JP2004065412A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine with which a performance effect can be improved by enabling a user to enjoy the reverberation of an excited state generated by a special variation pattern with which increase in the probability of coming into a specific mode is higher than that generated by other variation patterns. <P>SOLUTION: This machine is provided with a pattern display means 35 for variably displaying a game pattern according to a prescribed variation pattern based on the detection of a game ball by a pattern starting means; and profitable state generation means for generating a profitable state on condition that a stopping pattern after the variation of the display means 35 becomes the specific mode. The machine is provided with reverberation informing means 77, 84 and 93 which inform reverberation in connection with the special variation pattern D for a special period when the special variation pattern D whose probability of becoming the specific mode is higher than that in other variation patterns is included in variation patterns and the stopping pattern after variation by the special variation pattern D is not the special mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, one or a plurality of game symbols of the symbol display means are changed for a predetermined time in accordance with a predetermined change pattern based on detection of a game ball by a symbol start means, and the stop symbol is changed. When a specific mode (big hit) such as "7 / 7.7" is reached, it is known to generate a profit state advantageous to the player, for example, by opening an openable variable winning means. I have.
[0003]
In this type of ball game machine, as a variation pattern of a game symbol, a non-reach-less variation pattern that becomes a non-specific mode without passing through a reach state, a reach variation that becomes a specific mode or a non-specific mode via a reach state Many types, such as patterns, are prepared. In addition, the reach variation pattern is provided with a plurality of types having different probabilities of being in a specific mode after the variation, such as a normal reach variation pattern, a super reach variation pattern, and the like, and the super reach variation pattern has a specific mode compared to the normal reach variation pattern. Is set high, and conversely, the appearance rate is a special fluctuation pattern set low.
[0004]
Therefore, when a special fluctuation pattern such as a super reach fluctuation pattern appears, the player's expectation of the jackpot becomes extremely large.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, even if a special fluctuation pattern such as a super reach fluctuation pattern appears, the stopped symbol after the fluctuation is not always in the specific mode, and may be in the non-specific mode against the player's expectation. In this case, the degree of disappointment of the player is greater than in the case of a non-specific mode due to a normal reach fluctuation pattern or the like due to a reaction of great expectation.
[0006]
However, in the conventional ball game machine, even in the case where the non-specific mode is used in the special fluctuation pattern, as in the case where the non-specific mode is used in other fluctuation patterns such as the normal reach fluctuation pattern, there is nothing. Since the pattern change is performed after that, the disadvantage that the player cannot enjoy the lingering state of the excited state at the time of the pattern change by the special change pattern, and it is not always possible to obtain a sufficient effect. there were.
[0007]
In view of such a conventional problem, the present invention provides a staging effect by allowing a player to enjoy the lingering state of the excited state due to a special fluctuation pattern having a higher probability of becoming a specific mode than other fluctuation patterns. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball and ball game machine capable of further improving.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a symbol starting means 26, a symbol displaying means 35 for variably displaying one or a plurality of game symbols in accordance with a predetermined fluctuation pattern based on the detection of a game ball by the symbol starting means 26, A profit state generating means 54 for generating a profit state advantageous to the player on condition that the stop symbol after the change of the display means 35 is in a predetermined specific mode; Includes a special fluctuation pattern D having a higher probability of being in the specific mode than other fluctuation patterns, and when the stop symbol after the fluctuation due to the special fluctuation pattern D is not in the specific mode, the special pattern is maintained for a predetermined period thereafter. It is provided with lingering sound information means 77, 84, 93 for giving lingering sound information relating to the variation pattern D.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine main body, which includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4 is a glass door, 5 is a front plate, these are arranged vertically corresponding to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3, and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so that opening and closing are possible.
[0010]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an upper plate for storing game balls for firing, which is mounted on the front side of the front plate 5 and is covered by an upper plate cover 8. The upper plate cover 8 is formed with, for example, a slit-shaped sound output section 8a for outputting sound from the sound output means 9 such as a speaker to the front side.
[0011]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a lower plate for storing surplus spheres and the like, which is disposed below the front plate 5 in front of the front frame 3 and covered by a lower plate cover 11. On one side of the lower plate 10, for example, on the right side, a firing handle 13 of the firing means 12 is provided in a protruding manner on the front side of the front frame 3.
[0012]
Reference numeral 21 denotes a game board, which is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 22 for guiding a game ball fired from the firing means 12 is mounted on the game board 21 in an annular shape, and is variably displayed in a game area 23 inside the guide rail 22. Various game components such as a means 24, a normal symbol starting means 25, a special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 26, a big winning means 27, a normal winning means 28 and the like are arranged.
[0013]
The variable display means 24 includes a display case 29 mounted on the game board 21 from the front side, and a variable display unit 30 of, for example, a liquid crystal type arranged substantially at the center of the display case 29. The display case 29 is provided with a normal symbol display means 31, a normal reserved number display means 32, a special reserved number display means 33, a lamp means 34 and the like. The variable display section 30 constitutes special symbol display means (symbol display means) 35.
[0014]
The ordinary symbol display means 31 is constituted by one or a plurality of, for example, 7-segment display means capable of variably displaying one ordinary symbol. Is detected, the ordinary symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time by random number control or the like, and stops in a predetermined mode (a predetermined type of symbol) or a non-predetermined mode.
[0015]
It should be noted that, as the normal symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other game symbols can be appropriately used. In this embodiment, numeral symbols from “0” to “9” are used. When the ordinary symbol starting means 25 detects a game ball during the variable display of the ordinary symbol display means 31, the detected number (ordinary reserved number) is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four, and The ordinary reserved number display means 32 displays the ordinary reserved number and notifies the player of the ordinary reserved number at that time.
[0016]
The special symbol starting means 26 is constituted by a variable actuation type electric tulip or the like having a pair of left and right openable / closable claws 26a which can be opened and closed or can be expanded and contracted. When this happens, the opening / closing claw 26a operates in the open state for a predetermined time.
