JP5522831B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

On the pachinko gaming machine.

  As a recent pachinko machine, a symbol variation game is started when a game ball wins at a starting point on a game board surface (game area), and a big win is displayed by winning a predetermined jackpot probability lottery. The mainstream is a pachinko machine that can win a large number of prize balls by opening the big prize opening on the game board.

  In such a pachinko machine, if it becomes a special jackpot (probability per chance) that is specially determined among multiple types of jackpot display, the subsequent jackpot probability is increased (probability fluctuation), and the next jackpot is received at relatively short intervals. There is something to be generated. Pachinko machines that increase the jackpot probability in this way are called “stochastic machines”.

  With this probability fluctuation machine, the jackpots per probability change may continue continuously, and there is a possibility that it will bring a great profit to the player, so the gambling is too high, and there is an unexpected disadvantage for the game shop In some cases, it has become very difficult to balance the profits between the player and the amusement store.

  In order to solve this problem, there has been proposed a gaming machine that determines the upper limit number of times (the number of limiters) when a probable success is made and the big succession continues (Patent Document 1).

Here, in the pachinko machine proposed in Patent Document 1, when the limiter is set, the time when the game is stopped becomes noticeable, the range for the player to enjoy the game is narrowed, and the rate of the customer's stagnation is deteriorated for the game store. Problems arise. Therefore, the number of limiters is set by lottery from among a plurality of types, and the notification of the number of limiters is not clearly notified, and the player is informed by the effect corresponding to the number of notifications within a range not exceeding the limiter number. In addition, a pachinko machine that does not make the game stop prominent has been proposed (Patent Document 2).
JP-A-9-131439 JP2007-252483

The present invention is directed to purpose of realizing pachinko machine broaden the Yu technique.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information,
According to the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode, it is lower than the large special game that can benefit the player by operating the variable winning opening with the first opening / closing pattern, and the profit that can be given at the time of the large special game A special game content determination means for determining the content of the special game from at least two types of the small special game that operates the variable winning opening by the second opening and closing pattern capable of providing a profit;
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state;
Among the predetermined modes of the stop identification information, in the case of a specific predetermined mode that is a specific predetermined mode, the transition lottery probability to the special game based on the random number is normally set after the special game executed with the predetermined mode as a trigger. Gaming state control means for controlling to shift to a high probability variation gaming state higher than the gaming state;
Measuring means for measuring the number of consecutive times of one unit, with one unit being a special game caused by the specific predetermined mode being executed again during the high probability variable gaming state;
High probability variation gaming state transition regulation means for forcibly shifting to the normal gaming state after the end of the special game when the continuous number reaches a predetermined number of times;
In a pachinko machine having
When the stop identification information of the identification information is in a second predetermined mode different from the predetermined mode, the special game content determination means has a third open / close pattern that is apparently the same as the second open / close pattern as the content of the special game. To determine the second small special game that activates the variable prize opening,
Based on the continuous number of times, it is configured to perform an effect suggesting the continuous number of times,
The starting port is
A first start opening whose fixed area is fixed;
A second starting port that makes it easier to enter the ball by expanding the entrance area by satisfying a predetermined condition;
Consists of
The special game content determination means selects a large special game in the special game based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port as the content of the special game executed when the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode. The frequency of the game is higher than the frequency at which the large special game in the special game based on the inflow of game balls to the first starting port is selected,
The game state control means controls the game state so that the predetermined condition is easily achieved after execution of the large special game, while the game state cannot be shifted after execution of the second small special game,
A second small special game can be executed for a special game based on the inflow of game balls to the first starting port, while a second small special game is executed for a special game based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port. Configured to not be able to
This is a pachinko machine characterized by this.
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
This another aspect (1),
A start opening (first special figure start opening 2210, second special figure start opening 2110) into which a game ball can enter;
Variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220) that can take an open state and a closed state,
An identification information display unit (first special figure display unit 2131, second special figure display unit 2231) capable of variably displaying and stopping identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol);
Random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 1120) for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening (first special figure start opening 2210, second special figure start opening 2110) When,
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 1140) for determining the variation mode of the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) and stop identification information;
The identification information (first special symbol 1231) is displayed on the identification information display unit (first special symbol display unit 2131, second special symbol display unit 2231) according to the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (symbol content determination unit 1140). Identification information display control means (display control means 1150) for controlling to display stop identification information after the second special symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information of the identification information (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is in a predetermined form, the player can benefit by operating the variable winning opening (second large winning opening 2220) with the first opening / closing pattern. At least two kinds of large special games that can be given and small special games that activate a variable winning opening (first big winning opening 2120) by a second opening and closing pattern that can give a lower profit than a profit that can be given at the time of a large special game A special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172) for determining the content of the special game,
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172), a special game is executed in which the variable prize opening (first big prize opening 2120, second big prize opening 2220) is changed from the closed state to the open state. Special game executing means (special game executing means 1173),
Among the predetermined modes of the stop identification information, in the case of a specific predetermined mode that is a specific predetermined mode, the transition lottery probability to the special game based on the random number is normally set after the special game executed with the predetermined mode as a trigger. Gaming state control means (specific game control means 1180) for controlling to shift to a high probability variation gaming state higher than the gaming state;
Measuring means (limiter number counter 1183b) for measuring the number of consecutive times of one unit, with one unit being the execution of the special game due to the specific predetermined mode again during the high probability variation gaming state;
Pachinko gaming machine having special predetermined mode-derived special game restriction means (specific game end condition determining means 1181) for restricting special games in the specific predetermined form when the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined number. In
The special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172) is configured to display a special game when the stop identification information of the identification information (first identification information, second identification information) is in a second predetermined mode different from the predetermined mode. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the second small special game (small hit) that activates the variable winning opening is determined by a third opening / closing pattern that is apparently the same as the second opening / closing pattern.
This different aspect (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the different aspect (1), which executes an effect suggesting the continuous number of times based on the continuous number of times.
In this separate aspect (3), the starting port is
A first start opening (first special figure start opening 2210) whose ball entering area is fixed;
A second starting port (second special drawing starting port 2110) that makes it easier for the player to enter the ball when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Consists of
The special game content determination means (special game content determination means 1172) is the first special game content that is executed when the stop identification information of the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) is in a predetermined mode. For special games based on the inflow of game balls to the start opening (first special figure start opening 2210), the frequency of selecting a small special game is higher than that of a large special game, and the second start opening (second For special games based on the inflow of game balls to the special figure starting port 2110), a large special game is selected more frequently than a small special game,
The game state control means (specific game control means 1180) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the different mode (1) or (2), in which the predetermined condition is easily achieved after execution of the large special game.

According to the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment, so an advantage of being able to increase the width of the Yu technique.

