JP2003190471A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine by which an opportunity and a frequency for transfer to a probability variation game are changed so as to enhance expectation for a game and also a condition for changing the opportunity and the frequency for transfer to the probability variation game is decided by the operation of a player so as to allow the player to actively participate in the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game is transferred to the probability variation game in response to a result obtained by comparing the information concerning identifying information being a displayed still pattern with the reference identifying information as a reference pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention
Has a display device that is shown and stopped,
The present invention relates to a ball game machine capable of shifting to a special game. [0002] In a conventional ball-and-ball game machine, a slot is used.
A variable display game that imitates a game is a liquid crystal display panel
This variable display is executed on a display device comprising
The ball game is given to the player according to the design of the symbol in the game.
It is known that there is a transition to advantageous games, so-called special games
ing. [0003] This ball-and-ball game machine has a variable display game result.
Is reflected in ball games.
Players expect to be able to win
It was made to enhance the feeling, not only for ball games
Engage players with variable display games
The game was designed to keep the game from getting tired
Met. [0004] In addition, the expectation of the player is raised or
In order to avoid getting tired, we shifted to special games
A so-called stochastic game, a so-called probability-variable game
Attempts have been made to introduce techniques. [0005] In this probability varying game, a variable display game is performed.
Predetermined as a probability variation symbol when running
Shift and execute after stop display etc. on the displayed symbol
Is what is done. The probability variation symbol described above is displayed variably
It will be stopped and displayed at a predetermined probability in the game
As described above, transition to probability variation games
When you do, the ball game becomes easier to shift to special game
It is. [0006] As described above, the conventional
The transition to probability-variable gaming in ball-and-ball machines is determined in advance.
Stochastic fluctuation diagram made to stop at the given probability
It is unique to the pattern, that is, it moves with a certain probability.
Something boring to the player because it was done
Could be: [0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems.
The opportunity and frequency of transition to probability-varying games
By changing, it is possible to increase the expectation of the game
And the conditions for shifting to probability-variable
The game allows the player to actively participate in the game.
Can be added to the game without getting tired of the game.
To provide a ball game machine that can be continued
You. [0008] The above object has been achieved.
In the present invention, in order to perform
Information related to certain identification information and reference symbols as comparison standards
According to the comparison result with the reference identification information
It is characterized by shifting to a technique. (1) The ball is provided in the game area, and the hit ball wins
Possible start winning opening (6b) and the starting winning opening (6b)
Based on the fact that the hit ball has won, the display device,
The identification information is variably displayed, and after a predetermined time, the identification information is displayed.
Identification information display control means (600) for stop display;
When the stop-displayed identification information is in a specific mode,
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player
(500) and the specific state based on achievement of a predetermined condition.
Control game that controls the probability change game that is likely to appear
And a control means (400).
The probability variation game control means (400)
Also, the identification information that was previously stopped and displayed is used as the past stop identification information.
Stop display identification information storage means (hit symbol history record
Storage means 410) and the information stopped and displayed during the fluctuation.
Response request information indicating that it is necessary to make a prediction regarding another information and respond
Request display control means for displaying on the display device
(490) and the player hits the ball differently.
Answer determination means for determining the answer (player selection element determination means
420), and when the answer is determined,
Prediction information generating means (prediction identification information
Report generation means 495), the prediction information, and the past stop
Identification information and an identification to determine whether the information satisfies a predetermined condition.
The different information comparing means (460) and the identification information comparing means
The probability of starting the probability varying game according to the comparison result
Fluctuating game start means (470) and the end of the probability fluctuating game
Probability change based on the completion condition
Moving game ending means (480).
Ball game machine. [0010] The invention of the above (1) is described as follows.
"Previous stop identification"
`` Information '' is the reference identification information as the comparison reference, and `` Stop display
Of the prediction of the identification information to be
By hitting the ball and hitting the ball,
Measurement information ". Furthermore, these "past stop identification information"
And "prediction information" are "
Probability that it is easy to shift to a special game that is advantageous to the player
Determines whether to shift to floating games, so it is advantageous for players
The opportunity and frequency of transition to special games
To increase the player's expectations and make the player play
Can be attracted and enhance interest
Nature occurs. [0011] In addition, "the identification information to be stopped and displayed"
Predictions are answered by the player
So that players can actively participate in the game.
There is also a possibility that it can be done. Further, these "past stop identification information"
The relationship with "predicted information" is more, greater, and
If less than or less than, start probability change game
The actual limiter and
It can also play a role. [0013] Furthermore, "Stop display before the fluctuation.
The past stop identification information, which is the
Since it is the reference identification information that becomes the standard, it was done in the past
The result of the game can be used effectively and the reference identification information
Can eliminate the need for generating means for generating
Can be simplified. [0014] Further, "the identification information which is stopped and displayed"
The display device displays answer request information indicating that a prediction should be made
To make a prediction about the identification information
Be clear to the player that they have to answer
Be able to respond
The player must be nervous and focused
And increase the player's playing power.
The possibility arises that it can be attracted to [0015] Further, the number of hit balls winning the specific winning opening is:
Usually, more than a predetermined number, for example, more than 4 can be reserved
In many cases, the number of reservations exceeds the specified number.
When it becomes, there are players who do not fire the ball
As a result, the operating rate of the ball game machine will decrease,
According to the invention of (1), "split ball"
Since the player is allowed to answer the prediction, the number of holds
The player must hit the ball to answer
Not be able to improve the operating rate of ball and ball machines
In both cases, to answer the prediction, "split the ball"
Players need technical skills because they have to do it
Players will concentrate on the game
You can get involved in the game
There is a possibility that the game can be continued. [0016] The invention of the above (1) is based on a resilient type.
A ball game machine, a digi-pachi type ball game machine, so-called "rights" type
Identification of ball-and-ball game machines, so-called "general power" ball-and-game machines
Information is displayed and based on the displayed identification information
Suitable for all ballistic machines that can perform probability
Is available. Further, the identification in the invention of (1) described above.
Information is a single item, but two or more items
May be. If there are multiple pieces of identification information,
The fixed mode ”indicates that the combination of the stopped and displayed identification information is
This is a mode that is a predetermined combination, and is specified as described later.
