JP4822338B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine capable of reflecting the player's intention in the game effect operation of the effect movable member (act), such as a stop display after changing the identification information for a predetermined time on the display. And when the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In recent years, on a display such as a liquid crystal or the like, a symbol called identification information is displayed in a variety of interesting ways for a predetermined time, and then the symbol is stopped. In this case, the type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is the most popular pachinko gaming machine at present. Here, the pachinko machine of that type performs a random lottery internally based on the flow of game balls into the winning port called the starting winning port, and transitions to a special gaming state when the lottery is won. The mechanism of letting you adopt is adopted. Since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the design and how to give it a high level of interest The focus is on that.

  Here, one device for enhancing the interest of the game is an operation information input means for actively allowing the player to participate in the game, such as a “sub input button”. The operation information input means is connected to the display control board related to the symbol display control described above. When the player operates the means under a predetermined condition (typically, pressing or touching), a notice or suggestion of a game result or a notice that cannot be normally seen is displayed on the screen. Such a privilege is motivated, and the player receives an input request from the display control board and operates the operation information input means. As a result, the player changes from a passive attitude such as simply watching a change in symbol on the screen or a notice to an active attitude that he is also involved in determining the production contents.

  By the way, there are many models whose game form (stage or mode) is changed by the operation of the operation information input means. Here, with the change of the game form, it is assumed that an effect movable member adapted to the game form appears or retracts. In such a model, a failure of the production movable member due to mischief of a person who does not intend to play a game can be a problem.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, when a person who does not intend to play a game operates the operation information input means with a mischief during “non-game”, the movement of the movable member based on the input is not executed, and on the other hand, It is an object of the present invention to provide means for executing movement of a movable member based on an input when a person who intends to make an operation operates an operation information input means during “non-game”.

  The following is a patent document in which means for changing the position of the movable member by operating the operation information input means is proposed. First, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1 is a game that is input from a handle when a reach is established as a production accessory having a production movable unit and performing a game production operation, and player intention information representing the player's intention. A player intention information acquisition means for acquiring a player's operation information, and an effect means for performing the effect control of the effect accessory so as to perform a game effect operation of the effect movable portion in association with the player intention information. Including. However, in the Patent Document 1, the effect movable part is movable only when reach is established, that is, the effect movable part is configured so as not to move in the first place when non-game is performed. The problem of mischief of those who are not going to play in will not occur.

Next, the gaming machine according to Patent Document 2 can be confirmed with a movable ornament that operates when there is a high possibility of being in a “hit state” and a compulsory operation button that can be operated by the player. When the forced operation button is operated, forcible operation control means for forcibly operating the movable ornament is provided. With this configuration, when the forced operation button is operated during non-games, the movable ornament moves if it is not broken, and the movable ornament does not move if it is broken. It becomes possible to easily recognize the presence or absence of a failure in an object. However, in Patent Document 2, since the movable ornament moves if it does not break down, the failure of the movable ornament due to the mischief of a person who does not intend to play the game at the “non-game” time as described above. The problem remains.
JP2004-121464A JP 2004-154403 A

The present invention (1) includes a movable member (a combination 2143) whose position can be changed, an input means (operation button 5000) capable of inputting a player's intention, and the movable member (a combination) based on the input by the player. In a pachinko gaming machine provided with movable member drive control means (stage transition determination execution means 2153c) capable of changing the position of the object 2143)
The movable member drive control means (stage transition determination execution means 2153c)
When the input is performed in a non-game state, the movable member drive holding means (stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-1) for holding the position change of the movable member (the accessory 2143),
When the holding state is changed from the non-game state to the gaming state, the movable member drive hold releasing means (stage) for changing the position of the movable member (the accessory 2143) and releasing the drive hold of the movable member (the accessory 2143). It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2).

In the present invention (2), the pachinko gaming machine
A start opening (special drawing start opening 2110) in which a game ball can enter,
An effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141) for displaying the effect, which can display and stop the identification information (decoration symbol) in a non-special game state,
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 2120) that can take an open state and a closed state;
Random number acquisition means (special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the start opening (special figure start opening 2110);
Identification information display content determination means (design display content determination means 2153a-1) for determining a variation mode and a stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) based on the random number;
In a non-special game, when the variation start condition of the identification information (decoration pattern) is satisfied, according to the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means (illustration display content determination means 2153a-1), Identification information display control means (decorative symbol display control means 2153a) for displaying the stop mode after the identification information (decorative symbol) is variably displayed in the variation mode on the effect display unit (illustration display unit 2141);
When the stop mode of the identification information (decorative symbol) is a predetermined mode, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable winning port (large winning port 2120) from the closed state to the open state ( Special game execution means 1172),
The movable member drive hold release means (stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2) is configured to move the movable member (the accessory 2143) after the ball enters the game ball into the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110). The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the position is changed.

  According to the present invention (3), the movable member drive holding means (stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-1) is performed even when the input is performed during a predetermined period during the change of the identification information (decorative symbol). The pachinko gaming machine according to (1), wherein the position change of the movable member (the accessory 2143) is suspended.

  In the present invention (4), when the movable member drive hold release means (stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2) is confirmed to have entered the game area (game area 120), The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the position of the movable member (the accessory 2143) is changed.

  According to the present invention (5), the movable member drive hold release means (stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2) is operated when a game ball launching handle (handle 116) for firing a game ball is operated or a game In the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), the position of the movable member (the accessory 2143) is changed when a person puts his / her hand on the game ball launch handle (handle 116).

  According to the present invention (6), the movable member drive suspension means (stage transition suspension determination execution means 2153c-1) erases the suspension when the suspension state continues for a predetermined time, the inventions (1) to (5) ) Is one of the pachinko machines.

  According to the present invention (7), the movable member drive holding means (stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-1) erases the hold when the input is performed again in the hold state. ) To (6) is a pachinko gaming machine.

