viewed or when the game is stopped, the series of telops are displayed from the beginning, and as a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which only the first information of the series of telops must be viewed. Furthermore, it responds to symbol variation with low reliability and high selectivity, which is a problem in the prior art that executes telop display availability / display content determination processing for each symbol variation depending on the reliability of the symbol variation mode. Although telops are frequently displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which telops corresponding to symbol variations with low reliability and low selection rate are rarely displayed. As described above, according to the present invention (1), when there are a plurality of displayable telops, all of these telops can be effectively and efficiently performed without much influence on the result of the symbol variation and the game situation. The effect that it becomes possible to display is produced.

According to the present invention ( 1 ), in addition to the above effects, there is provided a forced termination means for forcibly terminating the displayed telop, so that a situation in which continuing to display the telop is an obstacle to the game is avoided. There is an effect that can be. Furthermore, according to the present invention ( 1 ), when restarting a forcibly terminated telop, the content of the telop is newly determined and the telop is displayed from the beginning. Compared with the case where it is displayed again, there is also an effect that the telop can be surely made known to the player.

According to the present invention ( 2 ), in addition to the above-described effect, the telop is configured to forcibly terminate when the identification information display area is enlarged. There is an effect that it is possible to avoid a situation where the identification information and the telop interfere with each other and it is difficult to see the presentation of the identification information.

According to the present invention ( 1 ), in addition to the above-described effect, when the identification information related telop related to the display content of the identification information in the fluctuation is to be displayed, the normal telop is forcibly terminated. Thus, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the normal information telop and the identification information related telop interfere with each other and the identification information related telop becomes difficult to see.

According to the present invention ( 3 ), in addition to the above-described effect, since the board that controls the display control of the identification information and the board that controls the telop display are configured to be different, there is no entry of the game ball at the start port. Thus, there is an effect that the desired telop display control can be easily executed under any circumstances in a form independent of the display control of the identification information that is not executed.

According to the present invention ( 4 ), in addition to the above-described effect, the mode change itself is configured to be executed on the first substrate side, so that information that can be grasped on the first substrate side (for example, the number of changes in identification information) is directly obtained. There is an effect that the mode can be changed by using.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, Pachinko machines such as ordinary 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 present invention is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to other game machines such as a sparrow ball game machine and an arrange ball. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special winning opening 2120 is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened when the special symbol 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 special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten types of numbers “0” to “9” and “−” of the loss.

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

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141, a drawing hold display unit 2142, and a telop display unit (telop display area) 2143. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp. Next, the telop display unit 2143 displays information indicating the reliability of the change, information on characters and stories appearing in the production, information indicating the game state in a gaming machine that does not notify the game state, etc. It is. Then, on the telop display portion 2143, the telop moves from right to left and is displayed.

  Here, the telop display, which is a characteristic element of the present invention, will be described. The telop display in the best mode includes a normal telop display and an interrupt telop display. First, the normal telop display is performed in a form independent of the main game, that is, symbol variation, and various modes exist depending on the display contents. For example, there are a mode for displaying character information appearing in the production (mode 1 described later), a mode for displaying the synopsis information of the story related to the production (mode 2 described later), and the like. Each mode has a plurality of telop display contents. Unless the mode is changed (changed), the telop display contents are determined by lottery within the staying mode and normal telop is displayed. Here, the mode transition is triggered by the digestion of a predetermined number of games (the number of symbol variations). The predetermined number of games varies depending on the mode in which the user stays. For example, in the mode with a large amount of information to be displayed, the stay period is long, that is, a predetermined number of games is set to be large. In addition, when a predetermined number of games are consumed during normal telop display, the mode is switched to after the display of the currently displayed normal telop is completed, and the telop display content is selected within the mode to display the normal telop display. Do. On the other hand, the interrupt telop display is displayed in a manner linked with the variation mode. For example, in the case of a battle effect, the actual situation of the battle is displayed. Here, the variation mode includes a mode in which an interrupt telop is displayed and a mode in which no telop is displayed. Also, the timing for displaying the interrupt telop is set to be different depending on the variation mode. For example, in the case of the aforementioned battle effect, the start of the battle is the start timing of the interrupt telop display, and the end of the battle is the end timing of the interrupt telop display. Here, a process when a variation mode in which an interrupt telop is displayed during normal telop display is selected will be briefly described. First, normal telop display is performed until the start timing of interrupt telop display is reached. Next, when the timing is reached, the normal telop display being displayed is forcibly terminated and interrupt telop display is performed. Then, when the end timing of interrupt telop display is reached, the interrupt telop display is ended and normal telop display is newly performed from the beginning. Details of the process will be described later.

