JP5489251B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can accurately reflect a player's preference based on past game histories and reflect the preference in a design.

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

Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from various types, how to devise and give high interest to the overall production including the variation of the above-mentioned symbols The focus is on what to do. As one of them, a method for changing the decorative symbol arrangement or the decorative symbol itself based on the player's operation has been proposed. Specifically, (1) By a player's operation, the reel arrangement (decoration symbol arrangement) in the reel arrangement (decoration symbol arrangement) is changed to a reel arrangement in which a plurality of specific symbols (for example, probability variation symbols) exist, and a transition to a special game is expected. A method of changing the degree (probability change symbol ratio) (see Patent Document 1), (2) A method of changing the probability change symbol ratio by changing the non-probability change symbol to the probability change symbol according to the timing of the player's button operation ( Patent Document 2).
JP2003-310938 JP 2006-158723 A

  As described above, when the above-described method is adopted, it is possible to change (change) the decorative symbol arrangement or the decorative symbol itself by the player's operation. However, in any of the above methods, the change (change) of the decorative design or the like is basically made only by taking into consideration the profitability (expectation expected to jackpot, expected change probability), and the player The taste is not changed (changed). Furthermore, these changes are limited to the time of the change when the operation is performed. Here, when such a change is executed, it can be configured not only at the time of the change but also after the next change. If maintained, the actual profitability probability and the apparent profitability probability are in a state of deviating over a long period of time, which leads to confusion for the player. Therefore, the present invention, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of displaying an effect design such as a decorative design, extracts the player's preference from the past game history and morphs the preference into a natural form, It is an object of the present invention to provide a means for improving the fun of a game without causing the player to be confused even if the effect that the preference is embodied is maintained over a long-term symbol variation.

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of variably displaying and stopping identification information (decorative symbols);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening (special figure start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining fluctuation content and stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the random number;
The identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141) according to the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (illustration display content determination unit 2153a-1). Then, identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) for controlling to display the stop identification information on the identification information display section (drawing display section 2141),
In a situation where the stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) is in a predetermined mode, a special game control means for executing a special game for changing the variable winning opening (large winning opening 2120) from the closed state to the open state. (Special game control means 1170)
At least a part of the identification information that can be displayed on the identification information display unit (drawing display unit 2141) is special identification information that is identification information (decorative symbol) formed by any one of a plurality of characters. In the constructed pachinko machine,
The pachinko machine is
Character designation means (operation button 5000) for designating one character among the plurality of characters that can be operated by a player;
Identification information display variable means (decorative symbol arrangement information changing means) that can change the special identification information from the first display to the second display different from the first display when the character is designated by the character designation means (operation button 5000). 2153f-2)
The identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) has been changed to the second display by the identification information display variable means (decorative symbol arrangement information change means 2153f-2) regarding the special identification information. Thereafter, in the case of the variable display and the stop identification information display of the new identification information (decorative pattern), the identification information is controlled to be displayed in the second display.
Preliminary information suggesting the possibility of transition to special games can be output in conjunction with the change display of the identification information. When outputting the preliminary information, the content of the preliminary information is determined based on the specified character. This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by being configured to be able to.
In addition, although another aspect is listed below, it supplements that it can implement without being limited to this at all.
According to the present aspect (2), the identification information (decoration symbol) embodied by the character includes an identification image for distinguishing the identification information (decoration symbol) from other identification information (decoration symbol) and the identification image. This is character combination identification information composed of an identification image and a corresponding character image.
According to another aspect (3), the identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2153a-1) is configured such that the identification information formed by the character changes from the first display mode to the second display mode. If it has changed, based on the changed fact, the variation mode and / or stop identification information of the identification information (decorative symbol) is determined.
In this separate aspect (4), the pachinko gaming machine
Before starting the change of the identification information (decoration symbol), a specific game transition determining means (specific game control means) for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game state that is easy to shift to the special game as compared with the normal game state 1180)
When the transition to the specific game state is determined by the specific game transition determining means (specific game control means 1180), the transition to the special game is completed when the change of the special symbol is finished, and the special game is Specific game transition control means (specific game control means 1180) for executing the transition control to the specific game state on the condition of satisfaction after completion)
In addition,
The identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2153a-1), when the transition to the specific game state is determined by the specific game transition determination means (specific game control means 1180), As the predetermined mode of the stop identification information, the one including the identification information changed to the second display mode is selected.
In this separate aspect (5), the pachinko gaming machine
Character specification for controlling switching between a specifiable mode in which a character can be specified by the character specifying means (operation button 5000) and a non-specifiable mode in which a character cannot be specified by the character specifying means (operation button 5000). Mode switching control means (character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1)
It has further.
In another aspect (6), for at least one character, at least one element selected from the appearance, pattern and color is different from the first display aspect and the second display aspect. It is configured to change the display mode,
The identification information display mode variable means (decorative symbol arrangement information change means 2153f-2) is a character related to the character temporarily stored in the character designation number information management means (favorability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4). Based on the specified number of times, the display mode of the character combination identification information relating to the character can be changed stepwise from the first display mode to the second display mode through the one or more intermediate display modes.

