JP2005168906A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball machine capable of pleasing a player in the process of pattern variation till stop patterns are displayed during which the player often loses interest conventionally. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine comprises a ready-to-win pattern table T1 for storing a plurality of presentation patterns in which the pattern variation process is previously set and a ready-to-win pattern determining means 624A for selecting any one of the presentation patterns from the ready-to-win pattern table T1 based on the result of a lottery. The ready-to-win pattern table T1 comprises a first pattern table for storing a plurality of ready-to-win presentation patterns A, B, C and D in which variation time for executing the pattern variation process is set, and a second pattern table for storing a plurality of ready-to-win presentation patterns E, F, G and H in which variation time for executing the pattern variation process and condition proposing time for proposing a condition for specifying the display mode are set. A ready-to-win pattern determining means 624A is structured to select any one of the ready-to-win presentation pattern E, F, G or H in the second pattern table in the pattern variation process in which a condition for clearing the game is proposed by a condition proposing means 625C. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that performs a special game when a symbol displayed on a symbol display device becomes a preset hit symbol.

  In conventional ball game machines such as pachinko machines, it is generally known that a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal display is provided at the center of the game board constituting the game area, and the start provided in the game area When the game ball is won in the winning opening, if the symbol (stop symbol) when the variable symbol is changed and then stopped by the symbol display device is a preset winning symbol, ) Is established. In this special gaming state, the variable winning opening (large winning opening) provided at the lower part of the gaming area is opened to facilitate the winning of game balls, and the player can acquire a large number of game balls. Yes.

  In such a ball game machine, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening and the symbol change in the symbol display device is started, it takes a certain time from the start of the symbol change to the stop. During this time, new game balls may win at the starting winning opening. However, since the symbols are being changed, the symbols cannot be immediately changed for a new game ball winning. Therefore, the number of game balls newly won during the symbol change is stored (hereinafter, the game ball newly won during the symbol change and stored therein is referred to as a holding ball) and stored. If it becomes a situation where the change of the symbol with respect to the holding ball can be started, the symbol change display is sequentially performed.

  Such a variation display of symbols is performed based on variation patterns set in advance, and a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a reach effect pattern) that has a high possibility of establishing a special gaming state (a jackpot) therein. Are included). By displaying this reach production pattern, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a jackpot for the first time.

  Incidentally, it is known that a player can roughly predict the likelihood of a jackpot from the displayed reach effect pattern (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-112981 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even if a reach effect pattern that is highly likely to be a big hit is displayed, the player is surely a big hit until the stop symbol displayed after the reach effect pattern is seen. I don't know if it is. For this reason, the player's interest is often directed to the stop symbol, and the interest in the reach effect pattern displayed before the stop symbol tends to be lost.

In view of such a problem, the present invention presents a display mode designation condition (game clear condition) in the symbol variation process, and the same display mode as the presented display mode designation condition is executed in the symbol variation process. Depending on whether or not, the player can surely understand the possibility of the jackpot occurrence, so entertain the player in the process of symbol variation until the stop symbol that has been losing interest until now is displayed It aims to provide a ball game machine that can.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides a symbol display device capable of displaying symbol variation, and a lottery for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute a special game on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening. Control of the symbol variation process in which the symbol display device variably displays the variation symbol on the symbol display device based on the lottery result by the lottery unit (for example, the random number acquisition unit 621A and the random number determination unit 623 in this embodiment) When the symbol control means to perform and the variable symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol control means is a predetermined winning symbol, a variable winning opening provided in the game area (for example, the big winning opening 13 in this embodiment) In a gaming machine equipped with special game execution means for playing a game that facilitates winning a prize, a display mode designation for a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device to be a winning symbol Condition storage means for storing a plurality of items (for example, game clear conditions in the present embodiment), condition selection means for selecting any display mode designation condition from the condition storage means, and display mode designation selected by the condition selection means The condition presentation means for presenting the condition to the symbol display device, and if the lottery result is a win, the winning symbol is stopped after executing the same display manner as the display manner designation condition presented by the condition presentation means within the symbol variation process. Condition execution means for controlling the symbol control means to display, and effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns for which the symbol variation process is preset (for example, reach pattern table T1 in this embodiment) And an effect pattern selection means (for example, selecting one of the effect patterns from the effect pattern storage means based on the lottery result) , Reach pattern determining means 624A in this embodiment, and the effect pattern storage means is an effect pattern (for example, reach effect pattern A, A first pattern table that stores a plurality of B, C, and D), an effect pattern (for example, the present embodiment) in which a variation time for performing a symbol variation process and a condition presentation time for presenting a display mode designation condition are set. And a second pattern table for storing a plurality of reach effect patterns E, F, G, H) in the example, and the effect pattern selecting means is the second in the symbol variation process in which the display mode designation condition is presented by the condition presenting means. An effect pattern is selected from the pattern table.

  The present invention also provides a symbol display device capable of displaying symbol variation, and a lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening (for example, the present embodiment) A winning random number acquisition means 621A, a winning random number determination means 623) in the example, and a symbol control means for controlling a symbol variation process to stop and display the variation symbol on the symbol display device based on the lottery result by the lottery means; When the variable symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol control means is a predetermined winning symbol, a game that makes it easy to win a variable prize opening provided in the game area (for example, the big prize opening 13 in this embodiment) In a gaming machine having special game execution means to be performed, a display mode designation condition (for example, a book) A condition storage means for storing a plurality of game clear conditions in the embodiment, a condition selection means for selecting any display mode designation condition from the condition storage means, and a display mode designation condition selected by the condition selection means. If the condition presenting means to present and the lottery result is a win, so that the same display form as the display form designation condition presented by the condition presenting means is executed within the design variation process, and then the winning design is stopped and displayed. Condition execution means for controlling the design control means, effect pattern storage means (for example, reach pattern table T1 in this embodiment) that stores a plurality of effect patterns in which the symbol variation process is preset, and a lottery result On the basis of the production pattern selection means (for example, in this embodiment, selecting any production pattern from the production pattern storage means). If the display mode designation condition is presented by the reach pattern determination unit 624A) and the condition presentation unit, when the preset end condition is satisfied, whether or not to continue the presentation of the display mode designation condition is determined. The effect pattern storage means includes an effect pattern in which a change time for performing the symbol change process is set (for example, reach effect patterns A, B, C, and D in this embodiment). A first pattern table that stores a plurality of patterns, an effect pattern in which a variation time for performing a symbol variation process and a determination result display time for displaying a determination result by the continuation determination means are set (for example, in this embodiment) A third pattern table for storing a plurality of reach effect patterns I, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P), and the effect pattern selecting means determines whether to continue In the symbol variation process in which the continuation determination is completed by the means and the determination result is displayed, an effect pattern is selected from the third pattern table.

  In the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, a variation time for performing a symbol variation process and a determination result display time for displaying a result determined to be continued by the continuation determination unit are set. To display the continuous production pattern (for example, reach production patterns I, J, K, and L in this embodiment), the variation time for performing the symbol variation process, and the result determined not to be continued by the continuation determination means. If there is a non-continuous effect pattern (for example, reach effect pattern M, N, O, P in the present embodiment) for which the determination result display time is set, the effect pattern selecting means is continued by the continuation determining means. When it is determined, a continuous effect pattern is selected, and when it is determined not to be continued by the continuation determining means, a non-continuous effect pattern is selected Theft is desirable.

  Further, in the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, the continuation determination for notifying the player that the continuation determination means determines whether or not to continue the presentation of the display mode designation condition. It is desirable that time is set.

  In addition, the maximum allowable number of executions P of the symbol variation process in which the same display mode designation condition can be continuously presented by the condition presenting means (however, an integer equal to or greater than 1. For example, the upper limit number of games A in this embodiment) is determined. The continuation determining means determines whether or not to continue presenting the display mode specifying condition in the maximum allowable execution number P times symbol variation process determined by the execution number determining means. It is desirable to judge.

