JP2005192598A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball machine capable of amusing a player in a symbol variation process till displaying stationary symbols, which is conventionally apt to lose the player's attention. <P>SOLUTION: This pinball machine is provided with a condition execution means 625E, when a lottery result is a win in a symbol display device 20, controlling a symbol control means 625E to execute a same display mode to a game clearing condition indicated by a condition indication means 625c in the symbol variation process and stationarily display the win symbols; and a condition selecting means 621Bf, when the lottery means is the win based on a performance pattern previously determined by a performance determination means 624, selecting a game clearing condition according to the display mode set in the performance pattern from a condition storage means 621Be. <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 the display, a new game ball may win a start 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 display variation of the symbol is stored (hereinafter, the game ball newly won during the symbol variation 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 reserved 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.

By the way, it is known that a player can roughly predict the possibility of occurrence 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.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem. An effect pattern is presented, and whether or not the player has a possibility of generating a big hit depends on whether or not the presented effect pattern is executed in the symbol variation process. Since it can notify, it aims at providing the ball game machine which a player can enjoy even in the process before the stop symbol which was apt to lose interest conventionally is displayed.

  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. A symbol variation process in which a variable symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device based on a lottery result by the lottery unit (eg, a random number acquisition unit 621A and a random number determination unit 623 in the present embodiment) and then stopped. And a variable winning opening provided in the game area (for example, a big prize in the present embodiment) when the variable symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol control unit is a predetermined winning symbol. In a gaming machine provided with special game executing means for playing a game that makes it easy to win a mouth 13), a plurality of effect patterns in which the symbol variation process is preset are stored The effect pattern storage means (for example, the table storage means 621Bh in the present embodiment), the effect determination means for determining the effect pattern from the effect pattern storage means, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol display device Condition storage means for storing a plurality of display mode designation conditions (for example, game clear conditions in this embodiment) for becoming a symbol, condition selection means for selecting the display mode designation conditions from the condition storage unit, and the condition selection A condition presentation means for presenting the display mode designation condition selected by the means to the symbol display device, and the same display mode as the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presentation means when the lottery result is a win Of the symbol control means so that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation process is executed. Condition selection means for performing control, and the condition selection means is set to this effect pattern when the lottery result is a win based on the effect pattern previously determined by the effect determination means. The display mode designation condition that matches the displayed display mode is selected from the condition storage means.

  When the lottery result is out, the condition execution unit stops the outlier after executing a display mode that is different from the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presenting unit within the symbol variation process. The symbol control means is controlled so as to display, and the condition execution means, based on the effect pattern previously determined by the effect determining means, if the lottery result is out of the effect pattern, It is preferable to select the display mode designation condition different from the set display mode from the condition storage means.

  The stop symbol storage means (for example, the table storage means 621Bh in this embodiment) that stores a plurality of stop symbols that are stopped and displayed after variably displaying the variable symbols, and the stop based on the lottery result Stop symbol determination means for determining a stop symbol from the symbol storage means, the condition selection means, when the lottery result is win based on the stop symbol previously determined by the stop symbol determination means Preferably, the display mode designation condition that matches the stop symbol is selected from the condition storage means.

  In addition, it includes a presentation determination unit that determines whether or not the display mode designation condition is presented on the symbol display device every time a game ball wins at the start winning opening, and the condition selection unit includes: When it is determined to present, it is preferable to select the display mode designation condition from the condition storage unit based on the lottery result.

  In addition, it is preferable to include execution number determination means for determining the maximum allowable number of executions (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. .

  As described above, in the present invention, when the lottery result is a win, the display mode designation condition that matches the content of the effect pattern is selected in the symbol variation process, and the player changes the same symbol variation process as the display mode designation condition. By watching the display, it is possible to know the occurrence of the jackpot without waiting for the display of the stop symbol. 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.

  When the lottery result is out of condition, the condition executing means executes the display mode different from the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presenting means within the design variation process and then stops and displays the out-of-design. If the lottery result is out of the display based on the effect pattern previously determined by the effect determining means, the condition executing means performs a display different from the display mode set for the effect pattern. It is preferable to select an aspect designation condition from the condition storage means. With such a configuration, when the lottery result is out of place, a display mode designation condition that is always different from the content of the effect pattern is selected in the symbol variation process, and the game content can be clearly notified to the player.

  Further, stop symbol storage means for storing a plurality of stop symbols to be stopped and displayed after variably displaying the variable symbol, and stop symbol determination means for determining the stop symbol from the stop symbol storage means based on the lottery result The condition selection means selects, from the condition storage means, a display mode designation condition that matches the stop symbol when the lottery result is a win based on the stop symbol previously determined by the stop symbol determination unit. It is preferable. With such a configuration, when the lottery result is a win, the display mode designation condition that matches the stop symbol is selected. Therefore, the expectation to the jackpot until the symbol variation process is completed, that is, until the stop symbol is displayed. It is possible to provide an entertaining game that can maintain the game.