[0017]
The special symbol display means 35 is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of, for example, three special symbols (game symbols) in the left-right direction along with effect images such as a background image and a character image. Each special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time by random number control on condition that a game ball is detected, and stops in a predetermined order, for example, left, right, middle, or the like, or simultaneously.
[0018]
When the special symbol fluctuates, it fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling vertically or horizontally in synchronization with the operation of the effect image such as a character image, and after the fluctuation, for example, all the special symbols are the same. It stops in a certain specific mode (big hit) or in a non-specific mode (out of place) in which at least one of the special symbols is a different symbol, for example.
[0019]
A plurality of special pattern fluctuation patterns are provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a non-reach fluctuation pattern A, a first normal reach fluctuation pattern B, a second normal reach fluctuation pattern C, a super reach fluctuation pattern (special fluctuation pattern) D Etc. are set in advance.
[0020]
The no-reach variation pattern A is a variation pattern that goes off without passing through the reach state, and is selected only when the special symbol does not have a specific mode. The fluctuation patterns B to D are all fluctuation patterns passing through the reach state. The fluctuation patterns B1, C1, and D1 each have a specific mode (big hit) after the fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern B2 has a non-specific mode (out) after the fluctuation. , C2, and D2.
[0021]
In each of the variation patterns A to D, the type of character appearing at the time of the symbol variation is different. The pattern C is "fish", and the super reach variation pattern D is "kappa", which appears in the background portion of the special symbol that is changing.
[0022]
The selectivity of each of the variation patterns A, B1, B2, etc. is set, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, and among the three types of reach variation patterns B to D, the super reach variation pattern is the other first variation pattern. , The second normal reach variation patterns B and C are set to have a higher probability of being in the specific mode.
[0023]
Note that, as the special symbol, a numeric symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other game symbols can be appropriately used. In this embodiment, numeral symbols from “0” to “9” are used. In addition, there are one or more types of special symbols and non-specific symbols depending on the type of the special symbols. Of the ten types of numeric symbols from "0" to "9", odd symbols are specific symbols and even symbols. Is a non-specific design.
[0024]
When the special symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the special symbol display means 32, the detected number (special reserved number) is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four, and the special symbol is stored. The reserved number display means 33 displays the special reserved number and notifies the player of the special reserved number at that time.
[0025]
The special winning means 27 is a variable actuation type provided with an opening / closing plate 27a which opens and closes around the lower horizontal axis center. When one profit state occurs, the opening / closing plate 27a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time so that the game balls falling thereon can win a prize. The inside of the special winning means 27 is divided into a plurality of passages such as three passages, and a part of the passages is a specific area 37.
[0026]
The special winning means 27 closes the opening and closing plate 27a on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the opening, or that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, The opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 37.
[0027]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a main control board (main control means). The main control board 41 collectively displays the variable display means 24 mounted on the game area 22 side and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. It is housed in a board case detachably mounted at an appropriate place on the back side of the game machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 21, such as the back side of the back cover to be covered.
[0028]
42 is a voice control board, 43 is a symbol control board, 44 is a lamp control board, and these sub-control boards 42 to 44 etc. also include the front frame 3 and the game board 21 such as the back side of the variable display means 24. It is housed in a board case detachably mounted at an appropriate place on the back side of the main body 1.
[0029]
The main control board 41 is mainly for performing control relating to a game operation on the game board 21 side, and is configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The first lottery means 51, the opening / closing control means 52, the second A lottery means 53, a first profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 54, a stop symbol mode selecting means 55, a fluctuation pattern selecting means 56, a second profit state generating means 57, a control command transmitting means 58 and the like are provided.
[0030]
The first lottery means 51 is for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the stopped symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 31 is in a predetermined mode. The first random number generation means 61, the first random number acquisition means 62, A random number storage unit 63, a first determination unit 64, and the like are provided.
[0031]
The first random number generation means 61 generates a predetermined number of random numbers corresponding to the probability, such as generating ten random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the ordinary symbol after the change becomes the predetermined mode is 1/10, for example. Random numbers are generated repeatedly.
[0032]
The first random number acquiring means 62 acquires one random number value from the first random number generating means 61 on condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 25 detects a game ball, and the first random number storing means 63 generates the first random number. The random number value acquired by the means 61 is stored up to a predetermined number (for example, four).
[0033]
The first determination means 64 is stored in the first random number storage means 63 when the normal symbol display means 31 is in a state in which it can be displayed in a variable manner and one or more random number values are stored in the first random number storage means 63. One of the stored random numbers is picked out first, and if the random number is a predetermined hit random value, a judgment output in a predetermined mode (hit) is output. Note that the random number value extracted by the first determination unit 64 is deleted from the first random number storage unit 63.
[0034]
The opening / closing control means 52 controls the opening / closing claw of the special symbol starting means 26 based on the fact that the ordinary symbol after the variation of the ordinary symbol display means 31 becomes the predetermined aspect when the determination result of the first determining means 64 is the predetermined aspect determination. 26a is opened for a predetermined time.
[0035]
The second lottery means 53 is for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 35 is in a specific mode. The second random number generation means 65, the second random number acquisition means 66, A random number storage unit 67, a second determination unit 68, and the like are provided.
[0036]
The second random number generating means 65 generates a predetermined number of random numbers according to the probability, such as generating 300 random numbers from 0 to 299 when the probability that the special symbol after the change becomes the specific mode is, for example, 1/300. Random numbers are generated repeatedly.
[0037]
The second random number obtaining means 66 obtains one random number value from the second random number generating means 65 on condition that the special symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, and the second random number storage means 67 generates the second random number generation means. The random number value acquired by the means 65 is stored up to a predetermined number (for example, four).
[0038]
The second determination means 68 is stored in the second random number storage means 67 when the special symbol display means 35 is in a state capable of variably displaying and one or more random number values are stored in the second random number storage means 67. The earliest stored one of the stored random numbers is taken out, and when the random number is a predetermined jackpot random number, a judgment output in a specific mode (big jackpot) is output. Note that the random number value extracted by the second determination means 68 is deleted from the second random number storage means 67.
