JP2002239154A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase interest in a game by allowing sequential rendering for developing a story over plural times of variable displays. SOLUTION: This pachinko machine is provided with an independent rendering pattern table 71 storing an independent rendering pattern representing an independent rendering as a rendering concluded during one variable display, a continuous rendering pattern table 72 storing a continuous rendering pattern representing a continuous rendering as a rendering continuing over several times of variable displays, a continues rendering determining means 42 determining whether the continues rendering is started or not from the corresponding variable display when the continuous rendering is not carried out currently, and a rendering pattern selecting means 44 selecting a rendering pattern. The rendering pattern selecting means 44 selects the rendering pattern from the continuous rendering pattern table 72 when the continuous rendering means is executed currently or when the continuous rendering is started, and selects the rendering pattern from the independent rendering pattern table 71 when the continuous rending is not started.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine for displaying a special symbol relating to the presence or absence of a jackpot game, and in particular, an effect indicating the possibility of a jackpot game being generated with the display. Related to a certain ball game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a ball-and-ball game machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a so-called "big hit game" in which it is highly likely that a great profit is provided to a player as compared with a normal game is generated. Normal. There are various predetermined conditions, but the most common one is when a symbol displayed on a liquid crystal screen or the like starts to fluctuate when a prize is received at a predetermined starting port and stops when the symbol stops. In the case where a predetermined symbol is displayed, the big hit game occurs. Symbols that stop after this change are called special symbols. The special symbol is usually composed of a three-digit number or the like, and is sequentially stopped for each digit to enhance the interest in the occurrence of a jackpot game. Also, when two digits out of the three-digit design stop, depending on the remaining one-digit design,
In the case of a so-called "reach" that becomes a special symbol related to the occurrence of a jackpot game, a video with a story that improves the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game separately from the symbol with the fluctuation of the symbol May be displayed as an effect. Various patterns are usually prepared for this effect, but the more the story develops in one pattern, the higher the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game in many cases.

[0003]

The above-mentioned effects are:
The change of the special symbol is completed during one end. Therefore, if the story does not develop in one change display, the expectation of winning is low and the interest in the game is reduced.

[0004] Furthermore, productions that develop a story often take a long time. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the number of pending balls will reach the upper limit by winning a prize at the starting port during the development of the production, and thereafter, the player who makes a so-called "stop hit" in which the ball is interrupted by the stop button etc. until the end of the production There are many. For this reason, the operation rate was reduced during the development of the production.

[0005] In view of the above, among the present invention, an object of the first aspect of the present invention is to increase interest in a game by enabling a continuous production in which a story develops over a plurality of variable displays. The second aspect of the present invention has the object of enabling the continuous production to be performed smoothly only when the number of reserved balls is plural, in addition to the object of the first invention. And

Further, in addition to the object of the second aspect of the present invention, the third aspect of the present invention provides a continuous effect that can be executed from the variable display only in the case of so-called "losing". The purpose is to start at an appropriate timing. In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 3, the invention described in claim 4 enables continuous production from the variable display only when a jackpot game occurs in the reserved ball after the variable display. The aim is to improve the sense of expectation for continuous production.

[0007] Furthermore, the invention of claim 5 has the object of selecting an appropriate pattern by selecting a continuous effect pattern according to the number of reserved balls in addition to the object of the invention of claim 3. I do. The invention according to claim 6 is the same as the invention according to claim 3.
In addition to the objects of the invention described above, in a case where a hit occurs even during a continuous production, the continuous production is terminated, thereby properly executing the continuous production.

[0008] Further, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 6, it is an object of the present invention to smoothly end the continuous production if a hit occurs even during the continuous production.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION (Claim 1) In view of the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides a jackpot for each game ball winning a predetermined starting port 14 once. A ball game machine 10 in which a special symbol change display relating to the presence or absence of a game is executed once, and an effect indicating the possibility of a big hit game may be executed with the change display.
A single effect pattern table 71 in which a single effect pattern representing a single effect that is completed during one variable display is recorded, and a continuous effect that is an effect continued over a plurality of variable displays. A continuous effect pattern table 72 in which a continuous effect pattern is recorded, and a random number generating means 31
A hit judgment random number extracting means 32 for extracting a hit judgment random number from the random number generation means 31 in response to a prize to the starting port 14
And a hit determination means 37 for determining whether to generate a big hit game using the hit determination random number, and a special symbol selection means 40 for selecting a special symbol according to the determination result by the hit determination means 37 by lottery. A continuous production flag 62 that takes either a set state indicating that a continuous production is currently being executed or a non-set state that is not being executed, and a flag discrimination that determines the state of the continuous production flag 62 Means 34, an effect execution determining means 36 for determining whether to execute an effect when the continuous effect flag 62 is determined to be in the non-set state by the flag determining means 34,
Prior to the determination of whether or not to start the continuous production, if the determination result by the continuous production determination random number extraction unit 41 that extracts the continuous production determination random number from the random number generation unit 31 and the production execution determination unit 36 is positive, The continuous production determination means 42 that determines whether to start a continuous production from the variable display using the continuous production determination random number, and the continuous production when the continuous production determination means 42 makes a positive determination. When a continuous effect pattern is selected from the pattern table 72 and a negative judgment is made, the single effect pattern table
Effect pattern selecting means 44 for selecting a single effect pattern from 71; flag setting means 45 for changing the continuous effect flag 62 to a set state when a continuous effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 44; Special symbol display means 49 for variably displaying symbols, and the flag discriminating means
When it is determined that the continuous effect flag 62 is in the set state by 34, the effect according to the continuous effect pattern selected when the continuous effect flag 62 is set is displayed in the variation display of the special symbol. And a display when the flag determination means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is in the non-setting state, and the effect execution determination means
If the determination by 36 is affirmative, an effect display means 50 for displaying an effect according to the continuous effect pattern or the single effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means 44 along with the special symbol variation display. When the flag determining means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is in the set state, the continuous effect ending determining means 47 for determining whether or not the continuous effect has exhausted the required number of times of the variable display.
And a flag canceling means 48 for changing the continuous effect flag 62 to a non-set state when the determination by the continuous effect end determining means 47 is affirmative.

[0010] "Big hit game" refers to a game in which a player may be provided with a larger profit than a normal game. For example, in a normal game, a game in which a closed winning opening is opened for a certain period of time and a certain number of times, and a prize ball is given more than usual by winning the winning opening corresponds to a big hit game. "Special design" means numbers (Arabic numerals, Chinese numerals, etc.), letters (alphabet, etc.), other symbols (arrows, stars, etc.) or specific designs (fruits, such as cherry, cartoon characters, etc.) or abstracts It is composed of "designs" represented by typical patterns (explosion, light emission, lightning, etc.)
It refers to what directly indicates whether or not a jackpot game occurs. The special symbol is usually composed of a three-digit number, etc. Of these, a specific combination, for example, the one with the same three-digit number, is a "hit symbol" indicating that a big hit game occurs. And the rest is "losing design"
It has become. Usually, the special symbol is usually displayed as an image on the liquid crystal screen 12 or the like, but may be drawn on the surface of an actual object, for example, a reel of a slot machine.

"Variable display" refers to displaying a special symbol in a state where a certain symbol is finally stopped after a transition from a certain symbol to another symbol is performed. The term "stop" here does not necessarily mean only a state in which it is physically completely stopped. Therefore, a so-called "swaying fluctuation" in which a certain pattern itself is repeatedly enlarged and reduced, or a pattern is displayed so as to appear to be shaking.
Is also included in this “stop”. The variable display that is completed when one game ball wins the starting port 14 is referred to as "one change display".

The “effect” refers to a video expression or a sound expression that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game or a combination thereof. The term "video expression" as used herein refers to a visual expression including not only an image but also an image caused by blinking of a lamp. The effects include a "single effect" that is completed during one variable display and a "continuous effect" that is continued and completed over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, a combination of image data and audio data necessary to execute each of a plurality of types of effects is referred to as an “effect pattern”. An effect pattern representing a single effect is referred to as a “single effect pattern”, and an effect pattern representing a continuous effect is referred to as a “continuous effect pattern”.

The "single effect pattern table" is a data table that stores a plurality of types of single effect patterns as data. For example, it is possible to a portion of the game data of a pinball game machine 10 stored in a storage device such as ROM70 this alone effect pattern table 71. Even if the single effect pattern table 71 actually records the single effect pattern itself, the single effect pattern stored in another device (for example, another storage area on the ROM 70) is actually stored. The identification symbol (for example, the address on the memory) may be recorded, or any symbol may be used.

The "continuous effect pattern table" is a data table that stores a plurality of types of continuous effect patterns as data. For example, a part of the game data of the ball game machine 10 stored in a storage device such as the ROM 70 can be used as the continuous effect pattern table 72. Even if the continuous effect pattern itself is actually recorded in the continuous effect pattern table 72, the continuous effect pattern stored in another device (for example, another storage area on the ROM 70) is actually stored. The identification symbol (for example, the address on the memory) may be recorded, or any symbol may be used.

