JP4986022B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can accurately reflect a player's preference based on past game histories and reflect the preference in game content.

  Several types of pachinko machines that determine game contents based on past game histories have been proposed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, the mode option value increases or decreases according to the number of operations input within a predetermined period (from when the first condition is satisfied to when the second condition is satisfied). The display form of the notice symbol is changed according to the option value {however, the increase / decrease of the option value correlates with the determination result (whether / not)} rather than the number of operations. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine stores the past operation history by the player in the form of a change in the mode option value, and determines the game content (effect content) based on the change in the mode option value. To put it flatly, if the player performs an input operation, the user can see the predetermined effect contents, and if the player does not perform the input operation, the predetermined effect contents cannot be viewed. That is, it is understood that the idea of the technique according to the document is to actively participate in the game by giving the player motivation to perform the input operation.

  Next, the pachinko gaming machine according to Patent Document 2 associates a player's game history data (for example, game time, number of lotteries, and type of generated event) with the player (storage unit (external storage medium, player ID)). And a control process that reflects the history data in the effect process. In other words, the idea of the technology according to the document is based on past game history data, and when the long reach or super reach is not selected, an effect that gives excitement to the player is executed, etc. It is understood that it is to prevent the game from getting bored.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to Patent Document 3 is configured to display a background image corresponding to the current position after the player performs a moving operation using a pointing device and stores the current position. That is, it is understood that the idea of the technique according to the document is to enhance the fun of the game by executing a story-like effect over a plurality of symbol variations.
JP 2006-42946 A JP 2004-298416 A JP-A-2005-323745

  Thus, in any of the above documents, the idea of determining the content of the presentation based on the past game history is disclosed. However, the “mode option value” reflecting the game history in Patent Document 1 basically has a correlation with the determination result (whether or not) and does not reflect the preference of the player. In addition, the “game history data” reflecting the game history in Patent Document 2 is the game time, the number of lotteries, etc., which are not related to the player's intention, and does not reflect the player's preference. . Furthermore, the “current position data” reflecting the game history in Patent Document 3 is merely mere position information and does not reflect the preference of the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved by extracting the player's preference from the past game history and reflecting the preference in the game content. .

  The present invention (1)
  A starting opening where game balls can enter,
  An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
  An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
  A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
  An effect control unit that controls display control of the effect displayed in the effect display unit;
  Operation means that can be operated by the player and
Have
  The main control unit
  Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
  Based on the random number, a means for determining the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information, which is stopped when the non-special game state is shifted to the special game state advantageous to the player as compared with the non-special game state. Identification information display content determination means for assigning a predetermined mode as identification information;
  In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for displaying the stop identification information after the identification information display section variably displays the identification information,
  Special game execution control means for shifting from the non-special game state to the special game state when the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner in the identification information display unit;
Have
  The production control unit
  Based on the variation mode of the identification information determined on the main control unit side and the stop identification information, the synchronous display of the effect display unit displayed in the form synchronized with the variation display and stop display of the identification information on the main control unit side Production content determination means for determining the content,
  In accordance with the content of the synchronized effect determined by the effect content determining means, the effect display control means for displaying the synchronized effect on the effect display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation display and stop display of the identification information on the main control unit side
Have
  Production display control means,
  In a situation where there are multiple characters,
  When a character is designated based on the operation of the operation means by the player, a character designation number information management means for storing the designated number for each character;
  A means for determining a character image or a moving image to be displayed during execution of a synchronized effect based on the order of the designated number of characters derived from the designated character number stored in the designated character number information management means, When determining the character image or moving image displayed during the performance, if the stop identification information determined by the identification information display content determination means is in the predetermined mode, it is determined by the identification information display content determination means. Compared with the case where the stop identification information is not the predetermined mode, the character display content determination means that can select the character image or moving image with the first character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means with higher probability When
This is a pachinko gaming machine having

According to the present invention (2), the character designation number information management means resets the character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means when a predetermined condition is satisfied , the pachinko game according to the invention (1) Machine.

  In the present invention (3), the character designation number information management means sets the order of the character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means after the predetermined number of fluctuations of the identification information after the reset has elapsed. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (2), which resets the designated number of characters stored in the designated character number information management means when there is a change.