  In addition, it is provided with a presentation determination unit that determines whether or not the display mode designation condition is presented on the symbol display device every time the game ball wins the start winning opening, and the condition selection unit is determined to be presented by the presentation determination unit. In this case, it is preferable to select the display mode designation condition from the condition storage unit based on the lottery result. With such a configuration, the display mode designation condition may or may not be presented, and therefore, a ball game machine that can have various changes in the symbol variation process and attract the player's interest more is provided. can do.

  In addition, it is preferable to include execution number determination means for determining the maximum allowable number of executions of the symbol variation process (however, an integer greater than or equal to 1) in which the same display mode designation condition can be continuously presented by the condition presentation means. With such a configuration, the player can participate in the game while having a sense of expectation for the jackpot until the maximum number of executions of the symbol variation process 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 symbol display apparatus 20 displays the predetermined moving image and the symbol variation mode for a predetermined time, the symbol variation 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 determining unit 621Bg and a table storage unit 621Bh 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 is stopped and displayed (in the symbol display device 20) to become a winning symbol, and the upper limit number of games A (the winning condition B and the specified number of execution times C are set). The maximum allowable number of executions of the symbol variation process for satisfying), the hit condition B, and the 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. When this game clear condition is satisfied, all stop symbols (including the left symbol in the present embodiment, so that the winning symbol is a rough pattern) are, for example, “壱” so that a big hit is generated. It has become.

  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. If the set display state flags are the condition display flags 3 and 4, the upper limit game number A as shown in FIG. 8 (b) corresponding to the number of held balls when the flag is set. Is to be decided.

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

  The condition selection means 621Bf is for selecting a game clear condition from the condition storage means 621Be shown in FIG. 9 based on a predetermined condition. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the condition selection unit 621Bf first performs the effect pattern (specifically, one of the reach pattern determination unit 624A and the normal pattern determination unit 624C) determined by the effect determination unit 624. Specifically, if the lottery result is a win based on one of the reach effect pattern and the normal effect pattern), the game clear condition that matches the display mode set in this effect pattern is stored in the condition storage means. Select from 621Be. Alternatively, if the lottery result is a win based on the stop symbol previously determined by the stop symbol determining unit 624B, the condition selecting unit 621Bf sets a game clear condition that matches the stop symbol from the condition storage unit 621Be. select.

  In the present embodiment, the condition selecting unit 621Bf first displays the effect pattern (specifically, any one of the reach pattern determining unit 624A and the normal pattern determining unit 624C) determined by the effect determining unit 624. Is one of the reach effect pattern and the normal effect pattern), and if the lottery result is out of play, game clear conditions different from the display mode set in the effect pattern are selected from the condition storage means 621Be. . Alternatively, the condition selection means 621Bf selects, from the condition storage means 621Be, a game clear condition that is different from the stop symbol when the lottery result is out of place based on the stop symbol previously determined by the stop symbol determination unit 624B. To do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the condition selection unit 621Bf selects the game clear condition from the condition storage unit 621Be when the presentation determination unit 621Bc determines to present the game clear condition.

  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 reach effect patterns, depending on the type of display state flag set at the time of selection and the lottery result of winning random numbers per winning ball. Their selection probabilities are set. The reach effect pattern is an effect pattern for notifying the player whether or not the winning symbol is stopped and displayed after the end of the variation, which is performed during the symbol variation (for one reserved ball). That is.

  The stop symbol table T2 has outcome tables 1-5. In the outcome tables 1 to 5, as shown in FIG. 11, from the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol depending on the type of the display state flag set at the time of selection and the lottery result of winning random numbers per winning ball The stop symbol to be configured and the selection probability of each stop symbol are set. In the present 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. As shown in FIG. 12, the normal tables 1 to 5 include a plurality of normal performance patterns and their selection probabilities according to the type of display state flag set at the time of selection and the random number lottery result of winning balls. Is set. 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 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 corresponds to the symbol variation that presents the set display state flag and game clear condition (that is, the symbol variation is present), as shown in FIG. Reach effect patterns A to D are determined (selected) from the corresponding reach table in accordance with the random number lottery result and the selection probability set in advance.

  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. According to the random number lottery result and the selection probability set in advance, the (respective) stop symbols are determined (selected) from the corresponding outcome table.

  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. As shown in FIG. 4E, lamp control means 625A, symbol control means 625B, condition presentation means 625C, execution number display means 625D, condition execution means 625E, and number count display means 625F are provided.

  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. The condition presentation unit 625C presents the game clear condition based on the maximum allowable number of executions determined by the execution number determination unit 621Bd.

