JP5046254B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is more effective than the non-special game when the identification information on the identification information display unit is displayed in a predetermined manner and then stopped in a predetermined manner after the game ball has entered the start opening during the non-special game. With regard to pachinko machines of the type that can shift to special games that are advantageous to the player, in particular, it is possible to cause different notices (for example, characters) in a predetermined order to appear over time and the identification information to stop in a predetermined manner The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a step-up notice function that clearly indicates or suggests high performance.

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

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. The notice effect is one of them, and a specific character or the like is displayed on the effect display section from the start of symbol change to the stop of the symbol (typically, from the start of symbol change to the reach state). It is an effect that displays and announces in advance that there is a high probability of winning a jackpot. There are various types of effects in this notice effect, for example, a step-up notice that suggests step by step that there is a high probability that a predetermined character will appear as time passes in a predetermined order and that it will be a big hit Known (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Here, when attention is paid to the step-up notice in the notice effect, the execution of the step-up notice is basically performed with one change in the current model (prefetching prohibition type). That is, in the event of a certain symbol change, it is determined whether or not a step-up notice is to be executed and to what level it is to be developed. Then, after the symbol change is completed, the above-described step-up advance notice lottery or the like is newly executed without dragging the step-up notice displayed at the time of the symbol change. Further, in the past model (prefetching allowance type), when a certain symbol variation occurs, there is a step-up notice for a plurality of times including the symbol variation. This is a so-called “look-ahead” technique. When a reserved ball that exists at the time of a certain symbol variation is a random value with a high probability of jackpot, the symbol variation related to this reserved ball from the certain symbol variation. In the meantime, a step-up notice is executed.
JP 2002-306741 A JP2002-231989

  Here, because of the impact of this step-up notice, many players have a high expectation that the notice will be displayed. However, in the current model (prefetching prohibition type), the frequency of occurrence of the step-up notice is relatively high, but the period in which the notice is displayed is as short as the change. On the other hand, in the conventional model (prefetching allowable type), the step-up display can continue to see the step-up notice for a relatively long time in terms of a plurality of fluctuations, but the random number for which fluctuations are not yet allowed. It is not always preferable to execute the step-up notice lottery based on the game fairness. Furthermore, a problem common to both models is that the value of the advance notice is reduced due to frequent display of low-reliability step-up notices that do not develop much. Therefore, in any model, it is actually impossible to provide a step-up notice with a period and quality that the player can satisfy while ensuring the fairness of the game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide means for providing a player with a step-up notice in which new enjoyment is embodied without degrading the original value while ensuring the fairness of the game.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
In non-special games, in addition to the variable information display and stop display of identification information (decorative symbol), it is possible to display advance notice information that informs or suggests in advance the results of the variable information display and / or stop display of the identification information (decorative symbol) An effect display unit (effect display device 2140) for displaying the effect;
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number (random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) based on a game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (design display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining a variation mode and a stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the random number;
Based on the random number, it is determined whether or not to display the advance notice information, and when it is displayed, the display content of the advance notice information is determined. Determining means 2153c-1),
In the case of a non-special game, when the variation start condition of the identification information (decorative symbol) is satisfied, the display information determined by the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) Identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) for displaying the stop mode after the identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed in the variation mode on the effect display unit (effect display device 2140);
While the identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed, according to the display content determined by the notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1), the effect display section (effect A notice information display control means (a notice display control means 2153c) for controlling the display device 2140) to display the contents;
When the stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) is a predetermined mode, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable winning port (large winning port 2120) from the closed state to the open state ( In a pachinko gaming machine having special game control means 1170),
Whether the notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notification display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) displays a step-up notice in which a plurality of notice indications can be developed in stages over time. And when to display, determine to which stage of the plurality of notices to be developed,
The advance notice information display control means (notice display control means 2153c) is a predetermined change in identification information determined by the advance notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) under a predetermined condition. The same content as the step-up notice displayed below is controlled to continue to be fixedly displayed in the next and subsequent identification information fluctuations that are executed after the end of the certain identification information fluctuation,
The notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) is configured to display a plurality of notice displays as time elapses even when the next and subsequent identification information (decorative symbols) changes. Tentatively determines whether or not to display step-up notices that evolve in stages, and if it is tentatively decided to display them, provisionally decides to which stage of the plurality of notices to be developed Furthermore, the preliminary announcement information display availability determination / content determination means (preliminary display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) exceeds the provisionally determined step-up advance notification stage. Determine whether or not to develop to a stage, and if it does not develop to that stage, decide to replace the currently displayed display mode of the stage with another display mode,
When the notice information display control means (notice display control means 2153c) determines whether or not the notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notification display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) determines the replacement of the display mode, The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the display mode related to the displayed stage is replaced with another display mode and displayed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the notice information display availability determination / content determination means (notification display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1) is provisionally determined not to be developed beyond the currently displayed step-up notice stage. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the display mode to be replaced is determined based on the number of times.

  According to the present invention (3), the advance notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means (notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means 2153c-1) is a step-up advance notice in which the provisionally determined stage is currently fixedly displayed It is determined whether or not a stage exceeding the stage is developed. If the stage is not developed, the display form up to the provisionally determined stage is replaced with another display form among the currently displayed stages. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or (2) that makes a decision.

  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 “game content” refers to, for example, the variation mode or stop mode of the identification information, the presence or absence of the notice, the content thereof, and the like. “Temporary stop” refers to a stop mode that seems to stop at first glance, but starts moving again.

  According to the present invention (1), when certain identification information fluctuates, the determination of whether to display a step-up notice is made and the content is determined based on the random number obtained at the time of fluctuating, and the notice is given over a plurality of identification information fluctuations. Since it is configured to be displayed in a fixed manner, the display time of the step-up notice is relatively long compared to the current model (pre-reading prohibition type) in which the step-up notice is displayed only at the time of the change. It is possible to give a high level of satisfaction to the player and to give a sense of security to the player because there is no adjustment function that harms the fairness of the game like the conventional model (read-ahead allowance type) There is also an effect. Furthermore, if a step-up notice that does not develop until the stage exceeding the currently displayed step-up notice is won internally during the plurality of identification information fluctuations, it is currently fixedly displayed. Since the stage of the step-up notice is not changed and the display mode related to the stage is replaced with another display form, the player can be notified that the step-up notice has been won internally. In addition, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation regarding the variation in the identification information when the display mode is changed in this way, and to give the player a new enjoyment that the display mode changes. There is an effect. In addition, the player's discomfort caused by the display of the low-reliability step-up notice can be dispelled, and the low-reliability step-up notice that is won internally is used as a trigger for the new performance. Compared with a mode of simply canceling the step-up notice with low reliability, there is also an effect that the monotony of the game can be avoided.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, the number of internal provisional determinations of the step-up notice that does not develop until the stage exceeding the currently displayed step-up notice is counted, and the display is replaced based on the count value. Since the mode is configured to change, the player can be motivated to be able to see a new display mode by accumulating count values. The effect that it becomes possible to raise more is produced.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, when the display mode is replaced, the display mode up to the temporarily determined stage among the currently displayed stages is replaced with another display mode. Therefore, it is possible to determine how many times the step-up notice up to which stage has been won internally.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below is a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {e.g., conventional second-class and third-class machines, general electric players, ordinary machines Also, when applied to a multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional first type functions or a conventional gaming machine having one first type function and one conventional second type function)} It is within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill and various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big 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. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the 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. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special drawing start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. In addition, the game ball entering the regular prize winning port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning port 2120 is a winning hole corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. Specifically, the grand prize opening 2120 includes a ball detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Is provided. Here, the entrance detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the grand prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which a 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 numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

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

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

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map hold display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols that are 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. Further, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 120 or the game area, and plays a role of effect by blinking.

  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). The main control device 1000, the effect display control means 2150 for performing display control related to various effects on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest Prize ball payout comprising a device 2140, a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, and a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with a prize at each prize opening. A mechanism (set base) 210, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110 are launched into the game area 120 one by one. Shooting device 232, launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of launch device 232, power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. Is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. Yes. The main controller 1000 includes 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 has a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game / auxiliary game, and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Information transmission means for transmitting information related to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  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.). Based on each random number, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and The symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, the display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and the stop display, and the special symbol starting port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112, and a special game control hand for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 1170, a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {for example, to the main game Related state (normal game state, specific game state, special game state), state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off status , A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes)} in a special game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start port entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start port 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance port 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

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

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random number) 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 holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the general figure holding means 1132 can store up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a general figure holding information 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  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 as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). 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. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

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

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

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

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

  Next, 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. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing game progress during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side, and the effect display effect on the effect display device 2140. Display control means 2153 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 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. Display hold information display control means 2153b that manages all control related to display processing of hold information on the display unit 2142, and display control related to a notice object that suggests the possibility of transition to a special game state advantageous to the player There is a notice display control means 2153c for controlling, and an effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. The figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2153a-2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 has a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not to display the notice object based on the stop pattern and variation mode of the determined decorative design, and determines the contents when displaying the notice object. Preliminary display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 and preliminary content storage means 2153c-2 for storing data relating to the advance notice object are further provided. Here, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 further includes a notice display permission determination / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1 for reference when determining whether or not the notice display is possible and the contents. Yes.