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “based on input” means not only an input with a player's intention to change the position of the movable member (direct input) but also a player's other intention (for example, changing stage or mode) The case where the position of the movable member is changed as a result (indirect input) is also included. “From a non-game state to a game state” means that (1) “a state where no game is played” changes to “a state where a game is being played”, and (2) “a game is not substantially played. When the state changes from “state” to “a state in which a game is being played”, the case includes (3) from “state in which no game is being played” to “a state in which no game is being played” . Here, the “state in which no game is being played” refers to a state in which the player does not show any intention to play, for example, a case where the player does not hold the firing handle. In addition, “the state where the game is not substantially played” is a state where the player is willing to play the game, but the number of game balls possessed is not changed, for example, the launching handle is gripped. When the firing handle is not rotated (i.e., when the launching device is not driven), the case where the firing handle is rotating but the game ball is not being fired into the game area is indicated. In addition, the “state in which a game is being played” includes both (1) “a state in which a game is formally played” and (2) “a state in which a game is being played substantially”. Here, “formally playing a game” is a term relating to a model that shifts to a special game in particular, and although a game ball has entered the game area, a lottery to shift to a special game Is not performed yet (for example, a conventional first type pachinko gaming machine) or a special game transition has not yet been achieved (for example, a conventional second type pachinko gaming machine). `` A state in which a game is played '' refers to a state in which a transition to a special game is made or a transition to a special game, with respect to a type that transitions to a special game, and a game that does not transition to a special game. A game ball that has entered the area is a concept that includes not only winnings in which prize balls are paid out, but also anything that can cause some profit to the player. Thru “Non-special game state” means a game state in which a special game lottery advantageous to the player is performed, and has a higher probability than the normal game state as well as the normal game state. It also includes a specific game such as a probability-changing game state in which a lottery for special game transition is performed and a time-reduced game in which a lottery for special game transition is performed in a shorter time than the normal game state. There is no particular limitation as long as it can be recognized, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). The display content to be enhanced refers to, for example, moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures and photos, or a combination of these. Finger easy state The “closed state” refers to a state in which a game ball cannot flow in or a state in which a game ball cannot flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to paying out a prize ball. This is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in the machine, for example, a so-called “basic random number” that affects the game result, specifically , “Winning random number” related to special game transition, “Variation mode determination random number” to determine the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, “Design determination random number” to determine the stop symbol, specified after the special game Examples include a “hit symbol determination random number” that determines whether or not to shift to a game (for example, probability variation game), etc. Note that when determining the content of the variation mode, the content of the fixed identification information, etc. Must use random numbers It is not necessary 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 number” includes not only the case where the variation content of the identification information and the stop identification information are determined directly from the random number, but also the case where the identification information is indirectly determined from matters determined directly from the random number ( For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the variation content from the stop symbol, when determining a special symbol directly from a random number and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, When determining whether or not to give notice based on the stop identification information). The “identification information change start condition” indicates, for example, that the identification information is not changing or is not in a special game.

  According to the present invention (1), when the player gives an input instruction in the non-game state, the position change of the movable member based on the input instruction is suspended, so that the game is played. If an unintended person operates the input means with mischief during “non-game”, the position change of the movable member based on the input is not executed, so the failure of the movable member due to the unnecessary position change Since the movable member is configured so that the position of the movable member is changed when the game state shifts from the non-gaming state to the gaming state in the reserved situation, the person who really intends to play the game When the operation information input means is operated at “time”, there is an effect that the position change of the movable member based on the input is executed.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effect of the above-mentioned invention (1), since the movable member drive suspension is canceled based on the game ball entering the start port, the identification information fluctuation start In addition, as a result of the movable member driving being performed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the movable member is driven in an unnatural manner.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the effect of the above-mentioned invention (2), the position change of the movable member is also suspended when an input is made during a predetermined period during the change of the identification information. Therefore, when there is an input instruction from the player during a period when the position of the movable member cannot be changed for control reasons, various harmful effects caused by forcibly moving the movable member can be prevented, and the instruction is suspended. There is also an effect that the player's intention can be respected.

  According to the invention (4), in addition to the effect of the invention (1), when it is confirmed that the game ball has entered the game area, the movable member is repositioned. As a result of the position of the movable member changing at an extremely early stage of the gaming state, the player's intention can be quickly fulfilled.

  According to the invention (5), in addition to the effect of the invention (1), when a game ball launch handle for launching a game ball is operated or when a player places a hand on the game ball launch handle In other words, the position of the movable member is changed, that is, the position of the movable member is changed at an extremely early stage of the gaming state. As a result, the player's intention can be achieved at the fastest speed.

  According to the present invention (6), in addition to the effects of the inventions (1) to (5), when the hold state continues for a predetermined time, the hold is erased. There is an effect that it becomes possible to stop the subsequent influence on the player due to the movable member drive suspension based on the mischief of the absent person.

  According to the invention (7), in addition to the effects of the inventions (1) to (6), when the input is performed again in the hold state, the hold is erased. There is an effect that it is not necessary to perform unnecessary processing when the player does not desire.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below is a conventional first-class pachinko gaming machine, but is not limited to this. For example, other gaming machines {e.g., conventional second-class or third-class machines, general electric players, ordinary machines, etc. Also, when applied to a multi-function machine (for example, a conventional gaming machine having two functions of the first type or a conventional gaming machine having one function of the first type and a second conventional function)} 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 an unillustrated hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output. Furthermore, an operation button (stage transition determination button) 5000 that can be pressed by the player is installed on the left side of the upper plate.

  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, and various general winning ports, as well as a special drawing starting port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big 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. Here, at the entrance of the game area 120, a game ball launch detection device 300 for detecting whether or not a game ball has entered the game area 120 is installed. 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. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the 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. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special drawing start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. In addition, the game ball entering the regular prize winning port 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning port 2120 is a winning hole corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out port 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. Specifically, the grand prize opening 2120 includes a ball detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big prize opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Is provided. Here, the entrance detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the grand prize opening 2120, and generates the big prize entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win and an open state in which a game ball is easy to win.