  Next, a telop display unit (telop area) 2143 that is a characteristic element of the present invention will be described. The telop display unit 2143 in the best mode takes two states, a display state and a non-display state, in a manner linked with the variation mode. Similar to the interrupt telop display described above, the change mode includes a mode in which the display state of the telop display unit 2143 changes (display → non-display → display) and a mode in which the display state does not change (always display). Further, the timing at which the telop display unit 2143 is not displayed is set to be different depending on the variation mode. For example, in the case of a 2-to-2 battle effect, the start of the battle is the non-display start timing of the telop display unit 2143, and the end of the battle is the non-display end timing of the telop display unit 2143. Here, a process when the change mode in which the display state of the telop display unit 2143 changes during the normal telop display is selected will be briefly described. First, normal telop display is performed until the non-display start timing of the telop display unit 2143 is reached. Next, when the timing is reached, the currently displayed normal telop display is forcibly terminated and the telop display unit 2143 is not displayed. When the non-display end timing of the telop display unit 2143 is reached, the telop display unit 2143 is displayed, and normal telop display is newly performed from the beginning. Details of the process will be described later.

  As described above, when (1) a variation mode in which an interrupt telop is displayed and (2) a variation mode in which the display state of the telop display unit 2143 is changed during normal telop display, the normal telop display is forcibly terminated. It will be interrupted by other processing. Hereinafter, the former (1) is referred to as a mode interrupt, and the latter (2) is referred to as a telop area non-display interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game opening / closing control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to for the main game and the auxiliary game 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 gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. A drawing hold information display control unit 2152b that controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142; Regardless of the signal from the main side (in a form independent of symbol variation), a telop display control means 2152e for controlling the telop display on the telop display unit (telop display area) 2143 of the effect display device 2140; Temporary display related information temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect And 憶 unit 2152C, a has. Here, in this best mode, the telop display control management means 2152d is mounted on the peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board), while the telop display control means 2152e is mounted on the effect display device 2140. That is, a telop display control management process (to be described later) executed by the telop display control management unit 2152d in the best mode is executed by a program (sub-main program) of the peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board). The below-described telop display control process executed by the means 2152e is executed by a program (sub-subprogram) of the effect display device 2140. However, it is not limited to this.

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

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the telop display control management unit 2152d executes the mode change management unit 2152d-1 that manages the timing of mode transition (change) and the interrupt processing (mode interrupt, telop area non-display interrupt) in the variation mode. Interrupt determination / content determination means 2152d-2 for determining interrupt processing timing (start / end) in case of determination and execution, and interrupt management means 2152d-3 for managing the timing of the interrupt processing Telop display related information transmitting means 2152d-4 for transmitting telop display related information (mode change information, interrupt information, etc.) to the telop display control means 2152e.

  Here, the mode change management means 2152d-1 includes a mode change table 2152d-1-1 that is referred to when the mode change lottery is performed, and a mode change counter 2152d that can measure the number of games (number of symbol variations). -1-2.

Here, Table 2 is an example of the mode change table 2152d-1-1. As can be seen from Table 2, the number of games (number of symbol variations) is different for each mode. For example, a mode for displaying a synopsis of a story related to the production (a mode with a large amount of information to be displayed) has a large number of games. Specifically, when the mode is shifted to mode 2, the user stays in mode 2 until the symbol variation is performed 100 times.

  The interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 includes an interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination table 2152d-2-1 that is referred to when making a determination regarding interrupt processing.

Here, Table 3 is an example of an interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination table 2152d-2-1. As can be seen from Table 3, the table stores the change mode and the interrupt process in association with each other, and stores, for example, the telop area non-display start timing.

