JP5084048B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can take a special gaming state, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a pseudo-round game a plurality of times within one round game.

  The pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be a kind of game machine, is a type of machine that obtains a random number triggered by the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening and performs a special game when the random number is correct. Here, a series of flow from the normal game to the special game will be explained. First, on the image display device on the condition that the symbol variation start condition is established based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning opening. A special symbol variation effect is started and stopped after a predetermined time. When the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol array (for example, “777”), the normal game is shifted to the special game. The special game of the type continuously performs an operation of continuously opening the big prize opening until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is won. For example, the timing chart of FIG. 18 (1) shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening during the special game of the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine (assuming that 10 wins have not been won before the predetermined time elapses). Is. As can be seen from this example, in each round (unit game), a monotonous game in which all the big winning mouths are kept open for a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) under specific conditions (when 10 games are not won). It is a content. In the conventional special game, the number of continuations of such a round is fixed (for example, 15R), or there are a plurality of types of continuations, but the number of continuations is predetermined according to the type of stop symbol (for example, even number of designs) Is 7R, and the odd symbol is 15R), so the game with the jackpot was even more monotonous. In addition, when the number of continuations with a small number of rounds is selected, the player is depressed and reduces the joy of special games.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the monotony during the special game as described above, the pseudo prize opening is closed from the closed state until the predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses within the time of one round (unit game). A method has been proposed in which a round (pseudo unit game) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), thereby making the actual round break unclear and making it difficult to determine the number of continuations of the round.
JP 2006-26326 A JP 2001-684 A JP 2005-305130 A

  However, in the above method, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter before the end of the pseudo round, that is, before the predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses, even if the game is in the pseudo round, The mouth changes from the open state to the closed state {see the timing chart in FIG. 18 (2)}. In this way, when the pseudo round is supposed to be executed for 10 seconds, but the pseudo round is finished before the lapse of the time, the pseudo round is ended at an end timing different from the end timing of the pseudo round. This means that the player recognizes two points, that is, the apparent round executed so far is a pseudo round and that the internal actual round has ended. As a result, under circumstances where it is clear through the status indicators etc. how many rounds will be executed in this special game, how long will the special game continue to run? It will cause a situation where it can be predicted. Therefore, the present invention makes it difficult to determine the actual round break in a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a pseudo round multiple times within one round, and how long the special game will continue to be executed. The purpose is to provide a means for making predictions difficult.

The present invention (1) includes a variable winning opening (variable winning opening 2120) capable of taking an open state and a closed state,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, special game control means (special game control means 1170) that executes a special game including one or more unit games for changing the variable prize opening (variable prize opening 2120) from the closed state to the open state. ) And
The special game control means (special game control means 1170) divides the execution period of the specific unit game into a plurality of periods for at least one unit game of the one or more unit games , that is, the specific unit game. In a pachinko gaming machine configured to execute a plurality of pseudo unit games,
End condition of the unit game is the variable winning opening (variable winning opening 2120) in ball entrance the game ball number Jo Tokoro number when the unit game (preferably first predetermined number or the predetermined time) has reached a Case, and
A pachinko game characterized in that an interval time between pseudo unit games in the specific unit game and a unit game that is not the specific unit game, that is, an interval time between normal unit games, are substantially the same. Machine.

  According to the present invention, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of pseudo rounds within one round, it is difficult to determine the actual round break, and how long the special game will continue to be executed. There is an effect that it is possible to make prediction difficult.

Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, the “open state” includes repeating opening and closing as well as continuing to open. The “predetermined condition” means, for example, that in the case of a conventional type 1 gaming machine, the internal lottery is won and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner. This refers to a game ball that has entered a sorting device triggered by entering the mouth (first stage jackpot) or entering the starting gate, passing through a specific area (second stage jackpot). In the case of the third type gaming machine, it means that a game ball enters a right-entry entrance that becomes possible to enter when the first stage is won (internal lottery or distribution). The “unit game” has the same concept as a so-called one round well known in the art, and internally refers to a game during a period in which, for example, a round continuation flag is set. “Dividing the execution period into a plurality of periods” means that the execution period is completely divided {for example, (1) If the execution time of the unit game is 30 seconds, the 10-second pseudo unit game is executed three times ( 2) When the fully open state time of the unit game is 30 seconds (when the execution time of the unit game is 45 seconds and the full open state time becomes 30 seconds as a result of repeated opening and closing), the fully open state time is 10 seconds. Including a case where a plurality of pseudo unit games are provided using a part of the execution period of the unit game {for example, (1) execution time of the unit game is 30 seconds) , The 10-second pseudo unit game is executed twice. (2) When the fully open state time of the unit game is 30 seconds (the execution time of the unit game is 45 seconds, and as a result of repeated opening and closing, the fully open state If the time is 30 seconds) Fully opened time is executed twice pseudo unit game of 10 seconds}. The “predetermined time interval” is not particularly limited in the case of the mode in which the “open state” continues to be opened (may be closed even for a moment), while in the case of the mode in which the “open state” is opened and closed The time that is longer than the closing time when opening and closing.
The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, a conventional second-type or third-class machine, a general electric machine, a normal machine, a multifunction machine ( For example, when this is applied to a pachinko gaming machine such as a conventional gaming machine having two functions of the first type and a conventional gaming machine having one function of the first type and a second conventional function) Within the scope of the 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, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