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

  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 in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, 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 “effects” that enhance the fun of the game (especially the change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with special symbols, and the display of the change display). The notice is displayed at the time. As a specific configuration, the effect display device 2140 includes an effect display unit 2141 where the effect is unfolded, a drawing hold display unit 2142 that clearly indicates the current number of reserved balls, and the effect on the effect display unit 2141. And an accessory 2143 that excites the production in a linked manner. Here, the effect display unit 2141 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of decorative symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The effect display device 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.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode has two different presentation forms, stage 1 (stage outside the car) and stage 2 (stage inside the car). Then, as will be described later, the player can move to a desired stage by operating the operation button 5000. Accordingly, each stage will be described with reference to FIG. 21. First, FIG. 21A shows the appearance of the effect display device 2140 in the stage 1. FIG. As shown in the drawing, in this stage, the accessory 2143 is stored in the upper part of the effect display device 2140 (see FIG. 1), and does not shield the drawing display area 2141α at all. In such a state, the effective line (variable region) of the decorative design is located in the upper region 2141a. Next, FIG. 21B shows a state of the effect display device 2140 in the stage 2. As shown in the figure, in this stage, the accessory 2143 appears from the top of the effect display device 2140 and is in a state of blocking a part of the drawing display area 2141α (particularly the upper area 2141a). In such a state, the effective line (fluctuation region) of the decorative design is located in the lower region 2141b. As described above, in both stages, whether or not the accessory 2143 has appeared is different from the position of the effective line (variable region) of the decorative design. It should be noted that what kind of control is performed when shifting from one stage to the other stage will be described in detail later. Further, in the best mode, the difference in the effect form is merely a difference in appearance, and there is no difference in the variation time of the selected variation mode, the lottery frequency, the lottery probability to shift to the special game, and the like. However, it may be configured to have a difference internally based on the difference in the production form.

  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 fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols that are 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 outside the game area 120 or the game area, 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). The main control device 1000, the effect display control means 2150 for performing display control related to various effects on the effect display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display device for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest 2140, a prize ball dispensing mechanism provided with a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, and a dispensing unit 216 that dispenses game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with the winning of each prize winning opening. (Set base) 210, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling the payout operation by the payout unit 216, and a game ball (reserved ball) in the upper ball tray 110 are released to the game area 120 one by one. Shooting device 232, launch control board 230 that controls the launch operation of launch device 232, power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. Is provided on the back surface of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to a 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 as to communicate information. Yes. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 has a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game / auxiliary game, and various game information {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Information transmission means for transmitting information related to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information / end signal, hold information, etc.} 1200 and a prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes.

  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.). Based on each random number, random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering each start port during the fluctuation display as a hold ball within the upper limit number, and The symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, the display control means 1150 for controlling the variation of each symbol, and the stop display, and the special symbol starting port 2110 An electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 2112, and a special game control hand for controlling a special game advantageous to the player over the normal game 1170, a determination as to which gaming state the current gaming state is to be transferred to, a specific game control means 1180 for performing a process for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {for example, to the main game Related state (normal game state, specific game state, special game state), state related to auxiliary game (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, various flag on / off status , A game state temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing a game state (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes)} in a special game. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start port entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start port 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance 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, To determine whether or not to acquire a normal symbol winning random number, 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 holding control means 1130 includes a special figure holding means 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted, A normal symbol holding means 1132 for determining whether or not to temporarily store a normal symbol winning random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission is not granted, and holding the random number based on the determination result until the symbol variation permission is granted; have. 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 symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). 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. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

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

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in 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 extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension 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 1911 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 1911 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 changing (a special symbol satisfying a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

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

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral device 2000 is electrically connected to the operation button 5000, the handle 116, and the game ball launch detection device 300 as a part particularly related to the present invention. Among these, in the best mode, it is essential that the operation button 5000 is electrically connected. That is, when the button is operated, an operation signal (input signal) is output. Then, the effect display control means 2150 receives the operation signal and executes the stage transition process as will be described later.

  It should be noted that the electrical connection with the handle 116 and the game ball launch detection device 300 is indispensable in a modification example described later (not necessarily in the best mode). Specifically, in the fourth modification example, since the entry of the game ball into the game area 120 is set as the transition timing from the “non-game state” to the “game state”, the game ball launch detection device 300 is connected. Need to be. In the fifth modified example, since the driving timing of the launching device driving means 200 is the transition timing from the “non-game state” to the “game state”, the handle 116 is connected to the handle rotation angle detection means 116b. Need to be. Furthermore, in the sixth modified example, since it is the transition timing from the “non-game state” to the “game state” that the player holds the handle 116, it is necessary to connect the touch sensor 116 a of the handle 116. is there.

  In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. Hereinafter, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described in detail.

  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. Mouth 2120, special symbol display device 2130 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, notice display suggesting transition to special game, display showing game progress during special game Including an effect display device 2140 that performs display related to the effect, and effect display control means 2150 that controls all display control related to the effect.

  Here, the effect display control means 2150 includes display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side, operation information of the operation buttons 5000 by the player, and game state information (the handle 116 is grasped). Operation information / game state information receiving means 2152 for receiving information on whether or not the launching device is being driven, whether or not a game ball has entered the game area, and the main control device 1000 Display control means 2153 for effect display control in the effect display device 2140 based on the information from the side. 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 operation information / game state information receiving means 2152 further includes operation information / game state information temporary storage means 2152a for temporarily storing the operation information and game state information. The operation signal (information) temporarily stored in the operation information / game state information temporary storage means 2152a is also referred to as needed by various means described later in each process described below, as in the case of the symbol information. The

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decorative symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the graphic display area 2141α of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. Transition is made to the drawing hold information display control means 2153b, which controls all of the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, and two stages having different effects display forms (stage 1 → stage 2, stage 2 → stage 1). A stage transition determination execution means 2153c for determining whether or not to perform the stage transition, and an effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the effect at the time of the effect. Yes.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a is based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and is a device for determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. Based on the information in the flag area of the figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4 described later, the display position of the effective line of the decorative symbol is controlled (the area above the drawing display area 2141α). The drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 for controlling which of 2141a and the lower area 2141b is displayed), and data (various object data, moving image data, audio, etc.) regarding decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations Production related information storage means 2153a for storing all data related to production including data etc. Additionally and a 2. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-1 further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2153a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol. Note that the accessory position information acquisition unit 2153a-3-1 surrounded by a dotted line relates to a modified example and will be described later.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c is a stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-1 that controls the hold control of the stage transition instruction (command) from the player, and the hold release control of the stage shift instruction (command) that is held. Stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2 that controls the game, and the accessory drive control means 2153c-3 for driving the accessory 2143 of the effect display device 2140 up and down at the time of stage transition, etc., and information on stage transition Stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4 for temporary storage. The timer 2153c-2-1 surrounded by a dotted line relates to a modified example and will be described later.

