JP5361083B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent that amusement in a special game deteriorates when a ball entrance situation into a big winning hole is bad. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine, when satisfying a stage changeover condition until a certain unit game ends after changing over an output of first notification content to an output to second notification content during execution of the unit game, the second notification content are changed over to the next stage and are outputted whenever satisfying the stage changeover condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The current mainstream pachinko machine performs lottery using a random number acquired when entering the starting gate, and after the identification information is changed for a predetermined time, the identification information is stopped and displayed. Is a predetermined mode, a special game is executed in which a variable winning opening that is normally closed is opened. By the way, since such game contents are common to most game machines, various proposals have been made from the viewpoint of the interest of the game.

  One of them is an effect that is executed during each round at the time of a special game (effect during the round), and a series of high-quality moving images are played on the liquid crystal display when the effect is executed (so-called movie effect). This is a technique for improving the interest of special games. Many pachinko machines adopting this method have a unique movie production for each round, and the relevance between the movie production in one round and the movie production in the next round of that round. It is configured to give. And, as the round progresses, the playback and stop of the moving image related to the movie effect are sequentially executed, and the story of the movie effect is notified to the player, thereby further enhancing the interest in special games. is there. As another configuration using movie effects, there is a pachinko game machine having a configuration in which a single moving image is repeatedly reproduced over a plurality of rounds (a so-called loop movie effect).

  By the way, a predetermined round end condition (for example, 10 ball winning or 30 seconds have passed since the opening of the grand prize opening) is set at the time of execution of each round in the special game. It will move to the round. Here, the timing of satisfying the round end condition may vary greatly depending on the nail adjustment of the pachinko gaming machine, etc., especially when the situation of entering the big prize opening is bad, it is interesting at the time of special games There is a problem that it decreases.

For example, it is conceivable that the entertainment at the time of a special game is deteriorated because the connection between the movie effect in a certain round and the movie effect in the next round of the certain round is deteriorated. That is, at the execution end timing of a movie effect in a certain round, if the end condition of the certain round has not been satisfied yet, the progress of the movie effect is stopped (in the case of a loop type movie effect, the execution is repeated. In other words, the player is not notified of the story of the movie presentation smoothly. In addition, the delay in meeting the timing for ending the round end condition means, in other words, that the number of games that can be earned during special games is decreasing, which means that the player is disadvantaged. You will only have an impression.
JP 2009-142325 A JP 2001-314600 A JP-A-2005-46514

In traditional technology, a situation in which a problem that zest upon special game is reduced is left.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
From the closed state in which the variable prize opening is closed, until the number of prizes reaches a predetermined number or until the predetermined time is reached, the unit game that keeps the variable prize opening open or repeats opening and closing is performed one or more times. Special game control means capable of executing special games;
After the execution of the special game, the game state transition control means for shifting to either the normal game state or the specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
Notification content output means for outputting the notification content at the notification content output unit;
With
The notification content output means
When the unit game is executed, the first notification content is output for a predetermined time, and when the first notification content is output for the predetermined time and the unit game is still being executed, the unit game being executed is output. Notification content output that is different from the first notification content within the period until the end, and that can output the second notification content composed of the notification content of a plurality of stages including the first stage to the n-th stage. Control means
Is further provided,
The notification content output control means
When the stage switching condition is satisfied after the unit game is finished after switching from the output from the first notification content to the second notification content during execution of a certain unit game, every time the stage switching condition is satisfied It is configured to output the second notification content by switching to the next stage,
As the stage switching condition, on the condition that there is a signal input in the signal input means that can switch the presence or absence of signal input by the player arbitrarily,
The second notification content until reaching the n-th stage does not notify whether or not the transition to the specific gaming state is scheduled after the end of the special game, while the second notification content according to the n-th stage is: It is configured to be able to notify whether or not it is scheduled to shift to a specific gaming state after the special game is over.
It is a pachinko game machine characterized by that.
<Appendix>
In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
Pachinko gaming machine according to the present alternative embodiment,
From the closed state in which the variable winning opening (for example, the big winning opening 2120) is closed, the variable winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 2120) is kept until the number of winning reaches the predetermined number or until the predetermined time is reached. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1170) capable of executing a special game in which a unit game that is continuously opened or repeatedly opened and closed is performed once or a plurality of times;
A notification content output unit (for example, an effect display control unit 2150) that outputs the notification content in a notification content output unit (for example, the drawing display unit 2141);
The notification content output means (for example, the effect display control means 2150)
When the unit game is executed, the first notification content is output for a predetermined time, and when the first notification content is output for the predetermined time and the unit game is still being executed, the unit game being executed is output. Notification content output that is different from the first notification content within the period until the end, and that can output the second notification content composed of the notification content of a plurality of stages including the first stage to the n-th stage. Control means (for example, special game display control means 2152d)
Is further provided,
The notification content output control means (for example, special game display control means 2152d)
When the stage switching condition is satisfied after the unit game is finished after switching from the output from the first notification content to the second notification content during execution of a certain unit game, every time the stage switching condition is satisfied The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the second notification content is switched to the next stage and output. The “notification content” here is, for example, information that can be recognized by the player through the five senses, for example, visual (for example, images and moving images), auditory (for example, sound and voice), and touch (for example, , Vibration) and the like. In addition, the “entrance entrance” is, for example, not only an entrance associated with the progress of the game (for example, a start opening that triggers the lottery), but also an entrance not related to the progress of the game (for example, Includes the entrance for the performance execution) and the out entrance.

According to pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve interest of the player in the special game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an electrical configuration diagram according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of main game-side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the round execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 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 embodiment. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of special gaming display control processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special game effect display control processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the second effect switching control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 22 is an operation explanatory diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game effect display control processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 24 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the embodiment. FIG. 25 is an electrical configuration diagram according to the second modification of the embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the second effect switching control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the embodiment.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, ordinary When applied to a machine or a multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two conventional first type functions or a gaming machine having one conventional first type function and one conventional second type function) Within range. It should be noted that this is only an embodiment, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modification examples should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery to expand the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110.

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

  Next, the main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). . When the main game symbol display device 2130 is configured with, for example, a 7-segment LED, the main game symbol is displayed with eight types of numbers “0” to “7” and a loss “-”. .

