JP5441231B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can construct a multi-reach state of a type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination of a plurality of identification information stopped on an active line is in a predetermined mode.

  In recent years, on a display such as a liquid crystal or the like, a symbol called identification information is displayed in a variety of interesting ways for a predetermined time, and then the symbol is stopped, and the symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode (for example, “777”). In this case, the type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is the most popular pachinko gaming machine at present. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.

  Here, in general, the symbols are arranged in an orbitable row (endless shape, spiral shape) (for example, consecutive numbers “... 0-1-2-3-4-5-6”). −7-8-9-0-1...)), A part of the row is always displayed on the display. That is, when the symbol is stopped, a part of the column is displayed on the display, and in a symbol variation state, the column is displayed on the display in a state where a part of the column is displayed on the display. Display to move to.

  Usually, there are three columns, and many employ a pattern in which all columns are changed and then the symbol variation of each column is stopped in order. At this time, in a situation where two rows of symbols are stopped, if these two rows of symbols are the same on the active line, depending on the remaining one row of symbols, a specific arrangement (a jackpot arrangement) is achieved, which is a so-called reach state. Become. And in the said state, the effect which raises a player's expectation is performed by setting the remaining one line of symbol fluctuation | variation longer than usual.

  Here, many models employ a multi-effective line (for example, a total of 5 rows of 3 vertical rows and 2 diagonal rows). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 48, in a situation where two symbol sequences are stopped, a plurality of symbols (5 ↓ 5, 6 ↓ 6, 7 ↓ 7) can be in a reach state (multi-reach state). Thus, in a conventional model that employs a multi-effective line, a multi-reach state can be established by adjusting the stop positions of two temporarily stopped symbol rows.

  However, the conventional model only constructs a plurality of reach of different symbols (in the above example, 5 ↓ 5, 6 ↓ 6, 7 ↓ 7), and the reach of a specific symbol is constructed on a plurality of effective lines. I can't do it. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a means capable of easily building a multi-reach state for a specific symbol.

The prior arts related to the present invention are listed below. First, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for enlarging a symbol that is changing after reaching a position on an effective line after the occurrence of reach. However, although the symbol itself expands, the expansion does not lead to the construction of a multi-reach state for a specific symbol. Next, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for increasing the number of meanings of a symbol by combining and releasing a plurality of symbols in the symbol row. Here, the number of symbols waiting at the time of reach changes due to the combination / release of symbols, but the number of active lines of a specific symbol in the reach state does not change. Next, Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for increasing / decreasing the number of effective lines by changing the size of the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right columns. However, this method increases or decreases the number of effective lines per se, and does not change the number of effective lines of a specific symbol in a reach state.
JP 2003-79888 A JP2001-218912 JP 2002-66010 A

The present invention (1)
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information that is a variation mode of identification information and a stop mode of identification information;
According to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, each of the plurality of identification information strings is variably displayed on the identification information display section in a situation where there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of identification information. After that, control is performed so that any identification information constituting a part of the identification information sequence can be temporarily stopped and displayed on a plurality of effective lines formed on the identification information display unit, and all the plurality of identification information sequences are displayed. Identification information display control means capable of deterministically displaying the identification information that is temporarily stopped and displayed on the plurality of active lines as the stop identification information after the temporary stop display;
When the stop identification information that is definitely displayed on any active line and includes a combination of a plurality of identification information is in a predetermined mode, it is advantageous for the player from the normal gaming state to the normal gaming state. Special game execution control means for shifting to a special game state;
With
The identification information display content determination means is in a reach state in which a part of the combination that becomes the predetermined mode is established in any one of the effective lines when all of the identification information strings are temporarily stopped and displayed in one row. Reach variation mode can be selected
In a pachinko machine configured as follows,
When the identification information display content determination means selects the reach variation mode as the variation mode of the identification information, the identification information display content determination unit, when temporarily displaying the identification information on one or a plurality of the plurality of effective lines, After executing the display in which the size of certain identification information is changed, the certain identification information whose size has been changed is temporarily displayed on the one or more lines, and as a result, the certain identification information whose size has been changed. Can be determined an identification information size change variation aspect that can change the number of valid lines that may form the predetermined aspect including a part of the combination,
In the pachinko gaming machine, the identification information display control means changes the size of the certain identification information when the identification information display content determination means determines an identification information size change variation mode. is there. Here, the timing at which the identification information display content determination means determines the variation mode related to the size change may be just before the start of the variation of the identification information or at an arbitrary timing during the variation of the identification information. Moreover, timing of the size of the identification information changes is not particularly limited, even immediately after identification information change start, even immediately before and after the identification information is temporarily stopped, or just before stopping the identification information is determined displayed.

  According to the present invention (1), the size of at least one piece of identification information constituting a plurality of identification information sequences changes at a predetermined timing before the stop identification information is deterministically displayed, and as a result, the identification information Since the number of active lines involved in the game can be changed, it is possible to change the player's sense of expectation and to increase the interest of the game.

The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below is a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {e.g., conventional second-class or third-class machines, general electric players, ordinary machines, etc. Also, when applied to a multi-function machine (for example, a conventional gaming machine having two functions of the first type or a conventional gaming machine having one function of the first type and a second conventional function)} It is within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings in which a winning ball is paid out but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes so-called “through chuckers” and winning holes. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Random number for determining game content” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining whether or not to give a notice based on the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information). The “game content” refers to, for example, the variation mode or stop mode of the identification information, the presence / absence of the notice, the content thereof, and the like. “Temporary stop” is a stop mode different from the fixed display that appears to stop at first glance (for example, a fluctuation state of shaking). “Slip fluctuation” means that the temporarily stopped identification information or the temporarily stopped identification information changes temporarily in the forward direction and then temporarily stops. “Return fluctuation” means that the temporarily stopped identification information or the identification information about to be temporarily stopped fluctuates in the opposite direction and then temporarily stops.