  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 gaming peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display stop and change of normal symbols, and have.

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

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. As shown in FIG. 4, first, at 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 special game content determination random number acquisition processing 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 execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination 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. 5 is a flowchart of a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the general entrance prize 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 information on what number of the holding is made. The process proceeds to (Electric 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. 6 is a flowchart of the electric Chu drive 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 chewing-opening 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 general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general 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 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of short-time games, in the case of normal games). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general figure holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132 a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal figure 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 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the general map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the general map content determination means 1142 in the step 1216 on the general map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, 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 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 in the special figure starting port 2110, and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process 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 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 information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and produces the effect display of the information. It transmits to the control means 2150 side, and shifts to the next process {special symbol display process (+ specific game end determination process) in step 1400}. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process {special symbol display process in step 1400 (+ specific game end determination process)}.

  Next, FIG. 8 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 (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table, and proceeds to step 1414.

  Next, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1141 reads out 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. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each set lottery table and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number). Based on the game content determination random numbers (for example, the winning random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. In step 1417, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the game control means 1100 turns on the winning flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current game state in the effect display control means 2150. To the side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, 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 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the effect display control unit 2150 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 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 unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control unit 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, 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. 10 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination 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 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 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 1606 and step 1608, the special game executing means 1172 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 1604, 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 1172 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 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 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 1623 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 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 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 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the effect display control means 2150 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the effect display control unit 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 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the probability variation or not, that is, referring to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 is per probability fluctuation. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, respectively, and performs the next processing (the prize ball in step 1800). (Dispensing process).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time-count counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1800).

  FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. An initialization process is executed at the beginning of power-on, but this is omitted. First, in step 6600, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c executes a stage transition operation process described later. Next, in step 6700, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c executes a stage transition hold release process which will be described later. Next, in step 6800, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c executes stage transition processing to be described later. Next, in step 6900, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b executes a hold display control process 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 6500, the effect display control means 2150 executes the special game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step 6600. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c refers to the operation information / game state information temporary storage means 2152a to determine whether or not an operation signal has been received, that is, the player selects an operation button 5000 (stage transition). Button) has been operated. If YES in step 6602, in step 6604, the stage transition determination execution unit 2153 c refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153 c-4 to determine whether or not the stage transition is in progress. It is determined whether or not the “continuation flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not a game is in progress. Here, “in game” in the best mode refers to a state in which a special game transition lottery is being performed. Specifically, when (1) “symbol content determination flag” is on, (2) This is either when the “symbol changing flag” is on, or (2) when the “hold flag” described later is on (N value is 1 or more). In the case of Yes in step 6606, that is, when the player operates the operation button 5000 during the game, in step 6608, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c is the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. The “stage transition flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (stage transition suspension release process 6700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6606, that is, when the player operates the operation button 5000 at the time of non-game, in step 6610, the stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-1 is the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. The “stage transition suspension flag” in the flag area is turned on, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (stage transition suspension release processing 6700). Note that, also in the case of No in step 6602 and step 6604, the processing shifts to the next processing (stage transition hold release processing 6700).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the stage transition suspension release process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4, and whether or not the “stage transition hold flag” is on, that is, It is determined whether or not the player has operated the operation button 5000 during a non-game or the like. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not a game is in progress. In the case of Yes in Step 6704, that is, when the game is started in the hold state, in Step 6706 and Step 6708, the stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153c-2 is stored in the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. The “stage transition pending flag” in the flag area is turned off and the “stage transition flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (stage transition process 6800). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 6702 and step 6704, the process proceeds to the next process (stage transition process 6800).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the stage transition process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6802, the stage transition determination execution unit 2153c refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4, and whether or not the “stage transition continuation flag” is off, that is, the stage transition is in progress. It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 6802, in step 6804, the stage transition determination execution unit 2153c refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4, and determines whether or not the “stage transition flag” is on. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6804, in step 6806 and step 6808, the stage transition determination execution unit 2153c turns off the “stage transition flag” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4 and “stage transition”. Turn on the continuation flag. Next, in step 6810, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4, whether or not it is currently staying in stage 1, Is determined to be ON. In the case of Yes in Step 6810, that is, when currently staying in the stage 1, in Step 6812, the accessory driving control means 2153c-3 appears and operates the accessory 2143 by driving a motor, for example. . Next, in step 6814, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c determines whether or not the appearance operation of the accessory 2143 has been completed. Here, as a method for determining whether or not the appearance operation of the accessory 2143 and the storage operation described later are completed, an electrical signal is generated when the accessory 2143 completes each operation, and the determination is based on the electrical signal. And the like. In the case of Yes in step 6814, in step 6816, step 6818 and step 6820, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c turns off the “stage 1 flag” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4, and “stage “2 flag” is turned on, and “stage transition continuation flag” is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (pending display control process 6800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6810, that is, if the user is currently staying on stage 2, in step 6824, the accessory drive control means 2153c-3 stores the accessory 2143, for example, by driving a motor. Operate. Next, in step 6826, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c determines whether or not the storing operation of the accessory 2143 has been completed. In the case of Yes in step 6826, in step 6828 and step 6830, the stage transition determination execution means 2153c turns off the “stage 2 flag” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4 and “stage 1”. “Flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to Step 6820.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6802, that is, when the stage is being shifted, in Step 6822, whether or not the stage transition determination execution means 2153c is currently staying in Stage 1, that is, the stage transition related information temporary storage means. With reference to the flag area 2153c-4, it is determined whether or not the “stage 1 flag” is on. If Yes in step 6822, the process proceeds to step 6814, and if No in step 6822, the process proceeds to step 6826.

