JP5424512B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

On the pachinko gaming machine.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have three symbols arranged vertically or horizontally on a liquid crystal display, etc., when a game ball is won at the starting prize opening. As a result of stopping after a certain time, when a predetermined mode (for example, “777”) is aligned on the active line, a model of a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening in the closed state is opened in a normal game (so-called “digital patch” "Or a conventional model called" first type "). By the way, many of this type of pachinko machines have a hold function that puts a change in the design based on the winning when the game ball is won in the starting winning opening during the change of the symbol or in the special game state. Yes. When the hold state is released, the symbol variation is performed in the order of the hold.

Here, in the case of holding, (1) the game content determination random number is simply temporarily stored until the order of release of the hold is reached, and not only the type for determining the success / failure lottery or the identification information display content at the time of release of the hold, 2) When the game content determination random number is acquired, there is a type in which the determination content is determined and the identification information display content is determined and then the determination content is temporarily stored. And any type can be reserved prefetched. With regard to the type (1), it is possible to pre-read the random number that has been reserved by referring to the success / failure lottery table, the variation content determination table, and the like. Read ahead is possible. As a result of the pre-reading, when the execution of the big hit or super reach has been determined internally for a certain hold (trigger hold), the jackpot or super reach can be obtained from the effect related to the hold existing before the trigger hold. Can be executed (pre-reading effect). For example, when the random number in the fourth holding ball is a big hit, it is different from the normal time when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the previous holding balls (from the first holding ball to the third holding ball). By executing the effect (entering the pre-read effect mode), the player increases the expectation for the fourth hold. In this way, the conventional pachinko gaming machine executes the pre-reading effect mode transition lottery when there is a win that triggers the pre-reading effect, and when the lottery is won, from the subsequent hold to the hold related to the trigger It is comprised so that a prefetch effect may be performed during.
By the way, recently, various game machines (complete notification machines) that always notify that the change is win during the change have been proposed. When this idea is applied to the pre-reading effect, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed by pre-reading the current hold, and the pre-read effect mode (complete notification mode) is executed until all the pre-read hold is consumed. is assumed. By configuring in this way, after entering the pre-reading effect mode, there is a possibility that a jackpot will be announced for each hold until all the holds existing at the time of entering the mode are consumed. be able to.
Here, in the look-ahead mode in which such complete notification is executed, when the change is a big hit, notification is always made. Conversely, not being notified of the change means that the change is lost. Therefore, even if a highly reliable reach fluctuation mode is displayed during the pre-reading mode, any change mode will not be hit if no hit notification is given during the change. This leads to a waste of time for the player because the reach variation mode is executed for a long time even though it is determined to be lost, and further, the reach of the high reliability is high. Since the situation of reducing the value of the fluctuation mode is also caused, it should be prevented as much as possible. In other words, it is inappropriate to display the reach fluctuation mode with high reliability of loss during execution of such a complete notification type look-ahead mode. Here, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, a method of forcibly rewriting the variation pattern for the hold until the trigger hold has been adopted when the prefetch mode is performed. If such a forced rewriting is performed, even if there is a highly reliable variation mode in which a loss has been determined before the trigger is suspended, it can be rewritten to a low reliability, and the above-described problem does not occur. However, it is not preferable to rewrite the variation mode once determined internally, and it is currently prohibited by rules.
When providing pachinko machines of the above-mentioned complete notification type and other gaming machines that shift to the pre-reading mode by executing the pre-reading of the holding, depending on the holding contents before the holding that triggers the mode transition, There is a possibility that a sense of incongruity is generated between the mode contents and the production, and the consistency of the production is lost.
JP 2001-340571 A

  Then, this invention makes it a subject to improve the interest property of a game in the game machine which alert | reports it after prefetching hold | maintenance.

The present invention (1)
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by a game ball entering the starting port;
If the change start condition related to the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is not satisfied, the hold means for temporarily storing the random number as hold until the change start condition is satisfied;
An effect of determining stop identification information that is a stop display mode of identification information displayed on the effect display unit based on the random number that satisfies the change start condition when the change start condition is satisfied for the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means A determination means;
An effect display control means for displaying the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the effect display unit based on the content determined by the effect determining means,
A pachinko gaming machine having special game control means for performing execution control of a special game for changing the variable prize opening from a closed state to an open state after the stop identification information displayed on the effect display unit has become a predetermined stop display mode In
When a trigger hold, which is a specific random number, is temporarily stored in the hold means, and there are a plurality of holds that are digested prior to the trigger hold, and when the change start condition related to the plurality of holds is satisfied If the reach variation mode is not scheduled to be executed , the presence or absence of the trigger hold is indicated or notified when the change start condition relating to the hold that is the earliest digestion order at the time of the temporary storage is satisfied. while other than the predetermined stop display mode may be controlled so that appears to run held prefetch effect is directed as the stop identification information, upon satisfying the fluctuation start condition according to the hold to become such the earliest digestion order when other than the predetermined stop display mode as the stop identification information, not postponed prefetch effect is performed even when displayed, which satisfy the fluctuation start condition according to the hold as the subsequent digestion order, the A pachinko game machine, characterized in that other than the predetermined stop display mode as the stop identification information by executing the distillate prefetch effect can be controlled so that it appears.

