JP5229950B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is advantageous to the player when the identification information is displayed on the identification information display unit after being variably displayed on the identification information display unit for a predetermined time based on the game ball entering the starting port, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode. A pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a special gaming state, which can shift to a high-probability lottery gaming state that has a higher probability of selecting the predetermined mode than the normal gaming state after completion of the special game under a predetermined condition Related to the machine. In particular, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine configured to make it difficult to determine a gaming state after the end of a special game from a decorative symbol, a special symbol, or the like.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Type of game that will be released in the past}, the so-called “Digipachi” model [conventional “first-class gaming machine” or “multi-function machine” {function of the conventional “first-class gaming machine” 2 (including a small hitting development function), a conventional “first-class gaming machine” and a conventional “second-class gaming machine” function}]. Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. Then, when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change in accordance with this, and when the special symbol stops in a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also has a predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game (including the transition to the probability variation game state or the like) is confirmed by the stop of the decorative symbol in a predetermined manner.

  Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, by installing a latent probability change function that makes it difficult to determine the game state (probability change game state, normal game state) after the end of the special game from the decorative design or production, the probability during the special game or after the end of the special game Gaming machines that increase the sense of expectation for changing the gaming state are also known.

  By the way, even in a gaming machine having the above-described latent probability changing function, it is possible to determine the gaming state after the end of the special game by using the special symbol. There is also a person who judges the stop time by referring to a special symbol so as not to stop. However, in the aforementioned gaming machines, by increasing the number of special symbols and making the special symbols into cryptographic figures in order to increase the expectation for transition to the probability changing gaming state during or after the special game. The game state after the end of the special game is difficult to determine from the special symbol. Therefore, in order to determine the gaming state after the end of the special game, the special symbol related to the special game and the gaming state after the end of the special game are recorded for each special game, and the above-mentioned recording is performed for each special game. Since it is necessary to compare the information with the special symbol related to the special game, there is a problem that it is very troublesome for the player. Furthermore, if the player adopts a probabilistic game end method without grasping the game state, such as ending the game when the number of symbol fluctuations exceeds a predetermined number in a situation where the game state is unknown, However, there is a possibility that this state may be abandoned while being in a probability variation gaming state. In this case, another player who started playing after the player may soon win a jackpot, and the player who encounters such a scene will feel unpleasant with regret. However, this also leads to a result of disgusting the gaming machine. Therefore, the present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that is difficult to determine the game state after the end of a special game from a decorative symbol, a special symbol, or the like, without causing the player to feel bothered It is an object of the present invention to provide means for preventing a player from suffering the disadvantage of not being able to obtain the profit that was originally obtained, and preventing the player from feeling disgusted.

Here, as a result of conducting a prior art search when applying for the present application, the present applicant has found two patent documents in close proximity to the present invention. Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that displays a history of random numbers acquired from a jackpot determination loop counter, and Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine that displays winning history information of decorative symbols. . However, these documents include (1) a predetermined mode history temporary storage means for temporarily storing a history of a predetermined mode displayed in the past on the identification information display unit, which is a characteristic component of the present invention. 2) It is determined whether or not the predetermined mode relating to the current jackpot is the same as any of the predetermined modes displayed in the past, and if it is the same, it is notified whether or not the predetermined mode is related to a specific game. Or, there is no description or suggestion about the predetermined mode history information display control means for controlling the display to suggest.
JP2002-200269 Japanese Patent No. 3701216