  In the present invention (4), the character designation number information management means
  Character designated number storage area for storing character designated number,
  A character designation number rank storage area for storing the rank of the character designation number, derived from the character designation number recorded in the character designation number storage area;
In addition,
  The character designation number information management means maintains the order of the character designation number stored in the character designation number rank storage area even when resetting the character designation number stored in the character designation number storage area.
  The character designation number information management means updates the rank of the character designation number stored in the character designation number rank storage area based on the character designation number stored in the character designation number storage area after the reset,
  The character display content determining means is configured to be able to determine a character image or a moving image displayed during execution of the synchronization effect based on the order of the character designated number stored in the character designated number of times order storage area. This is a pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (3).

  Here, the meaning of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. The “parameter” is not particularly limited as long as it is a parameter that can be designated or selected by the player with his / her own intention, and examples thereof include a character. “Based on“ determining game content based on the number of parameter designations ”means, for example, when determining game content according to the number of parameter designations {for example, every time a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is selected, When the related game content is determined}, when determining the game content according to the order of parameter designation times {for example, when the special game transition reliability increases, the game content related to the higher-ranked parameter is determined} All cases where the game content is determined in consideration of the designated number of parameters in some way are included. “The higher the degree of expectation, the higher the selection of game content related to the parameters” and “The higher the degree of expectation, the higher the order of character images or moving images”. (For example, high expectation → high rank, expectation medium → medium rank, expectation low → low rank), but also partially corresponding, for example, high expectation only high rank This includes the case where the parameter (or character image / moving image) is selected. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses not only winnings in which a winning ball is paid out but also anything that can cause some profit to the player, and includes so-called “through chuckers” and winning holes. “Direction” refers to display content that enhances the fun of the game, for example, moving or stopping symbols, notices, moving images such as animation and live action, still images such as pictures, pictures, characters, or combinations thereof Can be mentioned. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can flow in or can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. “Winning” is a concept related to award ball payout. “Random number for determining game content” refers to a random number directly or indirectly related to game content determination. Here, the “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (a lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, the game result. The so-called “basic random number” to be given, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, determining the stop symbol “Symbol determined random number” to be performed, “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Based on random numbers” means not only when the contents of the presentation (for example, fluctuation contents of the identification information and stop identification information) are determined directly from the random numbers, but also indirectly from matters determined directly from the random numbers. (For example, when determining a stop symbol directly from a random number and determining the contents of change from the stop symbol, determining a special symbol directly from a random number, and determining a decorative symbol from the special symbol, In the case of determining whether or not to give a notice based on the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information). The “game content” refers to, for example, the variation mode or stop mode of the identification information, the presence / absence of the notice, the content thereof, and the like. Here, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and can include, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, etc. (for example, decorative symbols, special symbols, blank symbols). .

According to the present invention ( 1 ), a plurality of characters that can be specified by the player are set, and the specified number of times of the plurality of characters is counted and stored for each character. There is an effect that a player's relative preference can be easily grasped only by comparison. Furthermore, according to the present invention ( 1 ), the game content is determined based on the designated number of times of the character, so that the interest of the game is reflected by reflecting the player's preference in the game content. The effect that it becomes possible to raise is also show | played.

According to the present invention (1), which is configured to determine a game content based on the key Yarakuta specified number of order, it can reflect the relative superiority or inferiority among character regarding preferences of the player to the game content Has the effect of becoming.

According to the present invention (1), the higher the transition expectation to special game, which is configured to select the character image, a moving image of a high rank, high rank character images, moving images displayed In the case of being played, there is an effect that it is possible to make the player have a high expectation for the special game as well as the pleasure of only the display.

According to the present invention (2), since when satisfying the Jo Tokoro condition is configured such that the character specified number of times is reset, for example, such as when the player has changed, the previous character specified number as Even when a situation in which it is not preferable to determine the game content with reference to the situation is reached, the situation can be avoided or eliminated at an early stage.

According to the present invention (3), key since Yarakuta character designated number when ranking the had variations of specified number is configured to be reset, preferences for a new player of the previous player therewith The closer the approximation, the more difficult it is to reset the specified number of characters, so that unnecessary reset processing can be avoided, while the newer player's preference is different from the previous player's preference, the number of specified characters is reset. As a result, the reset process is executed early.