  According to the present invention (1), in the gaming machine that pre-reads the hold and notifies it, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be remarkably improved.

The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The following best mode relates to the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines having a holding function {for example, conventional third-class, general electric role, composite Applied to pachinko gaming machines (for example, conventional gaming machines having two functions of the first type, and conventional gaming machines having the first type of functions and the conventional second type of functions)}. Cases are also within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.
Here, in the present specification, the term “entered ball” is a concept that includes not only a winning in which a winning ball is paid out, but also anything that may cause some profit state to the player, so-called “through chucker”. And winning prizes. “Direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game. For example, identification information fluctuates / stops, notices, etc., moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, photos, characters, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Game content” is a concept that may include any content related to the game. For example, information on the result of success / failure transition to special game, variation mode information (or variation time) of identification information, stop information of identification information, The presence or absence of the notice and the contents thereof can be mentioned. The “production start condition” indicates, for example, that the previous production is not being executed (for example, the previous identification information is changing) or is not in a special game. Here, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). . Examples of the “predetermined game content” include predetermined variation mode (for example, high reliability or long-term variation mode) information and predetermined advance notice (for example, advance notice of high reliability). “Trigger hold” refers to information related to the determined game content when it is configured to immediately determine the game content when the game content determination random number is acquired. When it is configured to determine the content, it refers to a game content determination random number.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Furthermore, a complete notification lamp 4000 is provided for informing in advance (for example, at the start of symbol variation) the transition to a special game under a predetermined condition. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and special figure hold control A special figure random number held in the means 1131 is read out, and the result of pre-fetching and the variation mode (whether it is reach variation or variation time), etc. are pre-read (hereinafter, pre-read information is referred to as “pending pre-read information”). Holding pre-reading control means 1133 for determining whether or not to win based on a game content determination random number (winning random number), which will be described later, and a lottery means 1135 for lottery based on each random number. Symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.), display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and stop display, and special diagram start port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the starter electric accessory 2112; a special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game; Regarding a game and an auxiliary game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and the current game state [e.g. State relating to main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state), special game state}, state relating to auxiliary game (easy release State, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, number of rounds and winning number information), etc. Temporary storage means 1190. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

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

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

  Next, the hold prefetch control means 1133 has a hold prefetch information transmission means 1133a for sending the hold prefetch information to the effect display control means 2150 side. The details of the hold prefetching process will be described later.

Next, if the result of the success / failure lottery is determined to be a win / fail lottery means 1135, the winning / losing lottery means 1135a determines the transition to the special game (for example, turns on the hit flag internally), A winning lottery table 1135b that is referred to when the pre-reading process for holding is performed. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is used for the special symbol jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing the big hit lottery with regard to the special symbol and the pre-reading process for holding, and the small hit lottery with respect to the special symbol And a special drawing small hitting lottery table 1135b-2 to be referred to. 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. Here, Table 1 is an example of the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 (at the time of a normal game and a time-reduced variable game).

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

Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol and when performing the pre-reading process for holding. The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of reserved balls (for example, for the gaming state, the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery). Table, probability variation game → special drawing probability variation gaming state lottery table, time shortening game → special drawing time shortening gaming state lottery table). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. There are various winning tables that differ depending on the state (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table). Here, Table 2 is an example of the special drawing content determination lottery table 1141a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. A drawing hold information display control unit 2152b that controls all the processes related to the display process of the hold information on the display unit 2142; There is an effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect.

  Here, the reservation pre-reading effect is a special effect that is performed over one or a plurality of fluctuations and is different from the normal effect. More specifically, it is determined whether or not execution is possible after pre-fetching the result of the pending change and the change mode (whether it is reach change or change time), and in the case of execution decision, the change related to the next hold -A series of pre-reading effects are executed until the change (principle) related to the hold (trigger hold) that is the trigger for the continuous effect. In this best mode, (1) “high expectation level production mode” in which reach is executed (in this best mode, it is designed to be executed frequently in continuous production, so “continuous production mode” And (2) “complete notification mode” for notifying that the change is a big hit at the start of the change related to the big hit. As will be described later, the former is configured so that there is no gusset effect, and the latter is configured so that there is a gusset effect. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the former has a gusset effect and the latter has no gusset effect.

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

Here, Table 3 is an example of the lottery table 2152a-1-2 for determining the continuous effect contents. As can be seen from Table 3, the content of the continuous production is determined by the number of continuous production continuations described later and the variation time in each variation.

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

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect control means 2152d holds the hold pre-read information from the main control device 1000 side {presence / absence result in each hold, change mode (whether it is reach change, change time, etc.)}. Pre-reading information management means 2152d-1, continuous effect control means 2152d-2 for controlling control related to continuous effects, and complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 for controlling control related to complete notification effects are further provided.

