JP5800342B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

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  Related to pachinko machines.

  The most popular conventional type 1 pachinko machines that are currently most popular are that random numbers are acquired when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker), and the lottery is executed using the random numbers. When the lottery result is a win, it is a model that shifts to a special game state in which a variable winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is opened under predetermined conditions. Here, regarding the transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, the following processing is executed. First, when a lottery is executed using a random number acquired based on the game ball entering the starting port, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the identification information display unit. Then, after the predetermined time elapses, the variation display of the identification information is terminated and the stop identification information is displayed. At this time, if the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, a predetermined mode (for example, “7”) is displayed as stop identification information. If the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on at the timing when the stop identification information is displayed, and the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on. Then, the “special game execution flag” is turned on, and the special game is immediately executed. Thus, in the processing, the timing when the “special game transition permission flag” is turned on and the timing when the “special game execution flag” is turned on are continuous and are substantially the same.

By the way, the above-mentioned “special game transfer permission flag” is not a flag for determining the special game transfer, but the “previous stage flag for executing special game” (“special game transfer right acquisition flag”) is turned on. There are conventionally gaming machines with different timings when the “special game execution flag” is turned on (conventional third type). In a conventional type 3 pachinko gaming machine, for example, when a lottery is executed with a random number acquired by entering a game ball into the start opening and the lottery result is a win, for example, at the timing when the change of the identification information ends. Turn on the special game transfer right acquisition flag. However, in this type of pachinko machine, the period during which the “special game transfer right acquisition flag” is on is limited to a predetermined time, and if the “special game execution flag” is not turned on within the predetermined time, The “right acquisition flag” is turned off (the special game transfer right disappears). Furthermore, among these types of gaming machines, there are those in which the next lottery is executed even during a period when the “special game transfer right acquisition flag” is on and the “special game execution flag” is not on. . In this case, immediately after the “special game execution flag” is turned on and the “special game transfer right acquisition flag” is turned off, the “special game transfer right acquisition flag” again as a result of winning in the next lottery. Due to the fact that the game is turned on, the special game once executed is forcibly terminated (so-called punk).
JP-A-7-51440

  An object of the present invention is to provide means capable of realizing the exercise of a special game transfer right at a timing desired by a player and to provide means capable of performing a highly interesting performance.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that takes an open state and a closed state;
A specific area where game balls can enter,
A main control side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the main control side identification information;
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit that controls the output of the performance, and on the game area where the game ball flows down, a guide path is provided for guiding the game ball on the game area to the specific area,
The main control unit
Main control side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information displayed on the main control side identification information display unit, based on the game ball entering the start port;
According to the variation mode determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means, the main control side identification information display section displays the main control side identification information in a variable manner, and then the stop identification determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means. Main control side identification information display control means for executing control for displaying information;
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, special game state transition right granting means for granting a right to transition to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Special gaming state transfer right exercising means for shifting to a special gaming state in which a variable prize opening is opened when a gaming ball enters the specific area in a situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised; With
The sub-control unit
If the predetermined performance execution condition including at least the arrival of the game ball at the predetermined position on the guide path is satisfied , the second effect can be executed after executing the first effect on the effect display unit. Yes,
While the first effect does not definitely inform whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player, the second effect definitely informs whether it is advantageous or unfavorable for the player. And
The second performance is a pachinko gaming machine configured to definitely notify whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player before the variable winning opening is opened. .
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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.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A pachinko gaming machine having a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that controls the output control of the production,
The main control unit
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A main control side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the main control side identification information;
Main control side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information displayed on the main control side identification information display unit, based on the game ball entering the start port;
According to the variation mode determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means, the main control side identification information display section displays the main control side identification information in a variable manner, and then the stop identification determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means. Main control side identification information display control means for executing control for displaying information;
In addition to the main control side identification information change mode and stop identification information determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means, a change start command is issued at the start of main control side identification information change, and the main control side identification information change Main control unit side information transmission means for transmitting a variable end command to the sub control unit side at the end,
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, special game state transition right granting means for granting a right to transition to a special game state advantageous to the player;
A specific area where game balls can enter,
In the situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised, when the game ball enters the specific area, it manages the special gaming state transition right exercising means for shifting to the special gaming state, and the main control unit Is configured to retain the right to transition to the special gaming state until the game ball enters the specific area without providing a period during which the right to transition to the special gaming state can be exercised.
The sub-control unit
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
Production content determination means for determining the content of the production based on information regarding the variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information transmitted from the main control unit,
The effect display unit receives the change start command transmitted from the main control unit side for transmitting the change start of the main control side identification information corresponding to the effect for the effect determined by the effect content determination means. In response to receiving the change end command for starting the display of the effect and transmitting the change end of the main control side identification information corresponding to the effect transmitted from the main control unit, the effect display unit A pachinko gaming machine that manages production display control means for ending the display of
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information is not the predetermined mode, an effect of the same time as the variation mode of the main control side identification information on the main control unit side is performed, and the main control side on the main control unit side While synchronizing the fluctuation display of the identification information and the production on the sub-control unit side,
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information is in the predetermined mode, a specific effect is performed for a longer time than the variation mode of the main control side identification information on the main control unit side, and the specific effect includes The first effect of the same time as the variation mode of the main control side identification information and the second effect executed after the end of the first effect are included, and when executing the specific effect, The change display of the main control side identification information on the control unit side and the first effect on the sub control unit side are displayed in synchronization, and the second effect is started after receiving the change end command from the main control unit side. Control
Under circumstances where the right to transition to a special game has not been exercised, and a game ball has entered a specific area when entry into the specific area is valid, a situation where the second performance is being executed Even so, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to forcibly end the second presentation being executed.
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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 aspect (1)
A pachinko gaming machine having a main control unit (main board) that controls the progress of the game and a sub control unit (sub board) that controls the output control of the production,
The main control unit (main board)
A start opening (special drawing start opening 2110) in which a game ball can enter,
A main control side identification information display unit (special diagram display unit 2131) capable of variable display and stop display of the main control side identification information (special symbol);
Based on the game ball entering the starting port, the variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) displayed on the main control side identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) are determined. Main control side identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141);
The main control side identification information (special symbol) is changed in the main control side identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) according to the variation mode determined by the main control side identification information display content determination unit (special symbol content determination unit 1141). After the display, the main control side identification information display control means (special figure control means 1151) that executes control for displaying the stop identification information determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141). When,
Main control side identification information (special symbol) in addition to information regarding the variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) determined by the main control side identification information display content determining unit (special symbol content determining unit 1141) Main control unit side information transmission means (information transmission unit 1200) for transmitting a change start command to the sub control unit (sub board) side at the end of fluctuation of the main control side identification information (special symbol). )When,
Special game state transition right granting means (special game transition right granting means) that grants a right to transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) is stopped in a predetermined manner 1175),
A specific area where a game ball can enter (specific area entrance α3);
In a situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state has not yet been exercised, when a game ball enters the specific area (specific area entrance α3), a special gaming state transition right exercising means for shifting to the special gaming state ( Special game transfer right granting means 1175), and the main control unit (main board) does not provide a period during which the right to transfer to the special game state can be exercised. It is configured to retain the right to enter the special gaming state until entering the mouth α3)
Sub-control unit (sub-board)
An effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of displaying the effect;
Production content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a) for determining the content of the production based on information regarding the variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) transmitted from the main control unit (main board). -1) and
Changes in the main control side identification information (special symbol) corresponding to the effect transmitted from the main control unit side (main board) for the effect determined by the effect content determining means (drawing display content determining means 2152a-1). In response to receiving the variation start command for transmitting the start, the effect display unit (drawing display unit 2141) starts displaying the effect, and the effect transmitted from the main control unit (main board) side An effect display control means for ending the display of the effect at the effect display unit (drawing display unit 2141) upon receiving the change end command for transmitting the change end of the corresponding main control side identification information (special symbol). A pachinko gaming machine that manages (decorative symbol display control means 2152a),
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) is not in the predetermined mode, the effect content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) is the main control unit (main board) side. The effect display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) selects the effect of the same time as the variation mode of the control side identification information (special symbol), and the main control side identification information on the main control unit (main board) side While synchronizing the fluctuation display of (special symbol) and the production on the sub-control unit (sub-board) side,
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information (special symbol) is in the predetermined mode, the production content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) is on the main control unit (main board) side. While selecting a specific effect for a time longer than the variation mode of the main control side identification information (special symbol), the effect display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) is configured to specify the specific effect on the sub-control unit (sub-board) side. The start timing of the production is the same as the variation timing of the main control side identification information (special symbol) on the main control unit (main board) side, and the specific production even after the end of the variation end timing on the main control unit (main board) side To be able to continue,
When the game ball enters the specific area (specific area entrance α3) under the condition that the right to transition to the special game is not exercised, the main control unit side information transmission means (information transmission means 1200) Send specific area entry information to the sub-control unit (sub-board) side,
The effect display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) is executed when the specific area entry information is received from the main control unit (main board) side under the situation where the specific effect is being executed. This is a pachinko machine characterized by forcibly terminating the production.
Here, a preferred mode in which the gaming state transition control means can also perform transition to an auxiliary gaming state having a different frequency of entering the starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) will be given.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this different aspect is
It is a member that can take an open state and a closed state provided in a start port (special view start port 2110), and in the open state, the game ball is a start port (special view start port) compared to the closed state 2110) a variable member that is easy to enter the ball (a tulip member of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112),
Variable member opening / closing drive means (solenoid of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) for opening and closing the variable member (the tulip member of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112);
Auxiliary game side start port (common figure start port 2210) in which a game ball can enter,
An auxiliary game side identification information display unit (ordinary symbol display device 2220) capable of variably displaying and stopping the auxiliary game side identification information (normal symbol),
The auxiliary game side random number related to the open state driving of the variable member (the tulip member of the special figure start port electric accessory 2112) is acquired based on the game ball entering the auxiliary game side start port (the general figure start port 2210). An auxiliary game side random number acquisition means (ordinary random number acquisition determination execution means 1122);
Auxiliary game side identification information display content determination means (common figure content determination means 1142) for determining stop identification information of the auxiliary game side identification information (ordinary symbol) based on the auxiliary game side random number;
The auxiliary game side identification information display unit (ordinary symbol display device 2220) displays the auxiliary game side identification information (ordinary symbol) in accordance with the display contents determined by the auxiliary game side identification information display content determination unit (general symbol content determination unit 1142). Auxiliary game side identification information display control means (common figure control means 1152) for controlling to display stop identification information after fluctuation display for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information of the auxiliary game side identification information (ordinary symbol) is in a predetermined mode, variable member drive control means for controlling the drive so that the variable member (the tulip member of the special drawing start opening electric accessory 2112) is opened. (Electric Chu open / close control means 1160).
And the gaming state transition control means,
When the lottery result by the winning / losing lottery means (win / no lottery means 1135) is winning, after the special gaming state based on the winning is completed, the variable member (special drawing start port electric accessory 2112 is compared with that in the auxiliary gaming side normal gaming state. Auxiliary game side specific game that determines whether or not to shift to the auxiliary game side specific game state (the time-saving game state on the normal side) and / or the duration of the state. Content determination means (specific game control means 1180);
When the transition to the specific game state is determined by the auxiliary game side specific game content determination means (specific game control means 1180) after the special game state is ended, the auxiliary game side specific game that shifts to the specific game state Transition control means (specific game control means 1180),
The auxiliary game side specific game content determination means (specific game control means 1180) is provided on the auxiliary game side when the storage mechanism (storage mechanism α) is released or when entering the specific area (specific area entrance α3). Based on the gaming state, whether to shift to the auxiliary gaming side specific gaming state and / or the duration of the state is determined.
This separate aspect (2)
The effect content determining means (drawing display content determining means 2152a-1), when determining the specific effect, the first effect (first specific aspect) of the same time as the variation mode of the main control side identification information (special symbol). And a second effect (second specific mode) to be executed after the end of the first effect (first specific mode),
When the effect display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) executes the specific effect, the variable display of the main control side identification information (special symbol) on the main control unit (main board) side and the sub control unit (sub The first effect (first specific mode) on the board) side is displayed in synchronization with the second effect (second specific mode) at the timing when the change end command is received from the main control unit (main board) side. The pachinko gaming machine according to another aspect (1) is started.
This separate aspect (3)
The effect display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) receives the change end command from the main control unit (main board) side under the situation where the specific effect is being executed on the sub control part (sub board) side. Even if it is a case, it is the pachinko game machine of the said another aspect (1) which continues execution of the said specific effect.
This aspect (4)
When the main control unit side information transmission unit (information transmission unit 1200) executes a certain variation of the main control side identification information (special symbol), the stop identification information displayed after the variation ends is in the predetermined mode. In some cases, the pachinko gaming machine according to another aspect (1) does not transmit a variation end command to the sub-control unit (sub-board) side at the timing when the variation ends.
Here, a suitable pachinko gaming machine to which this different aspect is applied is
A starting entrance (a special drawing starting port 2110) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol),
Variable prize opening (big prize opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state,
First random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a first random number based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance (special figure start opening 2110);
When the first identification information variation start condition is satisfied, first identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) for determining the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the first random number ,
Stop after variably displaying the first identification information (special symbol) according to the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determining unit (special symbol content determining unit 1141) First identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151) for controlling the identification information to be displayed on the first identification information display section (special drawing display section 2131);
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, a special gaming state that grants a right to shift to a special gaming state in which the variable winning port (large winning port 2120) is opened. Transfer right grant means (special game transfer right grant means 1175),
In the situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised, when a game ball enters the entrance gate for specific area (specific area) α3, a special gaming state transition right exercising means for shifting to the special gaming state ( If the specific game transfer right exercising means (special game transfer right exercising means 1176) and the special game right exercising means (special game transfer right exercising means 1176) decide to exercise the right to transfer to the special game state, the variable Special game execution means (special game execution means 1173) for executing a special game with the winning opening (large winning opening 2120) open.
The main game department (main board) that manages
A second identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2141) capable of variably displaying and stopping the second identification information (decorative symbol),
Based on the display content of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (special symbol content determination unit 1141), the display content of the second identification information (decorative symbol) is determined. Based on the display contents determined by the second identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) and the second identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2152a-1) Second identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2152a) for controlling the display of the second identification information (decorative symbol) on the second identification information display portion (illustration display portion 2141).
And a sub game part (sub board) for managing the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to provide a means capable of realizing the exercise of the special game transfer right at a timing desired by the player and a means capable of performing a highly entertaining effect. There is an effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the storage mechanism α of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the operation avoidance process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of button operation-related processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 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. 16 is a flowchart of the game 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. 17 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. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of determination processing for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot reminder based on a hold prefetch 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 decorative symbol display content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of message display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the button operation-derived effect process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in a modification of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the message display control process on the display control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 31 is an operation diagram in a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in a further modification of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of message display control processing on the display control device side in another modification of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 34 is an operation diagram in another modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of button operation-related processing on the main control device side in a further modification of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process (special game transfer right exercising process) on the main control device side in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the button operation-derived effect process on the display control device side in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 40 is an operation diagram in a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of a special symbol display process on the main control device side in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, “entering a ball” includes not only winning a prize ball being paid out but also passing through a “through chucker” without paying out a prize ball. “Lottery” refers to a lottery performed by an electronic computer using random numbers. Here, the “random number” refers to a game for determining any game content (for example, whether or not, stop identification information, variation mode of identification information, availability or content of a specific game, etc.) in a pachinko machine, In addition to random numbers (for example, hard random numbers), pseudo random numbers (for example, soft random numbers) are also included. For example, so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “variation modes” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol Examples include “decided random numbers”, “design determined random numbers” for determining stop symbols, “hit symbol determined random numbers” 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. In addition, in the claims and in the present specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of a random number or a plurality of random numbers. Random numbers acquired by a single entry into the ball are referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a random number bundle of winning random number + variation mode determining random number + design determining random number ... Called random numbers). Further, for example, a kind of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another kind of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). “Information” refers to all information that can be grasped by the five senses, and includes, for example, visual information (for example, images and designs), auditory information (for example, music and voice), and tactile information (for example, vibration). be able to. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, normal symbols, blank symbols). . The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Exercise” regarding the right to transition to a special gaming state refers to shifting to a special game after acquiring the right to transition to a special game.For example, when the right to transition to a special game is acquired, In a situation where the corresponding flag (“special game transition permission flag” in this best mode) is turned on, the flag corresponding to the transition to the special game by turning off the flag corresponding to the right acquisition (in this best mode) “Special game execution flag” and “Special game execution flag on”) are turned on. “Non-exercised” means that the player has not yet transferred to the special game in the situation where the right to transfer to the special game has been acquired. For example, in the case of the above example, the transfer to the special game This refers to the situation where the flag corresponding to the right acquisition remains on. “A plurality of auxiliary game states having different entrance frequencies to the starting port” is not particularly limited, but typically, the variable member per unit time of the starting port provided with the variable member Refers to the gaming state related to the difference in the period in which is in the open state. Here, as factors that cause a difference in the period in which the variable member per unit time is in the open state, (1) a high-probability lottery state that is easy to win in the lottery that makes the variable member transition to the open state; (2) variable When displaying the lottery result for transitioning the member to the open state with the identification information, the variation time shortening state for shortening the variation time of the identification information from the normal time, and (3) the lottery for transitioning the variable member to the open state. In the case of winning, one or any combination (for example, all) of the open state extended state in which the duration time of the open state is made longer than normal can be exemplified. The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first type pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, a gaming machine having two conventional first type functions, A case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine} such as a conventional gaming machine having a first type function and a conventional second type function is also within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Further, as will be described below, the “main control device 1000” in the best mode corresponds to the “main game section” in the present invention, and the “effect display control means 2150” in the best mode is “sub game”. Part. Here, in this best mode, the board that manages the effect display control means 2150 is configured as one (sub board). For example, the function of the effect display control means 2150 is divided into a sub main board and a sub sub board. May be configured. Further, the above-described best modes and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and any combination may be used. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one best mode is a modification of another best mode, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently, It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the best mode, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables. However, these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