  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 that does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} Information transmission means 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.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game open / close control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to in relation to the main game and the auxiliary game And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the 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 hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the special symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is granted the symbol variation permission based on the determination result. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission has not been granted. Based on the determination result, there is a general figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the 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 success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure referred to when performing a small hit lottery with respect to a special symbol. And a small bonus lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, if the special symbol is satisfied in the predetermined mode (predetermined modes A1 to A2, B1 to B2) and condition determination means 1171 and the special game transition conditions are satisfied, the contents of the special game {Specifically, the special game content determining means 1172 for setting the number of rounds, the time between rounds, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 2120 (the contents of the pseudo unit game described later), etc.} in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. And a special game in which a unit game is held a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) until a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as an upper limit It has a special game execution means 1173 for executing the work, and various special game time management means for performing time management process 1174 regarding special game. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. Further, the special game timer 1174a includes a unit game timer 1174a-1 capable of measuring a time in a unit game (for example, an opening time of a big prize opening 2120 or a time between rounds in a unit game), and a time in a pseudo unit game ( For example, it has a pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2 capable of measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 2120 and the time between pseudo rounds in the pseudo unit game. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Furthermore, the special game content reference table 1172a has a round number determination table 1172a-1 described later and an open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2 described later.

Here, Table 1 is an example of the round number determination table 1172a-1. This table is a table that is referred to when determining the number of rounds of a special game. In the best mode, one of the two round numbers is selected depending on the type of symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of rounds may be determined by lottery, or the number of rounds that can be selected may be increased (for example, any one of 1 to 15 rounds may be selected).

Next, Table 2 is an example of an open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2, which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention. This table is a table that is referred to when determining the opening pattern of the special prize opening 2120 in the special game, more specifically, the opening pattern of the special prize opening 2120 for each unit game. As can be seen from the table, the unit game in the best mode is composed of a plurality of pseudo unit games. For example, the unit game related to the opening pattern 1 is composed of four rounds of pseudo unit games. Specifically, the first round of the pseudo first round is a big prize opening until two game balls enter up to 6 seconds. 2120 is in the open state, the second round of the pseudo-second round is to open the grand prize opening 2120 until three game balls enter the upper limit of 8 seconds, and the second round of pseudo-second round is 10 seconds The upper prize opening 2120 is in an open state until four game balls enter the upper limit, and in the pseudo fourth round, the upper prize opening 2120 is opened until three game balls enter the upper limit for six seconds. It is the contents. In addition, since the time between the pseudo unit games and the time between the unit games are the same (2 seconds), is the operation accompanying the end of the unit game when the big prize opening 2120 is changed from the open state to the closed state? It is difficult to determine whether the operation is associated with the end of the pseudo unit game. In addition, since there are patterns with different numbers of pseudo unit games and round times, the opening pattern in this best mode can provide a difference in the number of apparent rounds, or a difference in the number of balls that can be actually acquired. It has become.

  Here, in the above example, only the release pattern of the unit game in which the pseudo unit game exists is shown, but there are also unit games that do not include the pseudo unit game. As a specific example, there is a unit game with the maximum opening time and the maximum number of winnings substantially the same as a certain pseudo round. For example, a unit game with a round time of 6 seconds and a maximum winning number of 2 balls (contents are the same as the pseudo 1R of the open pattern 1), or a unit game with a round time of 6 seconds and a maximum number of winning balls of 3 balls ( In terms of content, there is a pseudo 4R of the open pattern 1 and a pseudo 1R of the open pattern 2). The presence of such unit games makes it difficult to distinguish between normal unit games and pseudo unit games.