This is a concept corresponding to the design. Further, when there is a plurality of pieces of identification information,
Then, in the invention of (1), “Stop indication in the fluctuation”
"Identified information" is one of multiple identification information
May be the identification information at the time of stop display.
It is not necessary that the identification information is stopped and displayed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) A ball game machine according to the present invention
FIG. 1 shows an overview. The ball-and-ball game machine has an outer holding frame for the game machine.
And an outer frame 1 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 1
Lath door 2, upper plate 3, lower plate 4, hitting handle 5, and game area
Frame 7 including a storage section for storing a game board 6 having a region
Are provided. The game board 6 is divided by rails.
There is a game area, and this game area has
Image display device 6a for displaying a symbol, fluctuation condition of the symbol
Special winning opening (start winning opening) 6b, when a big hit occurs
Winning prize opening 6c that opens and closes, and other general prizes
Mouth 6d, windmill and many obstacle nails that affect the fall of hit ball
(Not shown) and an out port 6e are provided. The hitting handle 5 is rotated with respect to the front frame 7.
It is provided on the back side of the hitting handle 5,
A motor (not shown) is provided. Player hits ball
When the handle 5 is operated, power is supplied to the firing motor,
The game ball stored in the upper plate 3 is a hit ball launching unit (illustrated)
Is sent to the game area at any intensity
Is done. FIG. 2 shows an enlarged front view of the game board 6 in an enlarged manner.
You. FIG. 2 also omits the obstacle nails described above.
It is. The hit ball fired in the game area is placed on the game board 6.
Is guided by the guide rail 30 provided in the game board 6.
Move to the top, then proceed with collision with obstacle nail
The player falls downward while changing the direction.
When the ball is dropped, various hits provided in the game area
It flows down to the prize port or the out port 6e. When a prize is won at any of the various prize openings,
A predetermined prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 3 according to. Also, enter
When the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 6b, the image is displayed.
Simulated so-called slot game on the display device 6a
The variable display game is started. When the variable display game is started, an image is displayed.
The symbol, which is the identification information displayed on the device 6a, is displayed in a variable manner.
And start the pattern
After displaying the variation mode, the display is stopped. Stop display
If the design at the moment is a specific design, it will be a big hit
After the predetermined demonstration is displayed, the special winning opening 6c is opened.
Being released, the falling ball can flow into the big winning opening 6c
Become. The back of the special winning opening 6c has a special winning prize.
A solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing the opening 6c is provided.
As described above, the variable display game
When the stopped and displayed symbol becomes a specific symbol,
To drive the solenoid which is the special winning opening drive device 700
Thus, the special winning opening 6c is opened. The opening operation of the special winning opening 6c is performed in accordance with the special winning opening.
When a predetermined winning number (for example, 10) is won in 6c,
Alternatively, after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, the process is temporarily stopped.
You. Also, while the special winning opening 6c is open, the special winning is achieved.
A hit ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided with the mouth 6c.
If so, perform this operation again, and this operation
Continue until 15 times. Here, the special winning opening 6c is opened.
The ball game at the time is called special game, and the special winning opening 6c
When the ball is closed, the ball game is
Name. In addition, below the big winning opening 6c, there are 7 segments.
And a display device 8 composed of a point display.
In this display device 8, a normal symbol which is display information
Is variably displayed so that the variable display and the stop display are repeated.
It is. A game is provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 6a.
Player response operating ports 9a and 9b are provided,
In the answering operation port 9a, a left passage opening detection device 160 is provided.
It is provided, and the right-hand passage is passed through the player response operation port 9b.
A detection device 150 is provided. On the lower side of the image display device 6a,
A symbol operation port 9c is provided.
Is equipped with a normal symbol opening detection device 120
I have. This normal symbol working port passage detection device 120
When detecting that the hit ball has passed through the symbol operating port 9c
Is a variable display of a normal symbol on the display device 8 described above.
Is started and after a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol fluctuation table
Stop showing. This ordinary pattern consists of numbers, symbols, etc.
Information, such as numbers from "0" to "9".
You. The normal symbol is a predetermined symbol, for example, "7"
Is stopped and displayed, the specified entry
A movable piece 10a provided on both left and right sides of the prize mouth 6b
(Not shown) for driving the solenoids 10b
Supply current to make it easier for game balls to enter the specific winning opening 6b
The movable pieces 10a and 10b are driven so that
6b is opened. In addition, specific winning opening 6b
After a predetermined period of time has elapsed since
The movable piece is driven and the specific winning opening 6b is closed and specified.
The game ball is made difficult to enter the winning opening 6b. Further, above the above-mentioned image display device 6a,
Is provided with four holding lamps 11a to 11d.
While the variable display game is being executed, the specific winning
When a hit ball wins in b, the variable display game is played immediately.
Since it cannot be started, it will wait.
The holding lamps 11a to 11d are used for the standby variable table.
Game as a suspended game,
This indicates the number of frames, and up to four must be reserved
Can be. The state where the maximum number of 4 is already pending
Even if the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 6b,
The sphere is treated as an excess and the variable display
Is not used as an opportunity to start
You. The processing executed by the image display device 6a described above.
Variable display games are played on slot machines, etc.
Is a game that mimics a slot game
A certain symbol is displayed on the image display device 6a, and the symbol fluctuates.
Display (hereinafter referred to as variable display)
Displayed to stop at a predetermined symbol after a fixed time (hereinafter, stop
Stop display), and when the stop display is made,
When a predetermined symbol called a specific symbol is reached,
In a game to shift the trick to a special game that is advantageous to the player
The change display and the stop display are implemented as one process.
This is a game played. In addition, the above-mentioned design is a character,
It consists of symbols, patterns, etc. and can be visually recognized by the player
This is the identification information made as described above. The above-described symbol variation display is an image display device.
In the display 6a, the content of the symbol is displayed so as to change.
Display that changes the display position of the symbol.
FIG. For example, the numbers 1, 2,...
Twelve symbols to be displayed as a set
From design "1" to design "2" or from design "2"
As the design changes to "3"
Or one symbol “8” scrolls
This is a display mode in which the display is performed as follows. In this example,
One set of the symbols “1” to “12” shown is a slot.