  According to the present invention, in the symbol variation process in which the display mode designation condition (game clear condition) is presented, the condition presentation time for presenting the display mode designation condition, and the variation time in which the symbol variation process is performed while presenting this condition The effect pattern is selected from the second pattern table in which is set. As a result, it is possible to provide a ball game machine that can be enjoyed by the player even in the process before the display of the stop symbol, which has been apt to lose interest in the past. Specifically, with the configuration as described above, it is possible to sufficiently ensure the time for presenting the display mode designation condition, so that the contents of the condition can be clearly notified to the player. Further, since the process of notifying the condition content and the process of presenting the condition can be performed in different fluctuation processes, the rotational efficiency can be reduced by reducing the time required for one fluctuation compared to the case where the conditions are continuously performed in the same fluctuation process. Can be raised.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a display mode designation condition is presented (when a preset end condition is satisfied), it is determined whether or not to continue presenting the condition, and the determination result is displayed. In the symbol variation process, an effect pattern is selected from a third pattern table in which a determination result display time for displaying the determination result and a variation time for performing the symbol variation process are set. With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the player of the determination result as to whether or not to continue the display mode designation condition. Furthermore, since the process of notifying the continuation determination result and the process of displaying this result can be performed in different fluctuation processes, the time required for one fluctuation is reduced compared with the case where the same fluctuation process is continuously performed, and the rotation efficiency is reduced. Can be raised.

  In the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, the variation time for performing the symbol variation process and the determination result display time for displaying the result determined to be continued by the continuation determination means are set. There are a continuous production pattern and a non-continuous production pattern in which a variation time for performing the symbol variation process and a determination result display time for displaying a result determined not to be continued by the continuation determination means are set. It is desirable that the selecting means selects the continuous effect pattern when it is determined by the continuation determining means that it is to be continued, and selects the non-continuous effect pattern when it is determined that the continuation determining means does not continue. With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the player of the determination result as to whether or not to continue the display mode designation condition. In addition, since the process of notifying the continuation determination result and the process of changing the symbol can be set separately, it is possible to secure sufficient time in each process and to perform these continuously in the same process of change. However, the time required for one change can be suppressed and the rotation efficiency can be increased.

  Further, in the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, the continuation determination time for notifying the player that the continuation determination means determines whether or not the presentation of the display mode designation condition is to be continued. It is desirable that it is set. With such a configuration, the player can easily grasp the game content, and thus can enjoy the game. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's expectation on the determination result and increase the interest in the game.

  In addition, there is an execution number determination means for determining the maximum allowable number of executions P (however, an integer of 1 or more) of the symbol variation process in which the same display mode designation condition can be continuously presented by the condition presentation means, and the continuation determination The symbol variation process in which the continuation determination is started by the means is desirably a symbol variation process of the maximum allowable number of execution times P determined by the execution number determination means. With such a configuration, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for jackpot and enjoy a game until the maximum number of executions P of the symbol variation process in which the same condition is continuously presented is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko machine PM as an example of a ball game machine in the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an overall front view of the pachinko machine PM, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine PM.

  The pachinko machine PM is provided with an outer frame 1 that forms an outer frame of the gaming machine, and a front frame 2 that is pivotally supported by the outer frame 1 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front frame 2 includes a glass door 3, upper and lower ball trays 4 a and 4 b, a hitting ball handle 5, a game board 7 including a game area 10 partitioned by rails 6, and the like. The game area 10 includes a plurality of general winning holes 11 that serve as prize ball payout conditions, a start prize opening 12 that serves as a prize ball payout condition and a symbol change start condition of the symbol display device 20 described later, A winning port 13, an out port 14 for collecting game balls, a windmill 15 that affects the falling of the hit ball, and a number of game nails (not shown) are provided. A symbol display device 20 that displays images and symbols such as various effect patterns to be described later is provided in the approximate center of the game area 10.

  On the upper part of the symbol display device 20, there is provided a holding ball lamp 30 composed of four LEDs or the like for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the start winning opening 12 during the symbol variation display by the symbol display device 20. Yes. In the present embodiment, with the upper limit being four, the holding ball lamp 30 is turned on one by one every time there is a prize at the start prize opening 12 (during symbol variation). Then, each time the variation display of the variation symbol is started in the symbol display device 20, the lighted holding ball lamps 30 are turned off one by one.

  In the pachinko machine PM configured as described above, when the player operates the hitting handle 5, the game balls are sent one by one from the upper ball receiving tray 4 a to the hitting ball launching unit (not shown), with the strength corresponding to the operation amount. A hit ball is launched into the game area 10. The fired hit ball flows down to the above-described winning ports 11, 12 or the out port 14, and when the winning balls 11, 12 are won, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 4a. Further, when a hit ball is won at the start winning opening 12 of the above-described winning openings 11 and 12, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 4a, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 20 starts to change. . Here, although details will be described later, in the present invention, after the predetermined moving image and the pattern variation mode are displayed on the symbol display device 20 for a predetermined time, the variation of the symbol is stopped. At this time, when the symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display device 20 is a predetermined winning symbol (for example, 壱 to Nine glances), it becomes a big hit, and it becomes easy to win a prize. When a hit ball wins the big winning opening 13, a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player.

  The control device provided in the pachinko machine PM configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings. 3 and 4 are block diagrams showing an outline of control by the control device. This control device controls the game by the game control means 50 which is composed of various electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM.

  The game control means 50 includes a start opening prize detection device 12 a built in the start winning opening 12, a big winning opening prize detection device 13 a built in the big winning opening drive means 711, and a big winning opening drive means 711. A specific area passage detection device 13b or the like built in a specific area (not shown) is electrically connected, and a detection signal is input to the game control means 50 from these.

  The game control means 50 performs various operation controls in accordance with the detection signals input as described above, and a prize ball payout device 45 that pays out prize balls as control objects, and a big prize opening drive means 711. The prize-winning opening driving device 13m that opens the screen, the symbol display device 20 that displays images and symbols, the holding ball lamp 30 and the like are electrically connected. These operations are all controlled based on a control signal from the game control means 50.

  Then, the control content of the game control means 50 is demonstrated. The game control means 50 includes a normal game execution means 60, a special game execution means 70, a high probability game setting means 80, and a payout control means 90 for controlling this game.

  The normal game execution means 60 is for executing and controlling a normal game of the pachinko machine PM, and a prize winning prize processing means for performing a process related to winning at each prize winning opening provided in the game area 10. 61 and special game transition determining means 62 for determining whether or not to shift from a normal game to a special game. The winning opening winning prize processing means 61 is not different from the conventional one, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  The special game transition determining unit 62 includes a symbol / condition element acquiring unit 621, a holding ball information storage unit 622, a winning random number determining unit 623, an effect determining unit 624, and a symbol / lamp unit 625.

  The symbol / condition element acquisition means 621 is for acquiring symbols, images, game clear condition components (for example, upper limit game number A, designated execution count C), etc., to be displayed on the symbol display device 20, as shown in FIG. As shown in (a), a hit random number obtaining unit 621A and a presentation condition setting unit 621B are provided.

  The winning random number acquisition means 621A determines whether or not to generate a jackpot and sets a display state flag for any of the acquired random values (described later) (hereinafter referred to as “winning random number”). Is for getting. For example, a random number of 0 to 65535 (65536 ways) generated by the hardware increment counter is acquired based on the winning signal from the start opening winning detecting device 12a described above. Note that the random number in the specification is a concept including a thing that functions as a random number because there is no regularity in the acquisition timing even if it is regular like an increment counter.

  The presentation condition setting means 621B is for setting the game clear condition, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern displayed on the symbol display device 20 during the symbol variation display. ), The display state flag setting unit 621Ba, the presentation determination random number acquisition unit 621Bb, the presentation determination unit 621Bc, the execution frequency determination unit 621Bd, the condition storage unit 621Be, the condition selection unit 621Bf, and the condition execution timing A determination unit 621Bg, a table storage unit 621Bh, and a continuation determination unit 621Bi are provided.

  The display state flag setting means 621Ba compares the random number value of the winning random number acquired by the winning random number acquisition means 621A with the flag setting table shown in FIG. 5, and displays the display state flag based on the range to which the random number value belongs (that is, And any one of the condition display flags 1 to 4 and the normal display flags 1 and 2). When any one of the condition display flags 1 to 4 is set, the game display condition is presented on the symbol display device 20 (only when the game determination condition is determined to be presented by the presentation determination unit 621Bc described later). . When either of the normal display flags 1 and 2 is set, the game display condition is not presented on the symbol display device 20 during the symbol variation display.

  Here, the game clear condition is a condition for the symbol (stop symbol) that has been stopped (in the symbol display device 20) to become a winning symbol, and the upper limit number of games A (that is, the winning condition B and the designated number of executions). (Maximum allowable number of executions of symbol variation process for satisfying C), hit condition B and designated number of executions C (see FIG. 9). By presenting such a game clear condition on the symbol display device 20, the player can perform a symbol variation process that satisfies the hit condition B within C (times) within the number of A (times) games including the variation. ) If done, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, a big hit is generated.