"Random number generating means" refers to means for generating random numbers. Here, the “random number” includes not only a random number in a mathematical sense but also a numerical value that can function as a random number because the generation timing is regular but the extraction timing is random. For example, using an oscillation circuit,
A device that repeatedly and cumulatively counts numbers from 1 to 16383 approximately seven million times per second can be used as the random number generating means 31. Further, in a case where a numerical value from 0 to 319 is added for each software reset in the control program of the ball game machine 10, for example, this numerical value can be used as a random number. In this case, the control unit such as the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10
It will function as the random number generating means 31.

The "hit determination random number extracting means" is a starting port
Random number generation means 31 in the subsequent time of recognizing the winning to 14
Means for extracting the numerical value indicated by as a hit determination random number. The “hit determination random number” refers to a random number used in a lottery regarding whether or not a big hit game has occurred. In addition,
By causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, it is possible to function as the hit determination random number extracting means 32.

The "hit determination means" is means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred by using the hit determination random number. The determination by the hit determination means 37 may be performed by referring to the random number as a so-called probability table, or may be performed by determining whether the random number is a specific value. Either may be used. The CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 can execute a predetermined part of the control program to function as the hit determination unit 37. Here, the state in which the hit determination means 37 determines that a big hit game will occur is referred to as “hit”, and the state in which the other determination is performed is referred to as “loss”.

The "special symbol selecting means" refers to means for selecting the type of special symbol by lottery according to the presence or absence of a jackpot game. It is desirable that the “lottery” here is a lottery by referring to a predetermined random number with a so-called probability table. The special symbol selection means 40 can be made to function by causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program.

The "continuous effect flag" is a parameter indicating whether or not a continuous effect is currently being executed. The continuous effect flag 62 takes one of a “set state” and a “non-set state”. For example, the setting state can be “1” and the non-setting state can be “0”. The continuous effect flag 62 is to be stored in, for example, the RAM 60 which is a temporary storage device.

"Flag discriminating means" is means for discriminating whether the continuous effect flag 62 is set or not. For example, the continuous effect flag 62 is compared with a value in a set state, and if they are equal, it is determined that the continuous effect flag 62 is in a set state. On the other hand, if they are not equal, it is determined that the continuous effect flag 62 is not set. The CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 can execute a predetermined part of the control program to function as the flag determination unit 34.

"Effect execution determination means" refers to means for determining whether or not an effect itself is to be executed. The determination made by the effect execution determination means 36 is executed only when the flag determination means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is not set. Note that C controlling the control of the ball-and-ball game machine 10
By causing the PU 30 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, it is possible to function as the effect execution determination means 36.

The "continuous effect determination random number extracting means" refers to a means for extracting the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 as a continuous effect determination random number prior to the determination by the continuous effect determination means 42 described below. The “continuous effect determination random number” refers to a random number used to determine whether or not to perform a continuous effect.
By causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, the CPU 30 can function as the continuous effect determination random number extracting means 41.

The hit judgment random number extraction means 32 and the continuous production judgment random number extraction means 41 are common random number generation means.
It is possible to extract the hit judgment random number and the continuous production judgment random number from the respective 31, or to extract them from separate random number generating means 31. However, when random numbers are extracted from the common random number generating means 31, it is desirable that the timing of each extraction be different. Furthermore, the continuous production determination random number may be extracted only when it is necessary to determine whether or not the continuous production is performed, or may be extracted, for example, every time a prize is received in the starting opening 14 regardless of the necessity. It may be any.

"Continuous production determination means" means that if the result of the production execution determination means 36 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the production is to be performed, the continuous production determination random number is used. Means for determining whether or not to execute a continuous production by a lottery. That is, when the continuous effect flag 62 is in the set state, it is not necessary to operate the continuous effect determination means 42 because the continuous effect is currently being executed. In addition, even if the continuous effect flag 62 is not set, when the effect is not executed, it is not necessary to operate the continuous effect determination unit 42. It should be noted that it is possible to cause the CPU 30 which controls the ball-and-ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program so as to function as the continuous effect determination means 42.

If the result of the determination by the continuous production determining means 42 is positive, the continuous production pattern is selected from the continuous production pattern table 72 by lottery, and negative. In this case, this means means for selecting a single effect pattern from the single effect pattern table 71 by lottery. Here, this "lottery" is the same as that of the special symbol selecting means 40. By causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball-and-ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, the CPU 30 can function as the effect pattern selecting means 44.

The "flag setting means" means a means for changing the continuous effect flag 62 from the non-set state to the set state when the continuous effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 44. It should be noted that by causing the CPU 30 which controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, it is possible to function as the flag setting means 45.

The "special symbol display means" means a means for displaying an image using a liquid crystal, a 7-segment light emitting diode, a dot matrix light emitting diode, or the like, and a means for variably displaying the special symbol selected by the special symbol selecting means 40. Say. Note that the CPU 30 which controls the ball game machine 10
By executing a predetermined part of the control program, the special symbol display means 49 can be made to function.

The "effect display means" is an image having a certain story in addition to the above-mentioned special symbol change display by a device for displaying an image by a liquid crystal, a 7-segment light emitting diode, a dot matrix light emitting diode, or the like. Means for displaying "draft". This effect display means 50
May use a device separate from the special symbol display means 49, or may use a common device. When a common device is used, it is possible to divide a screen for displaying an image, display a special symbol variably in one part, and simultaneously display an effect in another part. In addition, without dividing the screen, it is also possible to switch between the display of the special symbol and the display of the effect as appropriate, such as switching to the display of the effect on the screen during the change display of the special symbol, for example. It is.

When the continuous effect flag 62 is determined to be set by the flag discriminating means 34, the effect display means 50 selects the continuous effect selected when the continuous effect flag 62 is set. The continuous production that is ongoing according to the pattern is displayed. On the other hand, when the continuous effect flag 62 is determined to be in the non-set state by the flag determination means 34 and the determination by the performance execution determination means 36 is affirmative, the effect pattern selection means 44 The effect is displayed according to the selected continuous effect pattern or single effect pattern. By the way, if the flag effecting means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is in the non-setting state and the effect of the effect execution determining means 36 is negative, the effect is displayed naturally. Absent. In addition,
By causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program, it is possible to function as the effect display means 50.

"Continuous production end determination means" means for determining whether or not the required number of times of variable display has been exhausted when the flag determination means 34 determines that the continuous production flag 62 is set. Say. For example, a parameter for counting the number of times of variable display is provided, and this parameter is compared with the number of times of variable display required for the selected continuous effect pattern, and when both are equal, it is determined that the continuous effect has ended. It is possible to do. It is to be noted that, by causing the CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 to execute a predetermined part of the control program,
It is possible to function as.

The "flag releasing means" means for changing the continuous production flag 62 from the set state to the non-set state when the continuous production end determination means 47 determines that the continuous production has been completed. Say. Note that the CPU 30 which controls the ball game machine 10 can execute a predetermined part of the control program to function as the flag canceling means 48.

Hereinafter, the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The case will be described separately according to the state of 62. First, irrespective of the state of the continuous effect flag 62, when there is a prize in the starting opening 14 (S100), the hit determination random number extraction means 32 causes the random number generation means 31
Then, a hit judgment random number is extracted (S110), and the hit judgment means 37 uses the hit judgment random number to
Is determined (S120). Subsequently, a special symbol according to the result of this determination is selected by lottery by the special symbol selecting means 40 (S120).

[0033] In addition to the extraction of the hit determination random number, in response to winning to start hole 14, a continuous effect determination random number extracting unit 41 extracts a successive effect determination random number from the random number generating unit 31 (S110). Note that the extraction of the continuous effect determination random numbers does not necessarily need to be performed at the stage shown in S110, and will be described later.
S160 sufficient if it is performed prior to the stage shown in. (1) In the case where the continuous effect flag is not set When the continuous effect is not currently being executed, the continuous effect flag 62 is in the non-set state. In this case, the flag determination means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is not set (S130), and then the effect execution determination means 36 operates. That is, the effect execution determination means 36 determines whether or not to perform an effect by lottery (S140).

(1-1) When no effect is performed When the effect execution determining means 36 determines that no effect is to be performed, the special symbol display means 49 displays the change of the special symbol. The display means 50 does not operate (S150). (1-2) In the case where an effect is performed If the effect execution determining means 36 determines that an effect is to be performed, then the continuous effect determining means 42 is operated. That is, the continuous effect determination unit 42 determines, by using a continuous effect determination random number, whether or not to execute a continuous effect started from the variable display (S160).

(1-2-1) In the case where a single effect is performed When it is determined that the continuous effect is not to be executed, the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects a single effect pattern from the single effect pattern table 71 by lottery. (S16
Five). Then, along with the special symbol display means 49 performing the variable display of the special symbol, the effect display means 50 displays an effect according to the single effect pattern (S170).

(1-2-2) In the case of performing a continuous effect On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be performed, the effect pattern selecting unit 44 sets the continuous effect pattern table 72
Will select a continuous production pattern by lottery
(S175). Next, the continuous effect flag 62 is set by the flag setting means 45 (S180). And the special symbol display means 49
Effect display means 50,
Displays an effect according to the continuous effect pattern (S185).