  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 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display stop and change of normal symbols, and have.

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

  Here, before explaining the flowchart, various effect functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode and main parameters related to the effect functions will be described.

《Step-up notice》
A step-up notice refers to a notice that gradually evolves over time during a single decorative symbol change. For example, as shown in FIG. 39A, when the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, S1 (first stage) notice is displayed, and when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached after that, S2 (second stage) is displayed. (Two steps) Notice is displayed. As described above, when the advance notice is advanced to the earlier stage (the fourth stage at the maximum in the best mode), the expectation for the special game is increased.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change

《Pseudo continuous step-up notice》
The quasi-continuous step-up notice indicates an effect of performing the above-described step-up notice for each quasi-variation when the decorative symbol is quasi-continuous. For example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (a-1) to (a-3), at the time of the first pseudo variation, a step-up notice that only develops up to S1 is displayed. At this time, a step-up notice that develops up to S2 is displayed, and a step-up notice that develops up to S3 is displayed during the third pseudo change. As described above, the step-up notice is executed continuously in a pseudo manner, and the more advanced step-up notice is displayed as the later pseudo-change occurs.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ K value: Number of pseudo continuous fluctuations

<< Stay mode α ₁ >>
The stay mode α ₁ is a mode in which a transition is made in response to the internal winning of the step-up notice, and the notice up to the stage displayed in the step-up notice is continuously displayed when the decorative symbols change thereafter. Mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when a certain symbol changes, a step-up notice up to the second stage is displayed {FIG. 39 (a)}. Then, as shown in FIGS. 39 (b) and (c), the step-up notice up to the second stage is displayed in a fixed manner from the next symbol variation (hereinafter, in this way, continuously in a fixed manner). The notice displayed is called “TH notice”). Here, when the step-up notice is further determined internally during the mode, (1) when the step-up notice develops to a stage prior to the TH notice, the step-up notice is developed to the previous stage {FIG. 39 (C)}, (2) If the step-up notice does not develop until a stage before the TH notice, cancel the internally determined step-up notice {FIG. 39 (b)}. Then, when the step-up notice develops to a stage before the TH notice {FIG. 39 (c)}, the stay mode ends with the change, and the normal mode starts from the next change {FIG. 39 (d)}. .
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ Sα _max value: TH notice continuously displayed after the next change ・ n value: Number of remaining stays in the stay mode

<< Stay mode α ₂ >>
Stay mode alpha ₂ is basically the same as the stay mode alpha _1. However, if the player wins the game to step up with the subject of development than TH notice during the stay mode, the stay mode alpha _1, a non-stay mode from the next symbol variation (i.e., TH notice is not displayed) whereas In the stay mode, the TH notice is displayed also at the next symbol change (in addition, the step-up notice developed to the previous stage at the time of the previous symbol change is displayed as the TH notice). For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), when a step-up notice extending to S 3 is won in a situation where a TH notice up to S 2 is displayed, the display timing of the step-up notice of S 3 is reached. The step-up notice is displayed, and the symbol variation ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the TH notice from the beginning of the next symbol variation to S3 is displayed.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ Sα _max value: TH notice continuously displayed after the next change ・ n value: Number of remaining stays in the stay mode

《Stay mode α ₃ 》
The stay mode α ₃ is basically the same as the stay mode α ₁ . However, when the step-up notice that is not developed until the TH notice is exceeded during the stay mode is won, the display mode of the displayed TH notice is changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a) ~ (b) , Stay mode alpha ₃ under the TH notice until S2 is being displayed, when the player wins the game in the step-up notice internally S1 alone, oval The previous TH notice changes to a square. Furthermore, although not shown in the drawings, if the winning of step-up notices that do not develop until the TH notice is exceeded during the stay mode is repeated, triangles → pentagons → hexagons → stars, etc. While there is, the display mode is changed. In this best mode, if the internal winning is a step-up notice that does not develop until the TH notice is exceeded during the stay mode, all TH notices will be uniformly applied regardless of the stage at which the internally elected step-up notice is developed. However, only the display form of the TH notice up to the development stage may be changed in accordance with the development stage of the step-up notice that has been won internally. Specifically, when the TH advance notice is S1 to S3 and the internally won step-up advance notice is S1 → S2, an example of changing the display form of only S1 and S2 can be given.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ Sα _max value: TH notice continuously displayed after the next change ・ n value: Number of remaining stays in the stay mode ・ m value: Display mode parameter (Step up notice that does not develop until TH notice during the mode) (A parameter that is incremented by 1 each time you win)

<< Stay mode β ₁ >>
As described above, under the stay modes α _{1 to 3} , the step-up notice lottery is executed every time, and when the step-up notice that is more advanced than the displayed TH notice is won, the step-up notice is displayed. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, under the stay mode β, the step-up advance notice lottery is executed only when the mode is entered, and the step-up advance notice lottery is not executed when the symbols change thereafter. Then, what kind of step-up notice is to be displayed in the case of symbol variation after the symbol variation at the time of entry (that is, symbol variation after the next variation) is determined in advance at the time of entering the mode. Of the stay modes β, the stay mode β ₁ is a mode for making a step-up notice in each of a plurality of symbol variations. That is, in a situation where the player does not look at the holding ball, this mode is confused with the mode in which the pseudo step-up notice is executed for each pseudo variation in the pseudo continuous variation described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the stay mode beta ₁ inrush, step-up notice the first stage is displayed (initial symbol variation). When the symbol changes for the second time, a step-up notice up to the second stage is displayed, and when the symbol changes for the third time, a step-up notice until the third stage is displayed. In this way, as a result of the step-up notice being displayed in succession over three symbol variations, in a situation where the player has not confirmed the on-hold ball state, it is pseudo-continuous whether the effect is in the stay mode. It is impossible to distinguish whether the performance is under fluctuation, and it is possible to induce a situation that causes confusion for the player.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ N value: Number of remaining stays in the stay mode

<< Stay mode β ₂ >>
Stay mode β ₂ is basically the same as the stay mode β _1. However, the notice up to the stage displayed in the first step-up notice is continuously displayed when the decorative symbol changes thereafter. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), a step-up notice up to the second stage is displayed when the symbol changes for the first time. Then, as shown in FIGS. 43B and 43C, the step-up notice up to the second stage is continuously displayed from the next symbol variation. Thus, this mode is identical to that of the stay mode α1 at _first glance. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish between the effect under the stay mode α ₁ or the effect under the stay mode β ₂ , and can induce a situation that causes confusion for the player.
◎ Related parameters and SH _max value: Parameters (1 to 4) that indicate how far the step-up notice will develop in this change
・ Sβ _max value: TH notice continuously displayed after next change ・ n value: Number of remaining stays in the stay mode

  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. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at 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 special game content determination random number acquisition processing 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 execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, 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 game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general entrance prize 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 general-purpose holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. The process proceeds to (Electric 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 chewing-opening 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 general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general 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 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general figure holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132 a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal figure 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 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in the step 1216 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, 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 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110, and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process 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 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 information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special symbol display process (+ specific game end determination process) in step 1400}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  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 (not in a special game + not in a special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time reduction gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  Next, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads out 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. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1417, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the game control means 1100 turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state in the effect display control means 2150. To the side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, 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 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 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 unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination 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 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, 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 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 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 1606 and step 1608, the special game executing means 1172 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 1604, 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 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 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 1623 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 executing means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 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 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 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 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  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 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next processing (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 11000, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 12000, the notice display control means 2153c executes a notice content determination process described later. Next, in step 13000, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step 14000, the notice display control means 2153c executes a notice display control process. Next, in step 15000, the notice display control means 2153c executes a notice related process after the end of symbol fluctuation, which will be described later. Then, in step 16000, effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 11000. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 11000 in FIG. First, in step 11002, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a 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 11002, in step 11004, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-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 2153a-1-1, the decorative pattern variation mode and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 displays the determination information in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store. 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 steps 11006 to 11012, it is determined whether or not the variation mode determined in step 11004 is an appropriate mode. If the variation mode is inappropriate, processing for re-determining the variation mode is executed. Specifically, in the best mode, the stay mode β (β ₁ , β ₂ ) is, as described above, continuously performing a step-up notice that is normally performed once in a plurality of times. This mode. In other words, a mode for confusing pseudo-continuous fluctuation with a mode in which a step-up notice is mounted (in other words, a mode for organically connecting a plurality of fluctuations so that they appear as one fluctuation through a step-up notice). I can say that. Therefore, when this stay mode β is selected, this process ensures that no pseudo continuous variation is selected.

Therefore, these processes will be described in detail. First, in step 11006, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the determined variation mode is pseudo continuous variation. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 11006, in step 11008, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “stay mode β ₁ flag” or “stay mode β ₂ flag” is set. It is determined whether or not it is off. In the case of Yes in step 11008, in step 11010, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “pseudo continuous variation determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 11008, in step 11012, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 displays the variation mode related to the pseudo continuous variation temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. The decorative design display control unit 2153a resets and re-decides the variation mode other than the pseudo continuous variation, and temporarily stores the determined information in the design related region of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d for the next processing (step 11014).