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 random number acquisition processing 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 normal symbol random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special symbol 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 electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the symbol display process / special game (big hit) operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process for the first special symbol 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 specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination / limiter management process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 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. 17 is a flowchart of sub-side mode management processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of 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. 21 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

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Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, “entered ball” includes not only a case where a prize ball is paid out but also a “through chucker” where no prize ball is paid out. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and may include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, special symbols in the main game and normal in the auxiliary game) In the case of symbols and side games, decorative symbols and blank symbols). “Random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, a so-called “ “Basic random numbers”, specifically, “Winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “Variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “Design symbols for determining the stop symbol” “Decided random number”, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Opening / closing pattern” refers to the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in a special game, the variable prize opening to be opened (may differ for each round), the upper limit of one round time (which differs for each round) The upper limit of the number of winnings per round (may differ for each round) and the opening form for one round (may differ for each round, for example, the variable prize opening keeps open) This means an opening / closing mode of the variable prize opening at the time of a special game, which is composed of an opening / closing pattern determining element consisting of a mode and a mode in which the variable winning opening repeatedly opens and closes. The second opening / closing pattern and the third opening / closing pattern are opening / closing modes in which the opening time of one round is shorter than that of the first opening / closing pattern. The round ends (and it is preferable that the variable winning opening is also shared so that the second opening / closing pattern and the third opening / closing pattern cannot be distinguished). Therefore, the second opening / closing pattern and the third opening / closing pattern are substantially determined from three elements of the number of rounds, an upper limit value of a round time, and an opening form of one round. “Appearance is the same” means that the number of rounds, the upper limit of the round time, and the open form of one round are different, but the appearance is the same, and the internal Since it is the same, the case where it looks the same is included. The “continuous number of times” may be in the form of incrementing from 0 to 1 for each special game, or decrementing by 1 from the predetermined number of times that is the upper limit value for each special game. The following best mode is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko machines are mixed (type 1 type 1 multifunction machine). However, as long as it has a probability variation function and a limiter function that increase the lottery probability for transition to a special game, it is not limited to the first type first type multi-function machine according to the best mode, and other game machines {e.g., conventional games It is within the scope of the present invention when applied to the first type or the third type}. This form is the best form to the last. The place and function where each means exists, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

  Here, before describing each component, the characteristics (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning holes, a first special figure start port 2210, a second special figure start port 2110, a general figure start port 2410, A first grand prize opening 2120, a second grand prize opening 2220, a first special symbol display device 2130, a second special symbol display device 2230, an effect display device 2310, a normal symbol display device 2420, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Has been. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first special figure starting port 2210 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the first game. As a specific configuration, the first special figure start opening 2210 includes a first special figure start opening entrance detection device 2211. Here, the first special figure starting port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first special figure starting port 2210, and the first special figure start indicating the entrance at the time of entering the ball. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the second game. Specifically, the second special figure start opening 2110 includes a second special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111, a second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112, and a second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112. And a second special-purpose starter electric accessory solenoid 2112a for opening and closing. Here, the second special figure start opening entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the second special figure start opening 2110. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 is changed to a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second special figure start opening 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win than the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the first special figure starting port 2210 is arranged at the approximate center of the game area. In the normal game (ordinary normal game), a game ball can be inserted into the first special figure starting port 2210 by performing the normal hitting. On the other hand, the second special figure starting port 2110 is arranged on the right side of the game area. And it is comprised so that a game ball can enter the 2nd special figure starting port 2110 by performing the right hit which is a strong hit. However, as shown in FIG. 1, an obstruction member that obstructs the entry to the start opening is provided immediately above the entry area of the second special figure start opening 2110. Therefore, at the time of the normal game (the normal game of normal game), the game ball does not enter the second special figure starting port 2110 even if the player hits the right. Here, an electric accessory 2112 is installed in the upper part of the second special figure starting port 2110, the electric accessory 2112 is displaceable, and the sizes of the entrance areas are different from each other (see FIG. Two states can be taken: a solid line in the middle and an open state (dotted line in the figure). And, in the closed state, as described above, because the entrance area is completely blocked by the presence of the obstructing member, the game ball does not enter the second special figure starting port 2110, In the open state, the game ball can enter the second special figure starting port 2110. In the best mode, there is a gaming state (usually specific gaming state) in which the electric accessory 2112 is likely to be opened. As will be described later, in the normal game specific game state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than normal (normal symbol probability variation state), the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than normal (reduced the normal symbol time) State), one or a plurality of combined states (all in this best mode) when the opening time when the electric accessory is in the open state is longer than the normal time (the extended state of the electric accessory opening). In the following best mode, this usual game specific game state may be referred to as a “common figure short-time state”.

  The positional relationship between the first special figure starting port 2210 and the second special figure starting port 2110 is not limited to that shown in the best mode. For example, the first special figure starting port 2210 and the second special figure starting port 2110 are arranged in a vertically overlapping position, and the upper part of the second special figure starting port 2110 is normally located due to the presence of the first special figure starting port 2210. You may comprise so that it may be plugged up. In this case, the first special figure starting port 2210 and the second special figure starting port 2110 cannot be distinguished from each other. Therefore, not only in the second special figure starting port 2110 but also in the first special figure starting port 2210 in the normal game specific gaming state. It may also occur when entering the ball. Moreover, in this best mode, although it comprised so that an electrically-driven accessory might be provided in the 2nd special figure start opening side, you may comprise so that an electrically-driven accessory may be provided in the 1st start opening side. Furthermore, you may comprise so that an electrically-powered article may not be provided.

  Next, the general-purpose start opening 2410 includes a general-purpose start opening entrance detection device 2411. Here, the general-purpose entrance entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general-purpose entrance 2410, and generates general-use entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. To do. In addition, the entrance of the game ball into the general-purpose start opening 2410 triggers a lottery for expanding the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110.

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 have a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stops at the big win symbol or the small win symbol. This is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is located at the upper left (upper right) of the outer outlet 142. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) includes a first big prize opening prize detection device 2121 (second big prize opening prize detection device) for detecting a game ball entry. 2221), the first grand prize opening electric accessory 2122 (second big prize opening electric combination 2222), and the first big prize opening electric combination 2122 (second big prize opening electric combination 2222). The first grand prize opening electric combination solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening electric combination solenoid 2222a). Here, the first grand prize winning prize detection device 2121 (second big prize winning prize winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize winning opening 2120 (second big prize winning opening 2220). The first big winning opening entrance information (second big winning opening entering information) indicating the entering at the time of entering is generated. The first grand prize opening electric role 2122 (second big prize opening electric role 2222) is a game in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) or is difficult to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is changed to an open state where the ball is easy to win. In this best mode, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first game and a special game based on the second game may be executed with a single special winning opening.

  Next, the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) performs variable display and stop display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the first game (second game). . Specifically, the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) includes a first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display unit 2231) and a first special symbol display unit 2132. (Second special figure hold display unit 2232). Here, the first special figure hold display part 2132 (second special figure hold display part 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is a random number related to the first game (second game). This corresponds to the number of reservations (the number of fluctuations in special symbols that have not been executed). The first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display unit 2231) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first special symbol (second special symbol) has 10 types of “0” to “9”. The number and the “-” of the loss are displayed.

  Since the first special symbol (second special symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in the best mode, the size of the first special symbol display device 2130 (second special symbol display device 2230) is It is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is not displayed by giving the first special symbol (second special symbol) itself a directing role, an effect display device to be described later You may comprise so that a 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display like 2310. FIG.

