JP5511101B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention acquires a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening, and as a result of the lottery based on the game content determination random number, it is possible to shift to a plurality of special games having different profit states for the player. Related to pachinko machines.

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

Here, in the conventional model, in order to make the winning ball payout history clear, depending on the type of winning symbol, the number of unit games during special game is changed, or the game state after the end of special game is high probability lottery state In order to change the profit state of the player according to the type of winning symbol, such as allocating to the low probability lottery state. And recently, a model that can take various forms of providing profits, combining a change in profit state during a special game and a change in profit state after the end of the special game, has appeared. Specifically, when the identification information is gathered at odd numbers such as “333” and “777”, the number of unit games in the special game (until 10 game balls are won or the opening of the big prize opening is 30). (15 seconds)) and the game state after the end of the special game is “high probability lottery state”, and when the identification information is evenly arranged in even numbers such as “222” and “444” The number of unit games in a game (until 10 game balls are won or until 30 seconds have passed for opening the big prize opening) is “15 times”, and the game state after the end of the special game is “low probability lottery state”. In addition, when a predetermined number such as “123” or “357” (so-called “sudden probability variation symbol”) is obtained, an extremely short special gaming state (for example, 0.8 seconds is opened and closed twice). After that, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the “high probability lottery state”.
JP-A-10-234945

An object of the present invention is to provide means capable of enhancing a player's high-probability lottery transition expectation.

  This aspect is
  Starting prize opening,
  An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening;
  Based on the game content determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information that is a stop mode of the identification information;
  Identification information display control means for displaying the stop identification information determined by the identification information display content determination means after the identification information is variably displayed;
  When the stop identification information of the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, a first special game that is advantageous to the player and can continue for a predetermined period of time is executed, and the stop identification information of the identification information is the predetermined information Special game transition determination execution means for executing a second special game that can be continued for a period shorter than the predetermined period related to the first special game when stopped in a specific mode different from the mode;
  With regard to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery, the transition from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state in the presence of a low probability lottery state and a high probability lottery state where the lottery probability is higher than the low probability lottery state Or, a means for controlling the transition from the high probability lottery state to the low probability lottery state, in which the probability variable game flag is turned off in the low probability lottery state, while the probability variable game flag is turned on in the high probability lottery state State transition control means and
Have
  The game state transition control means turns off the probability variation game flag before the execution of the first special game when the probability variation game flag is on, but does not become a high probability lottery state transition opportunity among the specific modes. If stopped, the second special game resulting from the stoppage of the specific mode is executed without changing the state of the probability variation game flag, and after the second special game is finished, the second special game is also executed. By maintaining the state of the probability variation game flag, the lottery probability related to the transition lottery of the special game in the game executed after the end of the second special game remains in the state before the execution of the second special game.
A pachinko machine configured as follows:
  After the end of the first special game, the information regarding whether the lottery state has transitioned to either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state is notified, while the information can be non-notified after the end of the second special game. The notification is configured so that information can be transmitted to the player by at least one of visual, auditory, or tactile sense.
This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.

According to this aspect, there is an effect that it is possible to increase a player's sense of expectation of high probability lottery transition.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the pachinko machine to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied is not limited at all as long as it is all models that can be shifted to the special gaming state, and not only the conventional first type gaming machine in the following best mode but also the third type or composite type. A machine or the like can also be an object of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, as the best mode of the present invention, the special game A is executed based on the symbol per probability variation and the normal symbol, while the special game B is executed based on the symbol per sudden probability variation and the small symbol, and the special game B ends. The first best mode in which the start winning opening is not easily opened (time-saving game state) and the game state is not notified for a predetermined period will be described first. Next, the special game A is executed based on the symbol per probability variation and the symbol per normal variation, while the special game B is executed based on the symbol per probability variation and the easy-open state symbol. First, the second best mode in which the game state is set in the easy release state and the game state is not notified for a predetermined period will be described. In the following best mode, a special game based on a symbol per probability variation and a special game based on a normal symbol (special game A), a special game based on a symbol per sudden variation and a special game based on a small bonus symbol (special game) The game B), the special game based on the symbol per sudden probability change, and the special game based on the easy-open state symbol (special game B) have the same contents, but they may be different from each other. For example, the special game based on the symbol per sudden fluctuation may be 3R, and the special game based on the small hit symbol may be 2R. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described first.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail. In this game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying special symbols and the like, and a decorative symbol and the like are displayed. An identification information display unit 14 including a decorative symbol display unit 14b and a normal symbol display unit 14c for displaying a normal symbol and the like, and a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball are attached, and a game ball can flow in. A start winning port 11 provided with a normal electric combination that can be changed into an “open state” in which a “normal state” and a game ball easily flow in, and a game ball that can be driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game A large winning opening 12 that can be changed to an “open state” that is easy to flow in and a “closed state” that is incapable of flowing in a game ball, and a normal symbol starting winning hole (gate) that allows the game ball to flow according to the change of the starting winning opening 11. ) 13 and any And out port 20 for discharging the hit ball did not won the prize hole outside the game area is provided. Furthermore, a handle 10 connected to a game ball launching device that can continuously or stepwise change the firing strength when launching a game ball to the game area is installed at the lower right of the front frame. Although not shown, a handle grip sensor 10a is attached to the handle 10. When the player grips the handle 10, the handle grip sensor 10a detects gripping, and the detected information is It is configured to be transmitted to the display control device 200 side.

  Further, an auto button 19 for setting that a highly reliable notice display that can be pressed by the player is automatically performed is provided on the left part of the upper plate. In addition, in the lower left part of the upper plate, the 3D background image displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b that can be pressed by the player in four directions, up, down, left, and right, moves forward, changes direction backward, changes direction left, or changes right A cross button 17 for changing the direction is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control device (main board) 100 that performs control directly related to the player's profits, and various kinds of decorative symbol display portions 14b that provide the game content with interest. A display control device (sub-board) 200 that controls the production, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout control device 50, and the like are provided on the back of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side). It has been.

  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 100 includes a start winning port 11, a large winning port 12, a normal symbol starting winning port 13, a special symbol display unit 14 a and a normal symbol display unit 14 c, a display control device 200, a prize, which are equipped with ordinary electric accessories. The ball payout device 50 and various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps) are electrically connected. Of the identification information display unit 14, a special symbol display unit 14a and a normal symbol display unit 14c are connected to the main control device 100 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining decorative symbol display unit 14b is a display control device to be described later. 200 to be able to transmit information. That is, the special symbol display unit 14 a and the normal symbol display unit 14 c are controlled by the main control device 100, and the decorative symbol display unit 14 b is controlled by the display control device 200. Hereinafter, each element of the main controller 100 will be described. The main control device (main control device) 100 includes a special game transition determining means 110 for performing various processes directly related to the special game transition determination, and a display process related to the change and stop of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a. Special symbol display control means 120 for performing, normal electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the ordinary electric accessory at the start winning opening 11, and the normal symbol display section 14c The normal symbol display control means 140 for performing the display processing related to the fluctuation and stop of the normal symbol above, and the current gaming state {for example, the state relating to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability A lottery state), a state related to the opening / closing of an ordinary electric accessory (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), and on / off statuses of various flags; A game state transition determination execution means 160 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination of which game state the current game state is shifted to, and various information necessary for the game including symbol information Is transmitted to the display control device 200 side, and the information transmission means 170 for transmitting the prize ball payout information to the prize ball payout control device 50 and whether or not a special game transition decision has been made are determined. A special game transition determination execution means 180 for executing a game, and a prize ball payout determination means 190 for determining whether or not various winning awards have been won and determining the number of prize balls based on the determination result. Yes. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the special game transition determining means 110 and the starting winning award winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not the winning winning opening 11 has been won, and a game content determining random number (winning random number, special symbol determining random number, variation mode determining) Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 for determining whether or not acquisition of a random number or the like is possible and acquiring the random number based on the determination result, and whether or not to temporarily store the random number acquired in a situation where symbol variation permission has not been granted. A hold information storage determination execution means 113 for determining and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is given, and a special symbol stop symbol based on the random number (particularly, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). And a symbol content determination means 114 for determining the variation mode (especially the variation time) of the special symbol based on the random numbers (particularly, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number). To have. Here, the hold information storage determination execution means 113 has hold information storage means 113a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order, which can store up to four. Furthermore, the symbol content determination means 114 has a symbol content determination reference table 114a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode. (Normal game → normal game state table 114a1, probability variation game → probability variation game state table 114a2, time shortening game → time reduction game state table 114a3).

  Next, the special symbol display control means 120 has symbol variation time management means 121 for managing the variation time of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 includes a timer 121a capable of setting a variation time associated with each symbol variation.

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 obtains a normal symbol winning random number and a normal symbol start winning prize winning judging means 131 for judging whether or not a game ball has flowed into the normal symbol starting prize opening 13. Random number acquisition determination execution means 132 for determining admissibility and acquiring the random number based on the determination result, and determining whether or not to temporarily store the random number acquired in a situation where the normal symbol variation permission is not down The holding information storage determination execution means 133 for holding the random number until the symbol change permission is given, and the symbol content determination means 134 for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the random number. Here, the hold information storage determination execution means 133 has hold information storage means 133a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order, which can store up to four. Furthermore, the symbol content determination means 134 has a symbol content determination reference table 134a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol, and the table 134a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state. (Probability variation game and time shortening game → normal symbol high probability lottery winning table 134a1, normal game → normal symbol low probability lottery winning table 134a2).