  The interrupt management unit 2152d-3 includes an interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the telop display control means 2152e includes a telop display related information receiving means 2152e-1 for receiving telop display related information transmitted from the telop display control management means 2152d (telop display related information transmitting means 2152d-4). , Interrupt control means 2152e-2 for controlling the interrupt (mode interrupt, telop area non-display interrupt), mode change control means 2152e-3 for controlling the mode transition (change), and control for normal telop display Normal telop display control means 2152e-4, interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 that controls control related to interrupt telop display, and telop area display control means 2152e-6 that controls control related to the display of the telop display section (telop area) 2143 ,telop A telop display related information storage unit 2152e-7 for storing data (character string information or image information, etc.) about shows further includes a.

  Here, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 has normal telop display content determination means 2152e-4-1 for determining the telop display content within the staying mode, and further determines the normal telop display content determination. The means 2152e-4-1 has a normal telop display content determination table 2152e-4-1-1, which is referred to when determining the telop display content.

Here, Table 4 is an example of a normal telop display content determination table 2152e-4-1-1. As can be seen from Table 4, each mode has a plurality of telop display contents, and the telop display contents are determined by lottery within a mode in which the user stays based on a random number from 0 to 255.

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

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

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

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

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 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 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

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

  Next, FIG. 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 has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. (For example, an opening pattern of 0.5 second opening → 0.8 second closing → 0.5 second opening is set as a small hitting opening pattern). Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 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 special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability fluctuation big hit or a sudden probability fluctuation 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 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIG. 13 (FIGS. 13 to 20) is a process that executes processing based on a signal from the main controller 1000 side, that is, a process that does not execute processing when no signal is received from the main controller 1000 side. Yes, FIG. 21 (FIGS. 21 to 26) shows processing executed regardless of the presence or absence of a signal from the main controller 1000 side. First, FIG. 13 (FIGS. 13 to 20) will be described.

  First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6002, the effect display control means 2150 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. If YES in step 6002, the process proceeds to step 6100. On the other hand, if NO in step 6002, the display display control unit 2150 refers to the flag area of the display display related information temporary storage unit 2152 c, and changes the design. It is determined whether the medium flag is on or the special game in-progress flag is on. If yes in step 6004, the process proceeds to step 6100, and if no, the process proceeds to step 6002. That is, the processing after step 6100 is executed only when a signal is received from the main controller 1000 side and when processing (design variation or special game) is executed according to the signal. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control means 2150 executes a telop display control management process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6002. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (telop display control management process 7000). Migrate to Even in the case of No in step 6102, the processing shifts to the next processing (telop display control management processing 7000).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the telop display control management process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7000 in FIG. This process is a process for managing the mode change timing and the telop display interrupt process timing in the telop display control process in step 8000 described later, which is executed regardless of the presence or absence of a signal from the main controller 1000 side. . The telop display control management process in the best mode is executed by a so-called peripheral device control board (sub-integrated control board) that controls sound control by the speaker 114 or the like and display control by the effect display device 2140. Is configured to be executed by the effect display device 2140. However, it is not limited to this.