  Here, the hold prefetch information management means 2152d-1 is a hold prefetch information receiving means 2152d-1 for receiving hold prefetch information from the main controller 1000 side, and a hold prefetch for temporarily storing the hold prefetch information. Information temporary storage means 2152d-2.

  Here, FIG. 4 is an example of the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152d-2. The hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152d-2 is provided with a buffer for each category for temporarily storing hold prefetch information in order to efficiently perform processing related to a continuous effect and a complete notification effect described later. Specifically, (1) a buffer for temporarily storing non-reach fluctuation hold information, (2) a buffer for temporarily storing hold fluctuation information, and (3) temporary change hold information. A buffer for storing, and (4) a buffer for temporarily storing the fluctuation time. The buffers (1) to (3) are each composed of a 1-byte (8-bit) RAM. Here, the hold prefetch information temporarily stored in the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152d-2 in FIG. 4 will be described. First, hold prefetch information with non-reach fluctuation (loss) and fluctuation time of 10 seconds is temporarily stored in the first hold (holding to be digested next). Temporary pre-reading information with a fluctuation time of 20 seconds is stored temporarily, and hold pre-read information with a fluctuation time of 40 seconds is temporarily stored in the third hold, Fourthly, the pre-reading information with a non-reach fluctuation (losing) and a fluctuation time of 10 seconds is temporarily stored.

  Next, the continuous production control means 2152d-2 and the continuous production availability determination lottery determination unit 2152d-2-1 for determining whether or not to execute the lottery for determining whether or not to start the continuous production and the continuous production start. Determination / end determination unit 2152d-2-2 for determining whether to perform (lottery) and whether or not to end (continue) the continuous production, and the remaining number of continuous productions can be measured A continuous production continuation number counter 2152d-2-3. Here, the continuous performance availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 determines whether or not to start the continuous performance (lottery). The continuous performance availability determination lottery table 2152d-2-2 is referred to. -1.

  Next, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 and the complete notification effect enable / disable lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 for determining whether or not to execute the lottery for determining whether or not to start the complete notification effect, Complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 for determining whether to start the notification effect (lottery) and determining (determination) whether to end the complete notification effect, and complete notification A complete notification effect continuation counter 2152d-3-3 capable of measuring the remaining number of effects. Here, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 determines the complete notification effect availability determination lottery table 21523-, which is referred to when determining whether to start the complete notification effect (lottery). 2-1.