  Next, the normal symbol display control means 140 has normal symbol fluctuation time management means 141 for managing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 14c. Here, the normal symbol variation time management means 141 includes a timer 141a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the game state transition determination execution means 160 determines the transition of the state (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state) related to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery and performs the transition process based on the determination. A determination executing means 161, a normal electric accessory opening state transition determining means 162 that performs a transition determination of a state (easy open state, non-easy open state) related to opening / closing of the normal electric accessory and a transition process based on the determination; Special game content determination means 163 for determining which of the special game B to be transferred to game A or special game B is provided. Here, the ordinary electric accessory released state transition determining means 162 further includes a time-short count counter 162a capable of counting the number of symbol fluctuations.

  Next, the special game transition determination execution means 180 counts a timer 181 for measuring a time such as a unit game time of the special game, and a number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 12 during the unit game of the special game. A winning ball counter 182 and a round number counter 183 for counting the number of unit games in a special game are provided.

  Next, among the peripheral devices of the main control device 100, the display control device 200 switches the handle 10 having the handle grip sensor 10a for detecting whether or not the player is gripping the handle, and a 3D background image described later. One of the notices displayed in the cross button 17 and 3D background image (a total of five screens including the currently displayed screen and the four screens that may be displayed) that can be operated by the player. It is connected to an auto button 19 that can be pressed by the player and used to automatically transmit information to a background image on which a warning with a high reliability is displayed. Hereinafter, the display control apparatus 200 will be described in detail.

  Here, the display control device 200 receives various game information {for example, attributes of the stop symbol (for example, in the case of hit, miss, hit per probability change, normal hit, sudden hit probability change, small hit per Display information receiving means 210 for receiving information on a change mode (especially, a change time) of a symbol, a signal for notifying when a game state changes (for example, a special game start signal or an end signal)} , Game state {for example, state relating to lottery probability related to special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state), state related to opening / closing of ordinary electric character (easy open state, non-easy open state), Game state storage means 220 for temporarily storing a change state / design non-change state, special game state / non-special game state, etc., handle 10, cross button 17 and auto button Operation information receiving means 230 for receiving operation information from 9, decorative symbol display control means 240 for performing all processing relating to decorative symbol display on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and a decorative symbol display unit during a special game Display control means 250 during special game that controls display processing on 14b, symbol variation time management means 260 for managing the variation time for various symbol variations on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and on the decorative symbol display unit 14b The 3D background image display control means 270 that controls all processes related to the 3D background image displayed in the above, and the preview image display control that controls all processes related to the preview image displayed during the decorative symbol change on the decorative symbol display unit 14b Means 280 and game state notification control means 290 for performing all processing relating to the game state notification performed after the special game B is completed. . Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the decorative symbol display control unit 240 has a decorative symbol display content determination unit 241 for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side. Here, the decoration symbol display content determination means 241 further includes a variation content determination table 241a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol or variation mode of the decoration symbol.

  Next, the symbol variation time management means 260 further includes a timer 261 capable of measuring time. In particular, the timer 261 is referred to when performing 3D background image processing (determining whether processing is possible or not while referring to the symbol variation time) described later.

  Next, the 3D background image display control means 270 displays a background image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b based on stored information relating to a position and direction (see map in FIG. 21) described later and the operation of the cross button 17 by the player. 3D background image content determination means 271 for determining (for example, the central view of FIG. 22) and four types of background images (for example, 4 drawings on the top, bottom, left, and right other than the center of FIG. 22) and the latest information on 3D background 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution means 272 for temporarily storing and background image data storage means 273 in which various background images are stored. Here, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 is performed under the situation where the position / direction information temporary storage unit 272a for storing the current position and direction information and the background image change process are not permitted. And a button operation information temporary storage means 272b for temporarily storing operation information of the cross button 17 by the player.

  Next, the preview image display control means 280 displays a preview image for each of the background image displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b and the four types of background images associated therewith based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol. In addition to determining whether or not to perform the display, the display includes a preview image content determination unit 281 that determines the type of the preview image when displaying. Here, the preview image content determination means 281 further includes a preview image content determination table 281a that is referred to when determining whether or not to display the preview image and determining the preview image content.

  Next, the game state notification control unit 290 has a game state notification determination unit 291 that determines whether or not the notification condition is satisfied for the game state in which the notification has been reserved for a certain period after the end of the special game B. . Here, the game state notification determination means 291 is used when determining whether or not to notify before reaching the upper limit value of the non-notification frequency (10 times in this embodiment) when the game state is the normal game state. A gaming state notification determination table 291a and a notification counter 291b for counting the number of times the decorative symbol fluctuates after the special game B ends are provided.

  Next, an example of the flow of processing performed on the main control device 100 side in the processing according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the process in the best mode (including the process on the display control device 200 side), the process shifts to another process in the middle of a certain process (a situation where the process has not been completed), and after the other process is completed, If it is necessary to return to the middle of the process, for example, a flag is generated when shifting from the middle of the process to another process to ensure that the process returns to the middle after the other process is completed. There are steps such as However, it should be noted that there are processes in which such steps are omitted in order to avoid complication of the flowchart. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 100 determines whether or not to change the random number starting winning opening 11 based on the normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing 1000 related to the normal symbol winning random number (FR) acquisition, the normal symbol winning random number. In the case of variable determination, a normal electric accessory determination driving process 1100 for executing the execution process, a special game determination random number acquisition process 1200 related to game content determination random number acquisition, and a special symbol variation mode based on the game content determination random number Special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 1300 for performing processing for determining a stop symbol, special game A execution processing 1500 for performing execution processing of special game A, special game B execution processing 1600 for performing processing of special game B, various types Each process of the award ball payout process 1700 for performing a predetermined award ball payout process based on the winning of a game ball at the winning opening is performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions of each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped and the next process is performed. Hereinafter, other processes will be described in detail.

  First, the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process 1000 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1002, the normal symbol start winning opening winning determination means 131 determines whether or not the hit ball has won (inflow, passed) in the normal symbol start winning opening (normal symbol operation gate) 13. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the random number acquisition determination execution means 132 refers to the hold information storage means 133a and determines whether the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1004, in step 1006, the random number acquisition determination execution means 132 acquires a normal symbol winning random number (FR). Next, in step 1008, the hold information storage determination execution means 133 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the hold information storage means 133a together with the information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to (ordinary electric accessory drive determination process 1100). In addition, also when it is No in step 1002 and step 1004, it transfers to the following process (normal electric accessory drive determination process 1100).

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6, a description will be given of the ordinary electric accessory determining drive process 1100 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. First, in step 1102, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 accesses the hold information storage means 133a, and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the normal electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 determines whether the normal symbol based on the previous reserved ball is not changing and the normal electric accessory is released based on the previous reserved ball. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation based on the reserved ball is in a permitted state, such as whether or not it is inside. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the hold information storage determination execution means 133 updates the hold information recorded in the hold information storage means 133a after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the normal symbol, The symbol display control unit 140 starts the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 14c after starting the timer 141a. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 refers to the gaming state storage means 150 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy opening state (normal symbol winning probability flag ON). To do. If Yes in step 1108, in step 1100, the symbol content determination means 134 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball while referring to the normal symbol high probability lottery winning table 134a1. . Next, in step 1112, the normal symbol variation time management unit 141 refers to the timer 141a and determines whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed. If Yes in step 1112, in step 1114, the normal symbol display control means 140 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 134 in step 1110 on the normal symbol display unit 14c. In step 1116, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution unit 130 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1116, in step 1118, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 releases the ordinary electric accessory in the start winning opening 11 for 5 seconds, and the next process (special game determination random number acquisition process 1200). Migrate to

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1108, that is, in the non-easy release state (for example, in the normal game or special game), in step 1122, the symbol content determination means 134 determines the normal symbol low probability lottery winning table. Referring to 134a2, the stop symbol is determined based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1124, the normal symbol fluctuation time management means 141 refers to the timer 141a and determines whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed. In the case of Yes in step 1124, in step 1126, the normal symbol display control unit 140 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination unit 134 in step 1122 on the normal symbol display unit 14c. In step 1128, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution unit 130 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1128, in step 1130, the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 130 opens the ordinary electric accessory in the start winning opening 11 for 0.5 seconds, and the next process (special game determination random number acquisition process) 1200). In addition, also when No is obtained in Step 1102, Step 1104, Step 1112, Step 1116, Step 1124, and Step 1128, the process proceeds to the next process (special game determination random number acquisition process 1200).

  Next, the special game determination random number acquisition processing 1200 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the starting winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the random number acquisition determination execution unit 112 refers to the hold information storage unit 113a and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the holding information storage determination execution means 113 Then, the random number is set in the hold information storage means 113a together with information on how many pieces are held, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 1300). In the case of No in step 1202 and step 1204, the process proceeds to the next process (special game transition determination / special symbol display process 1300).

  Next, the special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 1300 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1301, the special symbol display control unit 120 refers to the gaming state storage unit 150 to determine whether or not the special symbol changing flag is off. Here, in the case of No in step 1301, the subsequent steps 1302 to 1316 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step 1318. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1301, in step 1302, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a change start condition (for example, whether the symbol is changing or not being in a special game) is satisfied. . In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the symbol content determination means 114 refers to the game state storage means 150 to determine whether or not it is in a high probability lottery state (whether or not the probability variation game flag is on). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the symbol content determination means 114 selects the probability variation gaming state table 114a2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1310. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1304, in step 1308, the symbol content determination means 114 selects the normal gaming state table 114a1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1310.