[0039]
When the result of the determination by the second determining means 68 is the specific mode determination, the first profit state generating means 54 sets the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 35 to a specific mode such as “7.7 / 7”. This is for generating a first profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the above.
[0040]
The first profit state generating means 54 opens the opening / closing plate 27a of the special winning means 27 after the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 35 becomes a specific mode, and a predetermined time (from the opening of the opening / closing plate 27a). When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won in the large winning means 27 by the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the opening / closing plate 27a is closed, and a further winning game On the condition that the ball passes through the specific area 37, the opening / closing operation (first profit state) is continued up to a maximum predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0041]
The stop symbol mode selection means 55 is for selecting a stop symbol mode of the special symbol after the change, and when the determination result of the second determination module 68 is a specific mode determination, one of a plurality of types of specific modes is selected. When the determination result of the second determination means 68 is other than the specific mode determination, one of a plurality of types of non-specific modes is selected by random number lottery. In the non-specific mode, at least one of the three special symbols is a different type of symbol.
[0042]
The variation pattern selection means 56 randomly selects one of the plurality of variation patterns A to D based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination means 68 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 55. When the determination result of the second determination means 68 is a specific mode determination, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns B1, C1, D1, etc. corresponding to the specific mode is set to non-selection. At the time of the specific mode determination, any one of the variation patterns A, B2, C2, D2, etc. corresponding to the non-specific mode is selected by random number lottery or the like.
[0043]
The second profit state generating means 57 is for generating a second profit state which is advantageous to the player after the end of (or after the occurrence of) the first profit state. It is determined that the probability that the special symbol will be in the specific mode after the end of the first profit state is determined on the condition that the special symbol after the change is in the specific mode by the specific symbol (for example, the odd number symbol symbol). For example, it is changed from a low probability of 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, about 1/50), and the opening time of the opening / closing claw 26a of the special symbol starting means 26 by the opening / closing control means 52 is extended longer than the normal opening time. The opening time is changed.
[0044]
It should be noted that the second profit state generating means 57 increases the number of jackpot random numbers of the second determining means 68 in the high probability state to increase the probability of occurrence of the specific mode.
[0045]
The second profit state generating means 57 activates the special symbol in a specific mode based on the non-specific symbol and the next first profit state occurs, or when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times by then. After stopping, the occurrence probability of the specific mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) to end the second profit state.
[0046]
The control command transmitting means 58 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control boards such as the voice control board 42, the symbol control board 43, and the lamp control board 44 by one-way communication to give a control command. A function of transmitting a normal symbol variation control command to the symbol control board 43 based on the determination result of the first determining unit 64 based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting unit 25, Based on the detection of a game ball, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 56, the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection module 55, etc., a special symbol variation pattern command, a stop symbol command And a function of transmitting a fluctuation control command such as a fluctuation stop command to the voice control board 42, the symbol control board 43, and the lamp control board 44. .
[0047]
The main control board 41 and the voice control board 42 are connected so that only one-way communication from the main control board 41 side to the voice control board 42 side is possible, and the voice control board 42, the symbol control board 43, and the voice control board The lamp control board 42 and the lamp control board 44 are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication. Accordingly, control commands from the main control board 41 to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 are transmitted via the voice control board 42, respectively.
[0048]
The voice control board 42 is for performing the effect control by the voice output means 9 and includes a lingering sound information determination means 71, a voice output data storage means 72, a voice control means 73 and the like.
[0049]
The after-finish notification determining means 71 performs a determination regarding after-finish notification to be performed over a predetermined period (for example, until the special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times) when the special symbol after the change according to the super reach change pattern D is not in the specific mode. An operation start determination unit 74, an operation end determination unit 75, a predetermined condition determination unit 76, and the like are provided.
[0050]
The operation start determination means 74 determines whether or not to perform the after-finish notification by the after-finish notification means described later, and the special symbol fluctuates in the super reach variation pattern D, and the stop symbol after the variation becomes a non-special mode. In this case, that is, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the super reach variation pattern D2 is received from the main control board 41 side, the operation is performed, and it is determined that the afterglow notification is to be performed at a predetermined probability by random number lottery. . When the operation start determining unit 74 determines that the after-finish notification is to be performed, the start-instruction signal for the after-finish notification is output at a predetermined timing such as at the end of the change of the special symbol by the super reach change pattern D2. The command is output to the means 73 and transmitted to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44.
[0051]
The operation end determination means 75 determines the end of the after-finish notification based on the elapse of a predetermined period from the start of the after-finish notification, and counts, for example, the number of times of the change of the special symbol after the start of the after-finish notification, and calculates the total. When the numerical value reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the end of the reverberation notification is determined. When the operation end determination means 75 determines that the after-finish notification is to be ended, an end command signal for the after-finish notification is output to the voice control means 73, and is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44. Command is sent.
[0052]
The predetermined condition determining means 76 determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied during the lingering sound notification, that is, during the operation of the lingering sound notification means. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined condition satisfaction instruction to that effect is issued. The signal is output to the voice control means 73, and a command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition judging means 76 judges that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the judgment result of the second judging means 68 is a big hit mode judgment during the operation of the afterglow notification means.
[0053]
The sound output data storage means 72 is for storing sound output data output from the sound output means 9 in advance, and various sound output data according to the game state, for example, when a game ball is won to each winning means, In addition to the voice output data corresponding to the time when the special symbol fluctuates, the time when the specific mode of the special symbol is established, and the like, the voice output data corresponding to the after-finish notification is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, music a to d are assigned to the voice output data when the special symbol fluctuates, corresponding to the fluctuation patterns A to D, respectively.
[0054]
In addition, the voice output data (afterglow sound) corresponding to the afterglow notification is a specific mode in the super reach variation pattern D, such as a wording voice that expresses unfortunate feelings such as “I was regrettable” or “I was a little more”. It consists of voices about what was not.
[0055]
The sound control means 73 controls the sound output from the sound output means 9 such as a speaker, and based on the sound output data stored in the sound output data storage means 72 in accordance with the game state. Output a predetermined sound.