According to the present invention (4), to reset the key Yarakuta specified number, the order data of the character designated number before the reset is configured to maintain, it occurs when if not so configured, By resetting the designated number of characters, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent an adverse effect in determining the game contents that accompanies the rank temporarily.

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

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs 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 drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content, and the effect display for displaying effects that enhance the game's interest Prize ball payout comprising a device 2140, a prize ball tank 212, a prize ball rail 214, and a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110 in accordance with a prize at each prize opening. A mechanism (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 launched into 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, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

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

  Next, the 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 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 is based on the display information receiving means 2151 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side, and the effect display effect on the effect display device 2140. Display control means 2153 for performing display control. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

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

  Next, the operation information receiving unit 2152 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2152a for temporarily storing an operation signal from the operation button 5000. Note that the operation signal (information) temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2152a is also referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below, as in the case of the symbol information.

  Next, the display control means 2153 includes decoration symbol display control means 2153a for controlling the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2141 of the effect display device 2140, and the drawing display suspension of the effect display device 2140. The drawing hold information display control means 2153b that controls all the control related to the display processing of the hold information on the display unit 2142, the notice display control means 2153c that controls the display control related to the notice on the effect display device 2140, and the effect At the same time, presentation display related information temporary storage means 2153d for temporarily storing information related to the presentation, mode control means 2153e for controlling switching between manual mode and auto mode, and player's preference for each of a plurality of characters Confirmation / management / executor who manages confirmation of data, data management, and performance execution based on the preference And a 2153f.

  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. The figure display content determination means 2153a-1 and a drawing change mode storage for storing all data related to effects including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to decorative symbols and decorative symbol variations. And means 2153a-2. 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.

  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 notice display control means 2153c and the notice display enable / disable judging means 2153c-1 for judging whether or not the condition for displaying the notice is satisfied, and the notice object image storage storing the notice object image data. And means 2153c-2. Here, the notice display availability determination unit 2153c-1 further includes a notice display availability determination reference table 2153c-1-1 that is referred to when determining the availability of the notice display or determining the contents of the notice display.

  Next, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f is referred to when a predetermined number (3) of characters are randomly selected from a plurality (6) of characters for each variation of the decoration pattern in the manual mode. Character selection lottery table 2153f-1, a timer 2153f-2 for managing a time during which one character can be designated from a predetermined number (three) of characters randomly selected by the player, and variation of decoration pattern The appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3, which is referred to when drawing characters to appear in the form (character-related production) and the notice content (character-based notice), and the number of times and rank (rank) of the character specified for each character. Favorability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 for management. FIG. 22 shows an example of the contents stored in the character selection lottery table 2153f-1, the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3, and the preference-related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. It will be described in detail in the explanation column.

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

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. 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 of 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 reduction 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).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 13 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6300, the effect display control means 2150 executes a mode setting 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 6400, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the effect display control means 2150 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 6600, the effect display control means 2150 executes a notice display control process described later. Next, in step 6700, effect display control means 2150 executes a character selection effect display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6800, the effect display control means 2150 executes character preference control processing described later. In step 6500, the effect display control unit 2150 executes the special game display control process and repeats the process of returning to step 6300. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the mode setting process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the mode control means 2153e 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 6302, in step 6304, the mode control unit 2153e refers to the operation information temporary storage unit 2152a and determines whether or not there has been a button operation related to the mode change. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306, the mode control means 2153e determines whether or not the button operation is manual mode selection. In the case of Yes in step 6306, in step 6308 and step 6310, the mode control means 2153e accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, turns on the manual mode flag, and turns off the auto mode flag. 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 6306, in Step 6312 and Step 6314, the mode control means 2153e accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, turns on the auto mode flag, and sets the manual mode flag. Turn off and proceed to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process 6100). In the case of No in step 6302 and step 6304, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display content determination process 6100).

  FIG. 15 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, at step 6110, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and whether or not the variation mode determined at step 6104 is the character appearance effect. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6110, in step 6112, the favorability confirmation / management / execution means 2153f acquires a random number for lottery and refers to the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 based on the random number. The character appearing in the character appearance effect is determined. Then, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f sets information related to the character to appear in the decorative symbol management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d (for example, in the case of a character appearance effect to be described later). Set the characters that appear, and in the case of the character step-up production described later, set the characters that appear together with their order).