  According to the present invention (1), there is an effect that the effect that the player's preference is realized can be maintained over a long-term symbol variation.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, “entering a ball” is a concept including everything that can cause a player to have some profit state, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. “Character” is not limited to a character in a narrow sense, but is a concept that includes characters, symbols, or combinations thereof. “Identification information formed by a character” is a concept including identification information composed only of a character in addition to identification information obtained by combining an identification image and a character image. The “identification image” of “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually distinguishable from other identification information, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like. The “first display mode”, “second display mode”, and “progressive display mode” may be a still image or a moving image. The “identification information” is typically a decorative symbol, but may be a symbol managed on the main control board side such as a special symbol as long as it has an effect role. Note that the identification information may include not only a plurality of character combination identification information but also identification information that is not combined with a character, a blank symbol, and the like. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Game content determination random number” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining whether or not to give a notice based on the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information). The term “based on” in “based on the number of times of character designation” is a concept including all of the number of times of character designation, such as the number of times of character designation itself and the order of the number of times of character designation. The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, Pachinko machines such as ordinary machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function) It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to other game machines such as sparrow ball game machines and arrange balls. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending 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. Further, an operation button (decision button) 5000 that can be pressed by the player is installed on the left side of the upper plate.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

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

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

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of fluctuations of special symbols that are not executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed by nine types of numbers “1” to “9” and a loss “−”.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a game peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. ing. In addition, although not shown, it is also electrically connected to various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), speakers 114, and the like. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the 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 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information etc., and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various winning holes. have.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game open / close control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to in relation to the main game and the auxiliary game And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 makes a decision to shift to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is a special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing a big hit lottery with respect to a special symbol, and a special figure referred to when performing a small hit lottery with respect to a special symbol. And a small bonus lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 includes display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, operation information receiving means 2152 for receiving an operation signal from the operation button 5000, Display control means 2153 for performing effect display control on the effect display device 2140 based on the information from the main control device 1000 side. 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 operation information receiving unit 2152 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2152a for temporarily storing an operation signal from the operation button 5000. Note that the operation signal (information) temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2152a is also referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below, as in the case of the symbol information.

  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 control related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, the notice display control means 2153c that controls the display control related to the notice on the effect display device 2140, and the effect In this case, the display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the effect, confirmation of the player's preference for each of a plurality of characters, data management, and change of the decorative symbol arrangement based on the preference And a favorability confirmation / management / execution means 2153f for controlling the operation. Here, “favorability” in the present specification indicates the degree of preference of the player with respect to the character, and the favorability of a certain character is determined based on the number of times the character is designated by the player.

  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. Means 2153a-2 and decoration symbol arrangement information storage means 2153a-3 for storing data relating to the decoration symbol arrangement (various object data, moving image data, initial information of the decoration symbol arrangement, etc.). . Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 is a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and attribute information and characters regarding the decorative symbol. And decorative pattern arrangement information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2 temporarily stored for each decorative pattern.

Here, Table 1 is an example of the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1. As can be seen from Table 1, the table (uppermost part) is a table for determining whether or not to execute a character appearance effect described later and a character step-up effect described later according to the change. The second table is a table that is referred to when drawing a character to be selected when the character appearance effect is determined. The third table is a table that is referred to when drawing a character to be selected when a character step-up effect is determined.

Table 2 is an example of the decorative symbol array information temporary storage unit 2153a-1-2. The temporary storage means temporarily stores (1) the form of the decorative symbol and (2) the attribute (whether or not it is a probable variable symbol) for each of the decorative symbols “1” to “9”. Note that “◯” in the “attribute (probability variation)” column indicates that the symbol is a probability variation symbol. As will be described later, this information is updated according to the player's designated number of times and rank. As described above, the present invention is characteristic in that the decorative design changes depending on the player's preference.