  In step 11014, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (notice content determination process 12000). . In the case of No in step 11002, the process proceeds to the next process (notice content determination process 12000), and in the case of No in step 11006, the process proceeds to step 11014.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the notice content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12000 in FIG. First, in step 12002, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. . In the case of Yes in step 12002, in step 12004, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 turns off the “symbol content determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 12100, the advance notice availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a step-up advance notice availability determination / content provisional determination process described later. Next, in step 12200, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a stay mode transition fall determination / execution process to be described later. Next, in the case of the non-stay mode at present, in step 12300, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 performs a non-stay mode lower process described later, and proceeds to step 12006. On the other hand, in the case of the stay modes α _{1 to} α ₃ , the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153 c-1 executes the stay mode α lower processing described later in Step 12400 and proceeds to Step 12006. On the other hand, if the current stay mode is β _{1 to} β ₂ , in step 12500, the notice display availability determination / content determination unit 2153 c-1 executes the stay mode β lower process described later, and proceeds to step 12006. Then, in step 12006, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “prediction availability determination / content decision process end flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (decorative symbol display control process). 13000). Even in the case of No in step 12002, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 13000).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the step-up advance notice allowance provisional / content provisional decision process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12100 in FIG. First, in step 12102, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines the notice display permission / inhibition / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1 based on, for example, the stop pattern and variation mode of the determined decoration symbol. By referencing, a temporary lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a step-up notice. Next, in step 12104, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the temporary lottery (step-up advance notice availability temporary lottery) has been won. In the case of Yes in step 12104, in step 12106, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines the notice display permission / inhibition / content determination lottery table 2153c based on, for example, the stop pattern and variation mode of the determined decorative symbol. By referring to 1-1, “SH _max value” is provisionally determined by lottery. Next, in step 12108, the notice display control means 2153c temporarily stores the temporarily determined “SH _max value” in the notice related area (for the change) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 12110, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (stay mode / transition fall decision process 12200). ). Even in the case of No in step 12104, the process proceeds to the next process (stay mode / transition fall determination process 12200).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the stay mode transition fall determination / execution process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12200 in FIG. First, in step 12202, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “stay mode flag” is on. Here, in the case of Yes in step 12202, in steps 12204 to 12209, a determination is made as to whether or not the stay mode fall condition is satisfied, and if it is satisfied, a process of falling into the non-stay mode is executed. (That is, stay mode fall determination / execution processing). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12202, in steps 12210 to 12250, a determination is made as to whether or not the stay mode transition condition is satisfied, and a process of shifting to the stay mode is performed if satisfied. That is, stay mode transition determination / execution processing). In the best mode, the fall determination / execution process and the transition determination / execution process of the stay mode are executed at the beginning of the change, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the process is executed after the change ends. You may comprise as follows.

Therefore, the stay mode fall determination / execution process will be described first. In step 12204, the notice display control means 2153c is “1” from the n value in the notice related area (for stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Is subtracted. Next, in step 12206, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the stay mode falling condition is satisfied. Here, the “falling condition” means, for example, (1) When the n value becomes 0, (2) When the previous stop symbol is a winning symbol, (3) The falling lottery is executed every time. When configured, when winning the lottery, etc. can be mentioned. In the case of Yes in step 12206, in step 12208, the notice display control means 2153c determines that the “stay mode flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (exactly, the stay mode currently turned on) Any _{one of the} flags α _{1 to} α ₃ and β _{1 to} β ₂ is turned off. In step 12209, the notice display control means 2153c resets the information temporarily stored in the notice related area (for stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (non-stay mode lower process). 12300, stay mode α lower processing 12400, stay mode β lower processing 12500). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 12206, the process proceeds to the next process (non-stay mode lower process 12300, stay mode α lower process 12400, stay mode β lower process 12500).

  Next, stay mode transition determination / execution processing will be described. In step 12210, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “step-up notice It is determined whether or not the “provisional flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 12210, in step 12212, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1 by, for example, acquiring a random number. By doing so, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to enter the mode.

Here, first, in steps 12214 to 12234, stay mode α transition determination / execution processing is performed. Specifically, in step 12214, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the transition to the stay mode α has been won. If in step 12214 Yes, the in step 12216, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1 determines whether the player wins the mode alpha ₁ transition. If Yes at step 12216, at step 12218, predictive display control unit 2153c is to select the "stay mode alpha ₁ flag" flag in the region of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153D, the process proceeds to step 12220. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12216, at step 12228, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1 determines whether the player wins the stay mode alpha ₂ transition. If Yes at step 12228, at step 12230, predictive display control unit 2153c is to select the "stay mode alpha ₂ flag" flag in the region of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153D, the process proceeds to step 12220. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12228, at step 12232, predictive display control unit 2153c is to turn the "stay mode alpha ₃ flag" flag in the region of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153D. In step 12234, the notice display control means 2153 c sets “0” to the m value in the notice related area (for stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153 d, and the process proceeds to step 12220. Note that, unlike the other stay modes α (α ₁ and α ₂ ), the reason why the “m value” is set in the stay mode α ₃ is the same level of display under the other stay modes α as described above. aspect is always whereas the same, because the display mode in the stay mode alpha ₃ below according to the m value even in the same stage are different.

After the flag setting for each stay mode α is completed, in step 12220, the notice display control means 2153c is temporarily stored in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “ _max value” is temporarily stored as the “Sα _max value” of the notice related area (for stay mode). That is, when entering the stay mode α, the step-up notice (this is the SH _max value) displayed at the time of the entry becomes the TH notice (this is the Sα _max value) that is fixedly displayed from the beginning of the next change. With respect to the stay mode alpha _2, when the step-up notice that exceeds TH notice in this mode has appeared, the minute S.alpha _max value exceeding is updated. Next, in step 12222, the notice display control means 2153c sets X (for example, 20) as the n value in the notice related area (for stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Set. Note that the n value of the stay mode α may be a form in which a fixed value is set, or a form in which the number of times is determined by lottery. Here, when the number of times is determined by lottery, the notice display control means 2153c acquires a random number for lottery and determines the number of times of stay in the stay mode α by referring to the table for determining the number of times of stay based on the random number. Therefore, it is further provided with means for determining the number of stays.

Next, in steps 12236 to 12250, stay mode β transition determination / execution processing is performed. Specifically, in the case of No in Step 12214, in Step 12236, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the stay mode β transition has been won. If Yes at step 12236, at step 12238, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1 determines whether the player wins the stay mode beta ₁ transition. In the case of Yes in Step 12238, in Step 12240, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “stay mode β ₁ flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12238, in step 12250, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “stay mode β ₂ flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

In step 12242, the notice display control means 2153c uses the “SH _max value” temporarily stored in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d as the notice related area (for stay mode). ) As “n value” and “n ₀ value”. Here, in the best mode, the “SH _max value” of the step-up notice that triggered the entry of the mode is used to determine the number of continuations of the stay mode and the contents of the step-up notice at each time. . For example, when the “SH _max value” is 3 (that is, provisional winning for the step-up advancement that develops to the third stage), the number of continuations of the stay mode is also 3. Furthermore, when the stay mode is β ₁ , the content is that only S1 is developed for the first variation of the stay mode, and S2 is developed for the second variation, and S3 is developed for the third variation. _In the case of ₂ , when the “Sβ _max value” determined in the lottery is 2, the first fluctuation of the stay mode is up to S2, and the second fluctuation is not developed (S1 and S2 are displayed from the beginning), the third time In the fluctuation, the content is that it develops to S3. In this case, n is a parameter for the number of continuations, and n and n ₀ are parameters for how far the step-up notice is made at each change (this will be described in detail in later processing). ).

Next, in step 12244, the notice display control means 2153c clears the “SH _max value” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The reason is as follows. In the stay mode, “SH _max value” at the time of the change is determined for each change using n and n ₀ as described above. For example, the first time of the stay mode is “1” as can be seen from step 12508 (see FIG. 26) described later. Thus, it was determined in step-up notice whether provisionally determined and content tentative determination processing 12100 "SH _max value" simply to use only to determine the n and n _0, after determining the n and n ₀ This is because it becomes unnecessary.

Next, at step 12246, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “stay mode β ₂ flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 12246, in step 12248, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 is set as “Sβ _max value” in the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. A value less than the “n ₀ ” value is set, and the process proceeds to Step 12224. As the “Sβ _max value”, a predetermined numerical value or a numerical value determined by lottery may be set. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12246, the process proceeds to step 12224.