  In the case of No in step 6804, step 6814, and step 6826, the process proceeds to the next process (hold display control process 6800).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the hold display control process according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. In this description, the maximum value of the number of reserved balls (N value) of the pachinko gaming machine is “4”. First, in step 6902, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b refers to the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1, and determines whether or not the “hold flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “design changing flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in step 6906, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b determines whether or not special drawing start opening prize information (see step 1308 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 6906, in step 6908, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b turns on the “hold flag” in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1. Next, in step 6910, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b adds 1 to the N value (the number of held balls) in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1. Next, in step 6912, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153 b refers to the N value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153 b-1, and the drawing hold display unit 2142 (hold lamp) on the effect display device 2140. ) Are turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6902, in step 6914, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2151a, and receives special drawing start opening prize information from the main side (see step 1308 in FIG. 7). ) Is received. In the case of Yes in step 6914, in step 6916, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b refers to the N value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1, and whether or not the N value is not “4”. That is, it is determined whether or not the N value is the maximum value (in other words, the hold is full). If Yes in step 6916, the process proceeds to step 6910, and if No, the process proceeds to step 6912.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6914, in step 6918, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b refers to the N value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1, and whether or not the N value is “0”. Determine whether. If Yes in step 6918, the process proceeds to step 6912.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6918, in step 6920, the drawing hold information display control means 2153b turns off the “hold flag” in the flag area of the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2153b-1, and The process proceeds to the decoration symbol display content determination process 6100.

  In the case of No in step 6904 and step 6906, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  FIG. 18 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 decorative symbol display control unit 2153a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2153a-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 2153a-1-1, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the display control unit 2153 manages the determination information in the decorative symbol management of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d. Temporarily store in the table. 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 decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol content determination flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display control processing 6200). ). In addition, also when it is No at step 6102, it transfers to the next process (decorative symbol display control process 6200).

  FIG. 19 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 unit 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d, 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 2153a refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and determines whether or not the “symbol content determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns on the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The “design content determination flag” is turned off. Next, in step 6210, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a displays the variable display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Start.

  Next, in step 6240, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b refers to the N value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1, and determines whether or not the N value is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 6240, in step 6242, the drawing hold information display control unit 2153b subtracts “1” from the N value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2153b-1. Next, in step 6244, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4, and determines whether or not the “stage 2 flag” is on, that is, currently in stage 2. Determine if you are staying. In the case of Yes in step 6244, in step 6246, the drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 sets all the effective lines in the lower area 2141b {see FIG. 21B}. Next, in Step 6248, the display control means 2153 forms a second effect display area (back mirror effect display area) on the display {see FIG. 21 (b)}. In the second effect display area, a part of the display is merely changed to the second effect area, and another display does not appear. Then, an accessory 2143 (a square frame with a mirror part cut out) overlaps the display in the second effect area, so that a situation appears as if another display is present in the accessory 2143. Built. Next, in step 6250, the display control unit 2153 sets the background of the stage 2 with reference to the effect related information storage unit 2153a-2 {see FIG. 21B}, and proceeds to step 6230. In this way, the processing (setting) for performing the effect display for stage 2 on the effect display device 2140 is executed by the processing of step 6246 to step 6250. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6244, in step 6252, the drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 sets all effective lines in the upper area 2141a {see FIG. 21A}. Next, in step 6254, the display control means 2153 erases the second effect display area (back mirror effect display area) from the drawing display unit 2141 {see FIG. 21 (a)}. Next, in step 6256, the display control means 2153 sets the background of the stage 1 with reference to the effect related information storage means 2153a-2 {see FIG. 21 (a)}, and proceeds to step 6230. In this way, the processing (setting) for performing the effect display for stage 1 on the effect display device 2140 is executed by the processing of step 6252 to step 6256. In the case of No in step 6240, the process proceeds to step 6244.

  In step 6230, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2151a, and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, in step 6234, the decorative symbol display control means 2153a turns off the “symbol changing flag” in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and performs the next processing (special game display control processing 6500). ).

  In the case of No in Step 6202, the process proceeds to Step 6230, and in the case of No in Step 6204 and Step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special game display control process according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the display control means 2153 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “special gaming flag” is off. In the case of Yes in Step 6502, in Step 6504, the display control means 2153 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 6504, in Step 6506 and Step 6508, the display control means 2153 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and on the effect display device 2140. To display the jackpot start. In step 6510, the display control unit 2153 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 in step 1623. In step 6512, the display control unit 2153 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2151a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, the display control unit 2153 performs jackpot end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 6514. In step 6516, the display control means 2153 turns off the “special gaming flag” in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and proceeds to the next process (stage transition operation process 6600). If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in steps 6504 and 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (stage transition operation process 6600).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 22 and FIG. First, the first half of FIG. 22 shows a case where the operation button 5000 is operated twice during “game”, and the second half of FIG. 22 is a case where the operation button 5000 is operated once during “non-game”. This shows a case where the operation button is operated once during “playing”.

  First, from the first half, when the operation button 5000 is operated during the game (in the case of “ON”), the stage transition flag is set to “ON”. In response to this, the accessory 2143 in the stored state {see FIG. 23 (a)} gradually moves downward {see FIG. 23 (b) and FIG. 23 (c)} and finally appears completely {FIG. 21 (d)}. In the best mode, the active line of the decorative design is configured not to change its position while the accessory 2143 moves downward. Therefore, during the movement of the accessory 2143, as shown in FIG. 23B and FIG. Then, after the accessory 2143 appears completely, the display position of the active line changes from the upper area to the lower area {see FIG. 21 (e)}. As a result, the effective line (fluctuation region) of the decorative design is not shielded by the accessory 2143 at all. Thus, the transition from stage 1 to stage 2 by the operation of the operation button 5000 is completed.

  Next, when the operation button 5000 is operated again during the game, the stage transition flag is turned “ON” again. In response to this, the accessory 2143 in the appearance state {see FIG. 23 (e)} gradually moves upward {see FIG. 23 (f) and FIG. 23 (g)} and is finally completely stored { See FIG. 21 (h)}. Similarly to the above, while the accessory 2143 is moving upward, the position of the effective line of the decorative symbol is not changed. Then, after the accessory 2143 is completely stored, the display position of the effective line is changed from the lower area to the upper area {see FIG. 21A}. This completes the transition from stage 2 to stage 1 by the operation of the operation button 5000.

  Next, the second half will be described. When the operation button 5000 is operated during non-game (in the case of “OFF”), the stage transition suspension flag is set to “ON”. Thus, unlike the first half, the stage transition flag is not immediately turned “ON”, so the stage transition process is not executed at this stage. Thereafter, the stage transition hold flag is set to “OFF” and the stage transition flag is set to “ON” in response to the transition from non-game to game. The subsequent steps are the same as in the first half, and will be omitted.