  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. Furthermore, as will be described later, an operation button X that can be operated by the player to release the game ball stored in the storage mechanism α is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the storage mechanism α of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the storage mechanism α guides downward when the storage portion α1 having a tongue structure capable of storing one game ball and the game ball stored in the storage portion α1 are released. For detecting a game ball released from the storage portion α1, and a specific area entrance α3 that can receive the game ball discharged from the exit of the guide route α2. Sensor α4. Here, the storage part α1 can be displaced from the storage position (position where the tongue is attached) shown in FIG. 2B to the release position (position where the tongue is retracted) shown in FIG. 2C. And the said displacement is performed when the storage part drive means (alpha) 1-1 is driven, when the player operates the operation button X shown in FIG. The guidance path α2 is a time (for example, 3 seconds) during which the effect can be executed as the time from when the game ball is released in the storage unit α1 until the game ball reaches the specific area entrance α3. ) Has a serpentine structure that is gently inclined downward. Next, the specific area entrance α3 has a specific area (sensor α3-1) therein. When a game ball enters the specific area α3-1, an incoming signal is output to the main controller 1000 side.

  By the way, in this best mode, the snake-like structure gently inclined downward is ensured so as to secure a time (for example, 3 seconds) during which the effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), the rotating body is stopped in the storage state, and when releasing the storage, the rotating body is rotated so that the rotating body is guided to the specific area entrance. Also good. In addition, although it is adjustment of the time which can perform production, if it is a storage device like this best form, in addition to the method shown in this best form, the stopper member was provided in the passage which goes to a specific field. In addition, during the performance, the stopper member is set to the stop position so that the game ball does not fall into the lower specific area, and after the presentation ends or just before the end, the stopper member is released and the game ball falls to the lower specific area. You may make it do. In the latter case, it is possible to easily adjust the time by changing the rotation speed.

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

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 has a predetermined number of prize balls based on a game peripheral device 2000 related to a game, an operation button X, a specific area entrance α3, a storage release game ball sensor α4, and a payout instruction from the main control device 1000. Is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of information. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. The main display unit (main board) 1000 and the sub-control unit (sub board), such as presentation display control means 2150, are ROM and RAM for storing data and programs in terms of hardware, CPUs used for arithmetic processing, etc. It is composed of elements. 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). Furthermore, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time reduction variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, special Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting game transfer right granting information, special game transfer right exercise information, operation button operation information, storage ball release information, etc., and predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various winning holes And a prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to perform the payout.

  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 the upper limit number, and a special figure to be described later The special figure random number held in the holding means 1131 (the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a) is read, and the result of the determination and the contents of change (whether it is a reach change mode or the change time) are read ahead for all the holds ( Hereinafter, the pre-reading control means 1133 for pre-reading information (referred to as “holding pre-reading information”) and a lottery based on a game content determination random number (winning random number) to be described later are selected. Non-lottery means 1135, symbol content determination means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number, and display for performing control to display variation and stop of each symbol The control means 1150, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the special figure start opening electric accessory 2112 of the special figure start opening 2110, and the game balls stored in the storage device α Storage device control means 1165 that controls the storage release control, special game control means 1170 that controls the special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is related to the main game and the auxiliary game And the specific game control means 1180 for performing the process of shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the occurrence of duplicate special games is prevented. Operation avoidance control means 1185 and current gaming state [for example, state relating to main game {normal gaming state, specific gaming state (probability varying gaming state, time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, state relating to auxiliary gaming ( (Easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, game state during special game (eg, number of rounds and winning numbers), etc. Game state temporary storage means 1190. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determining means 1110 is a special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has entered the special figure starting port 2110, and whether the gaming ball has flowed into the general figure starting port 2210. A normal area entrance entrance determining means 1112 for determining whether or not, a specific area entrance entrance determining means 1113 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the entrance area α3 for specific area, and storage Storage release game ball sensor entry determination means 1114 for determining whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the release game ball detection sensor α4.

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

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

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

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

Next, the winner / lottery means 1135 includes a special game transition determining unit 1135a that determines whether or not to shift to a special game based on the random number when a random number is acquired, and a winner / lottery referred to when the winner / lottery is performed. Table 1135b. The success / failure lottery table 1135b includes a normal-time success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 referred to in a normal time and a specific-time success / failure lottery table 1135b-2 referred to in a specific time. Here, “special time” refers to a situation in which a special game transfer right has been granted and the right has not yet been exercised, and “normal time” refers to a situation in which a special game transfer right has not been granted. . The normal time use lottery table 1135b-1 is referred to during the normal time and normal game or time-reduced game, and the non-stochastic variable game time lottery table 1135b-1-1 and is referred to during the normal time and probability variable game. And a probability variation game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1-2.

  Here, Table 1 shows an example of the success / failure lottery table 1135b. Of particular note among these is the special-time use lottery table 1135b-2 that is referred to at the specific time. As you can see from the table, at any given time (when special game transfer rights have been granted and the rights have not yet been exercised), no matter what random number is acquired, it will always be lost at the specified time. The table is organized. In the best mode, the winning lottery is executed, and at the time of identification, the player is surely lost. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine configured to determine only a symbol without executing a winning / losing lottery and win if the symbol is a predetermined stop symbol, the predetermined stop symbol is not selected at the time of specification. What is necessary is just to comprise. Furthermore, it is not always necessary to configure to be lost at the time of identification. For example, a lottery is performed using a table in which a winning is present, such as a normal winning / failing lottery table even at a specific time. The right newly acquired this time may be temporarily stored until the special game transfer right, which is the exercise, is exercised. In the case of such a stock type, it is preferable that the rights are digested in the order in which the rights are acquired. Furthermore, when a special game transfer right is newly acquired in a situation where a special game transfer right is acquired, the special game transfer right is updated to the newly acquired special game transfer right without stocking. It may be configured to do (overwriting). Such a configuration is particularly effective when there are a plurality of patterns of expected profits for the special game transfer right. For example, when a special game transfer right (for example, 2R) with a low expected profit is obtained, and a special game transfer right (for example, 15R) with a high profit is acquired, a special game transfer with a high profit is acquired. Since it is rewritten to the right, the profit given to the player is ranked up. On the other hand, when a special game transfer right (for example, 15R) with a high expected profit is obtained, and when a special game transfer right (for example, 2R) with a low profit is acquired, a special game transfer with a low profit is acquired. Since it is rewritten to the right, the profit given to the player is ranked down. In addition, it is possible to provide a more interesting game by performing an effect linked to rank up or rank down.

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

Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol and a variation mode related to the special symbol. The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes a stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 referred to when determining a stop symbol, and a variation mode determination lottery table referred to when determining a variation mode. 1141a-2. Here, the stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 includes a normal time stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1-1 that is referred to during normal times and a specific time stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to during specific times. -1-2. The variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 is also a normal-time variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2-1 that is referred to during normal times and a specific-time variation mode determination lottery table 1141a- that is referred to during specific times. 2-2. Furthermore, the general symbol content determination means 1142 has a general symbol content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The drawing contents determination lottery table 1142a is provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → normal drawing normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → for normal time reduction). Lottery table).

Here, Table 2 shows an example of the stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1. Here, the stop symbol “3” is a symbol per non-probability change, the stop symbol “7” is a symbol per probability change, and the stop symbols “−” and “X” to “Z” are lose symbols. Although this will be described later, a stop symbol of a decorative symbol is also displayed on the side of the sub board (effect display control means 2150) corresponding to the stop symbol of the specific symbol. At this time, a complete loss symbol is selected as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol “-”, but the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbols “X” to “Z” is stopped. As a symbol, a lost symbol of a chance suggesting that it is a specific time (when a special game transfer right is acquired and not exercised) is selected. Here, the degree of reliable chances of these losing symbols “X” to “Z” is, but as can be understood from the above table, when the losing symbol “X” appears, “ It is likely that it is “special time”, and when the loss symbol “Y” appears, it is highly likely that it is “special time”, and when the loss symbol “Z” appears, it is “special time”. Will be confirmed.

  Next, Table 3 shows an example of the variation mode determination lottery table. Here, “A1” is a variation mode with a short variation time (for example, 5 seconds), and “A2” is a variation mode with a long variation time (for example, 30 seconds). Although this will be described later, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is also determined on the side of the sub board (effect display control means 2150) in correspondence with the variation pattern of the special symbol. At this time, when the variation mode “A1” of the special symbol is selected, the non-reach variation mode is selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol, while when the variation mode “A2” of the special symbol is selected. The reach variation mode is selected as the decorative symbol variation mode. Further, as will be described later, when “A1” is selected as the variation mode of the special symbol, a variation mode that does not realize that it is a win even if it is a win is a sub-board (effect display control). On the means 2150) side, it is selected. On the other hand, when “A2” is selected as the variation mode of the special symbol, on the side of the sub-board (production display control means 2150), a different message depending on the situation is displayed after the end of the variation. First, when the variation is “winning” and the variation mode “A2” is selected, the message “Large jackpot is confirmed” is displayed after the variation ends. Since all wins in the probability variation game are “A2”, the above message is always displayed after the end of the variation when hitting in the probability variation game state. In addition, when the variation mode “A2” is selected in the specific time (particularly in the normal gaming state), a message “Large-right right has already been acquired” is made after the end of the variation. In addition, if the change mode “A2” is selected when the player is in a normal time (especially in a normal gaming state) and loses, the message “Unfortunately the jackpot right has not been acquired” after the change ends. Is made. In addition, when it is a specific time (especially at the time shortening game), the variation mode “A2” is not selected. As will be described later, in this best mode, when a special game right is exercised before the time-limited time-limited game ends at the specific time and during the time-limited time-limited game (ie, button operation) In such a case, a penalty that no time saving is given after the end of the special game is imposed. Therefore, in such a situation, the message “You have already won the jackpot right” is not displayed, and the situation of damaging the player's profit is avoided.

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

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

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

  Next, the storage device control means 1165 further includes an operation related signal reception means 1165a for receiving an operation signal from the operation button X and a storage release signal.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 is a special game transfer right granting means 1175 for winning a lottery by the special game transfer determining means 1135a and generating a right to transfer to a special game when the special symbol is stopped, and a special game transfer. Special game right exercising means 1176 for exercising the right to transition to a special game (that is, allowing the transition to special game) when a game ball enters the specific area α3 in a situation where the right is generated, Special game content determination means 1172 for setting the contents of the special game (specifically, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c when the game transition condition is satisfied; Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the special prize opening 2120 is opened under a predetermined condition, and various processing times related to the special game And a special game time management means 1174 for performing management. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

  Next, the specific game control unit 1180 determines whether or not the information temporary storage unit 1182 for temporarily storing information necessary for the specific game transition determination process and the specific game state end condition are satisfied. Specific game end condition determining means 1181 is provided. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” refers to, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game, or a time shortening game in which the variation time of a special symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. .

