JP6181701B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to pachinko machines.

  The current mainstream pachinko machine performs lottery using a random number acquired when entering the starting gate, and after the identification information is changed for a predetermined time, the identification information is stopped and displayed. Is a predetermined mode, a special game is executed in which a variable winning opening that is normally closed is opened. Here, a recent pachinko gaming machine has a main control unit (main control board) that controls the progress of the game as described above, and a sub-control unit that controls the output of various information (for example, production) that enhances the fun of the game. Control board or sub-control board). Hereinafter, processing executed in each control unit as the game progresses will be described. The information output from the information output unit managed on the sub-control unit side will be described by taking an image displayed on the image display unit as an example.

(1) Information output during non-special game (1-1) Main control unit side When a game ball enters the start port during non-special game, a random number is acquired. After that, when the lottery execution permission timing is reached, the winning lottery is executed using the acquired random number. Then, based on the result of lottery determination, the main game identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and then the main game identification information is confirmed and displayed. The main game identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped at a size and location that is less conspicuous than the sub game identification information described later.

(1-2) Secondary Control Unit Side (1-2-1) Secondary Game Identification Information The secondary game identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped in synchronization with the primary game identification information. Here, the secondary game identification information is identification information to be shown to the player in order to enhance the fun of the game, and is variably displayed in a size and place that is easily noticeable compared to the above-mentioned main game identification information. And stop display. In addition, since the main purpose is to improve the interest of the game, the three modes of non-reach variation, reach variation, and super reach variation can be roughly classified as variations of the sub-game identification information. Here, in general, “non-reach fluctuation” means that, when a symbol row other than one row is temporarily stopped among multiple symbol rows, no matter which active line is temporarily stopped at any symbol, A variation in which the winning symbol arrangement is not aligned. In general, “reach fluctuation” means that when a symbol row other than one row is temporarily stopped among a plurality of symbol rows, depending on the temporary stop symbol of one row being fluctuated, the symbol arrangement is aligned with any effective line. A possible change. Furthermore, in general, “super-reach fluctuation” is an aspect of “reach fluctuation”, but it is a fluctuation with a higher expectation level than reach fluctuation, and in many cases, temporarily stops with a losing pattern after reach fluctuation. This is a mode in which one symbol row re-varies after the operation. Furthermore, there is also proposed a technique called pseudo continuous fluctuation in which pseudo fluctuation is executed a plurality of times, although the fluctuation is a single fluctuation internally, and the fluctuation of the secondary game identification information and the temporary stop are set as one set. In general, the greater the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation, the more likely that the winning symbols will be aligned in the final variation of the pseudo continuous variation.

(1-2-2) Notice Information The notice information appears and appears immediately before or during the change of the sub-game identification information. In general, according to the type of the advance notice information, the change contents and the change result of the secondary game identification information are notified or suggested. For example, when a plurality of symbol sequences of the sub-game identification information start to change and a predetermined notice information appears and is displayed in a situation in which it is uncertain whether or not to reach reach, it is determined that reach reach will be reached. If the predetermined notice information appears and is displayed during the reach change, if it is determined that the super reach change is reached, or if the predetermined notice information appears and appears during the change of the secondary game identification information, If the predetermined notice information appears and is displayed before or at the time of a certain change, even if all of the secondary game identification information temporarily stops due to the certain change, it will continue to change again. It plays a role of notifying future events such as the execution of pseudo-continuous variation.

(2) Information output at the time of special game (2-1) Main control unit side After the main game identification information stops in a predetermined manner, a special prize that can be closed at the time of non-special game can be opened. A game is executed. Here, at the time of executing the special game, the predetermined mode that triggered the special game is continuously displayed and the number of rounds of the special game is displayed.

(2-2) Sub-control unit side When a transition is made to a special game, a start demonstration display is first executed. Then, during the unit game in which the variable winning opening is in an open state (a state in which the variable winning opening is kept open or opened), the number of rounds displayed, the number of balls entered into the variable winning opening, and various effects are displayed. . In addition, a method has been proposed in which the number of rounds is not notified from the start of the special game until the predetermined number of rounds is reached, and the number of rounds of the special game is notified when the predetermined number of rounds is reached.

As described above, in order to compensate for inorganic games such as winning / failing lottery and variable prize opening / closing performed on the main control unit side, various information outputs that enhance the fun of the game are executed on the sub control unit side. By the way, in general, when attention is paid to a certain information output, the output timing of the certain information is one, and the effect brought about by the certain information output is also one. For example, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured such that when a character appears during symbol variation, the jackpot expectation varies depending on the type of the character. Specifically, an example is shown in which the jackpot expectation increases in the order of a blue ninja, a yellow ninja, a pink ninja, and a red ninja. In other words, when focusing on a character called the Blue Ninja, the timing of the appearance of the character is only during symbol variation, and the effect brought about by the appearance of the character is also “notify the player that the big hit reliability is low.” It is only an effect.
JP 2001-25544 A

  As described above, when attention is paid to certain information output, there is a problem that the timing of outputting the certain information is one, and the effect brought about by the certain information output is one, so that there is a lack of interest in gaming.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect is
The starting port,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying the 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 display of the production,
The main control unit
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the game ball entering the starting port,
A success / failure determination means for performing a determination of success / failure based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the identification information based on the result of the determination of correctness by the correctness determination means;
Based on the determination by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
Special game control means for executing a special game that can change the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state after the stop identification information is stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit when the result of the determination by the determination unit is winning When,
Information transmission control means for transmitting information about the game to the sub-control unit side,
The sub-control unit
Based on information about the game transmitted from the information transmission control means, there is an effect display control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit,
When displaying the contents of the effect display, during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, the effect symbol is defined as the actual change from the start of the variegated display until the definite display is stopped. It is configured to be able to execute pseudo-variation that displays the variation again after temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol,
It is an image that can be displayed multiple times within this variation, and is configured to be able to display a special object image that increases the expected degree of execution of the special game each time it is displayed,
When the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, a special object image can be displayed.
When a special object image is displayed when the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined number of pseudo-variations within a certain book change, a given reach effect is executed within that book change. The special object image is displayed after the special object image is displayed after the special design image is temporarily displayed by the predetermined number of pseudo fluctuations until the predetermined reach effect is executed. A pachinko gaming machine that is configured not to be displayed .
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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 start opening (for example, main game start opening 2110),
A variable winning opening (for example, a large winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A main control unit (for example, the main control device 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (for example, production display control means 2150) that controls the information output,
The main controller (for example, main controller 1000)
Random number acquisition means (for example, main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a random number based on the entrance of a game ball into the start opening (for example, main game start opening 2110),
A lottery execution means for executing a lottery using a random number acquired by a random number acquisition means (for example, main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) during a non-special game in which a variable winning opening (for example, a big winning opening 2120) is closed (E.g., winning / failing lottery means 1135),
When the lottery result by the lottery execution means (for example, the winning lottery means 1135) is a win, special game control means (for example, a special game control means for executing a special game that can change the variable winning opening (for example, the big winning opening 2120) from the closed state to the open state) , Special game control means 1170),
Information transmission control means (for example, information transmission control means 1200) for transmitting information related to the game to the sub-control unit (for example, effect display control means 2150),
The sub-control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2150)
Based on information related to the game transmitted from the information transmission control means (for example, the information transmission control means 1200), output information determination means for determining the information to be output (for example, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1, the decorative symbol display) Content change control means 2152e-1, special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2),
Information output for outputting information determined by the output information determining means (for example, the drawing display content determining means 2152a-1, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1, and the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2). Control means (for example, display control means 2152, specific character display control means 2152e),
The output information determination means (for example, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2) is the main control section (for example, the production When information related to a game is received from the display control means 2150) side, based on the received information, in addition to determining to output basic information to be output from among a plurality of types of basic information candidates, Whether to output special information different from basic information that is common to all timings at different timings, including non-special games and special games, before output or during output of basic information Decide
The information output control means (for example, display control means 2152, specific character display control means 2152e) is output information determination means (for example, drawing display content determination means 2152a-1, decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1, special In addition to outputting the basic information determined by the game state information display content change control means 2152e-2), if it is determined that special information is to be output in a situation where certain basic information is output, A pachinko gaming machine configured to output special information after outputting certain basic information, and then switch the certain basic information to another basic information.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the game at the time of non-special game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of main game-side random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous variation content determination process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a specific character display effect preparation process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display start process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of non-reach processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of normal reach processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of super (recovery) reach processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous variation process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of special gaming display control processing on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the specific character display control process on the display control device (sub-main board) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 26 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 27 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 28 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 29 is an operation diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in the claims and the present specification will be described. First, “entering a ball” includes not only a winning in which a winning ball is paid out but also a passage to a “through chucker” in which no winning ball is paid out. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a pachinko game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, a hard- Random numbers and soft random numbers as pseudo-random numbers). For example, the so-called “basic random numbers” that affect the outcome of the game, specifically, “winning random numbers (random numbers for success / failure lottery)” related to the transition of special games, and the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol "Variation mode determination random number" for determining, "symbol determination random number" for determining a stop symbol, "hit symbol determination random number" for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, etc. be able to. 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). “Game related information” refers to information output from the main control unit to the sub control unit as the game progresses. For example, if a non-special game is in progress, for example, information regarding changes in identification information ( For example, information on variation mode, information on variation time), information on stop identification information of identification information, information on attribute of stop identification information of identification information (for example, hit, probability change, normal hit, small hit, loss, etc.) , Identification information change start information, change end information, information on the game state (for example, information indicating that the probability change or non-probability change is currently in progress); if in a special game, special game start information or end information , Unit game start information, end information, round number information, and the like. In addition, “basic information” refers to information output from the sub-control unit as the game progresses, and during non-special gaming, for example, identification information change display, stop display, notice display, gaming state Notification: If it is during special game, display during special game, display during round, game status after special end, output of information indicating that there is a hit in the hold, etc. can be mentioned.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, ordinary Pachinko machines and machines such as machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions, and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function) A case where the present invention is applied to a body-type game machine (so-called slot machine) is also within the scope of the present embodiment. It should be noted that this is only an embodiment, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but 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 present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines mainly consist of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