[0056]
Further, the voice control unit 73 includes a lingering sound notification unit 77 that performs lingering sound notification by voice output. The after-finish notification means 77 is a predetermined period after the special symbol after the change by the super reach change pattern D has become the non-specific mode, that is, the end of the after-finish notification after receiving the start command signal of the after-finish notification from the operation start determination means 74 Until the command signal is received, the voice output means 9 outputs a lingering sound together with, for example, voice output data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. For example, when the special symbol is variably displayed according to the non-reach fluctuation pattern A, the audio output data (music a) corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern A and the lingering sound (“sorry,” etc.) are output. They are reproduced in parallel and output from the audio output means 9.
[0057]
Further, the reverberation notifying unit 77 normally sets, for example, the volume of the reverberation voice relatively low with respect to the voice corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, and receives the predetermined condition establishment command signal from the predetermined condition determining unit 76. In such a case, the lingering sound notification is performed in a manner different from the normal manner, such as raising the volume of the lingering sound.
[0058]
The symbol control board 43 is for controlling display of the normal symbol display means 31, the special symbol display means 35, and the like, and includes a normal symbol control means 81, a variable pattern storage means 82, a special symbol control means 83, and the like. .
[0059]
The ordinary symbol control means 81 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 31 and, under the condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 25 detects a game ball, receives the ordinary symbol fluctuation control command from the control command transmitting means 58. The normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 31 is varied for a predetermined time based on the predetermined pattern, and is determined in a predetermined mode such as “7” when the determination result of the first determination module 64 is the predetermined mode determination, and in a non-predetermined mode otherwise. Normally, symbols are stopped.
[0060]
The variation pattern storage unit 82 is for storing variation pattern data of a special symbol in advance, and in addition to variation pattern data corresponding to each of the variation patterns A to D, image data corresponding to the reverberation notification is stored. . The image data (afterimage) corresponding to the afterglow notification corresponds to at least a part of the effect image used in the superreach variation pattern D, such as displaying a character appearing in the superreach variation pattern D on the background of a special symbol. It is composed of moving images, still images, and the like.
[0061]
The special symbol control means 83 controls the display of the special symbol display means 35, and on the condition that the special symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, based on the control command from the control command transmitting means 58. The special symbol of the display means 35 is varied for a predetermined time by a predetermined variation pattern A, B1, B2, or the like, and a specific mode such as "7.77.7" is determined when the determination result of the second determination module 68 is a specific mode determination. At other times, the special symbol is stopped in a non-specific manner.
[0062]
Further, the special symbol control means 83 is provided with a after-finish notification means 84 for performing after-finish notification by image display. After reverberation notification means 84, after the special symbol after the fluctuation by the super reach fluctuation pattern D has become a non-specific mode, for a predetermined period of time, that is, after receiving the start command signal signal of reverberation notification from the operation start determination means 74, Until the end command signal is received, a lingering image (for example, a character that appears in the super reach variation pattern D on the background of the special symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display means 35 in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. It has become.
[0063]
Further, the afterglow notification means 84 is set so as to normally display, for example, the afterglow image relatively smaller and / or lighter (lighter color) as compared with images of other special symbols and the like. When a predetermined condition fulfillment command command signal is received from the predetermined condition determining means 76, the afterglow notification is performed in a different manner from the normal mode, such as displaying the afterglow image larger and / or darker than before. I have.
[0064]
The lamp control board 44 is for performing an effect control by the lamp means 34 and the like, and includes a light emission pattern storage means 91, a lamp control means 92 and the like.
[0065]
The light-emitting pattern storage means 91 is for storing light-emitting pattern data of the lamp means 34 and the like in advance, and various light-emitting pattern data corresponding to a game state, for example, when a game ball is awarded to each winning means, a special symbol is stored. In addition to the light emission pattern data corresponding to the time of change, the time when the specific mode of the special symbol is established, and the like, the light emission pattern data corresponding to the after-finish notification is stored. The light emission pattern data corresponding to the reverberation notification is configured as the same light emission pattern data as the light emission pattern data corresponding to the super reach variation pattern D, for example. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, light emission patterns (1) to (4) are assigned to the light emission pattern data when the special symbol fluctuates, corresponding to the fluctuation patterns A to D, respectively.
[0066]
The lamp control means 92 controls the light emission of the lamp means 34 and the like. Based on the light emission pattern data stored in the light emission pattern storage means 91, the lamp control means 92 controls the lamp means 34 and the like in a predetermined light emission pattern in accordance with the game state. It is designed to emit light.
[0067]
Further, the lamp control means 92 is provided with a afterglow notification means 93 for performing a afterglow notification by light emission of the lamp means 34 and the like. After reverberation notification means 93, after the special symbol after the fluctuation by the super reach fluctuation pattern D has become the non-specific mode, for a predetermined period, that is, after receiving the start command command signal of reverberation notification from the operation start determination means 74, Until the end command signal is received, a part of the light emission pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display is changed in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol, for example, to the light emission pattern (for example, super reach fluctuation) The lamp means 34 and the like emit light instead of the light emission pattern corresponding to the pattern D).
[0068]
For example, when the special symbol is variably displayed according to the non-reach fluctuation pattern A, a light-emitting pattern (light-emitting pattern {circle around (1)}) corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern A and a light-emitting pattern (for example, super The lamp means 34 and the like are caused to emit light while alternately switching the light emission pattern corresponding to the reach variation pattern D). That is, the reverberation notification unit 93 performs reverberation notification by causing the lamp unit 34 to emit light in accordance with at least a part of the light emission pattern used in the super reach variation pattern D.
[0069]
Further, the reverberation notification unit 93 normally sets, for example, a period during which light is emitted in a light emission pattern corresponding to the reverberation notification to be relatively shorter than a period of sound output corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, and determines a predetermined condition. When the predetermined condition establishment command signal is received from the means 76, the after-finish notification is performed in a different manner from the normal mode, such as making the period of the light emission pattern corresponding to the after-finish notification longer than before.