  Here, an example of the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 is shown in FIGS. The appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 includes a decorative symbol variation mode determination lottery table {FIG. 22 (1)} and a notice content determination table {FIG. 22 (2)}. Here, as the decorative symbol variation mode determination lottery table, the character appearance effect content determination table (for lost time, for winning time) illustrated in the upper part of FIG. 22 (1), and FIG. It is composed of a character step-up effect content determination lottery table (for lost time, for winning time) exemplified in the lower part. Hereinafter, the lottery table for determining the decorative pattern variation mode will be described in order. First, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 22 (1), the character appearance effect related to the character appearance effect content determination table is an effect in which the character is incorporated in the variation pattern of the decoration pattern (the variation of the decoration symbol is Assisting effect) (see FIG. 27). Here, the character appearance effect content determination table is configured such that the higher the expectation level of the jackpot, the higher the character temporarily stored in the preference-related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 described later is selected. ing. Next, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 22 (1), the character step-up effect related to the character step-up effect content determination table is also an effect in which a character is incorporated in the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, like the character appearance effect. (Effect in which the character assists the variation of the decorative design) (see FIG. 26). Here, the character step-up effect content determination table is configured such that as the jackpot expectation increases, the character temporarily stored in the favorable-temporary temporary storage means described later appears up to the higher character. It should be noted that the character notice content determination table will be described in the column of the notice content determination process 6400 described later.

  Returning to the flowchart again, after the above process is completed, 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. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (notice content determination process 6400). In the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process (notice content determination process 6400), and in the case of No in step 6110, the process proceeds to step 6106.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the notice content determination process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the notice display availability determination unit 2153c-1 determines whether or not the “design content determination flag” in the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d is on. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the advance notice availability determination unit 2153c-1 determines whether or not the “prediction availability determination flag” in the advance management table of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2153d is off. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6404, in step 6406, the notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 acquires a lottery random number for notice. Next, at step 6408, the notice display availability determination means 2153c-1 determines whether or not the notice is available by referring to the notice display availability determination reference table 2153c-1-1. The contents are determined, and these pieces of information are set in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6410, the notice display control means 2153c refers to the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the notice is determined in step 6408. In the case of Yes in step 6410, in step 6412, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “notice determination flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6414, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the notice determined in step 6408 is a character appearance notice. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6414, in step 6416, the favorability confirmation / management / execution means 2153f acquires a random number for lottery and refers to the appearance character determination lottery table 2153f-3 based on the random number. The character appearing in the character appearance notice is determined in the notice. Then, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f sets information on the appearing character in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d.

  Here, FIG. 22 (2) shows an example of a character notice content determination table. Here, the related character notice related to the table is an effect in which the characters appear in groups while the decorative symbols are changing, as shown in FIG. Here, this character notice content determination table is configured such that the higher the expectation degree of the jackpot, the higher the character temporarily stored in the preference-related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 described later is selected. Yes.

  Returning to the flowchart again, after the above processing is completed, in step 6418, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “notice availability determination flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. The process proceeds to (decorated symbol display control process 6200). In addition, also when it is No at step 6402 and step 6404, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process 6200). Further, if No in Step 6410 and Step 6414, the process proceeds to Step 6418.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control 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.

  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. 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 proceeds to the next process (notice display control process 6600). Transition.

  If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6230. If NO in step 6204 and step 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (preliminary display control process 6600).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the notice display control process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the “design changing flag” in the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is on. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the “notice display flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is off. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the “notice availability determination flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is on. In the case of Yes in step 6606, in step 6608, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “notice availability determination flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Next, in step 6610, the notice display control means 2153c determines whether or not the “notice decision flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is on. In the case of Yes in step 6610, in step 6612 and step 6614, the notice display control means 2153c turns on the “notice display flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and “notice decision flag”. Turn off. In step 6616, the notice display control means 2153c executes the notice display set in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d on the effect display device 2140, and performs the next process (character selection effect display). Control processing 6700) is entered.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, that is, when the symbol has not changed, in step 6618, the notice display control means 2153c sets the “preview display flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d. Determine whether it is on. In the case of Yes in step 6618, in step 6620, the notice display control means 2153c turns off the “notice display flag” in the notice management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d and performs the next processing (character selection effect display control). Move to processing 6700). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 6618, the process proceeds to the next process (character selection effect display control process 6700). In the case of No in step 6604, step 6606, and step 6610, the process proceeds to the next process (character selection effect display control process 6700).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the character selection effect display control process, which is one of the characteristic processes of the present invention, related to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in step 6702, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f determines whether or not the “design changing flag” in the decorative design management table of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d is off. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution unit 2153f refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage unit 2153f-4 and determines whether or not the “character selection flag” is off. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2153d, and determines whether or not the “manual mode flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6706, in step 6708, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and whether the “character selection continuation flag” is off. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6708, in step 6710, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f turns on the “character selection continuation flag” in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. Next, in step 6712, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f acquires a random number for lottery and refers to the lottery table for character selection 2153f-1 to play a game from all characters based on the random number. Randomly select a character to be selected.