  Here, when determining the variation pattern and stop symbol of the decorative symbol, how the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 and the decorative symbol arrangement information temporary storage unit 2153a-1-2 are used. It will be described in detail. Basically, when deciding the variation pattern and stop pattern of the decorative design, the basic framework of the variation mode (what kind of effect is executed) is determined by referring to the drawing variation content determination lottery table. The symbols and stop symbols involved in the variation mode are determined with reference to the decorative symbol array information temporary storage unit 2153a-1-2. Specifically, for example, when information on the probability variation per win that is won in a long variation time is transmitted from the main side, first, referring to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1, the variation time The contents of the production are determined by lottery from the corresponding variation modes. In this case, for example, even if the character step-up effect is selected, it is not determined until what character the step-up effect is executed. Next, with reference to the decorative symbol array information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2, it is determined by lottery which character is used in the production and what kind of stop symbol is used. In this case, since the character of the higher form (first form <second form <third form) is preferentially selected, the character E which is the third form is easily selected. In addition, since the attribute information from the main side is per probability variation, it is possible to use the character E according to the third form, which is a probability variation symbol, as the reach symbol and the stop symbol. Therefore, in this case, the character step-up effect of the character E is selected as the variation mode, and the possibility that the jackpot symbol that is the same as the character E is selected is relatively high. In the best mode, the character appearance effect and the character step-up effect in which the character appears are configured such that effects of the same time (same scale) exist for all characters. However, you may comprise so that there may exist the production of a different time for every character. In this case, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decoration symbol arrangement information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2 to acquire character form information and / or attribute information, and then changes the decoration symbol. The mode will be determined.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and Table 3, the decorative symbol arrangement which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention will be described. The decorative symbol array in the best mode is composed of decorative symbols “1” to “9” {see FIG. 4 (1)}. The decorative symbol is arranged in the frame image that functions to determine the extension of the symbol, a numeric image (“1” to “9”) for distinguishing the symbol from other symbols, and the frame image. And a character image (“Character A” to “Character I”) having a function of distinguishing from other symbols in the same manner as a numerical image {see FIG. 4 (2)}. Here, the decorative symbols whose numbers are painted black are so-called probabilistic symbols. The character (image) corresponds to a character appearing at the time of the character appearance effect or the character step-up effect. Each decorative symbol has first to third modes that have different appearances and attributes (the game state after the end of the special game related to the symbol), and the shape changes depending on the preference {see FIG. 5 }. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 5, the symbol changed to the third form is a probable variation symbol. In addition, the process in which a decoration design changes according to liking will be described later. Here, Table 3 is a table (an example of the decorative symbol arrangement information storage unit 2153a-3) showing the initial information of the decorative symbol arrangement. As can be seen from Table 3, in the initial state, the decorative symbol “7” is the third form, the other symbols are the first form, and “3” and “7” are the probability variation symbols. In this best mode, the frame image is arranged on the character image. However, the frame image may not be present and the character image itself may be exposed. Furthermore, in this best mode, “7” is configured to be the third mode in the initial state (for example, immediately after power-on / reset). For example, a randomly determined symbol is configured to be the third mode. Also good. Further, in this best mode, each decorative design has three types with different appearances and attributes. However, it may have two or ten types, or different types of configurations depending on the decorative design. Good. If comprised in this way, when the difficulty level which changes to a 3rd form will change for every design, it will become easy to make a player understand this effectively. Further, in this best mode, the decoration pattern and the character correspond to each other on a one-to-one basis. For example, the number of characters is “5” of “Character A” to “Character E”, “Character A”, decorative symbols “3” and “Character B”, decorative symbols “5” and “Character C”,... Furthermore, the decoration symbol and the character may be in many-to-one correspondence (for example, “1”, “2”, and “Character A” of the decoration symbol).

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

  Next, the notice display control means 2153c and the notice display enable / disable judging means 2153c-1 for judging whether or not the condition for displaying the notice is satisfied, and the notice object image storage storing the notice object image data. And means 2153c-2. Here, the notice display availability determination unit 2153c-1 further includes a notice display availability determination reference table 2153c-1-1 that is referred to when determining the availability of the notice display or determining the contents of the notice display.

Here, Table 4 is an example of the reference table 2153c-1-1 for determining whether or not to notify. Here, the related character notice related to the table is an effect in which the characters appear in groups while the decorative design fluctuates. Here, in the character advance notice availability determination reference table 2153c-1-1, the higher the expectation of jackpot, the higher the character temporarily stored in the preference-related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, which will be described later, is selected. It is configured to be.

  Next, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f and the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 that manages all the control relating to the character selection effect mode, and the decorative symbol array information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2 at a predetermined timing. And a decorative symbol arrangement information changing means 2153f-2 for changing the decorative symbol arrangement information based on the likability, and an appearance character determination lottery table which is referred to when determining characters appearing in the character appearance notice 2153f-3, and a favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 for managing the designated number of characters and the rank (rank) for each character. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order.

  First, before describing the character effect selection mode control means 2153f, the character selection effect mode, which is one of the characteristic elements of the present invention, will be described. This mode is a mode in which a player can designate one character from among a plurality of characters related to decorative designs and effects, and is a mode in which a player stays over a plurality of variations when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, based on the designated number of characters designated during the mode and the rank of the designated number of times, the form and attribute of the decorative design, and the variation pattern of the decorative design (such as a character to appear) are determined.

  Here, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 and the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 for determining whether or not to shift to the character selection effect mode, and the effect in the character selection effect mode. And character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 for controlling the display, and further, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 is used by the player from a plurality of characters. It has a timer 2153f-1-2-1 for managing the time during which one character can be specified.

  Next, the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 is configured such that the higher the expectation degree of the jackpot, the higher the character temporarily stored in the preference-related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 described later is selected. Has been. For example, as a notice with a very high expectation degree of jackpot, there can be an effect in which characters appear in groups while the decorative symbols are changing.

Next, the likability related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 will be described. Here, Table 5 shows an example of the preference-related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. As can be seen from the table, for each of the nine types of characters (A to I), designated number information and ranking information ranked based on the designated number are temporarily stored. The specified number of times and rank are the main parameters when determining the form and attributes (probability variation and non-probability variation) of the decorative symbol. As for the rank, in this example, when the designated number is the same, the rank of the character that has reached the designated number is ranked higher. Also, under special circumstances as described below (within a predetermined number of times after the designated number is reset), the designated number may not necessarily be reflected in the ranking. In any case, how to rank is not a point of the present invention, and the ranking may be executed in any form.