  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 and various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special drawing start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

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

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

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

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

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

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 120 or the game area, 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). The main control device 1000, the effect display control means 2150 for performing display control related to various effects on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest Prize ball payout comprising a device 2140, a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, and a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with a prize at each prize opening. A mechanism (set base) 210, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110 are launched into the game area 120 one by one. Shooting device 232, launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of launch device 232, power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. Is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. Yes. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 has a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game / auxiliary game, and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Information transmission means for transmitting information related to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Based on each random number, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the variable display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and The symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, the display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and the stop display, and the special symbol starting port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112, and a special game control hand for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 1170, a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {for example, to the main game Related state (normal game state, specific game state, special game state), state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off status And a game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes)} during a special game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start entrance entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start opening 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance 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 holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the 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 symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in this best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1911 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 1911 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently changing (a special symbol satisfying a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

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

  Next, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing game progress during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and an effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side, and the effect display effect on the effect display device 2140. Display control means 2153 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that controls all the processes related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

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

  Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol (first symbol to Each of the third symbols) is determined to be enlarged or not, and in the case of enlargement, it has drawing enlargement determining means 2153a-1-2 for determining the detailed contents thereof. In the best mode, the first symbol is the left column, the second symbol is the middle column, and the third symbol is the right column (see FIG. 29). Here, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 displays the drawing enlargement determination table 2153a-1-2-3, which is referred to when determining whether or not to enlarge the decorative design, and the decorative design. Drawing enlargement size determination means 2153a-1-2-1 for determining the size (medium size / large size) for enlargement, and timing for enlarging the decorative pattern {in the initial stage of fluctuation, the latter stage of fluctuation, and the temporary stop ( Immediately after the temporary stop, at the time of sliding / returning fluctuation)}, a drawing enlargement timing determining means 2153a-1-2-2 is included. Furthermore, the drawing enlargement size determination means 2153a-1-2-1 is a drawing enlargement size determination table 2153a-1- referenced when determining which size of the decorative symbol of which decorative symbol row is to be enlarged. 2-1-1. The drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 is a drawing enlargement timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2 which is referred to when determining at what timing the decoration symbol is enlarged. -1.

  Here, the symbol size in the best mode will be described. First, the normal size of one decorative design is “one size” or “small size” involving two effective lines. On the other hand, the enlarged size is three active lines {eg, “7” in the first row in FIG. 29 (3)} or four active lines {eg, “2” in the second row in FIG. 35 (3). 7 ”} and“ large size ”involving five active lines {eg,“ 7 ”in the first row of FIG. 30 (3)”. In the best mode, the enlarged symbols are always displayed in the display area, and all but not a part are displayed. However, it may not always be displayed in the display area, or a part of the enlarged symbol may be placed on the effective line. Furthermore, in this best mode, only enlargement is described from “small size” to “medium size” or “large size”, but the reverse, that is, a mode in which the image is reduced in a predetermined case. It may be. In any case, all forms are included in the present invention as long as the number of effective lines that can or can be reached by changing the symbol size varies.

  Next, the symbol size expansion timing in the best mode will be described. First, the timing 1 is considerably before (initially fluctuating) before the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol to be enlarged belongs temporarily stops (or stops). In this case, the player can expect multi-reach and jackpot from a very early stage. Next, timing 2 is just before the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol to be enlarged belongs temporarily stops (after the change). In this case, the player suddenly expects them with a surprise in a situation where he / she does not expect so much multi-reach or jackpot until just before the temporary stop. Finally, timing 3 is when the decorative symbol sequence to which the decorative symbol to be enlarged belongs temporarily stops (for example, immediately after the temporary stop, when slip variation / return variation in the base variation mode). In this case, as in the case of the timing 2, the player will be delighted that he / she has been surprised in a situation where he / she does not expect much multi-reach or jackpot until the temporary stop. In the best mode, the symbol size change timing is set to these three patterns, but is not limited to these.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows an example of the drawing enlargement availability determination table 2153a-1-2-3. As will be described later in detail, in the present best mode, the decorative design expansion lottery is performed only when the base variation mode is the “reach variation mode”. When the “reach variation mode” is selected as the base variation mode, lottery random numbers for determining whether or not to enlarge the decorative design are acquired (for example, 32 random numbers from 0 to 31). . In this best mode, three random numbers are acquired for each symbol sequence, and different tables for each symbol (first symbol expansion determination table, second symbol expansion determination table, third symbol expansion determination table) A decision table is prepared. When the winning is determined internally, the “winning table” is referred to, and when the loss is determined internally, the “losing table” is referred to. Here, as can be seen from FIG. 23, when the winning is determined internally, the symbol expansion lottery is won with high probability. For example, for the first symbol, if the loss is internally determined, the symbol expansion lottery is won only with a probability of 11/32, whereas if the winning is internally determined, Win a symbol expansion lottery with a probability of 31/32. Furthermore, the jackpot reliability is increased in the order of the first symbol → the second symbol → the third symbol (in other words, the winning probability of the extended lottery at the time of losing is the first symbol → the second symbol). It becomes lower in the order of symbol → third symbol).

  Next, FIG. 24 shows an example of the drawing enlargement size determination table 2153a-1-2-1-1. In this example, a winning table and a lose table are prepared as the drawing enlargement size determination tables. As can be seen from FIG. 24, the big hit reliability increases in the order of medium size → large size. For example, for example, when the loss is determined internally, the large size is selected only with a probability of 1/8, whereas when the winning is determined internally, the probability of 7/8 is selected. A large size is selected.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows an example of the drawing enlargement timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2-1. Here, the drawing enlargement timing determination table 2153a-1-2-2-1 in this example is composed of a table group A and a table group B each including a winning table and a lose table. Here, the table group A determines the expansion timing of the third symbol at the time of losing when determining the expansion timing of the second symbol when the specific symbol (the second symbol slip / no return reach variation mode is selected). The table group A referred to when determining the expansion timing of the decorative symbols (second symbol, third symbol) below. The table group B is a table group that is referred to when determining the expansion timing of the decorative symbols (first symbol to third symbol) under conditions other than those described above. Specifically, for example, when the first symbol and the second symbol are determined to be enlarged, the first symbol expansion timing determination random number and the second symbol expansion timing are determined when determining the expansion timing of these symbols. Get two random numbers, called random numbers. For the first symbol enlargement timing, the enlargement timing is determined with reference to the table group B, and for the second symbol enlargement timing, when the variation mode is the slip variation / non-return reach variation mode of the second symbol. The enlargement timing is determined with reference to the table group A. On the other hand, if the variation mode is the slip variation / return variation mode with the second symbol, the expansion timing is determined with reference to the table group B. As can be seen from FIG. 25, the best mode is configured such that the jackpot reliability increases in the order of timing 1 → timing 2 → timing 3.