  Next, in step 1310, the symbol content determination means 114 determines a stop symbol for the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number (for example, the winning symbol) The variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the random number and the variation mode determination random number). In step 1312, the information transmitting unit 170 transmits information on the special symbol determined in step 1310 to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 1314, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (a variation time related to the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 1316, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 1318, the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in this step, in step 1319, the special symbol display control means 120 turns on the special symbol changing flag and shifts to the next process (special game A execution process 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in this step, in step 1320, the information transmission unit 170 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 1322, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a, and performs display control using the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. To do. In step 1323, the special symbol display control means 120 turns off the special symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1324, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a predetermined mode (winning). After shifting to the game state transition determination process 1400 and performing each process related to the game state transition, the process proceeds to Step 1326. The processing 1400 will be described in detail later. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1324, step 1400 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 1326. Next, in step 1326, the information transmission means 170 transmits the game state at the time of the next change to the display control device 200 side, and proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500). In the case of No in step 1302, the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  Here, in step 1326, the reason for transmitting the game state at the time of the next change to the display control device 200 side is that information on the state is requested in a game state notification process 2100 described later performed on the display control device 200 side. Because. Specifically, after the special game based on the “sudden probability variation symbol” and the “small hit symbol” is completed, the gaming state is not notified until, for example, ten symbol variations are performed at the longest. However, in the case of a special game based on the “small winning symbol” (that is, the game state after the end of the special game = the normal game state), the lottery may be notified without waiting for the 10 times. Therefore, information on the gaming state is required.

  Next, the gaming state transition determination process 1400 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1402, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1322 is a symbol per probability variation. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404 to step 1412, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 once turns off all the flags relating to the gaming state (probability variation gaming flag, normal symbol winning probability flag) The game A flag is turned on, the probability variation game flag and the normal symbol winning probability flag are turned on again, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402, in step 1414, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1322 is a normal winning symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1414, in step 1416 to step 1420, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 once turns off all the flags related to the gaming state (probability variation gaming flag, normal symbol winning probability flag) The game A flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1414, in step 1422, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1322 is a symbol per sudden change in probability. In the case of Yes in step 1422, the game state transition determination execution means 160 temporarily turns off all the flags relating to the game state (probability variation game flag, normal symbol winning probability flag) in steps 1424 to 1430, The game B flag is turned on, the probability variation game flag is turned on again, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  Finally, if No in step 1422, that is, if the stop symbol displayed in step 1322 is a small hit symbol, in step 1432, the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 changes any flag relating to the gaming state. Instead, the special game B execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  Next, the special game A execution processing 1500 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1502, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the game state storage unit 150 to determine whether or not the special game A execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the information transmission means 170 transmits a special game A start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 1506, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the special game A execution flag. In step 1508, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 turns on the special game A execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 1512. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1502, in step 1510, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the special game A execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 1510, the process proceeds to step 1512. In the case of No in step 1510, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (special game B execution process 1600).

  Next, in step 1512, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. In the case of Yes in step 1512, the process proceeds to step 1524 without performing the processes of steps 1514 to 1522 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1512, that is, when it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1514, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the timer 181 to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). . Next, in step 1516, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the winning ball counter 182 to zero. In step 1518, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter 183. The number of rounds recorded in the round number counter 183 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 1520, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 1522, the special game transition determination execution means 180 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 1524.

  Next, in step 1524, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the winning ball counter 182 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1524, the process proceeds to step 1528. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1524, in step 1526, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the timer 181 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1526, the process proceeds to step 1528. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1526, the process proceeds to the next process (special game B execution process 1600).

  Next, in step 1528, the special game transition determination execution means 180 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 1530, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1532, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the round number counter 183 and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 1532, in step 1534, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the special game A execution continuation flag. Next, in step 1536, the information transmission means 170 transmits a special game A end signal to the display control device 200 side, and proceeds to the next process (special game B execution process 1600). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1532, the process proceeds to the next process (special game B execution process 1600).

  Next, a special game B execution process 1600 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game transition determination execution means 180 refers to the game state storage means 150 to determine whether or not the special game B execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604, the information transmission means 170 transmits a special game B start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 1606, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the special game B execution flag. In step 1608, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 turns on the special game B execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the special game B execution continuation 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 transition determination execution means 180 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 transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. In the case of Yes in step 1612, 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 transition determination execution means 180 clears the timer 181 to zero and a predetermined value (for example, 0.8 seconds). set. Next, in step 1616, the special game transition determination execution means 180 clears the winning ball counter 182 to zero. In step 1618, the special game transition determination execution means 180 adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter 183. The number of rounds recorded in the round number counter 183 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 transition determination execution means 180 turns on the round continuation flag. In step 1622, the special game transition determination execution means 180 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12, and proceeds to step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the winning ball counter 182 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the timer 181 and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game transition determination execution means 180 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 1630, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1632, the special game transition determination execution unit 180 refers to the round number counter 183 and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, two rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1632, in step 1634, the special game transition determination execution means 180 turns off the special game B execution continuation flag. Next, in step 1636, the information transmission means 170 transmits a special game B end signal to the display control apparatus 200 side, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1632, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the prize ball payout processing 1700 according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1702, the prize ball payout determining means 190 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning slot (for example, the start winning prize slot 11, the big prize winning slot 12, etc.) that is the target of the prize ball payout. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the information transmitting means 170 transmits a predetermined number of prize ball payout instructions to the prize ball payout control apparatus 50, and the prize ball payout control apparatus 50 receives the instruction. A number of winning ball payout processes are performed, and the process proceeds to the next process (ordinary symbol winning random number acquisition process 1000). In the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to the next process (normal symbol winning random number acquisition process 1000).

  Next, various control processes performed on the display control device 200 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the display control apparatus 200. Here, the display control apparatus 200 performs various image display processes in each of the non-game state, the normal game state, the probability variation game state, the non-notification game state, and the special game state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the display control device 200 displays a demo display control process 2000 during symbol non-fluctuation (for example, a non-game state) and a game that notifies the current game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A state notification process 2100, a decorative symbol display content determination / display control process 2200 for performing a stop display after the decorative symbol is changed for a predetermined time on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, and a player's operation on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. A background image display content determination / display control process 2300 for performing 3D background display that can be changed based on the above, and a preview image display content determination for displaying a preview image corresponding to the 3D background on the decorative symbol display unit 14b when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A display control process 2400 and a special game display control process 2500 for performing various display processes during the special game (for example, the current number of rounds and winning prizes) are performed. Hereinafter, game state notification processing 2100, decoration symbol display content determination / display control processing 2200, background image display content determination / display control processing 2300, notice image display content determination / display control processing 2400, and special games that are particularly relevant to the present invention. The display control process 2500 will be described in detail.

  First, the gaming state notification process 2100 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2102, the gaming state notification control unit 290 refers to the gaming state storage unit 220 to notify the player whether the gaming state notification prohibition flag is on, in other words, the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not the situation is not to be performed. In the case of Yes in Step 2102, in Step 2104, the gaming state notification determination means 291 refers to the notification counter 291 b and determines whether or not the notification counter 291 b is 5 (in other words, after the special game B has ended). It is determined whether or not the symbol variation has entered the fifth rotation. In the case of Yes in step 2104, in step 2106, the gaming state notification control unit 290 refers to the gaming state storage unit 220 and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the gaming state notification determination unit 291 obtains a random number, refers to the gaming state notification determination table 291a, and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to notify the current gaming state. Next, in step 2110, the gaming state notification determination means 291 determines whether or not the lottery result is notification determination. In the case of Yes in step 2110, in step 2112, the gaming state notification control means 290 notifies the current gaming state on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Thereafter, in step 2122, the gaming state notification control means 290 turns off the gaming state notification prohibition flag, and proceeds to the next processing (decorated symbol display content determination / display control processing 2200).

  On the other hand, if No in Step 2104, Step 2106, and Step 2110, in Step 2114, the gaming state notification determination unit 291 refers to the notification counter 291b and determines whether the counter value is 0 (in other words, It is determined whether or not the symbol variation after the end of the special game B has entered the 10th rotation). In the case of Yes in step 2114, the process proceeds to step 2112 to perform processing such as notifying the current gaming state as described above. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2114, in step 2116, the gaming state notification determination means 291 determines whether the symbol information is not received from the main controller 100 side, that is, whether the symbol is stopped. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2116, in step 2118, the gaming state notification determination unit 291 determines whether or not the non-reception state has reached a predetermined time. In the case of Yes in step 2118, the process proceeds to step 2112, and the gaming state notification process is performed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2118, in step 2120, the operation information receiving means 230 confirms whether or not the grip information has been received from the player's handle grip sensor 10a. In step 2112, the game state notification process is performed. In the case of No in step 2102, step 2116, and step 2120, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination / display control process 2200).