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

  Next, the operation avoidance control unit 1185 includes symbol variation suspension unit 1185a that executes control for temporarily stopping the progress of the symbol variation when the game shifts to the special game during the symbol variation. Incidentally, since the means for enclosing the dotted line in the figure is a modified example, this will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the display control unit 2152 includes a decorative symbol display control unit 2152a that controls the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and a predetermined message on the effect display device 2140. Message display control means 2152d for controlling display (for example, a message indicating whether or not a special gaming right has been acquired, a message indicating that a button should be operated), and button operation executed when the operation button X is operated Depth hold that governs all control related to the display processing of the hold information on the button hold display unit 2142 of the button display derived from the button operation, which controls the production control on the production display unit 2143 and the production display device 2140 The information display control means 2152b and the information related to the effect display including the information related to the effect at the time of the effect. It has a performance display related information temporary storage means 2152c for storing, a.

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

  Here, Table 4 shows an example of the drawing display content determination table 2152a-1-1. Here, in the best mode, the display contents (stopped symbols and variation modes) of the decorative symbols are determined based on the special symbol information from the main controller (main board) 1000 side. Hereinafter, specific description will be given with reference to the table.

  First, a case where “3” and “7” are transmitted as stop symbol information of special symbols from the main board side will be described. Here, in the case of “3” and “7”, it means that the fluctuation is per non-probable change and per probable change, respectively. Here, when the variation mode of the special symbol from the main board side is “A1”, that is, when the variation time is short, the same non-reach variation mode as the variation time is selected and the appearance of the decorative symbol Select a loose eye (non-chance eye). This makes it difficult to recognize that the current variation is a variation even if only the decorative design is viewed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main board side is “A2”, that is, when the variation time is long, the reach variation mode that is the same as the variation time is selected, and “ “333” (when the special symbol is “3”) or “777” (when the special symbol is “7”). Thereby, it can be recognized that the current variation is a variation by looking at the decorative design.

  Next, a case where a lost symbol is transmitted as stop symbol information of a special symbol from the main board side will be described. First, in the case of the loss symbol “−”, and the variation mode of the special symbol from the main board side is “A1”, that is, when the variation time is short, the same non-reach variation mode as the variation time. Is selected, and a broken eye (non-chance eye) is selected as the appearance of the decorative pattern. That is, it is the same as the case where “A1” is selected in the case of winning as described above. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main board side is “A2”, that is, when the variation time is long, the reach variation mode that is the same as the variation time is selected, and the appearance of the decorative symbol is lost. Select a reach design. As a result, the player recognizes that the current fluctuation is a loss.

  Next, in the case of the lost symbols “X” to “Z”, when the variation mode of the special symbol from the main board side is “A1”, that is, when the variation time is short, the variation time and The same non-reach variation mode is selected, and a break (chance) is selected as the appearance of the decorative pattern. Here, as can be seen from the special symbol determination table in Table 2, when these are selected in the order of “X” <“Y” <“Z”, “when specified” (special game transfer right is acquired. And when not being exercised). Therefore, in order to allow the player to recognize the difference in the possibility of being at a specific time, the decorative symbols of chance chances are displayed in a form corresponding to the special symbols “X” to “Z”. When the variation mode “A1” having a short variation time is selected, the chance item belonging to α (see Table 4) is displayed, and when the variation mode “A2” having a long variation time is selected. The chances belonging to β (see Table 4) are displayed.

Returning to FIG. 4 again, the message display control means 2152d determines whether or not the message displayed on the decorative symbol display section and determines the contents, such as whether or not the special game transfer right has been acquired and the button operation is prompted. It includes a message information storage unit 2152d-2 in which data relating to the content of the message displayed on the decorative symbol display unit is stored. Further, the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 is a message availability / content determination reference that is referred to when determining whether or not a message is determined based on the symbol information or game situation from the main controller 1000 side. It has a table 2152d-1-1.

  Here, Table 5 shows an example of the drawing display content determination reference table. As can be seen from this table, the message is broadly divided into messages based on special symbol information from the main side and messages based on the game situation. Specifically, the message based on the special symbol information from the main side is an announcement (message A) when the change this time is a hit, a loss in a situation where the special game transfer right has not been acquired. When there is a notice (Message B), if there is a possibility that the special game transfer right may have been acquired, notify that (Message C), and acquire the special game transfer right If it is a loss under circumstances where there is a high probability of being lost (Message D), if it is a loss under circumstances where the possibility of acquiring a special game transfer right is 100% To that effect (message E). On the other hand, the message based on the game status indicates that the special game based on the change should be digested immediately at the end of the change when the special game is won not only for the change but also for the subsequent hold. Announcement (Message F), Announcement (Message G) that the special game transfer right has been acquired after a predetermined number of fluctuations (n times) have passed since the acquisition of the special game transfer right (Time zone with chance limit) ) Is a notification (message H) that prompts the user to press the button immediately after the operation is completed. Table 6 shows an example of stored contents of the message information storage unit 2152d-2.

Returning to FIG. 4 again, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e further includes button operation-derived effect content determining means 2152e-1 for determining the contents of the button operation-derived effect executed on the button operation-derived effect display unit 2143. Have. Then, the button operation-derived effect content determination means 2152e-1 is a hit-time effect determination table 2152e-1 that is referred to when determining the content of the button operation-derived effect in the situation where the special game transfer right is acquired. -1 and a lost-time effect determination table 2152e-1-2 that is referred to when determining the contents of the button operation-derived effect in a situation where the special game transfer right has not been acquired.

  Here, Table 7 shows an example of the hit effect determination table 2152e-1-1 and the loss effect determination table 2152e-1-2. In this way, when executing the button operation-derived effect display in a situation where the special game transfer right is acquired, “win” is displayed at any timing, while the special game transfer right is acquired. In the case where the button operation-derived effect display is executed under no circumstances, “losing” is displayed at any timing. This effect time is set based on the time until the game ball released from the storage by the storage device α reaches the lower specific area entrance (specific area) α3. In other words, if it is longer than the time until the game ball reaches the specific area entrance after the storage is released, after the conclusion is reached (that is, when the special game transfer right is acquired, the specific area The result is understood when the special game is executed by passing the game, and when the special game transfer right is not acquired, the result is obtained when the special game is not executed by passing through the specific area). It is not preferable. Therefore, in this best mode, an effect that is substantially the same or shorter than this is selected on the basis of the time (about 3 seconds) until the game ball reaches the specific area entrance after the storage is released. It is configured. In addition, as shown in Table 7, in the present best mode, the content of the effect is determined based on a random number. However, even if this random number is newly acquired (for example, acquired when there is a button operation), Alternatively, a random number that has already been acquired (for example, a random number for determining symbols or a random number for determining variation modes) may be used.

  Returning to FIG. 4 again, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b further includes an drawing hold counter 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the number of hold.

  Next, the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152c stores the hold prefetch information related to the special figure hold (the hold prefetch information (1133a) on the main control device 1000 side when the special figure random number is put on hold. For example, it has hold pre-read information management means 2152c-1 for managing decision information, special symbol variation mode and / or variation time information, stop symbol information, and the like. Here, the hold prefetch information management means 2152c-1 holds the hold prefetch information for temporarily storing the hold prefetch information related to the special figure hold transmitted from the hold prefetch information transmitting means 1133a so that the contents can be recognized for each hold. Information temporary storage means 2152c-1-1 is further provided.

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1350, main controller 1000 executes a hold prefetch control process described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 executes button operation-related processing which will be described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) transmits a payout command to the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and receives a predetermined prize. A payout process for the number of balls is performed, and the process returns to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the usual figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the usual figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held. Then, in step 1110, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the temporary map hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. The data is transmitted to the means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the hold prefetch control process according to the subroutine of step 1350 in FIG. First, in step 1352, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 determines whether or not a hold prefetch condition is satisfied. Here, the hold prefetching conditions are: (1) when a new game content determination random number is acquired (when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110), (2) the prefetching result is different from the actual result. For example, when it becomes a situation to obtain (for example, when the game state transitions or the number of held balls is different). In addition, in the case of (2), the reason for prefetching the hold is assumed that, for example, when the gaming state is shifted, it is a win in one gaming state but loses even with the same random number in another gaming state, Also, for example, when the number of held balls is different, it is assumed that the number of held balls at the time of pre-reading is reach, but the number of held balls at the start of fluctuation is non-reachable, and the fluctuation time can vary. Because it is done. In the case of Yes in step 1352, in step 1354, the hold prefetch control unit 1133 reads the game content determination random number in all hold temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131 a. Next, in step 1356, the hold prefetch control means 1133 prefetches the special symbol by referring to the winning lottery table 1135b based on the game content determination random number (winning random number) and the gaming state for all the holdings. Next, in step 1358, the hold prefetch control means 1133, for all holds, game content determination random numbers (for example, special symbol determination random numbers, fluctuation mode determination random numbers), the success / failure results, the game state, the time-count counter value and the hold ball Based on the numbers, each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a is referred to, and the stop symbol and the variation mode regarding the special symbol are prefetched. In step 1360, the hold prefetch information transmitting unit 1133a transmits the prefetch information (all hold) to the effect display control unit 2150, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). In addition, also when it is No at step 1352, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400). Here, in the best mode, the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a is set in the form of a game content determination random number, but pre-read information may be set. However, in the case of setting pre-read information, if the game state shifts after setting the information, inconsistency occurs between the information in the actual change and the pre-read information, so the information read in advance at a predetermined timing (for example, immediately before the change) Needs to be reset. Furthermore, the pre-read information transmitted to the effect display control means side is not particularly limited as long as it is necessary and sufficient information for determining whether the notice display control means 2150 has received the notice or not, and for example, each random value, Examples include values obtained by grouping random values, winning / failing information, gaming state, variation mode information, variation time information, and symbol information. However, when transmitting each random number value and the grouped value to the effect display control means 2150 side, the effect display control means 2150 side needs to be provided with means for prefetching the result of the success / failure etc. from the random number value or the like. Furthermore, in this best mode, the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 when the reservation pre-read condition is satisfied. For example, a game ball enters the special figure starting port 2110. Even if (1) the pre-read information is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, (2) the game content determination random number is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the effect display control means 2150 side You may comprise so that the process (same process) of step 1352-step 1358 may be performed. Furthermore, in this best mode, the table to be referred differs depending on the situation where the special game transfer right is acquired (specific time) and the situation where it is not (normal time). However, when prefetching, even if the special game transfer right is acquired at the time of prefetching, refer to the normal time table and whether there is a random number that can acquire the special game transfer right after that. Determine whether.

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

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1131a. Next, at step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 accesses the flag temporary storage means 1191a of the main game state temporary storage means 1191 to determine whether or not the special game transition permission flag is off. Here, the “special game transfer permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a situation where the special game transfer right has been acquired and the right has not been exercised. The special game transfer right is granted when the winning lottery is won and the symbol variation based on the lottery ends (step 1442 described later).

  Here, in the case of Yes in Step 1406 (that is, when the special game transfer right is not acquired) and No (that is, when the special game transfer right is acquired), the determination table is different. . Specifically, in the case of Yes in step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 sets the normal-time success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 (more specifically, in the normal game state and in the time-reduced game, the non-probability variation game The time-winning lottery table 1135b-1-1 is set, and the probability-changing game time-winning lottery table 1135b-1-2 is set during the probability-changing game. Here, as can be seen from Table 1, in the case of using this normal use lottery table 1135b-1, if the random value is a predetermined value, the winning is selected. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1406, the success / failure lottery means 1135 sets the specific-time success / failure lottery table 1135b-2. Here, as can be seen from Table 1, when this particular time use lottery table 1135b-2 is used, any random number value is selected. As described above, in the best mode, in the situation where the special game transfer right is acquired, the random numbers acquired after that are configured so that the lottery results are all lost, although the lottery is executed formally. Has been.

  In step 1412, the success / failure lottery means 1135 refers to the set table, executes the success / failure lottery based on the game content determination random number (winning random number), and temporarily stores the success / failure result in the main game state temporary storage means 1191. Remember. Next, in step 1413, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a, and determines a game content determination random number (for example, a special symbol determination random number, a variation mode determination random number), A stop symbol and a variation mode relating to the special symbol are determined based on the result and the gaming state, and temporarily stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. At this time, as in the case of the lottery decision, the table referred to is different between the “normal time” in which the special game transfer right is not acquired and the “specific time” in which the special game transfer right is acquired (in the normal time). Symbol determination: Normal stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1-1; Specific symbol determination: Specific time stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1-2; Normal variation mode determination: Normal variation Aspect determination lottery table 1141a-2-1; Fluctuation mode determination at specific time: Fluctuation table for determination of specific time variation 1141a-2-2) Next, in step 1414, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1413 to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1416, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1412) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1418, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1420, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. With this process, the variation of the special symbol is started. In step 1421, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits an effect start command to the effect display control unit 2150 side.

  Next, at step 1480, main controller 1000 executes an operation avoidance process described later. In this best mode, it is not necessary to execute the operation avoidance process when the player does not operate the button while the symbol is changing, but when the player performs the button operation while the symbol is changing, the situation does not occur. The operation avoidance process is executed accordingly.

  In step 1422, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (button operation related process 1800). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the special symbol control means 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the special symbol information temporary storage means 1191b. Display control is performed with the stop symbol stored in the table as a fixed stop symbol. In step 1426, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the confirmed symbol and the confirmed display command to the sub-board side (effect display control unit 2150 side). Next, in step 1428, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1430, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. This process ends the variation of the special symbol.

  At this stage, it is determined whether or not the special game transfer right has been acquired in the current lottery. Specifically, in step 1440, the special game transfer right granting unit 1175 refers to the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 to determine whether or not the current lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1440, in step 1442, the special game transfer right granting unit 1175 accesses the flag temporary storage unit 1191a of the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 and turns on the special game transfer permission flag. When this flag is turned on, the player has acquired a special game transfer right. Further, in step 1444, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily stores the current winning symbol in the information temporary storage means 1182. The information temporarily stored here (in addition to the winning symbol temporarily stored in the current process, the game state immediately before the transition to the special game temporarily stored in the process described later) determines the game state after the end of the special game. Used when.

  In step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (button operation related process 1800). In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1480, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (button operation related process 1800).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an operation avoidance process for preventing a duplicated special game from being executed according to the subroutine of step 1480 in FIG. Here, the upper process {1480 (1)} is a process in the case of temporarily stopping the symbol variation according to the best mode. The latter part is processing related to the modified example, which will be described later.