[0070]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to an example of the effect history at the time of the special symbol change shown in FIG. When a game ball is fired by the firing means 12 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 23 via the guide rail 22 and then falls into the game area 23 to win a prize in the normal prize means 28 or the like. It falls downward while passing the symbol starting means 25. When the game ball normally passes through the symbol starting means 25, the first random number acquiring means 62 acquires the generated random number value of the first random number generating means 61, and sets the random number value to a first number up to a predetermined number (for example, four). It is sequentially stored in the random number storage means 63.
[0071]
When one or more random number values are stored in the first random number storage means 63, the normal reserved number display means 32 emits light for the number of the stored random numbers (normal reserved number) and emits light. The number of ordinary reserves at the time is notified to the player.
[0072]
When the normal symbol display means 31 is in a state capable of variable display and one or more random number values are stored in the first random number storage means 63, the first determination means 64 stores the random number value in the first random number storage means 63. One of the earliest stored random numbers is taken out, and if the random number is a hit random value, a judgment result in a predetermined mode (hit) is outputted, and a control command transmitting means is output based on the judgment result. A normal symbol variation control command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 via 58.
[0073]
When the result of the determination by the first determining means 64 is the predetermined mode determination, the control of the normal symbol control means 81 on the symbol control board 43 side causes the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 31 to change by a predetermined time, such as "7". Stop in a manner. Then, under the control of the opening / closing control means 52, the opening / closing claw 26a of the special symbol starting means 26 is opened for a predetermined time, and a game ball can easily win the special symbol starting means 26. If the result of the determination by the first determination means 64 is other than the predetermined mode determination, the control is stopped in a non-predetermined mode other than the normal symbol after the change such as “7”.
[0074]
When the open / close claw 26a of the special symbol starting means 26 is opened and the game ball wins, and the special symbol starting means 26 detects the game ball, the second random number acquiring means 66 changes the generated random number value of the second random number generating means 65. The obtained random number values are sequentially stored in the second random number storage means 67 up to a predetermined number (for example, four).
[0075]
When one or more random number values are stored in the second random number storage means 67, the special reserved number display means 33 emits light by the number of the stored random numbers (special reserved number) and emits light. The number of special reservations at the time is notified to the player.
[0076]
When the special symbol display means 35 is in a state capable of variable display and one or more random number values are stored in the second random number storage means 67, the second determination means 68 stores the random number value in the second random number storage means 67. One of the earliest stored random numbers is taken out, and if the random number is a jackpot random number, a judgment output in a specific mode (jackpot) is output.
[0077]
Then, according to the determination result, the stop symbol mode selection means 55 selects the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol, and at least the determination result of the second determination module 68 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection module 55. Based on one of them, the variation pattern selection means 56 selects one of the variation patterns A, B1, B2, and the like.
[0078]
After that, the control command transmitting means 58 sends a variation control command such as a variation pattern command of a special symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation stop command, etc. to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 via the voice control board 42 by one-way communication. And send.
[0079]
On the symbol control board 43 side, the control command from the control command transmitting means 58 is analyzed, and under the control of the special symbol control means 83, the special symbol is changed according to the variation patterns A, B1, B2, etc. selected on the main control board 41 side. After the special symbol on the display means 35 is variably displayed, the display is stopped in the symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting section 55. At this time, a character corresponding to each variation pattern (for example, “Kappa” in the case of the super reach variation pattern D) is displayed as a moving image on the special symbol display means 35, for example, to produce symbol variation.
[0080]
In synchronization with the change display of the special symbol, a predetermined sound (for example, music d in the case of the super reach change pattern D) corresponding to the change pattern is output from the sound output means 9 under the control of the sound control means 73. At the same time, under the control of the lamp control means 92, the lamp means 34 and the like emit light according to the light emission pattern corresponding to the change pattern (for example, the light emission pattern (4) in the case of the super reach change pattern D).
[0081]
When the special symbol after the change is in the specific mode, the first profit state generating means 54 operates to generate the first profit state, and the open / close plate 27a of the special winning means 27 is opened forward. The special winning means 27 is provided if a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning means 27 by a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). At that time, the opening / closing plate 27a is closed. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 37, the opening / closing plate 27a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0082]
For this reason, if the first profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will win the large winning means 27, and the player can receive the payout of the prize balls according to the number of the winning balls. Benefits can be enjoyed.
[0083]
Then, when the first profit state ends, if the special symbol resulting from the occurrence of the first profit state is a specific mode (for example, “7.77.7”) in a specific symbol (an odd number symbol), The second profit state generating means 57 is operated to change the occurrence probability of the specific mode from the normal probability to the high probability, and the opening time of the opening / closing claw 26a of the special symbol starting means 26 by the opening / closing control means 52 is normally opened. Change to an extended open time longer than the time. After that, since the second determining means 68 determines whether or not to use the specific mode in the high probability state, the possibility that the special symbol after the change becomes the specific mode becomes very high. Since the game balls are more likely to win and the number of times the special symbols change is increased, the player can play the game in an advantageous state.
[0084]
The second profit state ends when the special symbol is in the specific mode of the non-specific symbol and the next first profit state occurs, or when the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times by then.
[0085]
The determination result of the second determination means 68 based on the detection of the game ball by the special symbol starting means 26 is a non-specific mode determination, and the super-reach variation pattern D2 corresponding to the non-specific mode is selected by the variation pattern selection means 56. When the variation pattern command corresponding to the super-reach variation pattern D2 is transmitted from the command transmission unit 58, that is, when the special symbol changes in accordance with the super-reach variation pattern D and becomes a non-specific mode, the voice control board 42 side The operation start determining means 74 performs a random number lottery and determines whether or not to perform the after-finish notification.
[0086]
When the operation start determining means 74 determines that the after-finish notification is to be performed, the start of the after-finish notification is performed, for example, at the end of the change of the special symbol by the super reach change pattern D2 ((1) in FIG. 5). The command signal is output to the voice control means 73, and a command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44.