  Specifically, for example, when a game clear condition as shown in FIG. 6, that is, a condition that “make“ 壱 ”appear twice in the left symbol within five games (five symbol variation processes)” is presented. When the stop symbol whose left symbol is “壱” as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, the player knows that the hit condition B has been satisfied once, and the subsequent four symbol variation processes are performed. If a symbol whose left symbol is “壱” is displayed at one time, it is understood that a jackpot is generated. If this game clear condition is satisfied, all stop symbols (for example, the left symbol is included in the present embodiment, including the left symbol) become, for example, “壱”, and a big hit is generated. ing.

  In this way, the same display mode presented in the game clear condition is executed in the symbol variation process, so that the player can know the occurrence of the jackpot without waiting for the symbol display. As a result, it is possible to focus the player's interest, which has conventionally been directed to stop symbols, also on the symbol variation process. In addition, since the conditions for generating a big hit (that is, the conditions for stopping the winning symbol) are presented to the player more specifically, it is possible to bring a sense of tension to the player, and a game that is easy for beginners to get familiar with. Can be provided. In addition, if the game clear condition is satisfied, even if the off symbol is once displayed, a re-change occurs and a jackpot is generated, so that it is possible to provide a game that gives the player a sense of expectation.

  The presentation determination random number acquisition unit 621Bb determines whether or not to present the game clear condition selected by the condition selection unit 621Bf (described later) on the symbol display device 20 (during the symbol variation display) (hereinafter, “ (Referred to as “presentation determination random number”). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to present the game clear condition (selected by the condition selection unit 621Bf) to the symbol display device 20 using the presentation determination random number acquired by the presentation determination random number acquisition unit 621Bb. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether or not to present using a hit random number.

  The presentation determination unit 621Bc is for determining whether or not to present the game clear condition (during symbol variation display) in the symbol display device 20 according to the presentation determination random number acquired by the presentation determination random number acquisition unit 621Bb. It is.

  The execution number determination means 621Bd is the maximum allowable number of executions of the symbol variation process for satisfying the game clear condition presented by the condition presentation means 625C described later (the game clear condition can be continuously presented), that is, the upper limit. This is for determining the number of games A.

  In this embodiment, when the set display state flags are the condition display flags 1 and 2, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the condition display flag and the preset selection probability. The upper limit game number A is determined. Further, when the set display state flags are the condition display flags 3 and 4, the upper limit number of games as shown in FIG. 8 (b) according to the number of held balls when the condition display flag is set. A is determined.

  Further, the execution number determination unit 621Bd determines a new upper limit game number A ′ when it is determined by the continuation determination unit 621Bi that the presentation of the game clear condition is to be continued. For this new upper limit game number A ′, for example, a table different from the table shown in FIG. 8 provided for updating the upper limit game number A is prepared, and the new upper limit game number A is based on the table. The setting method is not limited to the present embodiment, such as determining ', or setting a preset fixed value (for example, 5 times).

  The condition storage means 621Be is for storing a plurality of game clear conditions as shown in FIG.

  The condition selection unit 621Bf selects a game clear condition from the condition storage unit 621Be shown in FIG. 9 based on a predetermined condition, for example, a set display state flag (any one of the condition display flags 1 to 4) and the upper limit number of games A. Is to do.

  The condition execution timing determination means 621Bg creates a new game ball at the start winning opening 12 in a state where the game clear condition is not presented in the symbol display device 20 and the hold ball information storage means 622 already stores the hold ball information. Is determined to present the game clear condition by the presentation determination means 621Bc, and in which symbol variation process among the symbol variation processes performed for the retained ball stored in the retained ball information storage unit 622, This is for determining whether to present the clear condition.

  In this embodiment, when the condition display flag 1 or 2 is set and the holding ball information is stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622, the game is executed for the game ball with the condition display flag set. In the process of changing symbols, the presentation of game clear conditions is started. In addition, when the condition display flag 3 or 4 is set and the holding ball information storage unit 622 stores the holding ball information, the game clear condition is presented in the symbol change process performed for the oldest holding ball. It is supposed to start.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the table storage unit 621Bh includes a reach pattern table T1, a stop symbol table T2, and a normal pattern table T3.

  The reach pattern table T1 includes reach tables 1 to 4 and a normal reach table. As shown in FIG. 10, the reach tables 1 to 4 and the normal reach table include a plurality of display status flags set at the time of selection, lottery results of winning random numbers per winning ball, and types of established flags. Reach reach patterns and their selection probabilities are set. Here, the reach effect pattern is performed during the symbol change (for one reserved ball), and an effect for notifying the player whether or not the winning symbol is stopped and displayed after the end of the change. It is a pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the reach pattern table T1 is a pattern in which only a variation time for performing the symbol variation process is set (specifically, reach effect patterns A, B, C, D. However, D is a pattern in which no reach effect is set), a variation time for performing a symbol variation process, and a condition presentation time for presenting a game clear condition are set. Whether or not to continue presenting the second pattern table in which the patterns (specifically, the reach effect patterns E, F, G, and H) are stored, the variation time for performing the symbol variation process, and the game clear condition For displaying the determination result of whether or not to continue the presentation of the condition by the continuation determination time and the continuation determination means 621Bi And a third pattern table which stores a pattern of constant results display time is set. Two types of effect patterns stored in the third pattern table are set according to the determination result, and a determination result display time for displaying the result determined to be “continue” by the continuation determination unit 621Bi. Is a determination result display time for displaying a continuation effect pattern (specifically, reach effect patterns I, J, K, and L) and a result determined to be “not continued” by the continuation determination unit 621Bi. Is set as a non-continuous effect pattern (specifically, reach effect patterns M, N, O, P).

  The stop symbol table T2 has outcome tables 1-5. As shown in FIG. 11, the outcome tables 1 to 5 are composed of display state flag types set at the time of selection, lottery results of winning random numbers per winning ball, left symbols, right symbols, and middle symbols. Stop symbols and selection probabilities for each stop symbol are set. In this embodiment, the stop symbol can display Chinese numerals from zero to nine for each symbol.

  The normal pattern table T3 has normal tables 1-5. In the normal tables 1 to 5, as shown in FIG. 12, the type of display state flag set at the time of selection, a lottery result of winning random numbers per winning ball, a plurality of normal performance patterns and their selection probabilities are set. ing. The normal effect pattern is an effect pattern that is provided separately from the above reach effect pattern, and is an effect pattern that suggests the possibility of a jackpot occurrence in the symbol variation process to be executed.

  The continuation determination unit 621Bi determines whether or not to continue the presentation of the game clear condition when the preset condition is satisfied when the game clear condition is presented by the condition presentation unit 625C. is there. Here, in the present embodiment, the end condition is when the upper limit game number A (maximum allowable number of executions) determined by the execution number determination means 621Bd is satisfied.

  The holding ball information storage means 622 stores (winning) information related to a holding ball that has been won in the start winning opening 12, that is, among the game balls detected by the starting opening winning detection device 12a, that has not yet been used for symbol variation. Is for. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, components such as a winning random number, a display state flag, an upper limit number of games A, a winning condition B, a specified number of execution times C, etc., various tables such as a reach effect table, etc. Stored in correspondence with the holding ball. In addition, although the upper limit of the number n of stored balls that can be stored is four, it is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate.

  The winning random number determination means 623 is for determining whether or not to play a special game in accordance with the winning random number (that is, whether or not a big hit). For example, the hit value “0 to 200” stored in the ROM is compared with the random number value (one of 0 to 65535) acquired as the previous hit random number, and the random value is determined to be the hit value “0 to 200”. ”Is determined as“ winning ”. During the probability change described later, the high probability game setting means 80 changes the winning probability to a high probability with respect to an odd random number among the above “0 to 200”, for example.

  The effect determining means 624 is for determining various effects displayed on the symbol display device 20 (during symbol variation). As shown in FIG. 4D, the reach pattern determining means 624A and the stop symbol are displayed. A determination unit 624B, a normal pattern determination unit 624C, and a determination information storage unit 624D are provided.

  The reach pattern determining means 624A is for determining a reach effect pattern from one of the reach tables 1 to 4 (selected in step S407 or S413 described later) and the normal reach table. In this embodiment, the reach pattern determining means 624A, as shown in FIG. 10, determines the lottery result of winning random numbers per winning ball corresponding to the set display state flag and the symbol variation indicating the game clear condition. The reach effect pattern is determined (selected) from the corresponding reach table in accordance with the flag being selected and the preset selection probability.