  After the stay mode α transition determination / execution process (steps 12214 to 12234) and the stay mode β transition determination / execution process (steps 12236 to 12250) are finished, in step 12224 and step 12226, the notice display control means 2153c The “step-up advance notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is turned on and the “step-up advance provisional decision flag” is turned off, and the next process (non-stay mode lower process 12300, stay mode) [alpha] lower processing 12400 and stay mode [beta] lower processing 12500). Even in the case of No in step 12210 and step 12236, the process proceeds to the next process (non-stay mode lower process 12300, stay mode α lower process 12400, stay mode β lower process 12500).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of non-stay mode processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12300 in FIG. First, in step 12310, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a step-up notice permission determination / content determination process described later. In step 12360, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a step-up notice availability determination / content determination process at the time of pseudo-continuous effect determination described later, and performs the next process (step 12006 in FIG. 15). ).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12310 in FIG. First, at step 12312, the notice display permission / inhibition decision / content decision means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 12312, in step 12314 and step 12316, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. At the same time, the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (step-up notice decision / content decision process 12360 at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect). Even in the case of No in step 12312, the process proceeds to the next process (step-up notice availability determination / content determination process 12360 at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect). Thus, under the non-stay mode, the temporarily determined step-up notice is fixed as it is.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the step-up advance notice determination / content determination process at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 12360 in FIG. First, in step 12362, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “step-up notice determination flag” is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 12362, in step 12364, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “pseudo continuous variation determination flag” is on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 12364, in step 12366, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 acquires a random number and then refers to the notice display permission determination / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1. Thus, the lottery of whether or not to execute the step-up pseudo continuous notice is performed. Next, at step 12368, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 12368, in step 12370, the advance notice availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up pseudo continuous notice flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 12372, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 obtains a random number, and then the “number of pseudo continuous fluctuations” and the notice related area in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Based on the “SH _max value” in (for the variation), the notice pattern is determined by lottery by referring to the notice display availability decision / content decision lottery table 2153c-1-1, and the next process (FIG. 15). To step 12006). The notice pattern will be exemplified in the description of action. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12368, in step 12374, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. . In step 12376, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 clears the “SH _max value” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing. (Step 12006 in FIG. 15) is entered. As described above, in the best mode, when the quasi-continuous variation of the decorative pattern is executed, either (1) the pseudo step-up continuous notice is performed or (2) the pseudo step-up continuous notice is not performed. Only the selection is made, and (3) it is configured not to make a decision to make a step-up notice in any one of the pseudo continuous fluctuations. However, it may be configured to make such a determination. In addition, also when No is obtained in Step 12362 and Step 12364, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 12006 in FIG. 15).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the stay mode α lower processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12400 in FIG. First, at step 12410, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a step-up notice permission determination / content determination process described later. In step 12460, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 executes a step-up notice availability determination / content determination process at the time of pseudo-continuous effect determination described later, and performs the next process (step 12006 in FIG. 15). ).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12410 in FIG. First, in step 12412, the advance notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “step-up advance notice temporary determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 12412, in step 12414, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “stay mode α ₁ flag” or “stay mode” It is determined whether or not the flag α ₂ ”is on. If Yes at step 12414, at step 12420, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1 is at the parking mode alpha ₁ or alpha ₂ hours later, perform the step-up notice permission determination-content determination process, the next The process proceeds to (step-up notice availability determination / content determination process 12460 at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12414, at step 12440, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1 is the time staying mode alpha ₃ to be described later, and executes the step-up notice permission determination-content determination process, the following The process proceeds to the process (step-up notice availability determination / content determination process 12460 at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect). Even in the case of No in step 12412, the process proceeds to the next process (step-up notice availability determination / content determination process 12460 at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect).

FIG. 23 shows whether or not a step-up notice is allowed or not in the stay mode α ₁ or α ₂ when the pseudo continuous effect is determined, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 12420 in FIG. It is a flowchart of a determination process. First, in step 12422, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 refers to the notice related area (for the change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “SH _max ” value> It is determined whether or not the value is “Sα _max ”. In the case of Yes in step 12422, in step 12424, the advance notice availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up advance notice decision flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 12426, the notice display permission / inhibition decision / content decision means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (pseudo continuous). The process proceeds to step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing 12460) at the time of effect determination. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12422, in step 12428, the notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines the “SH _max ” value in the notice related area (for the variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Is cleared and the process proceeds to Step 12426. That is, the processing for turning off the step-up preliminary determination flag is executed without turning on the step-up preliminary determination flag.

Figure 24 is according to the subroutine of Step 12440 in FIG. 22, in the time staying mode alpha ₃ which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, a flow chart of the step-up notice permission determination-contents determination process. First, in step 12442, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 refers to the notice related area (for the change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “SH _max ” value> It is determined whether or not the value is “Sα _max ”. In the case of Yes in step 12442, in step 12444, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 12446, the notice display permission / inhibition decision / content decision means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next process (pseudo continuous). The process proceeds to step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing 12460) at the time of effect determination. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12442, in step 12448, the notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines the “SH _max ” value in the notice related area (for the variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To clear. Next, at step 12450, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 adds “1” to the m value in the notice related area (for stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, The process proceeds to 12446. That is, the processing for turning off the step-up preliminary determination flag is executed without turning on the step-up preliminary determination flag. However, the step-up notice determination flag is not turned on, that is, not only simply canceling the step-up notice display related to the “SH _max ” value (≦ “Sα _max ”), but the step-up notice is temporarily selected. This is different from the stay mode α ₁ or α _{2 in} that the “m value” is updated.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the step-up advance notice determination / content determination process at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 12460 in FIG. First, in step 12462, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “step-up notice determination flag” is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 12462, in step 12464, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “pseudo continuous variation determination flag” is on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 12464, in step 12466, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 acquires a random number and then refers to the notice display permission determination / content determination lottery table 2153c-1-1. Thus, the lottery of whether or not to execute the step-up pseudo continuous notice is performed. Next, in step 12468, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 12468, in step 12470, the advance notice availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up pseudo continuous notice flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 12472, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 obtains a random number, and then the “number of pseudo continuous fluctuations” in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, the notice related area. Refer to the lottery table 2153c-1-1 for determining whether or not to display a notice based on the “SH _max value” (for the change) and the “Sα _max value” in the notice related area (for stay mode). Thus, the notice pattern is determined by lottery, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 12006 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12468, in step 12474, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. . Next, in step 12476, the notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means 2153c-1 clears the “SH _max value” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the next The process proceeds to step 12006 in FIG. In addition, also when it is No in step 12462 and step 12464, it transfers to the following process (step 12006 of FIG. 15).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the stay mode β lower process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 12500 in FIG. First, in step 12502 to step 12506, when the step-up notice is provisionally determined under the stay mode β, processing for forcibly canceling the provisional determination is executed. This is because, as described above, the reason for the presence of the stay mode β is that the step-up notice is made in a pseudo manner over a plurality of variations (that is, the step-up notice is made in a pseudo manner over a plurality of variations). This is because the meaning of entering the stay mode β will be diminished if there is a real step-up notice in the middle of going). Therefore, this processing will be specifically described. First, in step 12502, the notice display availability determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “step-up notice provisional provisional” is determined. It is determined whether the “decision flag” is ON. In the case of Yes in step 12502, in step 12504, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 clears the “SH _max ” value in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To do. Next, in step 12506, the notice display permission / inhibition decision / content decision means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice provisional decision flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In the case of No in step 12502, the process proceeds to step 12508.

Next, in steps 12508 to 12522, processing for determining the content of the step-up notice to be executed in the change is executed. First, in step 12508, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the notice in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. “N ₀ −n + 1” is set in the “SH _max value” in the related area (for the variation concerned). In step 12510, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “stay mode β ₂ flag” is on. To do.

In the case of No in step 12510, i.e., if the stay mode flag beta ₁ flag is on, determined in step 12508 the "SH _max value" as it is in order to determine, without executing the subsequent processing steps Move to 12516. In step 12516, the notice display enable / disable determination / content determination means 2153c-1 turns on the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (FIG. 15). The process proceeds to step 12006).

On the other hand, if Yes at step 12510, i.e., whether the case stays mode beta ₂ flag is on, in step 12512, predictive display permission determination-content deciding means 2153c-1, either n and _{n 0} are not the same That is, it is determined whether or not it is the first time the symbol changes after entering the mode. Here, in the case of No in step 12512, that is, in the case of the first symbol change after entering the mode, in step 12518, the notice display permission determination / content determination means 2153c-1 temporarily displays the effect display related information. Access the notice related area (for stay mode) in the storage means 2153d, and set “Sβ _max value” in the “SH _max value” in the notice related area (for fluctuation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. . That is, in this case, in the first symbol variation after entering the mode, a step-up notice that develops to “Sβ _max value” is displayed (and in subsequent variations, “Sβ _max value” is displayed. The corresponding TH notice will be displayed fixedly). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 12512, in step 12514, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 refers to the notice related area (for the change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. , “SH _max ” value> “Sβ _max ” value is determined. Here, in the case of Yes in step 12514, the process proceeds to step 12516, and the “SH _max value” determined in step 12508 is determined. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 12514, in step 12520, the notice display availability determination / content decision means 2153c-1 determines “SH _max ” in the notice related area (for the change) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. “Value” is cleared (in other words, “SH _max value” once determined in step 12508 is canceled). In step 12522, the notice display permission / inhibition determination / content determination means 2153c-1 turns off the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (FIG. 15). The process proceeds to step 12006).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 13000 in FIG. First, in step 13002, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 13002, in step 13004, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the “prediction availability determination / content determination processing end flag” is ON Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 13004, in step 13006, the decorative design display control means 2153a turns on the “design changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 13008, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “prediction availability determination / content determination processing end flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 13010, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “pseudo continuous variation determination flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 13010, in step 13012, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the decorative symbol on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determined content temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start the variable display. Next, in step 13014, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 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 13014, in step 13016, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Is displayed. Next, in step 13018, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 13020, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol change end flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (preliminary display control process 14000). . On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 13014, the process proceeds to the next process (preliminary display control process 14000).