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the common figure content determination means 1142 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1142 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game) based on the gaming state. Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal figure content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the release timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games, 0. 0 for normal games) based on the gaming state. Set for 5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110 and stores the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (special symbol display processing 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 15 is a main flowchart 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 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a character selection effect mode transition determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice display control process described later. Next, in step 6700, effect display control means 2150 executes a character selection effect mode display control process described later. Next, in step 6800, the effect display control means 2150 executes character preference control processing described later. Next, in step 6900, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol arrangement changing process to be 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. 16 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol design display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Here, in the case of Yes in step 6102, the variation mode determination process is executed from the following step 6104 to step 6114, and the stop symbol determination process is executed in step 6116. However, the present invention is not limited to this order, and the stop pattern may be determined first, and then the variation mode may be determined. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order.

  First, the variation mode determination process will be described. First, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 draws a drawing variation content determination lottery table based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to 2153a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 determines whether or not the determined variation mode is a character appearance effect. If Yes in step 6106, in step 6108, the drawing display content determination unit 2153a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not the variation is per probability variation. In the case of Yes in step 6108, in step 6110, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol arrangement information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2, and whether or not the character with the highest rank is a probable variation symbol. Determine whether. Here, in this best mode, this “highest ranked character” is determined in the form of a character (first form <second form <third form). However, the parameter is not limited as long as it reflects the player's preference, and may be determined by the number of times the character is designated with reference to the preference-related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. Furthermore, when there is a character with the same score, there is no particular limitation as to which criterion should be prioritized or whether the lottery is to be completely selected. In the case of Yes in step 6110, in step 6112, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 ranks highest as the character in the character appearance effect (that is, the character combination decoration pattern that becomes the reach symbol of the effect). A high character is set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (“Character E” in the example of Table 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6110, in step 6114, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 refers to the decorative symbol arrangement information temporary storage means 2153a-1-2, and the attribute is a non-probable variable symbol. The character with the highest rank is set in the production display related information temporary storage means 2153d (“Character A” or “Character F” in the example of Table 2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6108, that is, in the case where the change is a loss or the change is a non-probable change, the process proceeds to step 6112. The variation mode determination process is thus completed.

Next, stop symbol determination processing is executed in step 6116. Specifically, the figure display content determination means 2153a-1 includes the symbol information (presence / absence information, probability variation presence / absence information) from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, Based on the variation mode information and the character rank information determined in the process, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined. In this case, in this best mode, (1) when non-reach, a character with a high rank as much as possible (exactly, a character combination decoration figure that characterizes the character) is displayed, and (2) when reach, rank The hit reliability of a character with a high reach is generally higher than the hit reliability of a reach with another character. (3) When winning, the winning symbol of a character with a higher rank is displayed with another character. The profit status is generally higher than the winning symbol {When determining the stop symbol, if the success / failure information is winning, the content of the special game based on the winning (small, medium, large) and / or Or, depending on the level of profit status given to the player, such as whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability-changing game) afterwards, Determining whether a decoration pattern and stop symbols}, is configured. Specifically, with regard to (1), for example, when stopping with a complete loss symbol, at least one of the three stop symbols is displayed with a high-ranking character. Further, in the case of the lose reach symbol, a character with a high rank is displayed for the symbol which does not become the reach mode (the reach symbol has already been determined in step 6112 or step 6114). Regarding (2), for example, when a variation mode with high reliability is selected, a stop pattern that is reached by a character with a high rank is determined, and on the contrary, a variation mode with low reliability is selected. In case of failure, a stop pattern that will reach a low-ranking character is determined. Furthermore, with regard to (3), for example, in the case of a symbol per probability variation, for example, even if there is a symbol (for example, 7) in which the probability variation is fixed, a character symbol with a higher rank is displayed in preference to this. Like that. In addition, it is possible to simply display a decorative pattern related to a character with a high rank in the case of winning, and not to display a decorative pattern related to a character with a high rank in the case of a loss (for example, the same 444 assortment). Even if it is a decorative pattern of, it is “winning” when a high-ranking character is displayed, and “lost” when a high-ranking character is not displayed. Further, the following table may be used.

  Then, after determining the variation pattern and stop pattern of the decorative symbol as described above, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a sets the symbol content determination flag in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Turn on and proceed to the next process (character selection effect mode transition determination process 6300). In the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (character selection effect mode transition determination process 6300).