  First, the processing in the case of temporarily stopping the symbol variation will be described. In step 1482 (1), the symbol variation suspending means 1185a refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not the special game is being executed. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1482 (1), in step 1484 (1), the symbol fluctuation suspension means 1185a determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 is paused. In the case of Yes in step 1484 (1), in step 1486 (1), the symbol fluctuation suspension means 1185a releases the temporary suspension state of the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 and drives it. In step 1488 (1), the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special symbol variation restart signal to the sub-board side, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1422).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1482 (1), that is, when the jackpot is being executed, in step 1490 (1), the symbol fluctuation suspension control means 1185a operates the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. It is determined whether it is in the middle. In the case of Yes in step 1490 (1), in step 1492 (1), the symbol fluctuation suspension means 1185a temporarily stops the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1494 (1), the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a special symbol temporary stop signal to the sub-board side, and proceeds to the next processing (step 1422).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1460, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a time-short end signal indicating that the time-restricted game with the limited number of times has ended to the sub-board side (the effect display control unit 2150 side), and performs the next process (button operation related process). 1800). On the sub-board side (effect display control means 2150 side) that has received this, a message for operating the operation button X (in order to confirm whether or not a special game transfer right has been acquired during the time-reduced game that is a chance zone). Message to prompt button operation) is displayed. It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (button operation related process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of button operation related processing according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, the storage device control unit 1165 refers to the operation related signal reception unit 1165a and determines whether or not an operation signal has been received from the operation button X. In the case of Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the storage device control unit 1165 drives the storage unit driving unit (storage release driving motor) α1-1 for a predetermined time. In step 1806, the storage device control unit 1165 refers to the operation-related signal reception unit 1165a and determines whether or not a game ball passage signal is received from the storage release game ball detection sensor α4. In the case of Yes in Step 1806, in Step 1808, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a storage release signal indicating that the stored ball has been released to the sub-board side (effect display control means 2150 side), and the next process (special game) The process proceeds to the operation condition determination process 1500). In the case of No in step 1802 and step 1806, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process (special game transfer right exercising process) according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the special game transfer right exercising unit 1176 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transfer permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the storage release game ball sensor entry determination means 1114 determines whether or not a passage (entrance ball) signal has been received from the specific area entrance (specific area) α3. . In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily stores the current game state in the information temporary storage unit 1182. Note that the information temporarily stored here (in addition to the game state immediately before the special game temporarily stored in the current process and the winning symbol temporarily stored in step 1444 described above) determines the game state after the end of the special game. Used when. Next, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the special game transfer right exercising unit 1176 turns on the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the special game transfer permission flag, and performs the next processing (special game control). The process proceeds to process 1600). In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 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 unit 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution 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 execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the information temporary storage means 1182 to determine whether or not the game state immediately before the special game is a short time game state with a limited number of times. In the case of Yes in step 1652, the process shifts to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700) without shifting to the specific game. In this way, if the player operates the operation button X and shifts to a special game in a situation where the short-time game with a limited number of times continues, there is a penalty that the game does not shift to a specific game after the special game. Is imposed.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the information temporary storage means 1182 to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol that triggered the special game is a symbol per probability variation. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1654, in step 1656 and step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1654, in step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 and sets the time reduction counter 1181a as a time reduction counter value. Set a value (eg 100). In step 1664, the information transmission means 1200 sends a time-short start signal indicating that a time-limited game with a limited number of times (time-short game under a non-stochastic game) has been started to the sub-board side (effect display control means 2150 side). Then, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). Here, the sub-board side that has received the time limit start signal with a limited number of times recognizes that the time limit game with a limited number of times has started, and until it receives the time limit end signal with a limited number of times, the main controller 1000 side No matter what symbol information (for example, winning symbol information) comes, a process for prohibiting a message to operate the operation button X is executed. The reason is that when the operation button X is operated during the short-time game and the game is shifted to the special game, even if the special game is per probability change, the above-described process (the process in the case of Yes in step 1652). This is because there is a penalty that a specific game (time-reduced game) is not granted.

  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. 17 is a main flowchart 6000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 7100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management / hold display control process described later. Next, in step 7200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a jackpot digestion reminder notice execution possibility determination process based on a hold prefetch described later. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a message display control process described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes a button operation-derived effect process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 7100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 7100 in FIG. First, in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. If Yes in step 7102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152 b adds “1” to the counter value of the drawing hold counter 2152 b-1 in step 7104. In step 7105, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b executes the same number of hold displays as the counter value of the drawing hold counter 2152b-1 on the drawing hold display unit 2142, and performs the next processing (hold prefetching). Based on the jackpot digestion prompt notification execution possibility determination process 7200). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7102, in step 7106, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. If Yes in step 7106, “1” is subtracted from the counter value of the drawing hold counter 2152 b-1 in step 7108. In step 7110, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 7105. In the case of No in step 7106, the process proceeds to the next process (determination process for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot reminder notification based on the hold prefetching process 7200).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the determination process for determining whether or not to execute the big hit digestion reminder based on the hold prefetching according to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. First, in step 7202, the hold prefetch information receiving unit 2152c-1 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not hold prefetch information based on a new hold has been received from the main controller 1000 side. . In this best mode, the hold prefetch information transmitted from the main side is a result of prefetching on the main side (that is, information such as a result of determination, a symbol type, a variation mode, etc. derived based on the acquired random value). Although there is no limitation to this, the information transmitted from the main side may be a random number or a random number range (ID information). In that case, a lottery table similar to the success / failure lottery table 1135b and the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a is provided on the sub-side, and the pre-reading information is generated on the sub-side based on the information transmitted from the main side. do it. If Yes in step 7202, in step 7204, the hold prefetch information receiving unit 2152c-1 updates the hold prefetch information in the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152c-1-1 to the latest one. Next, in step 7206, the message availability / content determination unit 2152d-1 refers to the hold prefetch information temporary storage unit 2152c-1-1 and determines whether or not there is a plurality of jackpots including those that are currently changing. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 7206, in step 7208, the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 sets “message F” (see Tables 5 and 6) in the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 7202 and step 7206, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the drawing display content determination reference based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the table 2152a-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 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6108, the message display control means 2152d refers to the message availability / content determination reference table 2152d-1-1 based on the symbol information (stop symbol and variation mode) from the main board side, and displays the message. It is determined whether the condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 6108, in step 6110, the message display control means 2152d refers to the message availability / content determination reference table 2152d-1-1 based on the symbol information (stop symbol and variation mode) from the main board side. Then, any one of “Message A” to “Message E” (see Tables 5 and 6) is set in the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Next, in step 6112, the message display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the jackpot right acquired flag is off. Here, the “bonus right acquired flag” is a flag that is turned on when the jackpot is won. Then, a message prompting the operation of the operation button X is displayed unless the jackpot is shifted even if the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached after the flag is turned on, except when the time-saving game is being played. Next, in the case of Yes in step 6112, in step 6114, the message display control unit 2152d refers to the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the current variation is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 6114, in step 6116, the message display control means 2152d accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and turns on the jackpot right acquired flag. In step 6118, the message display control unit 2152d accesses the n-value temporary storage area of the effect display-related information temporary storage unit 2152c and sets 0 as the n value. Thereafter, in step 6120, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6112, that is, if the jackpot right has already been acquired, in step 6122, the message display control means 2152d accesses the n-value temporary storage area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. 1 is added to the n value. In step 6124, the message display control unit 2152d refers to the n-value temporary storage area of the effect display-related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the n value is a predetermined value (for example, 50). In the case of Yes in step 6124, in step 6126, the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 sets “message G” (see Tables 5 and 6) in the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, Control goes to step 6120. If NO in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). If NO in step 6108, the process proceeds to step 6112. If NO in step 6114 and step 6124, the process proceeds to step 6120.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the 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 means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Finally, in step 6218, the display control means 2152 turns on the message display permission flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (message display control process 6400).

  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 (message display control process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the message display control process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in the best mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a message related to the operation prompt for the operation button X is displayed to the player. However, when the short-time game with a limited number of times is being performed, processing for prohibiting message display control is executed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied. This is because, as described above, when the operation button X is operated during the time limit with a limited number of times and the game is shifted to the special game, a penalty is imposed that the specific game is not given after the special game ends. Thus, in the message display control process, the process is greatly different depending on whether or not a short game with a limited number of times is being played.

  Therefore, the process will be described. First, from step 6402 to step 6410, a management process for determining whether or not the time-limited game with a limited number of times is being executed is executed. Specifically, first, in step 6402, the message display control unit 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a time reduction start signal has been received. Here, the “short time start signal” is transmitted from the main controller 1000 side when the short time game with a limited number of times is started (see step 1664 in FIG. 16). In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the message display control means 2152d accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and turns on the time limit medium flag with a limited number of times. Next, in step 6406, the message display control means 2152d refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a time-limited end signal with a limited number of times has been received. Here, the “short time end signal” is transmitted from the main control device 1000 side when the short time game with the limited number of times ends (step 1460 in FIG. 12). In the case of Yes in step 6406, in step 6410, the message display control means 2152d accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and turns off the hour / short flag. In step 6412, the message availability / content determination unit 2152d-1 sets “message H” (see Tables 5 and 6) in the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Thus, the management process for determining whether or not the short-time game with a limited number of times is in progress is completed.

  Next, in step 6414, the message display control unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the message display permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the message display control unit 2152d accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and turns off the message display permission flag. In step 6418, the message display control unit 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the time limit flag with a limited number of times is off. In the case of Yes in step 6418, in step 6420, the message display control means 2152d accesses the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the message (step 7208 in FIG. 19, step 6110 in FIG. 20). Step 6126 in FIG. 20 and Step 6212 in FIG. 22 are displayed on the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to the next process (button operation-derived effect process 6500). However, the message F set in step 7208 in FIG. 19 is displayed only when the variation result is a big hit. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6418, in step 6422, the message display control means 2152d accesses the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, clears all the set messages without displaying them, and next The process proceeds to (the button operation-derived effect process 6500). If NO in step 6402, the process proceeds to step 6406. If NO in step 6406, the process proceeds to step 6414. If NO in step 6414, the process proceeds to the next process (button operation-derived effect process 6500). Transition.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the button operation-derived effect process according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a button operation signal has been received from the main board side. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the jackpot right acquired flag is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e obtains a random number, refers to the win-time effect table, executes lottery based on the random number, and determines the effect content. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6504, in Step 6508, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e obtains a random number, then refers to the effect table at the time of losing, executes lottery based on the random number, and determines the effect content. To do. In step 6510, the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e executes the effect determined in step 6506 or step 6508 in the button operation-derived effect display unit 2143, and performs the next process (special game display control process 6300). Migrate to Even in the case of No in step 6502, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6300).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6304, in Step 6306, Step 6307, and Step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and turns off the jackpot right acquired flag. The jackpot start display is performed on the effect display device 2140. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only in the case of a shortened variation jackpot). Here, if it is a sudden probability fluctuation jackpot (or a small hit if it is designed to be able to win a small bonus), the number of rounds will be displayed and the current win will be a "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" (small bonus If it is designed so that the player can win, the player knows whether the “small hit” is also). In such a case, the round number display or the like is not executed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control means 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (hold information management / hold display control process 7100). . 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 (hold information management / hold display control process 7100).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIG. 25 and FIG.

  First, FIG. 25 shows the main control device side when the button is operated under the situation where the special game transfer right is acquired (upper) and when the button is operated under the situation where the special game transfer right is not acquired (lower). It is a timing chart.

  First, from the top, the winning is performed in the fifth lottery, and after a predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbol is hit and stops at the symbol “7”. As a result, the “special game transfer permission flag” is turned on to acquire the special game transfer right. All the lotteries after this are all lost regardless of the random number value (from the sixth round). When the player operates the operation button X during the 10th special symbol variation, the game ball is released, and passes the specific area α3 after a predetermined time has elapsed. With the passage of the specific area α3, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned from on to off, and the “special game execution flag” is turned on from off to exercise the special game transfer right. In response to the fact that the “special game execution flag” is turned on, the special symbol that has been fluctuating at the time when the flag is turned on is temporarily suspended until the end of the special game (the 11th time) See the special design). In addition, in the case of special symbol changes after the sixth time after acquiring the special game transfer right, the loss symbols “X” to “Z” that are easily selected when the special game transfer right is acquired are selected. . In particular, the lost symbol “Z” displayed in the ninth special symbol change is a lost symbol that is selected only in a situation where the special game transfer right has been acquired.

  Next, from the bottom, as in the top, the player releases the game ball by operating the operation button X during the 10th special symbol change, and passes the specific area α3 after a predetermined time has elapsed. However, since the “special game transition permission flag” is off at the time of passing through the specific area α3, the normal game is continuously executed without shifting to the special game. In addition, since the game does not shift to the special game, the special symbol that is changing at the time of passing through the specific area α does not enter the pause state unlike the upper stage (see the 11th special symbol).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a state in which button operations are executed at different timings when the game is shifted to a time-reduced game with a limited number of times (100 times) after the special game ends. Here, the upper part of FIG. 26 is a timing chart when the button operation is executed after the time-restricted game with the limited number of times is finished, and the lower part of FIG. 26 shows the button operation before the time-reduced game with the restricted number of times is finished. It is a timing chart at the time of being performed.

  First, from the top, the winning is made in the third lottery of the time-saving game, and after a predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbol is hit and stops at the symbol “3”. As a result, the “special game transfer permission flag” is turned on to acquire the special game transfer right. The winning symbol “3” is a symbol that shifts to a specific game (100 time-reduced games) after the special game is finished when the special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where the time-reduced game is not executed. is there. Then, the game is continued as it is, and when the time shortening game is completed 100 times, the “time reduction flag” is turned off and the time reduction game is ended. Thereafter, the player operates the operation button X to release the game ball, and passes the specific area α3 after a predetermined time has elapsed. With the passage of the specific area α3, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned from on to off, and the “special game execution flag” is turned on from off to exercise the special game transfer right. Then, after the special game ends, the game shifts to a specific game with a limited number of times (time-saving game).

  Next, the lower stage will be explained. As in the upper stage, the winning is made in the third lottery for the time-saving game, and after the predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbol is hit and stops at the symbol “3”. As a result, the “special game transfer permission flag” is turned on to acquire the special game transfer right. Then, as described above, when the special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where the time-reduced game is not being executed, the winning symbol “3” is designated as a specific game (100 time-reduced games) after the special game ends. It is a symbol to be transferred. However, unlike the upper row, the game ball is released when the player operates the operation button X during the 71st special symbol change before the time-reduced game ends, and the specific area α3 is released during the 72nd symbol change. Pass through. With the passage of the specific area α3, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned from on to off, and the “special game execution flag” is turned on from off to exercise the special game transfer right. However, after the special game ends, the game does not shift to a specific game (time-saving game).

  The operation example on the main substrate side has been described above, and the operation example on the sub substrate side will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26 (and the table) again.