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1350, main controller 1000 executes a hold prefetch control process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the common figure content determination means 1142 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game) based on the gaming state. Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. 0 for normal games) based on the gaming state. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 and stores the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (holding prefetch control processing 1350). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process (holding prefetch control process 1350).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 1350 in FIG. First, in step 1352, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 determines whether or not a hold prefetch condition is satisfied. Here, the hold prefetching conditions are: (1) when a new game content determination random number is acquired (when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110), (2) the prefetching result is different from the actual result. For example, when it becomes a situation to obtain (for example, when the game state transitions or the number of held balls is different). In addition, in the case of (2), the reason for prefetching the hold is assumed that, for example, when the gaming state is shifted, it is a win in one gaming state but loses even with the same random number in another gaming state, Further, for example, when the number of reserved balls is different, it is assumed that the number of reserved balls at the time of pre-reading is reach, but the number of reserved balls at the start of fluctuation is not reach. In the case of Yes in step 1352, in step 1354, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 reads the game content determination random number in all hold temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131 a. Next, in step 1356, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 refers to the special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the game state for all holds, and determines whether the special symbol is successful or not. Read ahead. Next, in step 1358, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 specially determines the game content determination random number (for example, special symbol determination random number, variation mode determination random number), the success / failure result, the game state, and the number of reserved balls for all holds. With reference to each lottery table in the figure content determination lottery table 1141a, the stop symbol and the variation mode regarding the special symbol are prefetched. In step 1360, the hold prefetch information transmitting unit 1133a transmits the prefetch information (all hold) to the effect display control unit 2150, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). In addition, also when it is No at step 1352, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400). Here, in the best mode, the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a is set in the form of a game content determination random number, but pre-read information may be set. However, in the case of setting pre-read information, if the game state shifts after setting the information, inconsistency occurs between the information in the actual change and the pre-read information, so the information read in advance at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the change) Need to be reset. In the best mode, the stop symbol is not prefetched, but the stop symbol may be prefetched. Furthermore, the pre-read information transmitted to the effect display control means side is not particularly limited as long as it is necessary and sufficient information for executing the continuous effect or the complete notification effect on the received effect display control means side. Examples include variation mode information, variation time information, and symbol information. Furthermore, in this best mode, the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 when the reservation pre-read condition is satisfied. For example, a game ball enters the special figure moving port 2110. Even if (1) the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, (2) the game content determination random number is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the effect display control means 2150 side You may comprise so that the process (same process) of step 1352-step 1358 may be performed.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 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 unit 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information reception process described later. Next, in step 6450, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold prefetch information management process described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold prefetch effect control process described later. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6950, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold display control process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information reception process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether hold information is received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b adds 1 to the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1. In step 6406, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b turns on the drawing hold display unit 2142 based on the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the hold prefetch information management process 6450). Even in the case of No in step 6402, the process proceeds to the next process (holding prefetch information management process 6450).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch information management process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6450 in FIG. First, in step 6452, the hold prefetch information receiving unit 2152d-1-1 determines whether or not hold prefetch information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6452, in step 6454, the hold prefetch information management unit 2152d-1 sets the hold prefetch information for each category in the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152d-1-2 for the next processing (pending The process proceeds to the prefetch effect control process 6500). In addition, also when it is No in step 6452, it transfers to the following process (holding prefetch effect control process 6500).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch effect control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the hold prefetch effect control means 2152d refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6600, the continuous effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-2-1 executes a continuous effect availability lottery availability determination process described later. Next, in step 6700, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination unit 2152d-2-2 executes a continuous effect availability determination / end determination process described later. Next, in step 6800, complete notification effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 executes a complete notification effect availability lottery availability determination process described later. Next, in step 6900, complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 executes complete notification effect availability determination / end determination processing described later. In step 6504, the hold prefetch effect control means 2152d turns on the hold prefetch effect control process completion flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). Migrate to Even in the case of No in step 6502, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a continuous performance availability lottery determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. Here, the process is a process for determining whether or not a lottery that determines whether or not to start a continuous effect from the change is executable. Specifically, first, in step 6602, the continuous effect availability lottery availability determination unit 2152d-2-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the continuous effect continuation flag is off. Determine whether. Here, the continuous production continuation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the continuous production is currently being executed. When the continuous production is on, it means that the continuous production is currently being executed. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the continuous effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-2-1 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and a predetermined variation mode ( It is determined whether or not a reach variation mode exists. Here, in the best mode, the predetermined variation mode is configured to be a reach variation mode, but is not limited to this. For example, the reach variation mode and the variation time with high reliability are provided. It may be a long reach variation mode or the like. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the continuous effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-2-1 turns on the continuous effect availability lottery permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the next The process proceeds to (continuous effect availability determination / end determination process 6700). Here, the continuous production availability lottery permission flag is a flag indicating whether or not to permit lottery of whether or not to start the continuous production from the change, and when it is on, the lottery is permitted. Means that. Note that, also in the case of No in step 6602 and step 6604, the process proceeds to the next process (continuous effect availability determination / end determination process 6700).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the continuous effect availability determination / end determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination unit 2152d-2-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c to determine whether or not the continuous effect continuation flag is off. . In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the continuous production availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 refers to the flag area of the production display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the continuous production availability lottery permission flag is ON. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 turns off the continuous effect availability lottery permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6708, the continuous production availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 acquires a random number for continuous production availability lottery, and based on the random number, a continuous production availability determination table 2152d-2-2-1. The lottery of whether or not to start the continuous production from the change is executed. Next, in step 6710, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 determines whether or not the lottery is won. Here, the lottery is easy to win when, for example, the number of held balls is large or there is a reach variation mode with high reliability in the hold. In this way, the continuous production in the best mode is not started immediately even if there is a winning as a trigger for starting the continuous production during the hold, so it is difficult to determine the winning as a trigger. . In the case of Yes in step 6710, in step 6712, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and the continuous effect continuation number counter 2152d-2- 3 is set to a holding number in which a predetermined variation mode (reach variation mode) exists. Here, when there are a plurality of predetermined variation modes in all the holds, the hold number that is digested first may be set, or the hold number that is digested last may be set. Here, for example, when 3 is set in the continuous effect continuation number counter 2152d-2-3, a continuous effect composed of three variations including the variation is started. Next, in step 6714, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 turns on the continuous effect continuation flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6716, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the continuous effect continuation number counter 2152d-2-3. Next, in step 6718, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination unit 2152d-2-2 refers to the continuous effect continuation number counter 2152d-2-3 to determine whether the counter value is 0, that is, the fluctuation. It is determined whether or not the continuous production is finished. In the case of Yes in step 6718, in step 6720, the continuous effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-2-2 turns on the continuous effect end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the next process The process proceeds to (complete notification effect availability determination / end determination processing 6800). Here, the continuous effect end flag is a flag indicating whether or not the continuous effect is ended due to the change, and when ON, it means that the continuous effect ends after the change ends. If NO in step 6702, the process proceeds to step 6716, and if NO in step 6704, step 6710, and step 6718, the process proceeds to the next process (complete notification effect availability determination / end determination process 6800).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a complete notification effect availability lottery determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. Here, the process is a process for determining whether or not a lottery that determines whether or not to start a complete notification effect from the change is executable. Specifically, first, in step 6802, the complete notification effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the complete notification effect continuation flag is off. It is determined whether or not. Here, the complete notification effect continuation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the complete notification effect is currently being executed. When the flag is on, it means that the complete notification effect is currently being executed. In the case of Yes in Step 6802, in Step 6804, the complete announcement effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 refers to the hold pre-read information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and hits change (jackpot change in all hold) ) Exists. Here, in this best mode, the hit fluctuation is configured to be jackpot fluctuation regardless of the type of probability fluctuation jackpot or time shortening fluctuation jackpot, but is not limited to this, for example, It is possible to include only a jackpot of probability fluctuation or a jackpot. In the case of Yes in step 6804, in step 6806, the complete announcement effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 refers to the hold pre-read information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and holds the hold before the hit change. It is determined whether or not reach variation exists. The reason for making this determination is that the complete notification effect is an effect that informs beforehand that the change is a big hit by turning on the complete notification lamp 4000 (such as when the change starts). This is because there is no expectation in (losing, complete notification lamp 4000 not lit). In the case of Yes in step 6806, in step 6808, the complete notification effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 turns on the complete notification effect availability lottery permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, The processing shifts to the next processing (complete notification effect availability determination / end determination processing 6900). Here, the complete notification effect availability lottery permission flag is a flag indicating whether or not the lottery of whether or not to start the complete notification effect from the change is permitted, and when it is on, the lottery is permitted It means that. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6804, in step 6810, the complete announcement effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 refers to the hold pre-read information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and the reach fluctuation is in all the hold. It is determined whether or not there exists. In the case of Yes in step 6810, in step 6812, the complete notification effect availability lottery availability determination means 2152d-3-1 turns on the complete notification effect availability lottery permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, The processing shifts to the next processing (complete notification effect availability determination / end determination processing 6900). In the case of No in step 6802, step 6806, and step 6810, the processing shifts to the next processing (complete notification effect availability determination / end determination processing 6900).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, in step 6902, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the complete notification effect continuation flag is off. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the complete notification effect availability determination lottery permission flag is set. Determine whether it is on. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 turns off the complete notification effect availability lottery permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. To do. Next, at step 6908, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 obtains a complete notification effect availability lottery random number, and based on the random number, a complete notification effect availability determination table 2152d-3- With reference to 2-1, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to start the full notification effect from the change. Next, in step 6910, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 determines whether or not the lottery has been won. Here, the lottery is easy to win, for example, when the number of held balls is large or when there is a change in the number of held balls (that is, when it is not a frustration). As described above, the perfect notification effect in the best mode is not immediately started even when there is a winning as a trigger for starting the complete notification effect during the hold, so it becomes difficult to determine the winning as a trigger. ing. Further, it may be configured not to win when there are a plurality of hit fluctuations in all pending. In the case of Yes in step 6910, in step 6912, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152 d-3-2 refers to the hold pre-read information temporary storage means 2152 d-1-2, and there is a hit variation in the hold. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6912, in step 6914, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and complete notification effect continuation counter 2152d. In 3-3, a holding number having a hit variation is set, and the process proceeds to step 6918. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6912, in step 6916, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and the complete notification effect continuation count The current number of reserved balls is set in the counter 2152d-3-3, and the flow shifts to step 6918. Here, for example, when 3 is set in the complete notification effect continuation number counter 2152d-3-3, a complete notification effect composed of three changes including the change is started. Next, in step 6918, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 turns on the complete notification effect continuation flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6920, complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 subtracts 1 from the counter value of complete notification effect continuation counter 2152d-3-3. Next, in step 6922, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the complete notification effect continuation counter 2152d-3-3 to determine whether or not the counter value is 0, that is, It is determined whether or not the complete notification effect is finished with the change. In the case of Yes in step 6922, in step 6924, the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-1-2, and the fluctuation is a hit fluctuation. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6924, in step 6926, complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 turns on the complete notification lamp lighting flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Here, the complete notification lamp lighting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the complete notification lamp 4000 is turned on. When the flag is on, it means that the complete notification lamp 4000 is turned on after the start of the change. Then, in step 6928, complete notification effect availability determination / end determination means 2152d-3-2 turns on the complete notification effect end flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the next process (step 6502). ). Here, the complete notification effect end flag is a flag indicating whether or not the complete notification effect is ended due to the change, and when ON, it means that the complete notification effect is ended after the change ends. If No in Step 6902, the process proceeds to Step 6920. If No in Step 6904, Step 6910 and Step 6922, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 6502). If No in Step 6924, the process proceeds to Step 6928. To do.