  Next, the decorative symbol display content determination / display control processing 2200 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2202, the decorative symbol display control unit 240 refers to the gaming state storage unit 220 to determine whether or not the display continuation flag is off, in other words, whether or not the decorative symbol is changing. judge. Here, in the case of No in step 2202, the following steps 2204 to 2212 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step 2214. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 2202, in Step 2204, the display information receiving means 210, the change mode information regarding the special symbol (for example, information regarding the change time) and the stop symbol information {for example, whether or not the winning symbol should be displayed or the out symbol Whether to display, or to display a winning symbol, information such as a normal winning symbol, a symbol per probability variation, a symbol per sudden variation, or a small symbol is received from the main controller 100 side. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, in the case of Yes in step 2204, prior to the decorative symbol change display / stop display processing, the following step 2206 to step 2208 relate to the above-described gaming state notification processing (particularly related to step 2104 and step 2114). Notification counter subtraction processing is performed. Specifically, in step 2206, the gaming state notification control unit 290 refers to the gaming state storage unit 220 to determine whether the gaming state notification prohibition flag is on, that is, the current gaming state is not notified. Determine whether the situation. In the case of Yes in step 2206, in step 2208, the gaming state notification control means 290 subtracts 1 from the counter value recorded in the notification counter 291b, and proceeds to step 2210. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2206, that is, in a situation where a gaming state notification has already been performed, the process proceeds to step 2210.

  Next, in step 2210, the decorative symbol display content determining means 241 determines the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol related to the variation based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side. In step 2212, the decorative symbol display control unit 240 starts variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display unit 14 b according to the determination content in step 2210, and the process proceeds to step 2214. Next, in step 2214, the display information receiving unit 210 determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control device 100 side (that is, whether or not the display permission of the stop decorative symbol has been granted). Here, in the case of No in step 2214, in step 2222, the decorative symbol display control means 240 turns on the display continuation flag and proceeds to the next processing (background image display content determination / display control processing 2300). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 2214, in step 2216, the decorative symbol display control means 240 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display unit 14b according to the determination content in step 2210. In step 2218, the decorative symbol display control means 240 turns off the display continuation flag, and proceeds to the next process (background image display content determination / display control process 2300).

  Next, the background image display content determination / display control processing 2300 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2302, the 3D background image display control means 270 determines whether or not the background display changing flag is off, in other words, whether or not the position or direction of the 3D background is being switched. If Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the 3D background image display control means 270 determines whether or not the background image display change prohibition flag is on. Here, the case where the background image display change prohibition flag is ON means a state from immediately before the decorative pattern change stop (3 seconds before) until the next change starts (steps 2342 and 2320). reference). In the case of Yes in step 2304, if the player operates the cross button 17 in a state where the background image display change prohibition flag is on in steps 2306 to 2310, the operation information is once recorded, A process of waiting until the background image display change prohibition flag is turned off is performed. Specifically, in step 2306, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 confirms whether button operation information is recorded in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. Here, in the case of No in step 2306, since there is already button operation information in the standby state, the subsequent operation information of the cross button 17 is ignored and the process proceeds to step 2312. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 2306, in step 2308, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 determines whether or not the cross button 17 has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 2308, in step 2310, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 sets the operation information of the cross button 17 in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b, and proceeds to step 2312. In the case of No in step 2308, the process proceeds to step 2312.

  Next, in step 2312, the display information receiving means 210 determines whether or not to change pattern information regarding the special symbol (for example, information regarding the variable time) and stop symbol information (for example, whether to display a winning symbol, to display a missing symbol, In the case of symbol display, whether or not information such as normal symbol display, probability variation symbol display, sudden probability variation symbol display, or small hit symbol display) is received from the main controller 100 side Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2312, in step 2314, the 3D background image display control unit 270 acquires the latest background image information (position information / orientation information) stored in the position / direction information temporary storage unit 272 a. Next, in step 2316, based on the background image information, the 3D background image display control unit 270 has a background image corresponding to the position and orientation and a background image having the same orientation and adjacent position (that is, the background image). A total of five types of background image data, ie, a background image obtained by advancing one step forward) and three types of background images having the same position and different orientations (ie, leftward, rightward, and backwardward with respect to the background image) The data is expanded on the display memory of the display unit 14b. In step 2318, the 3D background image display control unit 270 displays a background image corresponding to the position and orientation of these five types on the decorative symbol display unit 14b as a decorative symbol or a background of the notice display. Next, in step 2320, after the image display processing is completed, the 3D background image display control unit 270 turns off the background image display change prohibition flag so that the background image display can be changed. Thereafter, in step 2322, the symbol variation time management means 260 sets the variation time related to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the timer 261.

  Here, when the background image display change process is performed, the reason for managing the change time of the decorative design is that, as described above, the background image display change is allowed only while the decorative design is changing. If the time is less than the time required for the processing (for example, 3 seconds), the processing is prohibited. However, although the timing of such background image display change processing is limited in the best mode, it may be configured to be limited at any other timing, or may be configured not to be limited at all. .

  Returning to the flowchart again, in step 2324, the 3D background image display control means 270 determines whether or not the time stored in the timer 261 in the symbol variation time management means 260 is a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) or more. judge. Here, in the case of No in step 2324, in step 2342, the 3D background image display control unit 270 turns on the background image display prohibition flag and then performs the next process (predictive image display content determination / display control process). 2400). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 2324, in step 2326, the 3D background image display control unit 270 determines whether or not there is processing button operation information in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. In the case of Yes in step 2326, after the 3D background image content determination unit 271 acquires the processing button operation information to change the background image in step 2328, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 displays the button The button operation information stored in the operation information temporary storage means 272b is cleared. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2326, in step 2330, the 3D background image content determination unit 271 determines whether or not the cross button 17 has been operated by the player. In the case of Yes in step 2330, in step 2331, the 3D background image content determination unit 271 acquires the processing button operation information for changing the background image, and then proceeds to step 2332. As described above, when the button operation information is already recorded in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b after the background image display change prohibition flag is turned off, the background image change process is performed based on the button information. If button operation information is not recorded in the button operation information temporary storage means 272b, background image change processing is performed based on the button information resulting from the subsequent cross button operation. In the case of No in step 2330, the process proceeds to the next process (predictive image display content determination / display control process 2400).

  Next, in steps 2332 to 2340, background image display change processing based on the button operation information is performed. First, in step 2332, the 3D background image display control unit 270 turns on the background display changing flag. In step 2334, the 3D background image information temporary storage determination execution unit 272 updates the background image information stored in the position / direction information temporary storage unit 272a based on the operation button information. Next, in step 2336, the 3D background image display control means 270 re-expands the five types of background image data on the display memory based on the update information, and corresponds to the updated position / orientation. The process of displaying the background image is sequentially performed. In step 2338, the 3D background image display control means 270 determines whether or not the background image display change processing in step 2336 has been completed. In the case of Yes in step 2338, in step 2340, the 3D background image display control means 270 turns off the background display changing flag, and proceeds to the next processing (predictive image display content determination / display control processing 2400).

  If No in Step 2302, the process proceeds to Step 2338. If No in Step 2304, the process proceeds to Step 2324. If No in Step 2312 and Step 2338, the next process (preview image display content determination is determined). Transition to display control processing 2400).

  Next, the notice image display content determination / display control processing 2400 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2402, the notice image display control means 280 determines whether or not the notice flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the display information receiving unit 210 displays the variation pattern information regarding the special symbol (for example, information regarding the variation time) and the stop symbol information (for example, whether the winning symbol display should be performed or the out symbol display. If the winning symbol display is to be performed, the main controller 100 side displays information such as which of the normal winning symbol display, the probability variation symbol display, the sudden probability variation symbol display, or the small hit symbol display). It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2404, in step 2406, the preview image content determination means 281 displays the current information related to the background image recorded in the symbol information and position / direction information temporary storage means 272a from the main control device 100 side. Based on each of the five types of background images, it is determined whether or not to display the preview image and, if displayed, the contents. Next, in step 2408, the 3D background image display control means 270 determines whether or not a preview image has been assigned to at least one background image of all five types of background images. In the case of Yes in step 2408, in step 2410, the 3D background image display control unit 270 reads the selected preview image data from the background image data storage unit 273, and superimposes each of the preview image data on the corresponding background image data. Expand to. Next, in step 2412, the preview image display control means 280 refers to the game state storage means 220 and determines whether or not the auto mode instruction information is recorded, that is, whether or not the auto mode is selected by the player. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 2412, in step 2414, the preview image display control means 280 determines whether or not the preview image with the highest reliability is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Here, in the case of No in step 2414, in step 2416, the 3D background image display control means 270 displays the most reliable notice image among the four types of background images excluding the displayed background image. The display is switched to the background image. More specifically, the preview image display control means 280 transmits the background image information on which the most reliable preview image is displayed to the 3D background image display control means 270, and receives this to display the 3D background image display. The control unit 270 updates the position / direction information in the position / direction information temporary storage unit 272a based on the information, and then performs the same processing as in Steps 2332 to 2340. With this processing, the most reliable notice image is displayed along with the changed background image. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 2414, the processing in step 2416 is unnecessary, so that the process skips to step 2418.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2412, the processing proceeds to step 2418 without performing the processing in steps 2414 and 2416. In other words, when a notice is assigned to the currently displayed background image, the notice is displayed as it is even if the degree of reliability is lower than the notice of other background images. On the other hand, when a notice is not assigned to the currently displayed background image, the notice can be viewed only when the display is switched to another background image to which the notice is assigned.

  In step 2418, the display information receiving unit 210 determines whether or not a confirmed display command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 2418, in step 2420, the preview image display control means 280 erases all the preview images developed in the display memory. Thereafter, in step 2422, the preview image display control means 280 turns off the during-notification flag and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 2500). On the other hand, if NO in step 2402 and step 2408, the process proceeds to step 2418. Further, in the case of No in step 2404, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 2500). Further, in the case of No in step 2418, in step 2424, after the notice image display control means 280 turns on the notice flag, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 2500).