At the time of the variable display and the continuous production, the continuous production end determining means 47 determines whether or not the continuous production ends with the variable display (S190). In this case, the continuous production has just started. , The flag releasing means 48 is not operated. (2) In the case where the continuous effect flag is in the set state When the continuous effect is actually being executed, the continuous effect flag 62 is in the set state. In this case, since the flag determining means 34 determines that the continuous effect flag 62 is in the set state (S130), the continuous effect determining means 42 does not operate. That is, even if the continuous effect determination random number is extracted, it is not used.

Then, as the special symbol display means 49 displays the change of the special symbol, the effect display means 50 displays the continuous effect pattern selected at the time of the previous prize (see S175).
Is displayed (S185). Next, the continuous production end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous production ends with the variable display (S190). If not, the flag canceling means 48 is not operated. On the other hand, when ending, the continuous effect flag 62 is changed to the non-set state by the flag releasing means 48 (S195).

As described above, it is possible to perform a continuous effect over a plurality of times of the variable display of the special symbol. (Claim 2) In addition to the features of the invention according to the first aspect, the invention according to the second aspect provides a prize to the starting port 14 when the variable display is actually executed by the special symbol display means 49. On the other hand, the hit judgment random number holding means 61 capable of holding the hit judgment random number related to the winning, and the hit judgment random number holding means 61
And the continuous effect determination means 42, which determines the number of hit determination random numbers that are held at the same time, the continuous effect determination means 42, when the determination by the hit determination means 37 using the held hit determination random numbers , The reserved random number determining means
33, a determination is made as to whether or not to start a continuous effect only when it is determined that at least one hit determination random number is held in the hit determination random number holding means 61.

"Holding" means that the winning random number extracted at the time of the winning is stored in response to the winning at the starting port 14 during the change display of the special symbol. That is,
After the end of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed again based on the hit determination random number related to the suspension. Note that this suspension usually has an upper limit (for example, 4)
Is set.

The "hit determination random number retaining means" is means for retaining the hit determination random number extracted during the above-mentioned special symbol change display. This hit judgment random number retaining means 61
, The hit determination random numbers up to the above upper limit number are reserved in a format in which the order of extraction can be recognized. For example, a RAM 60 for temporarily storing game data
Can be used as the hit determination random number retaining means 61.

The "suspended random number judging means" is means for judging the number of hit judgment random numbers held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61. The CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 can execute a predetermined part of the control program to function as the reserved random number determination unit 33. The operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present claim is substantially the same as that of the ball game machine 10 according to claim 1, but only the differences will be described.

In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the steps shown in S100 and S110 in FIG.
It is executed as a process independent of the steps described below.
At the stage shown in S120, the earliest hit judgment random number held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61 is used, and the used hit judgment random number is thereafter deleted.

In the flowchart (FIG. 2) showing an example of the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the step shown in S155 is interposed between S140 and S160 in the flowchart of FIG. ing. That is, in the stage shown in S140, when it is determined that the effect is to be performed by the effect execution determination means 36, the process proceeds to the step shown in S155, and in this step, the hit determination random number holding means 61 sends the information other than the hit determination random number Whether or not the hit determination random number is reserved is determined by the retained random number determination means 33. If the determination is affirmative (that is, if the hit determination random number is further reserved), the process proceeds to step S160, and the continuous performance determination unit 42 determines whether or not to perform the continuous performance. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, in the negative case (that is, when the hit determination random number is not held any more), S1
Proceeding to the stage shown at 65, the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects a single effect pattern.

As described above, the continuous production is enabled only when the number of the reserved balls is plural, so that the continuous production is smoothly executed. (Claim 3) Furthermore, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 2, the continuous effect determination means 42 is provided only when a negative determination is made by the hit determination means 37. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to start a continuous production.

In other words, when a "win" is displayed in the variable display, a big hit game is generated thereafter, so that the special symbol is not normally displayed during the big hit game. Therefore, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present claim, continuous fluctuation can be started from the fluctuation display only in the case of “losing”. The operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention is substantially the same as that of the ball game machine 10 according to the second embodiment, but only the differences will be described.

In the flowchart (FIG. 3) showing an example of the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the step shown in S152 is interposed between S140 and S155 in the flowchart in FIG. ing. That is, in the stage shown in S140, when it is determined that the effect is to be performed by the effect execution determination means 36, the process proceeds to the step shown in S152, and
The result of the hit determination at the stage shown in S120 is referred to by the continuous effect determination means 42. Then, when the determination of “losing” has been made, the process proceeds to the step shown in S155, and the presence / absence of the hit determination random number related to the holding is determined by the holding random number determining means 33. On the other hand, in the case of "hit"
Proceeding to the stage shown in S165, the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects a single effect pattern.

As described above, the continuous effect can be executed from the fluctuation only when the winning determination means 37 determines that the winning is "losing", so that the continuous effect can be started at an appropriate timing. Has become. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 3, the hit determination random number retaining means 61
Among the hit random numbers held in the game, the hit random numbers not yet subjected to the judgment by the hit judging means 37 are provided with a held hit judging means 51 for judging whether or not it is related to the occurrence of a big hit game. In addition, the continuous effect determination means 42 is characterized in that it determines whether or not to start the continuous effect only when the determination by the hold hit determination means 51 is affirmative.

The "holding hit judging means" means a means for executing the same judgment as the hit judging means 37 in advance for the hit judging random number waiting for the judgment by the hit judging means 37. The CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined part of the control program, so that the CPU 30 can function as the suspension hit determination unit 51.
Further, it is also possible for the hit judging means 37 to also have a function as the hold hit judging means 51.

The operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention is substantially the same as that of the ball game machine 10 according to the third embodiment, but only the differences will be described. In a flowchart (FIG. 4) showing an example of the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, S1 in the flowchart of FIG.
The step shown in S157 is interposed between 55 and S160. That is, in the step shown in S155, when it is determined that the hit determination random number is further reserved by the reserved random number determination unit 33, the process proceeds to the step shown in S157,
At this stage, the hold hit determination means 51 determines whether the hit determination random number related to the hold is “hit” or “loss”. If this determination is affirmative (if the hit determination random number related to the hold is “hit”), the process proceeds to the step shown in S160, and the determination by the continuous effect determination means 42 is performed. On the other hand, in the case of negative (in the case of "losing" in the hit judgment random number related to the suspension)
In step S165, the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects a single effect pattern.

As described above, a continuous effect can be started from the variable display only in the case of "hit" in the variable display after the variable display, and the expectation for the continuous effect is improved. . (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 3, the hit determination random number holding means 61
Among the hit random numbers held in the game, the hit random numbers not yet subjected to the judgment by the hit judging means 37 are provided with a held hit judging means 51 for judging whether or not it is related to the occurrence of a big hit game. At the same time, when a positive determination is made by the continuous production determination unit 42, the production pattern selection unit 44 selects a continuous production pattern according to the determination result by the holding hit determination unit 51 from the continuous production pattern table 72. It is characterized by doing.

The "holding hit judging means" means a means for executing the same judgment as the hit judging means 37 in advance for the hit judging random number waiting for the judgment by the hit judging means 37. The CPU 30 that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined part of the control program, so that the CPU 30 can function as the suspension hit determination unit 51.
Further, it is also possible for the hit judging means 37 to also have a function as the hold hit judging means 51.

The operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention is substantially the same as that of the ball game machine 10 according to the third embodiment, but only the differences will be described. In a flowchart (FIG. 5) showing an example of the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, S1 in the flowchart of FIG.
The step shown in S172 is interposed between 60 and S175. That is, in the stage shown in S160, when it is determined by the effect execution determination means 36 that the continuous effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to the step shown in S172, and in this stage, the suspension hit determination means 51 All of the hit judgment random numbers are related to "hit" or "losing"
Is determined. Then, at the stage shown in S175, the continuous effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 44 according to the combination of the "hit" and the "loss".

Here, in the ball-and-ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, whether or not a continuous effect is performed does not depend on whether or not "hit" is determined by the hit determination random number related to the hold. Therefore, for example, assuming that it is possible to hold up to four hit determination random numbers, continuous production is not continued after “hit” as described above, and possible continuous production patterns include “losing, losing”, “ "Loss, Loss, Loss", "Loss, Loss, Loss", "Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss" and "Loss, Loss, Loss, Hit". The holding hit determination means 51 determines which of these patterns the hit determination random number relating to holding corresponds to, and the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects a continuous effect pattern according to this determination.

As described above, it is possible to select an appropriate effect pattern in accordance with the situation of the subsequent game by selecting a continuous effect pattern according to whether the hit random number for holding is "hit" or "losing". Has become. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is based on claim 3,
In addition to the features of the invention described in 4 or 5, the continuous production end determination means 47 makes an affirmative determination also when the hit determination means 37 determines that a big hit game has occurred. .

The operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention is substantially the same as that of the ball game machine 10 according to claim 3, but only the differences will be described. In the flowchart (FIG. 6) showing an example of the operation of the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, S1 in the flowchart of FIG.
After 90, the stage shown in S192 is provided. That is, in the stage shown in S190, the continuous production end determination means 47
When it is determined that the required number of times of the variable display has not been exhausted, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S192. In this stage, the continuous production end determination means 47
Further determines whether or not "win" has occurred in the variable display. Then, in the case of "hit", the process proceeds to S195, and the flag releasing means 48 operates. On the other hand, in the case of "losing", the continuous effect flag 62 is to be kept set. The operation of the flag canceling means 48 does not need to be performed immediately after the determination in the step shown in S190 or S192, and the special symbol change display after the end of the big hit game according to the “hit” is started. It may be executed at any time before.