Displayed on a single reel used in
This is a concept corresponding to a set of symbols. The above-mentioned stop display is the display of symbols.
A table that displays symbols so that the position stays at a substantially constant position
FIG. The variable display game described above belongs to one set.
Display when the symbol to be displayed is changed or stopped.
However, symbols belonging to multiple sets, for example, three sets, are changed
It may be displayed or stopped. in this way
In the variable display game, symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are changed
After a predetermined period of time, stop display
Combination of symbols when the symbol to be stopped is displayed
Plays a ball game when matches with the predetermined combination
It shifts to a special game that is advantageous to the player. In this case
Is a symbol that constitutes a predetermined combination is a specific symbol
It is. For example, images belonging to three groups are displayed as images.
When displayed on the device 6a, the symbols belonging to the first set are
Stopped at "7" and the symbols belonging to the second set
Stopped at "7" and the symbols belonging to the third group
When stopped at "7", the combination of symbols
Is a predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7",
The ball game shifts to a special game assuming that it matches the fixed pattern
Because As described above, whether the ball game is a normal game
Open special winning opening 6c
To enable the falling ball to flow into the special winning opening 6c.
Because Further, the stop display is performed on the image display device 6a.
The symbol to be played is in the game control means 200 as described later.
It is determined by the value of a random number generated by The random number is
Acquired when a hit ball wins the fixed winning opening 6b. Get
The variable display game is deviated by the value of the random number
It is decided whether to hit or not. Note that the above-mentioned random number is a game control
By means of random number generation means (not shown) provided in stage 200
Generated. This random number generating means is provided for the reference clock of the CPU.
Consists of an increment counter that divides the clock signal appropriately
Have been. This counter is configured inside the CPU.
And adds a number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99) at high speed
are doing. In addition, such a counter is generally used for academic purposes.
Although different from the definition of random numbers, the timing of obtaining
Therefore, it actually functions as a random number. others
Therefore, the term “random number” used in this specification
If the acquisition time is indefinite as in
Is called a random number even if it violates the definition. In the variable display game, a special game is started.
Includes probability-changing games that have a high probability of running
ing. Ball game transitions from regular game to special game
Then, when ending the special game, as shown in FIG.
Whether to shift to probability variation game in the indicated subroutine
Make a judgment. Shift to probability variation game in this judgment
If it is determined, return to the normal game and a specific winning opening
Variable as probability variation game when hit ball wins in 6b
The display game is executed. The function block of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment
FIG. This ball game machine is provided on a game board 6.
Start winning prize detection by detecting the winning of a hit ball into the starting prize opening 6b.
Start winning winning a prize detecting device 110 that outputs an outgoing signal
The winning of the hit ball to the prize mouth 6c is detected and a big winning detection signal is output.
Of the winning prize mouth winning detecting device 130, the winning prize mouth 6c
Detects that a hit ball has flowed down to a specific area provided in the
Specific area passage detection switch that outputs a specific area passage signal
H 140 are provided, and these detection devices
It is electrically connected to the control means 200. Also, when a hit ball has passed through an ordinary symbol operating port,
Symbol working port passage detection device 120 for detecting
Excessive passage detection device 150 and left passage detection device 1
60 is also electrically connected to the game control means 200. It should be noted that the game control means 200 described above
U (central processing unit), ROM (read only memo)
I), RAM (random access memory), input / output
Interface, input / output bus, etc. (not shown).
It has various functions as described below. The game control means 200 includes a normal game execution means.
300, probability variation control means 400, special game execution means 5
00, from the symbol control means 600 and the payout control means 610
Become. In this game control means 200, as described later
4 to 13 are executed. The above-mentioned normal game execution means 300
Winning prize processing means 310 and special game shift determination means 320
Consists of The winning opening winning processing means 310 is mainly described later.
A subroutine as shown in FIG.
Various winning ports, specific winning ports (starting winning port) 6b,
It is determined whether or not a hit ball has won a prize port 6c or a general prize port 6d.
Detect and turn on the general winning flag,
Turn on the status of the prize flag or pay out according to the winning opening
A process for determining the number of prize balls to be performed is performed. These processes are
The above-described starting opening winning detection device 110 and the winning opening winning detection
The detection signal emitted from the device 130 and the general winning opening 6d
Detector that detects that the ball has been hit (not shown)
It is performed based on the detection signal issued from
You. The special game shift determination means 320
To determine whether or not to transition to special games from
This is mainly due to the support as shown in FIGS.
This is for executing the routine. This special game
The shift determination means 320 is a symbol element acquisition means 330
Determination means 340, random number storage means 360 and hit random number determination
Means 370. The symbol element obtaining means 330 is provided in FIG.
This is for executing a subroutine as shown in FIG.
The symbol element obtaining means 330 determines that the variable display game has been won.
Randomness to obtain a random number to determine whether
Number obtaining means 332 and a symbol for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed.
A stop symbol random number acquiring means 334 for acquiring random numbers;
You. Hit random number acquisition means 332 and stop symbol random number acquisition means 3
The value of the random number acquired by the random number storage unit 360
Is stored. The hit random number determining means 370 is described later.
In steps S54 and S64 of FIG.
Perform processing to determine whether the value of the number matches the winning value
It is for. The effect determining means 340 is a stop symbol determining means.
342, effect random number acquisition means 344, hit effect pattern group
346, reach effect pattern group 348 and outgoing effect pattern
, And a group 350 of threads. This effect determination means 340
The step S45 of FIG. 7 and the subroutine of FIG.
It is for doing. The stop symbol determining means 342 obtains a winning random number.
Stop according to the value of the hit random number acquired by the means 332
This is for determining the symbols to be displayed, and is described later.
8 for executing the processing of step S55 or S56.
Things. Further, the effect random number acquiring means 344 is provided in the image table.
For changing the effect contents displayed on the display device 6a.
To obtain random numbers to be used as data
7 for executing the processing of step S45 in FIG.
Things. The hit effect pattern group 346 is described later.
When executing the processing of step S57 in FIG.