Here, FIG. 22 (4) shows an example of the character selection lottery table 2153f-1. In this example, there are six types of characters, and each time, three types are randomly picked up from these six types, and the player is configured to select one type from these three types of characters. Here, there are ₆ C ₃ = 20 patterns for selecting 3 types from 6 types, and these 20 types are selected with an equal probability (1/20), as is clear from FIG. 22 (4). It is configured to be. Therefore, although three types are picked up randomly in each time unit, in the long term, as shown in FIG. 24, for example, the selection frequency of six types of characters (frequency at which the gaming machine randomly selects characters) is approximately It becomes equal (converges to probability).

  Returning again to the flowchart of FIG. 19, after three types of characters are randomly selected at step 6712, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f starts the timer 2153f-2 at step 6714. Next, in step 6716, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f displays a display prompting the player to select a favorite character from the characters (characters selected in step 6712). This is done (see FIG. 23). Next, in step 6718, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2152a, and determines whether or not there has been a button operation from the player to the effect that one of the characters has been selected. To do. In the case of Yes in step 6718, in step 6720, the effect display control means 2150 changes the display so that only the character designated by the cursor becomes brighter, and displays the lines related to the character (see FIG. 25). Next, in step 6722 and step 6724, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f turns off the “character selection continuation flag” in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 and “character selection”. The flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (character preference control process 6800).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6702, that is, when the symbol is not changing, in step 6730, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f selects “character selection” in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. It is determined whether or not the “flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6730, in step 6732, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f turns off the “character selection flag” in the flag area of the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the character preference control process 6800).

  In the case of No in step 6718, that is, when there is no button operation, in step 6726, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the timer 2153f-2 and determines whether or not the time is up. If Yes in step 6726, the process proceeds to step 6722.

  In the case of No in step 6706, that is, in the auto mode, in step 6728, the display control means 2153 selects one character by lottery and displays a line of the character on the effect display device 2140. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (character preference control process 6800).

  If NO in step 6704, step 6726, and step 6730, the process proceeds to the next process (character preference control process 6800). If NO in step 6708, the process proceeds to step 6718.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of character preference control processing, which is one of characteristic processing of the present invention, according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. First, in step 6802, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f determines whether or not one character has been selected by the player within the effective time under the manual mode. In the case of Yes in step 6802, in step 6704, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f increments the designated number of the character in the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 by “1”. Next, in step 6806, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, compares the designated times of all characters, and updates the rank (rank). . Next, in step 6808, the favourite confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the likability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 again, and has the character rank (rank) been changed based on the current count-up process? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6808, in step 6810, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f determines whether or not a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) has elapsed since the previous zero clear. Note that this processing is executed in order to avoid inconvenience caused by clearing to zero, which will be described in detail later. In the case of Yes in step 6810, in step 6812, the favorableness confirmation / management / execution means 2153f clears the number of character designations in the favorableness related information temporary storage means 2153f-4 to the next processing (in special game) The process proceeds to display control processing 6500). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 6802, step 6808, and step 6810, the processing shifts to the next processing (special game display control processing 6500).