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

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a plurality of game nails and windmills (not shown), various general winning ports, a main game starting port 2110, an auxiliary game starting port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a main game symbol display device. 2130, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the auxiliary game. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game start port 2210 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110.

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

  Next, the main game symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the main game symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the main game. Specifically, the main game symbol display device 2130 includes a main game symbol display unit 2131 and a main game symbol hold display unit 2132. Here, the main game symbol 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 main game symbols that have not been executed). . The main game symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED.

  In addition, since the main game symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the main game symbol display device 2130 is set to an inconspicuous level. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the main game symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decoration symbol, the main game symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as an effect display device 2140 described later. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decoration symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the main game 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 configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by 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 to the hold lamps of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

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

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the main game starting port 2110 (ie, control directly related to the player's profit). Main control device (main board) 1000 for performing, and display control means {sub-board (sub-main board) for performing display control related to various effects / information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content )} 2150 and an effect display device {sub-board (sub-sub-board)} 2140 that receives a command from the sub-board 2150 and enhances the fun of the game is displayed, the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with winning in the mouth, and a payout unit A prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the base 216, a launching device 232 for firing the game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 one by one into the game area 120, The front frame 104 includes a launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of the launcher 232, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the pachinko gaming machine, and the like. It is provided on the back (opposite the game side). The main board, sub-main board, sub-sub board, and prize ball payout control board each have a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 receives a game peripheral device 2000 (main game peripheral device 2100, auxiliary game peripheral device 2200) related to a game, an effect display control means 2150 related to effect control, and a payout instruction from the main control device 1000. The system is connected to a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on information transmission. The effect display control means 2150 is also electrically connected to the effect display device 2310, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like. Furthermore, the prize ball payout control device 3000 is electrically connected to a prize ball payout mechanism including a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main controller 1000 and the like are configured by hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. Further, the effect display control means 2150 and the effect display device 2140 will be described later. In addition, each means to be included in the main control device 1000 below may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000), or included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). Each means 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 unit 1100 that manages main control relating to main games (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information on the game peripheral device 2000 and the effect display control unit 2150 side {for example, Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, lose), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status Information transmission control means 1200 for transmitting information / end signal, hold information, etc., and control the prize ball payout control device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on the winning of game balls to various prize openings. A prize ball payout determination means 1300.

  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 main game to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on side random numbers (win random numbers), and symbol content determination means for determining stop symbols and variation modes (variation time, etc.) for each symbol based on each random number 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control of displaying and stopping each symbol, and various processes directly related to the determination of opening / closing of the main game starting port 2110 of the main game starting port 2110 The electric game object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the main game and the auxiliary game are transferred to which game state. And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving game state), special game state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to the main game symbols, on / off status of various flags, games during special games And a game state information temporary storage unit 1190 for temporarily storing the state (for example, the number of rounds and winning information). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 has a main game start port entrance determination means 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the main game start port 2110, and whether the game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2210. And an auxiliary game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a main game side random number based on the game ball entering the main game start port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, A main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1121 for acquiring a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, and the like, and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side random number can be acquired, and acquiring the random number based on the determination result Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 for this purpose.

  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 means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the main game-side random number acquired in a situation where the main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to be subjected to symbol variation permission. The main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until it goes down, and whether or not to temporarily store the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol change permission is not down The auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 for making a determination and holding the random number in the auxiliary game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is lowered. Here, the main game symbol holding means 1131 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 can store up to four, and the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the hold order. 1131a and auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a lottery table 1135b for determining whether or not to be referred to. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b is referred to when the main game big hit lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing the big hit lottery regarding the main game symbols and the small hit lottery regarding the main game symbols. And a main game small hitting lottery table 1135b-2. Each lottery table has a different table for each gaming state, although not shown. For example, each lottery table has a low probability lottery table used in the normal gaming state (time-reduced gaming state) and a high probability lottery table used in the probability varying gaming state.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 includes a main game symbol content determination means 1141 for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the main game symbol based on the acquired main game side random number, and the acquired auxiliary game side And auxiliary game symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the random number.

  Here, the main game symbol content determining means 1141 has a main game symbol content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the main game symbol. The determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure, the gaming state, and the number of held balls (for example, for the gaming state, the lottery table for the normal game → the main game normal gaming state, the probability variation game) → Main game probability variation game state lottery table, time reduction game → Main game time reduction game state lottery table). Furthermore, the auxiliary game symbol content determining means 1142 has an auxiliary game symbol content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game symbol content determination lottery table. 1142a is provided with various winning tables that differ depending on the gaming state (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Here, the main game symbol content determination means 1141 has a lottery table 1141a for determining the main game symbol content that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the main game symbol. Will be described with specific examples.

First, Table 1 is an example of a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of the main game symbol. Here, when the result of the lottery determination is lost, the lost symbol is determined by referring to the upper loss table. On the other hand, when the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, the winning symbol is determined by referring to the lower hitting table. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the winning symbols can be classified into a plurality of attributes (ordinary winning symbols, symbols per probability variation), and the profit state given to the player according to the type of winning symbols Configured differently. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same profit state may be given to the player regardless of the winning symbol. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it is set as a common table in all the gaming states, it is needless to say that the table configuration is not limited to this and may be different depending on the gaming state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, for the sake of easy understanding, the stop symbol “X” is uniformly selected at the time of losing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as will be described later, the main side (main control board side) transmits symbol information such as stop symbol information and variation mode information to the sub-side, and the sub-side receiving this transmits the symbol information based on the symbol information. The process which determines the stop symbol of a decoration symbol and the fluctuation | variation aspect is performed. At this time, on the sub side, when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (particularly the loss symbol), after determining whether or not the variation is a reach variation mode, when executing the reach variation mode, It is necessary to allocate a reach lose symbol or a super reach lose symbol as a stop symbol. In order to reduce the processing load on the sub-side, as a loss symbol on the main control device side, (1) Loss main game symbol X ₁ corresponding to the complete loss symbol of the decorative symbol, (2) Reach loss of the decorative symbol A plurality of losing symbols may be allocated, such as a losing main game symbol X ₂ corresponding to a symbol, (3) a losing main gaming symbol X ₃ corresponding to a super reach losing symbol of a decorative symbol.