  In the best mode, the open pattern is determined for each round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined collectively for each special game. Specifically, a table in which release patterns for all rounds are already allocated for each special game is provided, and a method for determining the contents of the special game by the type of winning symbol, lottery, or the like can be mentioned. As will be described later, in this best mode, the open pattern is determined based on the number of rounds of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined randomly or under a certain rule. May be.

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

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

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

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently fluctuating (a special symbol satisfying a variation start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and information relating to special games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Furthermore, the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c includes unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1 for temporarily storing information related to unit games (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in the round, etc.) Pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 for temporarily storing information on the pseudo unit game (number of pseudo rounds, number of winning game balls in the pseudo round, etc.).

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

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

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

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

  First, the display information receiving means 2151 temporarily stores symbol information relating to the main game from the main controller 1000 side and information relating to the special game {opening pattern (contents of the pseudo unit game) etc. of the special prize opening 2120 in the special game}. Main-side information temporary storage means 2151a. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and the information related to the special game are appropriately referred to by various units described later as needed in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all the display information display processing on the display unit 2142 and all the control related to the display processing during the special game on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Special game display control means 2152d for managing the game, and effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect.

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

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

  Next, the display control means 2152d during special game stores information related to the special game from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a (number of rounds, game state after the end of the special game, etc. ), The display content determining means 2152d-1 during special game for determining the display content (effect pattern) during the special game is provided. A special game display content determination table 2152d-1-1 is provided for reference when determining the display content during a game.

Here, Table 3 is an example of the special game display content determination table 2152d-1-1, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention (15 rounds, probability variation big hit time). This table is a table that is referred to when determining the display content (effect pattern) during the special game. In the table, the seventh round, which is particularly relevant to the present invention, will be described. The seventh round is set so that the effect display contents are switched according to the progress of the pseudo round. The switching timing differs depending on the opening pattern. In this way, by switching the effect display contents according to the progress of the pseudo round, it is possible to avoid the situation where the effect display is cut off in the middle or the effect display ends too early. Specifically, since it is switched as the ball enters the ball, it is possible to produce an effect along the progress speed of the jackpot unit game. For example, an introductory effect for notifying whether or not the effect 3-1 will shift to a probability-changing game after a jackpot, a roaring effect for notifying whether or not the effect 3-2 will shift to a probability-changing game after a jackpot, It is possible for the player to see a series of performances in the unit game according to the progress speed by making the production 3-3 a hit result result for notifying whether or not to shift to the probability variation game after the big hit. Become.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in Step 1504, in Step 1520 to Step 1522, the contents of the special game, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention {number of special games rounds, opening pattern of the big prize opening 2120 for each round (pseudo unit) The content of the game)} is determined. Specifically, in step 1520, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the round number determination table 1172a-1 based on the predetermined mode, determines the number of rounds of the special game, and specially determines the determination information. It is set in the game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1522, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the open pattern determination lottery table 1172a-2 based on the predetermined mode, and opens the special winning opening 2120 in the special game (the big prize in each round). The opening pattern of the mouth 2120) is determined by lottery, and the determined information is set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1601, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1601, in step 1602 and step 1603, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the special game executing means 1173 initializes (sets “0”) the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. The round number counter value is incremented by “1” every time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1605, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal and the contents of the determined special game (see step 1520 to step 1522) to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1607. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1601, in step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on, that is, the special game is currently being executed. It is determined whether or not. If YES in step 1606, the process proceeds to step 1607. In the case of No in step 1606, the special game execution unit 1173 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1607, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If “Yes” in step 1607, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1642. On the other hand, if No in step 1607, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1608, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. Then, it is determined whether or not the round is the first round (first round) of the special game (whether or not the round number counter = 0). If Yes in step 1608, that is, if the current round is immediately before the start of the first round, the process proceeds to step 1610. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1608, that is, immediately before the start of the second and subsequent rounds, in step 1609, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the inter-round timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1, It is determined whether or not the time (the closing time 2120 closing time between rounds) has elapsed. If Yes in step 1609, the process proceeds to step 1610. Next, in steps 1610 to 1615, initial processing (flag and timer setting, etc.) related to the round execution is performed, and in steps 1616 to 1621, initial processing related to the first pseudo unit game execution of the round is performed. . Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order. First, in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 uses the release pattern (round time, maximum number of winnings, time between rounds) in the round set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c as unit game related information. The temporary storage means 1191c-1 is set. Next, in step 1611, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1 to zero. The winning ball counter value is incremented by “1” every time a game ball enters the big winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-1. Next, in step 1613, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1614, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1615, the special game executing means 1173 starts a release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 has the release pattern in the pseudo unit game set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c (round time in the pseudo unit game, maximum number of winnings, time between pseudo rounds). Is set in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1617, the special game executing means 1173 clears the pseudo winning ball counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 to zero. The pseudo winning ball counter value is incremented by “1” every time a gaming ball enters the big winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 sets 1 to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1619, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1620, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a pseudo round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1621, the special game execution means 1173 starts a release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623. Note that the processing from step 1616 to step 1621 is basically processing when the round includes a pseudo round, and therefore may be omitted when the round does not include a pseudo round. However, in this best mode, even if the round does not include a pseudo round, the processing of steps 1616 to 1621 is executed from the viewpoint of common processing, even if it is not a pseudo round. Specifically, for a unit game that does not include a pseudo round, in step 1616, the release pattern of the round is set. Then, although it is not actually a pseudo round, processing such as turning on the pseudo round continuation flag is executed.