  It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (ie, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode (ie, 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.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the character selection effect mode transition determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 refers to the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 turns off the symbol content determination flag in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6306, the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and determines whether or not the character selection effect mode flag is off. Determine. Here, the character selection effect mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the user is currently staying in the character selection effect mode. When the character selection effect mode flag is on, the character selection effect mode flag indicates that the user is staying in the mode. In the case of Yes in step 6306, in step 6308, the character selection effect mode transition determining means 2153f-1-1 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the character selection effect mode. Next, in step 6310, the character selection effect mode transition determining means 2153f-1-1 determines whether or not the lottery is won, that is, whether or not the character selection effect mode is shifted to the character change. In the case of Yes in step 6310, in step 6312, the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 turns on the character selection effect mode flag in the flag area of the preference related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. Next, in step 6314, the character selection effect mode transition determination unit 2153f-1-1 sets a predetermined value (for example, “character selection effect mode number counter value”) in the preference related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. 10 ") is set. In step 6316, the character selection effect mode transition determination means 2153f-1-1 turns on the character selection effect mode transition determination processing end flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and The process proceeds to the notice content determination process 6400. In the case of No in step 6302, the process proceeds to the next process (notice content determination process 6400), and in the case of No in steps 6306 and 6310, the process proceeds to step 6316.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the notice content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the notice display permission determination unit 2153c-1 refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4, and determines whether or not the character selection effect mode transition determination processing end flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 6402, in Step 6404, the notice display availability determination unit 2153c-1 turns off the character selection effect mode transition determination processing end flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. Next, in step 6406, the notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 acquires a lottery random number for notice. Next, at step 6408, the notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the notice is available by referring to the notice display availability determination reference table 2153c-1-1. The contents are determined, and these pieces of information are set in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6410, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the notice is determined in step 6408. In the case of Yes in step 6410, in step 6412, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the notice determination flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6414, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the notice determined in step 6408 is a character appearance notice. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the favorability confirmation / management / execution means 2153f acquires a random number for lottery and refers to the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 based on the random number. The character appearing in the character appearance notice is determined in the notice. Then, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f sets information related to the appearing character in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6418, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the notice availability determination flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). To do. In addition, also when it is No at step 6402 and step 6404, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Further, if No in Step 6410 and Step 6414, the process proceeds to Step 6418.

  FIG. 19 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 symbol related information area 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 notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the notice availability determination flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decoration symbol display control means 2153a turns on the symbol changing flag in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and also notice related information. Turn off the advance notice decision flag in the area. 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 in accordance with the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  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 determined content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. In step 6234, the decorative symbol display control unit 2153a turns off the symbol changing flag in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d.

  Next, in steps 6236 to 6244, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 executes a process (end determination / execution process) related to the character selection effect mode. Specifically, first, in step 6236, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and whether or not the character selection effect mode flag is on. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6236, in step 6238, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 turns off the character selection effect mode display control process end flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. . Next, in step 6240, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 subtracts “1” from the M value of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. Next, in step 6242, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 refers to the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and determines whether or not the M value is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 6242, in step 6244, the character selection effect mode control means 2153f-1 turns off the character selection effect mode flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and performs the following processing ( The process proceeds to the advance notice control process 6600).

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6230. If NO in step 6204, step 6230, step 6236, and step 6242, the process proceeds to the next process (notice display control process 6600).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the notice display control process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the notice display flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is off. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the notice availability determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6606, in step 6608, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the notice availability determination flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6610, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the notice determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6610, in step 6612 and step 6614, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the notice display flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and turns off the notice determination flag. To do. In step 6616, the notice display control means 2153c executes the notice display set in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140, and performs the next process (character selection effect). The process proceeds to mode display control processing 6700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, that is, when the symbol has not changed, in step 6618, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and displays the notice display flag. It is determined whether or not is on. In the case of Yes in step 6618, in step 6620, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the notice display flag in the notice related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next process (character selection effect mode display control). Move to processing 6700). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6618, the process proceeds to the next process (character selection effect mode display control process 6700). In the case of No in step 6604, step 6606, and step 6610, the process proceeds to the next process (character selection effect mode display control process 6700).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the character selection effect mode display control 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 character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and the character selection effect mode flag is ON. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the flag area of the preference related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and the character selection effect mode display control process ends. It is determined whether or not the flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6706, in step 6708, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the flag area of the preference related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and the character selection continuation flag is off. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6708, in step 6710, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 turns on the character selection continuation flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. Next, in step 6714, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 starts a timer 2153f-1-2-1. Next, in step 6716, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 displays on the effect display device 2140 to prompt the player to select a favorite character from the characters (FIG. 6). 25). Next, in step 6718, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2152a, and whether or not there has been a button operation from the player to the effect that one of the characters has been selected. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6718, in step 6719, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 turns on the character selection flag in the flag area of the preference-related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 and Information on the selected character is temporarily stored in the sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. Here, the character selection flag is a flag indicating whether or not any character is selected within a predetermined time. When the character selection flag is on, it means that any character is selected within a predetermined time. If the flag is off, the preference ranking does not fluctuate, and therefore the character preference control process and the decorative symbol arrangement information change control process described later are not executed. Next, at step 6720, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 changes the display so that only the character designated by the cursor becomes brighter, and displays the lines related to the character (see FIG. 26). . Next, in step 6722 and step 6724, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 turns off the character selection continuation flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 and selects the character. The effect mode display control process end flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (character preference control process 6800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6718, that is, when there is no button operation, in step 6726, the character selection effect mode display control means 2153f-1-2 refers to the timer 2153f-1-2-1 and has timed up. It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 6726, the process proceeds to step 6722.