Next, Table 2 is an example of a variation mode determination table that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the main game symbol. Here, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a different table may be referred according to a gaming state and a result. For example, all of the tables shown in Table 2 are referred to in the normal gaming state, and the upper row is for losing and the lower row is for hitting. As can be seen from the table, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to select a long fluctuation time when lost, and it is easy to select a long fluctuation time when hitting. That is, the longer the variation time, the higher the expected expectation. As described above, the information regarding the variation mode of the main game symbol is transmitted to the sub-side, and the sub-side receiving the information executes the variation variation determination process of the decorative symbol. At this time, when “H1” to “H4” are received as the variation modes of the main game symbols, the normal variation mode is assigned as the variation mode of the decoration symbols, while when “H5” to “H8” are received, the decorations are allocated. A pseudo continuous variation mode is assigned as a symbol variation mode. Here, the quasi-continuous variation mode refers to a variation mode that seems to be executed multiple times while being a single symbol variation. In the present embodiment, different tables are used depending on the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a common table configuration may be used.

  Next, the display control means 1150 has a main game symbol display control means 1151 for performing control to stop and display after changing the main game symbol for a predetermined time on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130; On the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220, there is auxiliary game symbol display control means 1152 for performing control to stop and display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the main game symbol display control means 1151 further includes main game symbol variation time management means 1151a for managing the variation time according to the variation mode determined by the main game symbol content determination means 1141. The main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can measure time and can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol display control means 1152 includes auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2220. Yes. The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 that can measure time and can be cleared to zero.

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

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

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions is 100, and during this time reduction, the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) compared to non-time reduction. Further, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening time of the main game starting port electric accessory 2112 of the main game 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 pachinko machines), you may have a function to make 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 the symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) Pachinko machines).

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

  Here, the main game state information 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 main game symbol that is currently fluctuating (a main game symbol in which a variation start condition is satisfied). Temporarily storing main game related information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to (game symbols) 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 for storing.

  Further, the auxiliary game state information temporary storage means 1192 stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off of various flags such as an auxiliary game winning flag, an auxiliary game changing flag, an open extension flag, an electric-powered object open flag, a time reduction flag, etc. Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information).

  Next, the effect display control means (sub-main substrate) 2150 and the effect display device (sub-sub substrate) will be described.

  First, the effect display control means 2150 performs effect display control on the effect display device 2140 based on the 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 the above. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

  Next, the display control means 2152 includes decoration symbol display control means 2152a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the symbol display section 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. Controls display hold information display control means 2152b that controls all of the display processing of hold information on the display unit 2142 and display control of images (specific characters) that are displayed in common over a plurality of types of effects. Specific character display control means 2152e and presentation display related information temporary storage means 2152c for temporarily storing information related to the presentation are provided.

  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. It further has figure display content determination means 2152a-1. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the drawing stop symbol determination reference table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, and the variation pattern of the decorative symbol. And a drawing variation mode determination reference table 2152a-1-2 referred to at the time. The drawing hold information display control unit 2152b includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1-1 for temporarily storing hold information from the main control device 1000.

  Next, the specific character display control unit 2152e includes a decoration symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 that changes the display content of the decoration symbol based on the stop symbol of the decoration symbol and the variation mode, and a special game from the main controller 1000 side. Special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 for changing the display content of the game state information related to the special game based on the content. Further, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 refers to a special game content prior determination reference table 2152e-2-1 that is referred to in advance for determining the special game content based on the hold information at the end of the special game. It has further.

Here, Table 3 is an example of the design stop symbol determination reference table 2152a-1-1 that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is determined so as to be linked with the stop symbol information of the main game symbol received from the main side (for example, ID information for specifying the stop symbol). Has been. Here, the winning symbol and the lost symbol will be described separately. First, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol hit symbol is set to have a one-to-one correspondence with the main game hit symbol on the main side. Yes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one-to-multiple correspondence or multiple-to-one correspondence may be used. Further, on the main side, on the basis of the success / failure information from the main side and attribute information (whether normal hit or per probability fluctuation, etc.) The stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined regardless of the stop symbol of the main game symbol. Note that the lost symbols are determined on the sub-side based on a variation mode (non-reach variation mode, reach variation mode such as normal reach, super reach, etc.). Specifically, when determining a loser's outcome, first, a temporary stop symbol is randomly determined, and whether or not the temporary stop symbol is not a prohibited event is confirmed by referring to the prohibited event table. . For example, in the case of a non-reach variation mode, whether the temporary stop symbol is not a lose-reach symbol or a winning symbol, and in the case of a reach variation mode, whether the temporary stop symbol is not a winning symbol Check by referring to the prohibited items table.

Next, Table 4 is an example of the drawing variation mode determination reference table 2152a-1-2 that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Thus, in the present embodiment, setting is made such that the variation mode of the decorative symbol is determined in a form linked to the variation mode information (for example, ID information for specifying the variation mode) of the main game symbol received from the main side. Has been. Thus, in this embodiment, it is set so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the variation mode of the main game symbol on the main side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. One-to-multiple correspondence or multiple-to-one correspondence may be used, and further, variation mode information (particularly time information), success / failure information, stop symbol information, and attribute information (normal hits) from the main side. It may be configured to determine the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on one or a plurality of pieces of information selected from the group consisting of the main symbol information consisting of the probability variation or the like. For example, with regard to the pseudo continuous variation mode, the sub-side can be arbitrarily set based on the above-mentioned main-side symbol information, such as how many times the number of pseudo continuous variations is to be performed and what variation mode is the final variation of the pseudo continuous variation. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  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 present embodiment, the effect display control means 2150 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the sound, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the effect display device (sub-sub-board) 2140 has an LCD display (drawing display unit 2141, drawing hold display unit 2142), and an image is displayed on the LCD display based on a command from the sub-main board. The display is configured to be executable.

  The main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game 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 (sub-sub-board) 2140 is provided as effect display control means (sub-main substrate). ) 2150 to be able to transmit information. That is, the main game symbol display device 2130 and the auxiliary game 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 hardware configuration of the sub board (the effect display control means 2150 that is the sub main board and the effect display device 2140 that is the sub sub board) will be described with reference to the lower part of FIG. The hardware configuration shown here is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. First, the effect display control means 2150 (main sub-board) includes a display control CPU 2150a, a readable / writable RAM 2150b, and a control ROM 2150c in which a control program and data for performing symbol display control are stored. Next, the effect display device 2140 (sub-sub board) includes a VDP (video display processor) 2140a, a character ROM 2140b in which symbol data and the like are stored, a VRAM 2140c for developing display data for image display, and a D / A converter 2140d. And an LCD display 2140e on which image display is executed. Here, the display control CPU 2150a transmits to the VDP 2140a a command related to the decorative symbol variation determined based on information from the main controller 1000 (main board) side. The VDP 2140a reads out display data from the character ROM 2140b based on a command from the display control CPU 2150a, develops it on the VRAM 2140c, transmits a synchronization signal to the LCD display 2140e, and outputs an RGB signal through the D / A converter 2140d. It transmits to the LCD display 2140e. As a result, the display data developed in the VRAM 2140c is displayed on the LCD display 2140e.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment 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 present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart 1000 showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives the prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1112 determines whether or not auxiliary game start port entrance information is received from the auxiliary game start port entrance detecting device 2211 of the auxiliary game start port 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the hold ball is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the auxiliary game side random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. To do. Then, in step 1110, the information transmission control means 1200 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, acquires information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and produces the information. It transmits to the display control means 2150 side, and it transfers to the next process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol display control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game symbol content determination means 1142 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the auxiliary game symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the auxiliary game side random number and the auxiliary game side game state based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, based on the auxiliary game side game state). In the case of a normal game, 30 seconds) is set. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol display control unit 1152 turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192a. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1132 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol display control means 1152 starts the auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol change display on the auxiliary game symbol display part 2221. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1152a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation 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 auxiliary game symbol display control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game symbol content determination means 1142 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2221. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol display control unit 1152 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 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 accessory opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, normal game) based on the auxiliary game side game state. Set to 0.5 seconds). Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the main game start port 2110. Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory 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 step 1232 and step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the main game start opening 2110, and temporarily stores auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. And the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 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 (step 1300) is performed. To the main game side random number acquisition process).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the main game start port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not main game start port entrance information has been received from the main game start port entrance detecting device 2111 of the main game start port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). . In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number, etc.), and main game symbol hold means The random number is set in the main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold 1131. In step 1308, the information transmission control unit 1200 refers to the main game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of hold the random number is stored, and The numerical value is transmitted to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the next process (main game symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the main game symbol content determining means 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the variation start condition is that the special game or the main game symbol is not varied.