  First, an operation example on the sub-substrate side in the case of the upper part of FIG. 25 will be described. First, “short variation time (A1)” is selected for the first to fifth symbol variations. Therefore, as can be seen from Table 4, the disparity is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Note that the fifth symbol variation is a winning variation, but since the variation is also displayed for this variation, a player who sees only the decorative symbol does not recognize that the variation is a winning symbol. Next, for the sixth to tenth symbol changes after acquiring the special game transfer right, chances of acquiring the special game transfer right are frequently displayed. In this example, the chance number “246” is displayed for the sixth time and the tenth time, the chance number “123” is displayed for the eighth time, and the chance number “373” is displayed for the ninth time. In particular, the ninth chance is a losing game in which the acquisition of the special game transfer right is confirmed. In addition to this chance indication, the message “You may have won a jackpot right” at the sixth and tenth times, and the message “You may have won a jackpot right” at the eighth time. The message “It's expensive” is displayed for the ninth time, and the message “You have already won the jackpot right” is displayed. When the player operates the operation button X (more precisely, after the passing signal of the storage ball is transmitted from the main board side), the button operation-derived effect is executed. Here, in this example, production C-1-1 (production time 3 seconds) shown in Table 7 is selected, and three bombs appear and explode one by one every second. An effect is displayed in which “lost” → “win” is displayed.

  Next, an operation example on the sub-substrate side in the case of the lower stage of FIG. 25 will be described. First, “short variation time (A1)” is selected for each of the first to eleventh variations in symbols. Therefore, as can be seen from Table 4, the disparity is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. During this time, the special game transfer right has not been acquired, but the 6th and 8th to 10th chances will be displayed. Correspondingly, there is a possibility that the jackpot right has been acquired. Message is also displayed. However, unlike the case in the upper part of FIG. 25, the losing point selected only when the special game transfer right such as “373” has been acquired is not selected. When the player operates the operation button X (more precisely, after the passing signal of the storage ball is transmitted from the main board side), the button operation-derived effect is executed. Here, in this example, production B-1 (production time 2 seconds) in Table 7 is selected, and two bombs appear and explode one every second, resulting in “losing” → “losing”. The effect that is displayed is executed.

  According to this best mode, after acquiring the special game transfer right, the right to transfer to the special game state is retained until the game ball enters the specific area without providing the period during which the right to transfer to the special game state can be exercised. As a result, it becomes possible to exercise the special game transfer right at a timing desired by the player, and as a result, after the right to acquire the special game transfer is granted, for some reason (for example, a malfunction of the launching device or the ball Even when a cut, emergency, sudden illness, toilet, etc. occurs, the special game transfer right acquired by the player can be guaranteed. In addition, according to this best mode, after acquiring the special game transfer right, there is no period for exercising the right to transfer to the special game state, and the right to transfer to the special game state until the game ball enters the specific area. Because it does not cause a situation that greatly impairs the player's profit without necessarily performing an effect to notify the internal decision matters, it is not necessary to inform the internal decision matters. It also has the effect of making a highly entertaining production.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, since it is configured not to select the winning as the lottery result in a situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised, the player is given a bad impression due to the lottery result. It is possible to prevent the game from being given to the player and to prevent a situation (a puncture) from returning from the special game state to the normal game state due to winning again.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, the storage mechanism capable of releasing the storage of the game ball at the player's intention is provided, and when the storage of the game ball is released, the game ball is guided to the specific area side. Thus, when the player has the intention to exercise the right after acquiring the special game transfer right, the right can be immediately exercised according to the player's intention.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, information regarding whether or not the right to transition to the special gaming state has been acquired during the period from when the stored ball is released from the storage mechanism until the stored ball reaches the specific area is output. Since it is comprised so that it becomes possible to make a player grasp | ascertain an internal determination matter immediately by cancellation | release of a stored ball, there exists an effect.

  According to this best mode, when the right to transition to the special gaming state is in an unexercised state, the right to transition to the special gaming state is in an unexercised state by displaying a specific mode as a stop display of the identification information. Since it is configured to notify or suggest, such as the appearance of reach eyes and chance eyes, it is possible to execute highly interesting effects that existed in slot machines but are difficult to apply in pachinko machines. Play.

  According to this best mode, with regard to granting a specific profit (so-called time reduction) after the end of a special game, whether or not a specific profit can be granted based on the game state at the time of exercising the right, Since it is configured to determine its contents, there is an effect that it is possible to further expand the game compared to the conventional machine in which all profit states are determined when acquiring the special game transfer right .

  According to this best mode, when a specific game with a limited number of times is executed, the operation button is operated after the specific game (in this example, a time-reduced game) so that the jackpot determination is made. As a result of being able to execute a game (in this example, a time-saving game) without leaving it, it becomes possible to realize the specifications as planned at the time of designing the gaming machine, as well as being provided for the player. The effect that you can enjoy all the benefits.

<Modification 1>
Next, modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be sequentially described. First, in this best mode, when the game shifts to a special game at the time of symbol change, the execution of a special game or puncture that is duplicated is avoided by temporarily stopping the symbol that is changing. On the other hand, a process of forcibly losing the symbol variation being varied may be executed. Hereinafter, this modification example (modification example 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 11. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation avoidance control means 1185 includes forced losing means 1185 b that forcibly terminates the symbol change and forcibly loses when the game shifts to the special game during the symbol change. . Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an operation avoidance process for preventing duplicated special games from being executed according to the subroutine of step 1480 in FIG. Here, the lower process {1480 (2)} is the forced loss process according to the present modification example. First, in step 1482 (2), the forced loss means 1185b refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c and determines whether or not the special game is being executed. If Yes in step 1482 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (step 1422). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1482 (2), in step 1484 (2), the forced loss means 1185b sets 0 to the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (in the case of increment, the symbol fluctuation end time) Set the above value). In step 1486 (2), the forced loss means 1185b replaces the current stop symbol information temporarily stored in the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b with the lost one (and also the result of the change is also lost). To the next process (step 1422). In this way, in this modified example, when changing to a special game at the time of symbol change, it is configured to make the changing symbol change compulsory, but after acquiring the special game transfer right, it was originally lost. Therefore, even if compulsory losing is made, what is likely to be won is not lost, and it does not cause a disadvantage to the player. Furthermore, when the symbol variation is paused as in this best mode, the symbol variation immediately after the end of the special game (the symbol variation whose suspension has been released) has been determined to be lost. Then, since the lottery that can be won immediately after the end of the special game is executed immediately, it becomes possible to eliminate the period of losing interest in the game like the former.

<Modification 2>
Next, another modified example (modified example 2) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. In this best mode, when a special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where a time-reduced game is not executed when a winning symbol (for example, “3”) is hit, the game shifts to a specific game after the special game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where a time-reduced game is being executed, it may be configured to shift to a specific game after the special game ends. Well, by making both coexist, a mode different from the best mode can be conceptualized. Hereinafter, changes from the best mode will be described.

First, as shown in Table 8, the stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 includes a stop symbol “3” that is a symbol per non-probability change, a stop symbol “7” that is a symbol per probability change, and a lose symbol. It is the same as the best mode in that certain stop symbols “-” and “X” to “Z” exist, but it is a stop symbol “1” that is a symbol per non-stochastic variation and a symbol per probability variation. The difference is that the stop symbol “5” exists.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the specific game control means 1180 includes specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game. Further, the specific game availability / content determination means 1183 includes a main game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a that is referred to when determining whether or not to shift to a specific game regarding the main game symbol (special symbol) and its content. Further, there is further provided an auxiliary game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b which is referred to when determining whether or not to transfer the specific game regarding the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol) and its content. These will be described in detail below.

First, Table 9 shows an example of a main game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a (particularly, a game state determination reference table) in a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, before explaining the contents of Table 9, each gaming state is organized. First, the “main game probability change game state” refers to a state in which the winning probability of transition to a special game is higher than that of the “main game normal game state” (the main game symbol probability change flag is on). Also, the “main game short game state” refers to a state in which the main game symbol variation time is relatively shorter than the “main game normal game state” (the main game symbol short time flag is on). It should be noted that, in the situation of the main game short game state, an “auxiliary game symbol short time flag” described later is also turned on. Here, when the game state at the time of winning (that is, at the time of exercising the special game transfer right) is the main game normal game state when stopped at the winning symbol “3”, the short game state at the time of the main game after the end of the special game When the game state at the time of winning is the short game state at the time of main game, it is the same as this best mode in that it is configured to shift to the main game normal game state after the end of the special game. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning is the main game normal game state when the winning game is stopped at “1”, the game state shifts to the main game normal game state after the special game ends, and the game state at the time of hit is the main game. In the case of the short-time game state, it is configured to shift to the main game short-time game state after the special game ends. In addition, when the game is stopped at the winning symbol “3” and the game state at the time of winning (ie, when the special game transfer right is exercised) is the main game probability change game state (no time limit), the main game is finished after the end of the special game. When the game state is changed to the normal game state and the winning game state is the main game probability change game state (with a short time), the game state is changed to the main game short time game state after the special game is finished. If the game state at the time of winning is the main game probability change game state (no short time) when the winning game is stopped at “1”, the game shifts to the main game short time game state after the special game ends, When the state is the main game probability change game state (there is a short time), it is configured to shift to the main game normal game state after the special game ends. In other words, the game state after the end of the special game differs depending on the combination of the game state at the time of winning and the winning symbol.

Next, Table 10 is used for determining whether or not to specify the main game specific game, which is referred to when determining the number of game states when the game state is switched in the change example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. An example of the reference table 1183a (particularly the reference table for determining the number of times) is shown. As shown in this table, in the case of the main game probability variation game, there is no limit on the number of times that the game can continue until the next jackpot ( Although it is continued until the big hit, it is not limited to this, and the short-time game may be configured such that the game continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). On the other hand, in the case of a regular game with a shortened time, the game is configured to continue for a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times which is the same number as the best mode). It is.

Next, Table 11 is an example of the auxiliary game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. As shown in this table, this embodiment is the same as the best mode in that the time flag of the auxiliary game symbol is also turned on in conjunction with the time flag of the main game symbol. As will be described in detail in the processing column, when the main game symbol time-short flag is turned off, the auxiliary game symbol time-short flag is also turned off.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of Step 1450 (Modification 2) in FIG. 10 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 1451 (change 2), the specific game control means 1180 refers to the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, and determines whether or not the main game symbol probability change flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 1451 (Modified 2), in Step 1452 (Modified 2), the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time-count counter 1181a and determines whether or not the main game symbol time-count counter value is greater than 0. That is, it is determined whether or not the short game is in the non-probability change time. In the case of Yes in step 1452 (variant 2), in step 1454 (variant 2), the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in Step 1456 (Variation 2), the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the main game symbol time / count is 0. In the case of Yes in Step 1456 (Modification 2), in Step 1457 (Modification 2), the specific game control means 1180 turns off the main game symbol time reduction flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, in Step 1458 (Variation 2), the specific game control means 1180 turns off the auxiliary game symbol time reduction flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. In Step 1460 (Variation 2), the information transmitting unit 1200 transmits a time-short end signal indicating that the time-restricted game with a limited number of times has been completed to the sub-board side (effect display control unit 2150 side), and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to button operation-related processing in step 1800. On the sub-board side (effect display control means 2150 side) that has received this, a message for operating the operation button X (in order to confirm whether or not a special game transfer right has been acquired during the time-reduced game that is a chance zone). Message to prompt button operation) is displayed. In addition, also in the case of No in Step 1451 (Modification 2), Step 1452 (Modification 2), and Step 1456 (Modification 2), the process proceeds to the next process (the button operation related process in Step 1800).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of Step 1650 (Modification 2) in FIG. 15 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 1652 (odd 2), the specific game control means 1180 refers to the information temporary storage means 1182, and the symbol information that is the trigger for this time (that is, the winning symbol temporarily stored in step 1444). The game state information immediately before the transition to the special game (that is, the game state temporarily stored in step 1506) is acquired, and the main game side game is referenced with reference to the main game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a. The state is determined, and the determined main game side game state is set in the game state temporary storage means 1190. Next, in Step 1654 (Variation 2), the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1190, acquires the main game side game state determined in Step 1652, and determines whether or not the auxiliary game specific game is possible. The auxiliary game side game state is determined with reference to the content determination reference table 1183b, the determined auxiliary game side game state is set in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700) ). If a time reduction game with a limited number of times is set in Step 1654 (Variation 2), the information transmitting means 1200 sends a time reduction start signal indicating that the time reduction game with a limited number of times has been started (sub-board side ( To the effect display control means 2150 side).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of Step 6100 (Modification 2) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, the change from the best mode is the processing of Step 6117-1 (Modification 2) to Step 6117-3 (Modification 2), whose purpose is to match the game state when the special game transfer right is exercised. Based on the combination of symbols, it is determined whether or not the immediate special game transfer right should be exercised, and if it is necessary to exercise the immediate special game transfer right, control is performed so as to notify that effect. For example, the winning symbol “1” is a symbol that shifts to a time-reduced game after the special game is completed when the special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where a time-reduced game (non-probable variable game) is being executed. It is possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player by notifying that the special game transfer right is exercised within the time-saving game (non-probability variable game) period. First, at step 61117-1 (change 2), the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and whether or not it is necessary to exercise the special game transfer right after the change. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in Step 6117-1 (Variation 2), in Step 6117-2 (Variation 2), the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 sends a message F ("" to the message area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The jackpot is finalized. Please operate the button immediately "). Next, in Step 6117-3 (Modification 2), the message availability / content determination means 2152d-1 turns on the immediate right exercise notification flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and Step 6118 (Modification 2). Move to 2). Here, when the immediate right exercise notification flag is turned on, the message set in Step 6117-2 (Modification 2) is displayed in the process described later. In addition, also when it is No in step 6117-1 (change 2), it transfers to step 6118 (change 2).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the message display control process according to the subroutine of Step 6400 (Modification 2) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, the change from the best mode is the processing of Step 6430 (Modification 2) and Step 6432 (Modification 2). That is, if No in Step 6418 (Modification 2), in Step 6430 (Modification 2), the message display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the immediate right exercise notification flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 6430 (Modification 2), in Step 6432 (Modification 2), the message display control means 2152d turns off the immediate right exercise notification flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Move to (Modification 2). If the immediate right exercise notification flag is off, the same processing as in the best mode is executed, and notification is made to exercise the special game transfer right at the end of the time-reduced game.