[0087]
When the start command signal of the after-finish notification is transmitted, the after-notice means 77, 84, and 93 of the voice control means 73, the special symbol control means 83, and the lamp control means 92 respectively start to operate, and thereafter, the special symbol is predetermined. The number of times (for example, 10 times) fluctuates, and the operation is continued until the operation end determination means 75 outputs the end instruction signal of the after-finish notification.
[0088]
That is, as shown in (2) and (3) of FIG. 5, the reverberation notifying unit 84 of the special symbol control unit 83 causes the special symbol display unit 35 to display a reverberation image (for example, super The “kappa” character appearing in the reach variation pattern D is displayed, for example, relatively small and / or light (light) in comparison with the special symbols and other characters.
[0089]
In addition, the after-sound notification means 77 of the voice control means 73 is output from the voice output means 9 in parallel with the voice output data (for example, music b corresponding to the first normal reach fluctuation pattern B2) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol at that time. After that, a lingering voice (for example, a text voice expressing a disappointing feeling such as "I was regrettable") is output at a volume relatively lower than the voice corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.
[0090]
Further, the reverberation notification means 93 of the lamp control means 92 corresponds to the light emission pattern corresponding to the special pattern fluctuation pattern at that time (for example, the light emission pattern (2) corresponding to the first normal reach fluctuation pattern B2) and the reverberation notification. The lamp means 34 and the like are caused to emit light while alternately switching the light emitting pattern (for example, the light emitting pattern (4) corresponding to the super reach variation pattern D).
[0091]
Thereby, the player can be immersed in the lingering state of the excitement at the time of the symbol change due to the super reach change pattern D, which has a very high expectation for a while, and there may be something better still. The game can be enjoyed with a new feeling of expectation.
[0092]
In addition, during the operation of the afterglow notification means 77, 84, and 93, the result of the determination by the second determination means 68 is a specific mode determination, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined condition determination command signal is output from the predetermined condition determination means 76. In this case, as shown in (4) to (5) of FIG. 5, the after-finish notification means 77, 84, and 93 respectively change the after-finish notification to a mode different from the normal. That is, the reverberation notification unit 84 displays the reverberation image (for example, the character of “Kappa” appearing in the super reach variation pattern D) displayed on the special symbol display unit 35 larger and / or darker than before. Means 77 makes the volume of the reverberation voice (for example, a word voice expressing disappointment such as "I was a little more") output from the voice output means 9 higher than before, and the reverberation notification means 93 supports the reverberation notification. The period of the light emission pattern (for example, the light emission pattern {circle around (4)} corresponding to the super reach variation pattern D) is made longer than before.
[0093]
As a result, the player's feeling can be raised from the lingering state of the super reach variation pattern D to the excited state again, and the player's expectation is raised to a higher level than when no lingering information is given, thereby increasing interest. it can.
[0094]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the special symbol includes the super reach variation pattern (special variation pattern) D having a higher probability of being a specific mode than other variation patterns, and the super reach variation pattern D When the stop symbol after the change due to the change is not in the specific mode, the player is provided with the afterglow notification means 77, 84, and 93 for performing the afterglow notification related to the super reach change pattern D for a predetermined period thereafter. Even after the symbol change by the change pattern D is completed, the end of the excitement can be enjoyed for a while, and the game can be played happily with a new sense of expectation that there is still something good.
[0095]
The after-finish informing unit 84 causes the special symbol display unit 35 to display at least a part of the effect image used in the super-reach variation pattern D as a after-finish image. You can enjoy.
[0096]
Further, the afterglow notification unit 77 causes the voice output unit 9 to output a voice such as “I was regrettable” regarding that the super reach variation pattern D did not become the specific mode as the afterglow voice. The lingering of the super reach variation pattern D can be enjoyed through hearing.
[0097]
Further, since the afterglow notification means 93 causes the lamp means 34 to emit light in accordance with at least a part of the light emission pattern used in the super reach variation pattern D, the player can visually recognize the same as the afterglow notification means 84 for displaying the afterglow image. The reverberation of the super reach variation pattern D can be enjoyed.
[0098]
The reverberation notification means 77, 84, 93 outputs reverberation notification based on the transmission of a variation pattern command (control command) related to the super reach variation pattern D2 corresponding to the non-specific mode from the main control board (main control means) 41. Since it is configured to perform this, it is possible to perform the after-finish notification without increasing the control load on the main control board 41 side.
[0099]
It includes a after-finish notification determining means 71 for determining whether or not to operate the after-finish notification means 77, 84, and 93. When the stop symbol after the fluctuation by the super reach fluctuation pattern D is not in a specific mode, a predetermined random number lottery or the like is used. Since it is determined that the afterglow notification is to be performed with the probability, the afterglow notification can appear irregularly, and the effect of the production is improved.
[0100]
Further, the after-finish notification means 77, 84, 93 are configured to end the operation based on the fact that the special symbol display means 35 has changed a predetermined number of times after the start of the operation, so that the duration of the after-finish notification is set. Appropriate and constant.
[0101]
The reverberation notification means 77, 84, and 93 perform reverberation notification in a mode different from the normal mode when a lottery indicating that the special symbol is in a specific mode is performed during the operation (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). Since it is configured, the feeling of the player can be raised from the lingering state of the super reach variation pattern D to the excited state again, and the expectation of the player can be raised to a higher level than in the case where the lingering information is not performed. Interest can be increased.
[0102]
FIG. 6 exemplifies a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the after-sound notification means 77, 84, and 93 operate when the jackpot random number value is stored in the second random number storage means 67 during its operation (when the predetermined condition is satisfied). Example) shows an example in which the afterglow notification is performed in a mode different from the normal mode.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, the main control board 41 is provided with a hold information determination unit 101. The hold information determination means 101 is for determining whether or not the jackpot random number value is stored in the second random number storage means 67, and stores a new random number value at a predetermined timing, for example, in the second random number storage means 67. Then, it is determined whether or not the newly stored random number value is a jackpot random number value, and the result of the determination is output. When the hold information determination unit 101 determines that the jackpot random number value is stored, the control command transmission unit 58 transmits a hold information command to the voice control board 42.