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 determines whether or not the main game symbol displayed on the main game symbol display unit 2131 of the main game symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. . In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content determination reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, so that the special game content information is temporarily stored. Set in storage means 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is not a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). Then, in step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and the next process (special game control process in step 1600). Migrate to In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission control unit 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control unit 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. (For example, an opening pattern of 0.5 second opening → 0.8 second closing → 0.5 second opening is set as an opening pattern for small hits). 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 control means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 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 executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is a final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability variation big hit and the time shortening fluctuation big hit are sudden, It is determined whether or not there are 2 rounds in the case of the probability variation big hit and 1 round in the case of the 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, at step 1640, the information transmission control means 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the processing shifts to the next processing (prize ball payout processing in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game related information temporary storage means 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability fluctuation big hit or a sudden probability fluctuation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654 and step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, respectively. The process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart 2000 showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 2100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 2200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2600, effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display start process to be described later. Next, in step 2700, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 4000, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 2100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the hold information management process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1 and determines whether or not hold information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2102, in step 2104, the drawing hold information display control means 2152 b adds “1” to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152 b-1-1, and The received hold random number value is temporarily stored in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1. Then, in step 2105, the effect display control means 2150 makes full use of the effect display device 2140 on the drawing hold display unit 2142 to display the same number of hold displays as the drawing hold counter value for the next processing (step 2200). To the decorative symbol display content determination process). On the other hand, if No in step 2102, in step 2106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the drawing hold information display control means 2152b subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1 and The reserved random number value related to the new symbol information is deleted from the design hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1, and the remaining reserved random value is shifted. In step 2110, the drawing suspension information display control unit 2152b turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 2105. In the case of No in step 2106, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2202, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 2206, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 refers to the figure stop symbol determination reference based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the table 2152a-1-1 and the drawing variation mode determination reference table 2152a-1-2, the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol are determined, and the determination information is stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Is temporarily stored in the storage area for the variation of the drawing. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the stop symbol / variation mode of the main game symbol) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol) The variation mode does not have to be one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation display ratio on the production 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 2210, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 performs the production display related on the basis of the stop symbol of the decorative design temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the production display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. The numerical information in the figured-out storage area A0, the figured-out storage area A1, and the figured-out storage area A2 in the temporary information storage means 2152c is updated. Here, the numerical information in the design item storage areas A0 to A2 corresponds to the left stop symbol, the right stop symbol, and the middle stop symbol, respectively. Numbers that are finalized and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (for example, the drawing-out storage area A0 = 1, the drawing-out storage area A1 = 3, and the drawing-out storage area A2 = 2 are stored. If it is, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed as “123”).

  Next, in step 2212, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and changes the variation. It is determined whether or not the aspect is “super (resurrection) reach”. In the case of Yes in step 2212, in step 2214, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 determines an arbitrary reach occurrence symbol and, based on the determined content, displays the drawing in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. The numerical information in the eye storage area C0, the drawing-out storage area C1, and the drawing-out storage area C2 is updated. Here, the numerical information in the design appearance storage areas C0 to C2 corresponds to the left stop symbol, the right stop symbol, and the middle stop symbol, respectively, and, as will be described later, the same number of numerical symbols as the numerical information. After a temporary stop display on the drawing display unit 2141, the variable display is started again. That is, in the present embodiment, an arbitrary combination that causes a loss reach is determined as the arbitrary reach occurrence symbol.

  Next, in step 2216, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and changes the variation. It is determined whether or not the mode is “pseudo continuous variation”. In the case of Yes in step 2216, in step 2300, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 executes a pseudo continuous variation content determination process described later. Next, in step 2400, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 executes a specific character display effect preparation process described later. Next, in step 2220, the figure display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display start process in step 2600). Transition. Even in the case of No in step 2202, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display start process in step 2600). If NO in step 2212, the process proceeds to step 2226, and if NO in step 2216, the process proceeds to step 2400.

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of pseudo continuous variation content determination processing, which is a subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the design display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the design variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and in step 2206. After grasping which of the pseudo-variation fluctuations “quasi-continuous fluctuation A” to “pseudo-continuous fluctuation D” the determined variation mode is, the pseudo-variation count k _fin and each of the pseudo-variation times k _fin are stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Set (determine) the fluctuation time of the pseudo fluctuation. Next, in step 2304, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 sets the k value in the temporary stop symbol determination temporary storage area (k value area) provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Set “1”. Next, in step 2306, the figure display content determination unit 2152 a-1 determines the remaining number of times after the kth pseudo fluctuation (the number of pseudo fluctuations to be executed−) in the drawing stop symbol determination reference table 2152 a-1-1. k)), a temporary stop symbol determination table for pseudo continuous fluctuation is set. In step 2308, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 determines the temporary stop symbol in the k-th pseudo variation based on the set pseudo continuous variation temporary stop symbol determination table and sets the determination content. Temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 2309, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 is based on the temporary stop symbol in the k-th pseudo fluctuation temporarily stored in the drawing fluctuation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. , Numerical information in the drawing-out storage area D0, the drawing-out storage area D1, and the drawing-out storage area D2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c (corresponding to the kth pseudo fluctuation). Update. Here, the numerical information in the design item storage areas D0 to C2 corresponds to the left stop symbol, the right stop symbol, and the middle stop symbol, respectively. After a temporary stop display on the drawing display unit 2141, the variable display is started again.

Next, in step 2310, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 specifies (determines) the variation mode in the k-th pseudo variation, and then displays the determined content in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Temporarily store in the fluctuation content storage area. Next, in step 2312, the decorative symbol display content determination means 2152a-1 increments the k value in the temporary stop symbol determination temporary storage area (k value area) by one. Then, in step 2314, the decorative symbol display content determination means 2152a-1 sets the pseudo variation number k _fin set in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and the temporary stop symbol determination temporary storage area (k value area). It is determined whether or not the k value has reached the final time. In the case of Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2152a-1 specifies (determines) the variation mode after the end of all the pseudo variations, and the determined content is used as the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Is temporarily stored in the interior drawing variation content storage area, and the process proceeds to the next process (specific character display effect preparation process in step 2400). If No in step 2314, the process proceeds to step 2306.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of specific character display effect preparation processing, which is a subroutine of step 2400 of FIG. First, in step 2402, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 refers to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and performs the decoration. It is determined whether the symbol variation mode is “normal reach”, “super (revival) reach”, or “pseudo continuous variation”. Here, when the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is other than “normal reach”, “super (recovery) reach”, and “pseudo continuous variation” (in the case of “non-reach”), the next process (step 2220). Migrate to When the decoration pattern variation mode is any one of “normal reach”, “super (recovery) reach”, and “pseudo continuous variation”, different processing is executed according to the variation mode.