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

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

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). Main control device (main board) 1000 for performing, and display control means for performing display control related to various effects / information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content {sub board (sub main board) } 2150 and an effect display device 2140 that receives a command from the sub-board 2150 and displays an effect that enhances the fun of the game, {sub-board (sub-sub-board)}, prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214, and each prize A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with winning in the mouth, and a payout unit The award ball payout control device (award ball payout control board or payout control board) 3000 that controls the payout operation by the base 216 and the game balls 120 (reserved balls) in the upper ball tray 110 are fired one by one into the game area 120. A device 232, a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine, etc. It is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side). The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game and a prize ball payout control board 3000 that controls the payout of game balls based on commands from the main control board 1000. And a sub-main control board 2150 for controlling various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as change / stop of decoration symbols, lighting of the sound / game effect lamp 190 from the speaker 114, and the effect display device 2140. And a sub-sub control board 2140 for controlling the above-described decorative pattern change display / stop display, hold display, notice display, and the like. Here, the main control board 1000 is a launch control board 230 that controls the launch of the game ball to the game area 120 based on the operation of the launch handle 116, and a sensor provided in the out port 142. Are connected to an out-port sensor 142a capable of detecting the ball and a ball detection sensor (hereinafter also referred to as a winning port sensor S) provided in various winning ports. The payout control board 2000 is connected to a payout unit 216 that pays out game balls, and a state display unit 130 that displays a state related to payout of game balls to the outside by LEDs. The main control board 1000 is connected to the hall computer H, which is a peripheral device of the pachinko gaming machine, via a relay board, and the payout control board 2000 is connected to the card unit C via the relay board.

  Here, the main control board 1000, the payout control board 2000, the sub-control board 3000, and the sub-sub-control board 4000 are handled by a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU, and a CPU. A RAM for temporarily storing data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted. In addition, the communication method between each board | substrate is an example to the last, and is not limited to these communication methods at all.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 ((main game peripheral device A, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200), a sub-main control device (production display control means 2150), and a main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000} that controls payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout instruction. The sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) is also electrically connected to a sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) that executes image effects, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like. ing. Further, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout device including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control device 1000, the sub main control device (effect display control means 2150), the sub sub control device (effect display device 2140), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are ROMs that store data and programs in terms of hardware. And RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The effect display control means 2150 (sub board) and the effect display device 2140 (sub sub board) will be described later. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). Further, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main control device 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 main control relating to main games (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the sub (sub-main, sub-sub) board side. {For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), start of special game Information transmission control means 1200 for transmitting signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball payout control apparatus for paying out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various prize openings And a prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling 3000.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and a main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games Game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has entered the main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110 and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. Auxiliary gaming start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not, a big prize entrance entrance judging means 1113 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered the big prize opening 2120, and a game ball to the out port 142 Out-mouth entrance ball judging means 1114 for judging whether or not the ball has entered.

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

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

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

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing a big hit lottery regarding the main game symbol. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determining means 1140, based on the acquired main game side random number, the main game content determining means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol, and the acquired auxiliary game side random number And auxiliary game content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the above.

  Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol, and the main game content determination lottery. The table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, with regard to the gaming state, a lottery table for normal game → main game normal game state, probability variation game → main game) Probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → main game time reduction game state lottery table). Further, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 includes an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1142a includes: Various winning tables differing depending on the gaming state are provided (for example, a normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, a probability variation game and a time shortening game → an auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Here, the main game content determination means 1141 has a main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol. It will be explained with an example.

First, Table 1 is an example of a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of the main game symbol. Here, when the result of the lottery determination is lost, the lost symbol is determined by referring to the upper loss table. On the other hand, when the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, the winning symbol is determined by referring to the lower hitting table. Here, in the present embodiment, the winning symbol can be classified into a plurality of attributes (normal winning symbol, symbol per probability variation), and the profit state given to the player differs depending on the type of winning symbol. ing. In particular, in this example, the winning symbol “A, B” is a symbol per probability variation, the winning symbol “C, D” is a symbol per non-stochastic variation (with time-reduced game), and the winning symbol “E, F” is a normal winning symbol. (It is a symbol per non-stochastic variation and there is no time reduction game). Note that this example is merely an example, and it may be configured to give the player the same profit state regardless of any winning symbol. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it is set as a common table in all the gaming states, it is needless to say that the table configuration is not limited to this and may be different depending on the gaming state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, for the sake of easy understanding, the stop symbol “X” is uniformly selected at the time of losing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as will be described later, the main side (main control board side) transmits symbol information such as stop symbol information and variation mode information to the sub-side, and the sub-side receiving this transmits the symbol information based on the symbol information. The process which determines the stop symbol of a decoration symbol and the fluctuation | variation aspect is performed. At this time, on the sub side, when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (particularly the loss symbol), after determining whether or not the variation is a reach variation mode, when executing the reach variation mode, It is necessary to allocate a reach lose symbol or a super reach lose symbol as a stop symbol. In order to reduce the processing load on the sub-side, as a loss symbol on the main control device side, (1) Loss main game symbol X ₁ corresponding to the complete loss symbol of the decorative symbol, (2) Reach loss of the decorative symbol A plurality of losing symbols may be allocated, such as a losing main game symbol X ₂ corresponding to a symbol, (3) a losing main gaming symbol X ₃ corresponding to a super reach losing symbol of a decorative symbol.

Next, Table 2 is an example of a variation mode determination table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol. Here, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a different table may be referred according to a gaming state and a result of success / failure. As can be seen from the table, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to select a long fluctuation time when lost, and it is easy to select a long fluctuation time when hitting. That is, the longer the variation time, the higher the expected expectation. As described above, the information regarding the variation mode of the main game symbol is transmitted to the sub-side, and the sub-side receiving the information executes the decoration symbol variation mode determination process. In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this at all. For example, the selection ratio of the variation mode may be the same, or the variation mode may be different in each table. Moreover, although it is set as a different table according to a game state, it is not limited to this, It is good also as a common table structure.

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

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

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

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

Here, Table 3 is an example of the special game content reference table 1172a. As shown in this example, the winning symbol “A” is a high-profit special game that can win many balls. On the other hand, the winning symbols “B, C, D” are medium profit special games that can be obtained compared to high profit special games. Furthermore, the winning symbol “E, F” is a low-profit special game with a smaller number of games that can be obtained compared to a high-profit special game and a medium-profit special game. Here, in this embodiment, in any special game, the maximum number of winnings per round is “10”, and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 2120 is “30 seconds”. As will be described later, when the special game is ended, the maximum number of winnings per round is “10” or the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 2120 is “30 seconds”. Is configured to end. Note that this example is merely an example, and the maximum winning number per round, the maximum opening time and number of rounds of the big winning opening 2120, the opening pattern, and the like may be appropriately changed.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric equipment release flag, and a time reduction flag). ) Temporary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing, and auxiliary games for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which variation start conditions are satisfied) Design information temporary storage means 1192b.