  Next, the special game display control process 2500 for the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2502, the special game display control means 250 determines whether or not the special game display flag is OFF, in other words, whether or not the special game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the display information receiving means 210 determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received (see step 1504 and step 1604). In the case of Yes in step 2504, in step 2506, the special game display control means 250 determines whether or not the special game start signal is a signal related to the special game B. If Yes in step 2506, the gaming state notification control means 290 turns on the gaming state notification prohibition flag in step 2508. Next, in step 2510, the gaming state notification control means 290 sets 10 as a counter value in the notification counter 291b, and proceeds to step 2514. As described above, in the case of the sudden probability variation symbol and the small hit symbol, notification of the gaming state after the end of the special game is temporarily prohibited. After the special game is over, every time the decorative symbols change, the counter value set in the notification counter 291b is decremented by 1 (step 2208), and the current gaming state is notified when the predetermined condition is satisfied. (Step 2112).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2506, that is, if the special game is special game A, in step 2512, the game state notification control means 290 turns off the game state notification prohibition flag. Thereafter, in step 2513, the gaming state notification control means 290 notifies the gaming state after the special game is ended on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. As described above, in the case of the symbol per probability variation and the symbol per normal variation, unlike the case of the sudden probability variation symbol and the small bonus symbol, the game state immediately after the end of the special game is allowed to be notified.

  Thereafter, in step 2514, the special game display control means 250 performs an effect corresponding to the type of special game on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. In step 2516, the display information receiving unit 210 determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 100 side (see step 1536 and step 1610). Here, in the case of Yes in step 2516, in step 2518, the special game display control means 250 turns off the special game display flag and proceeds to the next process (demonstration display control process 2000). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2516, in step 2520, the special game display control means 250 turns on the special game display flag, and proceeds to the next process (demo display control process 2000). If NO in step 2502, the process proceeds to step 2516. If NO in step 2504, the process proceeds to the next process (demo display control process 2000).

  Next, referring to FIG. 21 to FIG. 28, the 3D background image and the preview image display content displayed while the decorative symbol is changing on the decorative symbol display unit 14b in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. An example will be described. First, FIG. 21 is a map of a 3D background image in the best mode. The player can move and change directions on the map by operating the cross button 17 during the game (in the best mode, the decorative symbol is changing). For example, FIG. 22 shows image data developed on the display memory of the decorative symbol display unit 14b when staying at (position / direction) = (11J, α) on the map of FIG. . Here, the central screen is a screen corresponding to (position / direction) = (11J, α), and the screen is actually displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. The remaining four screens are background images of places that can be moved when the player operates the cross button under the current situation of (position / direction) = (11J, α). First, the screen in the upper center is a background image of (position / direction) = (11I, α), which is a movement destination when the player operates the cross button up (A in the figure). The lower center screen is a background image of (position / direction) = (J11, β), which is a direction change destination when the player operates the cross button down (B in the figure). The center left screen is a background image of (position / direction) = (J11, γ), which is a direction change destination when the player operates the cross button 17 to the left (C in the figure). The center right screen is a background image of (position / direction) = (J11, θ), which is a direction change destination when the player operates the cross button to the right (D in the figure). As described above, the background image that can be displayed is previously developed in the display memory, so that the screen can be quickly switched when the player operates the cross button. Originally, a decorative design is displayed in front of the background, but it is omitted for the sake of easy understanding.

  23 and 24 show an example of contents displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b when the cross button is operated in a situation where the user stays at the position (11J, α). First, FIG. 23 shows a display example when the cross button is operated upward. This is a screen at the upper center of FIG. 22 (however, in FIG. 22, the screen is expanded in the display memory, It is not displayed on the decorative symbol display section 14b). FIG. 24 shows a display example when the cross button is operated to the left. This is the screen at the center left in FIG. 22 (similarly, in FIG. 22, the screen is expanded in the display memory). , Which is not displayed on the decorative symbol display section 14b).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25 to FIG. 28, the notice image arranged in each background image will be described. In the best mode, when the decorative symbol variation is high, if the jackpot reliability of the variation is high, the notice image appears during the symbol variation. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 25, not only the background image actually displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b, but also the background image developed on the display memory that may be displayed, The presence / absence of the notice display and the contents of the notice display are respectively determined. Here, the jackpot reliability of the notice display assigned to each background image is all different: the center is 20%, the top is 10%, the left is 1%, the right is 15%, and the bottom is 30% (note that It is up to the player to decide which notice display to see). For example, FIG. 26 is a background image (corresponding to the central screen in FIG. 25) actually displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 14, and a notice is displayed that the woman runs to the left. Then, for example, when the cross button is operated to the left so as to follow the woman, the background image is switched to the center left background image of FIG. 25, and accordingly, a notice that the woman is falling is displayed (see FIG. 27). ). The example of FIG. 27 is a notice display example when the jackpot reliability is low (1%), but when the jackpot reliability is high (90%) in the same situation, as shown in FIG. A notice that a woman will peace without falling is displayed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. Here, the timing charts of FIGS. 31 and 32 show the presence or absence of changes in the background image when the cross button 17 is operated at various timings. The timing chart of FIG. 33 shows an example of the symbol variation time and the special game time based on the type of the stop symbol. The timing chart of FIG. 34 shows changes in various gaming states based on the type of stop symbol. The timing chart of FIG. 35 shows the notification state of the gaming state after the special game based on the type of stop symbol.

  First, the presence / absence of changes in the background image when the cross button 17 is operated at various timings will be described in time series with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. Here, “symbol fluctuation” in the figure indicates whether the special symbol is changing (“ON”) or not changing (“OFF”). The “special game state” indicates whether a special game is being played (“ON”) or a non-special game is being played (“OFF”). “Background display change” indicates whether the background display is being changed (“ON”) or the background display is not being changed (“OFF”). “Temporary storage” indicates whether or not cross button operation information by the player is stored (“ON”) or not stored (“OFF”) in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. “Button operation” indicates whether or not a cross button operation has been performed by the player.

  First, the operation of a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a background change function will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. First, when the background image is changed in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, TB is required for the processing (see button operation a and button operation c). In this case, when a background image change instruction is issued during symbol variation, if the remaining time during symbol variation is less than TB, the background image variation is ignored (see button operation b). Further, when a background image change instruction is issued during the background image change, the background image change is ignored (see button operation d). Thus, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine with the background change function, when the background image change processing conditions are not satisfied (for example, when the remaining time of the pattern change is short or the background image is changing), The performed background image change instruction is ignored.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. For the pachinko gaming machine as well, when the background image is changed, TB is required for the processing. Similarly to the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the background image change is prohibited when the remaining time of the symbol variation is less than TB, and the background image variation is also prohibited during the symbol variation stoppage and during the special game. However, the background image change prohibition timing is merely an example and is not limited at all. Therefore, the diagram will be described in time series. First, since the button operation A is performed while the symbol is changing (remaining time> TB) and the background display is not changed, the background is changed based on the operation. Next, since the button operation B is performed in a situation where the symbol is changing but the remaining time is TA (<TB), the background is not changed at this timing, and is temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. Is done. The background display change based on the operation is performed simultaneously with the start of the next symbol variation (second symbol variation in the figure). Next, since the button operation C was performed while the symbol was stopped, the background is not changed at this timing, and is temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. Then, the background display change based on the operation is performed simultaneously with the start of the next symbol variation (the third symbol variation in the figure). Next, since the button operation D was performed in the background display change state, the background is not changed at this timing, and is temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage unit 272b. The background display change based on the operation is performed after the background display change based on the button operation C is completed. Here, since the remaining time of the symbol variation at the end of the modification is TC (> TB), the background display change based on the operation is performed during the symbol variation (the third symbol variation in the diagram). Is called. Next, since the button operation E was performed in the background display change state and the temporary storage state, the button operation is ignored (in this example, the button operation is ignored, but it is configured to be performed twice or more times). The button operation information may be stored. Next, since the button operation F was performed in a situation where the pattern was changing but the remaining time was TD (<TB), as in the case of the button operation B, the background was not changed at this timing, and the button operation information It is temporarily stored in the temporary storage means 272b. However, since the game shifts to the special game after the symbol change, the storage state is continued until the special game is finished. Finally, since the button operation G was performed during the special game, the background is not changed at this timing and is temporarily stored in the button operation information temporary storage means 272b. Then, like the button operation F, the storage state is continued until the special game is ended. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, it is understood that even when the player performs a button operation during the background image change prohibition period, the operation is not ignored.

  Next, an example of the symbol variation time and the special game time based on the type of stop symbol in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. First, in the figure, “specific mode A” indicates that the special symbol has stopped at the symbol relating to special game A (that is, the symbol per probability variation, the symbol per normal variation). The “specific mode B” indicates that the special symbol stops at the symbol relating to the special game B (that is, the symbol per sudden probability change, the symbol per small hit). “Out” indicates that the special symbol has come off and stopped at the symbol. The “symbol change” indicates whether the special symbol is changing (“ON”) or not changing (“OFF”). The “special game state / probability variation game state / normal game state” indicates a special game state, a probability variation state, and a normal game state, respectively.