  According to this best mode, when at least a part of the effective line is shielded by the movement of the movable member, the entire effective line is moved to a position that is not shielded by the movable member. Even if the movable member shields the identification information display section in a variable manner or at a variable timing, the player can immediately grasp the progress and result of the game, and the player's anxiety due to the prolonged period when the game result is unknown In particular, when the stopped identification information sequence is a special game transition determination sequence, the player can immediately prepare for the special game (for example, The effect of replenishing the ball when the ball is out of play is obtained. In particular, when the movable member continues to shield at least a part of the effective line over a plurality of fluctuations, the shielding becomes a problem in a certain fluctuation (specifically, the effective line in the reach mode is shielded). In the case of another variation, it is assumed that the shielding does not become a problem (specifically, when the reach mode is not achieved or when an effective line other than the reach effective mode is shielded). In any case, it is possible to allow the player to grasp the progress and result of the game over all the fluctuations of the plurality of times, regardless of the form of shielding.

  Furthermore, since the entire effective line is moved after the movement of the movable member is completed, the entire effective line is moved as compared with the mode in which the entire effective line is sequentially moved as the movable member moves. Since such a process only needs to be performed once, the control processing load can be reduced.

  Furthermore, when the movable member moves to the position and shields at least a part of the variation area of the identification information, the entire variation area is moved to a position that is not shielded by the movable member. However, the player can immediately grasp the progress of the game regardless of how the game value fluctuates. As a result, the player can be more concentrated on the game.

  Further, when the player gives an input instruction in a non-game state, the position change of the movable member based on the input instruction is suspended, so that a person who does not intend to play a game can If the input means is operated with mischief at the time of `` game '', the position change of the movable member based on the input is not executed, so that the failure of the movable member due to the unnecessary position change can be avoided and the hold When moving from the non-gaming state to the gaming state under the situation being played, the movable member is configured to change the position. When the is operated, there is an effect that the position change of the movable member based on the input is executed.

  Further, since the movable member drive suspension is canceled based on the game ball entering the start port, the movable member drive is executed in conjunction with the start of the identification information change, resulting in an unnatural form. There is an effect that the situation in which the movable member is driven can be avoided.

  Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. First, in the best mode, the moving operation of the accessory 2143 is completed at the stage transition, and then the simple line process of moving the effective line (fluctuation area) of the decorative design is performed. There is a problem that a state in which a part of the effective line is shielded continues until the end. Therefore, the first modified example is a form in which the effective line (variable region) of the decorative symbol is moved in conjunction with the movement of the accessory 2143 in order to solve such a problem.

  First, characteristic means of this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example includes an accessory position information acquisition unit 2153a-3-1 for acquiring the position information of the accessory 2143 in real time. Here, the position information of the accessory 2143 may be acquired, for example, in the form of providing the accessory position monitoring sensor in the effect display device 2140, or information (for example, a drive signal) from the accessory drive control unit 2153c-3. May be calculated and acquired based on the driving time or the like. In this modification example, the position of the effective line 2143 is sequentially grasped, and then the position of the effective line is sequentially changed. (It is configured to change the position of the accessory after grasping the position of the effective line), and further, it may be configured to move in an independent manner (for example, the effective line display position control means for the drawing) And a movement command are simultaneously issued to both the accessory driving control means).

  Next, a decorative symbol display control process 6200 (2), which is one of characteristic processes of this modification, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is a decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine in FIG. Further, most of them are the same as those in FIG. 19, and are different only in that steps 6260 (2) to 6276 (2) exist. Therefore, only the differences will be described. In step 6260 (2), the effective drawing display position control unit 2153a-3 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4, and the “stage transition continuation flag”. Is turned on, that is, whether or not the stage is currently being shifted (the accessory 2143 is moving). If YES in step 6260 (2), in step 6262 (2), the drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4, It is determined whether or not the “position change continuation flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6262 (2), in step 6264 (2), the effective line display position control means 2153a-3 in the drawing changes “effective line position change” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. The “continuation flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next step 6244 (2). It should be noted that the process proceeds to step 6244 (2) also in the case of No in step 6262 (2). Next, in step 6244 (2), the display control unit 2153 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4, and determines whether or not the “stage 1 flag” is on, that is, Determine if you are staying at stage 1. In the case of Yes in step 6244 (2), in step 6246 (2), the drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 lowers the positions of all effective lines in accordance with the current position of the accessory 2143. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6244 (2), that is, when currently staying on stage 2, in step 6252 (2), the effective line display position control means 2153a-3 of drawing 2 Increase the position of all active lines according to the position.

  Then, after the movement of the accessory is completed, the processing after step 6266 (2) is executed. Specifically, if No in step 6260 (2), in step 6266 (2), the drawing effective line display position control means 2153a-3 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the “valid line position change continuation flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6266 (2), in step 6268 (2), the display control unit 2153 refers to the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4, and whether the “stage 2 flag” is on. It is determined whether or not the user is currently staying on stage 2. If YES in step 6268 (2), in step 6270 (2), the effective drawing line display position control means 2153a-3 determines the position of all active lines in the lower area 2141b {see FIG. 21B}. . In step 6248 (2), the display control unit 2153 forms a second effect display area (a rearview mirror effect display area) on the drawing display unit 2141 {see FIG. 21B}. Next, in step 6250 (2), the display control means 2153 sets the background of the stage 2 with reference to the effect related information storage means 2153a-2 {see FIG. 21 (b)}. In step 6276 (2), the effective drawing line display position control unit 2153a-3 turns off the “effective line position change continuation flag” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage unit 2153c-4. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6268 (2), that is, when currently staying on stage 1, in step 6272 (2), the effective line display position control means 2153a-3 is set to all effective lines. Is determined in the upper region 2141a. {See FIG. 21 (a)} Then, in step 6274 (2), the display control means 2153 erases the second effect display area (back mirror effect display area) from the drawing display unit 2141 {FIG. 21 (a). )reference}. Next, in step 6256 (2), the display control means 2153 sets the background of the stage 1 with reference to the effect related information storage means 2153a-2 {see FIG. 21 (a)}, and goes to step 6276 (2). Transition. In the case of No in step 6266 (2), the process proceeds to step 6230 (2).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 25 and FIG. Only differences from the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (FIGS. 22 and 23) will be described.