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

  First, the main game peripheral device A includes a main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, a main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the main game symbols, and closes during normal games. In the special game, it has a large winning opening 2120 that is open under a predetermined condition, and an out opening 142 into which an out ball enters.

  Here, the out port 142 is provided with an out port entrance detecting device (out port sensor) 142a which is a sensor for detecting entrance into the out port 142, and the out port entrance ball indicating the entrance at the time of entering the ball. It is configured to generate information. Then, as will be described later, the out-entry ball entry information will be referred to when performing the effect on the effect display control means 2150 side during the special game. In the present embodiment, the out-entry ball entering information from the out-entry ball detecting device (out port sensor) 142a is configured to be transmitted to the main controller 1000, but the present invention is not limited to this. . In that case, you may comprise so that the said entrance entrance ball information may be transmitted to the production | presentation display control means 2150.

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

  Next, the sub-main control device (effect display control means 2150) and the sub-sub control device (effect display device 2140) will be described. First, main controller 1000 is connected to effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) that controls all display control related to effects. Further, the effect display control means 2150 (sub-main board) is an effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) that performs display related to the effect, including decoration symbol change display, stop display, and display showing the progress of the game during the special game. Connected. Hereinafter, these devices and means will be described in order.

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

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

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. Display hold information display control means 2152b for controlling all the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and special game display control for controlling display of special game progress information and special game effects during special game Means 2152d and presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152e for temporarily storing information related to the presentation.

  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 controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. It further has figure display content determination means 2152a-1 and a variation time management timer 2152a-4 for measuring the variation time of the decorative symbol.

Next, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. A drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 which is referred to at the time. Here, Table 4 is an example of the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main game symbol variation mode on the main side in a form associated with the main game symbol variation mode information received from the main side (for example, ID information for specifying the variation mode). And one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one-to-multiple correspondence or multiple-to-one correspondence may be used. Furthermore, fluctuation mode information (particularly time information), success / failure information, stop symbol information, and attribute information (normal hits) from the main side The variation pattern of the decorative symbol may be determined based on one or a plurality of pieces of information selected from the group consisting of main-side symbol information composed of probability variation or the like.

Table 5 is an example of the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-1-2. As shown in this example, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is configured to be determined by lottery based on the stop symbol of the main game symbol. Here, in the present embodiment, the same decorative symbol “111” or the case where the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “B” and the case where the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “C, D” or “555” can be selected. Further, as described above, the stop symbol “B” of the main game symbol is a symbol per probability variation, and the stop symbols “C, D” of the main game symbol is a symbol per non-probability variation. In addition, the winning symbols “B, C, D” have the same game content during the special game (in this case, it means that the special game content shown in Table 3 is the same). That is, when the decorative symbol “111” or “555” is stopped and displayed, it is difficult to visually determine whether or not it is per probability change during the special game. is there. In this embodiment, the symbols managed on the sub-side are one set (three in this example). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first decorative symbol (for example, three combinations in this example) and It may be a combination with a second decorative design that is less conspicuous than the first decorative design (for example, the size is small or is inconspicuous). For example, when the main game symbol = B, the first decorative symbol = “555” + the second decorative symbol = “O”, and when the main game symbol = D, the first decorative symbol = “555” + the first An embodiment in which two decorative symbols = “x” can be given.

  Next, the special game display control means 2152d determines a display content of an effect executed during the special game (for example, a movie effect, hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special game effect). It further includes content determination means 2152d-1 and special game effect display control means 2152d-2 that controls display control of the special game effect.

  Next, the special game effect content determination means 2152d-1 includes a special game effect determination lottery table 2152d-1-1 for determining a series of effect patterns executed during the special game, and the special game. First effect determination reference table 2152d- for determining an effect pattern of an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a first effect) executed at the start of each round (or sometimes referred to as a unit game). 1-2, for determining the production pattern of the production executed during each round in the special game and the production executed after the first production execution (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second production). And a second effect determination reference table 2152d-1-3.

Here, Table 6 is an example of a special game effect determination lottery table 2152d-1-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, a series of effect patterns executed during the special game is managed by the “special game effect number”. Further, the “special game effect number” is configured to be determined on the basis of the main game symbol and the decorative symbol stop symbol that have become the special game transition opportunity. As will be described later, the effect patterns of the first effect and the second effect are determined in association with the “effect number during special game”. This example is merely an example, and the “special game effect number” may be determined uniquely (without lottery) based on the stop symbol of the main game symbol and the decoration symbol, either one of which It may be configured to be determined based on the symbol of the game, or may be configured to be determined based on the hit attribute (for example, probability variation, short-time hit, normal hit, etc.), and is related to the stop symbol of the main game symbol and the decorative symbol Instead, a single “special game effect number” may be determined.

Table 7 is an example of a first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-2. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the first effect executed at the start of each round in the special game is configured to be determined based on the “effect number during special game” and the number of rounds. ing. Here, the first effect is configured to be managed by the “first effect number”, and, as will be described later, when the first effect is executed, one moving image corresponding to the “first effect number” ( A so-called movie) is reproduced based on a predetermined “reproduction time”. In addition, a part of the moving image includes a content for notifying that it is per probability fluctuation (moving image with a circle in the “probability changing notification” column in the table), and the moving image is reproduced. Under the circumstances, the notification content is displayed at an arbitrary timing within the “reproduction time”.

Table 8 is an example of the second effect determination reference table 2152d-1-3. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the second effect executed during each round in the special game is configured to be determined based on the “first effect number”. Here, the second effect is configured to be managed by the “second effect number” and corresponds to modes 1 to N based on the “second effect number” when the second effect is executed, as will be described later. A plurality of moving images to be set are set. When predetermined moving image switching conditions are satisfied, reproduction of moving images is sequentially switched in the order of mode 1 → mode 2 →... → mode N. Further, as in the first effect, a part of the moving image includes a content for notifying that it is per probability variation, and in the situation where the moving image is reproduced, the “reproduction time” The notification content is displayed at an arbitrary timing.

  Next, the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e performs first effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-1 in which information for executing display control of the first effect is temporarily stored, and display control of the second effect. The second effect related information temporary storage unit 2152e-2 in which information for execution is temporarily stored and the number of balls entering the out port 142 are counted based on the out port entrance information received from the main controller 1000 side. And an in-round winning ball counter 2152e-4 for temporarily storing information on the number of balls entered into the big winning port 2120 received from the main controller 1000 side. Yes.