  It should be noted that the reach pattern determining means 624A determines a reach effect pattern (any one of A, B, C, and D) in which only the symbol variation time is set when none of the flags is established in the symbol variation process. Select from reach tables 1-4. Further, in the symbol variation process (when the game clear condition is presented by the condition presenting means 625C, that is, when the presentation start flag is established), the reach effect pattern (E , F, G, or H) is selected from the reach tables 1 to 4. In addition, when the presentation continuation flag is established in the symbol variation process, the determination result display time for displaying the determination result that the variation time, the continuation determination time, and the game clear condition are continuously displayed is set (continuation). A reach production pattern (I, L, K, or L) is selected from the reach tables 1 to 4. Furthermore, when the presentation end flag is established in the symbol variation process, the variation time, the continuation determination time, and the determination result display time for displaying the determination result that the presentation of the game clear condition is not continued and the determination result display time (Non-continuous) reach production pattern (any of M, N, O, P) is selected from the reach tables 1 to 4.

  The stop symbol determining means 624B is for determining a (respective) stop symbol from any of the outcome tables 1 to 5 (selected in step S408 or S414 described later). In this embodiment, the stop symbol determining means 624B, as shown in FIG. 11, displays the winning ball corresponding to the symbol variation that presents the display state flags and game clear conditions set in the outcome tables 1-5. The (respective) stop symbols are determined (selected) from the corresponding outcome table in accordance with the random number lottery result and the selection probability set in advance.

  The stop symbols include a winning symbol and a miss symbol. As shown in FIG. 14A, the winning symbol is a symbol in which three numbers displayed on the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are the same. Further, the off symbol is a symbol other than the winning symbol, and as shown in FIG. 14B, there is a off symbol in which the three numbers are not the same. Furthermore, among the outlier symbols, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the numbers of the left and right symbols are the same, but the symbols of the left and right symbols are different from the numbers of the central symbols. It is called a reach design.

  The normal pattern determining means 624C is for determining a normal performance pattern from any of the normal tables 1 to 5 (selected in step S409 or S415 described later). The normal pattern determining means 624C can simultaneously determine a plurality of normal performance patterns (that is, display a plurality of them simultaneously). For example, when the condition display flag 4 is set, only the normal effect pattern P, the normal effect pattern P and the normal effect pattern Q, the normal effect pattern P and the normal effect pattern R, according to the selection probability shown in FIG. It is conceivable that any combination of the normal effect pattern P, the normal effect pattern Q, and the normal effect pattern R is determined (displayed simultaneously) by the normal pattern determining means 624C.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the determination information storage unit 624D includes the reach effect pattern determined by the reach pattern determination unit 624A, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit 624B, and the normal pattern determined by the normal pattern determination unit 624C. This is for storing the production pattern.

  The symbol / lamp means 625 is for performing operation control such as game clear conditions, presentation / display control of each effect pattern and stop symbol on the symbol display device 20, and lighting and extinguishing of the holding ball lamp 30. 4 (e), the lamp control means 625A, the symbol control means 625B, the condition presentation means 625C, the execution number display means 625D, the condition execution means 625E, the number count display means 625F, and the continuation determination display means. 625G.

  The lamp control means 625A is for controlling the operation of turning on and off the holding ball lamp 30.

  The symbol control means 625B is for performing display control of a predetermined symbol variation mode such as a reach effect pattern, a normal effect pattern, and a stop symbol stored in the determination information storage means 624D in the symbol display device 20. For example, the reach determined by the reach pattern determination means 624A on the screen of the symbol display device 20 on condition that a game ball has won the start winning opening 12 (that is, detected by the start opening winning detection device 12a). After the effect pattern and the normal effect pattern determined by the normal pattern determining unit 624C are displayed for a predetermined time, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determining unit 624B is displayed.

  The condition presenting means 625C is for presenting the game clear condition selected by the condition selecting means 621Bf to the symbol display device 20. However, the condition presentation unit 625C continues or ends the presentation of the game clear condition according to the determination result of the continuation determination unit 621Bi.

  The execution number display means 625D is a maximum allowable number of executions of the symbol variation process for satisfying the game clear condition determined by the execution number determination means 621Bd (when the game presentation condition is presented by the condition presentation means 625C), that is, an upper limit. This is for displaying the number of games A on the symbol display device 20.

  The condition execution means 625E displays the same display mode as the game clear condition so as to satisfy the game clear condition presented by the condition presentation means 625C when the win random number acquired by the win random number judgment means 623 is determined to be win. This is for controlling the symbol control means 625B so that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol is executed in the symbol variation process (within the upper limit number of games A determined by the execution frequency determining means 621Bd). In addition, the condition execution unit 625E does not satisfy the game clear condition presented by the condition presentation unit 625C when the winning random number acquired by the winning random number determination unit 623 is not determined to be winning, that is, when it is out of place. The symbol control means 625B is controlled so as to stop and display the detached symbol after executing a display mode different from the game clear condition in the symbol variation process.

  The number count display means 625F counts and displays the number of times the symbol change process is executed by the symbol control means 625B while the game condition is presented by the condition presentation means 625C in the symbol display device 20. is there. In this embodiment, the number count display means 625F also displays the count of the designated execution number C.

  The continuation determination display means 625G is for displaying the determination result by the continuation determination means 621Bi, that is, whether or not the presentation of the game clear condition is continued on the symbol display device 20.

  Specifically, when the continuation determination display unit 625G determines whether or not to continue the presentation of the game clear condition by the continuation determination unit 621Bi, for example, as shown in FIG. The screen is displayed on the symbol display device 20. Here, if it is determined by the continuation determination means 621Bi that the presentation of the game clear condition is to be continued, for example, as shown in FIG. If it is determined by the continuation determination means 621Bi that the presentation of the game clear condition is not to be continued, for example, as shown in FIG.

  The special game executing means 70 is for executing a special game when it is determined that the winning random number determining means 623 determines that it is a winning (that is, the stop symbol is a winning symbol). Special game continuation determining means 72 and probability fluctuation transition determining means 73 are provided.

  The unit game execution means 71 is for performing a unit game during a special game, and includes a big prize opening drive means 711 and a unit game end determination means 712.

  The special prize opening driving means 711 is for operating the special prize opening driving device 13m so that the special prize opening 13 is opened to facilitate the winning of a game ball.

  The unit game end determination means 712 is for determining whether or not to end the unit game based on a preset unit game end condition.

  The special game continuation determining means 72 is for determining whether or not to end the special game based on a preset continuation condition.

  The probability fluctuation transition judging means 73 is for judging whether or not the probability fluctuation is executed after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol displayed on the symbol display device 20 is a predetermined probability variation symbol (that is, a part of the winning symbol).

  The high-probability game setting means 80 determines the probability of occurrence of a winning symbol after the end of the special game from a low probability to a high probability when the probability variation transition determining means 73 determines that the determination result is affirmative, that is, a probability symbol. This is for setting the probability lottery table so as to vary. For example, the winning value referred to by the winning random number judging means 623 is increased to “201 to 1200” in addition to “0 to 200” so that the winning symbol occurrence probability is higher than usual.

  The payout control means 90 is for performing control for paying out a prize ball from the prize ball payout device 45.

  Next, an outline of control in the present embodiment will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a main flowchart of the pachinko machine PM. The game control means 50 first performs initial setting of the entire gaming machine in step S1, performs normal game processing in step S2, and special game processing in step S3, and then returns to step S2. This operation is repeated until the power is turned off. The normal game process in step S2 and the special game process in step S3 will be described later.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the normal game process, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the prize opening prize check process. As shown in FIG. 20, the normal game process in step S <b> 2 includes a winning opening prize checking process S <b> 20 for checking a winning in each winning opening, and a special game transition determining process for determining whether or not to shift a special game. After executing S21, this process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the winning opening prize checking process S20, first, when a winning of a game ball to any of the general winning openings 11 is detected by the general winning opening winning detection device 11a (step S201), a detection signal thereof. Is sent to the game control means 50, and a general winning flag is set (step S202). Based on this flag, the payout control means 90 outputs an operation signal to the prize ball payout device 45. Upon receiving this signal, the prize ball payout device 45 is activated, and a predetermined number (for example, for each winning ball) (for example, 10 balls) are paid out from the prize ball dispensing device 45 to the upper or lower ball trays 4a, 4b. Note that the flag set here is reset as appropriate based on the winning ball motion. When a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 12 is detected by the start opening winning detection device 12a (step S203), the detection signal is sent to the game control means 50 and a start winning flag is set (step S203). S204). Based on this flag, the payout control means 90 outputs an operation signal to the winning ball paying device 45. Upon receiving this signal, the winning ball paying device 45 is operated to respond to the winning ball to the start winning opening 12. A predetermined number (for example, five balls) of prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 45 to the upper or lower ball trays 4a and 4b.