  Next, FIG. 31 is an operation diagram in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, and is a time-reduced game with a limited number of times (100 times) after the special game ends (in this example, a time-reduced game with a limited number of times). In the case of the transition to the non-probability variable game), the transition is a diagram showing a situation when the symbol “1” is hit during the time-saving game. First, winning is made in the 98th time-saving lottery, and after a predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbol is hit and stops at the symbol “1”. As a result, the “special game transfer permission flag” is turned on to acquire the special game transfer right. The winning symbol “1” is a special game (100 time-reduced games) after the special game is completed when the special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where a time-reduced game (non-probability variable game) is being executed. It is a design to shift to. Next, after the change is over, the message F ("Big jackpot is finalized. Please operate the button immediately") is displayed on the screen when the special symbol stops at the winning symbol "1". . Thereafter, the game ball is released by the player operating the operation button X according to the content of the displayed message F, and passes through the specific area α3 after a predetermined time has elapsed. With the passage of the specific area α3, the “special game transition permission flag” is turned from on to off, and the “special game execution flag” is turned on from off to exercise the special game transfer right. Further, the “special game execution flag” is turned on, and at the same time, the time reduction flag is turned off. Then, since the special game transfer right of the winning symbol “1” is exercised under the situation where the time-reduced game is being executed, the game is shifted to a specific game with a limited number of times (time-reduced game) after the special game ends. . Note that, unlike the above example (hit symbol “1”), the special game is terminated after the special game is completed on the condition that the right to transition to the special game is exercised after the specific game (for example, the time saving game) is completed. When the symbol to be transferred ("3" in this example) is stopped, unlike the above example, after a specific game (for example, a shortened time-reduced game) ends (in this example, after 100 time-reduced games have ended) It is preferable to execute a display prompting the user to press the button.

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, regarding the provision of specific profit (so-called time reduction) after the end of the special game, the game state at the time of exercising the right is not the game state at the time of acquiring the special game transfer right. In the pachinko gaming machine configured to determine whether or not to grant the specific profit based on the content, if the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised, the main gaming state after the special gaming state and It is configured to output information related to the exercise of the special game transfer right based on / or the secondary gaming state and / or the duration of the main gaming state and / or the duration of the auxiliary gaming state. In addition to being able to have more, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a player is disadvantaged.

  In this modified example, the message display control unit 2152d is configured to refer to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a in Step 6430 (Modification 2) in FIG. 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the prefetch information temporary storage means 2152c-1-1 may be referred. In that case, it is possible to notify in advance that it is necessary to operate the operation button X (for example, a message such as “Please operate the button after 3 rotations”), which gives the player a disadvantage. It becomes possible to avoid the situation more effectively.

  Further, in the present modified example, the winning symbol temporarily stored in the information temporary storage means 1182 in step 1444 of FIG. 10 (that is, the winning symbol that triggered the acquisition of the special game transfer right) is the special game transfer right. It is configured not to be displayed on any display device after the symbol change related to acquisition. Here, in this example, the game state after the end of the special game is determined based on the stop identification information (attribute) that is the trigger for acquiring the special game transfer right and the game state at the time of passing through the specific area. However, it may lead to a situation in which it is extremely disadvantageous for the player to prevent items directly connected to the player's profit from being displayed as the game progresses thereafter. Therefore, after the change, a dedicated display device that displays the winning symbol temporarily stored in the information temporary storage unit 1182 may be provided and displayed. In that case, a 7-segment display or a dot display may be used to make it a display device that makes it difficult to identify the winning symbol, or when the winning symbol is not temporarily stored in the information temporary storage means 1182 Even so, it may be configured to display some symbols.

  Further, as described above, the game state after the end of the special game is determined based on the stop identification information (attribute) that has been a trigger for acquiring the special game transfer right and the game state at the time of passing through the specific area. Therefore, in order to make the player himself determine when to release the storage at which timing, it is preferable to notify what kind of stop identification information (attribute) the special game transfer right has been acquired. For example, when acquiring the special game transfer right, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol managed on the sub-control device (effect display control means 2150) side is a slotted symbol such as “777” (a stop that is obvious at a glance Design). In the case of a hit attribute for shifting to a specific game (for example, time reduction game) after completion of the special game when the specific area is passed during the specific game (for example, time reduction game), the first mode (for example, red) On the other hand, if the attribute is a hit attribute that shifts to a specific game (for example, a time-reduced game) after the special game is ended when a specific area is passed during a non-specific game, the second mode (for example, blue) is set. . By configuring in this way, in the above example, if the red “777” stops during the short-time game, it is possible to make the player recognize that the storage should be released during the short-time game. Become. In addition, even if it is not notified by the decorative design, even if it is another method (for example, a message display indicating that the winning is made for a predetermined attribute, notification by an information output means such as a lamp) that is output-managed on the sub-control device side Good.

<< Modification 3 >>
Furthermore, in this example, the probability variation gaming state shifts to the non-probability variation gaming state only when the special symbol is in the predetermined mode (in this example, the symbol “1” and the symbol “3” are hit). In the case of transition to a non-stochastic variation gaming state), but is not limited to this, and a random variation game with a limited number of times or a transition lottery from a probability variation gaming state to a non-stochastic variation gaming state (so-called You may comprise so that a fall lottery) can be performed (for example, for every fluctuation). In that case, as shown in Table 12, a notification availability determination table for exercising the special game transfer right is provided, and it is determined in step 6117-1 in FIG. 29 whether or not the immediate special game transfer right should be exercised. Therefore, it is possible to easily cope with various transition modes of the gaming state from the time when the special game transfer right is acquired until the time when the special game transfer right is exercised. Table 12 is an example of a game state transition mode (that is, only a mode of transition from a short game state with a limited number of times to a normal game state) in the best mode. In the following, an example in which the change lottery from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state is executable is described in detail.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the specific game control means 1180 has a game state fall lottery means 1184 for executing a transition lottery from a probability variation gaming state to a non-probability variation gaming state.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of Step 1450 (Modification 3) in FIG. 10 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, the change from the best mode is the processing of Step 1470 (Modification 3) to Step 1478 (Modification 3), the purpose of which is to execute a transition lottery from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state. That is. That is, in step 1470 (change 3), the gaming state falling lottery means 1184 executes a transition lottery from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state based on a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 1/100). Next, at step 1472 (odd 3), the gaming state falling lottery means 1184 determines whether or not the lottery result at step 1470 (odd 3) has been won. In the case of Yes in Step 1472 (Variation 3), in Step 1474 (Variation 3), the specific game control means 1180 refers to the flag area of the game state temporary storage means 1190, turns off the main game symbol probability change flag, The specific game control means 1180 sets 0 to the time reduction counter 1181a. Next, in Step 1476 (Variation 3), the specific game control means 1180 turns off the main game symbol time reduction flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190. In step 1478 (change 3), the specific game control means 1180 turns off the auxiliary game symbol time reduction flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (button operation related process in step 1800). . It should be noted that also in the case of No in Step 1472 (Modification 3), the process proceeds to the next process (the button operation related process in Step 1800). With the above changes, if the main game state is a probable game (non-short time) or a probable game (short time), and the winning lottery in Step 1470 (Variation 3) is won, the main game game The state will shift to the normal gaming state. In this example, even if the winning lottery with probability fluctuation is won, the player is not particularly informed. However, if the winning lottery is won, the fact is notified or suggested. It may be configured.

  In this example (including the best mode), the probability variation game and the time reduction game are linked, and when the probability variation game ends, the time reduction game is also terminated. Is not limited. In other words, independently of each other, specifically, even if the probability variation game ends, the time-saving game is continued (for example, if a period is set, the period is continued until the period expires), or conversely Alternatively, the probability variation game may be continued even after the time shortening game ends.

Next, when the table 13 is configured to be able to execute a transition lottery from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state in the notification availability determination table related to the exercise of the special game transition right as shown in Table 12 It is an example. As shown in this table, for example, in a situation where the main game state is a probability change game (non-time reduction) or a probability change game (time reduction), a special game transfer right is obtained by winning a winning symbol “1”. If you have earned, you will be notified to exercise your immediate special game transfer right. In particular, if you have exercised a special game transfer right (winned by winning the “1” symbol) in a situation where you are in a probable game (non-temporary shortage), then you will move to a short-time game (non-probable change) after the special game. However, if a special game transfer right is exercised in a situation where the game is in a normal game state, the game will move to the normal game state after the special game. Thus, by informing the player to exercise the special game transfer right, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is disadvantaged.

  Furthermore, in this best mode, a penalty is imposed if the game is shifted to a special game by pressing an operation button during a time-reduced game. Is configured so that no penalty is imposed. However, even if the game is in the probability variation game, if the game is shifted to the special game by pressing the operation button during the time shortening game, some penalty (for example, the winning symbol is per probability variation) May not be transferred to a probability variation game, or not transferred to a time-reduced game).

  Furthermore, in this best mode, it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to the specific game state (in this example, the time-reduced game state) after the special game based on the game state when passing through the specific area. It may be configured to be determined based on the gaming state at the time when the hit identification information that triggers is fixed and stopped. By configuring in this way, it is possible to avoid situations that cause damage to the player even if there is an error in operation or a lack of game play, compared to the case based on the game state when passing through a specific area. Become.

  Furthermore, in this best mode, the notification or suggestion as to whether or not the special game transfer right has been acquired is executed in the form of being embodied in the stop symbol of the decorative symbol on the sub substrate side. You may comprise so that it may perform by effects, such as a notice by the side and a background change, and you may carry out together.

<< Modification 4 >>
Furthermore, in this best mode, with regard to the acquisition of the special game transfer right, there is a notification (in the case of a certain result, an aspect in which the certain result is notified with 100% reliability) and a suggestion (not a certain result). In such a case, it is configured to be able to execute both of the cases in which a certain result is notified with a reliability of less than 100%), but for example, when a special game transfer right is acquired, it is completely notified. Conversely, it may be configured so that the complete notification is not performed but always suggested. In addition, after obtaining the special game transfer right, after a predetermined number of times of change (for example, 5 games, 10 games), it may be configured to notify or suggest. It should be noted that when always suggesting whether or not the special game transfer right has been acquired, it is preferable to make a suggestion during the time-saving game. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

  In this best mode, a message related to the prompting operation of the operation button X (that is, a message suggesting whether or not the special game transfer right has been acquired) is not displayed during the time-reduced game with a limited number of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this (see FIG. 22). Hereinafter, changes from the best mode will be described.

First, Table 14 shows an example of the variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the best mode is the lottery table when winning in the time-restricted game with a limited number of times. That is, in the case of winning a time reduction game with a limited number of times, only the special symbol variation mode “A1” is selected. Here, when the variation mode “A1” of the special symbol is selected, the non-reach variation mode is selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and it is not realized that it is a hit even if it is a hit. Since such a variation mode is selected on the side of the sub-board (production display control means 2150), it is difficult for the player to recognize the fact that the player has been selected when winning in the time-reduced game with a limited number of times. It becomes. Further, even in the variation after winning the winning combination, only the variation mode “A1” of the special symbol is selected, and it is still difficult for the player to recognize the fact of the corresponding selection.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the message display control process according to the subroutine of Step 6400 (Modification 4) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, the change from this best mode is that the processing of Step 6418 (Modification 4) and Step 6422 (Modification 4) is not executed, and the purpose thereof is to give a special game transfer right in a time-reduced game with a limited number of times. It is to display a message suggesting whether or not it has been acquired. With this change, if you win a jackpot in a time-reduced game with a limited number of times, Message C (“You may have won a jackpot right”), Message D (“You have won a jackpot right” It is highly possible ”) or message E (“ Obtained jackpot right has already been acquired ”) is selected and displayed, and if the jackpot is not won in the time-reduced game with a limited number of times, message C (“ Either the jackpot right may have been acquired ") or the message D (" It is highly likely that the jackpot right has been acquired ") will be selected and displayed.

  Next, FIG. 34 is an operation diagram in a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, and when a transition is made to a time-reduced game with a limited number of times (100 times) after the end of the special game, It is the figure which showed the mode when it hits with design “7” (top) and the mode when the hit did not occur during the time shortening game (the bottom). First, as explained from the top, the winning symbol “7” is won in the third lottery of the time-saving game, but the stop symbol of the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device is losing, and the fact that it has been won Since the message (message A) is not displayed, it is not notified that the winning is won. Next, in the fifth and tenth time-saving games, the lost symbol “X” is stopped and a message C is displayed on the effect display device. Also, in the seventh time-saving game, the lost symbol “Y” is stopped and a message D is displayed on the effect display device. That is, it is suggested that the possibility of winning is increased by the display of these losing symbols and messages, in which the selection probability is relatively high at the specific time after the winning win. Thereafter, at the end of the time-saving game, a message H (“Chance zone end. Please operate the button”) is displayed, and when the player operates the operation button X, the game ball is released. Then, when the operation button X is operated, an effect for notifying of hit / losing is displayed on the effect display device, and by visually recognizing the result of the effect, the player recognizes that the player has won the win. Become. Even if the message E for notifying the winning is displayed before the time-saving game is finished, it is a winning with the symbol “3” per non-probability variation or a winning with the symbol “7” per probability variation. Because it is not broadcasted, there is no loss of interest.

  On the other hand, the lower part will be described. In the third and seventh time-saving games, the lost symbol “X” is stopped and the message C is displayed on the effect display device. As described above, when the winning symbol is not won, the selection probability of the lost symbols “X” and “Y” and the messages C and D is relatively lower than the specific time after the winning symbol. And it becomes difficult to display the message. Thereafter, at the end of the time-saving game, a message H (“Chance zone end. Please operate the button”) is displayed, and when the player operates the operation button X, the game ball is released. Then, when the operation button X is operated, an effect for notifying the winning / losing is displayed on the effect display device, and by recognizing the result of the effect, the player recognizes that the player is not won. It will be.

  According to the example of the change of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, in addition to the effect in the best mode, the game state of the main game side and / or the auxiliary game side is shifted when the acquisition of the right to shift to the special game state is triggered. Since it is configured to be able to execute control that will not be performed, the change in the main gaming state (for example, the display mode changes in the state display unit by changing from the probability variation gaming state to the non-probability variation gaming state) and the auxiliary gaming state It is difficult to determine whether or not the right to transition to the special gaming state has been acquired due to changes in the state (for example, changes in the opening / closing driving state of the variable member and changes in the variation time of the identification information).

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, in addition to the above-described effects, at least after acquiring the right to transition to the special gaming state under a certain main gaming state and / or a certain auxiliary gaming state, Since it is configured to be able to execute a lottery to shift from one main gaming state and / or one auxiliary gaming state to another main gaming state and / or another auxiliary gaming state at every predetermined opportunity, the gaming state is switched. A pattern that favors the player if the right to transition to the special gaming state has been exercised before, and conversely, to the player who has the right to transition to the special gaming state after the gaming state has switched There is an effect that it is possible to provide an amusement machine rich in interest such as an advantageous pattern.

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, in addition to the above-described effect, when the right to transition to the special gaming state is acquired in the main gaming state and / or the auxiliary gaming state for which the duration is determined Even if there is, the main game state and / or the auxiliary game state is configured not to be terminated until the continuation period ends, so it is determined whether or not the right to transition to the special game state is acquired. It is possible to complete the continuous period of time (for example, by maintaining a short time state as an auxiliary game, it is possible to complete a running RT like a slot machine while maintaining the base).