The present invention (1) includes a starting port (special drawing starting port 2110) through which a game ball can enter,
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Game content determination random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a game content determination random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110); ,
Identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1141) for determining stop identification information of the identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
After the identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) displays the identification information (special symbol) for a predetermined time in accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination unit (special symbol content determination unit 1141). Identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151) for controlling to display the stop identification information;
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game execution means (special game control means 1170) for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening (large prize opening 2120) from the closed state to the open state; A main game control means (specific game control means 1180) that can execute a transition control to a high-probability lottery game state with a higher probability that the predetermined mode is selected than in the normal game state after the game ends. An effect display unit (effect display device 2140) capable of displaying a game part and an effect;
Pachinko gaming machine having a sub-game unit having production display control means (display control means 2152) for controlling the display of the production image on the production display section (production display device 2140) in conjunction with the identification information (special symbol) Because
When selecting the predetermined mode, the identification information display content determination unit (special drawing content determination unit 1141) includes a first attribute group including a plurality of types of predetermined modes and a second attribute group including a plurality of types of predetermined modes. One predetermined mode is selected from a plurality of types of predetermined modes configured at least,
The specific game transition control means (specific game control means 1180) is configured such that, after the special game ends, the high probability when the predetermined mode that has caused the transition of the special game belongs to the first attribute group. When the transition control to the lottery gaming state is executed, and the predetermined mode that has caused the transition to the special game belongs to the second attribute group, the transition control to the high probability lottery gaming state is performed. In pachinko machines configured not to run,
The subsidiary game part is
Predetermined mode history temporary storage means (special symbol history information temporary storage unit) for temporarily storing information on the predetermined mode displayed in the past on the identification information display unit (special display unit 2131) on the main game unit side 2152d-5),
In the case where the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, information regarding the same predetermined mode as the predetermined mode is not yet temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit (special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5). In the situation, information on the predetermined mode is temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means (special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5), while information on the same predetermined mode as the predetermined mode is stored in the predetermined mode history temporary. In the situation where the storage means (special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5) has already been temporarily stored, the predetermined mode is either the first attribute group or the second attribute group, always or under specific conditions. Whether or not to shift to the high-probability lottery game state after the end of the special game is determined based on the determination result. Certain embodiments history information display control means for displaying control to broadcast or suggested out display 2140) on the (special symbol attribute information display control unit 2152D),
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising:

According to the present invention (2), the subsidiary game part is
Predetermined mode history temporary storage information initialization unit (special symbol history information initializing unit) that clears information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit (special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5) when a predetermined condition is satisfied The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), further comprising a converting means 2152d-3).

According to the present invention (3), the subsidiary game part is:
It further has a first operation means (special symbol history information initialization button 4200) that can be operated by the player,
The predetermined mode history temporary storage information initialization unit (special symbol history information initialization unit 2152d-3) satisfies the predetermined condition when the first operation unit (special symbol history information initialization button 4200) is operated. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (2) is determined to have been made.

According to the present invention (4), the sub-game unit is
It further has a second operation means (special symbol attribute information display button 4100) that can be operated by the player,
Whether the predetermined mode history information display control means (special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d) satisfies the specific condition based on whether or not the second operation means (special symbol attribute information display button 4100) is operated. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3).

According to the present invention (5), the subsidiary game part is
A predetermined mode history providing unit (special mode) that provides the player with the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit (special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5) in a form that can be used by the player thereafter. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising symbol history information input / output control means 2152d-4).

According to the present invention (6), the predetermined mode history giving means (special symbol history information input / output control means 2152d-4)
Encoding means (special symbol history information conversion means 2152d-4-3) for encoding information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means (special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5);
Coding information display control means (special symbol history information output means 2152d-4-1) for controlling the display of the encoded information on the effect display unit (effect display device 2140), and further the sub-game Department
Encoded information input means (special symbol history information input means 2152d-4-2) capable of inputting the encoded information;
The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (5), further comprising a decoding means (special symbol history information converting means 2152d-4-3) for decoding the encoded information inputted by the encoding input means. is there.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “entering a ball” is a concept including everything that can cause a player to have some profit state, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like (for example, special designs). 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 (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine. For example, a so-called “ “Basic random numbers”, specifically, “Winning random numbers” related to the transition of special games, “Variation mode determination random numbers” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “Design symbols for determining the stop symbol” “Decided random number”, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random numbers” is determined not only when the contents (for example, the fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly determined from the items determined directly from the random numbers. Including cases (for example, determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining variation contents from the stop symbol, or determining a special symbol directly from a random number and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol). “Production” is synonymous with production generally referred to in the industry, and includes, for example, decoration pattern fluctuation and notice display for enhancing the fun of the game. The “information about the predetermined mode” is not particularly limited as long as it is information that can specify the type of the predetermined mode. Even if the type is the predetermined mode itself, information for specifying the predetermined mode (for example, an ID such as a stop symbol code) Information), or a flag (ON / OFF) may be set for the displayed predetermined mode. The “effect display section” may be either physically integrated or a plurality of physically divided areas. For example, the display area of the effect design and the notification / suggestion area of the high-probability lottery gaming state are the same. Even if they are executed in different areas, they may be executed independently on physically different displays. The “main game part” and the “sub game part” have the same meaning as those well known in the art, and the former is also called “main board side” and the latter is also called “sub board side”. As for the latter “sub game part”, both the control of the effect image and the control of the predetermined mode history may be performed on the sub board side, or one is performed on the sub board side and the other is performed on the sub sub board side. You may comprise.