  When the above-described winning opening winning check process S20 is completed, a special game transition determination process S21 is executed next. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process in step S21, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the symbol / condition element acquisition process in step S210, FIG. 24 is a pre-stage flowchart of the presentation condition setting process in step S400, and FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the game clear condition determination process in step S420, FIG. 27 is a first flowchart of the effect determination process in step S500, and FIG. 28 is a second flowchart of the effect determination process in step S500. 29 is a third flowchart of the effect determination process of step S500, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the pattern / design determination process of step S600, and FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the pattern / ramp process of step S700.

  In the special game transition determination process S21, as shown in FIG. 22, first, a symbol / condition element acquisition process S210 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the symbol / condition element acquisition process S210 determines whether or not the start winning flag is on in order to confirm whether or not the start winning opening 12 has been won (step S211). If it is not on, this process is terminated, and if it is on, the start winning flag is turned off (step S212). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls that have won the stored start winning opening 12 has reached the upper limit of storage (for example, 4) (step S213). If the number of reserved balls has reached the upper limit, the symbol / condition element acquisition process S210 is terminated as it is. In step S 213, if the number of reserves has not reached the upper limit of storage and can be stored, the number of reserved balls (at this time) is stored in the reserved ball information storage unit 622. Subsequently, one holding ball lamp 30 is turned on (step S214), a winning random number is acquired by the winning random number acquisition means 621A (step S215), and a presentation condition setting process described later is performed (step S400). The various data set in the process S400 are stored in the information storage area provided in the holding ball information storage means 622 corresponding to the number n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of each holding ball (step S216). ), The symbol / condition element acquisition process S210 ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the presentation condition setting process S400 is performed by the display state flag setting unit 621Ba (as shown in FIG. 5) according to the winning random number acquired by the winning random number acquiring unit 621A. A flag (that is, one of condition display flags 1 to 5 and normal display flags 1 and 2) is set (step S401). Next, it is determined whether or not the set display state flag corresponds to any of the condition display flags 1 to 4 (step S402). If any of the condition display flags 1 to 4 is satisfied, the presentation determination random number acquisition unit 621Bb acquires the presentation determination random number (step S403), and the presentation determination unit 621Bc displays the symbol according to the presentation determination random number. It is determined whether or not the game clear condition is presented (during symbol variation) by the device 20 (step S404). Here, if it is determined by the presentation determination unit 621Bc that the game clear condition is not presented, the process proceeds to step S407. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that the presentation determination unit 621Bc presents the game clear condition, the upper limit game number A is determined by the execution number determination unit 621Bd (step S405), and the presentation start flag is turned on (step S406). ).

  Then, according to the display state flag set in step S401, one of the reach tables 1 to 4 is selected from the reach pattern table T1 shown in FIG. 10 (step S407), and is output from the stop symbol table T2 shown in FIG. One of the eye tables 1 to 4 is selected (step S408), and one of the normal tables 1 to 4 is selected from the normal pattern table T3 shown in FIG. 12 (step S409). At this time, the information acquired in steps S401, S405, S407 to S409, that is, the display state flag, the upper limit number of games A, the reach table, the outcome table, and the normal table are stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 (step S410), the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the display state flag set in step S401 is one of the condition display flags 1 and 2. Here, if it is determined that either of the condition display flags 1 and 2 is set, the limit number X is set (step S412), a game clear condition determination process described later is performed (step S420), and a presentation condition setting process is performed. S400 ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that neither of the condition display flags 1 and 2 is present, the process proceeds to the game clear condition determination process S420, and then the presentation condition setting process S400 is terminated.

  The above-mentioned limit number of times X is when the condition display flags 1 and 2 are set and the game clear condition is presented as shown in FIG. 35 (regardless of the acquired random number lottery result). It is a value set to. That is, when the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 12 is not winning, the symbol control means does not achieve the game clear condition within the upper limit number of games A set in step S405. 625B is set to control the symbol variation process. In this embodiment, a value set by the designated execution number C (times) is used as an initial value of the limit number X, and this value is set every time the hit condition B appears in the symbol variation process during the upper limit number of games A. Subtraction is performed (see step S535). In addition, when the value of the limit number X is “1”, if the winning random number acquired by the winning game ball is not winning in the symbol variation process in which the game clear condition is presented, it is presented. The symbol control means 625B controls the symbol variation process so that the game clear condition is not achieved.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the set display state flag does not correspond to any of the condition display flags 1 to 4, it is determined that the normal display flags 1 and 2 are set. In this case, the normal reach table is selected from the reach pattern table T1 in accordance with the display state flag set in step S401 (step S413), and the outcome table 5 is selected from the stop symbol table T2 (step S414). The normal table 5 is selected from the pattern table T3 (step S415). At this time, the information acquired in steps S401, S413 to S415, that is, the display state flag, the upper limit number of games A, the reach table, the outcome table, and the normal table are stored in the reserved ball information storage unit 622 (step S416). This process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the game clear condition determination process S420 first includes a set display state flag (the flag set here is one of the condition display flags 1 to 4) and the upper limit game. Based on the number A, the condition selection means 621Bf selects a game clear condition from the condition storage means 621Be (see FIG. 7) (step S421). Next, it is determined whether or not the set display state flag is one of the condition display flags 3 and 4 (step S422). If it is determined that the flag is one of the condition display flags 3 and 4, the number of held balls stored in the held ball information storage unit 622 at this time is read by the condition execution timing determining unit 621Bg (step S423). ), It is determined to present the game clear condition selected in step S421 in the symbol variation process performed for the oldest held ball among the read held balls (step S424), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S422 that neither of the condition display flags 3 and 4 is present, that is, if it is the condition display flag 1 or 2, the condition execution timing determination means 621Bg performs the winning ball. In the symbol variation process, it is determined to present the game clear condition selected in step S421 (step S425), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the presentation condition setting process S400 (including the game clear condition determination process S420), as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and (b), the display state flag, The limited number of times X is set only when the game clear condition (including the upper limit number of games A), the reach table, the normal table, the outcome table, and the condition display flag 1 or 2 are set.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22, the special game transition determination process S21 performs a process of confirming whether there is a storage ball (step S220). Here, when there is no storage of the holding ball, this processing is ended, and when there is a storage of the holding ball, the information stored in the information storage area corresponding to the number n = 1 of the holding balls is read (step S221). Next, the value of the information storage area is shifted (step S222). For example, in step S221, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the value A of the hit random number corresponding to the number n of reserved balls is read. In the next step S222, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the values B, C, and D stored in the information storage area corresponding to the number n of reserved balls n = 2, 3, and 4 are used as the number of reserved balls. The information is stored in the information storage area corresponding to n-1. Based on the winning random number read out in step S221 (obtained for the oldest game ball stored in the reserved ball information storage means 622), the winning random number determination means 623 performs random number lottery (step S223). ). If it is determined that the game is a win, a special game flag is set (step S224), and the process proceeds to the effect determination process S500. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is out of the range, the process proceeds to the effect determination process S500.

  In the effect determination process S500, first, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a game clear condition is currently presented in the symbol display device 20 (step S501). If no game clear condition is presented, the process proceeds to step S520 (see FIG. 28). On the other hand, if the game clear condition is presented, it is determined whether or not the winning random number acquired for the change (stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622) is a hit (step S502). Here, when it is determined that it is a win, a pattern / design determination process S600 described later is performed to determine a reach effect pattern, a stop symbol, and a normal effect pattern. The information determined in the pattern / symbol determination process S600 is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D (step S503), and the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 is deleted. (Step S504), and this process is terminated.