Here, with reference to FIG. 27, the internal processing (data processing) of the complete notification effect availability lottery (steps 6804 to 6808, steps 6908 to 6910) will be described in detail. First, referring to the hit fluctuation buffer in the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-2, it is determined whether or not there is a jackpot change in all the holds {FIG. 27 (1) shows that the jackpot change is in the third hold. Shows how it exists}. If there is a jackpot change, the reach change (loss) buffer in the hold prefetch information temporary storage means 2152d-2 is referred to, and whether there is a reach change in the hold before the hold number where the jackpot change exists. {FIG. 27 (2) shows a state in which the reach variation exists in the second hold, and FIG. 27 (3) shows a state in which the reach change does not exist in the hold before the big hit change. }. When there is no reach fluctuation, the value temporarily stored in the hit buffer (binary value) is converted into a decimal value {FIG. 27 (4) is a binary value of "0100" (right is the first digit) Is converted to a decimal value of “4”}. Next, with reference to the lottery number acquisition table (see Table 4) based on the converted decimal value, a lottery number used in the lottery for whether or not to make a complete notification effect is acquired. Here, the complete notification effect in the best mode is configured not to be executed when there are a plurality of jackpot fluctuations in the entire suspension. Therefore, the lottery number acquisition table has a table configuration that does not acquire a lottery number when there are a plurality of big hit fluctuations in all suspensions. For example, when there is a big hit fluctuation in the second hold and the third hold, the value (binary value) of the hit change buffer is “0110”, which is “6” when converted to a decimal value. Do not get. Next, a random number for full notification effectability determination lottery is acquired, and based on the random number, with reference to the acquired lottery number and complete notification effect determination table 2152d-3-2-1 (see Table 5), A lottery is executed as to whether or not to start the full notification production from the fluctuation. As can be seen from Table 5, the larger the lottery number is, the easier it is to win the full notification effect lottery. The internal process of the lottery for determining whether or not the continuous performance is performed is substantially the same.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6110, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the hold prefetch effect control process completion flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6110, in step 6112, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns off the hold prefetch effect control process completion flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6114, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the continuous effect continuation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6114, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and goes to the next process (hold display control process 6950). Transition.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6114, that is, if the continuous effect continuation flag is on, in step 6116, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect content determination flag is off. Here, the continuous effect content determination flag is a flag indicating whether or not the content of the continuous effect has been determined, and when it is on, it means that the content of the continuous effect has been determined. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 stores the hold prefetch information temporarily stored in the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152d-1-2 and the continuous effect continuation number counter 2152d-. Based on the counter value of 2-3, with reference to the continuous effect content determination lottery table 2152a-1-2, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern (continuous effect content) for the number of times of continuous effect continuation are temporarily determined. The determination information is temporarily stored in the temporary determination information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6120, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the continuous effect content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 6122. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6116, since the contents of the continuous effect have already been determined, these processes are skipped and the process proceeds to step 6122. In step 6122, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the temporary determination information area and the continuous effect continuation counter 2152d-2-3 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and includes the continuous effect content. The variation pattern and stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the variation are determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and the process proceeds to Step 6106. Note that, also in the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (hold display control process 6950).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the hold display control process according to the subroutine of step 6950 in FIG. First, in step 6952, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6952, in step 6954, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b turns off the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6956, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1. Next, in step 6958, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b turns off the drawing hold display unit 2142 based on the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1. In step 6960, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b turns on the hold display control process completion flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Migrate to In addition, also when it is No at step 6952, it transfers to the following process (decoration symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the hold display control processing completion flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decoration symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and completes the hold display control processing. Turn off the flag. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols. Next, in step 6220, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the complete notification lamp lighting flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6220, in step 6222, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 turns off the complete notification lamp lighting flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in Step 6224, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 lights the complete notification lamp 4000.