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 13010, in steps 13022 to 13040, a display control process for pseudo continuous variation of the decorative symbols is executed. Specifically, first, in step 13022, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “pseudo continuous variation continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 13024, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a sets “1” to the k value in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 13026, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “pseudo continuous variation determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 13028, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a sets (starts) a pseudo-variation timer (not shown). Next, in step 13030, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and displays the kth decorative symbol on the effect display device 2140. Start pseudo-variable display. Next, in step 13032, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the pseudo variation timer and determines whether or not the end time of the k-th pseudo variation has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 13032, in step 13034, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a temporarily determines the contents of determination (kth) in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140. ), The pseudo stop symbol of the kth decoration symbol is displayed. Next, in step 13036, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not “k = k _fin ”. In the case of Yes in step 13036, in step 13038, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “pseudo continuous variation continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to step 13014. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 13036, in step 13040, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a adds “1” to the k value in the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to step 13028. .

  In the case of No in step 13002, in step 13042, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “pseudo continuous variation continuation flag” is off. In the case of Yes, the process proceeds to step 13014. In the case of No, the process proceeds to step 13032. If NO in step 13004, the process proceeds to step 13010. If NO in step 13032, the process proceeds to step 13014.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the notice display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14000 in FIG. First, in step 14002, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 14002, when currently in the non-stay mode, in step 14100, the notice display control means 2153c executes a non-stay mode lower process to be described later, and performs the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol variation). ). On the other hand, when the current mode is α, in step 14200, the notice display control means 2153c executes a stay mode α lower process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol change). On the other hand, when the current mode is β, in step 14300, the notice display control means 2153c executes a stay mode β lower process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol change). Even in the case of No in step 14002, the process proceeds to the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol change).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the non-stay mode processing, which is one of the characteristic processing of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14100 in FIG. First, in step 14102, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “step-up notice determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 14102, in step 14104, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “step-up pseudo continuous notice flag” is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 14104, in step 14110, the notice display control means 2153c executes a normal step-up notice display process described later, and proceeds to step 14106. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14104, in step 14160, the notice display control unit 2153c executes a pseudo continuous step-up notice display process described later, and proceeds to step 14106. Next, in step 14106, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 14106, in step 14108, the notice display control means 2153c clears “SH _max ” from “SH ₁ ” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The currently displayed step-up notice is deleted, and the process proceeds to the next process (the notice-related process 15000 after the end of symbol change). In addition, also when it is No in step 14102 and step 14106, it shifts to the next process (notification related process 15000 after the end of symbol variation).

In the present best mode, is configured so as to clear the "SH _max" from the "SH _1" after variation terminated (step 14106 and step 14108) is also staying in the mode in situations where the symbol is not changed During this time, “SH ₁ ” to “SH _max ” may be continuously displayed (that is, the processing of step 14106 and step 14108 is not executed). Similarly, with regard to step 14216 and step 14218 in FIG. 32 to be described later, and step 14316 and step 14318 in FIG. 35, these processes are not executed, and the mode stays in the mode even under the condition that the symbol does not fluctuate. _May be configured such that “SH ₁ ” to “SH _max ” are continuously displayed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the normal step-up notice display process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14110 in FIG. First, in steps 14112 to 14118, initial setting for the fluctuation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14112, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 14112, in step 14114, the notice display control means 2153c sets “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 14116, the notice display control means 2153c sets (starts) a step-up notice timer (not shown). Next, in step 14118, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

Next, in step 14120, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the step-up notice timer, and determines whether or not the step-up notice display timing of “SH _j ” has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 14120, in step 14122, the notice display control means 2153c displays a step-up notice of “SH _j ” on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 14124, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not “j = max”, that is, all the planned steps. It is determined whether an up notice is displayed. In the case of Yes in step 14124, in step 14126, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next processing (FIG. 29). The process proceeds to step 14106). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14124, in step 14128, the notice display control means 2153c adds “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (FIG. 29). Step 14106) of FIG. If No in step 14112, the process proceeds to step 14120. If No in step 14120, the process proceeds to the next process (step 14106 in FIG. 29).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous step-up notice display process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14160 in FIG. First, in steps 14162 to 14166, initial setting for the fluctuation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14162, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 14162, in step 14164, the notice display control means 2153c sets (starts) a step-up notice timer. Next, in step 14166, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to step 14168. Note that if the result is No in step 14162, the process proceeds to step 14168.

  Next, from step 14168 to step 14172, initial setting in the pseudo fluctuation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14168, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “kth pseudo change time / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” is set. It is determined whether or not it is off. In the case of Yes in step 14168, in step 14170, the notice display control means 2153c sets “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 14172, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “kth pseudo change / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Transition. In the case of No in step 14170, the process proceeds to step 14174.

Next, in step 14174, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the step-up notice timer and determines whether or not the step-up notice display timing of “SH _{k · j} ” has been reached, that is, in the kth pseudo fluctuation. It is determined whether or not the j-step step-up notice display timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 14174, in step 14176, the notice display control means 2153c displays a step-up notice of “SH _{k · j} ” on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 14178, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not “j = max”. In the case of Yes in step 14178, in step 14180, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “kth pseudo-variation / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To do. Next, in step 14182, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not “k = k _fin ”. In the case of Yes in step 14182, in step 14184, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the next process (FIG. 29). Step 14106) of FIG. In the case of No in step 14174 and step 14182, the process proceeds to the next process (step 14106 in FIG. 29), and in the case of No in step 14178, the notice display control means 2153c displays the effect display in step 14186. “1” is added to the j value in the notice related area of the related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 14106 in FIG. 29).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the stay mode α lower process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14200 in FIG. First, in steps 14202 to 14210, a determination / execution process is performed as to whether or not a TH notice is displayed from the beginning of the symbol change. Specifically, first, in step 14202, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “stay mode α ₁ flag” or “stay mode α ₂ flag” is turned on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 14202, in Step 14204, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not “n ≠ X”, That is, it is determined whether or not it is the first symbol variation that has entered the mode. In the case of Yes in step 14204, in step 14206, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “Sα ₁ ” is displayed on the effect display device 2140. To “Sα _max ” is displayed, and the flow proceeds to Step 14212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14202, i.e., in the case of staying mode alpha _3, in step 14208, predictive display control unit 2153c includes notice related area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (for stay mode) With reference to this, it is determined whether or not “n ≠ X”, that is, whether or not it is the first symbol variation that has entered the mode. In the case of Yes in step 14208, in step 14210, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “Sα (m ) ₁ ”to“ Sα (m) _max ”are displayed, and the process proceeds to step 14212. Note that the process moves to step 14212 also in the case of No in step 14204 and step 14208.

  In step 14212, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “step-up notice determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 14212, in step 14214, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “step-up pseudo continuous notice flag” is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 14214, in step 14220, the notice display control means 2153c executes a normal step-up notice display process described later, and proceeds to step 14216. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14214, in step 14260, the notice display control unit 2153c executes a pseudo continuous step-up notice display process described later, and proceeds to step 14216.

In step 14216, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 14216, in step 14218, the notice display control means 2153c clears “SH _max ” from “SH ₁ ” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, The process proceeds to the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol change). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 14216, the processing shifts to the next processing (notification related processing 15000 after the end of symbol variation). In the case of No in step 14212, the process proceeds to step 14216.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a normal step-up notice display process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14220 in FIG. First, in steps 14222 to 14228, initial setting for the variation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14222, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 14222, in step 14224, the notice display control means 2153c sets “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 14226, the notice display control means 2153c sets (starts) a step-up notice timer (not shown). Next, in step 14228, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

Next, in step 14230, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the step-up notice timer to determine whether or not the “SH _j ” step-up notice display timing has been reached, that is, the j-step step-up notice display timing. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 14230, in step 14232, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not “n ≠ X”, That is, it is determined whether or not it is the first symbol variation after entering the stay mode. In the case of Yes in step 14232, in step 14234, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “SH _j > Sα _max ”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 14234, in step 14236, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for variation) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “SH _j ” is displayed on the effect display device 2140. Display a step-up notice.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14234, that is, in the case of “SH _j ≦ Sα _max ”, the flow proceeds to step 14238 without displaying “SH _j ”. That is, control is performed so as not to display a step-up notice that does not develop more than the TH notice that is already displayed.

  Next, in step 14238, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not “j = max”. In the case of Yes in step 14238, in step 14240, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “normal step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next processing (FIG. 32). Step 14216) is entered. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14238, in step 14242, the notice display control means 2153c adds “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (FIG. 32). Step 14216) of FIG. In the case of No in step 14230, the process proceeds to the next process (step 14216 in FIG. 32), and in the case of No in step 14232, the process proceeds to step 14236.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous step-up notice display process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14260 in FIG. First, in steps 14262 to 14268, initial setting for the variation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14262, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 14262, in step 14264, the notice display control means 2153c sets “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 14266, the notice display control means 2153c sets (starts) a step-up notice timer (not shown). Next, in step 14268, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to step 14270. Note that if the result in Step 14262 is No, the process proceeds to Step 14270.