  Here, FIG. 22 (3) shows an example of the stored contents of the likability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4. The means temporarily stores (1) the number of times designated by the player and (2) the current rank (rank) for each of the six types of characters (A to F). As for the rank, in this example, when the designated number is the same, the rank of the character that has reached the designated number is ranked higher. Also, under special circumstances as described below (within a predetermined number of times after the designated number is reset), the designated number may not necessarily be reflected in the ranking. In any case, how to rank is not a point of the present invention, and the ranking may be executed in any form.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game 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. Next, in step 6518, the favourite confirmation / management / execution means 2153f refers to the likability related information temporary storage means 2153f-4, grasps the character that is currently ranked first, and displays it on the effect display device 2140. Then, an image or a moving image related to the character is displayed, and music corresponding to the character is output from the speaker 114. Further, in step 6510, the display control means 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 (mode setting process 6300). If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in step 6504 and step 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (mode setting process 6300).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a general game flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1. When the player twists the handle clockwise, the game ball is released into the game area. The released game ball falls downward while repeatedly colliding with obstacles such as nails and windmills. When the game ball enters the special symbol start port 2110, the special symbol starts to fluctuate on the special symbol display unit 2131 in the special symbol display device 2130, while the drawing display unit 2141 in the effect display device 2140. Above, the decorative symbol is synchronized with the special symbol and starts to change. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the special symbol and the decorative symbol that have changed are stopped simultaneously. At this time, when these stop symbols are in a specific mode (for example, “777”), a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 2120 that is closed during the normal game is opened under a predetermined condition.

  Next, a character selection flow (manual mode) related to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, when the decorative symbols start changing on the drawing display unit 2141 in the effect display device 2140, six types of characters are displayed at the bottom of the drawing display unit 2141 as shown in FIG. At this time, of the 6 types of characters, only 3 types of characters (characters B, E, and F) are displayed brightly (these are character groups that can be selected by the player), and the remaining 3 types of characters (character A, character A, C and D) are darkly displayed (these are character groups that the player cannot select). A designated object (finger object) that repeatedly moves in the left-right direction is variably displayed along with a message “Please press at your favorite character” above the six types of characters.

  Here, the selection of the three types of characters from the six types of characters is executed at random as described in the explanation column of FIG. An example is shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a history list of the selected character over the past 100 times. Thus, in this example, at the 100th time point, the number of selections of all characters is within the range of 50 ± 5 times. Note that the number of selections of all characters converges to the same degree statistically as the number of times increases further than 100 times. In this way, even if the number of times a character is selected (the number of times a random character is selected by a gaming machine) is not managed, as the number increases, the number of times that all characters are selected becomes statistically comparable. , Control burden related to management is reduced. In addition, since the number of selections of all characters is the same, the number of times specified by the player of each character immediately corresponds to the favorite degree of the player's character.

  Returning to FIG. 23 again, when the designated object (finger object) arrives at the position of the desired character within a predetermined time (for example, within 5 seconds from the start of the decorative symbol variation), the player operates the operation button with good timing. When 5000 is pressed, the selection of the character is confirmed. Then, as shown in FIG. 25, all the characters that were not selected (characters A, C, and D that could not be selected, and characters B and F that were not selected this time) all appear dark. Only the selected character (character E) is displayed brightly, and a message from the character is displayed. The content of this message is preferably different for each character from the viewpoint of giving each character individuality. This message can also correspond to the expected degree of jackpot. For example, in the situation where the jackpot is determined internally, the message “Large hit!” Is displayed or the reliability level is set internally. In a situation where it is determined to display a high fluctuation mode (for example, super reach), a message “Intense heat!” Is displayed.