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

  Next, in step 6226, the continuous effect control means 2152d-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the continuous effect end flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6226, in steps 6228 to 6232, the continuous effect control means 2152d-2 causes the continuous effect end flag, the continuous effect content determination flag, and the continuous effect continuation flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Turn off each one. Next, in step 6234, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the complete notification effect end flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6234, in Step 6236, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 turns off the complete notification lamp 4000. Then, in Step 6238 and Step 6240, the complete notification effect control means 2152d-3 turns off the complete notification effect end flag and the complete notification effect continuation flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, respectively. The process proceeds to the special game display control process 6300.

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

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only in the case of shortened fluctuation jackpot) Here, if the sudden probability change jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current win is "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" or "small hit" In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control means 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (holding information reception process 6400). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information reception process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing characteristic actions (continuous effects) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) is the case where there is no reach variation in the first hold to the fourth hold, (2) is the case where the reach change is present in the fourth hold, but the continuous production availability lottery is not won, (3) If there is a reach variation in the 4th hold, and if the win for the continuous production availability lottery is won due to the change related to the 1st hold, (4) there is a reach variation in the 4th hold, and a continuous production with the change related to the 3rd hold Each of the cases where the winning lottery is won is shown. Hereinafter, aspects (1) to (4) will be described.

  First, (1) is a mode in which a continuous effect is not executed because there is no reach variation in the first hold to the fourth hold and the continuous effect availability lottery is not performed.

  Next, (2) is a mode in which there is a reach variation in the fourth hold, but the continuous effect is not executed because the lottery for determining whether or not the continuous effect is won. This aspect indicates that the continuous effect is not executed even if there is a prize that triggers the continuous effect.

  Next, (3) is a mode in which a continuous effect composed of four changes is executed because a reach change exists in the fourth hold and the continuous effect availability lottery is won at the time of the change related to the first hold. This aspect indicates that the continuous effect is executed immediately after the winning that becomes the trigger for the continuous effect is received.

  Next, (4) is a mode in which there is a reach variation in the fourth hold, and a continuous effect availability lottery is won at the time of the change related to the third hold, so that a continuous effect composed of two changes is executed. This aspect shows a state in which a continuous effect is not executed immediately after a winning that becomes a trigger for a continuous effect is performed, and a continuous effect is executed after several fluctuations.