  Therefore, the timing chart will be described in time series. First, the first symbol variation continues for a short time (TA), and then stops at the off symbol. The second symbol variation is stopped in the specific mode A after continuing for a long time (TB) due to the reach variation. And based on the said specific aspect A, it transfers to the special game state (special game state A) continued for a long period of time. Finally, the third symbol variation stops for a specific mode B after continuing for a short time (TC). And based on the said specific aspect B, it transfers to the special game state (special game state B) which continues for a short time (TD).

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode includes a device that prevents the player from realizing the stop of the specific mode B. First, it can be easily confirmed by looking at the special symbol display unit 14a whether or not the vehicle is stopped in the specific mode B. However, mainly for reasons of display control, a decorative symbol display unit 14b that is much larger than the special symbol display unit 14a is provided at a prominent position in the center of the game area separately from the special symbol display unit 14a. On the decorative symbol display unit 14b, a symbol that is much larger than a special symbol called a decorative symbol and excellent in design is replaced with a special symbol, and the variable symbol is displayed in a very elaborate manner that is difficult with the special symbol display unit 14a. It is carried out. Therefore, most players are actually watching the decorative symbol display unit 14b instead of the special symbol display unit 14a during the game. Based on this situation, an example of “a device that prevents the player from realizing the stop of the specific mode B” in the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, this figure is all the display contents on the decorative symbol display part 14b. First, after a predetermined time “TC1” has elapsed since the start of symbol variation in the specific mode B, the first symbol stops at “7”. Further, after the elapse of the predetermined time “TC2”, the second symbol is also stopped at “7”. Thereby, since it stopped at the same design except the 3rd design which is changing, it will enter into a reach change state after that. Here, in the reach variation state, for example, as shown in the figure, the third symbol performs “frame advance variation”, and the specific mode B (773) is displayed after “TC3” from the reach variation. Internally, it shifts to a special game based on this display (more precisely, the special stop symbol corresponding to this stop decorative symbol). However, the decorative symbol display unit 14b is as if the symbol has been entered after the special game has entered. Continue to perform “frame advance variation” during the special game as if the variation is still continuing. Then, at the end of the special game, display is made as if the off symbol (774) has stopped as a result of the symbol variation. In this way, an integrated pseudo variation (pseudo reach variation) is performed at a time of TC (symbol variation time) + TD (special game time), and a true stop symbol (773) is simply passed as a passing symbol in the middle of the pseudo variation. By incorporating it in the form of a reminder, a situation is constructed in which it is difficult for the player to realize that the specific mode B (773) is stopped.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 34, various game state changes based on the type of stop symbol in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described. First, the “probability varying gaming state / normal gaming state” is a probability varying gaming state (high probability lottery state) in which a lottery for special game transition is performed with high probability based on the game content determination random number, respectively, than the high probability lottery state. A normal game state (low probability lottery state) in which a special game transfer lottery is performed with low probability is shown. The “normal electric combination easy release state” indicates a state in which the normal electric combination (electric chew) of the start winning opening 11 is easy to open (so-called “time reduction state”).

  Therefore, the timing chart will be described in time series. First, in the case of a small hit symbol, the gaming state does not change at all after the special game based on the hit. Next, in the case of a symbol per probability change, after a special game based on the hit, a game state related to a special game lottery probability (normal game state → probability change game state) and a game state related to normal symbol start winning opening easy opening (OFF → ON) changes. Finally, in the case of a symbol per abrupt probability change, after a special game based on that hit, the game state related to the special game lottery probability (normal game state → probability change game state) changes, but it relates to the normal symbol start winning mouth opening The gaming state does not change. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode, in the case of small hits and sudden probability fluctuations, the game state related to the normal symbol start winning opening easy opening after the special game is configured to be the same. Has been. Therefore, in situations where the game state regarding the special game lottery probability after the end of the special game is not clearly announced, a situation is created in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is a probability variation game state. It becomes possible to do.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 35, an example of a notification state of the gaming state after the special game based on the type of the stop symbol in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described. In the figure, “specific mode A” indicates that the special symbol has stopped at the symbol related to special game A (ie, the symbol per probability variation, the normal symbol), and “specific mode B” It shows that the symbol has stopped at the symbol relating to the special game B (that is, the symbol per sudden probability change, the symbol per small hit). Therefore, when the diagram is described in time series, first, the state shifts to the special gaming state A based on the stop of the specific mode A (ordinary winning symbol). At this time, since the gaming state notification prohibition flag is off, the gaming state is notified (ON). That is, since the specific mode is a normal winning symbol, for example, a notification “normally winning” is made on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. If the specific mode is a symbol per probability variation, for example, a notification “per probability variation” is made on the decorative symbol display unit 14b. Next, based on the stop of the specific mode B (small hit), the special game state B is entered. At this time, since the gaming state notification prohibition flag is turned ON with the winning of the specific mode B, the gaming state is not notified during the special game. Then, after the special game ends, the game state is notified at the fifth rotation (see, for example, FIG. 30). Here, in this best mode, notification is not made up to 10 rotations at the maximum, but in the case of a normal game state internally, notification is made by lottery even if it is less than 10 rotations. Announcement corresponds to this case. Next, based on the stop of the specific mode B (small hit), the special game state B is entered. However, unlike the previous time, the game state is not notified until the 10th turn after the special game ends. This means that the announcement continued based on the lottery in the case of less than 10 rotations. Finally, based on the stop of the specific mode B (per sudden probability change), the special gaming state B is entered. Since the game state after the end of special game B is a probability variation state this time, the game state is notified at the 10th rotation (see FIG. 29).

  By the way, during the notification of up to 10 rotations, various display processes (effect display processes) are performed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b to cause the player to expect that the game state is the “probability variation state”. One of them is notification display processing before the upper limit is reached when the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” as described above. As a result of this processing, the expectation level that the gaming state is the “probability variation state” can be increased as the notified timing is delayed. Furthermore, another is a different effect display process according to the gaming state. For example, in the case of a probability variation gaming state, a character or the like having a high expectation degree appears, or when a battle effect is performed and the battle is won, the probability variation state is established (in this case, for example, probability variation In the gaming state, a stronger character is introduced to increase the expectation of the probability-changing game), and the player operates the cross button 17 or the auto button 19 to make it seem as if the gaming state is based on the operation result. Various effects that improve the fun of the game content, such as displaying the effect as if the game has been determined (for example, the player's cross button is used to play a junk and shifts to the probability variation state if the player wins a predetermined number of times) Display.

  According to this best mode, when the third mode (the specific mode promised to shift to the high-probability lottery state after the special game having a lower profit state than the first mode) is completed in the low-probability lottery state However, since the first variable winning opening is in the non-easy open state, it becomes difficult for the player to guess the gaming state by observing the open state of the first variable winning opening. As a result, the player determines whether the current special game is based on the third mode or the fourth mode (a specific mode that triggers a special game with a low profit state, and the game state before the special game is It is impossible to distinguish whether it is based on a specific aspect that is promised to be maintained after a special game), so that the player's high-probability lottery transfer expectation is increased while maintaining the high-probability lottery transfer probability There is an effect that becomes possible. That is, there is an effect that it is possible to give a new value of enhancing the expectation to the “small hit” that has been merely a bonus meaning until now.

  Furthermore, since the content of the second special game is a content that lowers the profit status in comparison with the first special game that the second variable prize opening is instantaneously opened, the game state after the special game ends It is possible to relatively increase the profit state based on the game, and as a result, it is possible to concentrate the player's interest in the game state after the end of the special game.

  Further, the third special information is displayed after the stop third identification information corresponding to the third aspect or the fourth aspect of the stop second identification information is temporarily displayed on the third identification information display unit that the player pays attention during the game. It is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the stop and third identification information corresponding to the second special game is confirmed and displayed and that the second special game is in progress. As a result, for example, after the appearance of a specific eye (for example, a strong missed eye) in the slot machine, the player is given the impression that the gaming state can change without going through a special game. There is an effect that it can be provided.

  Furthermore, since it is configured not to notify the gaming state for a predetermined period after the end of the special game, even after the end of the special game, it is a high probability lottery state based on whether it is unknown whether or not it is a high probability lottery state. As a result of the confusion of the expectation that it may be and the anxiety that it may be in a low-probability lottery state, all the time until it is announced, while having a tension that could not be experienced with conventional gaming machines There is an effect that a game can be performed. Further, since the notification is made by satisfying the predetermined condition, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce a disadvantage based on the fact that the notification is not made forever.

  Furthermore, since the notification information is notified when the number of changes or the number of stops reaches a predetermined number, the notification timing is clear and the notification is made during the change of the identification information up to the predetermined number. By performing various effects related to the contents, there is an effect that it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state is a low-probability lottery state, notification is made even if less than the predetermined number of times based on the lottery. Therefore, the longer the state where notification is not performed, the higher the current gaming state is. There is an effect that it is possible to construct a situation in which the possibility of being in the probability lottery state is increased.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the first identification information display portion on the first identification information display unit has not been displayed for a predetermined time, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to the game being stopped based on the fact that the player does not recognize the current game state.