  In the present invention (1), when the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (special symbol related to special game transition), the predetermined mode (to be precise, information on the predetermined mode) in a situation where the predetermined mode is not temporarily stored. In the situation where the predetermined mode (more precisely, information related to the predetermined mode) is temporarily stored, whether or not to shift to the high-probability lottery game state after the end of the special game can be notified or suggested Has been. Therefore, according to the present invention (1), (1) the special symbol related to the special game and the gaming state after the special game are recorded for each special game, and the recorded information for each special game As a result of not having to compare special symbols related to the special game, there is no annoyance to the player. As a result of avoiding the situation of causing the player to suffer the disadvantage of not being able to obtain the profits that could have been originally acquired, it is possible to prevent the impression of the machine from being reduced. (3) As a result of strong motivation to continue the game on the machine, the game is more interesting for the player. There is an effect that very capacity utilization is improved.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effect, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means is cleared, so the power is turned off. Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to solve the problem caused by the temporarily stored information not being cleared until the RAM is cleared. For example, in a situation where a lot of predetermined mode information has been temporarily stored as a result of a player continuing to play for a long time, even if the player tries to end the game, the power is turned off. If the information is not cleared until it becomes clear or until the RAM is cleared, it is impossible to completely eliminate the discomfort of using the stored information by others, but when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game for a predetermined time If the information is cleared when the predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, the jackpot number reaches the predetermined number, etc.), the fact that the information can be cleared becomes an excuse factor for ending the game.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above effect, when the operation means is operated, the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means is configured to be cleared. As a result of being able to clear the information, there is an effect that it is possible to completely eliminate the discomfort associated with the use of the information accumulated by the other person.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above effects, the mode for notifying the gaming state after the end of the special game and the mode not notifying the gaming state after the end of the special game are switched based on the operation of the switching means. Therefore, there is an effect that it becomes possible to control the notification / non-notification of the game state after the special game is ended by the player's intention.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above-described effect, the temporary memory information of the special symbol that has been accumulated by the jackpot is provided to the player in a form that can be used thereafter. Even if the game is stopped halfway, there is an effect that the game can be started from the same situation if the same model is used later.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the above-described effect, the temporary storage information of the special symbol that the player has accumulated with the jackpot is used as the encoded information (for example, QR code), and the encoded information is displayed on the effect display unit. Since the encoded information is recorded (for example, read by a mobile phone) by a player, a device having a function of decoding the encoded information (for example, downloading an application of the function from a website) The mobile phone may have such a function, or the encoded information may be transmitted to the website so that it can be decoded and displayed on the website). Thus, the special symbol information acquired by the user can be held and confirmed. Further, by providing the decoding function on the pachinko gaming machine side, the encoded information input to the machine via the encoded information input means (for example, encoded information reading means such as a scanner) is decoded and decoded. By writing the special symbol information in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means, there is an effect that it is possible to start the game from the same situation if it is the same model at a later date.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {for example, conventional second-type or third-class, general electric role, Pachinko gaming machines such as ordinary machines and multi-function machines (for example, gaming machines having two conventional type 1 functions and conventional gaming machines having one type 1 function and one conventional type 2 function)} When applied to the present invention, it is within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

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

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) 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. Further, the upper ball dish 110 is used for initializing special symbol attribute information display buttons 4100 used for confirming the necessity of display of special symbol attribute information display described later and special symbol history information described later. A special symbol history information initialization button 4200 and a special symbol history information output button 4300 used when outputting special symbol history information described later (output by QR code or the like) are provided. 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 not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing starting port 2110, a general drawing starting port 2210, a special winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. An effect display device 2140, a normal symbol display device 2220, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes a drawing display unit 2141, a drawing hold display unit 2142, and a special symbol attribute information display unit 2143. Here, the figure display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations simulating a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but may be composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp. Next, the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 is an area for displaying special symbol attribute information related to the special game.