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

  Next, the effect display device (sub-sub-board) 2140 includes an LCD display (illustration display unit 2141, illustration hold display unit 2142), data related to stop patterns and variation modes of decorative symbols (various object data, moving image data). Image data storage device for storing all data related to the production including voice data, etc., and an LCD display based on information such as commands from the production display control means 2150 (sub-main board) An image display or the like on the top is executed.

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart 1000 showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information has been received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the auxiliary game side random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. To do. Then, in step 1110, the information transmission control means 1200 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, acquires information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces the information. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side, and it transfers to the next process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, based on the auxiliary game side game state). In the case of a normal game, 30 seconds) is set. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns on the auxiliary game fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1152 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, normal game) based on the auxiliary game side game state. Set to 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1230. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1216. If NO in step 1206, step 1216, step 1222, and step 1230, the next process (step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.), and main game symbol hold means The random number is set in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold 1131. Then, in step 1308, the information transmission control means 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, acquires information on what number the hold is stored as the random number, and produces the information. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side, and moves to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400).

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

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the main game content determination means 1141 reads out the main game side random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1406, the winning lottery means 1135 refers to the main game winning lottery table 1135b-1 based on the main game side random number (winning random number) and the gaming state, and executes the main game symbol winning / losing (big hit) lottery. To do. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412 and step 1413, the main game content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the main game content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines the main game side random number (for example, main game symbol determination random number, variation mode determination). A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the random number), a variation mode is determined based on the determined stop symbol, and these are temporarily stored in the main game symbol information storage unit 1191b. Note that the referenced table is determined based on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the main gaming symbol (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission control unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the main game symbol determined in step 1412 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. To do. Next, in step 1415, the game control unit 1100 executes a main control machine language command acquisition transmission process described later. Next, at step 1416, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (the variation time according to the variation mode determined at step 1412) to the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the main game symbol control means 1151 determines the main game symbol according to the variation mode stored in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1420, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1422, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmission control unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, at step 1426, the main game symbol control means 1151 stops the main game symbol display on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130, and stores it in the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1428, the main game symbol control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the main game symbol variation time management means 1151a resets the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

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

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

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

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

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. The operation content based on the opening pattern is set with reference to the opening pattern that continues to be opened and the pattern that performs opening and closing. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1619, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 sets the opening time of the special winning opening 2120 in the opening timer 1162 based on the operation content (opening pattern) set in step 1614. Next, in step 1621, the information transmission control unit 1200 transmits the counter value in the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and the timer value of the release timer 1162 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the special prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 to open the special prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the special game execution means 1173 executes a round execution process which will be described later. In step 1626, the special game executing unit 1173 refers to the counter value in the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. Determine. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not the timer value of the opening timer 1162 is 0, in other words, a predetermined time related to the opening time of the big prize opening 2120. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1628, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the big prize opening electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 and closes the big prize opening 2120. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1639, the special game executing means 1173 clears (zero clears) the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission control unit 1200 transmits information (special game end display instruction information) to instruct the end display of the special game to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the round execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1624 in FIG. First, in step 1624-1, the big winning opening entry determining means 1113 determines whether or not the big winning opening entering information from the big winning opening winning detection device 2121 has been detected. In the case of Yes in step 1624-1, in step 1624-2, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the counter value of the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1624-3, the information transmission control means 1200 transmits the counter value in the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to the effect display control means 2150 side, and proceeds to step 1624-4. To do. In addition, when No is determined in Step 1624-1, the process proceeds to Step 1624-4.

  Next, in step 1624-4, the out-entry ball determining means 1114 determines whether or not out-entry ball information from the out-entry ball detecting device 142a has been detected. In the case of Yes in step 1624-4, in step 1624-5, the information transmission control unit 1200 detects that the out-entry entrance ball information is detected on the effect display control unit 2150 side (out-entry entrance ball detection information). Is transferred to the next process (step 1626). If step 1624-4 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (step 1626).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b, and whether or not the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (time reduction big hit). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660 and step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and sets the time reduction counter 1181a as the time reduction counter value. A predetermined value (for example, 100) is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700 in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1658, that is, when the current special game is a non-probability fluctuation big hit (non-time shortening big hit), the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board (effect display control means 2150, effect display device 2140) side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a main flowchart 2000 showing a flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 2800, the effect display control unit 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information management process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. If Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b adds “1” to the drawing hold counter value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the effect display control means 2150. Updates the hold display content displayed on the drawing hold display unit 2142 of the display device 2140 based on the drawing hold counter value of the production display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and performs the next processing (in step 2400). The process proceeds to the decorative symbol display content determination process. On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the effect display control means 2150. Updates the hold display content displayed on the drawing hold display part 2142 of the effect display device 2140 based on the drawing hold counter value of the production display related information temporary storage means 2152e. In step 2110, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and performs the next processing (decoration symbol display content determination in step 2400). Process). Even in the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2405, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 draws the drawing stop symbol determination lottery based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the table 2152a-1-2, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. Then, in step 2420, 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 2152e, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing in step 2600). ). In the case of No in step 2402, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of Step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e and turns off the symbol content determination flag. Next, in step 2606, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e and turns on the symbol changing flag. Next, in step 2607, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts the variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to step 2610. In the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to step 2610.

  Next, in step 2610, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2610, in step 2632, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not a confirmed display command has been received from the main side (see step 1424 in FIG. 9). In the case of Yes in step 2632, in step 2636, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152 a confirms and displays the decorative symbol stop symbol on the effect display device 2140. In step 2638, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, turns off the symbol changing flag, and performs the next process (display control process during special game in step 2800). ). In addition, also when it is No at step 2610 or step 2632, it shifts to the next process (step 2800 special game display control process).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. First, in step 2802, the special game display control unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2802, in step 2804, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not special game start display instruction information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2804, in step 2806, 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 2152e. Then, in step 2808, the special game display control means 2152d executes a big hit start display on the effect display device 2140, and proceeds to step 2900. In the case of No in step 2802, the process proceeds to step 2900.