(Variation mode = normal reach)
Next, when the variation pattern of the decoration symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is “normal reach” in step 2402, reach promotion is performed in steps 2410 to 2416. Execute production preparation processing. Here, the reach promotion effect means that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a non-reach occurrence (in this example, the difference between the left stop symbol and the right stop symbol) and then the reach occurrence factor (this In the example, it means an effect in which the left stop symbol and the right stop symbol are changed to the same outcome). In step 2420 to step 2426, preparation processing for jackpot promotion effect is executed. Here, the jackpot promotion effect is that after the stop symbol of the decorative symbol has reached reach loss (in this example, the left and right stop symbols are the same and the middle stop symbol is different) This means an effect that is changed to a reach per reach (in this example, the left stop symbol, the right stop symbol, and the middle stop symbol are the same). Also, in steps 2430 to 2434, a preparation process for a revival reach non-development effect is executed. Here, the revival reach non-development directing suggests the development from normal reach to super (revival) reach. Each process will be described in detail below.

  First, in step 2410, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 determines whether or not the number information in the figured-out storage area A0 in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is an even number. In the case of Yes in step 2410, in step 2412, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 satisfies whether a predetermined reach promotion effect generation condition is satisfied (for example, a lottery with a lottery probability of 1/10 is won). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2412, in step 2414, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152 e-1 is based on the numerical information in the drawing appearance storage area A 0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c (the number concerned). The numerical information as information ÷ 2) is set as the numerical information in the drawing appearance storage area B1 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 2416, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 turns on the reach promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 2420. Note that if step 2410 or step 2412 is No, the process proceeds to step 2420.

  Next, in step 2420, the decoration symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 refers to the stop symbol of the decoration symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and is even. It is determined whether or not the match is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step 2420, in step 2422, whether or not the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 satisfies the condition for generating a predetermined jackpot promotion effect (for example, winning a lottery with a lottery probability 1/10). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2422, in step 2424, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152 e-1 is based on the numerical information in the drawing appearance storage area A 0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152 c ( The numerical information that becomes information ÷ 2) is set as the numerical information in the drawing appearance storage area B2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 2426, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 turns on the jackpot promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 2430. Note that if the answer is No in step 2420 or step 2422, the process proceeds to step 2430.

  Next, in step 2430, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the revival reach non-development effect based on a predetermined lottery probability 1 / Y (for example, a lottery probability 1/10). . Here, as described later, based on the lottery probability based on the predetermined lottery probability 1 / Y, the revival reach development effect {indicating that the normal reach is changed to the super (revival) reach and the normal reach to the super ( (Resurrection) Production to develop to reach} is executed. Next, in step 2432, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152 e-1 determines whether or not the lottery for whether or not to execute the resurrection reach non-development effect has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2432, in step 2434, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 turns on the revive reach non-development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and performs the next processing (step 2220). In the case of No in step 2432, the process proceeds to the next process (step 2220).

{Fluctuation mode = Super (revival) reach}
Next, in Step 2402, when the variation pattern of the decoration symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is “super (revival) reach”, Steps 2440 to 2452 are performed. , A preparation process for a big hit expectation increase effect is executed. Here, the jackpot expectation increase effect means an effect that notifies that the possibility that the super (revival) reach will be a big hit has increased. In Steps 2460 to 2464, preparation processing for a revival reach development effect is executed. Each process will be described in detail below.

  First, in step 2440, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 refers to the decorative symbol stop symbol temporarily stored in the decoration variation content storage area, and determines whether or not the symbol variation is lost. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2440, in step 2442, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 determines whether or not the winning expectation increase effect can be executed based on a predetermined lottery probability 1 / Z (for example, lottery probability 1/10). Run a lottery. Next, in step 2444, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 determines whether or not the winning expectation increasing effect execution lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2444, in step 2446, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 turns on the hit expectation degree increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 2460. . Note that if No in step 2444, the process proceeds to step 2460. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2440, in step 2448, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 increases the expected expectation based on a predetermined lottery probability 1 / Z × 2 (for example, lottery probability 1/5). A lottery for performance execution is executed. Next, in step 2450, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 determines whether or not the winning expectation increasing effect execution lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 2450, in step 2452, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 turns on the winning expectation increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 2460. . If No in step 2450, the process proceeds to step 2460.

  Next, in step 2460, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 executes a lottery determination regarding whether or not to execute the revival reach development effect based on a predetermined lottery probability 1 / Y × 2 (for example, a lottery probability 1/5). To do. Next, in step 2462, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 determines whether or not the execution of the resurrection reach development effect is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2462, in step 2464, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 turns on the revive reach development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and performs the next process (step 2220). ). If No in step 2462, the process proceeds to the next process (step 2220).

(Variation mode = pseudo continuous variation)
Next, when the variation pattern of the decorative design temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is “pseudo continuous variation” in step 2402, in steps 2480 to 2486, Preparation processing for increasing the number of pseudo fluctuations is executed. Here, the effect of increasing the number of times of pseudo fluctuation means an effect of notifying that the big hit expectation level is increased by increasing the number of repetitions of the pseudo fluctuation during execution of the pseudo fluctuation. Hereinafter, this process will be described in detail.

First, in step 2480, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 refers to the pseudo variation number k _fin in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and determines whether or not the pseudo variation number k _fin is an even number. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2480, in step 2482, whether the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 satisfies the conditions for generating the predetermined pseudo-variation number increase effect (for example, winning a lottery with a lottery probability 1/10). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 2482, in step 2484, the decorative symbol display content change control means 2152e-1 sets the value that becomes (the number of pseudo fluctuations k _fin ÷ 2) to the number of triggers in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Set to R. Next, in step 2486, the decorative symbol display content change control unit 2152e-1 turns on the pseudo fluctuation number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and proceeds to step 2420. If No in step 2480 or step 2482, the process proceeds to step 2420.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display start process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, in step 2604, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a turns off the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. In step 2606, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 2608, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the display of the effect display device 2140 based on the decorative symbol change mode temporarily stored in the drawing change content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. On the figure display unit 2141, the decorative symbol change display is started. In step 2610, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation mode temporarily stored in the decoration variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is “non-reach”. Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 2610, in Step 2612, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets “1” as the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. In step 2616, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a starts a temporary stop timer T provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing in step 2700). To do. Here, the temporary stop timer T is a timer for measuring the temporary stop display timing of the decorative symbol that is predetermined for each variation of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2610, in step 2618, the decoration symbol display control means 2152a indicates that the decoration pattern variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is “normal reach”. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2618, in step 2620, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets “2” as the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 2616. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2618, in step 2624, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a indicates that the decorative symbol variation mode temporarily stored in the decoration variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is “super”. (Resurrection) Reach ”is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2624, in step 2626, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets “3” as the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 2616. On the other hand, if No in step 2624 (if the current variation mode is “pseudo continuous variation”), in step 2630, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines the reach type in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. “4” is set as the ST value, and the process proceeds to Step 2616. In the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 2700).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of Step 2700 of FIG. First, in step 2702, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the ST value is any of “1” to “4”. It is determined whether it is. Here, if the ST value is other than “1” to “4” (in this example, the ST value is configured to be “0”) under the situation where the symbol changing flag is on, the schedule is This means that all the changes that have been made have been completed, and that the display is waiting for confirmation display (this process will be described later). When the ST value is any one of “1” to “4”, different processing is executed according to the ST value. First, when the ST value is “1”, in step 3000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a non-reach process described later. Next, when the ST value is “2”, in step 3200, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a normal reach process described later. Next, when the ST value is “3”, in step 3400, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a super (recovery) reach process described later. Finally, if the ST value is “4”, in step 3600, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a pseudo continuous variation process described later. Then, after these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000).