  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 1173 refers to the winning ball counter in the unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 and determines a predetermined ball in the round (the number of balls set in step 1610, for example, 10 balls). It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1626. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1625, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1 and a predetermined time (the time set in step 1610, for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. Determine whether or not. Also in the case of Yes in step 1625, the process proceeds to step 1626. In this best mode, since the total time of the pseudo round in the unit game is set to be the same as or shorter than the round time of the unit game (see Table 2), the pseudo unit game is ended by entering a pseudo predetermined number of game balls. In this case, the unit game does not end after the lapse of the predetermined time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the total time of the pseudo round in the unit game is set longer than the round time of the unit game, The unit game may be configured to end when a predetermined time elapses even when the game is ended by entering a pseudo predetermined number of game balls.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 stops the driving of the special winning opening electrical accessory 2122 of the special winning opening 2120 and closes the special winning opening 2120. Next, in step 1627, the special game executing means 1173 resets the release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1629, the special game executing means 1173 resets the release timer of the unit game timer 1174a-1. Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1631, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the final round (for example, in the case of big hits related to the predetermined modes “A1” and “B1”) It is determined whether or not 15 rounds, 7 rounds in the case of big hits according to the predetermined modes “A2” and “B2”, and 1 round in the case of small wins. If No in step 1631, that is, if the round is not the final round, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 sets the time between rounds (for example, 2 seconds) in the timer between rounds of the unit game timer 1174a-1. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). On the other hand, if Yes in step 1631, that is, if the round is the final round, in step 1632, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191 a. Next, in step 1633, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1680, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1625, that is, when the end condition of the round is not satisfied, in step 1635, the special game executing means 1173, the pseudo winning game ball in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 With reference to the counter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning ball of a predetermined ball (the number of balls set in step 1616, for example, two balls) in the pseudo round. If Yes in step 1635, the process proceeds to step 1637. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1635, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the opening time timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2, and the predetermined time in the pseudo round (the time set in step 1616, For example, it is determined whether 6 seconds) has elapsed. If Yes in step 1636, the process proceeds to step 1637. Next, in step 1637, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 and determines whether or not the pseudo round is the final pseudo round in the round. (For example, in the case of the open pattern 1, it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo fourth round). If YES in step 1637, the process proceeds to step 1626. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1637, in step 1638, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big winning opening electric accessory 2122 of the big winning opening 2120 and closes the pseudo winning opening 2120 (pseudo closing). Next, in step 1639, the special game executing means 1173 resets the opening time timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1640, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1641, the special game executing means 1173 sets the time between pseudo rounds (for example, 2 seconds) in the timer between pseudo rounds of the timer 1174a-2 for pseudo unit games, and the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Migrate to