  Next, a case will be described in which the player continues to execute the character designating operation for medium and long periods. As described in detail in the item of control processing, when the player designates a character, the designated number is stored for each character. For example, FIG. 22 (3) shows the designated number for each character over the past 100 times (stored data in the character designated number management means). At the time shown in the figure, the first place of the designated number of times is the character E, which is 24 times different from the second place character F. This order is an important parameter for determining the decorative pattern variation mode, the jackpot or reach variation mode notice, the effect during the jackpot, and the like. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, in a variation mode (step-up reach) with a decorative symbol, characters appear in order from the lowest (sixth) according to the current ranking during the variation of the decorative symbol (step 6). Upreach). At this time, in this best mode, when the big hit reliability of the variation mode is low, the step-up is configured not to reach the last (first place), and the higher the big hit reliability, the more last (1 It is configured so that it can be easily stepped up to the position. It should be noted that through this step-up reach, the player can grasp the rank of the current character designation count to some extent.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27, in a variation mode (favorite character reach) with a decorative pattern, during the variation of the decorative pattern, if the jackpot reliability is low, a character with a lower rank is easily selected, and the jackpot trust When the degree is high, a character having a high rank is easily selected. Through the favorite character reach, the player can enjoy not only the joy that the favorite character has appeared but also the joy (expectation) that accompanies it with high jackpot reliability.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the decoration symbol is displayed, a notice (character group notice) reflecting the jackpot reliability or the like of the change mode is displayed. Here, in this best mode, when the big hit reliability of the variation mode is low, a character with a low rank is easily selected, and when the big hit reliability is high, a character with a high rank is easily selected. Yes. Through the favorite character reach, the player can enjoy not only the joy that the favorite character has appeared but also the joy (expectation) that accompanies it with high jackpot reliability.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29, in the special game, the character having the first rank is displayed. As a result, the player can spend the moment of a special game with the display of his favorite character. Further, the player recognizes the currently ranked first character by looking at the special game display.

  It should be noted that, at any other timing, for example, in a specific game (for example, a time-saving game) after the end of the special game, character display based on the designated order (for example, character display with the first rank + character display) (Corresponding music output) may be executed.

  As described above, the various effects determined based on the current ranking (decoration pattern decoration, notice of jackpot and reach fluctuation, etc., effects during jackpot) have been described. The change in the rank of the designated number of characters due to the operation result of the button 5000 will be described. First, at the time shown in FIG. 30 (1), the designated number of characters E is overwhelmingly higher than other characters. That is, the current player's favorite character is E. In such a situation, it is assumed that the character D is changed to another player who is a favorite.

  After changing the player, the new player selects the character D when the decorative design changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (2), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 9). Note that the number of characters B and the number of characters D is the same at this time, but in this example, the order is not changed when the numbers are the same. However, when the number becomes the same, these characters may be ranked in the same order, or the order of the characters that have become the same number later may be increased.

  Next, the new player selects the character D again when the next decoration symbol changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (3-1), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 10). As a result, since the designated number of characters D is larger than the designated number of characters B, the order of character D is changed from “6th” to “5th” as shown in FIG. 30 (3-2). On the other hand, the order of character B goes down from “5th” to “6th”. As a result of the change in the character order as described above, as shown in FIG. 30 (3-3), the character order data is cleared to zero while maintaining the character order data.

  Under such circumstances, the new player selects character D again when the next decorative symbol changes. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (4-1), the designated number of characters D is incremented by 1 (designated number = 1). Here, since the designated number of characters other than the character D is “0”, the rank of the character D is “1st” as shown in FIG. In this example, the order of other characters with the specified number of times is set to be lowered from the previous order (up to the previous time, the first character E is second, the previous second character F is third) ,...) Is not limited to this. For example, the ranking may be simply performed based on the designated number of times (for example, in the situation of FIG. 30 (4-2), all except character D are 2). Place}.

  Note that when the designated number is cleared to zero triggered by a change in rank, the rank change is likely to occur immediately after the zero is cleared. For example, after the character A is designated after FIG. 30 (4-2), the order of the character A is changed from “5th” to “2nd”. Even in such a case, if the specified number of times is cleared on the assumption that the ranking has changed, there is a possibility that a stable ranking cannot be achieved indefinitely. Therefore, in this example, the number of designated times is not cleared to zero even if there is a change in rank until a predetermined number of times (for example, 20) is counted up after the change in rank. If comprised in this way, as shown to FIG. 30 (5), a somewhat stable order | rank is constructed | assembled.

  According to this best mode, a plurality of characters that can be specified by the player are set, and the number of times specified by the plurality of characters is counted and stored for each character, so that the count values are compared. It is possible to easily grasp the player's relative preference. Furthermore, according to this best mode, the game content is determined based on the designated number of times of the character. Therefore, the interest of the game is enhanced by reflecting the player's preference in the game content. There is also an effect that it becomes possible.

  Furthermore, since the game content is determined based on the ranking of the designated number of characters, there is an effect that it is possible to reflect the relative superiority between characters regarding the player's preference in the game content.

  Furthermore, the higher the expected level of transition to special games, the higher the order of the character images / moving images is selected. Therefore, when a higher-order character image / moving image is displayed, the In addition to the joy of display alone, the player can have a high level of expectation for the special game as well as an accompanying effect.