  If NO in step 6702, step 6704, step 6706, and step 6726, the process proceeds to the next process (character preference control process 6800). If NO in step 6708, the process proceeds to step 6718. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the character preference control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. Here, in the case where one character is selected from a plurality of characters during the character selection effect, the processing is performed for updating / clearing the counter value related to the character, updating the preference rank, etc. It is processing. Specifically, first, at step 6802, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 to determine whether or not the character selection flag is on. judge. In the case of No in step 6802, that is, when a character is not selected during the character selection effect (within a predetermined time), it is not necessary to update the counter value or the favorableness rank, so the next processing ( The display shifts to the special game display control processing 6500).

  On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 6802, that is, when one character is selected (within a predetermined time) during the character selection effect, in step 6803, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f selects the favorableness related information. The character selection flag in the flag area of temporary storage means 2153f-4 is turned off. Next, in step 6804, the favourite confirmation / management / execution means 2153f accesses the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area of the likability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and designates the selected character count. Is incremented by "1". Next, in step 6806, the favourite confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area (designation count column) of the likability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 to determine all the characters. The rank is updated after comparing the specified number of times. Next, in step 6808, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area (rank column) of the positive sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 again and counts up this time. Based on the processing, it is determined whether or not the character rank (ranking) has been changed. In the case of Yes in step 6808, in step 6809, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution unit 2153f turns on the character favorableness update flag in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the decorative symbol arrangement information change control process 6900). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6808, that is, when the character rank (ranking) has been changed based on the current count-up process, in step 6810, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f clears the previous zero clear. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) has elapsed. Note that this processing is executed in order to avoid inconvenience caused by clearing to zero, which will be described in detail later. If YES in step 6810, then in step 6812, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f displays the number of times of designation in the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. Clear to zero and go to Step 6809. If NO in step 6802, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol arrangement information change control process 6900). If NO in step 6810, the process proceeds to step 6809. Here, in this best mode, when one character is selected from a plurality of characters, it is configured to always count up “1”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the one character is selected. Thereafter, a quiz related to the character may be given, and “1” may be counted up if the answer is correct, and “1” may be counted down if the answer is incorrect.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol arrangement information change control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. This process is a process of changing the decorative symbol arrangement information based on the character's favorability (specified number of times). Specifically, first, in step 6902, the decorative symbol arrangement information changing unit 2153f-2 refers to the flag area of the preference related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 and determines whether or not the character preference update flag is on. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the decorative symbol arrangement information changing unit 2153f-2 turns off the character preference update flag in the flag area of the preference related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4. Next, in step 6906, the decorative symbol arrangement information changing unit 2153f-2 executes a decorative symbol arrangement information changing process which is a characteristic process of the present invention. Specifically, first, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the rank column of the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area of the favorableness related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and then the decorative symbol array. The temporary information storage means 2153a-1-2 is accessed, and the process of changing the design of the decorative symbol related to the character with the first rank to the third format and changing the design to the probability variation design is performed. For example, when the rank is changed, first, the decorative symbol related to the character whose rank is ranked first is changed from the first form (or the second form) to the third form, and the design is not a probable design. If this happens, the symbol is changed to a probabilistic symbol. Then, the decorative symbol related to the character whose rank is not the first is changed from the third form to the second form {or the first form (determined based on the designated number of times as will be described later)}, and the design is originally changed. If the symbol is not a symbol (other than “3” or “7”), the symbol is changed from a probability variable symbol to a non-probable variable symbol. Next, the favorability confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the designated number field of the character designation count / rank information temporary storage area of the preference related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and then temporarily stores the decorative symbol arrangement information. The means 2153a-1-2 is accessed, and a process of changing the form of the decorative symbol relating to the character whose designated number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) to the second form is performed. For example, when there is a character whose designated number reaches 10 times in the character selection effect, the decorative design related to the character is changed from the first form to the second form. And after performing the said decoration symbol arrangement | sequence information change process, it transfers to the following process (special game display control process 6500). Even in the case of No in step 6902, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500). Here, in this best mode, there is only one decorative design that can be changed to the third form. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of decorative designs can be changed to the third form. May be. Further, in this best mode, when the designated number of times and the rank of the character are updated, the update is reflected from the next change, but may be configured to be reflected from the change.

  FIG. 24 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 special game related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the special game 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 in-progress flag in the special game related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and the effect display device 2140. The jackpot start display is done above. Next, in Step 6518, the display control means 2153 refers to the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and grasps the character that is currently ranked first. Then, the display control unit 2153 displays an image or a moving image related to the character on the effect display device 2140 and outputs music corresponding to the character from the speaker 114. Further, in step 6510, the display control means 2153 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side. 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 game flag in the special game related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100). To do. 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, the characteristic action (character selection effect) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. First, when the decorative design starts to change on the drawing display unit 2141 in the effect display device 2140, nine types of characters are displayed at the bottom of the drawing display unit 2141 as shown in FIG. A designated object (finger object) that repeatedly moves in the left-right direction is variably displayed along with a message “Please press at your favorite character” above the nine types of characters. When the player presses the operation button 5000 in a timely manner when the designated object (finger object) arrives at the position of the desired character within a predetermined time (for example, within 5 seconds from the start of decorative symbol variation). The selection of the character is confirmed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26, all the characters not selected are displayed darkly, only the selected character (character E) is displayed brightly, and a message from the character is displayed. The content of this message is preferably different for each character from the viewpoint of giving each character individuality. This message can also correspond to the expected degree of jackpot. For example, in the situation where the jackpot is determined internally, the message “Large hit!” Is displayed or the reliability level is set internally. In a situation where it is determined to display a high fluctuation mode (for example, super reach), a message “Intense heat!” Is displayed.