  Next, the effect display device 2310 performs change display and stop display of the effect image including the decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2310 includes an illustration display unit 2311 where an effect is executed including a variation display of decorative symbols, and an illustration hold display unit 2312. Here, the figure display unit 2311 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The effect display device 2310 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2312 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2420 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2420 includes a general map display unit 2421 and a general map hold display unit 2422. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls overall gaming operations such as lottery when entering the first special figure starting port 2210 (second special figure starting port 2110) (ie, game The main control device (main board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and various indications / limiter times (remaining times) on the drawing display unit 2311 that gives the game content interest Production control means (sub-board) 2320 for performing display control, production display device 2310 for displaying production that enhances the fun of the game, and the prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110, and a prize for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216. A payout device 3000, a launch device 232 that launches game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launch device 232, and a pachinko game machine A power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each unit, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (first game, second game, special game), auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {e.g. , Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 9R jackpot (with a ball), 9R jackpot (no ball), small hit, losing}, information on variation mode (for example, variation time), start of special game Information transmission means 1300 for transmitting signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc., and prize ball dispensing device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various prize openings Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and a first to be described later Winning lottery means 1135 for drawing whether or not the winning is based on the game content determination random number / second game content determination random number (winning random number), and the variation start condition of the first special symbol and the second special symbol {not in special game The symbol change start condition satisfaction determination means 1138 for determining whether or not the special symbol is not changing} and the random number are used to determine whether the symbol is stopped and the change mode (change time, etc.) The Symbol content determining means 1140 for determining, display control means 1150 for performing control of changing and stopping each symbol, and opening / closing of the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the second special diagram starting port 2110 Electric Chu open / close control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the decision, special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, the first game, the second game and the auxiliary Regarding a game, a determination as to which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., related to the main game State {normal game state, specific game state (probability variation game state, limited frequency game state), special game state}, state related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state) ), A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation information relating to special symbols, on / off statuses of various flags, gaming states during special games (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entry determination means 1110 is directed to the first special figure start opening entrance determination means 1111 and the second special figure start opening 2110 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure start opening 2210. 2nd special figure start opening entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not a game ball has entered, and a general figure start entrance entrance judging means for judging whether or not a game ball has flowed into the general start opening 2410 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire the first game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 2210, and according to the determination result, A first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring random numbers (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determining random number, a first special symbol determining random number, etc.) and a game ball to the second special figure starting port 2110 It is determined whether or not the second game content determination random number is acquired on the basis of the incoming game, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second special symbol determining random number is determined according to the determination result) Etc.) and a normal figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 for determining whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result; have.

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

  Next, the hold control unit 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is determined as a symbol. The first special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the change permission is given, and the second game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the second special symbol change permission is not given. The second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is granted based on the determination result, Decide whether or not to temporarily store the normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is temporarily stored until the symbol variation permission is granted And a Prussian diagram holding means 1133 for holding the 憶 means 1133a. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. The first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided. Furthermore, in addition to the random number, the first special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a and the second special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1132a also temporarily store information related to the order in which the random number hold is released.

Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the transition to a special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big win or a small winner (for example, the special game execution permission flag is internally turned on). A means 1135a and a success / failure lottery table 1135b referred to when the success / failure lottery is performed are provided. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is used when the first special symbol jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing the big hit lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small bonus lottery regarding the first special symbol. And a first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2, which is referred to, and a second special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-3, which is referred to when performing a big jackpot lottery on the second special symbol. Yes. In the best mode, the big hit and the small hit are configured as separate tables. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit and the small hit may be determined with one table. Here, Table 1 is an example of the success / failure lottery table 1135b.

  As described above, there are different jackpot lottery tables for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal gaming state and in the probability variation gaming state. In the best mode, the probability variation game state is configured to be about 10 times easier to win a jackpot than in the normal game state. On the other hand, as a small lottery table, there is only one table that does not depend on the gaming state, and is not divided into the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, in any gaming state, the probability of hitting is the same. Here, there is a small lottery table for the first special symbol, but there is no small lottery table for the second special symbol. This means that there is no jackpot for the second special symbol. The reason for adopting such a configuration will be described later, but when winning a jackpot with a high profit status, the second special symbol is likely to fluctuate after the jackpot, and the second special symbol is likely to fluctuate. Are all due to the large profitable jackpot. And in such a situation, after having won a big jackpot with a high profit status while the limiter is activated (or the first jackpot that triggers the limiter) by making the second special symbol a form that does not have a jackpot Thereafter, it is possible to construct a situation in which only a jackpot with a high profit state is executed for all remaining limiter counts without any apparently low profit state hitting.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the first special symbol content determination that determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first special symbol based on the acquired first game content determination random number (first random number). Means 1141, second special figure content determining means 1142 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second special symbol based on the acquired second game content determination random number (second random number), and There is a general symbol content determining means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the normal symbol winning random number. Here, the general contents determination means 1143 will be described first. The general contents determination means 1143 has a general contents determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The drawing contents determination lottery table 1143a includes various winning tables that differ depending on the game state (normal game → normal drawing normal lottery table, time reduction game → normal drawing time reduction lottery table).

  Next, the first special symbol content determination unit 1141 (second special symbol content determination unit 1142) refers to the first special symbol (second special symbol content determination unit 1142) that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the first special symbol (second special symbol). It has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). The first special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a (second special symbol content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol (second special symbol). Refer to the figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 (second special symbol stop symbol determination lottery table 1142a-1) and when determining the variation mode (variation time) of the first special symbol (second special symbol). And a first special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 (second special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2). These are described in detail below.

First, Table 2 shows an example of the first special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 and the second special figure stop symbol determination lottery table 1142a-1. As can be seen from the example below, in this best mode, there are a plurality of jackpot symbols, but the type of these symbols is configured to determine the profit status at the time of jackpot and the provision of short games at the time of jackpot after the jackpot (this Will be described later).

Next, Table 3 shows an example of the first special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 and the second special figure variation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2. Particularly noteworthy in the following example is a table in the case of a loss in the special figure probability variation gaming state. As can be seen from the table, there is a “limited frequency” state in which only one type of time is selected unlike the special figure normal gaming state when the special figure probability varying gaming state is lost. There are a plurality of such limited frequency states (first limited frequency to fourth limited frequency). This will be described in detail later.

  In this best mode, for ease of understanding, the selected variation time is one pattern at the time of big hit or small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, in the limited frequency state, the selected variation time is one pattern, but if it is substantially one pattern, it may have a plurality of patterns (here, “substantially” is 99% or more. Indicates that a specific pattern is selected). Furthermore, a different variation mode may be selected according to the number of reserved balls (for example, when there are three or four reserves at the time of holding digestion, a short variation time is selected. May be configured). However, even in this case, in the limited frequency state, only one variation time pattern is substantially selected regardless of the number of reserved balls.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 performs first control on the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first special symbol for a predetermined time. 1151, second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling to stop display after changing the second special symbol for a predetermined time on the second special symbol display unit 2231 of the second special symbol display device 2230, and normal symbol display There is a universal symbol control means 1154 for performing a control to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display unit 2421 of the device 2420.

  Here, the first special figure control means 1151 further includes a first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141. Yes. The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second special figure control means 1152 further comprises second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. Yes. The second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1154 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time management means 1154a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2421 of the ordinary symbol display device 2420. Further, the common figure change time management means 1154a further includes a normal figure change management timer 1154a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the conditions for performing the process of opening and closing the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110 are satisfied. Condition determining means 1161 and an electric chew release time management timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110.

Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (bonus) is satisfied. Specifically, the special game (bonus) execution permission flag is won. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not has occurred and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, Special game content determining means 1172 for setting the time between rounds etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and the special game in which the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition. Special game execution means 1173 for executing (big win) and time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, opening / closing time of the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220) And a special game time management means 1174 of Utame. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game management timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194.