Since the continuous production is started only in the case of "losing" at the stage shown in S152 of FIG. 3, there is a possibility that an affirmative judgment may be made at the stage shown in S192. This is limited to the case where an affirmative judgment is made at the stage shown in S130 of 1 (that is, the case where the continuous effect flag 62 is set). From the above, in the case of “hit” even during the continuous production, the continuous production is properly executed by ending the continuous production.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 6, the continuous effect pattern includes an effect unit for each variable display of each time, and The unit includes a winning effect unit corresponding to a special symbol indicating that a jackpot game will occur and a loss effect unit corresponding to a special symbol indicating that no jackpot game will occur, and the above winning effect unit ends the continuous effect pattern. In addition, the loss production unit that pertains to the last variation display among the loss production units terminates the continuous production pattern, and the loss production unit other than the last variation display pertains to the next production unit. It is characterized by continuing.

The "effect unit" refers to game data representing an effect executed for each variable display count in one continuous effect pattern. For example, if a certain continuous production pattern requires three times of variable display, the continuous production pattern is composed of a “first production unit”, a “second production unit”, and a “third production unit”. The Rukoto.

The "winning effect unit" refers to game data representing an effect displayed when a winning symbol is variably displayed among individual effect units. "Loss production unit"
It refers to game data representing an effect that is displayed when the losing symbol is variably displayed among the individual effect units. That is,
In each of the effect units, a hit effect unit and a loss effect unit are prepared, and one of them is selected according to the result of the hit determination.

Each continuous production pattern has a certain story, and the story is composed of each production unit. For example, in the case where a certain continuous production pattern needs to be displayed three times as described above,
The beginning of the story is presented in the first production unit, the story develops in the second production unit, and the story is completed in the third production unit.

Further, the "losing production unit" completes the story with respect to the final production unit, but presents the beginning of the story with respect to the other production units, or It is something that evolves the story. On the other hand, the "winning effect unit" completes the story, regardless of the number of variable displays required for the continuous effect pattern.

In the ball game machine 10 according to the third aspect, since the continuous production is started from the case of "losing", the first rendering unit is only the loss production unit, and the hit production unit is There is no need to prepare. In the ball game machine 10 according to the present claim, in the step shown in S175,
The effect pattern selecting means 44 refers to the number of the variable display in the selected continuous effect pattern, and refers to whether the hit determination is `` hit '' or `` losing '', from the effect unit of the corresponding number of times. "Winning unit"
Alternatively, "losing effect unit" is to be selected.

As described above, even if a "hit" occurs during the continuous production, the continuous production can be smoothly terminated.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (1) First Embodiment In the first embodiment of the present invention, a hit effect unit and a loss effect unit are prepared for each variation number in the continuous effect pattern. However, as described later, only the loss effect unit is used for the first fluctuation.

(1-1) Board Surface Appearance A ball game machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a board surface 11 as shown in a front view in FIG. Almost in the center of board 11,
A liquid crystal screen 12 is provided. The liquid crystal screen 12 functions as special symbol display means 49 for variably displaying a combination of three digits of symbols (each symbol is selected from ten types of numbers from 0 to 9) (referred to as “special symbol”). . In addition, it also functions as effect display means 50 for displaying an effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol. Above them, four special symbol holding lamps 13, 13, 13, 13 are provided.

Below the special symbol display device, there is provided a starting port 14 through which game balls can be won. This opening 14
An opening device 15 for increasing the width of the passage of the game ball at the starting port 14 is provided at the opening of the opening. This magnifying device 15
Usually keeps a width such that one game ball can pass but two cannot pass at the same time, but when it expands, it takes the form of picking up a falling game ball, and as a result, Winning becomes easy.

An attacker unit 16 is attached below the starting port 14, and approximately at the center of the front thereof,
A special winning opening 17 that is opened at the time of a jackpot game described later is provided. At the right and left ends of the attacker unit 16, winning ports 21 are provided which open upward.
Further, on the front surface of the attacker unit 16, there is provided a normal symbol display device 18 using a seven-segment light emitting diode, and four ordinary symbol holding lamps are provided therearound.
19, 19, 19, and 19 are provided. The ordinary symbol display device 18 displays “ordinary symbols” including “5”, “6”, and “7”.

On the left side of the liquid crystal screen 12, a fluctuation start gate 20 through which game balls can pass is provided. The fluctuation start gate 20 is provided with a sensor (not shown) for detecting the passage of the game ball. Further, winning hole 21 is provided which also opens upward to the left and right of the start hole 14. Further, at the lower end of the board 11, a starting port 14, a large winning port 17, and an out port 22 are provided for discharging game balls that could not be won in any of the winning ports 21, 21, 21, 21. ing.

In addition to the above, the board 11 is provided with a windmill and nails (not shown) for changing the falling direction of the game ball. The front surface of the board surface 11 is covered with a glass plate (not shown). Further, a ball handle (not shown), a prize ball payout port, a ball tray, and the like are located below the board surface 11. (1-2) Outline of Game The outline of the game in the ball game machine 10 is as follows.

First, a game ball is hit on the board 11 by the player operating the ball handle. The game ball falls on the board 11 while being in contact with the windmill, the nail or the like. Then, when one of the winning holes 21, 21, 21, 21 is won in the process of falling, five winning balls are paid out to the player from the winning ball payout exit. When the game ball passes through the change start gate 20, the normal symbol starts to be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 18 in response to the passing signal. Then, in the normal case, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, the predetermined ordinary symbol determined at the start of the variable display is stopped and displayed. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is "7", the magnifying device 15 operates for 0.5 seconds,
By increasing the width of 14, the winning in the starting opening 14 becomes easy. In addition, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is “5” or “6”.
In the case of, the magnifying device 15 does not operate, but even in this case,
Winning of the starting port 14 is possible.

When the game ball passes the change start gate 20 while the normal symbol display device 18 is performing the normal symbol change display, the normal symbol change display related to the passing is currently being executed. It is normally held until the end of the fluctuation display of the symbol or the end of the operation of the enlargement device 15. And
One ordinary symbol holding lamp 19 is lit to indicate that the variable display of the ordinary symbols is being held. As described above, up to four ordinary symbol holding lamps 19 can be turned on. In other words, up to four variations of normal symbols related to passing to the variation start gate 20 can be reserved.

When there is a prize in the starting port 14, in addition to the five prize balls being paid out to the player from the prize ball payout port, the liquid crystal screen 12 functions as special symbol display means 49,
The fluctuation display of the symbol is started. At the same time as this floating display,
The liquid crystal screen 12 also functions as the effect display means 50, and displays the effect in some cases. As a result of the fluctuation display, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a combination of three digits of the same symbol (referred to as a “winning symbol”), it becomes “big hit game”, and a large winning opening which is normally closed. 17 opens. When there is a prize in the special winning opening 17, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit. This big winning opening 17
Is closed either after 30 seconds have passed since opening or when 10 balls are won. While the special winning opening 17 is open, if there is a winning in a V zone (not shown) provided inside the special winning opening 17, the opening is to be opened again. Thus, the opening of the special winning opening 17 can be continued up to 16 times at a maximum. Also, whether the winning opening 17 has been opened 16 times,
Alternatively, if there is no winning in the V zone during opening of the special winning opening 17, the big hit game ends.

On the other hand, as a result of the variable display accompanying the winning in the starting port 14, if the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is a combination other than the above-mentioned winning symbol (referred to as a "losing symbol"), a big hit game occurs. Instead, the variable display for the next winning is executed again. In addition, if the gaming ball wins the starting port 14 while the special symbol change display is being performed on the liquid crystal screen 12 as the special symbol display means 49, the special symbol change display related to the winning is actually executed. Until the end of the change display of the special symbol that is present (or, if the jackpot symbol is displayed as a result of the end of the change display of the special symbol that is currently being executed), the game is held until the end of the jackpot game using the jackpot symbol. Then, one special symbol holding lamp 13 is lit to indicate that the change display of the special symbol is held. This special symbol hold lamp 13
Can light up to four as described above. That is, up to four special symbols related to the passage to the starting port 14 can be reserved.

By the way, if the big hit symbol is related to a specific symbol (for example, “7”),
After the end of the jackpot game, the so-called “probability change game”
Occurs. During the probability variation game, the variation time in the ordinary symbol display device 18 is reduced to 6 seconds, and the operation time of the enlargement device 15 is extended to 2 seconds. Further, during the probability variation game, the jackpot occurrence probability itself is also increased.