  Here, the display process (outline) of special symbol attribute information, which is a characteristic element of the present invention, will be described. First, when a special game is won, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode temporarily stores a history of special symbols selected at the time of winning the special game (big hit, small win). When a special game related to a special symbol that has already been temporarily stored is won, information related to the special symbol (special symbol attribute information), specifically, details of the special game (number of rounds, etc.) The game state (probability variation game state, time-reduced game state, etc.) after the end of the special game is notified at a predetermined timing (at the time of the special game end demonstration, etc.). Here, the “information related to the special symbol” is indirect information {the direct information even if it is direct information (the content of the special game and the game state after the special game ends). May be replaced with a symbol (for example, “A”), or ID information for specifying the special symbol}.

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

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

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

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

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main game (special games, etc.), auxiliary games, and general games, and various game information {eg, stop symbol information, stop symbol, etc.) on the game peripheral device 2000 side. Attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, time shortening variation jackpot, sudden time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting information / end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various prize openings. And a ball payout determining 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 an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the special figure starting port electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 Electric game open / close control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and which game state the current game state is shifted to in relation to the main game and the auxiliary game And a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the game state based on the determination, and a current game state [e.g., a state relating to the main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state , Time-saving gaming state), special gaming state}, auxiliary gaming state (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (For example, information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)] and the like are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the symbol content determination unit 1140 acquires the special symbol content determination unit 1141 that determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number and the result of the lottery determination. There is a general symbol content determination means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the normal symbol winning random number.

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

Here, Table 2 is an example of special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a (stop symbol determination table, at the time of winning), and FIG. 4 is a special symbol of special symbol display device 2130 in the best mode. It is an example of a special symbol (stop symbol) displayed on the display unit 2131. As can be seen from Table 2, the special symbol (stop symbol code) in the best mode is determined based on the random number for determining the stop symbol (the special game type is determined based on the special symbol). Here, the “first A attribute group” in the table is a probability variation jackpot and electric chew support, the “first B attribute group” is a probability variation jackpot and no electric chew support, and the “second A attribute group” is a non-probability The variation jackpot and electric Chu support are provided, and the “second B attribute group” indicates non-probability fluctuation jackpot and no electric Chu support. Also, as can be seen from FIG. 4, there are a plurality of special symbols in this best mode for each special game type, and there is no regularity in the display content, so it is difficult to distinguish the special game type from the special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the display control 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. The drawing hold information display control means 2152b that controls all of the display information display processing on the display unit 2142, and the special symbol attribute information display processing on the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140 Special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d for controlling the control and effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect. Here, in the best mode, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d is configured to be mounted on the effect display control means (sub board) 2150, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to this. ) It may be configured to be mounted on 1000.

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

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2152b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2152b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d includes the special symbol attribute information display button operation information receiving means 2152d-1 for receiving the operation information of the special symbol attribute information display button 4100, and the display contents of the special symbol attribute information. The special symbol attribute information display content determination means 2152d-2 for determining the symbol and the special symbol history information temporarily stored in the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 described later when a predetermined condition is satisfied are initialized. Special symbol history information initializing means 2152d-3 for outputting and special symbol history information temporarily stored in special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 to be described later are output to the outside, and the output information is again displayed. Special symbol history information input / output control means 2152d-4 for executing the input process, and special symbol history information are temporarily stored. Special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 for storing, special symbol attribute information display related information storage means 2152d-6 for storing data (character string information, image information, etc.) related to special symbol attribute information display, have.

  Here, the special symbol attribute information display button operation information receiving means 2152d-1 is a special symbol attribute information display button operation information temporary storage means 2152d-1-1 for temporarily storing the operation information of the special symbol attribute information display button 4100. have.

  The special symbol attribute information display content determination means 2152d-2 has a special symbol attribute information display content determination table 2152d-2-1 for reference when displaying the special symbol attribute information.