  In Table 4, Group A (A11, A12...) Is a special game with a small number of balls (small special game), and Group B (B11, B12...) Is a special game with a large number of balls (large special game). ), And group C (C11, C12...) Is a second small special game with a small number of balls in one round. Then, when the group A and the group C are compared, although the number of rounds, the maximum duration of one round, the opening mode of one round, and the like are internally different, the same opening pattern appears in appearance (0.1 (9 seconds repetition of second opening → 0.1 second closing). Further, in the case of the A group and the C group, the first big winning opening 2121 that can be entered by the normal hitting is opened, but in the case of the B group, the second big winning opening 2220 that can be entered by the right hitting. Will be released.

Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And a specific game related information temporary storage means 1182 for temporarily storing information (flag or the like) related to the specific game. Here, the specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 temporarily stores the specific game propriety / content determination reference table 1183a and the limiter count (remaining count) that are referred to when determining the propriety of the specific game and the content of the specific game. And a limiter number counter 1183b for storing. Furthermore, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time-short count counter 1181a capable of counting the time-short count and a limited frequency counter 1181b capable of counting the limited frequency. Table 5 is an example of a specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a.

  Here, the left side of Table 5 is a table for determining whether or not a short-time game, which is one of the specific games, is determined. At this time, in the short game, the second special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 is likely to be in an open state, and the second game based on entering the second special figure starting port 2110 is mainly executed. The right side of Table 5 is a limited frequency game that is one of the specific games. In this limited frequency game, the same variation time is selected for the lost symbol. The count value of the limiter count (remaining limiter count) is updated at a hit other than the small hit. Here, in this best mode, when the gaming state on the first special figure side or the second special figure side changes, the gaming state on the second special figure side or the first special figure side also changes. In addition, when there is a limit to the number of times of normal time and the number of times of limitation, the total value of the number of times of change of the first special symbol and the number of times of change of the second special symbol is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times for time-short games, If the game is over 99999 times), the game ends. That is, the number of time reductions and the limited frequency are subtracted for each change (stop) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability variation game function). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variation game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes first game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the first game (game from the change of the first special symbol to the stop), Second game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second game (game from the change of the second special symbol to the stop), and temporarily stores the current game state in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for special game and special game for temporarily storing the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Game-related information temporary storage means 1194.

  Here, the first game state temporary storage means 1191 includes first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various game states relating to the first game, and a first special symbol ( The first special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information relating to the first special symbol in which the variation start condition is established.

  The second gaming state temporary storage unit 1192 includes a second flag temporary storage unit 1192a for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags in various gaming states related to the second game, and a second special symbol (variation) And a second special symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the second special symbol for which the start condition is satisfied.

  Further, the auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 is information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a normal symbol changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric chew release flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a for temporarily storing information, and temporary information temporary storage for temporarily storing information such as a stop symbol related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol satisfying the change start condition) Means 1193b.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripheral device 2000 includes a first gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the first game side, a second gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the second gaming side, and a first gaming side and a second gaming side. The first and second game shared peripheral devices, which are shared peripheral devices, and the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 related to the auxiliary game are included. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first gaming peripheral device includes a first special symbol starting port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying stoppage and variation of the first special symbol. Yes.

  Next, the second gaming peripheral device has a second special symbol starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second special symbol display device 2230 that can display the stop and change display of the second special symbol. ing.

  Next, the first and second game shared peripheral devices are in a closed state during a normal game, and in a special game (big hit), a first grand prize winning port 2120 that is open under predetermined conditions; The second big prize opening 2220 which is in a closed state during a normal game and is opened under a predetermined condition in a special game (big hit), a stop display and a change display of a decorative symbol, and a game during a special game It includes an effect display device 2310 that performs display related to the effect, including a display indicating the progress status, and an effect control means 2320 that manages all display control related to the effect. The production is related to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in time. is there.

  Here, the effect control unit 2320 performs the effect display control on the effect display device 2310 based on the information receiving unit 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side. Display control means 2322 for performing the above. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the display control means 2322 includes a decoration symbol display control means 2322a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the decoration display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310, and the drawing display reservation of the effect display device 2310. A drawing hold information display control unit 2322b that controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2312, and an effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c that temporarily stores information related to the effect at the time of the effect. And have.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a. The figure display content determination means 2322a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. Means 2322a-2, a limiter count counter 2222a-3 for temporarily storing the number of limiters (remaining count), and a small hit counter 2322a-4 for counting the number of small hits selected in a limited frequency state ,have. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop symbol. And a stop symbol determination lottery table 2322a-1-2 for reference. Hereinafter, these tables will be described in detail.

First, Table 6 is an example of a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1-1. As can be seen from this table, in the special figure limited frequency state where the variation time at the time of loss is uniform, different non-reach fluctuation modes are selected according to the stage of the limited frequency (first limited frequency to fourth limited frequency) It is configured to be. For example, the non-reach mode A during a normal game is a normal decorative symbol variation. On the other hand, the non-reach mode B at the first limited frequency and the second limited frequency is the sea mode in which the background is the sea and the decorative symbol is fish. The non-reach mode B also has a rank, and “B-1” (background is rippling) → “B-2” according to the counter value of the small hit counter (the number of small hits won in the limited frequency state) (Background is a depth of 5 m) → “B-3” (background is a depth of water of 50 m)... By the way, for example, when a hit where almost no ball is obtained occurs in the limited frequency state of the non-reach mode B-1, and there is a transition to the limited frequency state of the non-reach mode B-2, two possibilities are considered. It is done. One is a case where the win is a small special game (big win) and the state is shifted from the first limited frequency state to the second limited frequency state. In this case, the remaining number of limiters is reduced, which is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the other hit is the second small special game (small hit), and the small hit counter value is increased by 1 while the first limited frequency state is maintained, so that the non-reach mode B-1 to the non-reach mode B- This is a case of transition to the first limited frequency state of No. 2. In this case, since the remaining number of limiters does not decrease, there is no disadvantage for the player. However, regarding the winning mode (opening / closing mode of the big prize opening), the opening mode of the small special game and the second special game are common to both (see Table 4), and also regarding the stop pattern related to the winning As will be described later, the stop symbols related to the small special game and the second special game are both common in “Leach one shift miss” (for example, 332 or 667). Therefore, since the player cannot judge either the small special game or the second special game this time, the limiter remains when the player makes a transition from the non-reach mode B-1 to the non-reach mode B-2. The player will recognize that the number of times may have decreased. Further, the non-reach mode C at the time of the third limited frequency and the fourth limited frequency is the underground mode in which the background is the ground and the decorative symbol is the underground person. The non-reach mode C also has a rank similar to the non-reach mode A. Here, the non-reach mode D exists only at the fourth limited frequency, which is the final round of the limiter (magma mode in which the background is magma and the decorative design is a fire ball). The transition to the non-reach mode D is executed by drawing the small hits three times or more at the fourth limited frequency. That is, when entering the magma mode, the player is notified that the remaining number of limiters is one.

Next, Table 7 is an example of the stop symbol determination lottery table 2322a-1-2. As can be seen from this table, the small special game with almost no ball (a big hit with a predetermined mode belonging to the group A) and the second small special game (a big hit with the predetermined mode belonging to the group C) are both “one reach away. It is common to “losing eyes” (for example, 332 or 667), and is configured so that it cannot be distinguished as long as the decorative design is seen.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2322b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  In addition, the effect control means 2320 further controls all controls related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the effect control means 2320 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Lastly, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 has a normal figure start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start port 2110, and a normal symbol stop display and change display. A possible normal symbol display device 2420.