  Next, in steps 14270 to 14272, initial setting for the pseudo fluctuation is performed. Specifically, first, in step 14270, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “kth pseudo-variation / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” is set. It is determined whether or not it is off. In the case of Yes in step 14270, in step 14272, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “kth pseudo-variation / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To do. In the case of No in step 14270, the process proceeds to step 14274.

Next, in step 14274, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, _and the TH of “Sα _{k · max} ” is displayed on the effect display device 2140. Display a notice. Next, in step 14276, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the step-up notice timer to determine whether or not the “SH _{k · j} ” step-up notice display timing has been reached, that is, in the kth pseudo fluctuation. It is determined whether or not the j-step step-up notice display timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 14276, in step 14278, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “SH _{k · j} > Sα It is determined whether or not “ _max ”. In the case of Yes in step 14278, in step 14280, the notice display control means 2153c displays a step-up notice of “SH _{k · j} ” on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 14282, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not “j = max”. In the case of Yes in step 14282, in step 14284, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “kth pseudo-variation / pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. To do. Next, in step 14286, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the symbol related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not “k = k _fin ”. In the case of Yes in step 14286, in step 14288, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “pseudo continuous step-up notice continuation flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (FIG. 32). Step 14216) of FIG.

  It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 14276 and step 14286, the process proceeds to the next process (step 14216 in FIG. 32). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14278, the process proceeds to step 14282. In the case of No in step 14282, in step 14290, the notice display control means 2153c adds “1” to the j value in the notice related area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to step 14216) in FIG.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the stay mode β lower process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 14300 in FIG. First, in step 14302, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “stay mode β ₂ flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 14302, in step 14304, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not “n ≠ n ₀ ”. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the first symbol variation after the transition to the mode. In the case of Yes in step 14304, in step 14306, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and “Sβ ₁ ” is displayed on the effect display device 2140. The TH notice up to “Sβ _max ” is fixedly displayed.

Next, in step 14308, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for the change and stay mode) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not “SH _max > Sβ _max ”. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 14308, in step 14310, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for change and stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and displays “ Step-up notices from “SH _v ” to “SH _max ” exceeding “Sβ _max ” are sequentially displayed when the display timing is reached, and the process proceeds to step 14316. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 14308, the process proceeds to step 14316.

In the case of No in step 14304, that is, if it is not the first symbol variation that has shifted to the mode, in step 14312 the notice display control means 2153c displays the notice related area ( With reference to the variation), step-up notices from “SH ₁ ” to “Sβ _max ” are sequentially displayed on the effect display device 2140 when the display timing is reached, and the process proceeds to step 14316.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 14302, i.e., if the stay mode beta ₁ flag is on, in step 14314, predictive display control unit 2153c includes notice associated region (the variation in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d The step-up notice from “SH ₁ ” to “SH _max ” is sequentially displayed on the effect display device 2140 when the display timing is reached, and the process proceeds to step 14316.

In step 14316, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol changing flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 14316, in step 14318, the notice display control means 2153c deletes “SH _max ” from “SH ₁ ” in the notice related area (for variation) of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The currently displayed step-up notice is cleared, and the process proceeds to the next process (the notice-related process 15000 after the end of symbol change). Even in the case of No in step 14316, the process proceeds to the next process (the notice related process 15000 after the end of symbol variation).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the notice related process after the end of symbol variation, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 15000 in FIG. First, in step 15002, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “symbol change end flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 15002, in Step 15100, the notice display control means 2153c executes a stay mode α ₂ hour update process described later. Next, in step 15004, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “step-up notice determination flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. In step 15006, the display control means 2153 turns off the “symbol change end flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 16000). . Even in the case of No in step 15002, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 16000).

Figure 37 is according to the subroutine of Step 15100 in FIG. 36, a flowchart of which is one stay mode alpha ₂ o'clock updating characteristic process of the present invention. First, in step 15102, predictive display control unit 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153D, "Stay mode alpha ₂ flag" determines whether it is turned on. In the case of Yes in step 15102, in step 15104, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for change and stay mode) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the “SH _max ” value> “ It is determined whether the value is “Sα _max ”. In the case of Yes in step 15104, in step 15106, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related area (for the change) in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the notice related in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “SH _max ” value is set as the “Sα _max ” value in the area (for stay mode), and the process proceeds to the next process (step 15004 in FIG. 36). In addition, also when it is No in step 15102 and step 15104, it transfers to the following process (step 15004 of FIG. 36).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 16000 in FIG. First, in step 16002, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 16002, in step 16004, the display control means 2153 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 16004, in step 16006 and step 16008, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 16010, the display control means 2153 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 in step 1623. In step 16012, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 16012, in step 16014, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 16016, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 16002, the process proceeds to step 16010. If NO in steps 16004 and 16012, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 11000).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a general game flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1. When the player twists the handle clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area. The released game ball falls downward while repeatedly colliding with obstacles such as nails and windmills. When the game ball enters the special symbol start port 2110, the special symbol starts to fluctuate on the special symbol display unit 2131 in the special symbol display device 2130, while the drawing display unit 2141 in the effect display device 2140. Above, the decorative symbol is synchronized with the special symbol and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol that have changed are stopped simultaneously. At this time, when these stop symbols are in a specific mode (for example, “777”), a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 2120 that is closed during the normal game is opened under a predetermined condition.

  Next, the characteristic operation of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In these figures, the arrows indicate that the decorative symbols are changing. In the figure, “S1” to “S4” indicate first to fourth stage step-up notices, respectively.

《Mode α ₁ 》
Figure 39 is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition from the non-stay mode stays mode alpha _1. Here, as a premise to shift to this mode, (1) in the non-stay mode, in the case of the change, winning the step-up notice of “S1” → “S2”, (2) winning the step-up notice As a result of the mode transition lottery based on this, the transition from the non-stay mode to the stay mode α ₁ is determined (“2” is set as the “Sα _max value” in response to the determination), and (3) the maximum stay rotation of the stay mode α ₁ An internal process of setting 20 as the number X is executed.

Therefore, when explaining the display content of undergoing the internal processing, FIG. 39 (a) is a transition right after (first rotation after the transition, n = 20) for a stay mode alpha ₁ is a state of variation of. The three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage), and when the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage). Further, when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S2” is displayed (third stage). Then, even if the next step-up notice S3 / S4 display timing is reached, no further step-up notice is displayed (without development), and the decoration symbol is fixedly displayed as “573”, and the decoration symbol variation ends. Do (bottom column). Thus, the first rotation after the transition is the same as the normal step-up notice. The first column of FIG. 46 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change.

Fig. 39 (b) is a diagram showing a state of the second rotation after the migration stays mode α ₁ (n = 19). Here, in the second rotation after the transition, an internal process of “temporary winning” for the step-up notice of “S1” is executed.

  Therefore, the display contents after receiving the internal processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 39B, first, “S1” and “S2” displayed in the first rotation described above are displayed as three TH notices. Displayed continuously from the beginning of the change in the decorative pattern of the row (first row). Then, after this state is maintained without change (second to fifth steps), the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed as “724”, and the decorative symbol variation is finished (lowermost column). In this manner, it can be seen that the step-up notice display (“S1” and “S2”) that was displayed last time is continuously displayed from the beginning. Further, even if a step-up notice display ("S1") that does not develop internally until the TH notice display ("S1" and "S2") is provisionally decided, the step-up notice display related to the provisional decision is executed. I understand that it is not done. The second column of FIG. 46 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change.

Figure 39 (c) is a diagram showing a state of third rotation after the migration stays mode α ₁ (n = 18). Here, in the third rotation after the transition, an internal process of winning a step-up notice of “S1” → “S2” → “S3” is executed.

  Therefore, the display contents after receiving the internal processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 39C, first, “S1” and “S2” displayed in the first rotation described above are three TH notices. Displayed continuously from the beginning of the change in the decorative pattern of the row (first row). Then, this state is maintained for a while (second stage to third stage), and “S3” is displayed when the step-up notice S3 display timing is reached (fourth stage). Here, the appearance timing of “S3” is the same as the appearance timing of “S3” when the step-up notice “S1” → “S2” → “S3” is displayed in the non-stay mode. Then, after this state is maintained for a while (fifth stage), in other words, even if the appearance timing of “S4” is reached, the advance notice does not newly appear, and after reaching the reach state of “77 ↓” The decorative symbol is fixedly displayed as “773”, and the decorative symbol variation is finished (the bottom column). As described above, the step-up notice display ("S1" and "S2") displayed last time is continuously displayed as a TH notice from the beginning, and the TH notice display ("S1" When a step-up notice display ("S1" → "S2" → "S3") that develops to a stage exceeding "S2") is provisionally determined, the notice display "S3") at the stage exceeding that stage is exceeded. It can be seen that it is displayed when it reaches the timing of the stage. In addition, the player recognizes that the player has won the step-up notice that internally develops up to “S3”, and has a high expectation for the subsequent decorative symbol fluctuation (in this example, the big hit Did not become reach). The third column of FIG. 46 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change.