Here, Table 3 is an example of the special symbol attribute information display content determination table 2152d-2-1. As can be seen from Table 3, the display content of the special symbol attribute information is determined based on symbol information (stop symbol code) from the main controller 1000 side.

Here, Table 4 is an example of the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5. “◯” in the table indicates that the stop symbol has already been selected.

  The special symbol history information input / output control unit 2152d-4 outputs the special symbol history information temporarily stored in the special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5 to the outside (for providing to the player). ) Special symbol history information output means 2152d-4-1 and special symbol history information input means 2152d-4- for temporarily storing the special symbol history information output to the outside in the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 2 and the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 temporarily convert the special symbol history information temporarily stored in the external output data format (for example, QR code) and temporarily store the converted data. Means 2152d-5 having special symbol history information converting means 2152d-4-3 for converting into a data format that can be temporarily stored. That.

  Here, the special symbol history information output unit 2152d-4-1 has a special symbol history information output button operation information receiving unit 2152d-4-1 for receiving operation information of the special symbol history information output button 4300. The special symbol history information output button operation information receiving unit 2152d-4-1 further includes a special symbol history information output button operation information temporary storage unit 2152d- for temporarily storing the operation information of the special symbol history information output button 4300. 4-1-1.

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

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

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, in step 1700, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of normal symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general-purpose start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not the general-use start entrance entrance information has been received from the general-use start entrance entrance detecting device 2211 of the general view start entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the common figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with the order information indicating what number is held. The process proceeds to the next process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

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

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

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the special figure starting port entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with the order information indicating the number of hold. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a to obtain information on what number of the hold is stored as the random number, and controls the display of the information. It transmits to the means 2150 side and shifts to the next processing (special symbol display processing 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is that the special game or the special symbol change is not in progress.

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 10 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 unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). . In addition, also when it is No by step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game content determination unit 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, and the special game related information temporary storage unit stores the content of the special game. 1191c. Next, in step 1508, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the predetermined mode is a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510 and step 1512, the specific game control unit 1180 determines the specific game flag (the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192). Is temporarily turned off, and the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1514 and step 1516, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and turns off the winning flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600). To do. In the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process 1600), and in the case of No in step 1508, the process proceeds to step 1514.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the effect display control means 2150 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 13 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 special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, and determines whether or not the current special game is the first A attribute group. In the case of Yes in Step 1652, in Steps 1654 to 1658, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on 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, respectively. At the same time, a predetermined value (for example, 100) is set as the time reduction counter value in the time reduction counter 1181a, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1652, in step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is the first B attribute group. In the case of Yes in step 1660, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1660, in step 1664, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the special figure information temporary storage unit 1191b and determines whether or not the current special game is the second A attribute group. In the case of Yes in step 1664, in step 1666 and step 1668, 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 process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700). In the case of No in step 1664, that is, when the current special game is the second B attribute group (2R normal big hit) or small win, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1700).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 14 is a main flowchart 6000 showing a general processing flow performed by the effect display control means 2150. First, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes special symbol history information initialization / information provision processing described later. Next, in step 6100, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. In step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a special game display control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special symbol history information initialization / information provision process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the special symbol history information initialization unit 2152d-3 refers to the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2152c to determine whether or not it is currently in a non-gaming state. It is determined whether or not any of the flags that can be turned on when a special game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the special symbol history information initialization unit 2152d-3 determines whether or not the initialization condition of the special symbol history information is satisfied. Specifically, (1) special symbol history information It is determined whether or not the initialization button 4200 has been operated, or (2) whether or not the non-game state has continued for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) with reference to a timer (not shown). In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the special symbol history information initialization unit 2152d-3 accesses the special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5 and resets the special symbol history information. Next, in step 6408, the special symbol history information input / output control means 2152d-4 determines whether or not the special symbol history information provision (output) condition is satisfied, specifically, the special symbol history information output button operation information. Referring to temporary storage means 2152d-4-1-1-1, it is determined whether or not special symbol history information output button operation information output button 4300 has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 6408, in step 6410, the special symbol history information conversion means 2152d-4-3 converts the special symbol history information temporarily stored in the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 into the external output data format ( For example, the special symbol history information output unit 2152d-4-1 displays the conversion information on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 6412, the special symbol history information input / output control unit 2152d-4 determines whether or not the special symbol history information input condition is satisfied, specifically, the special symbol history information input unit 2152d-4-2. Is receiving a special symbol history information (information converted into a QR code or the like) by infrared communication or the like. In the case of Yes in step 6412, in step 6414, the special symbol history information conversion means 2152d-4-3 special symbol history information temporary means for storing the special symbol history information received by the special symbol history information input means 2152d-4-2. The special symbol history information input unit 2152d-4-2 sets the special symbol history information in the special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5 and converts the data into a data format that can be temporarily stored in the 2152d-5. The process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). If NO in step 6402 and step 6412, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). If NO in step 6404, the process proceeds to step 6408. Migrate to