  Note that the information stored in the above step S503, that is, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern are advanced from the step S520 (see FIG. 28, which will be described later) if the game clear condition is presented. If not, the content satisfies the condition. The stop symbol stored in step S503 is a winning symbol.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that the winning random number acquired for the change is not a hit (that is, out of place), it is determined whether the limit number X is 1 (step S505). ). Here, when the limit number X is not 1, (proceeding to FIG. 28), a pattern / design determination process S600 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the limit number X is 1, pattern / design determination processing S600 is performed to determine a reach effect pattern, a stop symbol, and a normal effect pattern. Then, the information determined in the pattern / symbol determination process S600 is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D (step S506), and the upper limit number of games A (times) of the game clear condition presented on the symbol display device 20 is stored. 1 is subtracted (step S507), and whether or not the value of the upper limit game number A has become zero, that is, whether or not the upper limit game number A set in the currently cleared game clearing condition has been reached. Is determined (step S508). If it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S504 described above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has been reached, it is determined whether or not to continue presenting the game clear condition by the continuation determination unit 621Bi (step S509). Here, when it is determined by the continuation determination means 621Bi that the presentation of the game clear condition is to be continued, the presentation continuation flag is turned on (step S510), and after the execution number determination means 621Bd determines the new upper limit game number A ′. Update (step S511) and proceed to step S513. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S509 that the continuation determination unit 621Bi does not continue to present the game clear condition, the presentation end flag is turned on (step S512), and the process proceeds to step S513. In step S513, the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 described above is deleted, and the present process is terminated.

  The information stored in step S506, that is, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern have contents that do not satisfy the condition if the game clear condition is presented. In addition, the stop symbol stored in step S506 is a missed symbol.

  In step S520, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the game clear condition is to be presented from the change (based on the determination result of the condition execution timing determination unit 621Bg). Specifically, it is confirmed whether either the presentation start flag or the presentation continuation flag is on. If it is determined that the game clear condition is not presented based on the change, the process proceeds to step S502 described above (see FIG. 27). Further, when it is determined that the game clear condition is presented based on the variation, it is determined whether or not the winning random number acquired for the variation is hit (from information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622). (Step S521). If the winning random number is winning, pattern / design determination processing S600 described later is performed to determine a reach effect pattern, a stop symbol, and a normal effect pattern. Then, the information determined in the pattern / design determination process S600 is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D (step S522), and it is determined whether or not the presentation start flag is on (step S523). If it is determined that the presentation start flag is on, the presentation start flag is turned off (step S524), and the process proceeds to step S525. On the other hand, if it is determined that the presentation start flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S525. In step S525, it is determined whether the presentation continuation flag is on. If it is determined that the presentation continuation flag is on, the presentation continuation flag is turned off (step S526), and the process proceeds to step S527. On the other hand, if it is determined that the presentation continuation flag is off, the process proceeds to step S527. In step S527, the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 described above is erased, and this process is terminated.

  Note that the information stored in step S522, that is, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern have contents that satisfy the presented game clear condition. The stop symbol stored in step S522 is a winning symbol.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning random number is not determined to be winning in step S521 (i.e., it is out of place) or if the process proceeds from step S505, a pattern / symbol determination process S600 described later is performed, and the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal Determine the production pattern. And it is determined whether this determined information corresponds with the game clear conditions shown (step S530). If it is determined that the game clear condition is met, 1 is subtracted from the currently set limit number X (step S531), and the process proceeds to step S532. On the other hand, if it does not match the game clear condition, the process proceeds to step S532. In step S532, when the information determined in the pattern / design determination process S600 and the value of the limit number X in step S531 are subtracted, this value is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the presentation start flag is on (step S533). If it is determined that the presentation start flag is on, the presentation start flag is turned off (step S534), and the process proceeds to step S535. On the other hand, if it is determined that the presentation start flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S535. In step S535, it is determined whether the presentation continuation flag is on. If it is determined that the presentation continuation flag is on, the presentation continuation flag is turned off (step S536), and the process proceeds to step S537. On the other hand, if it is determined that the presentation continuation flag is off, the process proceeds to step S537.

  In step S537, it is determined whether or not a game clear condition is presented in the variation. If it is determined that the game clear condition is not presented, the process proceeds to step S544. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game clear condition is presented, 1 is subtracted from the set upper limit game number A (step S538), and whether or not the upper limit game number A value becomes zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the upper limit number of games A set in the currently cleared game clear condition has been reached (step S539). If it is determined that the upper limit game number A has not been reached, the process advances to step S544. On the other hand, when it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has been reached, it is determined whether or not to continue presenting the game clear condition by the continuation determination unit 621Bi (step S540). Here, if it is determined by the continuation determination means 621Bi that the presentation of the game clear condition is to be continued, the presentation continuation flag is turned on (step S541), and after the execution number determination means 621Bd determines the new upper limit game number A ′ Update (step S542) and proceed to step S544. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540 that the continuation determination unit 621Bi does not continue to present the game clear condition, the presentation end flag is turned on (step S543), and the process proceeds to step S544. In step S544, the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 described above is deleted, and the present process is terminated.

  Note that the information stored in step S532, that is, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern have advanced from step S505 (see FIG. 27) if the game clear condition is presented. Case) There is a possibility of satisfying the condition. In addition, the stop symbol stored in step S532 is a missed symbol.

  Here, the pattern / design determination processing S600 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in this process, it is determined whether or not the presentation start flag is on (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the presentation start flag is on, the reach effect determination pattern is determined by the reach pattern determination means 624A (from the reach table already selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S602). The stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determining means 624B (from the outcome table already selected in the above step) (step S603), and the normal pattern determining means 624C (from the normal table already selected in the above step). A normal performance pattern is determined (step S604), and this process ends.

  Note that the reach effect pattern selected in step S602 is a reach effect pattern in which a change time for performing a symbol change process and a condition presentation time for presenting a game clear condition are set (specifically, in FIG. The reach effect pattern E, F, G, or H in the second pattern table shown).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S601 that the presentation start flag is not on, it is determined whether or not the presentation continuation flag is on (step S605). If it is determined that the presentation continuation flag is on, the reach effect pattern is determined by the reach pattern determining means 624A (from the reach table already selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S606). The stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determining means 624B (from the outcome table already selected in the above step) (step S607), and the normal pattern determining means 624C (from the normal table already selected in the above step). A normal performance pattern is determined (step S608), and this process ends.

  It should be noted that the reach effect pattern selected in step S606 is the variation time for performing the symbol variation process, whether to continue presenting the game clear condition as shown in the screen example “continuing lottery execution” as shown in FIG. In order to display a continuation determination time for notifying the player that the determination is being made, “continuation success” as shown in FIG. 17, and a determination result indicating that the presentation of the condition is continued as shown in the screen example. Is a reach effect pattern (specifically, one of (continuous) reach effect patterns I, J, K, and L in the third pattern table shown in FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S605 that the presentation continuation flag is not on, it is determined whether or not the presentation end flag is on (step S609). Here, if it is determined that the presentation end flag is ON, the reach effect determining pattern is determined by the reach pattern determining means 624A (from the reach table already selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S610). The stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determining means 624B (from the outcome table already selected in the above step) (step S611), and the normal pattern determining means 624C (from the normal table already selected in the above step). A normal performance pattern is determined (step S612), and this process ends.

  It should be noted that the reach effect pattern selected in step S612 is the variation time for performing the symbol variation process, whether to continue presenting the game clear condition as shown in the screen example “continuing lottery execution” as shown in FIG. The continuation determination time for notifying the player that it is determined whether or not to display the determination result that the presentation of the condition is not continued as shown in the screen example “continuation failure” as shown in FIG. Is a reach effect pattern (specifically, one of (non-continuous) reach effect patterns M, N, O, and P in the third pattern table shown in FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S609 that the presentation end flag is not on, a reach effect pattern is determined by the reach pattern determination unit 624A (from the reach table or the normal reach table already selected in the above step) ( In step S613), a stop symbol is determined by the stop symbol determination unit 624B (from the outcome table already selected in the above step) (step S614), and the normal pattern determination unit 624C (normal already selected in the above step) A normal performance pattern is determined (from the table) (step S615), and this process is terminated.

  Note that the reach effect pattern selected in step S613 is the reach effect pattern in which only the change time for performing the symbol change process is set (specifically, the reach effect pattern A, in the first pattern table shown in FIG. 10). B, C, or D).

  Subsequently, in the special game transition determination process S21 (see FIG. 22), after the effect determination process S500 as described above is executed, the symbol / ramp process S700 is executed, and this process ends.