(1-3) Functional Blocks Functions of the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment relating to hit determination, special symbol selection, and effect pattern selection will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 30 as a processing means
Manages the control of the ball game machine 10 by executing a control program recorded in the ROM 70 as storage means. Thereby, the CPU 30 generates the random number generating means 31, the hit determination random number extracting means 32, the reserved random number determining means 33, the flag determining means 34, the effect execution determining random number extracting means 35, the effect executing determining means 36, the hit determining means 37, and the winning symbol random number extracting. Means 38, lost symbol random number extraction means 39, special symbol selection means 40, continuous effect determination random number extraction means 41, continuous effect determination means 42, effect random number extraction means
43, effect pattern selecting means 44, flag setting means 45, effect unit selecting means 46, continuous effect end determining means 47, flag releasing means 48, special symbol displaying means 49, and effect displaying means 50. The ROM 70 also records various game information required in the process of control by the CPU 30. As a part of this game information, a single effect pattern table 71
And a continuous effect pattern table 72 are provided. Also, the RAM 60 functions as a hit determination random number holding unit 61 and a continuous effect flag 62 by temporarily storing data generated in the process of control by the CPU 30.

(1-3-1) Single Effect Pattern Table As shown in Table 1 below, the single effect pattern table 71 has 10 single effect patterns for "hit" and "single" for "losing". Two effect patterns are stored.

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[Table 1]

Each of the effects relating to the single effect patterns in Table 1 is to be completed during one variation display. However, the time required for the effects related to the individual effect patterns is not necessarily the same. Therefore, the time difference is adjusted by extending or shortening the variable display. (1-3-2) Continuous production pattern table In the continuous production pattern table 72, as shown in Table 2 below, there are four continuous fluctuation patterns that require two fluctuation displays, and three continuous fluctuation patterns that require three fluctuation displays. Four types of variation patterns and two types of continuous variation patterns requiring four variations are stored.

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[Table 2]

As shown in Table 2 above, each continuous effect pattern is composed of a number of effect units corresponding to the required number of times of variable display. In each of the effect units, a hit effect unit corresponding to "hit" and an effect unit corresponding to "losing" are prepared. However, as will be described later, continuous production starts only in the case of "losing",
There is no hit effect unit in the first effect unit of each continuous effect pattern.

Each continuous production pattern is based on a different story. Although the specific contents of the story are not described in detail, the tendency of the story in each production unit is generally as follows. (1-3-2-1) Continuous production pattern 1 (1-1B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. (1-2A) or (1
Continue to -2B).

(1-2A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (1-1B), a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. (1-2B): Displayed as the lost design is displayed in a variable manner. Following the beginning of (1-1B), the end result of failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The continuous effect patterns 2, 3, and 4 are also substantially the same as above.

That is, for the continuous effect patterns 1 to 4, there are two possible story developments. (1-3-2-2) Continuous production pattern 5 (5-1B): Displayed as the lost design is displayed in a variable manner. The beginning of the story is presented. (5-2A) or (5
Continue to -2B).

(5-2A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the inception of (5-1B), a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. (5-2B): Displayed along with the losing symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Following the beginning part of the (5-1B), content such as to deploy is presented it. Continue to (5-3A) or (5-3B). (5-3A): Displayed as the winning symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the development of (5-2B), a successful outcome will be presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.

(5-3B): Displayed along with the variance display of the losing symbol. Following the development of (5-2B), the end result of failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The continuous effect patterns 6, 7, and 8 are also substantially the same as above. That is, continuous production patterns 5 to 8
Up to now, there are three possible story developments.

(1-3-2-3) Continuous production pattern 9 (9-1B): Displayed as the lost design is displayed in a variable manner. The beginning of the story is presented. (9-2A) or (9
Continue to -2B). (9-2A): Displayed as the winning symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the inception of (9-1B), a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.

(9-2B): Displayed along with the variance display of the losing symbol. Following the starting point of (9-1B), the contents to develop this are presented. Continue to (9-3A) or (9-3B). (9-3A): Displayed as the winning symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the development of (9-2B), a successful outcome will be presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. (9-3B): Appears as the losing symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the starting point of (9-2B), the content that further expands this is presented. Continue to (9-4A) or (9-4B).

(9-4A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (9-3B), a successful outcome will be presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. (9-4B): Displayed as the lost symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the development of (9-3B), the ending of failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The continuous effect pattern 10 is also substantially the same as the above.

That is, with regard to the continuous effect patterns 9 and 10, there are four possible story developments. (1-3-3) Random Number Generating Means The random number generating means 31 adds a value from 0 to 319 by 1 every time the control program is reset by software. However, after 319, it becomes 0 again.
Then, a value at a predetermined time point (for example, a time point when a winning in the starting port 14 is detected) is extracted as a random number. That is, although the numerical value generated by the random number generating means 31 is not strictly a “random number” in a mathematical sense, the timing of the extraction is considered to be almost random. Is considered to be able to function substantially as a “random number”.

(1-3-4) Hit Judgment Random Number Extraction Means The hit judgment random number extraction means 32 uses the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at the time of detecting the winning of the game ball into the starting port 14 as a hit judgment random number. Extract. (1-3-5) Hit judgment random number holding means The hit judgment random number holding means 61 holds up to four hit judgment random numbers extracted by the hit judgment random number extracting means 32 in a format in which the order of extraction can be recognized. It is. In addition, the hit determination random number held first is used for the hit determination described later, and the used hit determination random number is sequentially deleted.

[0092] (1-3-6) hold random determination means holding the random number determination unit 33, the hit determination random number holding means 61
The number of the hit determination random numbers held in is determined. The number of the hit determination random numbers is displayed on the special symbol holding lamp 13 as the lighting number. (1-3-7) Continuous production flag The continuous production flag 62 is a parameter temporarily stored in the RAM 60, and takes an integer value from 0 to 4. Here, the continuous production flag 62 whose value is 0 indicates that the continuous production is not actually executed. Further, the continuous effect flag 62 having a value of 1 to 4 indicates the number of the fluctuation display among the continuous effects currently being executed.

(1-3-8) Flag Discriminating Means The flag discriminating means 34 compares the value of the continuous effect flag 62 stored in the RAM 60 with "0" and determines whether or not they are equal. (1-3-9) Rendering Execution Determination Random Number Extracting Means Rendering execution determination random number extracting means 35 performs random number generation means 31 at a predetermined time before the determination by rendering execution determining means 36 described below.
Is extracted as an effect execution determination random number.

(1-3-10) Effect Execution Determination Means The effect execution determination means 36 determines whether or not an effect is to be executed, based on the value of the effect execution determination random number extracted by the effect execution determination random number extracting means 35. . (1-3-11) Hit Judgment Means The hit judging means 37 uses the earliest one of the hit judgment random numbers held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61 to determine whether it is "hit" or "losing". judge. That is,
The hit random number is compared with 7, and if they are equal, it is determined as "hit", while if they are different, it is determined as "losing".

(1-3-12) Winning Symbol Random Number Extracting Means The winning symbol random number extracting means 38 determines the "hit" by the hit determining means 37, and then outputs the special symbol by the special symbol selecting means 40 described later. At a predetermined time before the selection, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 is extracted as the hit symbol random number extracting means 38. Specifically, a numerical value from 0 to 319 extracted from the random number generating means 31 is converted into a numerical value from 0 to 9, and this is set as a hit symbol random number extracting means 38.

(1-3-13) Lost Symbol Random Number Extracting Means The lost symbol random number extracting means 39 determines whether or not "losing" has been determined by the hit determining means 37, and outputs the special symbol selected by the following special symbol selecting means 40. At a predetermined time until the selection, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 is extracted by the lost symbol random number extracting means 39. Specifically, three numerical values from 0 to 319 extracted from the random number generating means 31 at appropriately different timings are converted into numerical values from 0 to 9, respectively. And if these three numbers are equal, then
A combination of three numerical values obtained by replacing one of the numerical values with another numerical value is defined as a lost symbol random number. On the other hand, when at least one of the three numerical values obtained by the conversion is different from the other numerical values, a combination of the three numerical values is used as a lost symbol random number.

(1-3-14) Special Symbol Selection Means The special symbol selection means 40 selects the type of special symbol according to the result of the judgment by the hit determination means 37. For example, if the above determination result is "winning", the "winning symbol" (for example, "77") having the numerical value of the random number extracted by the winning symbol random number extracting means 38 in any of three digits.
7 ") is selected as a special symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is “losing”, a “losing symbol” (for example, “765”, “787”, etc.) having a numerical value of the random number extracted by the above-mentioned random symbol extracting means 39 in each digit is a special symbol. Select as

(1-3-15) Continuous Production Determination Random Number Extraction Means The continuous production determination random number extraction means 41 is a random number generation means at a predetermined time until the determination by the continuous production determination means 42 described below.
The numerical value indicated by 31 is extracted as a continuous effect determination random number. (1-3-16) Continuous production determination means The continuous production determination means 42 determines whether or not to perform continuous production.
The determination is made based on the numerical value of the continuous effect determination random number extracted by the continuous effect determination random number extraction means 41.

(1-3-17) Effect Random Number Extracting Means The effect random number extracting means 43 includes the effect pattern selecting means 44 described below.
At a predetermined point in time until the effect pattern is selected, the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 is extracted as an effect random number. (1-3-18) Production pattern selection means Production pattern selection means 44, the appropriate single production pattern or continuous production pattern according to the determination result by the hit determination means 37 and the determination result by the continuous production determination means 42, Each of the single effect pattern table 71 or the continuous effect pattern table 72 is selected based on the value of the effect random number extracted by the effect random number extracting means 43.