  First, in step 7002, the telop display control management unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 7002, in step 7100, the mode change management means 2152d-1 executes a mode change management process described later. In step 7200, interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 executes an interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Here, the processing of Step 7100 and Step 7200 is processing executed only once when the symbol changes. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7002, in step 7004, the telop display control management unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 7004, in step 7300, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 executes an interrupt management process described later, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). In addition, also when it is No at step 7004, it transfers to the following process (decoration symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the mode change management process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7100 in FIG. Here, this process is a central process executed by the telop display control management unit 2152d. First, in step 7102, the mode change management unit 2152 d-1 adds 1 to the “i” value of the mode change counter 2152 d-1-2. Here, the “i” value is a counter value used for mode change management, and is counted for each symbol variation. Next, in step 7104, the mode change management means 2152d-1 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c based on the mode change counter 2152d-1-2, and “i” value = “G” value. It is determined whether or not there is. Here, the “G” value is a value used for mode change management, and the number of games staying in the current mode (number of symbol fluctuations) is set. In the case of Yes in step 7104, in step 7106, the mode change management unit 2152d-1 clears (sets 0) the “i” value of the mode change counter 2152d-1-2. In the best mode, the mode is always changed when the number of stay games is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. The mode may be changed when a mode is selected. Next, in step 7108, the mode change management means 2152d-1 refers to the mode change table 2152d-1-1 and decides the mode to be transferred by lottery, and the decision display information is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means. Temporarily stored in the telop display control management information area 2152c. It should be noted that the lottery of the mode to be shifted may be configured so that the same mode as the previous mode is selected or not selected. Next, in step 7110, the mode change management means 2152d-1 determines the number of stay games (number of symbol fluctuations) in the determined mode to be shifted to “G” in the telop display control management information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Set to the value. In step 7112, the mode change management unit 2152d-1 (telop display related information transmission unit 2152d-4) transmits the mode change information (such as the determined transition mode No.) to the effect display device 2140. The process moves to (interruptability determination / content determination process 7200). Even in the case of No in step 7104, the process proceeds to the next process (interruptability determination / content determination process 7200). Here, in this best mode, mode transition is managed based on the number of games (the number of symbol fluctuations), but mode transition may be managed based on other information (such as time).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. First, in step 7202, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152 d-2 is the fluctuation mode information and interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination table temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c. With reference to 2152d-2-1, the variation mode determines whether or not there is a mode interruption. If Yes in step 7202, in step 7204, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 turns on the mode interrupt flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 7206, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 determines the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination based on the variation mode information temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Referring to the table 2152d-2-1, the interrupt mode start timing and interrupt mode end timing in the variation mode are set in the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 respectively, and the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200) is performed. Migrate to

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7202, in step 7208, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 is based on the variation mode information temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Then, with reference to the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination table 2152d-2-1, the variation mode determines whether there is a telop area non-display interrupt. In the case of Yes in step 7208, in step 7210, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-2 turns on the telop area non-display interrupt flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 7212, the interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152 d-2 is the fluctuation mode information and interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination table temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c. 2152d-2-1, the telop area non-display start timing and the telop area non-display end timing in the variation mode are set in the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 respectively, and the next process (decorative symbol display control process) 6200). Even in the case of No in step 7208, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of interrupt management processing, which is one of characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 7300 in FIG. First, in step 7302, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the mode interrupt flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 7302, in step 7304, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 refers to the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 and determines whether or not the interrupt mode start timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 7304, in step 7306, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 (telop display related information transmission unit 2152d-4) transmits interrupt mode start information (interrupt mode No. etc.) to the effect display device 2140, and next The process proceeds to (decorated symbol display control process 6200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7304, in step 7308, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 refers to the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 and determines whether or not the interrupt mode end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 7308, in step 7310, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 (telop display related information transmission unit 2152d-4) transmits the interrupt mode end information to the effect display device 2140 and performs the next process (decorative symbol display). Control processing 6200) is entered. Even in the case of No in step 7308, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7302, in step 7312, the interrupt management means 2152d-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the telop area non-display interrupt flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 7312, in step 7314, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 refers to the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 and determines whether or not the telop area non-display start timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 7314, in step 7316, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 (telop display related information transmission unit 2152d-4) transmits the telop non-display start information to the effect display device 2140, and performs the next process (decoration pattern). The process proceeds to display control processing 6200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7314, in step 7318, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 refers to the interrupt management timer 2152d-3-1 and determines whether or not the telop area non-display end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 7318, in step 7320, the interrupt management unit 2152d-3 (telop display related information transmission unit 2152d-4) transmits the telop non-display end information to the effect display device 2140, and performs the next process (decorative pattern). The process proceeds to display control processing 6200). In the case of No in step 7318, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Also in the case of No in step 7312, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300). .

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

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only in the case of a shortened variation jackpot). Here, if the sudden probability change jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current win is "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" or "small hit" In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control means 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (step 6002). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6002).