  On the other hand, in the case of the default in step 2704, that is, when the ST value is other than “1” to “4” in a situation where the symbol changing flag is on (all changes / temporary stops scheduled for the change) In step 2713, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and stops the main game symbol from the main controller 1000 side (see step 1424 in FIG. 8). ) Is received. In the case of Yes in step 2713, in step 2714, the decoration symbol display control means 2152a produces an effect display based on the stop symbol of the decoration symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The decorative design is confirmed and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 of the device 2140. In step 2716, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). In addition, also in the case of No in step 2702 or step 2713, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the non-reach time process executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 3000 in FIG. First, in step 3002, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the temporary stop timer T provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and reaches “left symbol temporary stop timing reached” “right symbol temporary stop timing reached”. It is determined which value is “arrival of temporary stop timing for middle symbol” or “arrival of all stop timing”. Here, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is not any of the values described above, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). When the value of the temporary stop timer T is any of the values described above, different processing is executed according to each value.

  First, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Left symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3010, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area A0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the number information is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (left column display position) of the effect display device 2140. Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Right symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3020, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the numerical information in A1 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (right column display position) of the effect display device 2140. Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “medium symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3030, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the numeric information in A2 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (middle row display position) of the effect display device 2140. Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “all stop timing reached”, it is determined that the temporary stop display processing of the decorative symbol at the time of non-reach is completed, and in step 3040, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is determined. Sets “0” to the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Then, after these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). With such a process, after the temporary stop display process of the decorative symbol at the time of non-reach is completed, the decorative symbol is changed to the temporary stop symbol until stop information of the main game symbol is received from the main controller 1000 side. Will continue to fluctuate (waiting for confirmation display).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of normal reach processing executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the temporary stop timer T provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and “Left symbol temporary stop timing reached” “Right symbol temporary stop timing reached”. It is determined which value is “arrival of temporary stop timing for middle symbol” or “arrival of all stop timing”. Here, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is not any of the values described above, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). When the value of the temporary stop timer T is any of the values described above, different processing is executed according to each value.

  First, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Left symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area A0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the number information is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (left column display position) of the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). .

  Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Right symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3220, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a causes the reach promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. It is determined whether or not is off. In the case of Yes in step 3220, in step 3222, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the symbol image corresponding to the numerical information in the figured-out storage area A1 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, as an effect display device. 2140 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (right column display position), and the process proceeds to Step 3238. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3220, in step 3230, the decorative design display control means 2152a produces a design image corresponding to the numerical information in the design appearance storage area B1 in the production display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The display is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (right column display position) of the display device 2140. Next, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process to be described later. Next, in step 3234, the decorative design display control means 2152a displays the design image corresponding to the numerical information in the design appearance storage area A1 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c as the design display of the effect display device 2140. Stop display on the display unit 2141 (right column display position). Next, in step 3236, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the reach promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 3238.

  Next, in step 3238, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays a predetermined normal reach occurrence effect (for example, an effect of highlighting the reach line) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 3240, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the restoration reach non-development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 3240, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process described later. Next, in step 3244, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the restoration reach non-development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). ). In the case of No in step 3240, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “medium symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3250, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a causes the jackpot promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. It is determined whether or not is off. In the case of Yes in step 3250, in step 3252, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the symbol image corresponding to the numerical information in the figured-out storage area A2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, as an effect display device. 2140 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (middle row display position), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3250, in step 3260, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a produces a symbol image corresponding to the numerical information in the figure appearance storage area B2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The display is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (middle row display position) of the display device 2140. Next, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process to be described later. Next, in step 3264, the decorative design display control means 2152a displays the design image corresponding to the numerical information in the design appearance storage area A2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and displays the design image on the effect display device 2140. The display is stopped on the display unit 2141 (middle row display position). Next, in step 3266, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the jackpot promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000). Transition.

  Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “all stop timing reached”, it is determined that the temporary stop display process of the decorative symbol at the time of normal reach is completed, and in step 3270, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a Then, “0” is set in the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). With such a process, after the temporary stop display process of the decorative symbol at the normal reach is completed, the decorative symbol is a temporary stop symbol until the stop information of the main game symbol is received from the main controller 1000 side. The shaking fluctuation (waiting for the final display) will continue.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of super (recovery) reach processing executed on the sub (sub-main board) side according to the subroutine of step 3400 of FIG. First, in step 3402, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the temporary stop timer T provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and “the left symbol temporary stop timing has been reached” “the right symbol temporary stop timing has been reached”. It is determined which value is “arrival of temporary stop timing of medium symbol”, “arrival of start timing of rebirth effect”, “arrival of end timing of rebirth effect”, or “arrival of all stop timings”. Here, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is not any of the values described above, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). When the value of the temporary stop timer T is any of the values described above, different processing is executed according to each value.

  First, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Left symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3410, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area C0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the number information is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (left column display position) of the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). .

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Right symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3420, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the numerical information in C1 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (right column display position) of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 3422, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays a predetermined normal reach occurrence effect (for example, an effect of highlighting the reach line) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 3424, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the restoration reach development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 3424, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process described later. Next, in step 3428, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the restoration reach development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). Migrate to In the case of No in step 3424, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “medium symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3430, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays the design appearance storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the numeric information in C2 is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (middle row display position) of the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing in step 4000). To do.

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “recovery effect start timing reached”, in step 3440, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays a temporary stop on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. All the decorative symbols are displayed again. Next, in step 3442, the decorative design display control means 2152a displays the design image corresponding to the numerical information in the design appearance storage area A0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c as the design display of the effect display device 2140. The display is stopped on the display unit 2141 (left column display position). Next, in step 3444, the decorative design display control means 2152a displays the design image corresponding to the numerical information in the design appearance storage area A1 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and displays the design image on the effect display device 2140. Stop display on the display unit 2141 (right column display position). Next, in step 3446, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays a predetermined restoration reach generation effect (for example, an effect of highlighting the reach line generated after re-change) on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. indicate. Next, in step 3448, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the winning expectation increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 3448, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process described later. Next, in step 3452, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the winning expectation increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). ). In the case of No in step 3448, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “recovery effect end timing reached”, in step 3460, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a displays the figure appearance storage area A2 in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. The symbol image corresponding to the number information is stopped and displayed on the drawing display unit 2141 (middle row display position) of the effect display device 2140, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). . If the value of the temporary stop timer T is “arrival of all stop timings”, it is determined that the temporary stop display processing of the decorative symbol at the time of super (recovery) reach is completed, and in step 3470, the decorative symbol display control is performed. The means 2152a sets “0” to the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000). By adopting such a process, after the temporary stop display process of the decorative symbol at the time of super (revival) reach is completed, the decorative symbol is temporarily stored until the main game symbol stop information is received from the main controller 1000 side. The swing fluctuation (waiting for the final display) will continue in the stop pattern.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the pseudo continuous variation process executed on the sub (sub main board) side according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the temporary stop timer T provided in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and reaches “start timing arrival at every pseudo variation” “left symbol temporary stop timing reached”. "Right symbol temporary stop timing reached" "Medium symbol temporary stop timing reached" "Pseudo variation end timing reached" "All pseudo continuous variation end timing reached" is determined. Here, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is not any of the values described above, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). When the value of the temporary stop timer T is any of the values described above, different processing is executed according to each value.

  First, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “start timing reached for each pseudo-variation”, in step 3610, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets 1 to the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Add (increment). Next, in step 3612, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a changes the variation mode in the pseudo variation number m of the pseudo variation number temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. Based on the design display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the process proceeds to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Left symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3620, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is based on the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The design display of the effect display device 2140 displays a symbol image corresponding to the numerical information (numerical information in the pseudo variation of the mth pseudo variation number) in the design output storage area D0 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Stop display on the part 2141 (left column display position), and proceed to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “Right symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3630, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is based on the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The design image of the effect display device 2140 is displayed as a symbol image corresponding to the numerical information (numerical information in the pseudo variation of the mth pseudo variation number) in the design output storage area D1 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Stop display on the unit 2141 (right column display position), and proceed to the next process (display control process during special game in step 4000).

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “medium symbol temporary stop timing reached”, in step 3640, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a is based on the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The design display of the effect display device 2140 displays a symbol image corresponding to the numerical information (numerical information in the pseudo variation of the mth pseudo variation number) in the design appearance storage area D2 in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Stop display on the unit 2141 (middle row display position), and proceed to the next process (special game display control process of step 4000).