  The first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2310 is the effect control means 2320. It is connected so that information can be transmitted. That is, the first special symbol display device 2130, the second special symbol display device 2230, and the normal symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2310 is controlled by the effect control means 2320, respectively. means. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, at step 10, the main control device 1000 executes a winning process 10 for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including a general-purpose starting port that indirectly contributes) related to special game transition. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 14, the main controller 1000 executes a normal game control process described later. Next, in step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later, and proceeds to step 5000. In step 5000, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) drives the prize ball payout apparatus 3000 to perform a predetermined prize ball payout process based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. Return to Step 10 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step 10 in FIG. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. In step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 1200.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance ball determining unit 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general-purpose start entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Then, in step 1108, the general figure holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the order information indicating the number of holdings. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (game content determination random number acquisition process 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first special figure start port entrance judging means 1111 receives the first special figure start entrance entrance information from the first special figure start entrance entrance detection device 2211 of the first special figure start port 2210. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306 and step 1308, the first special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 determines the first game content determination random number (first winning random number, first variation mode determination random number, first special symbol determination). Random number, etc.) and the first special figure holding means 1131 stores the first game content determination random number in the first special figure holding information temporarily together with the order information indicating what number of the first special symbol is held. Set in the means 1131a. Next, in step 1309, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and obtains information as to what number of hold the random number is stored for the first special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the effect control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1310, the second special figure starting port entrance determining means 1112 receives the second special figure starting port entrance information from the second special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the second special figure starting port 2110. It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of the reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314 and step 1316, the second special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 determines the second game content determination random number (second winning random number, second variation mode determination random number, second special symbol determination). Random number), and the second special figure holding means 1132 stores the second game content determination random number in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means together with the order information indicating what number of the second special symbol is held. Set to 1132a. Next, in step 1317, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and acquires information as to what number of hold the random number is stored for the second special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the display control means 2320 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1310, and in the case of No in step 1310 and step 1312, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive driving determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1154 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the ordinary figure content determining means 1143 refers to the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the general symbol content determination means 1143 determines the stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball and the gaming state. Next, in step 1210, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1154a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 to the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Set 30 seconds). Then, in step 1212, the normal figure control means 1154 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193 a. Next, in step 1214, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-purpose control means. 1154 starts a normal symbol variation display on the universal symbol display unit 2421 after starting the common symbol variation management timer 1154a-1. Next, in step 1216, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1154a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1154a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the general map control means 1154 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1143 in step 1208 on the general map display unit 2421. Then, in step 1220, the common figure control means 1154 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the electric chew release time management timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, a short-time game) based on the game state when the normal symbol is stopped (current). 5 seconds in the case, 0.5 seconds in the case of normal games). Next, in step 1226, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1228, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the second special figure start port electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew opening time management timer 1162 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Steps 1232 and 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the second special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second special figure start opening 2110 and temporarily turns the auxiliary game related information temporarily. The electric chew release flag in the storage means 1193a is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (normal game process 14).

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (normal game) is performed. Move to processing 14).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 14 in FIG. First, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a first special symbol display process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second special symbol display process described later. In step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a special game (big hit) operating condition determination process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next step (special game control process 16).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first special symbol display process and the second special symbol display process according to the subroutine of steps 1400 (1) and (2) in FIG. Since this process is common to the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the first special symbol side will be mainly described, unless otherwise specified, and the second special symbol side will be written in parentheses. Describe. First, in step 1800, main controller 1000 executes variation start condition satisfaction determination processing described later. Next, in step 1402, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) is on. Determine. The “variation start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a variation start condition satisfaction determination process, which will be described later, and that is turned on under the condition that a special game or a special symbol is not changing. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1403, the first special figure content determination means 1141 (second special figure content determination means 1142) accesses the flag area of the gaming state temporary storage means 1190, and the first special symbol (first 2) The variation start permission flag relating to 2 special symbols) is turned off. Next, in step 1404, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) stores the first special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1131a (second special figure reservation information temporary storage unit 1132a). The first game content determination random number (second game content determination random number) relating to the current symbol variation stored temporarily is read. Next, in step 1406, the winning / losing lottery means 1135 uses the first game content determination random number (first winning random number) {second game content determining random number (second winning random number)} and the game state for the first special figure. With reference to the jackpot lottery table 1135b-1 and the first special figure jackpot lottery table 1135b-2 (second special chart jackpot lottery table 1135b-3), a special symbol win / bad (big hit, small hit) lottery is executed. In the case of winning or failing lottery, the big hit lottery is executed with reference to the big hit lottery table first, and when the big hit lottery is shifted, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table (however, It is not limited, and the lottery for the big hit and the small hit may be executed with the same lottery table. Even if you win, you may run a lottery lottery). In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the winning flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) in the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141 a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142 a). Referring to each lottery table, the first game content determination random number (for example, first special symbol determination random number, first variation mode determination random number) {second game content determination random number (for example, second special symbol determination random number, second variation) The stop symbol and the variation mode regarding the first special symbol (second special symbol) are determined based on the mode determination random number)}, and these are determined as the first special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second special graphic information temporary storage unit 1192b). Temporarily store. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). As for winning, there are big hits and small hits, but as long as they are configured so that stop symbols and fluctuation modes are selected in a differentiated manner, display contents are determined using separate tables. Alternatively, the display content may be determined using the same table (the same applies to the following). Next, in step 1414, the information transmitting means 1300 performs effect control on the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step 1412. It transmits to the means 2320 side. Next, in step 1416, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time {the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412} to the first special figure. It is set to the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). Then, in step 1418, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) makes the first special symbol display unit 2131 (second special symbol display device 2230 second of the second special symbol display device 2230) of the first special symbol display device 2130. On the special figure display unit 2231), the special symbol fluctuation display is started according to the fluctuation mode stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b). Next, in step 1420, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a).

  In step 1422, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination / limiter management process 1500). On the other hand, if Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1426, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) causes the first special symbol display unit 2131 of the first special symbol display device 2130 (the second special symbol display device 2230 of the first special symbol display unit 2230). 2 special figure display section 2231), the special symbol variation display is stopped, and the stop symbol stored in the first special figure information temporary storage means 1191b (second special figure information temporary storage means 1192b) is confirmed and stopped. Display control as.

  Next, in step 1438, the game control means 1100 refers to the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a) and determines whether or not the winning flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1438, in step 1440, the game control unit 1100 turns off the winning flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). Next, in step 1446, the game control means 1100 turns on the special game (big hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and proceeds to step 1428. In the case of No in step 1438, the process proceeds to step 1428.

  Next, in step 1428, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) is in step 1428, and the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) is the first flag. The changing flag in the temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) is turned off. Then, in step 1430, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) performs first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-). 1) is reset. Next, in step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination / limiter management process 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432 the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) sets the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination / limiter management process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to the subroutine of steps 1800 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1802, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, respectively, and determines whether or not the special game is being played. In the case of Yes in step 1802, in step 1803, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the gaming state temporary storage unit 1190 and determines whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are currently changing. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1803, in step 1804, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the second special symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1132a and determines whether there is a hold related to the second special symbol. . In the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1808, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the second special symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b, turns on the variation start permission flag relating to the second special symbol, and The process proceeds to processing (step 1402). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1804, in step 1806, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the first special symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a and determines whether or not there is a hold on the first special symbol. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1810, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the first special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b, turns on the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol, and The process proceeds to processing (step 1402). It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (step 1402) also in the case of No in step 1802, step 1803 and step 1806.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the normal time short time counter 1181a to determine whether or not the normal time short time counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the short time counter value of the normal time short time counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the normal time short time counter 1181a to determine whether or not the normal time short time is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the normal time reduction flag in the game state temporary storage unit 1190. This is the end of the normal symbol time-saving game end processing.

  Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the limited frequency counter 1181b to determine whether or not the special figure limited frequency counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1462, in step 1464, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the special figure limited frequency counter value of the limited frequency counter 1181b. Next, in step 1466, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the limited frequency counter 1181b and determines whether or not the special figure limited frequency count value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1466, in step 1468, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the limited frequency flag of the special figure in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and performs the next process (special game operation condition determination / limiter management process 1500). ). The special symbol limited frequency game ending process is thus completed. In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to step 1462, and in the case of No in step 1462 and step 1466, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination / limiter management process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination / limiter management process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 sets the content of the special game in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 by referring to the special game content reference table 1172a based on the predetermined mode. The process proceeds to step 1508. This completes the special game content setting process.

  Next, in step 1508, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the current hit is a small hit (second small special game). In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not the special figure probability changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 turns off the special figure probability changing flag in the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190. In step 1514, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 confirms that the certain game end condition is in the probabilistic state in step 1510 (that is, confirms that the limiter value is 1 or more). 1 is subtracted from the limiter value (L). Next, in step 1516, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the limiter value in the limiter number counter 1181 is not zero. In the case of Yes in step 1516, in step 1518, the specific game control unit 1180 accesses the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage unit 1182, turns on the probability variation reservation flag, and proceeds to step 1524. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1516, that is, when the limiter has been reached in the current jackpot, step 1518 is skipped and the process proceeds to step 1524 so as not to shift to the probability variation game after the jackpot. Thus, the probability change at the time of the limiter is finished and the limiter subtraction process is finished.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1510, that is, when the special figure probability variation game is not currently in progress, in step 1522, the specific game control means 1180 sets 4 as the limiter value (L) in the limiter number counter 1183b. , The process proceeds to step 1518. This completes the limiter setting process in the case of a big hit at the time of non-limiter.

  Next, in step 1524, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not the limited frequency flag of the special figure is on. In the case of Yes in step 1524, in step 1526, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the limited frequency flag of the special figure. Then, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 clears the limited frequency counter 1181b to set the special figure limited frequency counter value to 0, and proceeds to Step 1530. This completes the special figure limiting frequency end process. Note that if the answer is No in step 1524, the process proceeds to step 1530.

  Next, in step 1530, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the time reduction flag related to the normal symbol is on. In the case of Yes in step 1530, in step 1532, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 accesses the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190 and turns off the time-short flag related to the normal symbol. Then, in step 1534, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 clears the normal time short-time counter 1181a to set the normal time short-time counter to 0 times, and proceeds to step 1536. With the above, the end process of the normal symbol time-short state is finished. Note that if the answer is No in Step 1530, the process proceeds to Step 1536.

  Next, in the case of No in step 1508, that is, in the case where the current hit is a small hit, the above-described certainty change termination at the time of limiter and limiter subtraction processing, limiter setting processing in the case of a big hit at non-limiter, The process skips to step 1532 without executing the once-end processing of the figure-limited frequency and the once-ending processing of the normal symbol time-short state. As described above, the best mode is configured such that even if a small win is won, the gaming state does not change directly due to the winning of the small win. However, if the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit, the flag may be temporarily dropped during the small hit and the flag may be set again after the small hit ends.

  After completing the above processing, in step 1536, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and proceeds to the next processing (special game control processing in step 16). Transition. In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 16).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a special game start signal to the effect control unit 2320 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1626 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and confirms which of the first grand prize winning port 2120 or the second grand prize winning port 2220 is to be opened. The first grand prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port 2220 is driven by driving the first grand prize port electric role 2122 or the second big prize port electric role 2222, and the first big prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port. 2220 is released and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game management timer 1174a (particularly, an open time timer) and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means 1173 drives the first big prize opening electric member 2122 or the second big prize opening electric member 2222 of the first big prize port 2120 or the second big prize port 2220. It stops and closes the 1st grand prize opening 2120 or the 2nd big prize opening 2220. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game management timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, 9 rounds if the big win, 1 round if the big win) It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the effect control means 2320 side. In step 9000, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. First, in step 9002, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not the current special game is a small hit, that is, whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 9002, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1182 to determine whether or not the probability change reservation flag is on, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the limiter still remains. In the case of Yes in step 9004, in step 9005 and step 9006, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the specific game related information temporary storage means 1182 to turn off the probability change reservation flag and turn on the special figure probability change flag. To. In step 9007, the specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190 to acquire the stop symbol information of the special symbol that triggered the current jackpot, and then determines whether or not the specific game is possible. The reference table 1183a-1 after the limiter non-reachable jackpot of the content determination reference table 1183a is referred to, and if necessary, the normal time flag is turned on and the normal time is set. Next, in step 9010, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the special figure limited frequency flag corresponding to the L value based on the limiter number value (L) temporarily stored in the limiter number counter 1183b (L = 4, the first limited frequency flag, L = 3, the second limited frequency flag, L = 2, the third limited frequency flag, and L = 1, the fourth limited frequency flag. ). Then, the specific game control means 1180 sets 99999 in the limited frequency counter 1183b, and proceeds to Step 9014 (that is, it means that the limited frequency state continues substantially until the next big hit). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 9004, that is, if the limiter has been reached in this jackpot, in step 9008, the specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1190 and this time jackpot. After acquiring the stop symbol information of the special symbol that triggered the event, refer to the reference table 1183a-2 after the limiter reaching jackpot of the reference table 1183a for determining whether or not the specific game is possible, and if necessary, set a normal time flag After turning on and setting the normal number of times, the routine proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000). The game state determination process after the end of the special game on the main side is thus completed.

  Next, processing for transmitting (1) information indicating that the limiter value has been updated and (2) information indicating that the current hit is a small hit to the sub-side is executed below. . Here, by sending these pieces of information to the sub-side after the end of the special game, the sub-side limited frequency mode initial setting process, the sub-side limited frequency mode switching process, and the rank within the same limited frequency mode on the sub-side as described later It is possible to reliably execute the up process on the sub side. First, in the case where the current hit is a big hit, particularly in the case where the limiter continuation flag is ON, especially in the situation where the limiter count is to be decreased, in step 9014, the information transmission unit 1300 The update information is transmitted to the sub-side, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000). Note that the sub-side receiving this information executes a process of increasing the sub-side limited frequency state by one step. In the best mode, the limiter value update information is transmitted. However, the counter value in the limiter counter may be transmitted. In the case of No in step 9002, that is, when the current hit is a small hit, the information transmitting means 1300 transmits information indicating that the current hit is a small hit to the sub-side, and The process shifts to a prize ball payout process (step 5000). The sub-side that has received this information executes a process of raising the rank in the stage by one while maintaining the sub-side limited frequency mode at the current stage.

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect control means 2320. First, in step 6400, the effect control means 2320 executes a sub-side mode management process to be described later. Next, in steps 6100 (1) and (2), the effect control unit 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing described later. Next, in Steps 6200 (1) and (2), the effect control means 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processing described later. In step 6300, the effect control means 2320 executes a special game (during big hit) display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the display control means 2322 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the sub-side limited frequency mode flag is off, that is, whether or not the normal game is currently being played. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not limiter update information has been received from the main control device 1000 side. Here, the limiter update information is information transmitted from the main controller 1000 side after the jackpot (see steps 9006 to 9014 in FIG. 15). In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the display control unit 2322 accesses the flag area of the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and turns on the sub-side limited frequency mode flag. In step 6408 and step 6410, the display control unit 2322 sets “1” as the initial value of the limiter count J to the limiter count counter 2322a-3 and “0” as the initial value of the rank T of the limited frequency state. Is set in the small hit counter 2322a-4, and the process proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display content determination process in step 6100 (1)}. The above is the processing that is executed when the limit change limited certain change continuous state is entered from the normal state.