  Next, a case will be described in which the player continues to execute the character designating operation for medium and long periods. As described in detail in the item of control processing, when the player designates a character, the designated number is stored for each character. For example, Table 5 shows the designated number of each character over the past 100 times (stored data in the character designated number management means). At the time shown in the figure, the first place of the designated number is the character E, which is 14 times different from the second place character F. This order is an important parameter for determining the form and attribute of the decorative symbol (probability variation and non-probability variation), the variation pattern of the decoration symbol, the advance notice of the jackpot and reach variation pattern, the effect during the jackpot, and the like.

  Next, the characteristic action (decorative symbol arrangement information changing process) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, (1) shows that the designated number of characters D has reached 10 times, and the decorative symbol related to the character is changed from the first form to the second form, and (2) shows that the rank of the character D is It shows the appearance that the decoration symbol relating to the character is changed from the second form to the third form, respectively. Hereinafter, each aspect will be described.

  First, the mode (1) will be described. First, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the decoration pattern starts to change on the effect display device 2140 {see (1) above}. Since the character No. 1 ranked at this time is “Character E”, the symbol “5”, which is a decorative symbol related to Character E, is in the third form, and the symbol is a probable variation. ing. Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a display prompting the user to select a character is displayed (see FIG. 25). Then, when the character D is selected, the designated number of the character D has reached 10 times, so the symbol “4”, which is the decorative symbol related to the character, is changed from the first form to the second form {(1) See below}.

  Next, the mode (2) will be described. First, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the decorative design starts to change on the effect display device 2140 {see (2) above}. Since the character No. 1 ranked at this time is “Character E”, the symbol “5”, which is a decorative symbol related to Character E, is in the third form, and the symbol is a probable variation. ing. At this time, since the designated number of characters D has exceeded 10 times, “4”, which is a decorative symbol related to character D, is in the second form. Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a display prompting the user to select a character is displayed (see FIG. 25). When the character D is selected, the number of times the character D is specified exceeds the number of times the character E is specified. Therefore, the decorative pattern “4” related to the character is changed from the second form to the third form. “5”, which is a decorative symbol related to the character E of the first rank in the previous rank, is changed from the third form to the second form {see (2) lower row}. Note that the decorative symbol “5” is a symbol that is not a probability variation symbol in the initial state, and is therefore changed from a probability variation symbol to a non-probability variation symbol (see Table 3).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a description will be given of changes in the rank of the designated number of characters due to the operation result of the operation button 5000 by the player. First, at the time shown in FIG. 28 (1), the designated number of characters E is overwhelmingly larger than that of other characters. That is, the current player's favorite character is E. In such a situation, it is assumed that the character D is changed to another player who is a favorite.

  After changing the player, the new player selects the character D when the decorative design changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (2), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 9). Note that the number of characters B and the number of characters D is the same at this time, but in this example, the order is not changed when the numbers are the same. However, when the number becomes the same, these characters may be ranked in the same order, or the order of the characters that have become the same number later may be increased.

  Next, the new player selects the character D again when the next decoration symbol changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (3-1), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 10). As a result, since the designated number of characters D is larger than the designated number of characters B, the order of character D is changed from “6th” to “5th” as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the order of character B goes down from “5th” to “6th”. As a result of the change in the character order as described above, as shown in FIG. 28 (3-3), the character order data is cleared to zero while maintaining the character order data.

  Under such circumstances, the new player selects character D again when the next decorative symbol changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (4-1), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 1). Here, since the designated number of characters other than the character D is “0”, the rank of the character D is “1st” as shown in FIG. 28 (4-2). In this example, the order of other characters with the specified number of times is set to be lowered from the previous order (up to the previous time, the first character E is second, the previous second character F is third) ,...) Is not limited to this, but may be simply ranked based on the designated number of times (for example, in the situation of FIG. 28 (4-2), all except character D are 2). Place}.

  Note that when the designated number is cleared to zero triggered by a change in rank, the rank change is likely to occur immediately after the zero is cleared. For example, if character A is designated after FIG. 28 (4-2), the rank of character A is changed from “5th” to “2nd”. Even in such a case, if the specified number of times is cleared on the assumption that the ranking has changed, there is a possibility that a stable ranking cannot be achieved indefinitely. Therefore, in this example, the number of designated times is not cleared to zero even if there is a change in rank until a predetermined number of times (for example, 20) is counted up after the change in rank. With this configuration, a rank that is stable to some extent is constructed as shown in FIG.