  Furthermore, since the designated number of characters is reset when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game content is determined by referring to the past designated number of characters as it is, for example, when the player changes. Even when a situation is undesirable, it is possible to avoid or quickly resolve the situation.

  Furthermore, since the character designation count is reset when there is a change in the ranking of the character designation count, the new player's preference is closer to that of the previous player. As a result of the difficulty in resetting the specified number of times, wasteful reset processing can be avoided. The effect that is executed.

  Furthermore, when resetting the number of times of character designation, it is configured to maintain the rank data of the number of times of character designation before the reset, so by resetting the number of times of character designation that occurs if it is not configured as such There is an effect that it is possible to prevent an adverse effect in determining the game contents due to the temporary change of the order.

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 mode setting processing 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 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. 16 is a flowchart of notice content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the notice display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the character selection effect 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 character preference control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is an example of a decorative pattern variation mode determination lottery table, notice content determination table, preference-related information temporary storage means, and a character selection lottery table 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 an example of a history list of selected characters in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode 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 best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 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. 28 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. 29 is an example of a screen displayed on the equipment display section in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is an example of a favorable sensitivity related information temporary storage means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention.

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1121 Special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1172 Special game execution means 2110 Special figure start opening 2120 Large prize opening 2141 Drawing display unit 2153a Decoration symbol display control means 2153a-1 Drawing display content determination means 2153f Favorability confirmation / management / execution Means 2153f-4 Favorability related information temporary storage means 5000 Operation button

Claims (4)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
An effect display section capable of displaying the effect;
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control unit that controls display control of the effect displayed in the effect display unit;
Operation means that can be operated by the player and
Have
The main control unit
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining the content of the game based on the game ball entering the starting port;
Based on the random number, a means for determining the variation mode of the identification information and the stop identification information, which is stopped when the non-special game state is shifted to the special game state advantageous to the player as compared with the non-special game state. Identification information display content determination means for assigning a predetermined mode as identification information;
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for displaying the stop identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display section,
Special game execution control means for shifting from the non-special game state to the special game state when the identification information is stopped in a predetermined manner in the identification information display unit;
Have
The production control unit
Based on the variation mode of the identification information determined on the main control unit side and the stop identification information, the synchronous display to be displayed on the production display unit in a form synchronized with the variation display and stop display of the identification information on the main control unit side Production content determination means for determining the content,
In accordance with the content of the synchronized effect determined by the effect content determining means, the effect display control means for displaying the synchronized effect on the effect display unit in a form synchronized with the fluctuation display and stop display of the identification information on the main control unit side
Have
Production display control means,
In a situation where there are multiple characters,
When a character is designated based on the operation of the operation means by the player, a character designation number information management means for storing the designated number for each character ;
A means for determining a character image or a moving image to be displayed during execution of a synchronized effect based on the order of the designated number of characters derived from the designated character number stored in the designated character number information management means, When determining the character image or moving image displayed during the performance, if the stop identification information determined by the identification information display content determination means is in the predetermined mode, it is determined by the identification information display content determination means. Compared with the case where the stop identification information is not the predetermined mode, the character display content determination means that can select the character image or moving image with the first character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means with higher probability And a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the character designation number information management means resets the character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means when a predetermined condition is satisfied . The character designation number information management means, when the number of fluctuations of the identification information after the reset has passed a predetermined number of times, when the rank of the character designation number stored in the character designation number information management means has changed, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the designated number of characters stored in the designated character number information management means is reset .   Character number of times information management means
  Character designated number storage area for storing character designated number,
  A character designation number rank storage area for storing the rank of the character designation number, derived from the character designation number recorded in the character designation number storage area;
In addition,
  The character designation number information management means maintains the order of the character designation number stored in the character designation number rank storage area even when resetting the character designation number stored in the character designation number storage area.
  The character designation number information management means updates the rank of the character designation number stored in the character designation number rank storage area based on the character designation number stored in the character designation number storage area after the reset,
  The character display content determination means is configured to be able to determine a character image or a moving image displayed during execution of the synchronization effect based on the order of the character designated number stored in the character designated number of times order storage area. Item 3. A pachinko gaming machine according to item 3.

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