  Next, a telop display control process 8000 executed regardless of the presence or absence of a signal from the main controller 1000, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. To do. First, FIG. 21 is a main flowchart of the telop display control process 8000 performed by the telop display control means 2152e (effect display device 2140). First, in step 8100, the interrupt control unit 2152e-2 executes an interrupt control process described later. Next, in step 8200, the mode change control means 2152e-3 executes a normal stay mode change control process to be described later. Next, in step 8300, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 executes a normal stay mode telop display control process to be described later. Next, in step 8400, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 executes an interrupt mode telop display control process to be described later. In step 8500, the telop area display control unit 2152e-6 executes a telop area display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 8100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of interrupt control processing, which is one of characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 8100 in FIG. First, in step 8102, whether or not the interrupt control unit 2152e-2 (telop display related information receiving unit 2152e-1) has received interrupt mode start information (interrupt mode No. or the like) from the telop display related information transmitting unit 2152d-4. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 8102, in step 8104, the interrupt control means 2152e-2 turns on the interrupt mode flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (normal stay mode change control process 8200). ). On the other hand, if NO in step 8102, has interrupt control means 2152e-2 (telop display related information receiving means 2152e-1) received interrupt mode end information from telop display related information transmitting means 2152d-4 in step 8106? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 8106, in step 8108, the interrupt control means 2152e-2 turns off the interrupt mode flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (normal stay mode change control process 8200). ).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8106, in step 8110, the interrupt control unit 2152e-2 (telop display related information receiving unit 2152e-1) receives the telop area non-display information (non-display) from the telop display related information transmitting unit 2152d-4. It is determined whether or not (start information) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 8110, in step 8112, the interrupt control means 2152e-2 turns on the telop area non-display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (normal stay mode change control). Move to processing 8200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8110, in step 8114, the interrupt control means 2152e-2 (telop display related information receiving means 2152e-1) sends the telop area display information (non-display end) from the telop display related information transmitting means 2152d-4. Information) is received. In the case of Yes in step 8114, in step 8116, the interrupt control means 2152e-2 turns off the telop area non-display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (normal stay mode change control). Move to processing 8200). In addition, also when it is No at step 8114, it transfers to the following process (normal stay mode change control process 8200).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the normal stay mode change process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 8200 in FIG. First, at step 8202, has mode change control means 2152e-3 (telop display related information receiving means 2152e-1) received mode change information (transition mode No. etc.) from telop display related information transmitting means 2152d-4? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 8202, in Step 8204, the mode change control means 2152e-3 turns on the mode change flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 8206, the mode change control means 2152e-3 temporarily stores the mode change information in the telop display control information area (mode state information temporary temporary storage area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 8208, the mode change control means 2152e-3 determines whether it is the mode change permission timing, that is, the telop display flag is off, the interrupt telop display flag is off, and the telop area display flag is on. It is determined whether or not. For example, when mode change information is received during normal telop display, the end of normal telop display currently being displayed is the mode change permission timing. Further, after receiving mode change information during normal telop display, if there is further mode interrupt or telop area non-display interrupt, the end of interrupt telop display or the end of non-display of the telop display unit 2143 It is time for permission. In the case of Yes in Step 8208, in Step 8210, the mode change control means 2152e-3 changes the mode based on the mode change information {Ticker display control information area (mode state information in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c). Set to temporary storage area}. In step 8212, the mode change control unit 2152e-3 turns off the mode change flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (normal stay mode telop display control process 8300). To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8202, in step 8214, the mode change control means 2152e-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the mode change flag is on. . If yes in step 8214, the process proceeds to step 8208. If no, the process proceeds to the next process (normal stay mode telop display control process 8300). Even in the case of No in step 8208, the process proceeds to the next process (normal stay mode telop display control process 8300).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the normal stay mode telop display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 8300 in FIG. Here, this processing is a central processing executed by the telop display control means 2152e (effect display device 2140). First, in step 8302, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the telop display flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 8302, in Step 8304, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the interrupt mode flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 8304, in step 8306, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the telop area non-display flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 8306, in step 8308, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the telop area display flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 8308, in step 8310, the normal telop display content determination means 2152e-4-1 is temporarily stored in the telop display control information area (mode state information temporary storage area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Based on the current mode state information and the current game state, the normal telop display content determination table 2152e-4-1-1 is referred to, and the telop display content