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, when the right to transition to the special gaming state is acquired under a certain main gaming state and / or a certain auxiliary gaming state, the certain main gaming state and / or the certain Until the auxiliary gaming state ends, the fact that the right to shift to the special gaming state has been granted is not notified, and the right to shift to the special gaming state after the certain main gaming state and / or the auxiliary gaming state has ended. It is comprised so that it may alert | report that it was provided. Therefore, if it is advantageous for the player to exercise the right to transition to the special game state after the completion of a certain main game state and / or a certain auxiliary game state, the notification timing should be delayed in this way. Is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if a player is disadvantaged when he / she exercises the right to transition to a special game state after a certain main game state and / or an auxiliary game state has ended, the notification timing is thus delayed. This is disadvantageous for the player. In this way, in addition to the configuration on the main control device side, there is an effect that the profit state given to the player can be changed by executing the delay processing of the notification timing on the sub control device side. In addition, since it is “it can be notified that the right to shift to the special gaming state has been granted”, it may be indispensable or optional. At this time, if the notification is determined by lottery, it is possible to realize a game with a higher interest.

  In this modified example, the symbol “3” per non-probability variation is selected or the symbol “7” per probability variation is not clearly notified, but this is not a limitation. Instead, the symbol type may be notified during the time-saving game or when the special game transfer right is used. Further, the present invention is not limited to a time-reduction game with a limited number of times, but can also be applied to a probability variation game with a limited number of times.

  Further, in the present best mode, the storage device is provided. However, the storage device may not be provided, and only a specific region may be provided (for example, a form such as a gate or a start port). In the case of such a configuration, unlike the case of the storage device, the special game is executed as soon as there is no performance time (when the special game transfer right is acquired). By the way, in order to achieve the same effects as the best mode under such a configuration, the variable prize opening is not opened immediately after the transition to the special game state, and a special game start demonstration time is provided. What is necessary is just to comprise. Then, during this demonstration time, the effect of whether or not to shift to the special game and the hit effect that is determined to shift to the special game are executed. On the other hand, even when the special game transfer right is not acquired, a demonstration effect is executed which is substantially the same time as the demonstration time for starting the special game. Then, during this demonstration time, the effect of whether or not to shift to the special game and the loss effect that is determined not to shift to the special game are executed.

<< Modification 5 >>
Furthermore, in the best mode, the storage release is executed at an arbitrary timing of the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the release may be performed in software (automatically). In this case, as an opportunity, for example, when a predetermined number of changes have been completed since the acquisition of the special game transfer right, at the end of a short time, or when a specific change is executed (for example, the special game transfer right in this best mode) In addition, when the “Z” stop symbol that confirms the acquisition has been displayed is displayed, it is also possible to prevent the player from quitting the game without knowing that it has acquired the right to transfer. For the purpose, for example, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, after 5 seconds) after stopping the firing. In particular, a detailed description will be given of a configuration in which the storage release is executed at the timing when a specific change is executed.

  In the best mode, the storage release is performed only at the time of receiving a button operation signal triggered by the operation of the operation button X in Step 1802 of FIG. 13, but is not limited to this. Hereinafter, changes from the best mode will be described.

  Next, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the storage device control unit 1165 includes an automatic storage cancellation determination unit 1165 b that performs a condition determination for automatically executing storage cancellation.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of button operation related processing according to the subroutine of Step 1800 (Modification 5) in FIG. 5 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, the change from this best mode is about the processing of Step 1802-1 (Modification 5) and Step 1802-2 (Modification 5), and the purpose is that the special symbol is a predetermined variation mode, or When it is a predetermined stop symbol, it is to execute the storage cancellation. That is, in Step 1802-1 (Variation 5), the automatic storage cancellation determination unit 1165b refers to the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b, and in a variation of the special symbol, a predetermined variation mode (for example, “A2” variation mode). It is determined whether or not is selected. In the case of Yes in Step 1802-1 (Modification 5), in Step 1804 (Modification 5), the storage device control means 1165 drives the storage part drive means (storage release drive motor) α1-1 for a predetermined time. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1802-1 (Modification 5), in Step 1802-2 (Modification 5), the automatic storage release determination means 1165b refers to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and changes the special symbol. It is determined whether or not a predetermined stop symbol (for example, “Y” symbol) has been selected. In the case of Yes in Step 1802-2 (Modification 5), in Step 1804 (Modification 5), the storage device control means 1165 drives the storage part drive means (storage release drive motor) α1-1 for a predetermined time. In the case of No in Step 1802-2 (Variation 5), the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the game ball is provided with a storage mechanism capable of releasing the storage of the game ball and the storage of the game ball, and when the storage of the game ball is released, When the predetermined content is selected as the variation mode of the identification information and / or the stop identification information, the storage of the game ball can be canceled (for example, automatically released , It is configured to be released based on the player's intention to operate the operation means, etc.), so a new benefit of the storage release right other than winning (special game transfer right) and special game execution There is an effect that it is possible to create a state. In particular, in this best mode, after acquiring the right to shift to special games, all are forced to lose regardless of the acquired random value. Under such a configuration, by providing a storage release right triggered by a variation mode and / or stop identification information related to forced loss, it is possible to make sense for executing forced loss.

  According to the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, in addition to the above-described effect, when the right to transition to the special gaming state is an unexecuted state, a special mode is displayed as a stop display of the identification information. Since it is configured to notify or suggest that the right to transition to the gaming state has not yet been exercised, such as the appearance of reach eyes and chance eyes, etc. that existed in slot machines but difficult to apply in pachinko gaming machines There is an effect that it is possible to execute a high performance.

  According to the example of the change of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, in addition to the above-mentioned effect, with respect to granting a specific profit (so-called probability variation and time reduction) after the special game, not the gaming state at the time of acquiring the special game transfer right, Since it is configured to determine whether or not to grant specific profits based on the gaming state at the time of exercising the rights, or the contents thereof, compared to conventional machines where all profit states are determined when acquiring special gaming transfer rights, There is an effect that it is possible to further expand the game. Furthermore, after acquiring the right to transfer to a special game, the display content (for example, stop identification information) that triggers the switching of the game state is used as the storage device release condition, so that, for example, a game that is always advantageous to the player after the special game ends. It is also possible to enter a state, or a game state that is always advantageous to the player after the special game is completed. As a result, the game can be further widened.

<< Modification 6 >>
In this best mode, it is clearly notified that the special game transfer right has been acquired (in this example, when the stop symbol is “3” or “7” and the variation mode “A2” is selected). Indicates that the operation button X has been operated even in the case where “333” or “777” is displayed as the appearance of the decorative pattern and the message A “Big hit is confirmed” is displayed. Although it is configured to display an effect (that is, a message notifying whether or not a special game transfer right has been acquired) as an opportunity (see FIG. 23), it is not limited to this. In particular, after clearly informing that the special game transfer right has been acquired, the player's interest in acquiring the special game transfer right (and symbol variation) will decrease, so another measure to enhance interest Is required. Here, in the conventional machine in which the acquisition timing of the special game transfer right and the exercise timing of the right are linked, the presentation time from the acquisition of the special game transfer right to the exercise of the right is set long (for example, Super Reach), there is a method of reproducing a highly interesting production moving image (so-called jackpot confirmation screen) during the period. However, in the prior art, it is necessary to delay the progress of the game (that is, the special game start timing) on the main control unit side in order to secure the execution time of the production on the sub control unit side. In addition, when the effect on the sub-control unit side is forcibly terminated, it is necessary to forcibly terminate the game delay processing on the main control unit side. Therefore, in the best mode, as in the case of the conventional technique, the main control unit side is performing an interesting production of a game with a long execution time at the time of a big hit (in this case, when acquiring the right to transition to a special game). It is preferable to adopt a method that does not require execution of a game progress delay process or a game delay forced end process on the main control unit side. In this modified example, three types of aspects can be conceptualized depending on the difference in processing contents. Therefore, the modified points from the best mode in each aspect will be described below.

<< Modification 6-1 >>
First, Table 15 shows an example of the variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the best mode is the lottery table in the case of winning in a non-specific time (in this example, “3” symbol or “7” symbol is selected). In other words, the special symbol variation mode “A3” can be selected when the winning combination is made at a non-specific time. Here, when the variation mode “A3” of the special symbol is selected, as described later, a specific variation mode is selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

Next, Table 16 shows an example of the table display content determination table 2152a-1-1 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the best mode is the display content of the decorative symbol when “A3” is transmitted as the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main board side. That is, when the variation mode of the special symbol is “A3”, the specific mode is selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Here, the specific mode is a mode that is selected only when the special symbol on the main board side stops in a predetermined mode (designated to acquire the right to transition to special games). In this aspect, the variation time (Y seconds) is longer than the variation time (X seconds). Also, as an example of display content, an effect (for example, a non-reach effect) related to whether or not the change time is 0 to X seconds is displayed, and a stop symbol is temporarily displayed when the change time is X seconds. At the same time, the jackpot is notified (for example, a message such as “Finalize jackpot!” Is displayed). And the example which displays the effect (For example, the jackpot decision screen in the conventional machine) which alert | reports that the jackpot was settled for the fluctuation time X second-Y second can be given. As will be described later, when a stop symbol of a decorative symbol is displayed temporarily, it is not a stop display process based on a symbol stop command (determined display command) from the main board side, but is stopped based on a variation time of the decorative symbol. Display processing is executed. However, the temporary stop process described above may be executed instead of the definitive stop display process in response to a symbol stop command (definite display command) from the main board side.

  Next, FIG. 36 shows a special game operating condition determination process (special game transfer right exercising process) according to the subroutine of Step 1500 (Modification 6-1) in FIG. 5 in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. ). The change from the best mode is Step 1517-1 (Modification 6-1). The purpose of the game ball is to enter a specific area entrance (specify in a situation where special game transfer rights have been acquired. (Region) When the signal passes through α3, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the sub-side. That is, in step 1517-1 (variation 6-1), the information transmitting unit 1200 generates a signal indicating that the passing (entrance) signal has been received from the specific area entrance (specific area) α3. 2150, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). As will be described later, on the sub-side that has received the signal transmitted in this process, if the display content based on the specific form of the decorative design is being executed, the display content is forcibly terminated and the special game start display is displayed. The process to switch to is executed.

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of Step 6100 (Modification 6-1) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Changes from the best mode are step 6105-1 (modified 6-1) to step 6105-3 (modified 6-1). That is, in step 6105-1 (modified 6-1), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation mode of the special symbol is a specific variation mode (in this example, the variation mode “A3”). In the case of Yes in Step 6105-1 (Modification 6-1), in Step 6105-2 (Modification 6-1), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 is temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. On the basis of the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side, referring to the drawing display content determination reference table 2152a-1-1, the specific mode (and the stop symbol) is determined as the variation mode of the decorative symbol, The determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6105-3 (transition 6-1), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the specific mode display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and step 6108. Move to (Modified 6-1). Here, when the specific mode display flag is turned on, the subsequent decorative symbol display control processing is based on the specific mode (that is, based on the variation time Y longer than the special graph variation time X). The contents will be executed. If step 6105-1 (variant 6-1) is No, the process proceeds to step 6106 (variant 6-1), and the same processing as in the best mode is executed.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of Step 6200 (Modification 6-1) in FIG. 17 in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from this best mode is Step 6213-1 (Modification 6-1), and the purpose is that the decorative design is continuing to change during the period when the specific mode is being executed as the variation mode of the decorative design. This is to maintain the state and to enable display contents to be executed over a plurality of variations in the special symbol. That is, in step 6213-1 (modified 6-1), the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c and determines whether or not the specific mode display flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 6213-1 (Modification 6-1), Steps 6214 (Modification 6-1), 6216 (Modification 6-1) and Step 6218 (Modification 6-1) are executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6213-1 (Modification 6-1), Steps 6214 (Modification 6-1), 6216 (Modification 6-1) and Step 6218 (Modification 6-1) are not executed. (The message display control process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the button operation-derived effect process according to the subroutine of Step 6500 (Modification 6-1) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The changes from the best mode are Step 6501-1 (Modification 6-1) to Step 6501-5 (Modification 6-1), and the purpose thereof is to execute a specific mode as a variation mode of the decorative design. In some cases, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance (specific area) α3 in a situation where the special game transfer right has been acquired, the display content according to the specific mode is forcibly terminated and the jackpot is started. It is to execute the production. That is, in step 6501-1 (modified 6-1), the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152 e refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c and determines whether or not the specific mode display flag is off. Determine. If YES in step 6501-1 (variant 6-1), the process proceeds to step 6502 (variant 6-1), and the same processing as in the best mode is executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6501-1 (Modification 6-1), in Step 6501-2 (Modification 6-1), the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, It is determined whether or not a signal from the main side indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area entrance (specific area) α3 has been received in a situation where the special game transfer right has been acquired. In the case of Yes in Step 6501-2 (Modification 6-1), in Step 6501-3 (Modification 6-1), the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e displays based on the variation mode of the specific mode being executed. The content is forcibly terminated and a jackpot start effect is executed. Next, in Step 6501-4 (Modification 6-1), the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e turns off the specific mode display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 6501-5 (transformation 6-1), the button operation-derived effect display control means 2152e turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next processing (special The game display control processing 6300) is entered. In addition, also in the case of No in step 6501-2 (modified 6-1), the processing shifts to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300).

  Next, FIG. 40 is an operation diagram of the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. After the stop at the winning symbol “7” in the variation of the special symbol, the operation is performed at the end of the jackpot confirmation screen (effect). It is the figure which showed the mode (upper stage) when operating the button X, and the mode (lower stage) when operating the operation button X before the end of the jackpot decision screen (production). First, from the top, if the winning symbol “7” is won in the variation of the special symbol and a specific variation mode (“A3” in this example) is selected in the special symbol, The non-reach effect is displayed, and the decorative symbols are sequentially stopped (upper left). Next, when the change of the special symbol is stopped and the special game transfer right is acquired, the sub-side temporarily stops all the stopped symbols and displays the decorative symbol “777” and also displays the jackpot notification effect (in the upper row). . Next, the special symbol starts the next symbol variation, but on the sub side, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol “777” is continued and a jackpot finalizing effect is displayed (middle to right in the upper stage). Here, in the jackpot finalizing effect, a series of moving images having a story characteristic from the scenes 1 to END are displayed, and the player can enjoy by viewing the moving images. Next, the player who has watched the jackpot finalizing effect as a whole operates the operation button X to release the stored game ball, but at the same time the released game ball passes through the specific area α3, Switch from jackpot finalizing effect to jackpot start screen. In addition, the special game is started when the released game ball passes the specific area α3 (upper right).