(1-3-19) Flag Setting Means The flag setting means 45 sets the value of the continuous effect flag 62 to 1 when the result of the determination by the continuous effect determination means 42 is positive. (1-3-20) Production unit selection means The production unit selection means 46 selects an appropriate production unit according to the determination result by the hit determination means 37 and the number of continuous fluctuations when the continuous production pattern is selected. select.

(1-3-21) Continuous production end determination means The continuous production end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous production has consumed the required number of times of variable display. Specifically, referring to the value of the continuous effect flag 62 at the time, the value,
The value of the required number of variable display times is compared to determine whether or not they are equal, or to determine whether or not the effect related to the winning effect unit is displayed in the variable display. Is determined.

(1-3-22) Flag Release Means The flag release means 48 sets the value of the continuous performance flag 62 to "0" when the result of the determination by the continuous performance end determination means 47 is positive. (1-3-23) Special Symbol Display Means The special symbol display means 49 stops and displays the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection means 40 on the liquid crystal screen 12 via a variable display.

(1-3-24) Effect Display Means The effect display means 50 includes the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means 44 and the effect unit selecting means 46 when the continuous effect pattern is selected. The effect according to the effect unit selected by is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12. (1-4) Processing Procedure Hereinafter, the processing procedure in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11. The processing procedure in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is divided into hit determination random number holding processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 and processing related to special symbols and effects shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Although both processes are executed in parallel at the same time, the number (K) of suspended collision determination random numbers is a parameter common to both processes. When K changes in one process, the change also affects the other process.

(1-4-1) Reservation Processing for Hit Determination Random Number In this processing, first, in the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the CPU 30 has recognized the winning in the starting port 14. . If it is not recognized, the present process is terminated, but the present process is restarted from this stage immediately after the software reset. On the other hand, if recognized, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S210.

In the step shown in S210, the hit judgment random number extracting means 32 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 as the hit judgment random number when the winning is recognized. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S220. In the stage shown in S220, the hit random number judging means 33 actually executes the hit judgment random number currently held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61 (“K” in FIGS. 9 and 10; hereinafter, “the number of reserved balls”). .) Has reached four. If it has reached, the hit determination random number extracted in the stage shown in S210 is not held, and the process proceeds to S250, where a predetermined prize ball payout process is executed, and this process ends. Immediately after the end of this process, after a software reset
This processing is restarted from the stage shown in S200. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls has not reached 4, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S230.

In the step shown in S230, 1 is added to the number of reserved balls by the reserved random number determining means 33. And
Proceed to the stage shown in S240. In the stage shown in S240, the hit determination random number is stored in the hit determination random number retaining means 61 such that the order at the time is the lowest. Then, the process proceeds to S250, where a predetermined prize ball payout process is executed, and then proceeds to S250, where the predetermined prize ball payout process is executed, followed by terminating the present process. Note that this processing is restarted from the stage shown in S200 immediately after the software reset after the end of this processing.

(1-4-2) Processing Related to Special Symbols and Effects In this processing, first, at the stage shown in S300 of FIG. 10, whether or not the number of reserved balls is 1 or more is determined by the retained random number determining means 33. Is determined. That is, at this stage, it is determined whether or not the special symbol change display is in a state in which it can be executed. When this determination is negative, that is, when the number of reserved balls is 0, the present process is terminated, but the present process is restarted from this stage immediately after the software reset. On the other hand, if this determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S310.

At the stage shown in S310, the flag effecting means 34 sets the continuous effect flag 62 (“M” in FIG. 10).
Is determined to be 1 or more. (1-4-2-1) In the case where continuous production is not being performed If a negative judgment is made at the stage shown in S310,
That is, the case where the continuous effect flag 62 is 0 means the case where the continuous effect is not actually executed. In this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S320.

In the step shown in S320, the number of retained balls at that time is stored as the required number of times of change ("N" in FIG. 10) by the retained random number determining means 33, and then 1 is subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to stage shown in S330. In the stage shown in S330, first, the effect execution determination random number extracting means 35 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at the time as the effect execution determination random number. Next, the effect execution determination means 36 determines whether or not to execute the effect itself, based on the effect execution determination random number.

(1-4-2-1-1) When the Effect is Not Executed When the judgment in the step shown in S330 is negative, that is, when the effect is not executed, the process proceeds to the step shown in S332 in FIG. . At this stage, the hit determination means 37
Of the hit judgment random numbers held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61, the earliest held judgment random number is referred to, and it is judged whether or not it is a “hit”.

In the case of "hit", the process proceeds to step S334, where the winning symbol random number extracting means 38 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time as a winning symbol random number. Then, the special symbol selection means 40 determines a winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. On the other hand, in the case of "losing", the process proceeds to the stage shown in S336, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the loss symbol random number by the loss symbol random number extracting means 39. Then, the special symbol selecting means 40 determines a lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as a special symbol.

In either case, the process proceeds to S338, and the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S332 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 49 fluctuates and displays the special symbol determined by the special symbol selection means 40 on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stops the display.
Then, this processing ends. Immediately after the completion of this processing, the present processing is restarted from the stage shown in S300 of FIG.

(1-4-2-1-2) When Rendering an Effect When the determination at the step shown in S330 of FIG. 10 is affirmative,
That is, when performing an effect, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S340. In this stage, the hit judging means 37 refers to the hit judgment random number held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61, which is held first, and judges whether or not it is a "hit".

(1-4-2-1-2-1) In the case of a hit If it is determined in the step shown in S340 that it is a "hit", the process proceeds to the step shown in S350, where the hit symbol random number extracting means 38
As a result, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is hit and is extracted as a symbol random number. Then, the special symbol selection means 40 determines a winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S360.

In the stage shown in S360, the effect random number extracting means 43 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time as the effect random number. Next, the effect pattern selection means 44 selects any one of the single effect patterns 1 to 10 according to the effect random number.
Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S520. In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S340 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Then, the special symbol display unit 49, after the win symbol special pattern selecting means 40 decides varied displayed on the LCD screen 12, is stopped and displayed. Along with the fluctuation display, the effect display means 50 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the single effect pattern determined by the effect pattern selecting means 44. Then, this processing ends. It should be noted that the present process is restarted from the stage shown in S300 immediately after the end of the present process, after the software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 set to 0.

(1-4-2-1-2-2) In the case of a loss If it is determined at step S340 that "losing" has occurred, the process proceeds to step S370, where the loss symbol random number extracting means 39
As a result, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as a lost symbol random number. Then, the special symbol selecting means 40 determines a lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S380.

In the step shown in S380, the pending random number determination means 33 determines whether or not the required number of changes is two or more. If it is not 2 or more, that is, if the required number of changes is 1, the continuous effect is not started. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S400. On the other hand, when the number is two or more, there is a possibility that the continuous production is started.
Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S390.

At the stage shown in S390, the continuous effect determination random number extracting means 41
The numerical value indicated by 31 is extracted as a continuous effect determination random number. Next, the continuous effect determination means 42 determines whether or not to start the continuous effect based on the continuous effect determination random number. If the continuous production is not started, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S400, and if the continuous production is started, the process goes to the stage shown in S410.

(1-4-2-1-2-2-1) When continuous production is not started When a negative judgment is made in the step shown in S380, or
If a negative determination is made at the stage shown in S390, the continuous production is not started. Therefore, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S400, and the effect random number extracting means 43 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time as the effect random number. Next, the effect pattern selection means 44 selects one of the single effect patterns 11 and 12 according to the effect random number. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S520.

In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S340 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 49 fluctuates and displays the lost symbol determined by the special symbol selection means 40 on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stops the display. In addition, along with the change display, the effect display means 50,
The effect is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the single effect pattern determined by the effect pattern selecting means 44. Then, this processing ends. It should be noted that the present process is restarted from the stage shown in S300 immediately after the end of the present process, after the software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 set to 0.

(1-4-2-1-2-2-2) In the case where continuous production is started If a positive determination is made in the step shown in S390, the continuous production is started. Therefore, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S410, and the effect random number extracting means 43 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time as the effect random number. Next, the effect pattern selection means 44 selects one continuous effect pattern according to the required number of times of change, based on the effect random number. That is, if the required number of fluctuations is 2, the continuous production patterns 1 to 4 are selected. If the required number of fluctuations is 3, the continuous production patterns 5 to 8 are selected. A continuous effect pattern is selected from the patterns 9 and 10, respectively. And
Proceed to the stage shown in S420.

At the stage shown in S420, the continuous effect flag 62 is set to 1 by the flag setting means 45. And
Proceed to step S490. In the step shown in S490, the presentation unit selection unit 46, among the presentation units constituting the continuous effect pattern, in this case first losing effect unit is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S500.

At the stage shown in S500, the continuous production end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous production flag 62 at that time is equal to the required number of times of change. In this case, the continuous effect flag 62 is 1, and the required number of times of the change is at least two.
Therefore, the process proceeds to the step shown in S520. In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S340 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61.
Next, the special symbol display means 49 fluctuates and displays the lost symbol determined by the special symbol selection means 40 on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stops the display. Along with this variation display, the effect display means 50 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 46. Then, the present process ends in a state where the continuous production is continued. It should be noted that the present process is resumed from the stage shown in S300 immediately after the completion of the present process, after the software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 set to “1”.