is determined by lottery within the current mode (stay mode). At the same time, the determination information is set in the telop display control information area (telop display content temporary storage area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Here, as a method for the telop display control means 2152e (effect display device 2140) to grasp the game state information, the telop display control means 2152e refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, or the telop display control management means 2152d. There is a method of referring to the game state information included in the information transmitted from. The lottery of the telop display content may be configured so as to select the same telop display content as the previous time or not. However, from the viewpoint of efficiently showing all the displayable telops to the player, it is preferable not to select the same telop as the previous time. In addition, the telop display content in the specific gaming state may be configured to be less noticeable than in the normal gaming state, or may be configured to stand out. Next, in step 8312, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 turns on the telop display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 8314, the normal telop display control unit 2152e-4 determines the determination contents (telop display contents) temporarily stored in the telop display control information area (telop display contents temporary storage area) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. ), The telop display is started on the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 8316, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 determines whether or not the telop display end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 8316, in Step 8318, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 ends the telop display on the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140. In step 8320, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 turns off the telop display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (interrupt mode telop display control process 8400). Transition. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8302, in step 8322, the normal telop display control unit 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the interrupt mode flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 8322, in step 8324, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the telop area non-display flag is off. To do. If Yes in step 8324, the process proceeds to step 8316. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8322 and step 8324, in step 8326, the normal telop display control means 2152e-4 forcibly ends the telop display on the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140, and the process returns to step 8320. Transition. Note that if the answer is No in Step 8304, Step 8306, Step 8308, and Step 8316, the process proceeds to the next process (interrupt mode telop display control process 8400).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the interrupt mode telop display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 8400 in FIG. First, in step 8402, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the interrupt telop display flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 8402, in step 8404, the interrupt telop display control unit 2152e-5 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the interrupt mode flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 8404, in Step 8406, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 determines the interrupt telop display content based on the interrupt mode start information (variation mode information), and uses the determined information as the effect display related information. It is set in the telop display control information area (interrupt telop display content temporary storage area) of the temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 8408, the interrupt telop display control unit 2152e-5 turns on the interrupt telop display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. In step 8410, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 follows the determined contents (interrupt telop display contents) temporarily stored in the telop display control information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Interrupt telop display is started on the telop display unit 2143, and the process proceeds to the next process (telop area display control process 8500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 8402, in step 8412, the interrupt telop display control unit 2152e-5 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the interrupt mode flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 8412, in step 8414, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 ends the interrupt telop display on the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140. In step 8416, the interrupt telop display control means 2152e-5 turns off the interrupt telop display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (telop area display control process 8500). Transition. Note that, also in the case of No in step 8404 and step 8412, the processing shifts to the next processing (telop area display control processing 8500).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the telop area display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 8500 in FIG. First, in step 8502, the telop area display control means 2152e-6 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the telop area display flag is off. If Yes in step 8502, in step 8504, the telop area display control unit 2152e-6 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the telop area non-display flag is off. To do. If Yes in step 8504, in step 8506, the telop area display control unit 2152e-6 turns on the telop area display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. In step 8508, the telop area display control unit 2152e-6 displays the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to the next process (interrupt control process 8100). On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 8502, in Step 8510, the telop area display control means 2152e-6 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the telop area non-display flag is on. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 8510, in step 8512, the telop area display control means 2152e-6 turns off the telop area display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 8514, the telop area display control means 2152e-6 hides the telop display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to the next process (interrupt control process 8100). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 8504 and step 8510, the process proceeds to the next process (interrupt control process 8100).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the characteristic operation (telop display control processing) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) is a case where a normal telop is displayed, (2) is a mode change during normal telop display, (3) is a mode interruption during normal telop display, ( 4) shows a case where there is a telop area non-display interrupt during normal telop display. Hereinafter, aspects (1) to (4) will be described.