  Next, in step 2900, the special game display control means 2152d executes special game effect display control processing described later. Next, in step 2830, the special game display control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not special game end display instruction information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 2830, in Step 2832, the special game display control means 2152d executes a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 2834, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game in-game production execution flag in the production display related information temporary storage unit 2152e. In step 2836, the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100). Even in the case of No in step 2804 or step 2830, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special game effect display control process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of step 2900 in FIG. First, in step 2902, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the special game effect execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 turns on the special game effect execution executing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2906, the special game in-game effect content determination means 2152d-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and becomes an opportunity to shift to the special game. After obtaining the stop symbols of the main game symbol and the decorative symbol, based on the special game effect determination lottery table 2152d-1-1 (generate random numbers for lottery at an arbitrary timing), “special game effect number” Is determined, and the determined contents are temporarily stored in the special game effect number storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2830).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2902, in step 2910, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the number of rounds and the opening time of the big prize opening 2120 from the main side. It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 12) has been received, in other words, whether or not a new round has started in the special game. In the case of Yes in step 2910, in step 2912, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 temporarily stores the information related to the received round number in the round number information storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Remember. Next, in step 2914, the special game effect content determining means 2152d-1 refers to the special game effect number storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and obtains "special game effect number". At the same time, after referring to the round number information storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e to obtain the current number of rounds, the first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-2 is referred to as “first The “effect number” and “reproduction time” are determined, and the determined contents are temporarily stored in the first effect-related information temporary storage unit 2152e-1. Next, in step 2916, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 displays “1” of the effect moving image corresponding to the “first effect number” temporarily stored in the first effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-1. "Reproduction time" is acquired and set in the first effect execution time timer 2152d-2-1. Next, in step 2920, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 changes the effect display device 2140 based on the “first effect number” temporarily stored in the first effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-1. Make full use of it to start playback of a predetermined effect moving image. Next, in step 2922, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 starts counting down (counting in the case of the increment type) of the first effect execution time timer 2152d-2-1. Next, in step 2924, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 turns off the second effect execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e, and proceeds to the next process (step 2830).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2910, in step 2930, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the timer value of the first effect execution time timer 2152d-2-1 is 0 (increment type expression). In this case, it is determined whether or not the set time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2930, in step 2950, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 executes a second effect switching control process described later, and proceeds to the next process (step 2830).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the second effect switching control process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of step 2950 in FIG. First, in step 2952, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the second effect execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. In the case of Yes in step 2952, in step 2954, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 turns on the second effect execution flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. Next, in step 2956, the special game effect content determination means 2152d-1 is for determining the second effect based on the “first effect number” temporarily stored in the first effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-1. The “second effect number” is determined with reference to the reference table 2152d-1-3, and the determined content is temporarily stored in the second effect related information temporary storage unit 2152e-2. Next, in Step 2958, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 changes to the modes 1 to N corresponding to the “second effect number” temporarily stored in the second effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-2. The “aspect number” is acquired and temporarily stored in the second effect related information temporary storage unit 2152e-2 (reproduced moving images of modes 1 to N are set). Next, in Step 2960, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 sets 1 to the second effect reproduction control counter 2152d-2-2. Next, in step 2962, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2, based on the count value of the second effect reproduction control counter 2152d-2-2, the “mode number” of the mode k corresponding to the count value k. Based on the above, using the effect display device 2140, reproduction of a predetermined effect moving image (reproduction of a reproduction moving image corresponding to the aspect k) is started. Next, in step 2964, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 clears (out-of-zero) the out-entry ball counter 2152e-3, and proceeds to the next processing (holding information management processing in step 2100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2652, in step 2966, the special game effect display control unit 2152d-2 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and the out-entry ball detection information from the main side (see FIG. 13). ) Is received. In the case of Yes in step 2966, in step 2968, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 adds 1 to the out-mouth entrance counter 2152e-3. Next, in step 2970, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the counter value of the out-entry ball counter 2152e-3 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 3). In the case of Yes in step 2970, in step 2972, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 adds 1 to the counter value of the second effect reproduction control counter 2152d-2-2, and proceeds to step 2962. In the case of No in step 2970, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2966, in step 2974, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and receives the winning ball counter value (see FIG. 13) from the main side. It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2974, in step 2976, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 temporarily stores the received winning ball counter value in the in-round winning ball counter 2152e-4. Next, in step 2978, the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the counter value of the in-round winning ball counter 2152e-4 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 9). If Yes in step 2978, the process proceeds to step 2972. If No in step 2978, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100). If No in step 2974, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

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Next, the effect | action which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIG. First, in this example, as an example of the action in the special game effect, the special game effect number “1B1” is obtained when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “B” and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is “111”. Is selected. Note that the same action is applied to other stop symbols and special game effect numbers. However, when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “A” (ie, when the decorative symbol is seen, it is clear that the probability change is confirmed. ) Is different in that the same effects as the conventional machine are developed. That is, when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “A”, a unique movie effect is provided for each round, and a predetermined round end condition (for example, a 10-ball winning prize or a big winning prize opening Only when 30 seconds have passed since the release, the playback of the movie effect in the next round is started. Therefore, the operation that is different from the effect in the conventional machine will be described in detail below.

  First, at the timing of 1 in the figure, an arbitrary round during the special game (in the following description, the second round starts). Here, at this timing, the main winning opening 2120 is opened on the main side, and the timing of “30 seconds” that is the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 2120 (counting down of the opening timer value) is started, and the big winning is achieved. A counter (winning ball counter value) for counting the maximum number of winnings to the mouth 2120 is cleared to zero. On the other hand, on the sub-side, the playback of the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-R2” (a movie that finishes playback after 12 seconds from the start of playback) is started.

  Next, at the timing 2 in the figure, the reproduction of the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-R2” ends. Here, at this timing, the conditions for ending the round have not been satisfied yet (the remaining time of the maximum opening time is approximately 18 seconds and the number of winnings is 7 balls), and the round is still being executed. Under such circumstances, in the present embodiment, the end of playback of the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-R2” is detected (the first effect execution time timer value is 0), and the first effect number “ A moving image corresponding to modes 1 to 5 in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” associated with “1B1-R2” is set. Then, the reproduction of the moving image of the set aspect 1 is started. In addition, counting based on the information on the entrance to the out mouth (counting up of the out entrance entrance counter) is started.

  Next, at the timing of 3 in the figure, when the counter value of the out-mouth entrance counter exceeds a predetermined number (2 in this example), the mode 1 in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” The moving image is switched to the reproduction of the moving image of aspect 2. Similarly, at the timing 4 in the figure, the moving image of the mode 2 in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” is switched to the reproduction of the moving image of the mode 3, and at the timing 5 in the figure, The moving image of aspect 3 in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” is switched to the reproduction of the moving image of aspect 4.