  On the other hand, to explain the lower stage, the flow until the display of the jackpot finalizing effect is the same as the upper stage, but the operation button X is operated by the player in the middle of the jackpot finalizing effect (scene 2). In this case, on the sub-side, in the display of the jackpot finalizing effect, the playback of the subsequent moving image is forcibly terminated and switched to the jackpot start screen. Then, the special game is started when the released game ball passes the specific area α3 (lower right). That is, the series of effect display of the jackpot finalizing effect (in the middle of the scene 2 to END) is canceled, and the jackpot start time is advanced.

  According to the modified example of the best mode, after acquiring the special game transfer right, the right to transfer to the special game state is not provided until the game ball enters a specific area without providing the period during which the right to transfer to the special game state can be exercised. In the gaming machine configured to hold the game, it is possible to set a longer presentation when acquiring the special game transfer right, independently of the fluctuation time of the identification information on the main control unit side. In addition to improving the fun of the game, when the special game transfer right is exercised, the production is forcibly canceled, so it is possible to prevent the useless continuation of the production in a situation where the result is known. Also has the effect of. Note that a storage mechanism that can release the storage of the game ball at the player's intention is provided, and when the storage of the game ball is released, the game ball is guided to the specific area side, There is also an effect that the predetermined period can be shortened by the intention of the person.

  Furthermore, after the acquisition of the special game transfer right, there is no period for exercising the transfer right to the special game state, and the right to transfer to the special game state is held until the game ball enters a specific area. The game machine is configured so that it can continue to notify that the right has been acquired during the period from the acquisition of the special game transfer right to the time of exercise. There is an effect of not incurring a situation that impairs profits.

  Furthermore, a storage mechanism that can release the storage of the game ball at the player's will is provided, and when the storage of the game ball is released, the game ball is configured to be guided to the specific area side. Unlike the conventional machine that cannot arbitrarily shorten the predetermined period from the acquisition of the game transfer right to the time of exercise, the player can shorten the predetermined period at the player's will.

  Furthermore, since a series of effects over a plurality of variations of special symbols can be executed, there is an effect that the interest of the effects during the period can be improved.

  In this modified example, when the specific mode is executed as the variation mode of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol is configured to display the stop symbol after a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop symbol is displayed. You may comprise so that a stop symbol may become difficult to visually recognize.

  Also, in this modified example, when a specific mode is executed as a variation mode of decorative symbols, even if a symbol stop command (deterministic display command) transmitted from the main side is received on the sub side, it is based on the received command. Although it is possible to execute the display content of the specific mode by configuring so as not to execute any processing, the present invention is not limited to this. A modification example in that case is referred to as a modification example 6-2, and changes from the modification example 6-1 will be described below.

<< Modification 6-2 >>
First, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the special symbol display process related to the subroutine of Step 1400 (Modification 6-2) in FIG. 5 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from this best mode is step 1425-1 (variation 6-2), and its purpose is to change the design from the main side to the sub-side in a situation where the specific mode is executed as the variation mode of the decorative design. The stop command (definite display command) is not transmitted. That is, in step 1425-1 (variation 6-2), the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the special symbol variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b, and the variation mode is a specific variation mode. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1425-1 (variation 6-2) (that is, in this example, other than the variation mode “A3”), in step 1426 (variation 6-2), the information transmission means 1200 is confirmed. The symbol and the final display command are transmitted to the sub-board side (effect display control means 2150 side). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1425-1 (variant 6-2) (that is, in the case of the variation mode “A3” in this example), step 1426 (variant 6-2) is not executed and step Move to 1428 (variant 6-2).

  As a result of the above changes, the symbol stop command (deterministic display command) is not transmitted from the main side to the sub side under the situation where the specific mode is being executed as the decorative symbol variation mode. It is not necessary to execute Step 6213-1 (Modification 6-1) in FIG. That is, the flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process of FIG. 38 in the modified example 6-2 is the same as the best mode. In addition, since the operation diagram in the modification example 6-2 is the same as that in the modification example 6-1, the description is omitted.

  According to this modified example, in addition to the above-described effect, unnecessary communication processing from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side can be reduced, so that the processing burden on the main control unit side can be reduced. There is an effect.

  In the modification example 6-1 and the modification example 6-2, under the situation where the specific aspect is executed as the decoration pattern variation aspect, the decoration symbol based on the symbol stop command (determined display command) from the main side is displayed. Although it is configured not to execute the stop display process, the present invention is not limited to this. A modification example in that case is referred to as a modification example 6-3, and changes from the modification example 6-1 will be described below.

<< Modification 6-3 >>
First, Table 17 shows an example of the drawing display content determination table 2152a-1-1 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the change example 6-1 is the display content of the decorative symbol when “A3” is transmitted as the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main board side. That is, when the variation mode of the special symbol is “A3”, the first specific mode and the second specific mode are selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Here, the first specific mode is a mode that is selected only when the special symbol on the main board side stops in a predetermined mode (designated to acquire the right to transition to special games), and is a special mode on the main board side. This is an aspect in which the variation time (X seconds) is the same as the symbol variation time (X seconds). Here, as an example of the display content of the first specific mode, if the variation time of the variation mode “A3” of the special symbol is the same as the variation time of the variation mode “A1”, it corresponds to the variation mode “A1”. An example in which a decorative pattern variation mode (in this example, non-reach effect) is displayed, and a stop symbol is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. The second specific mode is a mode (Z seconds) that is selected only when the first specific mode is selected, and is a mode that is executed immediately after the first specific mode is fixedly displayed. In addition, although there is a limitation that the production time of the first specific mode is the same as the variation time of the special symbol on the main side, the production time of the second specific mode is configured to be selected from a plurality of hours by lottery or the like. May be. Here, an example of displaying an effect (for example, a jackpot confirmation screen in a conventional machine) for notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed can be given as an arbitrary effect. As will be described later, since the second specific mode is continuously executed after the first specific mode is executed, a series of change modes based on the change time of the decorative symbol that becomes Y + Z seconds (> X seconds). Will be executed.

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of Step 6100 (Modified 6-3) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the change example 6-1 is Step 6105-2 (Modification 6-3). That is, in step 6105-2 (transition 6-3), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the drawing display content determination reference table 2152a-1-1, the first specific mode, the second specific mode, and the stop symbol are determined as the decorative symbol variation mode, and the display information is temporarily displayed. The information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the storage means 2152c.

  Next, FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process related to the subroutine of Step 6200 (Modified 6-3) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The changes from the change example 6-1 are step 6215-1 (modified 6-3) and step 6215-2 (modified 6-3), and the purpose thereof is to change the first specific mode as the variation mode of the decorative design. The second specific mode is continuously executed after the execution, and the display content over a plurality of variations in the special symbol is made executable. That is, in step 6215-1 (modified 6-3), the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c and determines whether or not the specific mode display flag is off. To do. In the case of Yes in Step 6215-1 (Modified 6-3), 6216 (Modified 6-3) and Step 6218 (Modified 6-3) are executed. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6215-1 (variant 6-3), in step 6215-2 (variant 6-3), the decorative symbol display control means 2152 a is related to the symbol of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c. In accordance with the determination contents temporarily stored in the information area, the second specific mode is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (message display control process 6400).

  As a result of the above changes, by executing the second specific mode continuously after executing the first specific mode as the variation mode of the decorative design, it becomes possible to execute display contents over a plurality of variations in the special design, At the end of execution of the first specific mode, it is also possible to display a stop symbol based on a symbol stop command (determined display command) transmitted from the main side. Note that the operation diagram of the modification example 6-3 is the same as that of the modification example 6-1, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  According to the present modification example, in addition to the above-described effect, the decorative symbol stop display process based on the symbol stop command (determined display command) from the main control unit side is configured to be executable. In the decorative symbol stop display process, the synchronism between the main control unit and the sub-control unit can be ensured.

  In the modification example 6-1, the modification example 6-2, and the modification example 6-3, whether or not the specific mode is executed as the variation mode of the decorative symbol is uniquely determined based on the specific variation mode in the special symbol. It is determined (that is, triggered by selection of the special symbol variation mode “A3”), but is not limited to this. A modification example in this case is referred to as Modification Example 6-4, and changes from Modification Example 6-1 will be described below.

<< Modification 6-4 >>
First, Table 18 shows an example of the variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 in the modified example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the change example 1 is about the lottery table at the non-specific time. That is, the specific variation mode (“A3” in the modified example 6-1) selected in the special symbol that was selected when winning in the non-specific time is not selected, and the same table configuration as the best mode It has become.

Next, Table 19 shows an example of the table display content determination table 2152a-1-1 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. The change from the modification example 6-1 is that there are a “specific mode non-selection reference table” and a “specific mode selection reference table”. Here, in the “reference table for non-selection of a specific mode”, there is display content of a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation mode “A3” of the special symbol (that is, display content that uniquely determines the specific mode). Therefore, it has the same configuration as the best mode. On the other hand, the “reference table for selecting a specific mode” is configured so that, when the variation mode of the special symbol is “A2”, the specific mode is selected as the variation mode of the decorative symbol. As described above, a plurality of types of modes can be selected. In each of the specific modes, the variation time longer than the variation time (X seconds) of the special symbol on the main board side is set in the same manner as the modified example 6-1. In addition, the display contents are also displayed for the effect related to whether or not the fluctuation time is between 0 and X seconds, the stop symbol is temporarily stopped and the jackpot is notified when the fluctuation time is X seconds, It is the same as that of the modified example 6-1 in that an effect of notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed is displayed after the time of X seconds. Then, as will be described later, which of the “specific mode non-selection time reference table” and “specific mode selection time reference table” is to be referred to is based on information on a special symbol from the main board side. This is arbitrarily determined on the sub-board side.

  Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of Step 6100 (Modification 6-4) in FIG. 17 in the modification example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Changes from the modification example 6-1 are step 6105-1 (modified 6-4) to step 6105-5 (modified 6-4). That is, in step 6105-1 (variant 6-4), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. It is determined whether the stop symbol of the special symbol is a winning symbol (in this example, symbol “3” or symbol “7”). In the case of Yes in Step 6105-1 (Modification 6-4), in Step 6105-2 (Modification 6-4), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 satisfies the display condition of the specific mode in the decorative design (for example, Then, it is determined whether the lottery with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2) is won in the case where the variation pattern of the special symbol is “A2”. If Yes in Step 6105-2 (Modified 6-4), the drawing display content determining means 2152a-1 is temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a in Step 6105-3 (Modified 6-4). On the basis of the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side, referring to the drawing display content determination reference table (reference table for selecting a specific mode) 2152a-1-1, any specific variation pattern of the decorative symbol is specified. The mode (and the stop symbol) is determined, and the determination information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Next, in step 6105-4 (transition 6-4), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the specific mode display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and step 6108. Move to (Modified 6-1). On the other hand, if No in Step 6105-1 (Modification 6-4), the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 is temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a in Step 6105-5 (Modification 6-4). Based on the stored symbol information from the main controller 1000 side, referring to the drawing display content determination reference table (reference table for non-selection of specific mode) 2152a-1-1, The stop symbol is determined and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. In addition, also in the case of No in Step 6105-2 (Modified 6-4), the process proceeds to Step 6105-5 (Modified 6-4).

  As a result of the above changes, whether or not to execute the specific mode and the display contents of the specific mode in the decorative pattern variation mode can be determined and executed on the sub-board side. In addition, since the action figure in the modified example 6-4 becomes the same as that of the modified example 6-1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  According to this modified example, in addition to the above-described effect, since it is configured to determine whether or not the specific mode in the decorative pattern variation mode is executable and the display contents of the specific mode are all determined on the sub-board side, the variation of the specific mode As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control unit side due to the increase in the amount of.

  In addition, in each aspect (modification examples 6-1 to 6-4) according to the modification example 6, even after winning a winning combination (in this example, the symbol “3” or “7” is selected) , The symbol variation of the special symbol is executed {that is, the lottery itself is executed based on the acquired random number (but all are lost), and the identification information variation and the stop identification information are determined based on the lottery result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the winning of the winning, the symbol variation of the special symbol is not performed (that is, the lottery itself is not performed or the lottery itself is not performed). It is also possible to configure such that it is executed but all are lost and the identification information variation is not executed. In that case, in the action diagram according to the modified example 6 (see FIG. 40), after the special symbol is stopped at the symbol “7”, the special symbol remains in a stopped state until the special game is ended (so-called “so-called”). It is an action diagram (fixing the symbol), but it will be supplemented that the series of actions on the sub-side related to the button operation is not different. Further, in this configuration, unnecessary symbol variation processing on the main control unit side can be reduced, which is preferable in reducing the processing burden on the main control unit side.

α Storage mechanism α3 Entrance hole for specific area 1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Normal figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1135 Winning lottery means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1142 General figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1152 Control means 1160 Electric Chu open / close control means 1165 Storage device control means 1165b Automatic storage release determination means 1175 Special game transfer right grant means 1176 Special game transfer right exercise means 1180 Specific game control means 1184 Game state fall lottery means 2110 Special figure start port 2112 Special figure starting port electric accessory 2131 Special figure display unit 2140 Effect display device 2150 Effect display control means 2152a Decoration symbol display control means 2152d Message display control means 2210 Normal figure start port 2220 Normal symbol display device

Claims (1)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable winning opening that takes an open state and a closed state;
A specific area where game balls can enter,
A main control side identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the main control side identification information;
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A sub-control unit that controls the output of the performance, and on the game area where the game ball flows down, a guide path is provided for guiding the game ball on the game area to the specific area,
The main control unit
Main control side identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the main control side identification information displayed on the main control side identification information display unit, based on the game ball entering the start port;
According to the variation mode determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means, the main control side identification information display section displays the main control side identification information in a variable manner, and then the stop identification determined by the main control side identification information display content determination means. Main control side identification information display control means for executing control for displaying information;
When the stop identification information of the main control side identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner, special game state transition right granting means for granting a right to transition to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Special gaming state transfer right exercising means for shifting to a special gaming state in which a variable prize opening is opened when a gaming ball enters the specific area in a situation where the right to transition to the special gaming state is not exercised; With
The sub-control unit
If the predetermined performance execution condition including at least the arrival of the game ball at the predetermined position on the guide path is satisfied , the second effect can be executed after executing the first effect on the effect display unit. Yes,
While the first effect does not definitely inform whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player, the second effect definitely informs whether it is advantageous or unfavorable for the player. And
The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the second performance is configured to definitely notify whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player before the variable winning opening is opened .

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