Figure 39 (d) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the fall from the stay mode alpha ₁ to the non-stay mode. In this way, after the fall, the TH notice ("S1" and "S2") that was fixedly displayed the previous time and the last time is no longer displayed, and there is no step-up notice appearing in the decorative pattern. Is changed (first to fifth steps), the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed as “691”, and the decorative symbol variation is finished (bottom column). The fourth column of FIG. 46 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change.

《Mode α ₂ 》
Figure 40 is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition from the non-stay mode to stay mode α ₂ (n = 20) (shown only 4 rotates from a mode transition). For the sake of easy understanding, the situation is the same as in the case of FIG. 39 related to the stay mode α ₁ except that the stay mode is different.

Therefore, when explaining the display content of undergoing the internal processing to FIG 40 (a) ~ FIG 40 (c) is the same as the case of FIG. 39 according to the stay mode alpha ₁ above. The difference is that (1) stay even after the step-up notice display ("S1"->"S2"->"S3") is displayed that extends beyond the TH notice display ("S1" and "S2") mode α ₂ does not fall, TH notice display is updated from the next ( "S1" - "S3") is the point.

Therefore, to describe a characteristic display contents on the stay mode alpha _2, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), although three rows of decorative symbol starts fluctuation, this time, until the last time "S1" and " “S3” is added to the TH notice display composed of only “S2” and displayed (first stage). Then, after this state is maintained for a while (second to fifth steps), the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed as “691”, and the decorative symbol variation is finished (the bottom column). Thus, in the stay mode alpha ₂ below, unlike the stay mode alpha ₁ to S.alpha _max value determined initially mode transition {2 ( "S1" - "S2"} is continuously displayed hereafter notice being the display When the notice display at a stage exceeding the display is made, the next and subsequent TH notice displays are executed with the Sα _max value updated to the notice display {3 (“S1” to “S3”}). The temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d from immediately after the start of the change to the fourth change are shown.

《Mode α ₃ 》
Figure 41 is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition from the non-stay mode to stay mode α ₃ (n = 20). For the sake of easy understanding, the situation is the same as in the case of FIG. 39 related to the stay mode α ₁ except that the stay mode is different.

Therefore, when explaining the display content of undergoing the internal processing, FIG. 41 (a) and (d) is the same as the case of FIG. 39 according to the stay mode alpha ₁ above. Therefore, different FIGS. 41B and 41C will be described.

First, FIG. 41 (b) shows the pattern fluctuation after the step-up notice display ("S1") that does not develop until the stage exceeding the TH notice display ("S1" and "S2") is tentatively determined. Second change). As can be seen from FIG. 41 (b), but in terms of "S1" and "S2" are displayed from the beginning as TH predictive display is the same as FIG. 39 (b) according to the mode alpha _1, the mode alpha ₁ the display form contrast is elliptical, a square in this mode alpha _3. Thus, under this mode, when a step-up notice that does not evolve to a stage beyond the TH notice display is tentatively decided internally, the display mode changes according to the tentative decision number (m value). Although not shown, in the case of subsequent symbol fluctuations, for example, “S1 (m = 2)” → “S2 (m = 3)” → “S1 (m = 4)” → “S1 (m = 5) When the step-up notice display is tentatively determined, the display mode is changed from the current square (m = 1) to, for example, “triangle (m = 2)” → “pentagon (m = 3)” → “ Hexagon (m = 4) ”→“ star (m = 5) ”...

FIG. 41 (c) shows the symbol variation after the step-up notice display ("S3") that develops beyond the TH notice display ("S1" and "S2") is provisionally determined (third). Second fluctuation). Step-up notice display or appearance timing of occurrence is the same as FIG. 39 (c) according to the stay mode alpha _1, the display mode is different (stay mode alpha ₁ in oval, square in stay mode alpha ₃₎ that I understand. FIG. 48 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d from immediately after the start of the change to the fourth change.

<< Stay mode β ₁ >>
Figure 42 is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition from the non-stay mode stays mode β ₁ (n = 3). That is, as a premise to shift to this mode, (1) in the non-stay mode, at the time of the change, win a step-up notice of “S1” → “S2” → “S3”, and (2) the step-up notice As a result of the mode transition lottery based on the winning, the internal process of determining the transition from the non-stay mode to the stay mode β ₁ (“3” is set as the n value and the n ₀ value in response to the determination) is executed. ing.

Therefore To explain the display contents of undergoing the internal processing, FIG. 42 (a) is, immediately after the transition to stay mode beta ₁ (1 rotation after migration, n = 3) is the state of variations in the. First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage), and when the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage). Further, the step-up notice does not develop any more, and the decoration symbol stops at “573” (bottom column).

Next, FIG. 42 (b) is a diagram showing a state of the second rotation after the migration stays mode β ₁ (n = 2). First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage), and when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “ S2 "is displayed. Further, the step-up notice does not develop any more, and the decoration symbol stops at “724” (bottom column).

Next, FIG. 42 (c) is a diagram showing a state of third rotation after the migration stays mode β ₁ (n = _1). First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage), and when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed. “S2” is displayed, and when the step-up notice S3 display timing is reached, “S3” is displayed. Further, the step-up notice does not develop any more, and the decoration symbol stops at “743” (bottom column). FIG. 49 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change until the fourth change.

<< Stay mode β ₂ >>
Figure 43 is a diagram showing a state immediately after the transition from the non-stay mode to stay mode β ₂ (n = 3). That is, as a premise to shift to this mode, (1) in the non-stay mode, at the time of the change, win a step-up notice of “S1” → “S2” → “S3”, and (2) the step-up notice As a result of the mode transition lottery based on the winning of, the transition from the non-stay mode to the stay mode β ₂ is determined (“3” is set as the n value and the n ₀ value in response to the determination), (3) Sβ _max value As a result, an internal process of selecting “2” is executed.

Therefore To explain the display contents of undergoing the internal processing, FIG. 43 (a) is immediately after shift to stay mode beta ₂ (1 rotation after migration, n = 3) is the state of variations in the. First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage), and when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed. "S2" is displayed (third stage), and thereafter the step-up notice does not develop and the decorative symbol stops at "573" (bottom column).

Next, FIG. 43 (b) is a diagram showing a state of the second rotation after the shift stay mode β ₂ (n = _2). First, the three rows of decorative symbols start to change. At this time, the step-up notice ("S1" to "S2") displayed during the first pseudo change is fixed as the TH notice display from the beginning. Is displayed (first stage). After that, without further development of the step-up notice (second to fifth steps), the decorative symbol stops at “724” (bottom column).

Next, FIG. 43 (c) is a diagram showing a state of third rotation after the shift stay mode β ₂ (n = 1). First, the three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage). Like the second change, the step-up notice ("S1" to "S2") displayed at the first change is displayed. ) Is displayed as the TH notice display from the beginning (first stage). Then, after the same state continues for a while (second stage to third stage), “S3” is displayed when the step-up notice S3 display timing is reached (fourth stage). Further, the step-up notice does not develop any more, and the decoration symbol stops at “743” (bottom column). FIG. 50 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d immediately after the start of the change until the fourth change.

<< Non-stay mode + Step-up pseudo continuous fluctuation (Pattern 1) >>
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing the display contents when the step-up pseudo continuous variation (pattern 1) is executed under the non-stay mode. Here, as a premise that the step-up pseudo continuous variation is selected, the pseudo continuous variation of the decorative design is also selected. Further, in this example, “3 times” is internally determined as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations of the decorative symbol, and “SH _max value = 3” is internally determined as the step-up notice.

  Therefore, this example will be described. “Pattern 1” is a pattern developed from the first step for each of the pseudo-continuous fluctuations of the decorative design. First, FIG. 44A-1 shows a state of step-up pseudo continuous variation (only “S1”) in the pseudo continuous variation (first time) of the decorative symbol. First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage), and when the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage). Then, the step-up notice does not develop any further, and temporarily stops at the decorative symbol “573” (bottom column). In the temporary stop state, the three decorative symbols are in a swinging fluctuation state.

  Next, FIG. 44 (a-2) shows a state of step-up pseudo continuous variation (development to “S2”) in the pseudo continuous variation (second time) of the decorative symbol. “573” that was in the temporary stop state in FIG. H (a-1) starts to fluctuate again (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage). Further, when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S2” is displayed. Then, the step-up notice will not develop any further, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at “724” (bottom column).

  Finally, FIG. 44 (a-3) shows a state of step-up pseudo continuous variation (development to “S3”) in the pseudo continuous variation (third time) of the decorative symbol. In FIG. 44 (a-3), “724” in the temporary stop state starts to change again (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage). When the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S2” is displayed, and when the step-up notice S3 display timing is reached, “S3” is displayed. And no further step-up notice will be developed, and the decorative symbol will stop at “777” and become a big hit (bottom column). FIG. 51 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d at each timing from the start of the change to the fourth change.

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FIG. 45 is a diagram showing the display contents when the step-up quasi-continuous variation (pattern 2) is executed in the non-stay mode. It is the same as in the case of “Pattern 1” that “3 times” as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations of the decorative symbol and “SH _max value = 3” as the step-up notice are internally determined.