The reach effect pattern group 348 is described later.
Used when executing the process of step S59 in FIG.
The departure effect pattern group 350 will be described later.
Used when executing the process of step S60 in FIG.
Things. These hit production pattern groups 346,
-Ch effect pattern group 348 and departure effect pattern group 35
0 is an image previously stored in the above-described ROM or RAM.
Image data. It is necessary to have a production pattern group
The type of game state of the variable display game
You can select the production pattern according to
You. As described above, the game control means 200
It also has a rate variation control means 400. This probability variation control means
400 is a hit symbol history storage means 410, a player selection required
Element determining means 420, probability variation intrusion determining means 430, probability
Floating game execution means 440, identification information comparison means 460,
Rate change game start means 470, probability change game end means 48
0, answer request display control means 490 and prediction identification information generation
10 and 11 which will be described later.
It is for executing a routine. The hit symbol history storage means 410 has a variable display
When the game wins, the pattern at that time is memorized sequentially
The history of the hit symbol is stored.
This hit symbol history storage means 410 is provided in FIG.
Read the hit symbol history in the process of step S72
In the process of step S96 in FIG.
It is used when memorizing the hit symbol history.
You. The player selection element determination means 420 will be described later.
This is for executing the subroutine of FIG.
As will be described later,
The player has selected "HIGH" or "LOW"
Can be determined. The probability variation entry determination means 430 provides the player with
Transfer to special games to make it easier to shift to advantageous special games
Judge whether to shift to probability variation game with increased row probability
And a subroutine of FIG. 12 described later.
Is to execute. The probability variation game execution means 440
By the probability variation entry determining means 430, the game is shifted to the probability variation game.
To execute the game when it is determined to run
Things. The identification information comparing means 460 is mainly described later.
To execute the subroutine of FIG.
You. Stop display in the variable display game executed this time
Comparison of the design that is the identification information and the reference design
To determine whether or not a predetermined relationship is satisfied.
is there. [0064] The probability variation game start means 470 includes identification information.
Probability changing game based on the comparison result by comparison means 460
, The probability ending game ending means 4
80 is for ending the started probability variation game
It is. These probability change game start means 470 and probability
The variable game ending means 480 is mainly provided in FIG.
And for executing the subroutine of FIG. The answer request display control means 490 performs a stop display.
To make predictions about the symbols that are
To display on the image display device 6a.
Play games that have to control and answer predictions
It is for showing to the person. The prediction identification information generating means 495 provides the player with
When a more predictive answer is given, the player
To use the symbol, which is the identified information, as predicted identification information.
Therefore, mainly the subroutine of FIG. 11 is executed.
It is for It should be noted that the probability variation control means 400
Construct "probability change game control means" and store hit symbol history
Means “stop display identification information storage means” from means 410
Then, from the player selection element determination means 420,
Means "and" answer discriminating means "to execute probability variation games
The means 440 constitutes “probability changing game execution means”.
In addition, the identification information comparison means 460 sends a message “identification information comparison
And the probability change game start means 470
Fluctuating game start means "and stochastic fluctuation game ending means 4
80 "probability change game end means"
The display control means 490 configures the “response request display control means”.
From the prediction identification information generation means 495
Means ”. Further, the game control means 200 controls the special game
It also has a row means 500. This special game execution means 500
Are unit game execution means 510 and continuation determination means 520
And consisting of This special game execution means 500 is mainly
For executing a subroutine of FIG.
It is. The special game is a regular game,
By hitting (passing) a hit ball in a specific area in 6c
Be started. Special games are usually based on unit games
A certain number of prizes (usually
15 times without including a prize in the specified area during the game)
The unit game is repeated. The unit game execution means 510 is a special winning opening drive
Means 512 and a unit game end determining means 514.
You. The special winning opening drive means 512 executes a special game.
Occasionally, the special winning opening 6c is opened to open the special winning opening 6c.
Soleno, a special winning opening drive device 700 for closing drive
This is for driving the id. The unit game end determination means 514 is
It is for determining whether or not to end the place game,
Discrimination of step S110 or S111 in FIG.
This is for executing processing. Further, the continuation judging means 520 executes the special game.
This is for determining whether to continue, and will be described later.
13 for executing the determination processing of step S116 in FIG.
Things. Further, the game control means 200 has a symbol control
It also has control means 600 and payout control means 610. Design
The control means 600 is a symbol display device which is a display device described later.
In 6a, symbols are displayed in a variable or stopped state
It is for controlling to perform. Payout control means 610
Are various winning ports, specific winning ports (starting winning ports) 6b,
When a hit ball wins in the special winning opening 6c or the general winning opening 6d
In order to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening,
It controls the dispensing device 720. In the following, the ball game machine is activated
CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output
Interface, input / output bus, etc.
And Executed by the game control means 200 described above.
FIG. 4 shows a main routine to be executed. In this subroutine, first,
The setting is executed (step S11). This initial setting is
The central processing unit (C) in the game control means 200 described above.
Variables and flags used in the PU
It is something that will be started. Next, a subroutine of a normal game process as described later will be described.
And calls it (step S12).
Call and execute a special game processing subroutine
(Step S13). Performed this special game processing
Thereafter, the process returns to step S12, and the normal game process is performed.
Execute. Called in step S12 described above
FIG. 5 shows a subroutine of a normal game process executed by
You. In this subroutine, first,
Calls and executes the winning check process (step
(Step S21), a special game shift determination is made and processing is executed (step S21).
(Step S22), this subroutine ends. Called in step S21 described above
Subroutine of winning opening winning check processing executed
Is shown in FIG. In this subroutine, first, a hit ball
It is determined whether or not has won the general winning opening (step S
31). The general winning opening is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 as described above.
It is a general winning opening 6d provided in the game board 6 shown. Hit
If it is determined that the ball has won the general winning opening,
The prize flag is turned on (step S32). It is determined that the hit ball has not won the general winning opening.
Or when the process of step S32 is executed.
Determines whether the hit ball has won the starting winning opening (S
Step S33). Here, the starting winning opening is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The special winning opening 6b provided in the game board 6 shown in FIG.