  Furthermore, if the first identification information display unit does not display the variation of the first identification information, and the game confirming means confirms that the player has stopped the game, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Since it is configured to determine that the game has been performed, the player is prevented from being disadvantaged by stopping the game based on the fact that the player is not aware of the current game state while in the high probability lottery state. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since all the background images that may be displayed assuming the player's operation are determined for the notice display and the notice contents, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a contradiction occurs between the notice contents and the background image. There is an effect. In addition, for the player, for example, a situation is created in which the notice display can be viewed if the background image is changed even if the notice is not displayed in the current display background. Motivation to operate can be given. In other words, the result is that the player's gaming posture can be changed from a passive posture of simply looking at symbol changes so far to a passive posture of actively participating in the game through operating the operating means. , There is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  In addition, because it is configured to assign a notice display with different reliability to the special game transition for each background image assumed to be displayed, in order to search for a notice display with higher reliability, the operation means is omnidirectional. The player can be motivated to operate the game. In other words, the player's gaming posture can be further changed from a passive posture of simply looking at the symbol changes so far to a passive posture of actively participating in the game through operating the operating means. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  In addition, since it is configured to automatically display a background image on which a notice display with the highest degree of reliability to the special game transition is performed, the display is performed even though the notice display with a high degree of reliability is determined internally. There is an effect that it is possible to avoid the situation where the user cannot see the video.

  Furthermore, since it is up to the player's intention whether or not the automatic display is present, the pachinko is automatically switched to the background image on which the highly reliable notice display is performed only when the player desires. There is an effect that an impression that the gaming machine is controlled by one's own intention can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, since the background image can be selected based on the player's intention, the player can enjoy searching for a highly reliable notice display and cannot find a highly reliable notice display. Even in the case where the background image automatic switching is specified, it is possible to construct a situation in which the notice display can be seen, and as a result, the satisfaction that the player controls the gaming machine and the notice display are displayed. There is an effect that it is possible to give both satisfaction of being able to see.

  Further, when the display mode switching permission is not lowered, the display unit has instruction information temporary recording means for temporarily recording the display mode switching instruction information by the instruction input unit. Since the display mode switching instruction information recorded in the information temporary recording means is configured to switch from the current display mode to the instructed display mode, the display mode switching instruction by the player is ignored. You can avoid the situation. Therefore, there is an effect that the problem that the player is confused due to the player's instruction being ignored and the instruction input means is not operated thereafter is solved.

  Furthermore, since the plurality of display modes are background images in each direction related to the 3D background image, there is an effect that the change of the background image that gives a stereoscopic effect based on the operation of the instruction input means can be surely experienced, as is the case with 3D display. Play.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode will be described. Here, the first best mode is configured such that when the symbol is suddenly won per probability variation, the normal symbol variation is not reduced after the special game, as in the case of winning the small hit symbol. In the second best mode, in addition to the symbol per sudden probability change, a symbol per regular symbol variation shortening that gives the opportunity to shift to a special game in the same profit state is added, and if any symbol is won after the special game ends It was configured to reduce the normal symbol fluctuation. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, portions different from the first best mode in processing will be described. In the best mode, the special game based on the normal symbol variation shortening per symbol is composed of two very short unit games, but this embodiment is merely an example and is not limited at all.

  First, the special game transition determination / special symbol display processing 1300 (2) according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1301 (2), the special symbol display control unit 120 refers to the gaming state storage unit 150 and determines whether or not the special symbol changing flag is off. Here, in the case of No in step 1301, the processing of step 1302 (2) to step 1328 (2) is skipped, and the process proceeds to step 1330 (2). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1301 (2), in step 1302 (2), the special game transition determining means 110 determines whether or not the change start condition is satisfied. If Yes in step 1302 (2), in step 1304 (2), the symbol content determination unit 114 refers to the gaming state storage unit 150 to determine whether or not the high probability lottery state is set (the probability variation gaming flag is on). Whether or not). In the case of Yes in step 1304 (2), in step 1306 (2), the symbol content determination means 114 selects the probability variation gaming state table 114a2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1322 (2).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1304 (2), in step 1308 (2), the symbol content determination unit 114 refers to the gaming state storage unit 150 to determine whether or not the normal symbol variation is being shortened. It is determined whether or not the symbol winning probability flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1308 (2), in step 1310 (2), the symbol content determination means 114 selects the time reduction gaming state table 114a3 as a reference table. Next, from step 1312 (2) to step 1316 (2), a process for determining whether or not to turn off the normal symbol winning probability flag is performed. That is, in this best mode, the normal symbol variation shortening game is a normal symbol variation shortening game with a limited number of times that continues only for a predetermined number of times (100 times). The main purpose is to shift from the normal symbol variation shortening game state to the normal game state when the remaining number of times becomes zero. Therefore, each step will be described. First, in step 1312 (2), the ordinary electric accessory release state transition determining means 162 decrements the counter value recorded in the time reduction counter 162a by one. Then, in step 1314, the ordinary electric accessory release state transition determining means 162 determines whether or not the counter value recorded in the hourly number counter 162a is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1314 (2), in step 1316 (2), the normal electric accessory released state transition determining means 162 turns off the normal symbol winning probability flag and proceeds to step 1322 (2). On the other hand, if No at step 1314 (2), step 1316 (2) is skipped and the routine proceeds to step 1322 (2).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1308 (2), in step 1320 (2), the symbol content determination means 114 selects the normal gaming state table 114a1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1322 (2).

  Next, in step 1322 (2), the symbol content determination means 114 determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number ( For example, the variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number). In step 1324 (2), the information transmission unit 170 transmits information on the special symbol determined in step 1322 (2) and the current gaming state to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 1326 (2), the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (a variation time related to the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 1328 (2), the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a according to the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 1330 (2), the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in this step, in step 1331 (2), the special symbol display control means 120 turns on the special symbol changing flag and shifts to the next processing (special game A execution processing 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of Yes in this step, in step 1332 (2), the information transmission unit 170 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 1334 (2), the special symbol display control means 120 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 14a, and the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 is confirmed and stopped. Display control as. In step 1335 (2), the special symbol display control means 120 turns off the special symbol changing flag. Next, in step 1336 (2), the special game transition determination execution means 180 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a predetermined mode (winning), and is in the predetermined mode. The process proceeds to the game state transition determination process 1400 (2), and after performing each process related to the game state transition, the process proceeds to step 1338 (2). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1336 (2), step 1400 (2) is skipped and the process proceeds to step 1338 (2). Next, in step 1338 (2), the information transmission means 170 transmits the game state at the time of the next change to the display control device 200 side, and proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500). Here, the reason why the gaming state at the time of the next change is transmitted to the display control device 200 side is to perform the gaming state notification control process on the display control device 200 side as in the first best mode. In addition, also when it is No at step 1302 (2), it transfers to the following process (special game A execution process 1500).

  Next, the gaming state transition determination process 1400 (2) according to the second best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1402 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1334 (2) is a symbol per probability variation. In the case of Yes in step 1402 (2), in step 1404 (2) to step 1414 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines all the flags relating to the gaming state (probability variation gaming flag, normal symbol winning probability flag). ) Once turned off, the special game A flag is turned on, the probability variation game flag and the normal symbol winning probability flag are turned on again, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1402 (2), in step 1416 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1334 (2) is a normal winning symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1416 (2), in step 1418 (2) to step 1424 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 performs all the flags relating to the gaming state (probability variation gaming flag, normal symbol winning probability flag ) Once turned off, the special game A flag is turned on, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (special game A execution processing 1500).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1416 (2), in step 1426 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines whether or not the stop symbol displayed in step 1334 (2) is a symbol per sudden fluctuation. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1426 (2), in steps 1428 (2) to 1438 (2), the gaming state transition determination execution means 160 determines all the flags relating to the gaming state (probability variation gaming flag, normal symbol winning probability flag). ) Is once turned off, the special game B flag is turned on, the probability variation game flag and the normal symbol winning probability flag are turned on again, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500).

  Finally, in the case of No in step 1426 (2), that is, in the case where the stop symbol displayed in step 1334 (2) is a symbol per normal symbol variation, in steps 1440 (2) to 1448 (2), the game The state transition determination execution means 160 once turns off all the flags related to the gaming state (probability variation game flag, normal symbol winning probability flag), turns on the special game B flag, and again sets the normal symbol winning probability flag. turn on. In step 1452 (2), the ordinary electric accessory release state transition determining means 162 sets 100 to the number counter recorded in the hour / minute number counter 162a, and proceeds to the next process (special game A execution process 1500). To do.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the effect | action same as the pachinko game machine which concerns on a 1st best form. The operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Here, “2R short-time” refers to a short-time special gaming state (the opening of the big prize opening of 0.8 seconds is performed twice), and then shifts to a time-reduced gaming state of a predetermined number of times (100 rotations). Means a winning symbol. Therefore, the timing chart will be described in time series. First, when a winning is made per 2R shortage, after the special game based on the winning (special game B), the game state related to the normal symbol start winning opening easy opening changes ( OFF → ON). However, this gaming state continues for a predetermined number of times (100 times), and when the number of times exceeds this number, the normal electric accessory easy release state is turned off again. Next, when winning per probability fluctuation and per 2R sudden probability fluctuation, after a special game based on the hit (the former is a special game A and the latter is a special game B), the game state (normal game state) related to the special game lottery probability (→ Probability changing game state) and the game state (OFF → ON) related to easy opening of the normal symbol start winning opening change. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode, in the case of 2R short-time and 2R sudden probability fluctuation, after the special game ends, the game state related to the normal symbol start winning opening easy opening will be the same. It is configured. Therefore, in situations where the game state regarding the special game lottery probability after the end of the special game is not clearly announced, a situation is created in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is a probability variation game state. It becomes possible to do.