  Next, in the case of No in step 6402, in step 6412, the display control unit 2322 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not limiter update information has been received from the main side. . In the case of Yes in step 6412, in step 6414, the display control means 2322 adds 1 to the limiter count J in the limiter count counter 2332a-3. In step 6416, the display control unit 2322 refers to the limiter count J in the limiter count counter 2332a-3, and determines whether the J value is not 5, that is, whether the limiter count has not been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6400, in step 6418, the display control means 2322 clears the rank T in the limited frequency state to zero, and proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display content determination process in step 6100 (1)}. The above is the processing when shifting from one limited frequency mode to another limited frequency mode, which is executed when the probability variation continuous state with limiter limitation continues.

  Next, in the case of No in step 6416, that is, when the limiter count has been reached, in step 6420, the display control means 2322 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and the sub-side limited frequency. Turn off the mode flag. In step 6422, the display control means 2322 clears the limiter number counter 2322a-3 and the small hit counter 2322a-4 to zero, and proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display content determination process in step 6100 (1)}. To do. The above is the process when shifting from the limited frequency mode to the normal mode, which is executed when the limit variation limited probability variation continuous state ends.

  Next, in the case of No in step 6412, that is, when the limiter update information is not received from the main side, in step 6424, the display control unit 2322 displays the main under the situation where the sub-side limited frequency mode is on. It is determined whether or not the small hit information is received from the side. Here, the small hit information is information transmitted after the big hit from the main controller 1000 side (see step 9016 in FIG. 15). In step 6426, the display control means 2322 adds 1 to the T value temporarily stored in the small hit counter 2322a-4, and the next process {first decorative symbol display content determination process in step 6100 (1)}. Migrate to The above is the processing for increasing the rank of the limited frequency mode by one in the limited frequency mode under the limit variation limited probability variation continuous state.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of steps 6100 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination unit 2322 a-1 is based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2321 a, Based on the J value in the counter 2322a-3 (ie, the sub-side limited frequency mode state) and the T value in the small hit counter 2322a-4 (ie, the rank in a certain limited frequency mode state) With reference to the table 2322a-1-1, the decoration pattern variation mode and stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect control means 2320 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / variation). The aspect) may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the ratio of the variation mode on the side of the effect control unit 2320 may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and the next process {first decorative symbol display control process 6200 (1 )}. Even in the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display control process 6200 (1)}.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of steps 6200 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322a and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c on the drawing display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2121a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decoration symbol display control means 2322a follows the determination contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the display unit 2311. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 6300). Transition.

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

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special game (during jackpot) display control process according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2322 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2322 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c and makes a big hit on the effect display device 2310. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2322 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2310 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1624. Next, in Step 6312, the display control means 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2121a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control unit 2322 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6316, the display control means 2322 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (sub-side mode management process in step 6000). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (sub-side mode management process in step 6000).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 21 and 22.

<< Main-side specification 1 >> Limiter function The pachinko gaming machine of the best mode is a gaming machine with a limiter function in which an upper limit is imposed on the number of consecutive jackpots. As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal game, the jackpot symbol (for example, the predetermined aspect A11 in Table 4) stops due to the variation of the first special symbol (the fourth variation in the diagram), and the profit state Is a low jackpot (9 rounds, 1 round maximum duration 0.1 seconds, 1 round release mode = open duration, round interval 0.1 seconds). Then, after the jackpot is over, since the jackpot probability becomes a probability variation gaming state higher than that in the normal game, the next jackpot can be won in a relatively short time. When the jackpot for executing such a plurality of rounds is executed a predetermined number of times (5 times in the best mode), the gaming state after the predetermined number of times is not a probability variation gaming state.

《Main-side spec 2》 Limited frequency function In the best pachinko machine of this best form, when a big hit is made from the normal gaming state, the variation time of special symbols (especially lost) is limited to a predetermined number of times (99999 in this best form). It shifts to a limited frequency state where the time variation time is substantially the same. A plurality of limited frequency states corresponding to the remaining number of limiters can be constructed. Specifically, when the remaining number of limiters (L) is 4, 3, 2 and 1, the first limited frequency state, the second limited frequency state, the third limited frequency state, and the fourth limited frequency state Are selected as the corresponding limited frequency states (see Table 5). Here, in this best mode, both the variation time at the time of loss in the first limited frequency state and the second limited frequency state are both 10 seconds, and the variation time at the time of loss in the third limited frequency state and the fourth limited frequency state are both Is also configured for 20 seconds. As described above, the smaller the remaining number of limiters, the longer it can be produced. In the best mode, the limit frequency is set from the first time of the limiter (design fluctuation after the jackpot that triggered the limiter). However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that a limited frequency may be attached after the end of the jackpot one time before the jackpot (the jackpot serving as the trigger for the end of the limiter). Furthermore, it is also possible to determine how many times the limiter is to be given the limited frequency or how many times the limiter is to be given by lottery or based on the first hitting pattern of the limiter. Good. Further, in this best mode, the small hit does not trigger the occurrence of the limited frequency, and even if the small hit occurs while the limiter continues, the limited frequency state is not affected (that is, the limited frequency state is different). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a limited frequency may be generated with a small hit as a trigger, or a limited frequency state may be changed with a small hit as a trigger.

《Main side spec 2》 Shortening the time of normal symbols In this best mode, if you win a big win, it will be in a special special probability variation game state regardless of the stop symbol in the situation where the limiter has not been reached, but the profit state Unless the player wins a high jackpot (in Table 4, the jackpot of the group of the predetermined mode B (9 rounds, 1 round maximum duration 30 seconds, 1 round opening mode = opening duration, round interval 5 seconds) There is no transition to time-saving games.

  Here, when the game is not in the normal symbol time reduction game state, the ball hardly enters the second special diagram start port 2110 related to the second special symbol. Accordingly, when the game is not in the normal symbol time-saving game state, most of the balls enter the first special figure starting port 2210. In such a case, most of the jackpots are selected with a low profit state {as shown in Table 2, random number values 0 to 899 are the predetermined mode A group (low profit jackpot), and random values 900 to 1023 Is predetermined mode B (high profit special game)}. Therefore, until it becomes a normal symbol time-saving game, there is a possibility that even if it rushes into a special figure probability changing game, it will end with only a low profit jackpot that can hardly get a ball.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol time-saving game state, it is easy to enter the second special diagram starting port 2110 related to the second special symbol. Here, in this best mode, as shown in step 1804 of FIG. 11, the reserved digest of the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol. Therefore, in the normal symbol time-saving game state, only the second special symbol will fluctuate. In such a case, all of the jackpots are selected with a high profit state {as shown in Table 2, a predetermined mode B group (high profit jackpot) is selected with all random values 0 to 1023}. Therefore, once it becomes a game for shortening the time of a normal symbol, high profit jackpots that can obtain a lot of balls will continue. FIG. 22 is a timing chart illustrating this state. As shown by the dotted line portion in this figure, the first special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol according to the predetermined mode B at the beginning of the limiter or during the limiter period (in this example, the remaining number of times of limiter is three times). High profit jackpot-> normal symbol time shortening state-> second special symbol fluctuation-> high profit jackpot) is continuously executed.