  According to this best mode, a plurality of characters that can be specified by the player are set, and the specified number of times of the plurality of characters is counted for each character and temporarily stored. It is possible to easily grasp the relative preference of the player simply by doing. Furthermore, according to this best mode, since it is configured to change the display mode of the identification information formed by the character from the first display mode to the second display mode for a character with a large number of designated times, Unlike the change in the conventional display mode in which the number of probable changes is changed, there is an effect that the effect that the player's preference is realized can be maintained over a long period of time without changing the player. In addition, according to the best mode, since the display mode of the identification information is changed based on the designated number of times, the character desired by the player can be set by appropriately setting the designated number of times satisfying the variable condition. As a result of being able to control the game time until the change to some extent, it also has the effect of contributing to long-time operation.

  Furthermore, since the identification information formed by the character is character combination identification information composed of an identification image for distinguishing the identification information from other identification information and a character image corresponding to the identification image, There is an effect that it is possible to enjoy the merit in image processing and data retention due to the fact that the image to be changed can be only the character image.

  Furthermore, when the identification information that the character has changed is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, the variation mode and / or stop identification information of the identification information is determined based on the changed fact. For example, when the specific character combination identification information changes, the variation mode occurrence frequency / reliability related to the specific character combination identification information is changed (for example, the specific character combination identification information Increase the reach occurrence frequency, increase the reach reliability of the specific character combination identification information), change the content / frequency of the stop identification information related to the specific character combination identification information (for example, In the case of a stop symbol, specific character combination identification information is frequently selected for at least one of the symbols constituting the lost stop symbol. Is as to), such an effect that can be provided an effect that combined more player's preference.

  Furthermore, when the game is shifted to the special game with the identification information changed to the second display mode, it is configured to shift to a specific game that is easier to shift to the special game than the normal game state. It is possible to reflect the relative superiority or inferiority of the game in the change of the gaming state.

  Furthermore, since it is configured so that any one of a plurality of characters can be specified only for a predetermined period, it is possible for the player to recognize that it is a period during which characters are more preferably specified. Has the effect of becoming. In addition, it is possible to add the specified number of times only for a predetermined period, so by setting the predetermined period appropriately, the game time until the player's desired character changes can be controlled to some extent, resulting in long operation It also has the effect of contributing to

  Furthermore, since the identification information formed by the character is configured to gradually change from the first display mode to the second display mode, the identification information easily changes to the second display mode and changes to the second display mode. It is easy for the player to understand the difficult identification mode (for example, it takes time until the second display mode is reached in the state of the first display mode, while the second display mode is already in the intermediate display mode. As a result, it is possible to efficiently provide the player with information on which character should be specified in order to quickly change to the second display mode. Play. In addition, since the display mode changes step by step, the game time until the player's desired character changes can be controlled to some extent by appropriately setting the number of steps and the number of times required to level up each step. As a result, there is an effect that it contributes to long-time operation.

  Note that when changing the display mode of the character design, even if the display mode of the character design on all reels (first reel, second reel, third reel) is not changed, a part (for example, the second) (Reel only) may be changed. Furthermore, the display form of the character design on a plurality of reels may be changed in stages according to the designated number of times (for example, when a certain character is specified 10 times, the display form of the character design of the first reel is displayed. When a certain character is designated 20 times, the display form of the character design of the second reel is also changed. When a certain character is designated 30 times, the display form of the character design of the third reel is changed. Change). Furthermore, even if it is the same character design, if the display mode is different, it may be positioned as a different symbol {for example, even if it is a winning design of 444, it is small when the second display mode is 0 When the number of the second display mode is one, the normal winning symbol, when the number is 2, sudden probability variation jackpot (no departure), when three, the probability variation jackpot (with departure) }. By adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to increase the number of variations in the appearance without changing the number of symbols that are variably displayed at once (the number of combinations of stop modes increases). And it becomes possible to make a player's interest turn to a final appearance by making a profit differ by combination.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of a decorative symbol arrangement in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an example of a decorative symbol arrangement in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a main flowchart 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 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. 8 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the character selection effect mode transition determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the notice content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 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. 20 is a flowchart of the notice display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the character selection effect mode display control processing 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 character preference control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of decorative symbol arrangement information change control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on an effect display device). FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on the effect display device). FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a screen display displayed on an effect display device). FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of a preference-related information temporary storage unit).

1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1170 Special game control means 1180 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Large prize opening 2141 Drawing display part 2153a Decoration symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153f-1 Character selection effect mode control means 2153f-2 Decoration symbol arrangement information change means 2153f-4 Favorability related information temporary storage means 5000 Operation button

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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 the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information,
According to the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination means, after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section, the identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information on the identification information display section;
In the situation where the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode, it has special game control means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state,
In a pachinko gaming machine configured such that at least part of the identification information that can be displayed on the identification information display unit is special identification information that is an identification information formed by any one of a plurality of characters.
Pachinko machines
Character designation means for designating one character among the plurality of characters that can be operated by a player;
When the character is designated by the character designation means, the identification information display variable means capable of changing the special identification information from the first display to a second display different from the first display,
The identification information display control means relates to the special identification information, when the identification information display variable means performs the change to the second display after the change to the second display, the identification information display control means Is controlled to be displayed in the second display,
Preliminary information suggesting the possibility of transition to special games can be output in conjunction with the change display of the identification information. When outputting the preliminary information, the content of the preliminary information is determined based on the specified character. A pachinko machine characterized by being configured to be able to perform.

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