[0104]
The predetermined condition determination means 76 of the voice control board 42 determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied when the hold information command is received from the main control board 41, that is, when the big random number value is stored in the second random number storage means 67. Then, a predetermined condition satisfaction command signal to that effect is output to the voice control means 73, and a command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 side and the lamp control board 44 side. In addition, about other structures, the substantially same structure as 1st Embodiment can be employ | adopted.
[0105]
As described above, the predetermined condition for the after-finish notification means 77, 84, and 93 to perform the after-finish notification in a mode different from the normal mode is not limited to the determination result of the second determination unit 68 being the specific mode determination. The random number value of the jackpot may be stored in the random number storage means 67, and other various conditions may be adopted.
[0106]
7 and 8 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, and show another configuration example of the main control board 41 and the sub-control boards 42 to 44.
[0107]
In the board configuration shown in FIG. 7, a symbol control board 43 is connected below the main control board 41 so that only one-way communication is possible, and the symbol control board 43 and the voice control board 42, and the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 are connected. The figure shows an example in which each is connected so as to be capable of two-way communication, and further, a reverberation notification determining means 71 is provided on the symbol control board 43.
[0108]
In the case where the after-finish notification determining means 71 is mounted on the symbol control board 43 side, the space between the symbol control board 43 and the voice control board 42 and the space between the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 are respectively provided. The connection may be such that only one-way communication is possible.
[0109]
When the symbol control board 43 and the voice control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 are connected so as to enable two-way communication as shown in FIG. It may be provided on any of the sound control board 42 and the lamp control board 44. That is, the effect can be synchronized by two-way communication even if the reverberation notification determination means 71 is provided on the voice control board 42 and the lamp control board 44 lower than the symbol control board 43 when viewed from the main control board 41.
[0110]
In the board configuration shown in FIG. 8, a lamp control board 44 is connected below the main control board 41 so that only one-way communication is possible. The figure shows an example in which each is connected so as to be capable of two-way communication, and further, a reverberation notification determining means 71 is provided on the lamp control board 44.
[0111]
When the reverberation notification determining means 71 is mounted on the lamp control board 44 side as described above, the space between the lamp control board 44 and the symbol control board 43 and the space between the lamp control board 44 and the voice control board 42 are respectively set. The connection may be such that only one-way communication is possible.
[0112]
When the lamp control board 44 and the symbol control board 43 and the lamp control board 44 and the voice control board 42 are connected so as to enable two-way communication as shown in FIG. It may be provided on any of the sound control board 42 and the lamp control board 44.
[0113]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The reverberation notification means may employ various configurations other than those shown in the embodiment. For example, the reverberation notification unit 84 that performs reverberation notification by displaying the reverberation image on the display unit includes character information indicating that the specific variation pattern D has not been set to the specific mode on a predetermined display unit (for example, the special symbol display unit 35). May be displayed as a lingering image. Specifically, a character image representing a disappointing feeling, such as "I was regrettable" or "I was a little more", may be displayed on the display means as the lingering image. Further, as a display unit for displaying the afterglow image, a display unit other than the special symbol display unit 35, for example, a dedicated display unit (a liquid crystal type, a dot type, or the like) may be used.
[0114]
As the display of the reverberation image, the characters or characters may be lightened each time the time elapses, or may be lightened as the number of times the special symbol changes increases.
[0115]
Further, the lingering sound notification means 77 which outputs lingering sound by outputting the lingering sound from the sound output means 9 causes the sound output means 9 to output a sound relating to the special variation pattern D not being in the specific mode as the lingering sound. It may be. Specifically, at least a part of the voice used in the super reach variation pattern (special variation pattern) may be output from the voice output unit 9 as the afterglow voice. For example, during the change of the special symbol, the sound output unit 9 alternately switches between the sound output data (for example, music a) corresponding to the change pattern at that time and the lingering sound (for example, music d used in the super reach change pattern). May be output.
[0116]
It is preferable that the afterglow notification means 77, 84, 93 is configured to perform the afterglow notification based on the transmission of the control command relating to the special variation pattern D <b> 2 corresponding to the non-specific mode from the main control means 41. For example, a control command from the main control board 41 is received by one or more of the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 42, and the control board 44, and a reverberation notification is provided in response to the control command. It may be performed.
[0117]
Only one type of reverberation notification means may be mounted, or a plurality of types may be mounted as in the embodiment. When a plurality of types of afterglow notification means are mounted, it is not necessary to always operate all of them, and one or more of them may be selectively operated. In this case, which afterglow notification means to use may be selected by random number lottery, or may be selected by another method.
[0118]
The reverberation notification determining unit 71 may be provided anywhere on the board that can transmit the determination result to all the sub-control boards including the reverberation notification unit. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, since the three sub-control boards 42 to 44 can directly or indirectly perform two-way communication, the reverberation notification determination unit 71 sets the sub-control boards 42 to 44 May be provided in any of the above. Further, the afterglow notification determining means 71 may be provided on the main control board 41.
[0119]
The operation ending means 75 and the predetermined condition judging means 76 of the reverberation notification determining means 71 may be provided on each reverberation notification means or a sub-control board having the reverberation notification means.
[0120]
The operation start determination unit 74 of the after-finish notification determining unit 71 may be configured to make a determination to perform after-finish notification when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is determined that the afterglow notification is performed with a predetermined probability by random number lottery for each variable display, when the number of special reservations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 or more), or when a predetermined stop symbol mode is selected, etc. May be determined to perform the afterglow notification. Alternatively, the operation start determination unit 74 may be omitted, and the after-finish notification may always be performed when the stop symbol after the fluctuation due to the super reach fluctuation pattern (special fluctuation pattern) is not in the specific mode.