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2152a-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a, and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 changes the drawing based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the content determination lottery table 2152a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the determined information is temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c. It should be noted that the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the stop symbol / variation mode determined by the effect display control means 2150 side (that is, the decorative symbol stop symbol / The variation mode may not have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the variation mode ratio on the presentation display control means 2150 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination means 2152a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and performs the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing 6200). Migrate to In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a final display command has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a follows the determined contents (stop symbols) temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit 2141 of the symbol. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2152a turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and proceeds to the next processing (special game display control processing 6300). .

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

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2152 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2152 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display. In step 6310, the display control means 2152 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (probability change big hit or time (Displayed only in the case of a shortened variation jackpot). Here, if the sudden probability change jackpot and small win, if the number of rounds is displayed, the player will know whether the current win is "sudden probability fluctuation jackpot" or "small hit" In such a case, the number of rounds is not displayed in the process. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2152 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control means 2152 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140. In step 6316, the display control means 2152 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c. Next, in step 6500, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d executes a special symbol attribute information display confirmation process described later. In step 6600, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d executes a special symbol attribute information display control / special symbol history information management process described later, and performs the following process (special symbol history information initialization / information provision process 6400). ). If NO in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6310. If NO in step 6304 and step 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol history information initialization / information provision process 6400).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special symbol attribute information display confirmation process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the special symbol history information display control means 2152d displays a confirmation screen on the effect display device 2140 as to whether or not to display the special symbol attribute information related to the special game. Next, in step 6504, the special symbol history information display control means 2152d starts a timer (not shown). Next, in step 6506, the special symbol history information display control unit 2152d refers to the special symbol attribute information display button operation information temporary storage unit 2152d-1-1 to determine whether or not the special symbol attribute information display button 4100 has been operated. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6506, in step 6508, the special symbol history information display control unit 2152d turns on the special symbol attribute information display flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c and performs the next processing (special symbol). The process proceeds to attribute information display control / special symbol history information management processing 6600). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6506, in step 6510, the special symbol history information display control means 2152d refers to the timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. If YES in step 6510 (when a predetermined time has elapsed), the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol attribute information display control / special symbol history information management process 6600). If NO in step 6510, the process proceeds to step 6506. .

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special symbol attribute information display control / special symbol history information management process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the special symbol attribute information display control unit 2152d indicates that the stop symbol (special symbol) related to the special game change temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a is the special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d. It is determined whether it is temporarily stored in -5. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c and determines whether or not the special symbol attribute information display flag is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the special symbol attribute information display content determination means 2152d-2 is specially selected based on the stop symbol code related to the special game change temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a. With reference to the symbol attribute information display content determination table 2152d-2-1, the display content (special symbol attribute information display content) related to the special symbol is determined, and the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d is an effect display device. The determined special symbol attribute information is displayed on the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 of 2140. In step 6608, the special symbol attribute information display control unit 2152d turns off the special symbol attribute information display end flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and performs the next process (special symbol history information initialization). Shift to information providing process 6400). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, in step 6610, the special symbol attribute information display control unit 2152d specializes the stop symbol (special symbol) related to the special game change temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a. The symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 is temporarily stored. Next, in step 6612, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2152c, and determines whether or not the special symbol attribute information display flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 6612, in step 6614, the special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d indicates that the special symbol attribute information is not displayed this time ("special symbol collect!"). The information is displayed on the display unit 2143, and the process proceeds to Step 6608. In the case of No in step 6604 and step 6612, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol history information initialization / information provision process 6400).