  Further, FIG. 26 shows an example of information stored in the drawing variation mode storage means 2153a-2 (particularly, a variation mode detailed information table related to the present invention). Here, detailed information of the determined base variation mode is stored. For example, whether the determined base fluctuation mode is a “reach fluctuation mode”, whether it is a “slip / return fluctuation mode”, the total fluctuation time of the base fluctuation mode, and the first to third symbols. In addition to the stop time, if the symbol enlargement process is executed in the base variation mode, the time for triggering the enlargement (the first trigger to the third trigger are assigned for each of the first symbol to the third symbol). Is stored). Then, in the decorative symbol display content determination process and the decorative symbol display control process described below, the stored content is referred to as necessary. Specifically, the “base variation mode 48” is a slip / return in which the first symbol temporarily stops at 5 seconds, the second symbol at 8 seconds, and the third symbol at 44 seconds, and the total variation time is 45 seconds. This is a reach variation mode. As will be described in detail later, when the “base variation mode 48” is selected, the symbol variation lottery is performed because the reach variation mode is selected. When it is decided to enlarge the symbol, the timing of expansion is 0 second (the first symbol is enlarged at the first trigger point), 4 seconds (the first symbol is enlarged at the second trigger point), 5 seconds ( The first symbol expands at the third trigger point), 5 seconds (the second symbol expands at the first trigger point), 7 seconds (the second symbol expands at the second trigger point), 7.5 seconds (second symbol) Is expanded at the third trigger point), 8 seconds (third symbol is expanded at the first trigger point), 43 seconds (third symbol is expanded at the second trigger point), 44 seconds (third symbol is at the third trigger point) 1) is selected by lottery. Of the base variation modes listed here, only the “base variation mode 48” has a slip / return variation for the second symbol. Therefore, as will be described in detail later, in the example of FIG. 26, when the lottery to determine whether or not to expand the second symbol at the third trigger point is selected only when “base variation mode 48” is selected. is there. In the above description, “first trigger”, “second trigger”, and “third trigger” correspond to “timing 1”, “timing 2”, and “timing 3”, respectively.

  Returning to the block diagram of FIG. 3 again, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

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

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display a stop and change display of a normal symbol, have.

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the general-purpose holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. The process proceeds to (Electric Chu Drive Determination Process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general figure holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132 a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal figure control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in the step 1216 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the open timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time game, 0 for normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110, and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special symbol display process (+ specific game end determination process) in step 1400}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

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

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

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

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

  Next, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads out the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1417, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the game control means 1100 turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state in the effect display control means 2150. To the side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game executing means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1623.

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

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next process (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes the special game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step 6100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6110, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation mode (base variation mode) and stop symbol (base stop symbol) of the decorative symbol are determined, and the display control means 2153 produces an effect display of the determination information. Temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the related information temporary storage means 2153d. 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 6112, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the determined variation mode (base variation mode) is a reach variation mode. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 6112, in step 6300, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 executes a decorative pattern variation mode (design enlargement related) determination process described later. In this best mode, it is configured such that the decorative symbol expansion lottery is executed only when the reach variation mode is selected as the base variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach variation mode is selected. Even in the case where it has not been performed, it may be configured to shift to the enlarged lottery process of S6300.

  Next, in step 6400, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 executes a decorative symbol stop symbol (all stop symbol) determination process to be described later. In other words, here, a process of determining a stop symbol on an active line other than a stop symbol (base stop symbol) on a specific effective line that has already been determined is executed.

  Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ). In the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200). In the case of No in step 6112, the process proceeds to step 6400.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative pattern change mode (design expansion related) determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6600, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 executes a first symbol size enlargement related process to be described later. Next, in step 6700, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 executes a second symbol size enlargement related process described later. Next, in step 6800, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 executes third symbol size enlargement related processing described later. In step 6900, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 executes a base variation mode correction process to be described later. As described above, (1) in step 6110 of FIG. 14, the variation pattern (base variation mode) of the decorative symbol is determined in a large frame. (3) If it is decided to incorporate the symbol enlargement variation aspect into the base variation aspect, the base variation aspect is applied to the base variation aspect. The process is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the first symbol size enlargement related process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 obtains the enlargement / rejectability lottery random number (for the first symbol) and then stores the drawing enlargement / rejection determination table 2153a-1-2-3. By referring, the lottery of whether to enlarge the size of the first symbol is performed. Next, in step 6604, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 determines whether or not the lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 turns on the “first symbol enlargement flag” in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6608, the drawing enlargement size determination means 2153a-1-2-1 acquires the random number for size determination (for the first symbol) and then displays the drawing enlargement size determination table 2153a-1-2. By referencing 1-1, the size of the first symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control unit 2153 temporarily stores the determined information in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. In step 6610, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 obtains the timing determination random number (for the first symbol) and then displays the drawing enlargement timing determination table 2153a-1-2. 2-1 (particularly, table group B in FIG. 25) is used to determine the timing for enlarging the size of the first symbol by lottery, and the display control unit 2153 temporarily stores the determined information in the effect display related information. Temporary storage is performed in the decorative symbol management table of the means 2153d, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (second symbol size expansion related processing 6700). In the case of No in step 6604, the process proceeds to the next process (second symbol size enlargement related process 6700).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second symbol size enlargement related 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 drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 acquires the enlargement / rejectability lottery random number (for the second symbol), and then stores the drawing enlargement / rejection determination table 2153a-1-2-3. By referencing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to enlarge the second symbol. Next, in step 6704, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 determines whether or not the lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 turns on the “second symbol enlargement flag” in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6708, the drawing enlargement size determination means 2153a-1-2-1 acquires the random number for size determination (for the second symbol), and then the drawing enlargement size determination table 2153a-1-2. By referring to 1-1, the size of the second symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control unit 2153 temporarily stores the determined information in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Next, in step 6710, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and temporarily stops the second symbol in the base variation mode. It is determined whether there is a slip or return. In the case of Yes in step 6710, in step 6712, the drawing expansion timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 acquires the timing determination random number (for the second symbol), and then the drawing expansion timing determination table 2153a. By referring to -1-2-2-1 (particularly, table group B in FIG. 25), the timing for expanding the size of the second symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control means 2153 produces the determined information. Temporary storage is performed in the decorative symbol management table of the display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and the process proceeds to the next processing (third symbol size expansion related processing 6800). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6710, in step 6714, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 acquires the timing determination random number (for the second symbol) and then determines the drawing enlargement timing. By referring to the table 2153a-1-2-2-1 (particularly, the table group A in FIG. 25), the timing for enlarging the size of the second symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control means 2153 includes the determination information. Is temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the process proceeds to the next processing (third symbol size expansion related processing 6800). Even in the case of No in step 6704, the process proceeds to the next process (third symbol size enlargement related process 6800). Thus, when determining the expansion timing of the second symbol, the drawing expansion timing determination table to be referenced differs depending on whether or not the base variation mode in which the second symbol is smooth or returns is selected. (Table A group and Table B group in FIG. 25).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the third symbol size enlargement related process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. First, at step 6802, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 obtains a random number for enlargement / rejection lottery (for the third symbol), and then stores a table 2153a-1-2-3 for drawing enlargement / rejectability determination. By referencing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to enlarge the third symbol. Next, at step 6804, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 determines whether or not the lottery is won. In the case of Yes in step 6804, in step 6806, the drawing enlargement determination means 2153a-1-2 turns on the “third symbol enlargement flag” in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6808, the drawing enlargement size determination means 2153a-1-2-1 acquires the random number for size determination (for the third symbol), and then the drawing enlargement size determination table 2153a-1-2. By referring to 1-1, the size of the third symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control unit 2153 temporarily stores the determined information in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Next, in step 6810, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 refers to the decorative design management table of the production display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the base stop design is a hit. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6810, in step 6812, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 acquires the random number for timing determination (for the third symbol) and then the drawing enlargement timing determination table 2153a. By referring to -1-2-2-1 (particularly, table group B in FIG. 25), the timing for expanding the size of the third symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control means 2153 produces the determined information. Temporary storage is performed in the decorative symbol management table of the display-related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (base variation mode correction processing 6900). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6810, in step 6814, the drawing enlargement timing determination means 2153a-1-2-2 acquires the timing determination random number (for the third symbol) and then determines the drawing enlargement timing. By referring to the table 2153a-1-2-2-1 (particularly, the table group A in FIG. 25), the timing for enlarging the size of the third symbol is determined by lottery, and the display control means 2153 includes the determination information. Is temporarily stored in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the process proceeds to the next process (base variation mode correction process 6900). Even in the case of No in step 6804, the processing shifts to the next processing (base variation mode correction processing 6900). Thus, when determining the expansion timing of the third symbol, the drawing expansion timing determination table to be referred differs depending on whether or not the result of the variation is a hit (table A group in FIG. 25). And Table B group).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the base variation mode correction process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, in step 6902, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 sets “1” to the n value in the counter. Next, in step 6904, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “nth symbol enlargement flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the timing for expanding the size of the nth symbol is “ It is determined whether it is “when temporarily stopped”. In the case of Yes in step 6906, in step 6908, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and temporarily stops the nth design in the base variation mode. It is determined whether there is a slip or return. In the case of Yes in step 6908, in step 6910, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 is “slip” in the nth symbol in the decorative symbol management table of the temporary display storage information storage means 2153d that is temporarily set. Or disable the “return” variation. Next, in step 6912, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 refers to the counter and determines whether or not the n value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 6912, the process proceeds to the next process {decoration pattern stop symbol (all stop symbol) determination process}. On the other hand, if No in step 6912, in step 6914, the drawing display content determination means 2153 a-1 adds “1” to the n value in the counter, and proceeds to step 6904. In the case of No in step 6904, step 6906, and step 6908, the process proceeds to step 6912.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol stop symbol (all stop symbol) determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 tentatively determines on which effective line the base stop symbols will be arranged. Next, in step 6404, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 determines whether or not there is a symbol that cannot be tentatively arranged temporarily.

  Here, the symbol that cannot be temporarily arranged uniquely means a “medium size” symbol in the best mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), when the symbol of the size (“7” in the first column) exists, for example, when the symbol is arranged on the lower right effective line, the symbol There are two patterns: an aspect in which the symbols are arranged in the upper and middle stages, and an aspect in which the symbol is arranged in the middle and lower stages. In the former mode, “6” is arranged in the lower stage, and in the latter mode, “8” is arranged in the upper stage. Thus, the case where the symbol of “medium size” exists is the case of Yes in step 6404.

  Returning to the flowchart again, in the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 determines a temporary arrangement symbol by lottery. On the other hand, if No in step 6404, that is, if another symbol is uniquely determined, in step 6408, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 mechanically temporarily arranges the other symbol. .