  As can be seen from the aspects of (2) to (4), the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode can execute the continuous effect and execute the continuous effect even when there is a winning that triggers the continuous effect under the same conditions. Since the timings are different, it is difficult to determine a winning that triggers a continuous performance.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing a characteristic operation (complete notification effect) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) when there is no jackpot fluctuation in the first hold to the fourth hold but there is a reach fluctuation, (2) when there is no jackpot change or reach change in the first hold to the fourth hold, (3) is a jackpot change from the first hold to the fourth hold but a reach change exists before the jackpot change. (4) is a jackpot change from the first hold to the fourth hold but before the jackpot change. In the case where there is no reach fluctuation, the figure shows respectively. Hereinafter, (1) to (4) will be described.

  First, (1) is a mode in which there is no jackpot variation in the first hold to the fourth hold, but there is a reach change, and the full notification effect availability lottery is not performed, so the complete notification effect is not executed.

  Next, (2) is that there are no jackpot fluctuations or reach fluctuations in the first hold to the fourth hold, and the full notification effect lottery was won at the time of the change related to the first hold, so the complete notification consisting of 4 changes This is a mode in which a production (gase) is performed. This aspect indicates that a complete notification effect (gase) can be executed when there is no reach variation within the entire hold.

  Next, (3) is a mode in which there is a jackpot change in the first hold to the fourth hold, but there is a reach change before the jackpot change, and the full notification effect availability lottery is not performed, so the complete notification effect is not executed. .

  Next, in (4), there is a jackpot change in the first hold to the fourth hold, but there is no reach change before the jackpot change, and the lottery was elected in the lottery for whether or not the first hold was made. This is a mode in which a complete notification effect composed of This aspect indicates that if there is no reach variation before the jackpot variation, a complete notification effect can be executed. Therefore, even if the reach variation exists after the big hit variation, the complete notification effect can be executed.

  As can be seen from the aspects of (1) to (4), the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode is configured so that the reach variation (losing) is not executed during the complete notification production. The reach (the reach where the complete notification lamp 4000 is not turned on during the complete notification production) is not executed for a long time.

  According to the best mode, when a hold (trigger hold) serving as a trigger for a pre-reading effect is temporarily stored, the pre-drawing effect execution lottery is continued until winning, and if the lottery result is won, at least from the change Since the prefetch effect is configured to be executed until the change related to the trigger hold, when the prefetch effect is executed, the player determines which hold is the hold that triggered the prefetch effect. As a result of being indistinguishable, there is an effect that expectation can be expected for any fluctuation during the prefetching effect.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine of the type that executes the lottery in the pre-reading effect mode by pre-reading the hold, and continues the mode while the pre-read hold exists, it is temporarily stored at least before the trigger hold. It is configured to determine whether to perform a pre-reading effect based on the content of the hold that is being held (based on the combination of the content of the hold temporarily stored before the trigger hold). As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an effect is executed until the trigger is suspended, thereby preventing an uncomfortable situation between the contents of the effect mode and the effect, and maintaining the consistency of the effect.

  In addition, it is applied to the type that can shift to the full notification mode when there is a winning hold. There is an effect that can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, even if there is no winning hold, it is configured to be able to shift to the full notification mode, so that it is possible to increase the probability of transition to the full notification mode and always to switch to the full notification mode. By constructing a situation that does not necessarily lead to a jackpot, the player can have a sustained feeling of tension even in the full notification mode.

  Next, a first modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, even if there is a winning prize (even if a trigger hold is added) during a continuous production (during a full announcement production), it is configured not to be involved in the initially decided production content. For example, when there is a winning prize that triggers during a continuous production, the continuous production may be extended (reconstruction of production contents).

  According to the present modification example, the pre-reading effect is continuously executed in the situation where the trigger hold still exists after the effect related to the pre-reading effect trigger hold ends, Even if the effect related to the trigger hold does not lead to the jackpot, the situation that the prefetch effect may still continue may be built, resulting in the effect related to the trigger hold not leading to the jackpot Even if it is a case, there exists an effect that the feeling of expectation to jackpot can be maintained.