  Here, as the display content of the moving image, the display content of the first effect number “1B1-R2” → the display content of the mode 1 in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” → the second effect number “1B1-R2-” Display contents of aspect 2 in 1 ”→ Display contents of aspect 3 in second effect number“ 1B1-R2-1 ”→ Display contents of aspect 4 in second effect number“ 1B1-R2-1 ”→. The round end condition is satisfied by using a series of display contents such as the display contents of the number “1B1-R3” (that is, the first presentation in the next round) with relevance (story characteristics). Even if it is not, it is possible for the player to proceed smoothly without feeling uncomfortable with the player. In particular, as shown in the present example, in a situation where game balls are stuck in the grand prize opening 2120, most of the game balls enter the out port 142. Each aspect of the number “1B1-R2-1” will be switched periodically.

  Next, at the timing of 6 in the figure, the aspect in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” triggered by the number of balls entering the grand prize winning opening 2120 exceeding a predetermined number (7 in this example) The moving image of 4 is switched to the reproduction of the moving image of aspect 5. As described above, the state of the second winning number “1B1-R2-1” is switched even when the state of entering the winning prize opening 2120 is improved and the satisfaction of the round end condition is approached. Smooth production progress is possible. Then, at the timing of 7 in the figure, the transition to the next round is triggered by the fact that the number of entered the winning prize opening 2120 has reached 10 balls, and the aspect in the second effect number “1B1-R2-1” 5 playback ends. In addition, when moving to the final round thereafter, the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-RE” will be played back, but the content notifies that the moving image is per probability variation. Therefore, the player recognizes that the transition to the probability variation gaming state after the special game is made by visually recognizing the moving image.

  Next, another operation will be described with reference to FIG. First, in this example, it is assumed that the special game effect number “1B3” is selected when the stop symbol of the main game symbol is “B” and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is “111”. . Here, all the moving images corresponding to the first effect number in the special game effect number “1B3” do not include the content for notifying that it is per probability variation. That is, when only the first effect in the special game effect number “1B3” is played and the special game is finished, it becomes difficult to recognize that the state has shifted to the probability-variable game state after the special game. .

  Under such a configuration, at the timing of 1 in the figure, the second round in the special game starts, and the reproduction of the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B3-R2” is started. Then, at the timing 2 in the figure, the reproduction of the moving image is completed, and at the timing 3 in the figure, the moving images corresponding to modes 1 to 5 in the second effect number “1B3-R2-1” are set. The Then, the reproduction of the moving image of the set aspect 1 is started. Here, at the timing of 3 to 6 in the figure, the aspect in the second effect number “1B3-R2-1” is sequentially switched, but the second effect number “1B3-R2-” switched at the timing of 4 in the figure. Since the moving image of aspect 3 in “1” includes the content for notifying that it is per probability variation, the player shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the special game by visually recognizing the moving image. You will recognize that. In other words, in the conventional machine, the player has only a bad impression that a disadvantage occurs because the number of game balls that can be obtained at the special game is reduced due to a delay in game balls entering the special winning opening 2120. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of the bad impression by setting the period during which the information is provided as a period for providing useful information to the player.

(effect)
According to the present embodiment, the first effect is continuously executed for a predetermined period from the start of any round in the special game, and the round end condition is not yet satisfied at the end of the execution of the first effect. In such a case, since it is configured to switch to the second effect and is configured to switch the first mode in the second effect to the second mode based on the number of balls entering the out mouth, the first effect Since the display contents of the first mode and the second mode in the second stage are related to each other, even if the round end condition is not satisfied, the player is not uncomfortable and smooth. It is possible to make a dramatic progress.

  According to the present embodiment, by configuring the second mode in the second effect to include information useful to the player, the game ball entering into the big prize opening is stagnated and can be acquired during a special game. The period during which a player only holds a bad impression that a disadvantage has occurred due to a decrease in the number of balls played can be a period for providing useful information to the player. It is possible to alleviate being scraped.

  In the best mode, the first effect is switched every time the round in the special game shifts, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification example in this case (modification example 1), only a modification point from the present embodiment will be described below.

(Modification 1)
First, changes in various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e according to the first modification of the present embodiment refers to an effect continuation round number counter 2152e− referred to in order to continuously execute the first effect and the second effect over a plurality of rounds. 6 is further included.

Next, Table 9 is an example of the first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-2 in the first modification of the present embodiment. As shown in this example, the first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-2 includes information indicating whether or not to reproduce the moving image corresponding to the first effect number over a plurality of rounds (in the table). “Continuous effect” column, hereinafter referred to as “multi-round continuous effect”) and the number of rounds in the multi-round continuous effect (“Continuation number” column in the table, hereinafter referred to as “continuous round number”) There is). These pieces of information are appropriately referred to in the processing described later.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game effect display control processing executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of Step 2900 (Modification 1) in FIG. 19 in Modification 1 of this embodiment. First, the changes from this embodiment are Step 2913 (Modification 1), Step 2915-1 (Modification 1) to Step 2915-3 (Modification 1), and Step 2926 (Modification 1) to Step 2928 (Modification 1). Yes, the purpose is to set a plurality of round execution periods in the special game as one production period, start the execution of the first production at the start of the round in the one production period, and at the end of the round of the one production period Is to execute the second effect. That is, in step 2913 (odd 1), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the multi-round continuous effect flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is off. Here, the “during multi-round effect flag” means that, in the situation where the flag is on, the first effect or the second effect being executed is continuously executed without switching to the new first effect. It is a flag to do. In the case of Yes in Step 2913 (Modified 1), in Step 2915-1 (Modified 1), the special game effect content determining means 2152d-1 is based on the “first effect number” determined in Step 2914 (Modified 1). It is determined with reference to the first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-2 whether or not it is a multi-round continuous effect. If step 2915-1 (variant 1) is Yes, the same processing as in this embodiment is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2915-1 (odd 1), in step 2915-2 (odd 1), the special game effect content determining means 2152 d-1 continues multiple rounds in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 e. Turn on the flag during production. Next, in step 2915-3 (variant 1), the special game effect content determining means 2152d-1 is based on the “first effect number” determined in step 2914 (variant 1), and the first effect determining reference table 2152d. The number of continuation rounds is acquired with reference to -1-2, and the acquired number of continuation rounds is set in the production continuation round number counter 2152e-5.