  According to this best mode, in addition to the first mode to the third mode, a fourth mode is newly provided as the predetermined mode, and when the fourth mode is prepared, only a low profit state comparable to that of the third mode can be obtained. After passing through a special game that is not given, the game is shifted to the easy opening state with a limited number of times to make the first variable prize winning opening state a predetermined number of times. Therefore, even if both of the third mode and the fourth mode are prepared, the variable prize opening is in an easily opened state after the special game is finished, so that the player can observe the open state of the first variable prize opening. It becomes difficult to guess the gaming state. As a result, the player cannot distinguish whether the current special game is based on the third aspect or the fourth aspect, so that the player maintains the high probability lottery transition probability. There is an effect that it becomes possible to increase the high probability lottery transition expectation. In addition, if the first mode to the third mode are won during the predetermined number of open state transition periods based on the fourth mode, there is a possibility that the win was made during the probability variation state based on the fact that the third mode is complete As a result, it is possible to make the player think, so that the probability variation symbol winning probability felt by the player can be increased.

  Furthermore, since the content of the second special game is a content that lowers the profit status in comparison with the first special game that the second variable prize opening is instantaneously opened, the game state after the special game ends It is possible to relatively increase the profit state based on the game, and as a result, it is possible to concentrate the player's interest in the game state after the end of the special game.

  Further, the third special information is displayed after the stop third identification information corresponding to the third aspect or the fourth aspect of the stop second identification information is temporarily displayed on the third identification information display unit that the player pays attention during the game. It is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the stop and third identification information corresponding to the second special game is confirmed and displayed and that the second special game is in progress. As a result, for example, after the appearance of a specific eye (for example, a strong missed eye) in the slot machine, the player is given the impression that the gaming state can change without going through a special game. There is an effect that it can be provided.

  Furthermore, since it is configured not to notify the gaming state for a predetermined period after the end of the special game, even after the end of the special game, it is a high probability lottery state based on whether it is unknown whether or not it is a high probability lottery state. As a result of the confusion of the expectation that it may be and the anxiety that it may be in a low-probability lottery state, all the time until it is announced, while having a tension that could not be experienced with conventional gaming machines There is an effect that a game can be performed. Further, since the notification is made by satisfying the predetermined condition, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce a disadvantage based on the fact that the notification is not made forever.

  Furthermore, since the notification information is notified when the number of changes or the number of stops reaches a predetermined number, the notification timing is clear and the notification is made during the change of the identification information up to the predetermined number. By performing various effects related to the contents, there is an effect that it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state is a low-probability lottery state, notification is made even if less than the predetermined number of times based on the lottery. Therefore, the longer the state where notification is not performed, the higher the current gaming state is. There is an effect that it is possible to construct a situation in which the possibility of being in the probability lottery state is increased.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the first identification information display portion on the first identification information display unit has not been displayed for a predetermined time, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to the game being stopped based on the fact that the player does not recognize the current game state.

  Furthermore, if the first identification information display unit does not display the variation of the first identification information, and the game confirming means confirms that the player has stopped the game, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Since it is configured to determine that the game has been performed, the player is prevented from being disadvantaged by stopping the game based on the fact that the player is not aware of the current game state while in the high probability lottery state. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since all the background images that may be displayed assuming the player's operation are determined for the notice display and the notice contents, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a contradiction occurs between the notice contents and the background image. There is an effect. In addition, for the player, for example, a situation is created in which the notice display can be viewed if the background image is changed even if the notice is not displayed in the current display background. Motivation to operate can be given. In other words, the result is that the player's gaming posture can be changed from a passive posture of simply looking at symbol changes so far to a passive posture of actively participating in the game through operating the operating means. , There is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  In addition, because it is configured to assign a notice display with different reliability to the special game transition for each background image assumed to be displayed, in order to search for a notice display with higher reliability, the operation means is omnidirectional. The player can be motivated to operate the game. In other words, the player's gaming posture can be further changed from a passive posture of simply looking at the symbol changes so far to a passive posture of actively participating in the game through operating the operating means. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the gaming machine.

  In addition, since it is configured to automatically display a background image on which a notice display with the highest degree of reliability to the special game transition is performed, the display is performed even though the notice display with a high degree of reliability is determined internally. There is an effect that it is possible to avoid the situation where the user cannot see the video.

  Furthermore, since it is up to the player's intention whether or not the automatic display is present, the pachinko is automatically switched to the background image on which the highly reliable notice display is performed only when the player desires. There is an effect that an impression that the gaming machine is controlled by one's own intention can be given to the player.

  Furthermore, since the background image can be selected based on the player's intention, the player can enjoy searching for a highly reliable notice display and cannot find a highly reliable notice display. Even in the case where the background image automatic switching is specified, it is possible to construct a situation in which the notice display can be seen, and as a result, the satisfaction that the player controls the gaming machine and the notice display are displayed. There is an effect that it is possible to give both satisfaction of being able to see.

  Further, when the display mode switching permission is not lowered, the display unit has instruction information temporary recording means for temporarily recording the display mode switching instruction information by the instruction input unit. Since the display mode switching instruction information recorded in the information temporary recording means is configured to switch from the current display mode to the instructed display mode, the display mode switching instruction by the player is ignored. You can avoid the situation. Therefore, there is an effect that the problem that the player is confused due to the player's instruction being ignored and the instruction input means is not operated thereafter is solved.

  Furthermore, since the plurality of display modes are background images in each direction related to the 3D background image, there is an effect that the change of the background image that gives a stereoscopic effect based on the operation of the instruction input means can be surely experienced, as is the case with 3D display. Play.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the ordinary electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special game 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. 8 is a flowchart of special game transition determination / special symbol display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the game state transition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game A execution process 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 special game B execution 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 the winning ball payout process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination / display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of background image display content determination / display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the preview image display content determination / display control 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 display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination / special symbol display control process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the game state transition determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a map (conceptual diagram) of a 3D background image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 22 shows image data developed on the display display memory when staying at a predetermined position (J11, α) on the map in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 23 is an example of a background screen displayed on the display when the cross button is operated forward from the predetermined position (J11, α) in FIG. FIG. 24 is an example of a background screen displayed on the display when the cross button is operated to the left from the predetermined position (J11, α) in FIG. FIG. 25 shows image data developed on the display memory when the user stays at a predetermined position (J11, α) on the map in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (notice) With). FIG. 26 is an example of a background screen displayed on the display at a predetermined position in FIG. 25 (with a notice). FIG. 27 is an example of a background screen displayed on the display when the cross button is operated to the left from the predetermined position (J11, α) in FIG. 25 (with a notice). FIG. 28 is an example of a background screen displayed on the display when the cross button is operated to the left from the predetermined position (J11, α) in FIG. 25 (with a notice). FIG. 29 is an example of the display display contents when the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode is informed that it is in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 30 is an example of display display contents when the normal gaming state is notified in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 31 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 32 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 33 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 34 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 35 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 36 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention. FIG. 37 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention.

10a Handle grip sensor 11 Start winning port 12 Large winning port 13 Normal symbol starting winning port 14a Special symbol display unit 14b Decorative symbol display unit 14c Normal symbol display unit 17 Cross button 19 Auto button 112 Random number acquisition determination execution unit 114 Symbol content determination unit 120 Special symbol display control means 130 Normal electric accessory opening / closing determination execution means 132 Random number acquisition determination execution means 140 Normal symbol display control means 161 Lottery probability state transition determination execution means 162 Normal electric accessory release state transition determination means 163 Special game content determination Means 180 Special game transition judgment execution means 200 Display control device 240 Decoration symbol display control means 241 Decoration symbol display content determination means 250 Special game display control means 270 3D background image display control means 271 3D background image content determination means 272 3D background image Information temporary storage judgment It means 272b button operation information temporarily storage means 280 warning symbol warning image display control unit 281 announcement image content deciding means 290 gaming state notification control means 291b notification counter

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  Starting prize opening,
  An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening;
  Based on the game content determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information that is a stop mode of the identification information;
  Identification information display control means for displaying the stop identification information determined by the identification information display content determination means after the identification information is variably displayed;
  When the stop identification information of the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, a first special game that is advantageous to the player and can continue for a predetermined period of time is executed, and the stop identification information of the identification information is the predetermined information Special game transition determination execution means for executing a second special game that can be continued for a period shorter than the predetermined period related to the first special game when stopped in a specific mode different from the mode;
  With regard to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery, the transition from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state in the presence of a low probability lottery state and a high probability lottery state where the lottery probability is higher than the low probability lottery state Or, a means for controlling the transition from the high probability lottery state to the low probability lottery state, in which the probability variable game flag is turned off in the low probability lottery state, while the probability variable game flag is turned on in the high probability lottery state State transition control means and
Have
  The game state transition control means turns off the probability variation game flag before the execution of the first special game when the probability variation game flag is on, but does not become a high probability lottery state transition opportunity among the specific modes. If stopped, the second special game resulting from the stoppage of the specific mode is executed without changing the state of the probability variation game flag, and after the second special game is finished, the second special game is also executed. By maintaining the state of the probability variation game flag, the lottery probability related to the transition lottery of the special game in the game executed after the end of the second special game remains in the state before the execution of the second special game.
A pachinko machine configured as follows:
  After the end of the first special game, the information regarding whether the lottery state has transitioned to either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state is notified, while the information can be non-notified after the end of the second special game. The notification is configured so that information can be transmitted to the player by at least one of visual, auditory, or tactile sense.
A pachinko machine characterized by that.

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