  On the other hand, if Yes in step 1607, that is, if a round game is currently being executed, in step 1642, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the temporary flag storage means 1191a and determines whether the pseudo round continuation flag is on. Determine whether. If Yes in step 1641, that is, if a pseudo unit game is currently being executed, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1643 to 1650 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1642, that is, immediately before the start of the pseudo unit game (excluding pseudo 1R), first, in step 1643, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Then, it is determined whether or not the time between pseudo rounds {the pseudo closing time of the big winning opening 2120 between pseudo rounds (for example, 2 seconds)} has elapsed. In the case of Yes in step 1642, in step 1644, the special game executing means 1173 causes the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to set the release pattern in the pseudo unit game (round time, maximum number of winnings, pseudo game in the pseudo unit game). Time between rounds) is set in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1645, the special game executing means 1173 clears the pseudo winning ball counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2 to zero. Next, in step 1646, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the pseudo round number counter in the pseudo unit game related information temporary storage means 1191c-2. Next, in step 1647, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the pseudo round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1648, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a pseudo round start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1649, the special game execution means 1173 starts a release timer of the pseudo unit game timer 1174a-2. Next, in step 1650, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623. Note that if the answer is No in step 1606, step 1609, step 1636, and step 1643, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1680 in FIG. First, in step 1682, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit, that is, the predetermined mode is “A1” or “A2”. Is determined (see Table 1). In the case of Yes in step 1682, in step 1684 and step 1686, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1682, in step 1688, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a time reduction variation big hit, that is, the predetermined game It is determined whether the mode is “B1” or “B2” (see Table 1). In the case of Yes in step 1688, in step 1690 and step 1692, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and also stores the time reduction counter value in the time reduction counter 1181a. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). In the case of No in step 1688, that is, when the current special game is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing 6200). Migrate to In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a 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 control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300). .

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

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special game display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and from the main controller 1000 side, the special game start signal and special game related information {number of rounds, It is determined whether or not the game state after the end of the special game and the open pattern (contents of the pseudo unit game) of the special winning opening 2120 in each round are received. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306, the special game display control means 2152d turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6320, the special game display content determination unit 2152d-1 stores special game related information (number of rounds, special game) from the main controller 1000 side that is temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. Based on the display state determination table 2152d-1-1 during the special game based on the game state after the completion, etc.), the effect display content (effect pattern) in the special game is determined, and the determination information is related to the effect display. It is set in the special game related information area of the information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in Step 6308, the special game display control means 2152d performs a jackpot start display (for example, demo display) on the effect display device 2140 in accordance with the determination. Next, in Step 6322, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a round start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6322, in step 6324, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the special game related information area of the production display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the production display content switching timing has been reached. judge. Specifically, when “effect pattern 1” is selected in step 6320, it is determined whether or not the round start signal is a signal of the first, fourth, seventh round, or the like. In the case of Yes in step 6324, in step 6326, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the special game related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and displays the effect display displayed on the effect display device 2140. The contents are switched and the process proceeds to step 6310. Specifically, when the signal is a round start signal of the fourth round, “effect 1” is changed to “effect 2”, and when the signal is a round start signal of the seventh round, “effect 2”. To “Direction 3-1.” On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6322, in step 6328, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a pseudo round start signal is received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6328, in step 6330, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the special game related information area of the production display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the production display content switching timing has been reached. judge. Specifically, when “effect pattern 1” is selected in step 6320, the release pattern in the round is “open pattern 1”, and the current round is “seventh round”, the pseudo round start signal is It is determined whether the signal is a pseudo third or fourth round signal. In the case of Yes in step 6330, in step 6332, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the special game related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and displays the effect display displayed on the effect display device 2140. The contents are switched and the process proceeds to step 6310. Specifically, when the signal is a pseudo-round start signal of the pseudo third round, the “effect 3-1” is changed to “production 3-2,” and the signal is a pseudo round start signal of the pseudo fourth round. In some cases, the “effect 3-2” is switched to the “effect 3-3”. In step 6310, the special game display control means 2152d, based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the effect display device 2140, and the number of rounds (total number of pseudo rounds, etc.) The number is displayed sequentially. Next, in step 6312, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the special game display control means 2152d performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). To do. If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6322. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100), and in steps 6324, 6328, and 6330. If no, the process moves to step 6310.

  Next, the characteristic operation of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening 2120 during the special game. Specifically, the first round shows the release pattern when the release pattern 1 is selected, and the second round shows the release pattern when the release pattern 21 is selected (see the upper part of FIG. 17). Hereinafter, each round will be described.