  First, in (1), since normal telop display is performed, display control is performed in a manner independent of symbol variation. Specifically, the process of changing the telop display content and performing the telop display within the stay mode is repeated independently of the symbol variation. The same process is performed when the symbol does not change. Here, FIG. 28A is a screen display example in the case of (1).

  Next, (2) is a mode when the symbol variation starts during normal telop display and the number of stay games (number of symbol variations) in the current mode is consumed. In this case, after displaying the currently displayed telop, the mode is changed to a mode different from the current mode. Here, FIG. 28B is a screen display example in the case of (2).

  Next, (3) is an aspect in the case where the symbol variation related to the mode interruption is selected during the normal telop display. In this case, when the interrupt telop display start timing is reached after the start of symbol variation, the currently displayed normal telop display is forcibly terminated and the interrupt telop is displayed. When the interrupt telop display end timing is reached, the interrupt telop display is ended, and the telop display content different from the display content of the forcedly ended normal telop is determined by lottery and the normal telop display is started according to the determination information. Here, FIG. 28C is a screen display example in the case of (3).

  Next, (4) is a mode in the case where the symbol variation related to the telop area non-display interrupt is selected during the normal telop display. In this case, when the telop area non-display start timing is reached after the start of symbol variation, the currently displayed normal telop display is forcibly terminated and the telop display section (telop area) 2143 is not displayed. When the telop area non-display end timing is reached, the telop display unit 2143 is displayed, and the telop display content different from the display content of the normal telop that has been forcibly ended is determined by lottery and the normal telop display is started according to the determination information. To do. Here, FIG. 28D is a screen display example in the case of (4).

  In this best mode, a plurality of telop contents are grouped into a plurality of modes, and in addition to performing a mode transition at a predetermined opportunity, one or a plurality of affiliations belonging to the mode are independent of the display contents of the identification information. One telop content is selected from the telop content. By adopting such a configuration, when a certain telop is overlooked, which is a problem in the prior art in which a plurality of telop contents are displayed in a predetermined order, the telop until the series of telops is rotated once. When the game cannot be viewed or when the game is stopped, the series of telops are displayed from the beginning, and as a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which only the first information of the series of telops must be viewed. Furthermore, it responds to symbol variation with low reliability and high selectivity, which is a problem in the prior art that executes telop display availability / display content determination processing for each symbol variation depending on the reliability of the symbol variation mode. Although telops are frequently displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which telops corresponding to symbol variations with low reliability and low selection rate are rarely displayed. As described above, according to the best mode, when there are a plurality of displayable telops, all the plurality of telops are displayed effectively and efficiently without being greatly influenced by the result of the symbol variation or the game situation. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since the forced termination means for forcibly terminating the currently displayed telop is provided, it is possible to avoid a situation in which continuing the display of the telop will interfere with the game. Furthermore, according to the present invention (2), when restarting a forcibly terminated telop, the content of the telop is newly determined and the telop is displayed from the beginning. Compared with the case where it is displayed again, there is also an effect that the telop can be surely made known to the player.

  Furthermore, since the telop is configured to be forcibly terminated when the identification information display area is enlarged, the identification information and the telop interfere with each other when the identification information is to be produced on the full screen. There is an effect that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the production is difficult to see.

  Furthermore, when the identification information related telop related to the display content of the identification information in the fluctuation is to be displayed, the normal telop is forcibly terminated, so that the normal telop and the identification information related telop are There is an effect that it is possible to avoid the situation where the identification information related telop is difficult to see due to interference.

  Furthermore, since the board that controls the display of identification information is configured to be different from the board that controls the telop display, it is independent from the display control of the identification information that is not executed unless a game ball enters the start port. Thus, the desired telop display control can be easily executed under any circumstances.

  Furthermore, since the mode change itself is configured to be executed on the first substrate side, the mode change can be performed by directly using information that can be grasped on the first substrate side (for example, the number of changes in identification information). Play.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. First, in the best mode, the identification information display unit (drawing display unit) and the telop display unit are configured to be the same display device (effect display device). The display unit) and the telop display unit may be configured as separate display devices.

  Furthermore, in this best mode, the telop mode transition is determined on the sub-main side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode transition may be determined on the sub-sub side. In this case, the telop display control management unit 2152d and the telop display control unit 2152e in the best mode are both present on the sub-sub side. For example, when the mode transition trigger is the number of symbol fluctuations, symbol fluctuation information is received from the sub-main side, and the information is managed on the sub-sub side.