When it is determined that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening,
The winning flag is turned on (step S34). It is determined that the hit ball has not won the winning opening.
Or when the process of step S34 is executed
Ends this subroutine. By performing such processing, the hit ball
It is possible to specify the type of winning prize
You. Called in step S22 described above
Subroutine of special game transition judgment processing
As shown in FIG. In this subroutine, first,
Subroutine of symbol variable element acquisition processing
And execute (step S41). Next, the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 6b and is held.
To determine whether the number of retained games has already been memorized.
It is turned off (step S42). In addition, games that are pending
If the number is stored, the storage shown in FIG.
The stay lamps 11a to 11d increase the number of stored games.
It is made to light correspondingly. For example, remember
When the number of games played is one, the hold lamp 11
If only "a" lights up and the number of stored games is three
Three of the hold lamps 11a to 11c
It is. In step S42, the status is suspended.
If it is determined that the number of games is stored,
Read the hold information from the memory (step S43), and hold
The information is shifted (Step S44). Do this
As a result, the information is stored in the second area of the hold memory.
The pending information is shifted to the first area and the
The hold information stored in the third area is stored in the second area.
Stored in the fourth area of the reserved memory.
The stay information is shifted to a third area. Such processing
By doing, the hold information of the fourth area of the hold memory
Will be deleted and a new hit will be made to the specific winning opening 6b.
When the ball wins, new pending information is stored in the pending memory.
This can be stored in the fourth area. Next, the value of the effect random number is obtained (step S
45), the process proceeds to a subroutine shown in FIG.
You. On the other hand, in step S42,
When it is determined that the number of games
Terminates this subroutine immediately. The processing of step S45 described above was executed.
Then, it is determined whether or not the state of the probability variation flag is on.
(Step S51). This probability variation flag will be described later.
Is turned on in step S95 in FIG.
It is. It is determined that the state of the probability variation flag is ON.
Read the winning value during probability fluctuation
(Step S52), the state of the probability variation flag is not ON.
If it is determined that the winning value during the normal game
It is inserted (step S53). Next, whether or not the winning random number has been won, that is,
The random number acquired in step S124 of FIG.
Is the type of game state, type of state such as hit or reach
Is determined to match the winning value according to (step
S54). If it is determined that a random number has been won,
Of the symbols to be stopped and displayed based on the random numbers
Step S55). On the other hand, it is determined that the random number has not been won.
When separated, stop display based on the off symbol random number
A symbol is determined (step S56). The processing of step S55 was executed.
After that, from the winning effect pattern group,
The effect is set (step S57). On the other hand,
After the process of step S56 is executed,
Determine whether the pattern is reachable (step
Step S58). The symbol that is stopped and displayed will be the reach
If it is determined that there is, stop from the reach effect pattern group
Set the effect according to the stop symbol and the effect random number (step
S59). On the other hand, the symbol that is stopped and displayed becomes reach
If it is determined that it is not a
Set the effect according to the stop symbol and the effect random number
Step S60). The above steps S57, S59 and S6
After executing the process of 0, the process of starting the variable display of the symbol
Is performed (step S61), and a probability fluctuation related process described later is performed.
The subroutine is called and executed (step S6).
2), a variation end process of symbol variation display is executed (step
Step S63). Next, whether or not the winning random number has been won,
That is, the random number acquired in step S45
It is determined whether or not the value matches the winning value (step S6)
4). If it is determined that a random number has been won,
The state of the separate game flag is turned on (step S65), and the book
End the subroutine. On the other hand,
If it is determined that the subroutine does not exist, this subroutine ends immediately.
I do. [0097] Step S41 of FIG.
Called and executed in step S104 of FIG.
FIG. 9 shows a subroutine of the symbol variation element acquisition process performed.
You. In this subroutine, first, start
It is determined whether or not the winning flag is on (step
Step S121). If the status of the start winning flag is on
When determined, the state of the start winning flag is turned off.
(Step S122). Next, the special winning opening 6b is won and held.
Determine whether it is possible to memorize the number of games played
(Step S123). This process is based on the random number storage described above.
Empty in the reserved ball area of the reserved memory provided in the means 360
It is determined whether or not there is an available area. As described above
The reserved ball area has a predetermined number of areas, for example, four areas.
Area, and hold information is stored in all areas.
If it is, it is determined that it cannot be memorized.
When one or more of the areas are free areas,
It is determined that it can be done. Reserved in step S123
When it is determined that the number of games can be stored
Obtains the value of the hit random number by the hit random number obtaining means 332
(Step S124), and a stopped symbol random number acquiring means 334.
To obtain the value of the symbol random number (step S125).
The obtained random number value is stored in the reserved ball area of the random number storage means 360.
Is stored (step S126), and this subroutine ends.
You. In the above-mentioned step S121, starting is performed.
When it is determined that the status of the prize flag is not on,
In step S123, the reserved ball cannot be stored.
Immediately, the subroutine is terminated.
You. Next, in step S62 described above, the call
Subroutine of probability variation related processing executed and executed
Is shown in FIG. In this subroutine, first,
Step S57, S59 or S60 in FIG.
The set production pattern is that of Reach
It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S71). Directing pattern
If it is determined that it is not a reach,
End the routine. Judgment that the effect pattern is reach
When it does, the history of the hit symbol is read (step S
72). This processing is performed when the variable display game is hit.
In that case, the hit design is stored in RAM in advance,
By executing the process of step S72,
It is done by reading out the hit symbols that have been stored
Things. Next, the left / right passage detection input is validated (S
Step S73). This processing is performed by the player answer operation described above.
Left passage opening detection device 160 provided at moving opening 9a
And a right passage port provided in the player response operation port 9b
The detection signal emitted from the passage detection device 150 is assumed to be valid.
It is determined whether the hit ball has passed through the player response operating port 9a.
It is possible to determine whether it has passed the engineer's answering operation port 9b
It is processing for. Next, the game control means 200
Start timer (not shown) and measure elapsed time
Function (step S74), and a subroutine shown in FIG.