  First, the first round will be described. Since the release pattern 1 is selected in this round, four pseudo rounds are executed. First, in the first pseudo-round, the content of opening the grand prize opening 2120 until two game balls enter with an upper limit of 6 seconds, but two game balls entered before 6 seconds passed. Immediately, the pseudo round ends (the big prize opening 2120 is closed). Then, after the time between pseudo rounds (2 seconds) elapses, the pseudo second round is started. Here, in the second pseudo-round, the content of opening the grand prize opening 2120 until 3 game balls enter with 8 seconds as the upper limit, but 3 game balls entered before 8 seconds passed. Immediately, the pseudo round ends (the big prize opening 2120 is closed). Then, after the time between pseudo rounds (2 seconds) elapses, the pseudo third round is started. Here, the third pseudo-round is the content in which the grand prize opening 2120 is opened until four game balls enter the upper limit of 10 seconds, but four game balls enter before ten seconds elapse. Therefore, the pseudo round ends after 10 seconds from the start of the pseudo round (the big prize opening 2120 is closed). Then, after the time between pseudo-rounds (2 seconds) elapses, the pseudo fourth round is started. Here, the pseudo fourth round is a content in which the grand prize opening 2120 is opened until 3 game balls enter with 6 seconds as the upper limit, but 2 game balls enter before 6 seconds elapse. Since the number of game balls entered in the round has reached a predetermined number (10 balls), the round and the pseudo round immediately end (the big prize opening 2120 is closed). Then, after the time between rounds (2 seconds) elapses, the second round is started.

  Next, the second round will be described. Since most of them are the same as in the first round, only the differences will be described. Since the open pattern 21 is selected in this round, three pseudo rounds are executed. As can be seen from Table 2 and FIG. 17, since the opening pattern 21 is set to be shorter than the round time of the opening pattern 1 (20 seconds), the number of game balls entering in the round is a predetermined number (10 balls). The round may end before).

  According to this best mode, since the end timing of the pseudo unit game is not the time as in the prior art but the number of winnings, it is assumed that the pseudo unit game ends immediately after the game ball enters immediately after the start of the pseudo unit game. As a result of having the possibility of satisfying the end condition of the pseudo unit game (that is, the possibility that the upper limit number may have been 1 in the pseudo unit game, for example) As a result of the player's inability to recognize two points: the apparent round is a pseudo-round and the internal actual round has ended, it becomes difficult to distinguish the actual round, and which special game There is an effect that it is difficult to predict whether or not the process is executed continuously.

  Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the maximum number of pseudo unit games that can be executed in a certain unit game is determined in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of pseudo unit games that can be executed in the unit game is not determined at all. However, it may not be determined substantially. For example, as an example in which the maximum number of pseudo unit games is not determined at all, a mode in which pseudo unit games having the same contents are repeated until the end condition is satisfied {for example, (1) one unit of pseudo unit games is repeated, (2) plural As an example in which the maximum number of pseudo unit games is not substantially determined, the number of pseudo units that are much larger than the number of executable pseudo unit games can be listed. A mode in which the content is determined in advance (for example, the content of 30 pseudo unit games is determined in advance as the number of pseudo unit games, and the pseudo unit game is executed until the end condition is satisfied) can be cited. Here, the end condition of the pseudo unit game is the pseudo unit game when the open state time in the pseudo unit game executed in the unit game is accumulated and the accumulated time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Is configured to end (that is, the unit game ends).

  Here, FIG. 19 is a flowchart according to the modified example. Specifically, FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a special game control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of this modified example, related to the subroutine of step 1600 (2) (in a mode in which a pseudo unit game having one content is repeated). One case). Here, FIG. 19 is mostly the same as FIG. 11 according to the best mode, and differences will be described. As described above, in the present modification example, since the pseudo unit game having one content is configured to be repeated, the process of setting the release pattern in the pseudo unit game every time the pseudo unit game is started (Step 1616 and Step 1644) becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, in the modified example, the pseudo unit game is repeatedly executed until the accumulated time of the open state time in the pseudo unit game executed in the unit game reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Processing related to the number of rounds of the pseudo unit game in the unit game (step 1618, step 1637 and step 1646) becomes unnecessary.

  As described above, according to the present modification example, it is not necessary to have a pattern of a pseudo unit game, so that the process is simplified.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the 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. 16 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. 17 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the operation of a conventional pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

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2120 Variable prize opening 1170 Special game control means

Claims (1)

A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A special game control means for executing a special game including one or a plurality of unit games in which the variable prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state when the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The special game control means executes at least one unit game of the one or a plurality of unit games , that is, a specific unit game by dividing the execution period of the specific unit game into a plurality of periods and executing a plurality of pseudo unit games . In a pachinko machine configured to be able to
The end condition of the unit game is a case where a game ball number and ball entrance to the variable winning hole when the unit game reaches to a Jo Tokoro number, and,
A pachinko game characterized in that an interval time between pseudo unit games in the specific unit game and a unit game that is not the specific unit game, that is, an interval time between normal unit games, are substantially the same. Machine.

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