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2913 (Modified 1), in Step 2926 (Modified 1), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the effect continuation round number counter 2152e-5. Next, in Step 2927 (Variation 1), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the counter value of the effect continuation round number counter 2152e-5 is zero. In the case of Yes in Step 2927 (Modification 1), in Step 2928 (Modification 1), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 turns off the multi-round continuous effect flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e. The process proceeds to the next process (step 2830). If the answer is No in Step 2927 (Modification 1), the process proceeds to the next process (Step 2830).

  By changing as described above, for example, when the first round in the special game is started and the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-R1” is reproduced, the end condition of the first round is changed. Even if it is satisfied, the moving image is continuously reproduced. If the end condition of the second round is satisfied, the playback of the moving image ends. Here, when the end condition of the second round is not satisfied at the end of playback of the moving image corresponding to the first effect number “1B1-R1”, until the end condition of the second round is satisfied, The execution of the second effect based on the first effect number “1B1-R1” is started.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to mix the case where the first effect is switched and the case where the first effect is not switched at the time of the round transition during the special game. It becomes difficult to know the number of rounds currently being executed. Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine configured to have a round end condition (so-called pseudo-round) with a predetermined number of times of opening and closing at the special winning opening 2120, it becomes difficult to visually recognize that a round transition has occurred. Can be configured. Specifically, in the case of a special game B where a special game B in which the big prize opening 2120 opens and closes five times per round and a special game C in which the big prize opening 2120 opens and closes ten times per round are mixed. The first effect is a two-round continuous effect, and in the special game C, the first effect is configured to end in one round, so that the first effect is achieved when the special prize opening 2120 is opened and closed 10 times in any special game. Will be switched. However, it is difficult to visually determine whether the first effect has been switched after the end of execution for two rounds or the first effect has been switched after the end of execution for one round. It becomes difficult to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment (and the modification 1), when switching the aspect 1-N which concerns on a 2nd production, it is comprised so that it may switch based on the number of balls entered into an out mouth, but it is not limited to this. In that case, for example, it is configured to receive information related to the game ball launch from the launch control board 230 to the game area 120 on the side of the effect display control means 2150, and to switch based on the information related to the game ball launch. An example can be given. In addition, by providing a specific entrance in which a game ball can enter in the game area 120, it is possible to conceptualize an aspect different from the present embodiment (and modification 1). Therefore, as a configuration example according to this embodiment as a modification example (modification example 2) from the present embodiment, only the modification points from the present embodiment will be described below.

(Modification 2)
First, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The change from this embodiment is the presence of the effect gate 2310 and the effect gate sensor 2311. As a specific configuration, the effect gate 2310 is a entrance that allows a game ball to enter and does not undergo symbol variation and prize ball payout by entering the game ball. That is, the performance gate 2310 is a entrance that does not participate in the progress of the game, unlike other entrances. The effect gate sensor 2311 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball to the effect gate 2310, and generates effect gate entry information indicating the entry at the time of entry.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 24, the effect gate 2310 and the prize winning opening 2120 are arranged apart from each other, and a game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 120 (based on the center of the game area) is guided to the effect gate 2310. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is difficult to be guided to the special winning opening 2120, and the game ball flowing down the left side of the gaming area 120 (based on the center of the gaming area) is easily guided to the special winning opening 2120, while It is configured not to be guided to the gate 2310. It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively.

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The change from this embodiment is the connection mode of the effect gate sensor 2311. That is, the effect gate sensor 2311 is not connected to the main control board 1000 but is connected only to the sub-main control board 2150. As will be described later, the effect gate entry information from the effect gate sensor 2311 is used only in effect control processing executed on the sub-main control board 2150 side. Thus, the difference between this embodiment (and modification 1) and modification 2 is that it is managed on the main side and the sub side, respectively. In the second modification, the effect gate sensor is arranged at the right side of the game area 120. However, as in the first modification, the effect gate sensor may be arranged at a position where an out ball is detected.

  Next, with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 4, a description will be given of changes (a single-dot chain encircled portion) in various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 of the present embodiment. The information receiving unit 2151 according to the second modification of the present embodiment includes the production gate side information temporary storage unit 2151b for receiving the production gate entry information from the production gate sensor 2311. The effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e has an effect gate entry counter 2152e-6 for counting the effect gate entry information from the effect gate sensor 2311.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game display control process executed on the sub-board side according to the subroutine of Step 2800 (Modification 2) in FIG. 15 in Modification 2 of the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are Step 2812 (Modification 2) to Step 2816 (Modification 2), and the purpose is to launch the game ball to be directed to the effect gate 2310 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is to notify that the intensity is changed. That is, in step 2812 (change 2), the special game display control means 2152d determines whether or not a predetermined condition (privilege effect generation condition) for generating a bonus effect is satisfied. Here, the condition for generating the bonus effect is not particularly limited, but for example, the end of execution of the first effect can be set as the condition. In the case of Yes in Step 2812 (Modified 2), in Step 2813 (Modified 2), the special game display control means 2152d uses the effect display device 2140 to launch a game ball to the right side of the gaming area (hereinafter, referred to as “modified game display”). , Sometimes called right-handed navigation). Next, in step 2814 (odd 2), the special game display control unit 2152d turns on the right-handed navigating in-progress flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to step 2900 (odd 2).

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2812 (Modified 2), in Step 2815 (Modified 2), the special game display control means 2152d uses the effect display device 2140 to launch a game ball to the left side of the gaming area. Is notified. Next, in step 2816 (odd 2), the special game display control unit 2152d turns off the right-handed navigating in-progress flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152e, and proceeds to step 2900 (odd 2).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the second effect switching control process executed on the sub board side according to the subroutine of Step 2950 (Modification 2) in FIG. 20 in Modification Example 2 of the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are Step 2964 (Modification 2) to Step 2970 (Modification 2), and the purpose is to produce an effect gate from the effect gate sensor 2311 when switching modes 1 to N in the second effect. It is configured to switch based on the entry information. That is, in step 2964 (odd 2), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 clears the counter value of the effect gate entry counter 2152e-6 (zero clear), and performs the next process (holding information management in step 2100). Process). In Step 2965 (Modified 2), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the right-handed navigation generating flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152e is on. In the case of Yes in Step 2965 (Modification 2), in Step 2966 (Modification 2), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 refers to the effect gate side information temporary storage means 2151b, and the effect from the effect gate sensor 2311. It is determined whether or not gate entry information is received. In the case of Yes in Step 2966 (Modified 2), in Step 2968 (Modified 2), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 adds 1 to the counter value of the effect gate entry counter 2152e-6. Next, in step 2970 (odd 2), the special game effect display control means 2152d-2 determines whether or not the counter value of the effect gate entry counter 2152e-6 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 2). To do. If Yes in Step 2970 (Modified 2), the process proceeds to Step 2972 (Modified 2). If No in Step 2966 (Modified 2) or Step 2970 (Modified 2), the next process (in Step 2100) is performed. Shift to pending information management processing. If No in step 2965 (change 2), the process proceeds to step 2974 (change 2).