(1-4-2-2) In the case of continuous production If a positive judgment is made at the stage shown in S310,
That is, when the continuous production flag 62 is 1 or more,
It means that the continuous production is actually being executed. In this case, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S430. At the stage shown in S430, the reserved random number determination means 33 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls at the time. Then, the process proceeds to a stage shown in S440.

At the stage shown in S440, the flag setting means 45 adds 1 to the continuous effect flag 62. Thereby, the number of times of the variable display is advanced by one time. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S450. In the step shown in S450, the hit judging means 37 refers to the hit judgment random number held in the hit judgment random number holding means 61, the one held first, and judges whether it is "hit" or not. .

(1-4-2-2-1) Case of Win If the hit is determined in the step shown in S450, the process proceeds to the step shown in S460, and the hit symbol random number extracting means 38
As a result, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is hit and is extracted as a symbol random number. Then, the special symbol selection means 40 determines a winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S470.

In the stage shown in S470, the effect unit selection means 46 indicates the numerical value of the continuous effect flag 62 from the effect units constituting the continuous effect pattern (see S410) selected at the time of the previous and subsequent variable display. The effect unit corresponding to the number of times to be performed is selected. Further, at this stage, the determination that the continuous production is to be ended is made by the continuous production end determining means.
The process proceeds to step S510.

At the stage shown in S510, the continuous effect flag 62 is set to 0 by the flag releasing means 48. And
Proceed to step S520. In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Then, the special symbol display unit 49, after the win symbol special pattern selecting means 40 decides varied displayed on the LCD screen 12, is stopped and displayed. Along with the variable display, the effect display means 50 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the hit effect unit determined by the effect unit selection means 46. And
This processing ends in the state where the continuous production has ended. It should be noted that, after the end of this processing, immediately after the software reset, this processing is restarted in a state where the continuous effect flag 62 is 0 from the stage shown in S300.

(1-4-2-2-2) Case of Loss On the other hand, if it is determined at step S450 that “losing” has occurred, the process proceeds to step S480, where the loss symbol random number extracting means 39 At this time, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 is extracted as a lost symbol random number. Then, the special symbol selecting means 40 determines a lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to a stage shown in S490.

In the stage shown in S490, the effect unit selection means 46 indicates the value of the continuous effect flag 62 from the effect units constituting the continuous effect pattern (see S410) selected at the time of the previous and subsequent variable display. The loss production unit corresponding to the number of times to be performed is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S500. In the stage shown in S500, the continuous production end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous production flag 62 at the time is equal to the required number of times of change.

(1-4-2-2-2-1) In the case of ending the continuous production Affirmative in the step shown in S500 means that the number of fluctuations is the last number of fluctuations in the continuous production pattern. Will be applicable. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S510, and the continuous effect flag 62 is set to 0 by the flag canceling means 48. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S520.

In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 49 fluctuates and displays the lost symbol determined by the special symbol selection means 40 on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stops the display. In addition, along with the change display, the effect display means 50,
The effect is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 46. Then, the present process ends in a state where the continuous effect has ended. It should be noted that the present process is restarted from the stage shown in S300 immediately after the end of the present process and after the software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 being 0.

(1-4-2-2-2-2) Case of Continuation of Continuous Production On the other hand, a negative judgment at the stage shown in S500 means that the number of times of the change is the last in the continuous production pattern. This means that the number of changes has not been reached. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S520. In the step shown in S520, the hit judgment random number used for the judgment in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the hit judgment random number holding means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 49 is a special symbol selection means.
The losing symbol determined by 40 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped and displayed. Along with this variation display, the effect display means 50 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 46. Then, the present process ends in a state where the continuous production is continued. It should be noted that after the completion of this processing, immediately after the software reset, from the stage shown in S300, the continuous effect flag 62
This processing is restarted with the state of the addition at the stage indicated by 40.

(2) Second Embodiment In the second embodiment of the present invention, a continuous effect pattern is prepared for each combination of “hit” and “losing” related to the reservation. (2-1) Board Surface Appearance The board surface 11 of the ball game machine 10 according to the second embodiment is
This is the same as that of the embodiment. Therefore, the description should refer to the description of the above (1-1).

(2-2) Outline of Game The outline of the game in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is the same as that according to the first embodiment. Therefore, the description should refer to the description of the above (1-2). (2-3) Function Blocks The functions of the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment relating to hit determination, special symbol selection, and effect pattern selection are the same as in the first embodiment in the functional block diagram of FIG. Is shown.
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the continuous effect pattern table 72 is different from the components of the same name in the first embodiment. Also, CP as a processing means
U30 is a suspension hit determination means 51 as a new component.
It is supposed to function as well. Therefore, these components will be described below. Since the functions of the other components are the same as those of the components having the same names in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be made in the above-mentioned (1-
Please refer to the description of each component in 3).

(2-3-1) Continuous Effect Pattern Table As shown in Table 3 below, in the continuous effect pattern table 72, of the continuous change patterns requiring two change displays, finally, the hit effect unit is obtained. Of the continuous fluctuation patterns that require three types of variable display, three of which end in a loss production unit and four in which a loss production unit ends, four and four times, respectively, end in a hit production unit and end in a loss production unit. Of the continuous fluctuation patterns requiring the fluctuation display, two patterns each of which ends with a hit effect unit and those which end with a loss effect unit are stored.

[0137]

[Table 3]

As shown in Table 3 above, in each continuous effect pattern, it is determined in advance whether the unit is a unit of effect or a loss effect unit for each variable display count. Each continuous production pattern is based on a different story. Although the specific contents of the story are not described in detail, the tendency of the story in each production unit is generally as follows.

(2-3-1-1) Continuous production pattern 1 1st: Displayed as the lost design is displayed in a variable manner. The beginning of the story is presented. Continue to the second session. 2nd: Displayed as the winning symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the first episode, a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.

The continuous effect patterns 2, 3 and 4 are substantially the same as described above. (2-3-1-2) Continuous production pattern 5 1st: Displayed as the losing symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The beginning of the story is presented. Continue to the second session. 2nd: Displayed as the losing symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Following the first episode, an unsuccessful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.

The continuous effect patterns 6, 7, and 8 are also substantially the same as described above. (2-3-1-3) Continuous production pattern 9 1st: Displayed as the losing symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The beginning of the story is presented. Continued to the 2nd 2nd: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Subsequent to the first part of the start, contents for expanding the part are presented. Continue to the third.

Third: Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the second round, a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
The continuous effect patterns 10, 11, and 12 are also substantially the same as above. (2-3-1-4) Continuous effect pattern 13, Part 1: losing symbols are displayed along with the display change. The beginning of the story is presented. 2nd continues to Part 2: losing symbols are displayed along with the display change. Subsequent to the first part of the start, contents for expanding the part are presented. Continue to the third.

Third time: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the second round, the end of the failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The continuous effect patterns 14, 15 and 16 are also substantially the same as described above. (2-3-1-5) Continuous production pattern 17 1st: It is displayed as the lost design is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. Continued to the 2nd 2nd: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Subsequent to the first part of the start, contents for expanding the part are presented. Continue to the third.

Third time: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Subsequent to the second deployment, contents that further develop this are presented. Continue to the fourth. 4th: Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the third round, a successful outcome is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The continuous effect pattern 18 is also substantially the same as described above.

(2-3-1-6) Continuous production pattern 19 1st: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. Continued to the 2nd 2nd: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Subsequent to the first part of the start, contents for expanding the part are presented. Continue to the third.

Third time: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Subsequent to the second deployment, contents that further develop this are presented. Continue to the fourth. 4th: Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the third round of development, the consequences of failure are presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit. The same applies to the continuous effect pattern 20.

(2-3-2) Hold Win Determination Unit The hold hit determination unit 51 is still used for hit determination by the hit determination unit 37 among the hit random numbers held in the hit random number storage unit 61. For those that do not exist, the same determination as the hit determination means 37 is performed. (2-4) Processing Procedure Hereinafter, the processing procedure in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9, 10, and 11. Note that the ball game machine according to the present embodiment
The processing procedure in 10 is almost the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, only the different processing steps will be described below, and the other processing steps should be referred to the above-mentioned (1-4).

(2-4-1) Reservation Processing of Hit Determination Random Number This processing is the same as the above (1-4-1). (2-4-2) Processing related to special symbols and effects Regarding the steps shown in S300 and S310 in FIG.
-4-2).

(2-4-2-1) In the case where continuous production is not being performed For the steps shown in S320 and S330, the above-mentioned (1-4-2)
Same as -1). (2-4-2-1-1) When the Effect is Not Executed This case is the same as (1-4-2-1-1) described above. (2-4-2-1-2) In the case of performing an effect Regarding the stage shown in S340, the above (1-4-2-1-1)
Same as 2).