  Next, in step 6410, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the determined variation mode (base variation mode) is not the reach variation mode. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6410, in step 6412, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the determined provisional layout design and determines whether or not the reach arrangement is not constructed on the effective line. judge. In the case of No in step 6412, in step 6420, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 clears the provisionally determined effective line and the temporarily arranged symbols, proceeds to step 6402, and the same as above. The above process is executed again. That is, in the processing from step 6410 to step 6412, it is confirmed whether or not the reach variation mode has been established except for the effective line as the base, although the reach variation mode is not selected internally. If the reach mode is reached, the provisional decision is canceled and the process is repeated until the reach mode is not reached.

  If YES in step 6412, in step 6414, the drawing display content determination unit 2153 a-1 refers to the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153 d, and whether or not the base stop symbol is lost. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the determined temporary arrangement design and determines whether or not a hit sequence is not constructed on the effective line. To do. If NO in step 6416, the process proceeds to step 6420. In other words, in the processing from step 6414 to 6416, it is confirmed whether or not a winning symbol array has been constructed other than the base effective line even though the winning is not selected internally. If the winning symbol arrangement has been constructed, the provisional decision is canceled, and the process is repeated until no winning symbol arrangement is constructed.

  In the case of Yes in step 6416, in step 6418, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 determines the base stop symbol temporarily stored in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d and the determination. The temporarily arranged symbols are set as all stop symbols, temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the process proceeds to step 6106 (decorative symbol display content determination processing 6100). If No in step 6410, the process proceeds to step 6414. If No in step 6414, the process proceeds to step 6418.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, 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 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  And the characteristic process of this invention will be performed after the start of a decoration design. First, in step 6240, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “first symbol expansion flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6240, in step 6242, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the timer (not shown), and the determination contents (first display) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. It is determined whether or not the timing for enlarging the size of the first symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6242, in step 6244, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents (first symbol size etc.) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, The first symbol is enlarged and displayed. In step 6246, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a turns off the “first symbol expansion flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d.

  Next, in step 6248, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, and determines whether or not the “second symbol expansion flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6248, in step 6250, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a is based on the timer (not shown), and the determination contents (first display) temporarily stored in the decoration symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. It is determined whether or not the timing for enlarging the size of the second symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6250, in step 6252, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents (such as the size of the second symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The second symbol is enlarged and displayed. Next, in step 6254, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a turns off the “second symbol expansion flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d.

  Next, in step 6256, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “third symbol enlargement flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6256, in step 6258, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the timer (not shown), and the determination contents (first display) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The timing for enlarging the size of the third symbol is determined with reference to the timing for enlarging the size of the three symbols). In the case of Yes in step 6258, in step 6260, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a follows the determination contents (such as the size of the third symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The third symbol is enlarged and displayed. Next, in Step 6262, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “third symbol enlargement flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, in step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (notice occurrence determination process 6300). Transition.

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6240, and if NO in step 6204 and step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (notice occurrence determination process 6300). Further, if No in Step 6240 and Step 6242, the process proceeds to Step 6248, if No in Step 6248 and Step 6250, the process proceeds to Step 6256, and if No in Step 6256 and Step 6258, the process proceeds to Step 6230. Transition.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the display control means 2153 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6504, in Step 6506 and Step 6508, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 6510, the display control unit 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 6514. In step 6516, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). . If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510, and if NO in step 6504 and step 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

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

  Next, an example of symbol size expansion related to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the best mode, the first symbol is the left column, the second symbol is the middle column, and the third symbol is the right column (see FIG. 29). First, a case where the size of one symbol of the first symbol row is changed will be described. First, as can be seen from the timing chart of FIG. 27, the expansion timing includes timing 1 (immediately after the start of the first symbol sequence variation), timing 2 (slightly before the temporary stop of the first symbol sequence variation), and timing 3 {first There is a temporary stop of one symbol row change (particularly “Expansion timing 3-1: Immediately after temporary stop” in the figure). Also, in FIG. In this best mode, the size of one symbol of the first symbol sequence is changed only when the reach variation mode is selected internally ( Therefore, the reach is determined when the symbol size is changed.) However, even if the reach variation mode is not selected internally, the symbol of one symbol in the first symbol row may be resized. Therefore, each tag In timing, detailed display contents of instrumentation diagram display unit to the temporary stop from the variation of the first symbol row.

  First, a case where one symbol of the first symbol row is enlarged from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 1 (immediately after the start of symbol variation) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29 (1), the first symbol row and the second symbol start to change from top to bottom, and the third symbol starts to change from bottom to top. Then, immediately after the start of the change, as shown in FIG. 29 (2), “7”, which is one symbol of the first symbol, changes from “small size” to “medium size”. The first symbol row continues to change while maintaining “7” at the medium size, and then, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), the medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. The first symbol sequence temporarily stops. As a result, the effective lines related to “7” are three lines: the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (3 in the figure). Therefore, if the second symbol row “7” temporarily stops at the upper stage or the middle stage, the reach state is established. In this way, by changing the size of a symbol in the first symbol sequence immediately after the start of symbol variation, the player has a sense of expectation that multi-reach of the symbol may be applied while the first symbol sequence is fluctuating. You will be embracing continuously. Similarly, FIG. 30 shows a case where one symbol of the first symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”. The difference from the case of enlarging to “medium size” is the number of effective lines related to “7” to be constructed. That is, when expanded to “large size”, the effective lines related to “7” are the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), lower horizontal line (3 in the figure), diagonal There are five lines, a right-down line (4 in the figure) and a diagonally right-up line (5 in the figure).

  Next, a case where the symbol of the first symbol row is enlarged from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 2 (immediately before the symbol variation temporary stop) will be described. As shown in FIG. 31 (1), the first symbol row and the second symbol start changing from top to bottom, and the third symbol starts changing from bottom to top. Then, this “small size” fluctuation continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the first symbol row becomes slow. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (2), immediately before the stop, the symbol “7” whose size has changed to “medium size” appears suddenly from above. Then, as in the case of the timing 1, as shown in FIG. 31 (3), the first symbol row is temporarily stopped in a form in which medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. As a result, the effective lines related to “7” are three lines: the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (3 in the figure). Therefore, if the second symbol row “7” temporarily stops at the upper stage or the middle stage, the reach state is established. In this way, unlike the case of timing 1, the player looks at the state of change without much expectation for a while after the first symbol sequence fluctuates, but immediately before the first symbol sequence stops. As you resize, you will be surprised and suddenly have the expectation that there may be multi-reach for the symbol. Similarly, FIG. 32 shows a case where one symbol of the first symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”. The difference from the case of enlarging to “medium size” is the number of effective lines related to “7” to be constructed as in the case of the timing 1.