  Similarly, in this best mode, the display / non-display management of the telop area is configured to be performed on the sub-main side (see FIG. 17), but the display / non-display management of the telop area is performed on the sub-sub side. May be. In this case, for example, based on the variation mode information of the identification information transmitted from the sub-main side, it is determined whether or not the telop area is hidden for the variation mode. Processing such as value acquisition is executed on the sub-sub side.

  In addition, although a part has been described above, it is preferable to select a mode different from the previous mode or the previous telop when determining the mode transition and / or telop. Thereby, a plurality of pieces of telop information recorded by the gaming machine can be effectively and efficiently provided to the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 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 best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the telop display control management process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the mode change management process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of interrupt management processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the telop display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of interrupt control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the normal stay mode change control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of normal stay mode telop display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of interrupt mode telop display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the telop area display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (screen display example on the effect display device).

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1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1170 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Large prize opening 2141 Drawing display unit 2143 Ticker display unit 2152a Decoration symbol display control unit 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination unit 2152d-1 mode Change management means 2152d-1-1 Mode change table 2152d-2 Interrupt enable / disable determination / content determination means 2152d-3 Interrupt management means 2152e Telop display control means 2152e-2 Interrupt control means 2152e-3 Mode change control means 2152e-4- 1 Normal telop display content determination means 2152e-4-1-1 Normal telop display content determination table 2152e-5 Interrupt telop display control means

Claims (4)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable display and stop display capable identification information display unit of the identification information during non-special game,
A telop display that can display telops;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A random number acquisition means for acquiring game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the sphere to startup port,
And identification information display determining means for determining a fluctuation mode and stop mode of the identification information based on the random number,
In accordance with the display content is identification information display determining means is determined, identification information display control to perform display control for displaying the stop mode the identification information on the identification information display unit after displaying varied by the variation mode Means,
A telop display content determining means for determining the display content of one telop from a plurality of telop,
In accordance with the display contents telop display content determining means has determined, the telop display control means for executing a display control for displaying the one telop on telop display unit,
If the stop mode of the identification information is the predetermined aspect, the pachinko game machine having a special game control means for performing a special game execution control to the open state of the variable winning opening from the closed state,
Telop display content determining means,
On a grouping of the plurality of telop plurality of modes, and mode determination table which is referred to when selecting an mode from the plurality of modes,
If satisfied the mode change condition, the mode determining means for selecting one mode of referring to the table for mode decision,
A telop determination table that is referred to when selecting one telop from one or more of the telop belonging to the mode,
If satisfied telop change condition, independent of the display content of identification information, telop for selecting one of the telop content from one or more subtitle contents belonging to the current mode by referring to the determination table telop Determining means,
A telop can be displayed asynchronously with the identification information ,
Pachinko machines
Displayed telop forced termination means for controlling the telop displayed on the telop display section to be terminated forcibly by the telop display control means
In addition,
When the telop determination means satisfies the telop restart condition after the forced termination, in addition to reselecting one telop from one or more telops belonging to the current mode with reference to the telop determination table,
Pachinko machines
Based on the display content of the identification information, the second telop availability determination / display content determination means for determining the availability of the identification information related telop related to the display content and the display content;
When the display of the identification information related telop is determined by the second telop availability determination / display content determination means, the identification information related telop is displayed on the telop display unit according to the display content determined by the second telop availability determination / display content determination means. Second telop display control means for executing display control for display;
In addition,
The currently displayed telop forcibly terminating means controls to forcibly terminate the currently executed telop when the second telop availability determination / display content determination means determines to display the identification information related telop. A pachinko machine. The identification information display part and the telop display part are different areas in the same image display part,
The currently displayed telop forcibly terminates the currently executed telop when the identification information display control means displays the identification information not only in the default area related to the identification information display section but also in the default area related to the telop display section. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to be terminated . The pachinko gaming machine includes a first substrate and a second substrate having mutually independent CPUs,
The identification information display content determination means and the identification information display control means exist on the first substrate side,
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the telop determination means, the telop determination table, and the telop display control means exist on the second substrate side . The mode determination means and the mode determination table exist on the first substrate side,
Pachinko machines
When a telop is being displayed by the telop display control means, when a mode change instruction from the mode determination means is transmitted from the first substrate side, a mode change control means for waiting for the mode change until the telop display is completed. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

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