Case of (2-4-2-1-2-1) In this case, the above (1-4-2-1-2-1)
Is the same as (2-4-2-1-2-2) In the case of loss For the steps shown in S370, S380 and S390, the above (1-
This is the same as 4-2-1-2-2).

(2-4-2-1-2-2-1) When Continuous Production is Not Started In this case, the above-mentioned (1-4-2-1-2-2-2)
Same as 1). (2-4-2-1-2-2-2) In the case where continuous production is started If a positive determination is made in the step shown in S390, the continuous production is started. Therefore, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S410, and the effect random number extracting means 43 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time as the effect random number. At the same time, the holding hit judgment means 51 determines whether the hit judgment random numbers held at the present time in the hit judgment random number holding means 61 are "hit" or "losing" for the Nth counting from the earliest one. Is determined. Then
Based on the effect random number, the effect pattern selecting means 44 selects one continuous effect pattern according to the required number of fluctuations and the "hit" and "losing" patterns. However, if the "hit" is reached before reaching the N-th, the continuous effect pattern up to that point is selected. In other words, if the required number of fluctuations is 2, continuous production patterns 1 to 4 (in the case of "hit" for the second time) or continuous production patterns 5 to 8 (in the case of "losing" until the second time) are continuous. An effect pattern is selected. If the required number of fluctuations is 3, the continuous effect patterns 9 to 12 (in the case of "hit" for the third time) or continuous effect patterns 13 to 16 (in the case of "miss" for the third time) are continuous. An effect pattern is selected. Furthermore, if the required number of fluctuations is 4, the continuous effect pattern 17 or 18 (in the case of “hit” for the fourth time) or the continuous effect pattern 19 or 20
A continuous effect pattern is selected from (all in the case of "losing" up to the fourth time). Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S420.

The steps shown in S420, S490, S500 and S520 are the same as in the above (1-4-2-1-2-2-2). (2-4-2-2) In the case of a continuous production effect This case is the same as (1-4-2-2). (3) Others Each of the random numbers other than the hit determination random number is not necessarily required for each variation display. Therefore, in each of the above-described embodiments, each random number is extracted immediately before the judgment or the time required for the judgment. However, the timing of the extraction does not matter as long as it is extracted before the determination or the determination. Also, whether or not you need it,
Each random number or a part of it is used as a starting point
It is also possible to extract all at once when winning the prize. However, in this case, in order to avoid that the random numbers are the same due to the same random number extraction timing,
It is desirable to provide a dedicated random number generating means 31 for each random number extracting means.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, an upper limit is set on the number of hit judgment random numbers held by the hit judgment random number holding means 61. However, although the upper limit may not be provided in the configuration of the present invention, the upper limit of the number of times of the variable display required for the continuous effect needs to be appropriately determined.

[0154]

According to the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects. That is, among the present invention, according to the description of the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by enabling a continuous production in which the story develops over a plurality of variable displays.

According to the description of the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, continuous production is enabled only when the number of reserved balls is plural, so that continuous production can be performed smoothly. Can be executed. Furthermore, according to the description of the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the invention, the continuous effect can be executed from the fluctuation only in the case of so-called "losing", so that the continuous effect is appropriately performed. It is possible to start at an appropriate timing.

[0156] According to the description of the invention of claim 4, wherein, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 3, enables continuous effect from the change only if the bonus game on hold balls after the change occurs By doing so, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation for the continuous production. Furthermore, according to the description of the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to select an appropriate pattern by selecting a continuous effect pattern according to the number of reserved balls. Become.

According to the description of the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, if a hit occurs even during continuous production, the continuous production is terminated so that the continuous production is appropriate. It becomes possible to execute. Furthermore, according to the description of the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 6, when a hit occurs even during continuous production, the continuous production can be smoothly terminated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the invention according to claim 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a board surface of the ball game machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing functions of the ball game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process of adding the number of reserved balls in the ball game machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of processing relating to hit determination, selection of a special symbol, and selection of an effect pattern in the ball game machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of processing relating to hit determination, selection of a special symbol, and selection of an effect pattern in the ball game machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating functions of a ball game machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Ball game machine 11 Board 12 LCD screen 13 Special design hold lamp 14 Starter 15 Magnifier 16 Attacker unit 17 Large winning opening 18 Normal design display device 19 Normal design hold lamp 20 Fluctuation start gate 21 Winning opening 22 Out opening 30 CPU 31 random number generation means 32 hit judgment random number extraction means 33 reserved random number judgment means 34 flag judgment means 35 effect execution judgment random number extraction means 36 effect execution judgment means 37 hit judgment means 38 hit symbol random number extraction means 39 losing symbol random number extraction means 40 special symbol Selection means 41 Continuous production judgment random number extraction means 42 Continuous production judgment means 43 Production random number extraction means 44 Production pattern selection means 45 Flag setting means 46 Production unit selection means 47 Continuous production end determination means 48 Flag release means 49 Special symbol display means 50 Production Display means 51 Reservation hit judgment means 60 RAM 61 Hit judgment random number reservation means 62 Continuous effect flag 70 ROM 71 Germany effect pattern table 72 continuous effect pattern table

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A special symbol variation display relating to the presence or absence of a big hit game is executed once for each winning of a game ball to a predetermined starting port, and a big hit game is generated in accordance with the change display. A ballistic game machine in which an effect suggesting the possibility of a single effect may be executed, and a single effect pattern table in which a single effect pattern representing a single effect that is an effect completed during one variation display is recorded. And a continuous effect pattern table in which a continuous effect pattern representing a continuous effect that is an effect that continues over a plurality of variable displays is recorded; a random number generating means; and a hit determination from the random number generating means triggered by a prize in the starting port. A hit judging random number extracting means for extracting a random number; a hit judging means for judging whether or not to generate a big hit game using the hit judging random number; Special symbol selecting means for selecting a special symbol according to the determination result by lottery, and a state of either a set state indicating that the continuous effect is currently being executed or a non-set state indicating that the continuous effect is not being executed. A continuous effect flag; flag determining means for determining a state of the continuous effect flag; and determining whether or not to execute an effect when the flag determining means determines that the continuous effect flag is in a non-set state. Production execution determination means, continuous production determination random number extraction means for extracting a continuous production determination random number from the random number generation means prior to determining whether or not to start the continuous production, and the determination result by the production execution determination means is positive. In some cases, the continuous production determination random number is used to determine whether to start a continuous production from the variable display using the continuous production determination random number. If a negative determination is made, a continuous production pattern is selected from the continuous production pattern table, and if a negative determination is made, a production pattern selection unit that selects a single production pattern from the single production pattern table, Flag setting means for changing the continuous effect flag to a set state when a continuous effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selecting means; special symbol display means for variably displaying the special symbol; When the effect flag is determined to be in the set state, while displaying the effect according to the continuous effect pattern selected when the continuous effect flag is in the set state, along with the change display of the special symbol, When the continuous determination flag is determined to be in a non-set state by the flag determination unit, and An effect display means for displaying an effect according to the continuous effect pattern or the single effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means when the judgment by the line judging means is affirmative, together with the fluctuation display of the special symbol; A continuous production end determining means for determining whether or not the continuous production has completed the required number of times of variable display when the continuous production flag is determined to be in a set state by the flag determination means; A ball game machine comprising: flag release means for changing the continuous effect flag to a non-set state when the determination by the end determination means is affirmative. 2. A hit judgment random number holding means capable of holding a hit judgment random number related to a winning when a change display is actually executed by the special symbol display means, and the hit judgment random number. With a holding random number determining means for determining the number of hit determination random numbers held in the holding means, the continuous effect determination means, when the determination by the hit determination means using the held hit random number, Determining whether or not to start a continuous effect only when it is determined that the at least one hit determination random number is held by the hit random number holding means by the holding random number determination means. Item 2. A ball and ball game machine according to Item 1. 3. The bullet according to claim 2, wherein the continuous production determining means determines whether or not to start the continuous production only when a negative determination is made by the hit determination means. Ball game machine. 4. Among the hit determination random number being held in the hit determination random number holding means, for those that have yet to be subjected to the determination by said hit determining means, whether it is related to the bonus game occurrence And the continuous production determination means determines whether or not to start the continuous production only when the determination by the reservation success determination means is affirmative. The ball game machine according to claim 3. 5. Among the hit judgment random numbers held in the hit judgment random number holding means, those not yet subjected to the judgment by the hit judgment means, whether or not it is related to the occurrence of a big hit game. When the affirmative determination is made by the continuous effect determination means, the effect pattern selecting means converts the continuous effect pattern according to the determination result by the hold effect determination means to the continuous effect pattern. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the ball game machine is selected from an effect pattern table. 6. The continuous production end judging means makes an affirmative judgment also when the hit judging means judges that a big hit game has occurred. Ball game machine. 7. The continuous effect pattern is composed of effect units for each variation display, and no hit effect unit or jackpot game corresponding to a special symbol indicating that a jackpot game is generated in each effect unit. and loss effect unit corresponding to the special symbol of effect are provided, along with the per presentation unit is intended to terminate the continuous performance pattern, which according to the last round of the variable display of the miss effect unit the continuous effect 7. The ball game machine according to claim 6, wherein the pattern is ended, and the loss production units other than those related to the last variation display are continued to the next production unit.