  Next, a characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. Here, FIG. 21 is a screen display example in the special symbol attribute information display control process, and FIG. 22 is a special symbol history information temporary storage unit 2152d-5, an effect display related information temporary storage unit 2152c, and a main side information temporary storage. It is the figure which showed the temporary memory content of means 2151a.

  First, in FIGS. 21 (1) to (3), the special symbol attribute information display flag is on, but the stop symbol relating to the special game variation is not temporarily stored in the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5. It is an example of a screen display on the effect display device 2140 in the case. In this case, the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140 displays that the special symbol attribute information is not displayed this time ("collect special symbol!"). Here, FIGS. 22 (1) to 22 (3) show various temporary storage contents in the case of FIGS. 21 (1) to 21 (3).

  Next, FIG. 21 (4) shows the effect display when the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 temporarily stores the stop symbol related to the special game variation, but the special symbol attribute information display flag is OFF. 10 is a screen display example on the device 2140. In this case, nothing is displayed on the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140. Here, FIG. 22 (4) shows various temporary storage contents in the case of FIG. 21 (4).

  Next, FIG. 21 (5) shows an effect display device in the case where the stop symbol related to the special game variation is temporarily stored in the special symbol history information temporary storage means 2152d-5 and the special symbol attribute information display flag is ON. 2140 is a screen display example on 2140. In this case, information related to the special symbol on the special symbol attribute information display unit 2143 of the effect display device 2140 {the content of the special game (number of rounds, etc.) and the gaming state after the end of the special game (probability variation gaming state) , Time-saving gaming state, etc.)} is displayed. Here, FIG. 22 (5) shows various temporary storage contents in the case of FIG. 21 (5).

  In the best mode, when the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (special symbol related to special game transition), the predetermined mode (more precisely, information on the predetermined mode) is temporarily stored in a situation where the predetermined mode is not temporarily stored. On the other hand, in a situation where the predetermined mode (more precisely, information on the predetermined mode) is temporarily stored, it is configured to notify or suggest whether or not to shift to the high-probability lottery game state after the special game ends. Yes. Therefore, according to the best mode, (1) the special symbol related to the special game and the game state after the special game are recorded for each special game, and the recorded information and the special game are recorded for each special game. As a result, there is no need to compare special symbols related to the game, so that the player does not feel annoyed. As a result of avoiding the situation where the player can suffer from the disadvantage of not being able to obtain the profits that could have been earned, the impression of the machine can be prevented from being reduced. (3) As a result of the strong motivation to continue the game on the machine, the game will be more entertaining, while the hall side will be improved. Also exhibits the effect of improving the operating rate me.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means is cleared, so the information temporarily stored until the power is turned off or the RAM is cleared. There is an effect that it is possible to solve the problem caused by not being cleared. For example, in a situation where a lot of predetermined mode information has been temporarily stored as a result of a player continuing to play for a long time, even if the player tries to end the game, the power is turned off. If the information is not cleared until it becomes clear or until the RAM is cleared, it is impossible to completely eliminate the discomfort of using the stored information by others, but when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game for a predetermined time If the information is cleared when the predetermined time has passed since the power was turned on, the jackpot number reaches the predetermined number, etc.), the fact that the information can be cleared becomes an excuse factor for ending the game.

  Furthermore, since the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means is cleared when the operation means is operated, the information can be cleared by one's own intention. There is an effect that it is possible to completely eliminate the discomfort associated with being used by others.

  Further, since the mode for notifying the gaming state after the end of the special game and the mode not notifying the gaming state after the end of the special game are switched based on the operation of the switching means, the notification of the gaming state after the end of the special game. There is an effect that non-notification can be controlled by the player's intention.

  In addition, the temporary memory information of the special symbol that has been accumulated by hitting the jackpot is provided to the player in a form that can be used in the future, so even if the game is stopped halfway, If it is a model, the game can be started from the same situation.