Next, a second modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the production contents during the full notification production are determined regardless of the combination of the contents of all suspension (variation time, etc.). You may comprise. For example, when a full notification effect is executed in the state shown in FIG. 4 where all the hold contents are in FIG. 4, the effect contents that appear only in a combination of 10 seconds for the first hold, 20 seconds for the second hold, and 40 seconds for the third hold. decide. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the complete notification lamp 4000 is turned on at the third change, for example, the complete notification lamp 4000 is turned on at the third change, and the contents of the effect during the complete notification effect (eg, the third change). It is possible to match consistency with a series of productions).
As mentioned above, although this best form was demonstrated, the following form is described as another example.
First, in the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine of the type that executes the transition lottery of the prefetch effect mode by prefetching the hold, and continues the mode while the prefetch hold is present, An object of the present invention is to provide a means for preventing a situation of incongruity and maintaining the consistency of performance.
This form (1) is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by a game ball entering the starting port;
If the change start condition related to the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is not satisfied, the hold means for temporarily storing the random number as hold until the change start condition is satisfied;
When the variation start condition is satisfied for the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit, the effect display control unit determines the variation mode and the variation result as the image effect displayed on the effect display unit based on the random number that satisfies the variation start condition. When,
Special image control means for performing execution control of a special game that changes the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state when the image effect executed in the effect display unit has a predetermined result, and
The production decision means
In a situation where a specific random number and an image production based on the random number are temporarily stored in the holding means when the change start condition is satisfied, the holding means is temporarily stored in the holding means. It is an effect related to the presence of a hit hold at the start of fluctuation, and is configured to be able to determine whether to execute a pre-reading effect performed over one or more changes, and the hit hold is temporarily stored in the hold means. If the execution of the pre-reading effect has not been decided in spite of the situation, the winning hold is temporarily stored in the holding means, as long as there is no new entry to the starting port, Each time the change start condition for the hold to be digested is satisfied, at least any of the fluctuating time of the image production derived from the random numbers related to the individual hold scheduled to be digested before the hit hold , It is possible to determine the execution of the prefetch effect when not a specific time value, and the effect display control means,
The pachinko gaming machine is configured to notify that the image effect is the predetermined result at any timing when the effect display related to the hit hold is being executed on the effect display unit during the pre-reading effect. .
In the present mode (2), the effect determining means is derived from random numbers related to individual holds in the holding means when the pre-reading effect is not executed and the hold means is not temporarily stored in the holding means. The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect (1), in which the execution time of the pre-reading effect is determined by lottery when none of the fluctuation times of the image effect is a specific time value.
According to this mode (1), at least a trigger hold is made in a pachinko gaming machine of the type that executes a lottery in the prefetch effect mode by prefetching the hold and continues the mode while the prefetched hold exists. Since it is configured to determine whether or not to perform a prefetch effect based on the content of the hold temporarily stored before (based on the combination of the content of the hold temporarily stored before the trigger hold) As a result of preventing the inappropriate execution of the production mode contents before the trigger suspension, the situation in which the production mode contents and the production are uncomfortable is prevented, and the consistency of the production is maintained. There is an effect that can be.
According to the present embodiment (1), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, since it is applied to a type that can shift to the full notification mode when there is a winning hold, in a situation where losing is confirmed by not being notified, There is an effect that it is possible to eliminate inappropriateness in which the reach variation mode of reliability is displayed.
According to the present mode (2), in addition to the above-described effect, since it is configured to be able to shift to the complete notification mode even when there is no winning hold, it is possible to increase the transition probability to the complete notification mode. In addition, by building a situation that does not always lead to a big hit even if it shifts to the full notification mode, there is an effect that it becomes possible to give the player a sustained tension even under the full notification mode .

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of the hold prefetch information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hold information reception process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch information management process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of continuous effect availability determination lottery determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the process of determining whether or not to allow continuous production on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a complete notification effect availability lottery decision process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the complete notification effect availability determination / end determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the hold display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is an example of internal processing (data processing) of a complete notification effect availability lottery on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

1130 On-hold control means 1135 Win / fail lottery means 1140 Symbol content determination means 1170 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Extra prize opening 2141 Drawing display unit 2152 Display control unit 2152d-2 Continuous effect control unit 2152d-2-1 Continuous effect Availability determination lottery decision means 2152d-2-2 Continuous production availability determination / end decision means 2152d-3 Complete notification production control means 2152d-3-1 Complete announcement production availability lottery availability decision means 2152d-3-2 Complete announcement production availability decision / Termination determination means

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by a game ball entering the starting port;
If the change start condition related to the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is not satisfied, the hold means for temporarily storing the random number as hold until the change start condition is satisfied;
An effect of determining stop identification information that is a stop display mode of identification information displayed on the effect display unit based on the random number that satisfies the change start condition when the change start condition is satisfied for the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means A determination means;
An effect display control means for displaying the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the effect display unit based on the content determined by the effect determining means,
A pachinko gaming machine having special game control means for performing execution control of a special game for changing the variable prize opening from a closed state to an open state after the stop identification information displayed on the effect display unit has become a predetermined stop display mode In
When a trigger hold, which is a specific random number, is temporarily stored in the hold means, and there are a plurality of holds that are digested prior to the trigger hold, and when the change start condition related to the plurality of holds is satisfied If the reach variation mode is not scheduled to be executed , the presence or absence of the trigger hold is indicated or notified when the change start condition relating to the hold that is the earliest digestion order at the time of the temporary storage is satisfied. while other than the predetermined stop display mode may be controlled so that appears to run held prefetch effect is directed as the stop identification information, upon satisfying the fluctuation start condition according to the hold to become such the earliest digestion order when other than the predetermined stop display mode as the stop identification information, not postponed prefetch effect is performed even when displayed, which satisfy the fluctuation start condition according to the hold as the subsequent digestion order, the Pachinko gaming machine and controlling so that the you see the other than the predetermined stop display mode as the stop identification information by executing the distillate prefetching effect.

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