  Finally, the case where the symbol of the first symbol row is expanded from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 3 (immediately after the symbol variation temporary stop) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33 (1), the first symbol row and the second symbol start changing from top to bottom, and the third symbol starts changing from bottom to top. Then, this “small size” fluctuation continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the first symbol row becomes slow. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (2), the size temporarily remains at “small size” and “7” temporarily stops at the middle stage. Immediately after the temporary stop, “7” expands upward, and “7”, which has changed to “medium size” as a result of “8” existing on the top, is arranged in the upper and middle stages. Then, the first symbol sequence temporarily stops again. As a result, the effective lines related to “7” are three lines: the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (3 in the figure). Therefore, if the second symbol row “7” temporarily stops at the upper stage or the middle stage, the reach state is established. In this manner, as in the case of timing 2, the player will watch the fluctuation without much expectation for a while after the fluctuation of the first symbol row, but the first symbol row is temporarily stopped. Since the size is changed immediately after that, suddenly there will be a sense of expectation that the multi-reach of the symbol may be applied. Similarly, FIG. 34 shows a case where one symbol of the first symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”. The difference from the case of enlarging to “medium size” is that not only “8” existing above but also “6” existing below can be bounced off, and similar to the case of the timing 1 described above, This is the number of effective lines for “7”.

  Next, a case where the size of one symbol of the second symbol row is changed will be described. Here, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 27, as the expansion timing, as with the first symbol sequence, timing 1 (immediately after the first symbol sequence temporarily stops), timing 2 (second symbol sequence fluctuation temporary stop) A little before) and timing 3 (more precisely, “timing 3-1”). However, with respect to the timing 3, in the case of the normal reach mode without slip / return fluctuation as shown in FIG. 27, as described in detail below, a problem occurs when the timing is expanded at the timing 3-1. “Timing 3-1” regarding the second symbol shown in FIG. 27 is an unfavorable example. Therefore, when the second symbol is enlarged at timing 3, as shown in FIG. 28, when the reach mode with slip / return fluctuation is selected, the second symbol is enlarged at the time of the slip / return fluctuation. “Timing 3-2” is adopted. This will be described in detail later.

  First, a case will be described in which one symbol of the second symbol row is expanded from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 1 (immediately after the first symbol is temporarily stopped). As shown in FIG. 35 (1), the second symbol fluctuates from the top to the bottom and the third symbol fluctuates from the bottom to the top while the first symbol row is temporarily stopped. Immediately after the first symbol row is temporarily stopped, “7”, which is one symbol of the second symbol, changes from “small size” to “medium size” as shown in FIG. 35 (2). The second symbol row continues to change while maintaining “7” at the medium size, and then, as shown in FIG. 35 (3), the medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. The second symbol sequence temporarily stops. As a result, a multi-reach state related to “7” is established {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), diagonally lower right line (2 in the figure)}. Thus, by changing the size of one symbol of the second symbol sequence immediately after the temporary stop of the first symbol sequence, the player may take multi-reach of the symbol while the second symbol sequence is fluctuating. Will continue to have a sense of expectation. Similarly, FIG. 36 shows a case where one symbol of the second symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”.

  Next, a case where the symbol of the second symbol row is expanded from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 2 (slightly before the symbol change temporary stop) will be described. As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the second symbol fluctuates from top to bottom and the third symbol fluctuates from bottom to top in a situation where the first symbol row is temporarily stopped. Then, the fluctuation of the “small size” continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the second symbol row becomes slow. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (2), immediately before the temporary stop, the symbol “7” whose size has changed to “medium size” appears suddenly from above. Then, as in the case of the timing 1, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), the second symbol row temporarily stops in a form in which medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. As a result, a multi-reach state related to “7” is established {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), diagonally lower right line (2 in the figure)}. In this way, unlike the case of timing 1, the player looks at the change without much expectation while the second symbol sequence is changing, but the size is changed immediately before the second symbol sequence stops. As a result, you will be surprised and suddenly have the expectation that the multi-reach of the symbol may be applied. Similarly, FIG. 38 shows a case where one symbol of the second symbol row is enlarged from “small size” to “large size”.

  Finally, a case where the symbol of the second symbol row is expanded from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 3 (particularly timing 3-2) will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (1), the second symbol fluctuates from the top to the bottom and the third symbol fluctuates from the bottom to the top while the first symbol row is temporarily stopped. Then, the fluctuation of the “small size” continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the second symbol row becomes slow. After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), “7” temporarily stops in the middle while the size remains “small size”. Immediately after the temporary stop, “7” expands upward, and “7”, which has changed to “medium size” as a result of “8” existing on the top, is arranged in the upper and middle stages. Then, the second symbol row temporarily stops again. As a result, a multi-reach state related to “7” is established {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), diagonally lower right line (2 in the figure)}. In this way, as in the case of timing 2, the player can watch the fluctuation without much expectation while the second symbol row is changing, but the size immediately after the second symbol row temporarily stops. Because it changes, you will suddenly enjoy the joy of multi-reach of the symbol with surprise. Similarly, FIG. 40 shows a case where one symbol of the second symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”.