  In the symbol / lamp processing S700, as shown in FIG. 31, the lamp control means 625A turns off one of the holding ball lamps 30 (step S701), and the symbol control means 625B starts symbol variation in the symbol display device 20. . At this time, it is determined whether or not to present the game clear condition selected by the condition selection means 621Bf from the variation (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the game clear condition is presented based on the change, the game display condition is presented by the condition presenting means 625C and the execution number display means 625D in the symbol display device 20 (step S703), and the symbol control means 625B. To reach effect pattern (stored in the decision information storage means 624D) (that is, one of the patterns E, F, G, and H in which the symbol variation time and the condition presentation time determined in step S602 are set), normal The effect pattern and the stop symbol are displayed (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S710.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S702 that the game clear condition is not presented from the change, it is determined whether or not the game clear condition is being presented (step S705). If it is determined that the game clear condition is not being presented, the process proceeds to step S709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game clear condition is being presented, it is determined whether or not to continue the game clear condition currently being presented (step S706). Here, when it is determined that the presentation of the condition is continued, the reach control pattern (that is, stored in the determination information storage unit 624D) by the symbol control unit 625B (that is, the variation time determined in step S606, the continuation determination) Any one of the patterns I, J, K, and L in which the time and the determination result display time (continuation) are set), the normal effect pattern and the stop symbol are displayed (step S707), and the process proceeds to step S710.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S706 that the presentation of the condition is not continued, the reach effect pattern (that is, stored in the determination information storage unit 624D) by the symbol control unit 625B (that is, the variation determined in step S610). Time, continuation determination time, and determination result display time (any of patterns M, N, O, and P) in which the normal result pattern and stop pattern are set (step S708). S700 is ended.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the game clear condition is not being presented, the reach effect pattern (that is, stored in the determination information storage unit 624D) by the symbol control unit 625B (that is, the variation determined in step S613). Any one of the patterns A, B, C, and D in which only the time is set), the normal performance pattern and the stop symbol are displayed (step S709), and the symbol / ramp process S700 is terminated.

  In step S710, it is determined whether or not the content displayed on the symbol display device 20 satisfies the game clear condition presented in step S703. If it is determined that the game clear condition is satisfied, the designated execution count C subtracted by 1 in step S531 is displayed on the symbol display device 20 (step S711), and the process proceeds to step S712. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game clear condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, the upper limit number of games A subtracted by 1 in step S507 or S538 is displayed by the execution number display means 625D, and this process ends.

  In step S712, the number of times the symbol variation process has been executed is counted and displayed by the number count display means 625F (by the symbol control means 625B while the game clear condition is presented) along with the display of the upper limit number of games A. Also good.

  Here, the game in which the game clear condition is presented in the symbol / ramp process S700 will be outlined with reference to the screen examples of FIGS. 16 to 18 and FIGS.

  For example, from the change, “within 3 rotations (including the change) (= the upper limit number of games A), reach (= winning condition B), multiply once (= designated execution number C)” shown in FIG. When the game clear condition is presented, the player knows that if the same display mode presented by the condition is displayed in the symbol variation process, the player will win a big hit. When a predetermined time (condition presenting time in the present embodiment) elapses from this point, as shown in FIG. 39, this game clear condition is presented small on the upper left of the screen so as not to disturb the display of the symbol variation process, and is currently performed. The player is notified more clearly whether or not the game clear condition presented (upper left) is satisfied in the symbol variation process.

  Then, in such a symbol variation process, when a display mode different from that presented in the game clear condition, for example, a display mode that does not reach as shown in FIG. 40, is executed, an outlier design as shown in FIG. Is stopped. At this time, if the number of executions of the symbol variation process has not reached the upper limit game number A, the player can connect his expectation to the next symbol variation process.

  Here, when the number of executions of the symbol variation process reaches the upper limit game number A, for example, as shown in FIG. 42, if the same display mode as that presented in the game clear condition is executed (in FIG. 42, When the reach mode “Sankeisan” is displayed once), it can be understood that the player is a big hit at this point. In this embodiment, when the game clear condition is satisfied, the player is clearly notified that the game will be a jackpot game (following FIG. 42), the winning symbol as shown in FIG. ) Is stopped and displayed, and then the jackpot game is executed.

  Also, when the number of executions of the symbol variation process reaches the upper limit game number A, if the game clear condition cannot be satisfied, the upper limit is displayed as in the screen example of “Continuous lottery execution” shown in FIG. After the number of games A is over, a screen indicating that it is being determined whether or not to continue presenting the currently cleared game clear condition is displayed for a predetermined time (specifically, a continuation determination time).

  Then, as shown in the screen example of “successful continuation” shown in FIG. 17, when the determination result of continuing is displayed for a predetermined time (specifically, the determination result display time (continuation)), the upper limit number of games A Is updated, and the currently cleared game clear condition is continuously displayed. Thus, the player can maintain his expectation that the condition is satisfied in the next symbol variation process.

  On the other hand, as shown in the screen example of “continuation failure” shown in FIG. 18 (following the screen display indicating that the continuation determination is in progress as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the determination result display time (non-continuation) is displayed, the presented game clear condition disappears from the screen and returns to the normal game. Thereby, the player can know that the symbol variation process has ended.

  Subsequently, special game processing S3 is performed. This special game process S3 is a process of establishing a special game that can execute a unit game a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the lottery result of the winning random number acquired in step S215 is winning. FIG. 32 is a preceding flowchart of the special game process S3, FIG. 33 is a subsequent flowchart of the special game process S3, and FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the special game end process S320.

  As shown in FIG. 32, first, it is confirmed whether or not the special game flag is turned on, that is, whether or not the acquired winning random number is winning (step S301). To do. In the case of winning, for example, the special game flag is turned off, and when the winning symbol occurrence probability is high, special game initial setting such as changing to a normal low probability is performed (step S302). Next, various initial settings for performing the unit game are performed (step S303), and the unit game is started.

  In the unit game, the special prize opening driving unit 711 operates the special prize opening driving device 13m to open the special prize opening 13 to start the first unit game. When the grand prize winning opening 13 is opened, the game ball moving in the game area space is in a state where it is very easy to win the big winning prize opening 13. In this state, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 13, a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls are placed on the upper or lower ball trays 4a and 4b by the payout control means 90. It is to be paid out.

  When such a unit game is started, the unit game end determination means 712 determines whether or not a unit game end condition described below is achieved. Until the unit game end condition is achieved, the opening operation of the special winning opening 13 is continued.

  As the unit game end condition, “number of winning balls” and “opening time” are set as requirements. The requirement for the “number of winning balls” is to determine that the unit game ending condition has been achieved when the total number of game balls won in the grand prize opening 13 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls). It is. The requirement of “opening time” is determined that the unit game end condition is achieved when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the opening time of the big prize opening 13 after the unit game starts. It is to be done.

  In the special game process S3, whether or not the above-mentioned unit game end condition is achieved is advanced as shown in FIG. First, it is determined (following step S303) whether or not the big prize opening 13 is won by the big prize opening detection device 13a (step S304). Here, if it is determined that the big prize opening 13 has not been won, the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning prize opening 13 has been won, the winnings necessary for the completion of the preset unit game conditions are determined from the winning ball counter (not shown) attached to the winning prize opening 13. 1 is reduced from the number of balls (for example, 10 balls) (step S305), and the process proceeds to step S306. In step S306, the specific area passage detection device 13b determines whether or not a game ball has won a specific area (not shown). Here, if it is determined that the specific area has not been won, the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prize has been won in the specific area, a specific area flag is set (step S307), and the process proceeds to step S308. In step S308, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 13 has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) (step S308). Here, if the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 13 satisfies a predetermined number, the unit game end condition is achieved, and the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 13 does not satisfy the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, it is determined whether or not the opening time, which is another unit end condition, has been reached. If it is determined that the release time has not ended (that is, the unit game end condition is not satisfied), the process returns to step S304 and the next unit game is played. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release time has ended (that is, the unit game end condition is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S310.

  As described above, when one of the conditions “number of winning balls” or “time limit” is satisfied, the unit game end determination means 712 determines that the unit game end condition has been achieved, and ends the unit game. Let

  When the unit game end condition as described above is achieved, the special prize continuation determination unit 72 determines whether or not the continuation determination condition is achieved (step S310). The continuation condition is a condition that whether or not a game ball is won in a specific area during a unit game and a specific area flag is set. In addition, the achievement of the continuation condition is a case where there is a winning in a specific area during the unit game. In step S310, if it is not determined that the continuation condition has been achieved, that is, if the unit game ends without winning a specific area, a special game end process S320 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310 that the continuation condition has been achieved, that is, if there is at least one winning ball in the specific area during the current unit game, the specific area flag is turned off (step S311). Then, in order to count the number of rounds of the unit game after starting the current special game, 1 is decremented from a counter set in advance (for example, 15 times) (step S312). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the counter of the number of rounds has become less than 0, that is, whether or not the number of unit games has been repeated a predetermined number of times (step S313). Here, when the counter of the number of rounds is not less than 0, that is, when it has not been repeated a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S303 and the next unit game is performed. When the round number counter is less than 0, that is, when the unit game is repeated a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds from step S313 to the special game end process S320.