Therefore, this example will be explained. “Pattern 2” is a step-up notice displayed at the time of the first pseudo-variation at the time of the second pseudo-variation of the quasi-continuous variation of the decorative design. In this pattern, the TH notice is fixedly displayed from the beginning) and the notice exceeding the TH notice is displayed thereafter. In other words, this is a pattern in which the variation over the plurality of times in the stay mode α ₁ described above is simulated in one variation.

  First, FIG. 45 (a-1) shows a state of step-up quasi-continuous variation (development to “S2”) in the quasi-continuous variation (first time) of the decorative symbol. First, three rows of decorative symbols start to change (first stage). When the step-up notice S1 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed (second stage), and when the step-up notice S2 display timing is reached, “S1” is displayed. “S2” is displayed (third stage). After that, no further step-up notice will be developed and the decorative symbol will be temporarily stopped at “573” (bottom column). In the temporary stop state, the three decorative symbols are in a swinging fluctuation state.

  Next, FIG. 45 (a-2) shows a state of step-up quasi-continuous variation (no step-up notice is changed) in the quasi-continuous variation (second time) of the decorative symbol. In FIG. 45 (a-1), “573”, which was in the temporary stop state, starts to change again. At this time, the step-up notice (“S1” to “S2”) displayed during the first pseudo change is made. ) Is fixedly displayed as the TH notice from the beginning (the beginning of the second pseudo fluctuation) (first stage). After that, the step-up notice is not developed (2nd to 5th stages), and temporarily stops at the decorative symbol “724” (bottom column).

  Finally, FIG. 45 (a-3) shows a state of step-up quasi-continuous variation (development to “S3”) in the quasi-continuous variation (third time) of the decorative symbol. In FIG. 45 (a-2), “724” in the temporary stop state starts to change again, but the step-up notice displayed at the time of the first pseudo change is the same as the case of the second pseudo continuous change. ("S1" to "S2") are fixedly displayed from the beginning (the beginning of the third pseudo fluctuation) as the TH notice (first stage). Then, after the same state continues for a while (second stage to third stage), “S3” is displayed when the step-up notice S3 display timing is reached (fourth stage). And the step-up notice will not develop any more, and the decorative symbol will stop at “777” and become a big hit (bottom column). FIG. 52 shows the temporary storage contents of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d at each timing from the start of the change to the second change.

  According to this best mode, the same content as the step-up notice displayed under a certain change in identification information continues to be fixedly displayed in the subsequent and subsequent changes in the identification information executed after the end of the certain change in identification information. As compared to the current model (prefetching prohibition type) in which the step-up notice is displayed only at the time of the change, the display time of the step-up notice is shown by the amount of display over a plurality of changes. Since it is relatively long, it can give a high level of satisfaction to the player, and there is no adjustment function that harms the fairness of the game like the conventional model (pre-reading allowance type), so it is safe for the player There is also an effect that a feeling can be imparted.

  Furthermore, if the step-up notice is tentatively determined while the step-up notice is continuously displayed, the step-up notice to be developed to a stage earlier than the currently displayed step-up notice is provisionally determined. Only when a step-up notice is displayed, and if a step-up notice that does not develop to the previous stage is tentatively determined, the step-up notice is omitted. . That is, while the step-up notice up to a certain stage is continuously displayed, even if the step-up notice up to the previous stage is selected internally, the previous stage is reached until the timing beyond the certain stage is reached. No step-up notice is displayed. For this reason, while the step-up notice is continuously displayed, the player has a sense of expectation that “a step-up notice that may be developed this time may have been selected” each time the display is changed. . More specifically, the player may recognize whether a step-up notice exceeding the step-up notice stage is selected internally until the continuously displayed step-up notice stage is exceeded. Can not. Therefore, as a result of having a continuous expectation for the player, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, since the pseudo-continuous notice is interposed in each set constituting the pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the organic integrity is added to the pseudo-continuous fluctuations due to unnaturalness caused by the continuous pseudo-continuous notice. This has the effect of making it possible for the player to surely realize that it is a pseudo-continuous variation.

  Furthermore, as the quasi-continuous variation develops to the earlier stage, the step-up notice is further developed to the earlier stage. There is an effect that it is possible to more surely realize that it is a continuous fluctuation. In addition, as an effect when combined with the stay mode, when a step-up notice display is made over a plurality of fluctuations, such a display is displayed (at least up to the upper limit number of assumed pseudo continuous fluctuations). Since it is difficult to determine whether it is based on the stay mode or pseudo-continuous variation, such a display (display that makes it difficult to determine whether the mode is stay mode or pseudo-continuous variation) is executed frequently As a result, it is possible to give the player a high expectation that it may be a pseudo continuous variation.

  In addition, since it is configured to control so that the content of the step-up notice displayed at the time of a certain pseudo-variation is continuously displayed at the time of the next pseudo-variation in the case of a plurality of pseudo-variations, As a result of the contents of the fluctuations being linked to each other, there is an effect that the player can be more surely realized that the fluctuations are pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  Further, when a step-up notice that does not develop until the stage exceeding the currently displayed step-up notice is won internally during the plurality of identification information fluctuations, the step currently displayed fixedly As the result of being able to notify the player that the step-up notice was won internally, because the display form related to the stage is replaced with another display form and displayed without changing the stage of the advance notice, As described above, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation regarding the variation in the identification information when the display mode is changed, and to give the player a new enjoyment that the display mode changes. Play. In addition, the player's discomfort caused by the display of the low-reliability step-up notice can be dispelled, and the low-reliability step-up notice that is won internally is used as a trigger for the new performance. Compared with a mode of simply canceling the step-up notice with low reliability, there is also an effect that the monotony of the game can be avoided.

  Furthermore, it is configured to count the number of internal provisional decisions of the step-up notice that does not develop until it exceeds the currently displayed step-up notice, and the display mode to be replaced is changed based on the count value. As a result of being able to give the player the motivation that a new display mode can be seen by accumulating the count values, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

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 execution 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 notice content determination 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 step-up advance notice availability / provisional content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the stay mode / transition fall determination / execution process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the non-stay mode 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 step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing (in the non-stay mode) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the step-up advance notice determination / content determination process (in the non-stay mode) at the time of determining the pseudo-continuous effect 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 stay mode α lower 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 step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing (during stay mode α) 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 step-up notice determination / content determination process in the stay mode α ₁ or α ₂ on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. Figure 24 is the pachinko game machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, in the time staying mode alpha ₃ of the display control apparatus, a flow chart of the step-up notice permission determination-contents determination process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of step-up advance notice determination / content determination processing (during stay mode α) at the time of determining the pseudo continuous effect 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 stay mode β lower 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 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. 28 is a flowchart of the notice display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the non-stay mode processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of normal step-up notice display processing (in the non-stay mode) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous step-up notice display process (in the non-stay mode) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the stay mode α lower process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of normal step-up notice display processing (during stay mode α) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of pseudo continuous step-up notice display processing (during stay mode α) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the stay mode β lower process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a notice related process after the end of symbol variation on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the update process in the stay mode α ₂ on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 38 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. 39 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 40 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 41 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 42 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 43 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 44 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 45 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 46 is an example of effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 47 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 48 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 49 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 50 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 51 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 52 is an example of the effect display related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1170 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start opening 2120 Large prize opening 2140 Production display device 2153a Decoration symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153c Preliminary display control means 2153c-1 Predictive display availability Determination / content determination means

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
In non-special games, in addition to variable display and stop display of identification information, an effect for displaying a display capable of displaying advance information that informs or suggests the result of display of change and / or stop of identification information in advance A display unit;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the start opening,
An identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and a stop mode of the identification information based on the random number;
Based on the random number, it is determined whether or not to display the advance notice information, and if it is displayed, the display information of the advance notice information is determined.
In a non-special game, when the variation start condition of the identification information is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed in the variation mode on the effect display unit according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means. Identification information display control means for displaying the stop mode later,
While the identification information is variably displayed, according to the display contents determined by the notice information display availability determination / content decision means, the notice information display control means for controlling to display the contents on the effect display unit,
When the stop mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode, in a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state,
The notice information display availability determination / content determination means determines whether or not to display a step-up notice that can be developed step by step with the passage of time. Decide to which stage of the notice display
The notice information display control means executes the same content as the step-up notice displayed under a certain change in the identification information determined by the notice information display availability determination / content decision means under a predetermined condition after the end of the certain identification information change. Control to continue to display fixedly even when the identification information changes after the next,
The notice information display availability determination / content determination means tentatively determines whether or not to display a step-up notice in which a plurality of notice displays develop step by step even when the next and subsequent identification information changes. If it is provisionally determined to be displayed, it is tentatively determined to which stage of the plurality of notice displays to be further developed, and the notice information display availability determination / content determination means includes the provisionally determined stage, Judgment is made on whether or not the stage up to the stage beyond the step-up notice stage that is currently fixedly displayed will be developed. If the stage does not develop to that stage, the display mode related to the stage currently displayed is displayed separately. Make a decision to replace the aspect,
The notice information display control means, when the notice information display availability determination / content decision means decides to change the display mode, displays the display mode related to the currently displayed stage by replacing it with another display mode. Control and
The pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the notice information display availability determination / content determination means determines a display mode to be replaced based on the number of provisional decisions that do not develop to a stage exceeding the step-up notice stage currently displayed.

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