  Here, in the case where a variation mode is selected in which the size of one symbol of the second symbol sequence is changed at timing 3 (at the time of symbol variation temporary stop), as described above, the second symbol sequence fluctuates smoothly or returns. Only when the variation mode is selected (timing 3-2). This will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. First, FIG. 27 shows each timing of the variation mode in which the second symbol sequence reaches in the normal stop mode in which the slip variation does not occur. Specifically, immediately after the second symbol sequence temporarily stops, a voice “reach” is generated. Under such circumstances, if “timing 3-1” for resizing one symbol of the second symbol sequence is selected immediately after the second symbol sequence is temporarily stopped, it can be understood by referring to the diagram. Thus, the voice “reach” is emitted while the size is changing. That is, it is not preferable because there is a possibility that the player may feel a sense of incongruity as a result of occurrence of a gap between the timing when the reach state is visually reached and the reach state notification timing by voice. On the other hand, FIG. 28 shows each timing of the variation mode in which the reach is performed in the stop mode in which the second symbol sequence undergoes the slip variation or the like. As in FIG. 27, “symbol variation” means the variation rate of the symbol sequence. Here, the variation mode in this example is that the second symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time at a constant speed, then gradually decreases in speed and temporarily stops (pseudo-temporary stop) (point A in the figure). The slip / return mode is to stop (point B in the figure). Here, “timing 3-2”, which is another aspect of “timing 3” (in the case of symbol change temporary stop), as shown in the bottom column of the figure, the symbol during the slip / return fluctuation is shown. Is to expand. In this case, immediately after the second symbol sequence is temporarily stopped (point A in the diagram), the size of one symbol of the second symbol sequence is changed, and after the size change is completed, a voice “reach” is issued. . Thus, the size increase at “timing 3-2” makes the player feel uncomfortable by not causing a gap between the timing when the reach state is visually reached and the reach state notification timing by voice. To prevent that.

  Next, a case where the size of one symbol of the third symbol row is changed will be described. Here, as can be seen from the timing chart of FIG. 27, timing 1 (immediately after the second symbol sequence temporarily stops), timing 2 (slightly before the third symbol sequence fluctuation temporarily stops), and timing 3 as shown in the timing chart of FIG. -1 (immediately after the temporary stop of the third symbol sequence fluctuation). As for the size increase of the third symbol, as in the first and second symbols, the size of one symbol of the third symbol row is changed only when the reach variation mode is selected internally. . However, even when the reach variation mode is not selected internally, the size of one symbol of the third symbol row may be changed. In addition, in this best mode, in order to avoid confusion of the player, the size change at the timing 3 of the third symbol is executed only when the special game transition is determined internally. However, even when special game transfer is not determined internally, the size change at the timing may be executed. Therefore, the display contents of the drawing display unit from the temporary stop of the first symbol row to the temporary stop of the second symbol row at each timing will be described in detail.

  First, a case will be described in which one symbol of the third symbol row expands from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 1 (immediately after the start of symbol variation). As shown in FIG. 41 (1), the third symbol fluctuates from the bottom to the top in a situation where the first symbol row and the second symbol row are temporarily stopped in the reach state. Here, immediately after the second symbol sequence temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), “7” (reach symbol), which is one symbol of the third symbol, changes from “small size” to “medium size”. To do. The third symbol row continues to fluctuate while maintaining “7” at the medium size. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (3), the third symbol row temporarily stops in a form in which medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. As a result, “7” is aligned on one active line {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure)}, and the special game transition is confirmed. In this way, by changing the size immediately after one symbol (reach symbol) of the third symbol row reaches the reach state, the player has a high expectation for transition to the special game while the third symbol row is changing. Have a look at the reach. This is because the reach symbol “7” is substantially equal to two in the third symbol row. Similarly, FIG. 42 shows a case where one symbol in the third symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”.

  Next, the case where the symbol of the third symbol row is enlarged from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 2 (slightly before the symbol variation temporary stop) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43 (1), the third symbol fluctuates from the bottom to the top in a situation where the first symbol row and the second symbol row are temporarily stopped in the reach state. Here, the fluctuation of the “small size” continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the third symbol row becomes slow. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), immediately before the stop, the symbol “7” whose size has changed to “medium size” appears suddenly from below. Then, as in the case of the timing 1, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), the third symbol row temporarily stops in a form in which medium size “7” is arranged in the upper and middle stages. As a result, “7” is aligned on one active line {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure)}, and the special game transition is confirmed. In this way, unlike the case of timing 1, the player looks at the fluctuation without much expectation while the third symbol row is changing, but the size is changed immediately before the third symbol row stops. So, with a surprise, you suddenly have a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of a big hit with the symbol. Similarly, FIG. 44 shows a case where one symbol of the third symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”.

  Finally, a case will be described in which one symbol of the third symbol row expands from “small size” to “medium size” at timing 3-1 (immediately after symbol variation temporary stop). As shown in FIG. 45 (1), the third symbol fluctuates from the bottom to the top while the first symbol row and the second symbol row are temporarily stopped in the reach state. Then, this “small size” fluctuation continues for a while, and the fluctuation speed of the third symbol row becomes slow. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the size temporarily remains “small size” and “7” temporarily stops at the middle stage. Immediately after the temporary stop, “7” expands upward, and “7” that has changed to “medium size” as a result of the “6” existing on the top has been displaced. The third symbol sequence stops. As a result, “7” is aligned on one active line {upper horizontal line (1 in the figure)}, and the special game transition is confirmed. In this way, as in the case of timing 2, the player can watch the fluctuation without much expectation while the third symbol row is changing, but the size immediately after the third symbol row temporarily stops. Because it changes, you will suddenly enjoy the joy of multi-reach of the symbol with surprise. Similarly, FIG. 46 shows a case where one symbol in the third symbol row expands from “small size” to “large size”.

  As described above, the case where the size of the symbol in any one of the first symbol row to the third symbol row has been changed is described. Next, the size of a plurality of symbol rows (especially the first symbol row and the second symbol row) is changed in size. The state of the change in the number of effective lines in the reach state in the case of having been performed will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, FIG. 47 (1) shows a case where the middle size “7” is aligned in the upper and middle stages of the first row, and the middle size “7” is also aligned in the upper and middle positions of the second row. It is. In this case, with respect to “7”, the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (3 in the figure) are in the reach state. . Furthermore, regarding “6”, the lower horizontal line (4 in the figure) is in the reach state.