Next, if the value of the temporary stop timer T is “arrival at end timing of each pseudo-variation”, in step 3650, the decorative symbol display control unit 2152a executes the pseudo-variation number increase effect in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It is determined whether or not the permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3650, in step 3652, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a has the same value as the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and the number of triggers R in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 3652, in step 5000, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a executes a specific character display control process described later. Next, in step 3656, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the pseudo fluctuation number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (the display control process during special game in step 4000). ). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3650, in step 3658, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a causes the pseudo change count m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and the pseudo change count k in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. _Judges whether _fin is equivalent. In the case of Yes in step 3658, in step 3660, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a clears (zero clears) the number of pseudo fluctuations m in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next process (in the special game of step 4000). The display control process is started. In the case of No in step 3652 or step 3658, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000).

  Next, when the value of the temporary stop timer T is “all pseudo continuous variation end timing reached”, in step 3670, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a stores the figure variation content storage in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Based on the variation mode after the end of all pseudo variation temporarily stored in the area, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 3671, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a determines whether or not the variation mode of the decorative symbol temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is “non-reach”. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 3671, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets “1” as the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c in step 3672 and performs the next processing (special game in step 4000). (Middle display control process) On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3671, in step 3675, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a indicates that the decoration pattern variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing variation content storage area in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is “normal reach”. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 3673, in step 3676, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a sets “2” as the reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and performs the next processing (special game in step 4000). (Middle display control process) On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3675 (when the variation mode is “pseudo continuous variation”), in step 3678, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a displays “reach type ST value in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c as“ reach type ST value ”. 3 "is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 4000).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 4000 in FIG. First, in step 4002, 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 4002, in step 4004, 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 4004, in step 4006 and step 4008, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and displays a big hit start display on the effect display device 2140. Do. Next, at step 4010, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 determines whether or not the conditions for generating a predetermined round number increase effect have been satisfied (for example, a lottery with a lottery probability of 1/10 has been won). judge. In the case of Yes in step 4010, in step 4012, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and the special game content transmitted from the main controller 1000 side (see FIG. 10 is set to the number of trigger rounds W in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 4014, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 turns on the round number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to step 4016. In the case of No in step 4002 or step 4010, the process proceeds to step 4016.

  Next, in step 4016, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes on the effect display device 2140 based on the game state information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability variation big hit). Or it is displayed only when the time reduction fluctuation big hit.) Here, if there are sudden probability fluctuation big hits and small hits, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current hit is “sudden probability fluctuation big hits” or “small hits”. In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 4018, the display control means 2152 determines whether or not the round number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 4018, in step 4020, the display control means 2152 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a to acquire the number of currently executed rounds, and the acquired number of rounds and presentation display related information temporarily. It is determined whether or not the trigger round number W in the storage unit 2152c is the same value. In the case of Yes in step 4020, in step 5000, the display control means 2152 executes a specific character display control process described later. Next, in Step 4024, the display control means 2152 turns off the round number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to Step 4030. In the case of No in step 4004, step 4018, or step 4020, the process proceeds to step 4030.

  Next, in step 4030, 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 control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 4030, in step 4032, the display control means 2152 turns off the special game in-progress flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 4034, the display control means 2152 executes a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 4036, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 refers to the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152b-1-1 and has a random number value within the hold at the end of the special game. Determine whether there is a hold. In the case of Yes in step 4036, in step 4038, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 refers to the special game content prior determination reference table 2152e-2-1 based on the per-random number value, and next time. The maximum number of rounds in the special game content of is derived. Next, in step 4040, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 causes the maximum number of rounds in the derived next special game content and the current special information temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. It is determined whether or not the game content (in particular, the maximum number of rounds) is the same value. In the case of Yes in step 4040, in step 4042, the special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2 turns on the big hit appearance increasing effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 5000, the display control means 2152 executes a specific character display control process to be described later. Next, in step 4046, the display control means 2152 turns off the big hitting ball increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (holding information management processing in step 2100). . In addition, in the case of No in step 4030, step 4036, or step 4040, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management process in step 2100).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the specific character display control process according to the subroutine of step 5000 in the various processes on the sub (sub-main board) side up to FIG. First, in step 5010, the specific character display control means 2152e reads out image data of the specific character image from the character ROM 2140b by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Here, the specific character image is not particularly limited as long as it is one image data or moving image data. For example, the specific character image may be a character image such as “person” or “animal”. Or “polka dot pattern”. Next, in step 5012, the specific character display control unit 2152e determines whether or not the reach promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5012, in step 5014, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to display the read specific character image in a predetermined symbol image (for example, a decoration that is stopped and displayed in the right column). Display on top of symbol. Next, in step 5016, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the number of the predetermined design image (for example, “the number of the design is doubled”). And the like, and the process proceeds to step 5022. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5012, in step 5018, the specific character display control unit 2152e determines whether or not the jackpot promotion effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. If yes in step 5018, the process proceeds to step 5014, and if no in step 5018, the process proceeds to step 5022.

  Next, in step 5022, the specific character display control unit 2152e determines whether or not the revive reach non-development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5022, in step 5024, the specific character display control means 2152e displays the read specific character image on a predetermined normal reach line by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 5026, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the probability of development from normal reach to super (resurrection) reach (for example, “to super (revival) reach”. And the like, and the process proceeds to step 5032. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5022, in step 5028, the specific character display control unit 2152e determines whether or not the revival reach development effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c is on. If Yes in step 5028, the process proceeds to step 5024, and if No in step 5028, the process proceeds to step 5032.

  Next, in step 5032, the specific character display control means 2152e determines whether or not the winning expectation increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5032, in step 5034, the specific character display control means 2152e displays the read specific character image on a predetermined revival reach line by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 5036, the specific character display control means 2152 e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the expectation degree of super (revival) jackpot (for example, “super (revival) reach jackpot probability Is displayed, and the process proceeds to step 5042. In the case of No in step 5032, the process proceeds to step 5042.

  Next, in step 5042, the specific character display control means 2152e determines whether or not the pseudo variation increasing effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5042, in step 5044, the specific character display control means 2152e displays the read specific character image at a predetermined position by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Next, at step 5046, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, “the number of repetitions of the number of pseudo fluctuations is double the current number). ”And the like, and the process proceeds to step 5052. If No in step 5042, the process proceeds to step 5052.

  Next, in step 5052, the specific character display control means 2152e determines whether or not the round number increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5052, in step 5054, the specific character display control unit 2152e displays the read specific character image at a predetermined round number display position by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 5056, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the number of rounds (for example, “The number of big hit rounds will be doubled now” message) Etc.), and the process proceeds to step 5062. If No in step 5052, the process proceeds to step 5062.

  Next, in step 5062, the specific character display control means 2152e determines whether or not the big hitting ball increase effect execution permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c is on. In the case of Yes in step 5062, in step 5064, the specific character display control means 2152e displays the read specific character image at a predetermined position by making full use of the effect display device 2140. Next, at step 5066, the specific character display control means 2152e makes full use of the effect display device 2140 to double the big hitting ball (for example, “the number of big hitting balls will be doubled now”). Message), and the process proceeds to the next process (caller of the process). If No in step 5062, the process proceeds to the next process (calling source of the process).