  By changing as described above, for example, right-handed navigation can be generated at the timing indicated by 2 in the action diagram of FIG. For example, when moving images corresponding to modes 1 to 5 in the second effect number “1B3-R2-1” are set, the ball enters the effect gate 2310 at the timing 3 to 6 in the figure. Based on the number, the aspect in 2nd production number "1B3-R2-1" will change sequentially. Here, since the moving image of the aspect 3 in the second effect number “1B3-R2-1” switched at the timing of 4 in the figure includes the content for informing that the probability variation is per unit, the player By recognizing the moving image, the player recognizes that the transition to the probability variation gaming state is made after the special game. In other words, the player gives priority to the entry to the production gate 2310 to accept the ball loss at the time of the special game and obtains useful information for the player, or enters the big prize opening 2120. By giving priority to the game, it is possible to create a gameability that does not exist in conventional machines, such as avoiding the loss of special game play and not obtaining useful information for the player. It is.

(Modification 3)
In this embodiment (including a modified example), the number of balls entered into the out port 142 (or the effect gate 2310) or the number of game balls into the grand prize port 2120 is determined in step 2970 or step 2978. When the predetermined number is exceeded, the aspect related to the second effect is configured to be switched in one step (added to the second effect reproduction control counter), but the predetermined number is not fixed to one value. It is also possible to configure as described above. In that case, for example, as shown in Table 10, based on the current number of rounds and the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 2120, the game balls enter the out port 142 (or the production gate 2310). The predetermined number related to the number may be determined (upper part of Table 10). In addition, the predetermined number related to the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 2120 is determined based on the current number of rounds and the number of game balls entering the out port 142 (or the production gate 2310). (The lower part of Table 10). By configuring in this way, it is possible to change the switching timing of the aspect related to the second effect according to the progress of the game, so that it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect during the special game.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 Main game start entrance entrance determination means 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means, 1113 Grand prize entrance entrance determination means 1114 Out entrance entrance determination means, 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1122 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 Main game symbol hold means 1131a Main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1132a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Win / fail lottery means 1135a Special game transition determination means, 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 Main game pass / fail lottery table, 1140 Symbol content determination means 1141 Main game content determination means, 1141a main Game content determination lottery Table 1142 Auxiliary game content determination means, 1422a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1150 Display control means, 1151 Main game symbol control means 1151a Main game symbol variation time management means, 1151a-1 Main game symbol variation management timer 1152 Auxiliary game symbols Control means, 1152a Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means 1161, Condition determining means, 1162 Opening timer 1170 Special game control means, 1171 Condition determining means 1172 Special game Content determination means, 1172a Special game content reference table 1173 Special game execution means, 1174 Special game time management means 1174a Special game timer, 1180 Specific game control means 1181 Specific game end condition determination means, 1181a Counter 1190 Game state temporary storage means, 1191 Main game state temporary storage means 1191a Flag temporary storage means, 1191b Main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191c Special game related information temporary storage means, 1192 Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1192a Auxiliary game related information Temporary storage means, 1192b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1200 Information transmission control means, 1300 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral device, A Main game peripheral device 2110 Main game start port 2111 Main game start port entrance ball detection device 2112 Main game start opening electric accessory 2130 Main game symbol display device 2131 Main game symbol display unit 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2120 Grand prize entrance, 2121 Grand prize entrance prize detection device 2122 Grand prize entrance electric accessory, 142 out Mouth 142a Out-entry ball detection device 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral device 2210 Auxiliary game start port, 2211 Auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2220 Auxiliary game symbol display device, 2221 Auxiliary game symbol display unit 2222 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit, 2150 Production display control means 2151 Information receiving unit 2151a Main side information temporary storage means 2151b Production gate side information temporary storage means, 2152 Display control means 2152a Decoration symbol display control means, 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2152a-1-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2152a-1-2 Drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2152a-4 Fluctuating time management timer, 2152b Drawing hold information display control means 2152d Special game display control means, 2152d-1 Special game effect content determination means 2152d- 1-1 Decided production during special game Lottery table, 2152d-1-2 first effect determination reference table 2152d-1-3 second effect determination reference table, 2152d-2 special game effect display control means 2152d-2-1 first effect execution time timer, 2152d-2-2 2nd effect reproduction control counter 2152e Effect display related information temporary storage means, 2152e-1 1st effect related information temporary storage means 2152e-2 2nd effect related information temporary storage means, 2152e-3 Out entrance ball counter
2152e-4 in-round winning ball counter, 2152e-5 effect continuation round number counter 2152e-6 effect gate entering counter, 2140 effect display device 2141 drawing display unit, 2142 drawing hold display unit 2310 effect gate, 2311 effect gate sensor 3000 prize ball payout controller

Claims (1)

From the closed state in which the variable prize opening is closed, until the number of prizes reaches a predetermined number or until the predetermined time is reached, the unit game that keeps the variable prize opening open or repeats opening and closing is performed one or more times. Special game control means capable of executing special games;
After the execution of the special game, the game state transition control means for shifting to either the normal game state or the specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
A notification content output means for outputting the notification content at the notification content output unit;
The notification content output means
When the unit game is executed, the first notification content is output for a predetermined time, and when the first notification content is output for the predetermined time and the unit game is still being executed, the unit game being executed is output. Notification content output that is different from the first notification content within the period until the end, and that can output the second notification content composed of the notification content of a plurality of stages including the first stage to the n-th stage. Further comprising control means,
The notification content output control means
When the stage switching condition is satisfied after the unit game is finished after switching from the output from the first notification content to the second notification content during execution of a certain unit game, every time the stage switching condition is satisfied It is configured to output the second notification content by switching to the next stage ,
As the stage switching condition, on the condition that there is a signal input in the signal input means that can switch the presence or absence of signal input by the player arbitrarily,
The second notification content until reaching the n-th stage does not notify whether or not the transition to the specific gaming state is scheduled after the end of the special game, while the second notification content according to the n-th stage is: A pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to notify whether or not it is scheduled to shift to a specific gaming state after the end of a special game .

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