  First, looking at the time-series changes of the “drawing effective line display position” and the “community” in the timing chart of FIG. I understand that. FIG. 26 shows the situation at this time. As can be seen from the figure, unlike the case of this best mode {FIGS. 23 (b) to (d)} {FIGS. 26 (b) to (d)}, the accessory 2143 is moving. As a result of the movement of the position of the effective line, the situation in which the accessory 2143 partially blocks the effective line (fluctuation region) under any circumstances is avoided.

  According to the present modification example, the entire effective line is configured to move sequentially with the movement of the movable member, so when compared with an aspect in which the entire effective line is moved after being shielded by the movable member, As a result of substantially eliminating the time during which the active line is shielded, the player can always grasp the progress and results of the game, and can concentrate on the game content continuously.

  Next, a second modification example will be described. In this best mode, when the operation button 5000 is operated during non-game or the like and the stage transition is put on hold, the hold state is maintained until the hold release condition is satisfied. However, in this case, if a person who does not play is mischievous and the button is operated during non-games, then if another person starts playing with the game machine, the stage will change immediately after the game starts, This can lead to confusion for the player. Therefore, in this modified example, when the hold state continues for a certain time, the hold is reset. Hereinafter, this modified example will be described in detail.

  First, characteristic means of this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example further includes a timer 2153c-2-1 that counts the holding time. The timer is not particularly limited as long as the time can be measured, and may be an increment counter or a decrement counter.

  Next, a stage transition operation process 6600 (3) and a stage transition hold release process 6700 (3), which are one of characteristic processes of this modification, will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a stage transition operation process and a stage transition hold release process according to the subroutine in FIG. Further, most of them are the same as those in FIGS. 14 and 15 and are different only in that step 6612 (3), step 6710 (3), and step 6712 (3) exist. Therefore, only the differences will be described. First, regarding the stage transition operation processing 6600 (3), after the stage transition suspension flag is turned on in step 6610 (3), the stage transition suspension release determination is executed in step 6612 (3). Means 2153c-2 starts timer 2153c-2-1. Then, regarding the stage transition hold release processing 6700 (3) that is subsequently executed, if No in step 6704 (3) (when the stage transition hold flag is on and the game is not being played), in step 6710 (3) The stage transition hold release determination execution unit 2153c-2 refers to the timer 2153c-2-1 and determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed. If YES in step 6710 (3), in step 6712 (3), the stage transition suspension release determination execution means 2153c-2 “stage transition suspension” in the flag area of the stage transition related information temporary storage means 2153c-4. Turn off the flag.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present modification will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 29 (only differences from the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode). This timing chart consists of a first stage (when a button operation is performed during a game), a middle stage (when a button operation is performed during a non-game), and a second stage (when a button operation is performed during a non-game). . Here, the parts particularly relevant to this modification example are a “stage transition suspension flag” and a “stage transition flag”. Therefore, these items will be mainly described. First, in the middle stage, since the operation button 5000 is operated during non-game, the stage transition suspension flag is set to “ON”. When the time Tα elapses, the stage transition suspension flag is set to “OFF” and the stage transition flag is set to “ON” because the transition from the non-gaming state to the gaming state is made. Thereby, the stage transition (stage 1 → 2) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the subsequent stage, since the operation button 5000 is operated during the non-game, the stage transition suspension flag is set to “ON”. However, since the gaming state remains in the non-gaming state even after the time Tβ (Tβ> Tα) has elapsed, the stage transition suspension flag is set to “OFF” without setting the stage transition flag to “ON”.

  According to this modified example, when the hold state continues for a predetermined time, the hold is erased, so that the subsequent player due to the movable member drive hold based on the mischief of the person who does not intend to play the game It has the effect that it becomes possible to stop the influence on.

  Next, a third modified example will be described. In this best mode, the stage transition is put on hold only when the operation button is operated during “non-game”, and in any situation when the operation button is operated during “game” The stage transition is also executed below. However, for example, in the case where the stage shift is made immediately before the symbol fluctuation stops, a part of the effective line may be shielded by the accessory during the movement of the accessory 2143. In particular, the symbol is fixed. When being displayed, it is not preferable that a part of the confirmation display is temporarily blocked by the accessory although it is temporary. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the third modified example is configured to hold the operation under a predetermined condition even when the operation button is operated during “in game”. Hereinafter, this modified example will be described in detail.

  30 and 31 are flowcharts of the stage transition operation process 6600 (4) and the stage transition hold release process 6700 (4) according to the best mode. This process is a stage transition operation process and a stage transition hold release process according to the subroutine in FIG. Further, most of them are common to FIGS. 14 and 15 and are different only in that step 6607 (4) and step 6705 (4) exist. Therefore, only the difference will be described. First, regarding the stage transition operation process 6600 (4), if Yes in Step 6606 (4) (when the operation button 5000 is operated during the game), in Step 6607 (4), The stage transition determination execution unit 2153c-1 refers to the presentation display related information temporary storage unit 2153d to determine whether or not the stage transition prohibition condition is met. If Yes, the process proceeds to step 6608 (4). In No, it transfers to step 6610 (4). Here, the “stage transition prohibition condition” is not particularly limited. For example, (1) when the predetermined time is cut until the end of the change (the mode transfer process cannot be completed before the change ends) ), (2) When a predetermined effect (for example, a long reach with a story) is being executed in the effect display unit, and it is not preferable to switch the stage at this timing (in terms of ensuring consistency of the effect and processing For reasons). Regarding the stage transition hold release processing 6700 (4), if the result of step 6704 (4) is Yes (when the stage transition hold flag is on and the game is in progress), the stage transition hold is held in step 6705 (4). The cancellation determination execution unit 2153c-1 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d to determine whether or not the stage transition prohibition condition is satisfied. If Yes, the process proceeds to step 6706 (4). In this case, the process proceeds to the next process (stage transition process 6800).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to this modification will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Here, this chart shows the previous stage (when both button operations are performed within the “stage transition effective time”), the middle stage (the first button operation is performed within the “stage transition effective time”, Button operation was performed outside the “stage transition effective time”), the latter stage (the first button operation was performed during “non-game”, and the subsequent button operation was performed within the “stage transition effective time”) Case). Therefore, the “middle stage” showing the characteristic operation of this modification will be described. First, the first button operation in the middle stage is performed during “playing” and “during stage transition valid time”. Therefore, the “stage transition flag” is immediately turned “ON” by the button operation, and the stage transition process is executed. Next, the second button operation in the middle stage is performed “out of stage transition valid time” although it is “in game”. For this reason, the “stage transition flag” is not set to “ON” immediately by the button operation, but the “stage transition hold flag” is set to “ON”, and the process waits until “within stage transition effective time”. Then, in response to the “within stage transition valid time”, the “stage transition pending flag” is set to “OFF”, the “stage transition flag” is set to “ON”, and the stage transition process is executed.