[0121]
In the above-described embodiment, the operation period (predetermined period) of the reverberation notifying unit counts the number of times of the change of the special symbol after the start of the reverberation notification, and the counted value is one predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). ) Is reached, the end of the reverberation notification is determined. In addition, for example, the random control unit randomly selects one predetermined number from a plurality of different predetermined numbers. It may be provided on any one or more of the board 41, the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 42, and the control board 44. It is preferable that the predetermined number is set to a number larger than the maximum storage number of the second random number storage means (four in this embodiment).
[0122]
Further, as another example of the predetermined period, a timer may be provided to perform the after-finish notification until a preset time elapses. In that case, one time may be automatically selected from a plurality of different times, and a random number lottery means for randomly selecting one time is selected from the main control board 41 and the symbol control. It may be provided on any one or more of the board 43, the sound control board 42, and the control board 44. It is also preferable to stop counting the time during the display of the demonstration image.
[0123]
Further, it may be set such that the number of winnings in a predetermined winning opening of the special symbol starting means 26 or the like is counted as a predetermined period, and after-finish notification is performed until the counted number reaches a predetermined number. As the predetermined number, one set number may be automatically selected from a plurality of different set numbers. As a selection method, random number lottery means for randomly selecting one set number is provided by a main control board. 41, a symbol control board 43, a voice control board 42, and a control board 44.
[0124]
Further, it may be set so as to perform the after-finish notification until the number of openable prize openings of the special symbol starting means 26 or the like reaches a predetermined number of open times as a predetermined period. One release number may be automatically selected from a plurality of different release numbers as the predetermined release number. As a selection method, random number lottery means for randomly selecting one release number may be used. It may be provided on any one or more of the main control board 41, the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 42, and the control board 44.
[0125]
In addition to the above, the predetermined period may be defined by any one of the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol, the number of reach, the difference ball, and the like, or a combination of a plurality of the above examples. In addition, when the operation period of the reverberation notification unit is made variable according to the random number lottery result or the game state, the operation period is determined at the time of internal selection of super reach, at the time of occurrence of super reach, operation of the reverberation unit. It may be at the start time or the like, or may be determined at another timing.
[0126]
The substrate configuration is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment, and various modifications can be adopted. For example, the voice control board 42 and the lamp control board 44 may be one board, or the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 42, and the lamp control board 44 may be one board. When the after-sound notification determining means 71 is provided on the main control board 41 side, the main control board 41 and each of the sub-control boards 42 to 44 may be connected so as to be capable of only one-way communication.
[0127]
As the second profit state generated by the second profit state generating means 57, the probability that the special symbol is in the specific mode is set higher than the normal state, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 26 by the opening / closing control means 52 is normally opened. In addition to changing the extended opening time longer than the time, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol from the normal state, setting the probability that the ordinary symbol is in a hit state to a higher probability than the ordinary state, ordinary symbol , The number of rounds of opening of the special winning means 27, the opening time of one of the special winning means 27, and the opening of the special winning means 27 once. Species that increase the maximum number of winnings per hit, those that increase the upper limit of the number of ordinary symbols starting means 25 held, and those that increase the upper limit of the number of held special symbol starting means 26, etc. It can be used for profit status. Further, the plurality of types of profit states may be generated simultaneously or individually.
[0128]
Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko machine, but can be similarly implemented in various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.
[0129]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a symbol starting means 26, a symbol display means 35 for variably displaying one or more game symbols according to a predetermined fluctuation pattern based on the detection of the game ball by the symbol starting means 26, In the ball game machine provided with the profit state generating means 54 for generating a profit state advantageous to the player on the condition that the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the symbol display means 35 becomes a predetermined specific mode, The pattern includes a special fluctuation pattern D having a higher probability of being in a specific mode than other fluctuation patterns, and when the stop symbol after the fluctuation by the special fluctuation pattern D is not in the specific mode, the special fluctuation pattern D for a predetermined period thereafter. Is provided with the afterglow notification means 77, 84, and 93 for performing the afterglow notification related to the game, so that the player can enjoy the afterglow of the excited state by the special fluctuation pattern. There is an advantage that further improvement of the effect can be achieved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an example of a fluctuation pattern and sound output data and a lamp light emission pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an example of a display state of a special symbol display unit 35, a sound output state of a sound output unit, and a light emission state of a lamp unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a control system showing another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
9 Audio output means
26 Special symbol starting means (Symbol starting means)
34 ramp means
35 Special symbol display means (Symbol display means)
54 1st profit state generating means (profit state generating means)
71 Reverberation information judgment means
77 Reverberation notification means
84 Reverberation notification means
93 Reverberation notification means
D Special fluctuation pattern

Claims (6)

Symbol starting means (26); symbol displaying means (35) for variably displaying one or more game symbols in accordance with a predetermined fluctuation pattern based on the detection of the game ball by the symbol starting means (26); A ball game comprising a profit state generating means (54) for generating a profit state advantageous to the player on condition that the stopped symbol after the change of the symbol display means (35) is in a predetermined specific mode. In the machine, the variation pattern includes a special variation pattern (D) having a higher probability of being in the specific mode than other variation patterns, and a stop symbol after the variation by the special variation pattern (D) is not in the specific mode. A ball game machine comprising: after-finish notification means (77), (84) and (93) for performing after-finish notification related to the special fluctuation pattern (D) for a predetermined period of time thereafter. The said afterglow information means (84) makes a predetermined display means (35) display at least one part of the effect image used by the said special fluctuation pattern (D) as a afterglow image. The ball game machine described in 1. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the reverberation notifying unit is configured to output at least a part of a voice used in the special variation pattern from the voice output unit as a reverberant voice. 4. The ball game machine described. The said afterglow notification means (93) makes a lamp means (34) emit light according to at least one part of the light emission pattern used for the said special fluctuation pattern (D). The ball game machine described. The bullet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a reverberation notification determining means (71) for determining whether to activate the reverberation notification means (77), (84), and (93). Ball game machine. The reverberation notification means (77), (84), (93) is configured to perform the reverberation notification in a mode different from normal when a predetermined condition is satisfied during operation. 6. The ball game machine according to any one of 1 to 5.

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