Transfer processing to Next, the ball hits the left passage, that is, the player answers
It is determined whether or not the hit ball has passed through the working port 9a (step
Step S81). When it is determined that the hit ball has passed through the left passage opening
Select the variable "HIGH" and set the variable "LOW"
Release (step S82). On the other hand, if the hit ball has not passed through the left passage
When it is determined, or when the process of step S82 is performed
When the ball is hit, the right passing port, that is, the player response operating port 9
b is determined as to whether or not the hit ball has passed (step S8)
3). When it is determined that the hit ball has passed through the right passage opening,
Select the variable "LOW" and release the variable "HIGH"
(Step S84). Next, in step S74 described above.
Read the timer value of the started timer and
It is determined whether or not the operation has ended (step S85). Ta
If it is determined that the time is not up,
The process returns to step S81. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is up,
In step S73, the activated right and left passage detection input
The force is invalidated (step S86). Do this
By this, after this, the ball is hit by the player response operating port 9a or
Even if it passes 9b, it is processed without being treated as passing
Will be done. By doing so, the "
If the answer is given during the change, the player
The responded identification information is used as the predicted identification information. "
You can do it. Next, either "HIGH" or "LOW"
Either one was selected, or none was selected
Is determined (step S87). Both are selected
When it is determined that there is no
Only (step S88), this subroutine ends. one
One of "HIGH" or "LOW" is selected
If it is determined that the subroutine has been
Complete. Next, a process for ending the special game will be described.
FIG. This subroutine corresponds to FIG.
Is called and executed in step S113 of
It is. In this subroutine, first, stop
Determine whether the displayed hit symbol is "HIGH"
(Step S91). The hit symbol that was stopped and displayed
When it is determined to be "HIGH", the player
It is determined whether or not the selection is “HIGH” (step
S92). On the other hand, the hit symbol stopped and displayed is "HIG
H ", the player's selection
It is determined whether or not "LOW" (Step S9)
3). At step S92, selection by the player
When the selection is determined to be "HIGH", or
In S93, the selection by the player is “LOW”
Is determined, that is, the prediction and stop display by the player are displayed.
When the symbol matches the selected symbol, the probability fluctuation winning screen is displayed.
(Step S94), the state of the probability variation flag is turned on.
(Step S95), and the hit symbol is changed to the hit symbol described above.
Stored in the history storage means 410 (step S96),
The state of the game flag is turned off (step S97),
Exits the routine. On the other hand, in step S92, the player
If the selection is not "HIGH", or
In step S93, the selection by the player is “LOW”.
When it is determined that it is not, that is, prediction and stop by the player
If the displayed symbol does not match, the probability change
Is displayed (step S9).
7) Then, the process proceeds to step S96 described above. The flow of the subroutine shown in FIG.
Steps S91, S92 and S93
By executing the flag changing process of step S95,
"Identification information stopped and displayed before the change"
"Past stop identification information" and "
And the answer is "
"Predicted information" that is a "determined answer"
And "determine whether or not satisfies the predetermined conditions"
"Start the probability change game according to the comparison result"
Can be done. By doing this
State that is easy to shift to a state that is advantageous to the player, for example,
Changing the opportunity and frequency of transition to the rate changing game state
Can increase the expectations of players and
Can be attracted to games, can enhance interest
The possibility arises. [0117] Further, it is determined that such processing is performed.
With the prediction information predicted by the player,
You can change the progress of the game,
The possibility that you can get involved
You. Further, in step S72 of FIG.
The history of the hit symbols is read, and step S in FIG.
The hit symbol read at 91 is "HIGH"
The decision to judge whether or not
The identification information that was stopped and displayed before
And remember '', the results of past games
Results can be used effectively to generate reference identification information.
Generation means to eliminate the need for simple processing
Can be something. Executed when ball game shifts to special game
FIG. 13 shows the subroutine performed. In this subroutine, first, special
It is determined whether or not the state of the game flag is on (step
Step S101). Unless the special game flag is on
When it is determined, this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, the state of the special game flag is on.
When it is determined, the processing of the initial setting of the special game is executed
(Step S102). The default settings for this special game
The process is to turn off the status of the special game flag or change the probability
This is processing for turning off the state of the motion flag. Next, the winning opening prize shown in FIG.
Calls and executes the subroutine of the check process (step
Step S103), a subroutine of a symbol variation element acquisition process described later
A routine is called and executed (step S104).
Initial setting of the position game is performed (step S105). Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won a special winning opening.
A determination is made (step S106). The hit ball wins the big winning opening
When it is determined that the count has been completed, the count number is subtracted by a predetermined value.
(Step S107). Next, whether or not the hit ball has passed a specific area
Is determined (step S108). Hitting the ball through a specific area
If it is determined that the time has passed, the state of the specific area flag is turned off.
(Step S109). Next, is the count number smaller than 1?
It is determined whether or not it is (step S110). Count number is 1
If it is determined that the opening time is smaller than the predetermined time,
It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S111). Open
When it is determined that the time has not passed the predetermined time,
The process returns to step S106 described above. On the other hand, counting is performed in step S110.
When it is determined that the number is 1 or more, or in step S11
If it is determined in step 1 that the opening time has exceeded the predetermined time,
To determine whether the status of the specific area flag is on.
It is turned off (step S112). If the status of the specific area flag is
If it is determined that the switch is not on,
Call the special game end process subroutine and execute
(Step S113), this subroutine ends. On the other hand, in step S111, the specific area
If it is determined that the flag is on,
The state of the area flag is turned off (step S114), and the
Command value is subtracted by a predetermined value (step S115).
Judge whether the end value has become smaller than 0 (step
S116). When it is determined that the round value is smaller than 0
Returns to the above-described step S105,
If it is determined that the storage value is 0 or more,
The process returns to step S113. The program shown in FIGS. 4 to 13 is a game.
This is executed by the control means 200 and is transmitted to the symbol display device 6a.
14 to 17 show specific examples of the displayed screen. still,
This example shows scrolling vertically on the left side of the screen
The left symbol and the vertical scroll at the center of the screen.
The middle symbol displayed on the screen and the vertical
A figure belonging to the three sets of the right symbol that is scrolled and displayed
It shows an example in which a pattern is displayed in a variable manner or stopped.
In addition, the outer frame lines shown in FIGS.