  Next, FIG. 47 (2) shows a case where medium size “7” is aligned in the upper and middle stages of the first row, and medium size “7” is aligned in the middle and lower rows of the second row. Is. In this case, with respect to “7”, the two lines of the middle horizontal line (1 in the figure) and the diagonally lower right line (2 in the figure) are in the reach state.

  Next, FIG. 47 (3) shows a case where “7” of large size is aligned in the upper, middle and lower rows of the first row, and “7” of medium size is aligned in the upper and middle rows of the second row. It is shown. In this case, for “7”, the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), the lower horizontal line (3 in the figure), and the diagonally upward line (4 in the figure) The four lines are reach.

  Next, FIG. 47 (4) shows a case where “7” of large size is aligned in the upper, middle and lower rows of the first row, and “7” of medium size is aligned in the middle and lower row of the second row. It is shown. In this case, with respect to “7”, the middle horizontal line (1 in the figure), the lower horizontal line (2 in the figure), the diagonally lowering line (3 in the figure), and the diagonally right rising line (4 in the figure). ) Four lines are reach.

  Next, FIG. 47 (5) shows a case where “7” of medium size is aligned in the upper and middle stages of the first row and large size “7” is aligned in the upper, middle and lower rows of the second row. It is shown. In this case, with respect to “7”, the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (3 in the figure) are in the reach state. .

  Next, FIG. 47 (6) shows a case where middle size “7” is aligned in the middle and lower rows of the first row and large size “7” is aligned in the upper, middle and lower rows of the second row. It is shown. In this case, with respect to “7”, the middle horizontal line (1 in the figure), the lower horizontal line (2 in the figure), and the diagonally upward line (3 in the figure) are in the reach state. .

  Finally, in FIG. 47 (7), large size "7" is aligned on the top, middle and bottom of the first row, and large size "7" is aligned on the top, middle and bottom of the second row. The case is shown. In this case, for “7”, the upper horizontal line (1 in the figure), the middle horizontal line (2 in the figure), the lower horizontal line (3 in the figure), and the diagonally lower right line (4 in the figure) The five lines of the diagonally upward line (5 in the figure) are in the reach state.

  According to this best mode, in a situation where at least one identification information string is changing, one (or a plurality) of identification information constituting another identification information string is equal to the number of effective lines involved in the identification information. Since it is configured to change the size so as to change, there is an effect that it is possible to change the player's expectation and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to change from a small size adapted to one active line to a large size that spans a plurality of active lines, the number of active lines that are in a waiting state can be increased, resulting in a reach state being built. Expectation (for example, when there are three identification information columns, if the identification information in the first column is expanded) or expectation of being a big hit (for example, when there are three identification information sequences, the first It is possible to elevate the identification information when the identification information in the column or the second column is expanded.

  Furthermore, since the size change of the identification information is performed only when the reach variation mode is selected, the reach state is established when the size of the identification information changes. It is possible to make the player have a certain sense of expectation, and the number of active lines that are in a waiting state changes as the size of the temporarily stopped identification information changes, so the expectation of jackpot expectation on the appearance can be increased. There is also an effect that it can be easily changed.

  Furthermore, the time required to change the size of the identification information immediately after the temporary stop can be fitted into the slip fluctuation or return fluctuation time in the originally selected fluctuation mode (base fluctuation mode). There is an effect that it is possible to prevent a shift in reach timing that may occur when the size of the identification information is changed immediately after the stop.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of decorative pattern variation mode (design expansion related) determination processing 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 first symbol size expansion related display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the second symbol size expansion related display 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 third symbol size enlargement related display processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the base variation mode correction process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol stop symbol (all stop symbol) determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the 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. 22 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is an example of a table for determining whether or not to enlarge the drawing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is an example of a drawing enlargement size determination table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an example of a drawing enlargement timing determination table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an example of the drawing variation mode storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 28 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 31 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 32 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 33 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 34 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 35 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 36 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 37 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 38 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 39 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 40 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 41 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 42 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 43 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 44 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 45 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 46 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 47 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 48 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in a conventional pachinko gaming machine.

1121 Special figure random number acquisition judgment execution means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start opening 2120 Large prize opening 2141 Drawing display part 2153a Decoration symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153a-1-2 Judgment means

Claims (1)

  A starting opening where game balls can enter,
  An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
  A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
  Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information that is a variation mode of identification information and a stop mode of identification information;
  According to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, each of the plurality of identification information strings is variably displayed on the identification information display section in a situation where there are a plurality of identification information strings composed of a plurality of identification information. After that, control is performed so that any identification information constituting a part of the identification information sequence can be temporarily stopped and displayed on a plurality of effective lines formed on the identification information display unit, and all the plurality of identification information sequences are displayed. Identification information display control means capable of deterministically displaying the identification information that is temporarily stopped and displayed on the plurality of active lines as the stop identification information after the temporary stop display;
  When the stop identification information that is definitely displayed on any active line and includes a combination of a plurality of identification information is in a predetermined mode, it is advantageous for the player from the normal gaming state to the normal gaming state. Special game execution control means for shifting to a special game state;
With
  The identification information display content determination means is in a reach state in which a part of the combination that becomes the predetermined mode is established in any one of the effective lines when all of the identification information strings are temporarily stopped and displayed in one row. Reach variation mode can be selected
In a pachinko machine configured as follows,
  When the identification information display content determination means selects the reach variation mode as the variation mode of the identification information, the identification information display content determination unit, when temporarily displaying the identification information on one or a plurality of the plurality of effective lines, After executing the display in which the size of certain identification information is changed, the certain identification information whose size has been changed is temporarily displayed on the one or more lines, and as a result, the certain identification information whose size has been changed. Can be determined an identification information size change variation aspect that can change the number of valid lines that may form the predetermined aspect including a part of the combination,
  The identification information display control means changes the size of the identification information when the identification information display content determination means determines an identification information size change variation mode.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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