  Furthermore, since the temporary storage information of the special symbol that has been accumulated by itself is stored as encoded information (for example, QR code), the encoded information is displayed on the effect display unit. A device having a function of decoding the encoded information after recording (for example, reading by a mobile phone) by a player (for example, a mobile phone has such a function by downloading an application of the function from a website) Or, it may be possible to send the encoded information to the website and to decode it on the website and display it). There is an effect that it can be confirmed. Further, by providing the decoding function on the pachinko gaming machine side, the encoded information input to the machine via the encoded information input means (for example, encoded information reading means such as a scanner) is decoded and decoded. By writing the special symbol information in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means, there is an effect that it is possible to start the game from the same situation if it is the same model at a later date.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of a special symbol in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special symbol history information initialization / information provision processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of special symbol attribute information display confirmation processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special symbol attribute information display control / special symbol history information management processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (screen display example). FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (an example of temporary storage contents of special symbol history information temporary storage means, production display related information temporary storage means, and main side information temporary storage means) ).

Explanation of symbols

1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special figure control means 1170 Special game control means 1180 Special game control means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Special prize display port 2131 Special figure display unit 2140 Effect display device 2152 Display control Means 2152d Special symbol attribute information display control means 2152d-3 Special symbol history information initialization means 2152d-4 Special symbol history information input / output control means 2152d-4-1 Special symbol history information output means 2152d-4-2 Special symbol history information Input unit 2152d-4-3 Special symbol history information conversion unit 2152d-5 Special symbol history information temporary storage unit 4100 Special symbol attribute information display button 4200 Special symbol history information initialization button

Claims (6)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the start opening,
Based on the game content determination random number, identification information display content determination means for determining stop identification information of the identification information;
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling the display of the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display section for a predetermined time;
When the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and after the special game is over, the predetermined mode is more than in the normal game state. A main game unit having specific game transition control means capable of executing transition control to a high probability lottery game state with a high probability of being selected, and an effect display unit capable of displaying effects,
A pachinko gaming machine having a subsidiary game unit having an effect display control means for controlling display of an effect image on the effect display unit in conjunction with the identification information,
The identification information display content determination means, when selecting the predetermined mode, a plurality of types of predetermined types composed of at least a first attribute group including a plurality of types of predetermined modes and a second attribute group including a plurality of types of predetermined modes. Select one predetermined aspect from the aspects,
The specific game transition control means controls the transition to the high-probability lottery game state when the predetermined mode that triggers the transition of the special game belongs to the first attribute group after the special game ends. On the other hand, if the predetermined mode that triggered the transition of the special game belongs to the second attribute group, the pachinko that is configured not to execute the transition control to the high probability lottery gaming state In gaming machines,
The subsidiary game part is
Predetermined mode history temporary storage means for temporarily storing information on the predetermined mode displayed in the past on the identification information display unit on the main game unit side;
When the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, in a situation where information on the same predetermined mode as the predetermined mode is not yet temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit, the information on the predetermined mode is stored in the predetermined mode. While temporarily storing in the history temporary storage means, in a situation where information relating to the same predetermined aspect as the predetermined aspect is already temporarily stored in the predetermined aspect history temporary storage means, the predetermined aspect is always or under specific conditions It is determined whether it is either the first attribute group or the second attribute group, and based on the determination result, whether or not to shift to the high-probability lottery game state after the special game is finished on the effect display unit Predetermined mode history information display control means for performing display control so as to notify or suggest;
A pachinko machine characterized by further comprising: The subsidiary game part is
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a predetermined mode history temporary storage information initialization unit that clears information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The subsidiary game part is
It further has a first operation means that can be operated by the player,
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined mode history temporary storage information initialization unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the first operation unit is operated. The subsidiary game part is
It further has a second operation means that can be operated by the player,
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined mode history information display control unit determines whether or not the specific condition is satisfied based on whether or not the second operation unit is operated. . The subsidiary game part is
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a predetermined mode history giving unit that provides the player with the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage unit in a form that can be used by the player thereafter. The pachinko machine described. The predetermined mode history giving means
Encoding means for encoding the information temporarily stored in the predetermined mode history temporary storage means;
Encoding information display control means for controlling the display of the encoded information on the effect display unit, and the sub-game unit further includes:
Encoded information input means capable of inputting the encoded information;
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising a decoding unit that decodes the encoded information input by the encoding input unit.

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