  According to the present modification example, since the position change of the movable member is suspended even when an input is performed during a predetermined period during the change of the identification information, the movable member is used for control reasons. When there is an input instruction from the player during a period in which the position cannot be changed, various harmful effects associated with forcibly moving the movable member can be prevented, and the player's intention can be respected by holding the instruction.

  Next, fourth to sixth modification examples will be described. In this best mode, the stage transition instruction held in the non-game state is configured to be released when entering the special figure starting port 2110. On the other hand, these modified examples are different in the release timing.

  First, in the fourth modified example, when the game ball launch signal is received, the hold is released {see step 6605 (5) in FIG. 33 and step 6703 (5) in FIG. 34}. Specifically, when the game ball launch detection device 300 provided in the game area 120 detects a game ball, the detection signal is output to the effect display control means 2150, and the display control means 2153 that receives the signal receives the detection signal. Processing will be executed.

  According to this modified example, the movable member is configured to change the position when it is confirmed that the game ball has entered the game area, that is, the movable member at an extremely relatively early stage of the gaming state. As a result of the position change, the player's intention can be quickly fulfilled.

  Next, in the fifth modified example, when the launching device is driven, the hold is released {see Step 6605 (6) in FIG. 35 and Step 6703 (6) in FIG. 36}. Specifically, when the player rotates the handle 116 while gripping it, the launching device driving means 200 is driven with the firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. When the handle 116 rotates in this way, the rotation information is output to the effect display control means 2150, and the display control means 2153 that receives the signal executes the processing.

  Next, in the sixth modified example, when the player holds the handle 116, the hold is released {see Step 6605 (7) in FIG. 37 and Step 6703 (7) in FIG. 38}. Specifically, when the player holds the handle 116, the touch sensor 116a of the handle outputs a touch signal to the effect display control means 2150, and the display control means 2153 that receives the signal executes the process. become.

  According to these fifth and sixth modified examples, the position of the movable member is changed when the game ball launching handle for launching the game ball is operated or when the player places a hand on the game ball launching handle. That is, as a result of the position of the movable member changing at an extremely early stage of the gaming state, the player's intention can be achieved at the fastest speed.

  Next, a seventh modified example will be described. In the best mode, when the operation button 5000 is operated again in a situation where the position change of the accessory 2143 is suspended, the operation is ignored. However, there is a problem that the stage transition is executed even when the player no longer desires the stage transition. Therefore, in the present modification example, when the operation button 5000 is operated again in a situation where the position change of the accessory 2143 is suspended, the suspension is erased.

  Therefore, the process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39. When the stage transition button is pressed in step 6602 (8), in step 6603 (8), the stage transition determination execution means 2153c performs stage transition related information. The temporary storage means 2153c-4 is referred to and it is confirmed whether or not the “stage transition suspension flag” is off. If No in step 6603 (8), that is, if the button is operated during stage transition suspension, stage transition suspension release determination execution means 2153c-2 performs stage transition in step 6605 (8). The "stage transition suspension flag" in the related information temporary storage means 2153c-4 is turned off.

  According to this modified example, when the input is performed again in the hold state, the hold is erased, so that the player does not wish to move to the stage without performing unnecessary processing. There is an effect of ending.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of electric Chu drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special game content determination random number acquisition process 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 symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the 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. 10 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. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution 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 gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the stage transition hold releasing process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the stage transition 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 hold display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of stage transition hold release processing on the display control device side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the present invention. FIG. 29 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the stage transition hold release process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 32 is an example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the stage transition hold release process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the stage transition hold releasing process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the present invention. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the stage transition hold releasing process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the stage transition operation process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the present invention.

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116 Handle 120 Game area 1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start port 2120 Big prize opening 2141 Drawing display part 2143 Accompaniment 2153c Stage transition determination execution means 2153a Decorative symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153c-1 Stage transition hold determination execution means 2153c-2 Stage transition hold release determination execution means 2153a-3 Drawing effective line display position control means 2153c-3 Accessory drive control means 5000 Operation button

Claims (4)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An effect display unit for displaying the effect, the identification information being variable display and stop display,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the starting port,
An identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and a stop mode of the identification information based on the random number;
The identification information display control means for displaying the stop mode determined by the identification information display content determination means on the effect display section after the identification information is variably displayed on the effect display section according to the variation mode determined by the identification information display content determination means,
When the stop mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode, special game execution means for executing a special game for changing the variable winning opening from the closed state to the open state;
A movable member for directing whose position can be changed,
An input means capable of inputting operation information by a player's operation ;
An effect movable member drive control means capable of changing the position of the effect movable member based on the input by the player ;
The production movable member drive control means is
When the input is performed in a non-gaming state, the production movable member drive holding means for holding the position change of the production movable member;
Under hold of the position change, if the game ball from a non-gaming state to the starting opening becomes gaming state triggered by that ball entrance, the location of the effect for the movable member to release the driven pending presentation movable member A pachinko gaming machine having a moving member drive hold releasing means for effect to change . Presentation movable member driving holding means, even if the input is performed in a predetermined period of variation in the identification information, to hold the position change of the effect for the movable member, pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein. 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect movable member drive holding means deletes the hold when the hold state continues for a predetermined time. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the production movable member drive holding means erases the hold when the input is performed again in the hold state.

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