It shows the outer frame of the image display area of the device 6a. As described above, the hit ball enters the specific winning opening 6b.
When a prize is won, a variable display game is displayed on the image display device 6a.
Be started. When the variable display game reaches the reach state
Is displayed on the symbol display device 6a as shown in FIG.
Is done. The example shown in FIG. 14 is one of the left symbols.
The symbol “9” is stopped and displayed, and it is one of the right symbols
"Nine" is stopped and the middle symbol is scrolled vertically.
This is an example of the variable display state
The symbol “1” and the symbol “2” included in the symbol are displayed on the screen
That is when it is. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15, the next stop display is performed.
Messages that let the player make predictions about the symbols
It is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. For example, the upper left of the screen
Messe like "The last hit was 5 !!"
Is displayed on the right side of the screen.
And hit the right gate. "
Because This message is the same as the one shown in FIG.
This is displayed after executing the process of step S72. As described above, at the upper left of the screen, “the last time
The hit pattern was 5! ! Is displayed.
However, this message is processed in step S72 of FIG.
Read the history of hit symbols in the past by executing
, Based on the previous hit symbol was "5"
It is something that is done. By performing such processing, “the relevant
Make predictions about identifying information that is stopped during the fluctuation
Display on the display device the response request information indicating that
You can do it. With such a configuration
That the player makes predictions about the symbols and responds
Can clearly indicate to the player what must be done
Because The player who sees this message stops next time.
The displayed symbol is from "5" which was the last hit symbol
Also predicts whether it is large or small. When predicted to be large
In order to answer "HIGH",
The player moves the hitting handle 5 so that the hitting ball passes through 9a.
Manipulate. On the other hand, if it is predicted that
W ", a ball is passed through the player response operating port 9b.
The player operates the hitting handle 5 so as to pass the ball. [0135] While this player's operation is being performed,
In the meantime, the subroutine shown in FIG.
By the process in step S81, the hit ball passes through the left passage port.
That is, the hit ball has passed through the player answering operation port 9a.
It is determined whether or not the ball is hit by the process in step S83.
Whether the vehicle has passed through the right passage opening, that is, the player answering operation opening 9b
It is determined whether or not the hit ball has passed. [0136] Such a configuration and processing are to be performed.
By saying, "When the answer is determined,
The predicted answer as prediction information ".
It gives a feeling of tension and enhances concentration,
Possibility to attract more players to the game
Will occur. [0137] In addition, it is described that "a player
The above-mentioned answer is determined by the
The player hits the ball to answer
To improve the operating rate of ball and ball machines
As well as focus players on the game
Because there is also a possibility that you can participate in the game
is there. It should be noted that step S85 in FIG.
To determine whether the time is up
Therefore, the player needs to respond within a predetermined time,
The player operates the player response operating port 9a or 9 corresponding to the prediction.
must pass the ball to one of b
That would be. We decided to do such processing
This can give the player even more tension
Yes, they can participate in the game. [0139] Next, the player is caused to stop the displayed symbol.
When the response is made with the expectation that
In the determination process of step S87, “HIGH” or
Assuming that one of “LOW” is selected, FIG.
A screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the symbol display device 6a.
In the example shown in FIG. 17, the player answers
After that, all the symbols belonging to the three sets are once the same symbol
And the combination of the same design belonging to the three sets
When the display is synchronized and fluctuating,
Shows what is in a state called full rotation
It is. The example shown in FIG. 17 is “four” − “four” −
Combination of the pattern of "four" and "go"-"go"-"go"
The combination of symbols is displayed on the screen as indicated by the arrow in the figure.
This is when the display is fluctuating toward the direction. As shown in FIG. 17, the symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner.
Is displayed on the symbol display device 6a.
The club says, "What Onushi chose was" high! " Winning design
If "6" or more, it's a sure change! ! ! Of a player like
The message for the answer is displayed. Thereafter, the variable display game executed this time is executed.
When the system hits the jackpot, a screen as shown in FIG.
Is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. As shown in FIG.
In the example, three symbols are “9”-“9” of the specific symbol
-An example of a stoppage at "Nine" and a jackpot
It is shown. The image shown in FIG.
a, the special message shown in FIG.
The subroutine of the game end process is executed, and
A certain symbol is compared with a player's answer. Play
If the technician answered "HIGH"
The specific symbol “9” stopped and displayed twice is shown in FIG.
Because it is larger than the previous hit design "Five", the player's turn
The answer "HIGH" is determined to be correct, and then the variable display
When the game is executed, it is executed as a probability change game.
It will be done. (Second Embodiment) The above-described bullet game machine shown in FIG.
A player selection switch input device 170 is provided on the front of
3. Playing the player selection switch input device 170 as shown in FIG.
It may be configured to be electrically connected to the control means 200. The player selection switch input device 170
Are two right and left on / off switches 17 as shown in FIG.
0a and 170b, and the left switch 170a is
The switch 170 on the right side corresponds to “HIGH”.
b is set to correspond to "LOW". Player
Selection switch input device 170a or 170b
When the push operation is further performed, the control signal is transmitted to the game control means.
200, and the game control means 200
Switch on or left switch on
Can be detected. When the player answers the prediction regarding the symbol,
For example, the message shown in FIG.
When displayed on the display device 6a, the next stop is displayed.
When the player predicts that the symbol is larger than "5",
When predicting "HIGH", the player switches the left switch.
The push-down operation of the switch 170a is performed,
When the player predicts that it is smaller than “5”, ie, “LO
W ", the player switches the right switch 17
0b is pushed. In the first embodiment described above, “HIG
"H", the player's answering opening 9a
If you do not actually pass the hit ball, answer "HIGH"
It does not mean that the player predicts "LOW"
However, the ball is actually passed through the player response operating port 9b.
If not, it would not have answered "LOW"
Therefore, it requires the player's hitting handle 5 operating technique,
It is difficult for players who are unfamiliar with
It is also assumed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the play
Pushing the technician selection switch input device 170
I can answer more accurately, so I am a beginner
Even players who are unfamiliar with various operations can enjoy the game enough
The possibility arises. The first embodiment or the second embodiment described above is different from the first embodiment.