  In addition, after the limiter period, the normal symbol time-saving game continues for a predetermined number of times (until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times in this example). For this reason, if the jackpot can be drawn here again, the high limit jackpot can be drawn for all the next limiter periods, so that it is possible to acquire a large number of balls in a short time.

《Sub-side spec 1》 Suggestion of remaining limiter number In the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the sub-side is limited to the special figure after entering the limiter game and entering the special figure limited frequency gaming state on the main side. The sub-side limited frequency mode corresponding to the frequency game is realized. Here, the factors that determine the contents of the sub-side limited frequency mode are (1) the number of remaining internal limiters and (2) the number of small hits. As described in detail in Table 6, first, when the main side is in the normal gaming state, the sub side is in the “normal mode”, and the decoration pattern variation is executed as usual. When the main side is in the special figure first limited frequency state, the sub side also shifts to the first limited frequency state. Further, when the main side is in the special figure second limited frequency state, the sub side also shifts to the second limited frequency state. However, the sub-side first limited frequency state and the sub-side second limited frequency state are “sea mode” which is the same mode in appearance. However, as can be seen from Table 6, since the non-reach mode selected depending on the number of small hits in the state is different, the player cannot determine whether the current state is the first limited frequency state or the second limited frequency state. . Specifically, with reference to FIG. 21 and Table 6, after the first jackpot that triggered the limiter, the sea mode is entered, and the non-reach mode B-1 is displayed as a lost symbol. Here, as can be seen from Table 6, since the non-reach mode B-1 is selected only in the first limited frequency state, the player is currently staying in the first limited frequency state. Grasp that. In this situation, it is assumed that a hit that cannot be determined whether it is a low profit big hit or a small win (small hit in FIG. 21). And after the said hit, although the sea mode stay does not change, the non-reach mode B-2 is displayed as a lost symbol. In this case, as can be seen with reference to Table 6, when non-reach B-2 is selected, (1) first limited frequency state + small count value = 1, (2) second limited frequency state When + small count value = 0, two possibilities arise. Therefore, the player cannot know whether or not the current hit is a big hit that is a limiter digestion target, that is, how many times the big hit is guaranteed. In this way, by not linking the limited frequency state on the main side and the mode on the sub side completely, it is suggested that there is a limiter remaining number of times, but not fully informing, thereby improving the interest of the game. It has been.

<< Sub-side spec 2 >> Limiter remaining number notification The pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode is configured to notify the remaining number when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, this is a case where a small hit is continuously drawn a predetermined number of times under the condition that the remaining number of limiters is one. As shown in FIG. 21, when the small hits are drawn three times after the limiter remaining count becomes one, the non-reach mode enters a magma mode in which D is set (see also Table 6). Thus, since this magma mode is a mode that enters only under the condition that the remaining number of limiters is one, the player recognizes that the remaining number of times is one.

  According to this best mode, since the number of limiters is fixed to one, which is a predetermined number, the gambling can be suppressed to some extent, so that it is possible to prevent the game store from suffering an unexpected disadvantage. In addition to making it easy to balance the profits of the player and the game store, a small special game that is counted as the number of limiters and a second small special game that is not counted as the number of limiters are provided. Since the second small special game is configured to be the same in appearance, the player can construct a situation in which it is difficult to know how many times the right of the probability-changing game remains, and the time when the game is stopped is not significant. Therefore, in addition to preventing the player from ending the game immediately after the end of the limiter, the player can continue to have the expectation that the player is always in a high probability state. Also addition to the advantage of it is possible to increase the width of the game in order. Furthermore, according to this best mode, when the number of limiters is constant, when more large special games are allocated, the number of awarded prize balls increases, while more small special games are allocated. Is configured so that the number of winning prize balls is small, and the number of winning prize balls is not constant, and the small special game and the second small special game are identical in appearance as described above, and only the former is the number of limiters. Since it is configured to be counted, it is extremely difficult to determine whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation game, and as a result, it is possible to always give a tension to the player. Play.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to execute an effect suggesting the continuous number of times (including the remaining number of times) based on the number of consecutive limiters, the player can be given the fun of guessing the remaining number of limiters and the current gaming state. As a result, the game can be more interesting.

  In addition, if a special game is allocated once during the limiter period, it will be easier to enter the second starting port where it will be easier to allocate the special game, so it will be allocated within the limiter period. If it is not possible, it will result in very few balls, but if a special game is allocated within the limiter period, it will be easy to receive a large special game in succession, resulting in a very large number of balls. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a player with a clear ball and not a uniform ball.

  In this best mode, as shown in Table 5, when a small special game (predetermined modes A11, A12...) Is won on the first special symbol side when reaching the non-limiter, it will not shift to a short-time game. However, it may be configured to enter into a short-time game a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times or 20 times). In this case, since it becomes easy to enter the second special figure starting port 2110 during this predetermined number of periods, it becomes a chance zone in which it is possible to obtain the outgoing ball.

2110 Second special figure starting port 2120 First big prize opening 2131 First special figure display unit 2210 First special figure starting port 2220 Second big prize winning port 2231 Second special figure display unit 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1140 Means 1150 Display control means 1172 Special game content determination means 1173 Special game execution means 1180 Specific game control means 1181 Specific game end condition determination means 1183b Limiter count counter

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Based on the random number, identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information,
According to the variation content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling to display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode, it is lower than the large special game that can benefit the player by operating the variable winning opening with the first opening / closing pattern, and the profit that can be given at the time of the large special game A special game content determination means for determining the content of the special game from at least two types of the small special game that operates the variable winning opening by the second opening and closing pattern capable of providing a profit;
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state;
Among the predetermined modes of the stop identification information, in the case of a specific predetermined mode that is a specific predetermined mode, the transition lottery probability to the special game based on the random number is normally set after the special game executed with the predetermined mode as a trigger. Gaming state control means for controlling to shift to a high probability variation gaming state higher than the gaming state;
Measuring means for measuring the number of consecutive times of one unit, with one unit being a special game caused by the specific predetermined mode being executed again during the high probability variable gaming state;
High probability variation gaming state transition regulation means for forcibly shifting to the normal gaming state after the end of the special game when the continuous number reaches a predetermined number of times ;
In a pachinko machine having
When the stop identification information of the identification information is in a second predetermined mode different from the predetermined mode, the special game content determination means has a third open / close pattern that is apparently the same as the second open / close pattern as the content of the special game. To determine the second small special game that activates the variable prize opening ,
Based on the continuous number of times, it is configured to perform an effect suggesting the continuous number of times,
The starting port is
A first start opening whose fixed area is fixed;
A second starting port that makes it easier to enter the ball by expanding the entrance area by satisfying a predetermined condition;
Consists of
The special game content determination means selects a large special game in the special game based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port as the content of the special game executed when the stop identification information of the identification information is in a predetermined mode. The frequency of the game is higher than the frequency at which the large special game in the special game based on the inflow of game balls to the first starting port is selected,
The game state control means controls the game state so that the predetermined condition is easily achieved after execution of the large special game, while the game state cannot be shifted after execution of the second small special game,
A second small special game can be executed for a special game based on the inflow of game balls to the first starting port, while a second small special game is executed for a special game based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port. A pachinko machine characterized by being configured not to be able to be played.

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