  In the special game end process S320, as shown in FIG. 35, first, the probability variation transition determining means 73 determines whether or not the stop symbol at the time of winning is a probability variation symbol (step S321). Here, when it is determined that the symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation lottery table in which the winning value is set by the high probability game setting means 80 so that the probability of the symbol occurrence is higher than usual (step) S322). The probability lottery table is appropriately reset in step S302. Subsequently, the probability variation winning screen is displayed on the symbol display device 20 (step S323). This probability variation winning screen draws the player's attention and allows the player to easily grasp that the probability of occurrence of winning symbols has fluctuated with a high probability. For example, the character “probability variation” is displayed in a large size. This is a screen display mode. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S321 that the stopped symbol is not a probability variation symbol, a probability variation non-winning screen is displayed on the symbol display device 20 (step S324). This probability variation non-winning screen is a screen display mode in which characters such as “Zanen” are displayed in large size to notify the player that the winning symbol occurrence probability remains normal and does not become a high probability. It is.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, If it is a range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it can improve suitably.

It is a front view of the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine. It is a front view which shows the game board front surface of the said ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control means which performs the game control of the said bullet ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the symbol / condition element acquisition means, the presentation condition setting means, the table storage means, the effect determination means, and the symbol / lamp means of the bullet ball game machine. It is a table | surface figure which shows the content of the flag setting table used for the said bullet ball game machine in order to set a display condition flag. It is a figure which shows the example of a display when game clear conditions (display mode designation | designated conditions) are shown on the symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display which satisfies the game clear conditions (hit condition B) shown in FIG. It is a table for explaining the setting of the upper limit number of games A. It is a table | surface figure which shows the game clear conditions memorize | stored in the condition memory | storage means. It is a table | surface figure which shows the content memorize | stored in the reach pattern table. It is a table | surface figure which shows the content memorize | stored in the stop symbol table. It is a table | surface figure which shows the content memorize | stored in the normal pattern table. It is explanatory drawing of the information storage area set to the holding ball information storage means. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop symbol displayed on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the content which can be memorize | stored in a determination information storage means. It is an example of a screen for notifying the execution of the determination as to whether or not to continue the presentation of the game clear condition displayed on the symbol display device by the continuation determination display means. It is an example of a screen in the case of continuing presentation of the game clear condition displayed on the symbol display device by the continuation determination display means. It is an example of a screen when not presenting the game clear condition displayed on the symbol display device by the continuation determination display means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content by the said game control means. It is a table for explaining the setting of the limit number of times X. It is a table | surface which has collectively described the information set in a presentation condition setting process. It is an image figure for demonstrating the control content regarding the number of reservation balls by the said game control means. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a game when game clear conditions are shown on a symbol display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

PM Pachinko machine 1 Outer frame 2 Front frame 3 Glass doors 4a, 4b Upper and lower ball trays 5 Hitting ball handle 6 Rail 7 Game board 10 Game area 11 General prize opening 12 Start prize opening 12a Start entry prize detection device 13 Large prize opening (variable (Winning prize)
13a Large winning prize winning detection device 13b Specific area passage detecting device 13m Large winning prize opening driving device 14 Out port 15 Windmill 20 Symbol display device 30 Reserving ball lamp 45 Prize ball paying device 50 Game control means 60 Normal game executing means 61 Prize winning prize winning Processing means 62 Special game transition judging means 621 Symbol / condition element obtaining means 621A Random number obtaining means (lottery means)
621B Presentation condition setting means 621Ba Display state flag setting means 621Bb Presentation determination random number acquisition means 621Bc Presentation determination means 621Bd Number of executions determination means 621Be Condition storage means 621Bf Condition selection means 621Bg Condition execution timing determination means 621Bh Table storage means (T1 reach pattern table) Pattern storage means)
T2 stop symbol table T3 normal pattern table 621Bi continuation determination means 622 reserved ball information storage means 623 hit random number determination means (lottery means)
624 effect determining means 624A reach pattern determining means (effect pattern selecting means)
624B Stop symbol determination means 624C Normal pattern determination means 624D Determination information storage means 625 Symbol / lamp means 625A Lamp control means 625B Symbol control means 625C Condition presentation means 625D Execution number display means 625E Condition execution means 625F Count count display means 625G Continuation determination display Means 70 Special game execution means 71 Unit game execution means 711 Big prize opening drive means 712 Unit game end determination means 72 Special game continuation determination means 73 Probability change transition determination means 80 High probability game setting means 90 Payout control means

Claims (5)

Based on the symbol display device capable of symbol variation display, lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening, based on the lottery result by the lottery means The symbol control means for controlling the symbol variation process to stop display after the variable symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device, and when the variable symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol control means is a predetermined hit symbol In a gaming machine provided with special game execution means for performing a game that makes it easy to win a variable winning opening provided in the game area,
Condition storage means for storing a plurality of display mode designation conditions for the symbol displayed in the symbol display device to be the symbol that has been stopped;
Condition selection means for selecting any one of the display mode designation conditions from the condition storage means;
Condition presenting means for presenting the display mode designation condition selected by the condition selecting means to the symbol display device;
When the lottery result is a win, the symbol control means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol after executing the same display mode as the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presenting unit within the symbol variation process. Condition execution means for controlling
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns in which the symbol variation process is preset;
Production pattern selection means for selecting any production pattern from the production pattern storage means based on the lottery result,
The effect pattern storage means presents a first pattern table that stores a plurality of effect patterns in which a change time for performing a symbol change process is set, a change time for performing a symbol change process, and a display mode designation condition. A second pattern table for storing a plurality of effect patterns for which condition presentation times for
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect pattern selecting means selects an effect pattern from the second pattern table in the symbol variation process in which the display mode designation condition is presented by the condition presenting means. Based on the symbol display device capable of symbol variation display, lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening, based on the lottery result by the lottery means The symbol control means for controlling the symbol variation process to stop display after the variable symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device, and when the variable symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol control means is a predetermined hit symbol In a gaming machine provided with special game execution means for performing a game that makes it easy to win a variable winning opening provided in the game area,
Condition storage means for storing a plurality of display mode designation conditions for the symbol displayed in the symbol display device to be the symbol that has been stopped;
Condition selection means for selecting any one of the display mode designation conditions from the condition storage means;
Condition presenting means for presenting the display mode designation condition selected by the condition selecting means to the symbol display device;
When the lottery result is a win, the symbol control means is configured to stop and display the winning symbol after executing the same display mode as the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presenting unit within the symbol variation process. Condition execution means for controlling
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns in which the symbol variation process is preset;
Production pattern selection means for selecting any production pattern from the production pattern storage means based on the lottery result;
A continuation determining means for determining whether or not to continue presenting the display mode designation condition when a preset end condition is satisfied when the display mode designation condition is presented by the condition presentation unit; Have
The effect pattern storage means stores a first pattern table that stores a plurality of effect patterns in which a change time for performing a symbol variation process is set, a change time for performing a symbol change process, and a determination result by the continuation determination means A third pattern table for storing a plurality of effect patterns for which a determination result display time is set for displaying
The effect pattern selection means selects the effect pattern from the third pattern table in the symbol variation process in which the continuation determination is finished by the continuation determination means and the determination result is displayed. . In the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, a variation time for performing a symbol variation process and a determination result display time for displaying a result determined to be continued by the continuation determination unit are set. There are a continuous production pattern and a non-continuous production pattern in which a variation time for performing a symbol variation process and a determination result display time for displaying a result determined not to be continued by the continuation determination means are set,
The effect pattern selecting means selects a continuous effect pattern when it is determined by the continuation determining means to select a continuation effect pattern, and selects a non-continuous effect pattern when the continuation determining means determines not to continue. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2.   In the effect pattern stored in the third pattern table, the continuation determination time for notifying the player that the continuation determination means determines whether or not the presentation of the display mode designation condition is to be continued. The ball game machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that is set. An execution number determination unit for determining a maximum allowable number of executions P (however, an integer of 1 or more) of the symbol variation process in which the same display mode designation condition can be continuously presented by the condition presentation unit;
The continuation determination unit determines whether or not to continue presenting the display mode designation condition in a symbol variation process of the maximum allowable execution number P determined by the execution number determination unit. The bullet ball game machine in any one of 2-4.

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