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Next, the effect | action which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIGS. First, FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display timing of the specific character when notifying the occurrence of the reach or the big hit and the operation content after the display of the specific character. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the display timing of the specific character and the action content after the display of the specific character when the reach development or the occurrence of the big hit is suggested. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the display timing of the specific character and the action content after the display of the specific character when notifying the increase in the number of pseudo fluctuations during pseudo continuous fluctuation. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the display timing of the specific character and the operation content after the display of the specific character when notifying the number of rounds during the big hit and the increase in the big hit ball. Hereinafter, each operation diagram will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 26 (left) will be described. When the predetermined symbol stop timing is reached after the start of the decorative symbol variation, the numerical symbol “4” is stopped in the left column, and then the numerical symbol “4” is displayed in the right column. 2 "stops. In other words, at this timing, a combination of numeric symbols that do not cause reach is temporarily stopped. Under such circumstances, when the specific character is displayed on the numeric symbol “2” triggered by the stop of the numeric symbol “2” in the right column, “double the number indicated by the numeric symbol” ”Is displayed together with the number symbol“ 4 ”in the right column. Then, since the combination of the numerical symbols causing the reach is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach with the numerical symbol “4” is generated. Next, FIG. 26 (right) will be described. When all the symbol stop timings are reached after the start of the decorative symbol variation and after the predetermined reach variation, the numeric symbol “4” stops in the left column. The numeric symbol “4” stops in the right column, and the numeric symbol “2” stops in the middle column. In other words, at this timing, a combination of numeric symbols that do not cause a big hit is in a temporary stop display. Under such circumstances, when the specific character is displayed on the numeric symbol “2” when the numeric symbol “2” is stopped in the middle row, “the number indicated by the numeric symbol is doubled. ”Is displayed together with the number symbol“ 4 ”in the middle column. Then, since the combination of the number symbols that will generate the big hit is confirmed and displayed, the big hit with the number symbol “4” will occur.

  Next, FIG. 27 (left) will be described. In the present embodiment, a numerical symbol that does not generate a big hit at the end of the normal reach fluctuation is displayed temporarily, and then displayed as if it is a losing outcome. There is a case where the symbol variation is executed again from the losing appearance before being displayed. Here, in the latter case, after the symbol variation is executed again, it is configured to develop into a super (recovery) reach. Under such a configuration, when a specific character is displayed on the normal reach line at a predetermined timing before the end of the normal reach change, “the probability of development to super (revival) reach is doubled”. After being displayed together, a combination in which all the numerical symbols are not big hits is temporarily displayed. Then, in the case of developing into a super (revival) reach, the symbol that has been temporarily stopped will start to change again. Next, FIG. 27 (right) will be described. When a specific character is displayed on the super (recovery) reach line at a predetermined timing before the end of the super (revival) reach change, After the message “Twice double” is displayed, the super (resurrection) reach is continued. In the case of a big hit, a combination of numerical symbols that will cause a big hit after the end of the change of the super (recovery) reach will be confirmed and displayed.

  Next, FIG. 28 will be described. In the present embodiment, the number of pseudo fluctuations is determined from 1 to a predetermined number of times, and the pseudo fluctuation is repeated by the determined number of pseudo fluctuations. Has been. Under such a configuration, when a specific character is displayed at a predetermined position at a predetermined timing at the time of pseudo continuous variation, a message indicating that “the number of times of pseudo variation is doubled” is displayed, and then pseudo variation is displayed. The number of times increases (in this example, increasing from “2 times” to “4 times”). Then, after the number of times of pseudo fluctuation is repeated by the increased number of times of pseudo fluctuation, the pattern changes to a predetermined fluctuation mode {in this example, super (revival) reach}.

  Next, FIG. 29 (left) will be described. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special game contents with different numbers of rounds, and it is difficult to visually recognize the number of rounds at the start of the special game. It is comprised so that it may become. Under such a configuration, when a specific character is displayed at the time of execution of a predetermined round after the start of the special game (in this example, the eighth round per 16 rounds), “double the number of rounds” is displayed. After the message indicating that it is to be displayed is displayed, the current round number × 2 rounds (9th to 16th rounds in this example) are sequentially executed. Next, FIG. 29 (right) will be described. When there is a random value that is a hit (16 rounds) within the hold at a predetermined timing at the end of the special game, a specific character is displayed. At the same time, after a message indicating that “double the big hit ball” is displayed, a win (per 16 rounds) will be generated at the time of the reserved game after the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a specific character is displayed at a plurality of different performance occurrence timings, and an event that is advantageous to the player occurs (notifies and suggests) when the specific character is displayed. It is. In particular, in this example, since a phenomenon that is advantageous to the player is “doubled”, it is transmitted to the player with a common keyword. It becomes easy to understand the meaning, and it is possible to create a new gameability that predicts an event after the specific character is displayed.

  In this example, the event advantageous to the player is configured to be “doubled”, but is not limited thereto, and the event advantageous to the player is configured to be an arbitrary constant multiple. It is also possible to do.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 Main game start opening entrance determination means 1112 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means, 1120 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 Main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1122 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Hold control means, 1131 Main game symbol hold means 1131a Main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1132a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1135 Pass / fail lottery means, 1135a Special Game transition determination means 1135b Win / fail lottery table, 1135b-1 Main game big hit lottery table 1135b-2 Main game small hit lottery table, 1140 Symbol content determination means 1141 Main game symbol content determination means, 1141a Main game symbol content determination Lottery table 142 Auxiliary game symbol content determination means, 1422a Auxiliary game symbol content determination lottery table 1150 Display control means, 1151 Main game symbol display control means 1151a Main game symbol variation time management means, 1151a-1 Main game symbol variation management timer 1152 Game symbol display control means 1152a Auxiliary game symbol change time management means 1152a-1 Auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means 1161 Condition determining means 1162 Opening timer 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determining means 1172 Special game content determination means, 1172a Special game content determination reference table 1173 Special game execution means, 1174 Special game execution time management means 1174a Special game timer, 1180 Specific game control means 1181 Specific game end condition determination means, 181a Time-saving counter 1190 Game state information temporary storage means, 1191 Main game state information temporary storage means 1191a Flag temporary storage means, 1191b Main game related information temporary storage means 1191c Special game related information temporary storage means, 1192 Auxiliary game state information temporary storage Means 1192a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means, 1200 Information transmission control means 1300 Prize ball payout determination means, 2000 Game peripheral device 2100 Main game peripheral device, 2110 Main game start port 2111 Main game start port entrance ball detection device, 2112 Main game Start opening electric winning part 2120 Grand prize opening, 2121 Grand prize opening prize detection device 2122 Main winning opening electric part, 2130 Main game symbol display device 2131 Main game symbol display unit, 2132 Main game symbol hold display unit 2200 Auxiliary game peripheral device 2210 Auxiliary game start 211 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance detection device, 2220 Auxiliary game symbol display device 2221 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2222 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2150 Production display control means, 2151 Information reception means 2151a Main side information temporary storage means, 2152 display Control means 2152a Decoration symbol display control means, 2152a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2152a-1-1 Drawing stop symbol determination reference table, 2152a-1-2 Drawing variation mode determination reference table 2152b Drawing hold information Display control means, 2152b-1-1 Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2152e Specific character display control means 2152e-1 Decoration symbol display content change control means, 2152e-2 Special game state information display content change control means 2152e-2-1 Reference table for special game content prior judgment, 21 2c effect display related information temporary storage means 2140 effect display device, 2141 P & ID display unit 2142 P & ID hold display unit 3000 prize ball dispensing controller

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The starting port,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying the 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 display of the production,
The main control unit
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the game ball entering the starting port,
A success / failure determination means for performing a determination of success / failure based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the identification information based on the result of the determination of correctness by the correctness determination means;
Based on the determination by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling to stop display the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section,
Special game control means for executing a special game that can change the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state after the stop identification information is stopped and displayed on the identification information display unit when the result of the determination by the determination unit is winning When,
Information transmission control means for transmitting information about the game to the sub-control unit side,
The sub-control unit
Based on information about the game transmitted from the information transmission control means, there is an effect display control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit,
When displaying the contents of the effect display, during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed, the effect symbol is defined as the actual change from the start of the variegated display until the definite display is stopped. It is configured to be able to execute pseudo-variation that displays the variation again after temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol,
It is an image that can be displayed multiple times within this variation, and is configured to be able to display a special object image that increases the expected degree of execution of the special game each time it is displayed,
When the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, a special object image can be displayed.
When a special object image is displayed when the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined number of pseudo-variations within a certain book change, a given reach effect is executed within that book change. The special object image is displayed after the special object image is displayed after the special design image is temporarily displayed by the predetermined number of pseudo fluctuations until the predetermined reach effect is executed. A pachinko machine characterized by being configured not to be displayed .

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