Here, as shown in step S91 of FIG.
Compare the hit pattern when the display game hit in the past
The reference pattern that was set as the reference is shown.
As indicated by the broken line 3 in FIG.
The comparison parameter acquisition means 450 may be provided.
No. This comparison parameter obtaining means 450
The parameters for comparison are appropriately determined.
By obtaining the random numbers included in the range of
Data values, which are displayed on the symbol display device 6a.
Natural numbers 1 to 12 to correspond to the contents of the symbol
And compare the random number as the value of the comparison parameter
It is a reference. For example, comparison parameter acquisition means 450
When the value of the obtained random number is “8”, FIG.
On the corresponding screen, "Please answer whether it is larger or smaller than 8"
Is displayed on the left side of the screen.
The player reads this message and appears next time stopped
The symbol is larger or smaller than "8"
You have to answer "IGH" or "LOW"
There is no. This comparison parameter is referred to as “comparison reference”.
This is referred to as “reference identification information” and
To the displayed "identification information".
is there. When using this comparison parameter,
Answer to the player when the symbol is displayed
Not only when the ball game is shifted to a special game
Request a response from the player while the special game is being played.
It is good also as. By doing so, the game
One of the operator response operating ports 9a or 9b
While passing the ball, hit the ball into the special winning opening 6b
Must be awarded, and players need more advanced technology.
As a mastery, you can make the player more involved in the game.
There is a possibility that it can be done. Also, the message "Stop displayed in the fluctuation.
"Identification information" as "reference identification information to be compared with"
The value of the random number obtained by the comparison parameter obtaining means 450
Is "HIGH" from "stopped identification information".
Or "LOW".
It is good also as. In this case, FIG.
The corresponding screen displays characters that imitate animals, fictional creatures, etc.
Along with the image of Kuta, "The numbers I can imagine are
Answer whether it is bigger or smaller than the number of the symbol to be stopped. ''
Is displayed on the left side of the screen.
The player can select one of the player response operating ports 9a or 9b.
A player selection switch that allows the ball to pass on either side
Whether the input device 170a or 170b is pushed.
Answer. When changing the object to be answered in this way
, So that ball games and variable display games are monotonous
Can be prevented from becoming a game
The possibility that it can be continued. Further, in the above-described embodiment, FIG.
As shown in the above, the variable display game is a big hit,
In the processing at the end of the transition to another game,
When the technician predicts and chooses to compare the answers
But the variable display game won't be a big hit
Even when it reaches a reach,
Compare the symbols that make up the switch with the symbols in the past history,
Giving a predetermined profit to a player according to the comparison result, for example
For example, so-called time saving etc. is given to the above-mentioned ordinary design
It is good also as. It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the ball game
Transfer to a special game that is advantageous to the game,
Will return the expected answer even if not
The requested message is displayed. In this way, special play
A message is displayed even if you do not shift to a trick
By doing so, "the game is shifted to the special game
If there is no answer, display the answer request information
Doing things, not moving to special games
Can always keep players excited
Because Further, in the above-described embodiment,
The hit symbols of the played games are stored and stored as
ID information that was stopped and displayed before "
However, out of play games played in the past,
Memorize both the symbol and the
"Displayed identification information" may be used. this
"Identification information stopped and displayed before the change"
Stored as the previous stop identification information, and
The information is referred to as the reference identification information.
Machine that can increase the number of reports and shift to probability variation games
The meeting and frequency can be changed. According to the present invention, the player is actively involved in the game.
Change the chance and frequency of shifting to probability variation games by participating in
By playing, you can enjoy the game without getting tired
Possibility arises.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a game board portion of the ball game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of the ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed in the game control means 200. FIG. 5 is a step S12 of the main routine shown in FIG. 4;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the normal game process called and executed in. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a winning opening winning check process called and executed in step S21 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5; 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a special game shift determination process called and executed in step S22 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5; FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process subsequent to the subroutine of the special game shift determination process shown in FIG. 7; FIG. 9 shows step S41 in FIG. 7 or step S in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the symbol variable element acquisition process called and performed in 104. FIG. 10 is a step S62 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 8;
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a probability variation related process called and executed in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process subsequent to the subroutine of the probability variation-related process shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process for ending a special game. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a ball game shifts to a special game. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a specific example of a symbol displayed on the symbol display device 6a when the variable display game is in a reach state. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a specific example of a message indicating that the player is expected to respond by predicting whether the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is “HIGH” or “LOW”. FIG. 16 is a specific example displayed on the symbol display device 6a when a variable display game has a big hit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a specific example of a state in which symbols are re-variably displayed after the variable display game has a big hit. [Description of Signs] 6a Symbol display device (display device) 6b Specific winning opening (start winning opening) 6c Big winning opening 200 Game control means 400 Probability variation control means (probability variation game control means) 410 Hit symbol history storage means (stop) Display identification information storage means) 420 player selection element determination means (answer request control means,
Answer determining means) 440 Probability variation game execution means (probability variation game execution means) 460 Identification information comparison means (identification information comparison means) 470 Probability variation game start means (probability variation game start means) 480 Probability variation game end means (probability variation) Game termination means) 490 Answer request display control means (answer request display control means) 495 Predictive identification information generating means (predictive information generating means)

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A start winning port provided in a game area and capable of winning a hit ball, and identification information is variably displayed on a display device based on the fact that a hit ball has hit the starting winning port. An identification information display control means for causing the identification information to stop and display after a predetermined time; and a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop and displayed identification information is in a specific mode. A probability variation game control means for controlling a probability variation game in which the specific mode is likely to appear based on the achievement of a predetermined condition, and the probability variation game control means, A stop display identification information storage means for storing the identification information previously stopped and displayed as past stop identification information; and Answer request display control means for displaying answer request information on the display device, answer determining means for determining the answer by hitting a ball by a player, and when the answer is determined, the determined answer is predicted information. A prediction information generating unit, an identification information comparing unit that determines whether or not the prediction information and the past stop identification information satisfy a predetermined condition; and A ball game machine comprising: a probability varying game starting means for starting a probability varying game; and a probability varying game ending means for terminating the probability varying game based on an end condition of the probability varying game.