  The execution number display means 625D is the 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, the 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 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). A continuation determination unit 72 and a probability fluctuation transition determination unit 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 continuation determination 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. 16 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. 17 is a flowchart of the normal game process. As shown in FIG. 17, the normal game process in step S <b> 2 includes a winning-port winning check 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.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the winning opening winning check process S20. As shown in FIG. 18, in the winning opening winning check process S20, first, when the 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. 19 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process S21, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the symbol / condition element acquisition process S210, FIG. 21 is a preceding flowchart of the presentation condition setting process S400, and FIG. 22 is a subsequent flowchart of the presentation condition setting process S400. 23 is a preceding flowchart of the effect determining process S500, FIG. 24 is a middle flowchart of the effect determining process S500, FIG. 25 is a subsequent flowchart of the effect determining process S500, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the game clear condition determining process S600, and FIG. It is a flowchart of process S700.

  In the special game transition determination process S21 (see FIG. 19), first, a symbol / condition element acquisition process S210 (see FIG. 20) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, 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. 21 and 22, 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 the presentation determination unit 621Bc determines that the game clear condition is not presented, the process proceeds to step S407. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S404 that the game clear condition presented by the condition presenting means 625C is presented, the execution count determining means 621Bd satisfies the game clear condition (continues presentation of the game clear condition). The upper limit game number A that is the maximum allowable number of executions of the symbol variation process is determined (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, it is determined whether or not the display state flag set in step S401 is one of the condition display flags 1 and 2. If it is determined that the condition display flag is 1 or 2, the limit number X is set (step S412), and the presentation condition setting process S400 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that neither of the condition display flags 1 and 2 is present, the presenting condition setting process S400 is terminated.

  The above-mentioned limit number of times X is, as shown in FIG. 31, when the condition display flags 1 and 2 are set and the game clear condition is presented (regardless of the acquired winning 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 the present 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 every time the hit condition B appears in the symbol variation process during the upper limit number of games A. Is subtracted (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 described above, the presentation condition setting process S400 is based on the acquired winning random number value, the display state flag, the game clear condition (including the upper limit game number A), the reach table, the normal table, the outcome table, and the condition display. The limit number of times X is set only when the flag 1 or 2 is set.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19, the special game transition determination process S21 performs a process of confirming whether or not a reserved ball is stored (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. 32A, 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. 32B, 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). ). Here, when it is determined that it is a win, a special game flag is set (step S224), and the process proceeds to an effect determination process S500 (see FIGS. 23 to 25). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is out of the range, the process proceeds to the effect determination process S500. Then, after performing the effect determination process S500, the game clear condition determination process S600 is performed (see FIG. 26), the symbol / ramp process S700 (see FIG. 27) is subsequently performed, and the special game execution determination process S21 is terminated.

  In the effect determination process S500, first, as shown in FIG. 23, 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. 24). 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, the reach effect pattern is determined by the reach pattern determination unit 624A (from the reach table selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S503), and the stop symbol determination unit 624B. A stop symbol is determined (from the outcome table selected in the above step) (step S504), and a normal performance pattern is determined (from the normal table selected in the above step) by the normal pattern determining means 624C (step S505). . Then, the information acquired in steps S503 to S505 is stored (stored) in the decision information storage unit 624D (step S506), and the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 is deleted. (Step S507), the process is terminated.

  Note that the information acquired in the above steps S503 to S505, that is, the reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol, advance from the later-described step S520 (see FIG. 24) if a game clear condition is presented. The content satisfies the condition).

  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 or not the limit number X is 1 (step S508). ). If the limit number X is not 1, the process proceeds to step S530 (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, when the limit number X is 1, a reach effect pattern is determined by the reach pattern determination unit 624A (from the reach table selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S509), and the stop symbol determination unit 624B. (Depart from the outcome table selected in the above step) A stop symbol is determined (step S510), and a normal performance pattern is determined (from the normal table selected in the above step) by the normal pattern determining means 624C (step S511). . Then, the information acquired in steps S509 to S511 is stored (stored) in the decision information storage unit 624D (step S512), and the upper limit number of games A (times) of the game clear condition presented on the symbol display device 20 is determined. 1 is subtracted (step S513), and it is determined 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 clear condition has been reached. (Step S514). If it is determined that the upper limit game number A has been reached, the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 is erased (step S515), and the process ends. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has not been reached, this processing is terminated.

  Note that the information acquired in steps S509 to S511, that is, the reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol are contents that do not satisfy the game clear condition if the game clear condition is presented.

  In step S520, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the game clear condition is presented from the change (based on the determination result of the condition execution timing determination unit 621Bg). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the presentation start 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 (see FIG. 23). 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 this winning random number is a win, a reach effect pattern is determined by the reach pattern determining unit 624A (from the reach table selected in the above step or the normal reach table) (step S522), and the stop symbol determining unit 624B (the above A stop symbol is determined (from the outcome table selected in the step) (step S523), and a normal performance pattern is determined (from the normal table selected in the above step) by the normal pattern determining means 624C (step S524). Then, the information acquired in steps S522 to S524 is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D (step S525), and the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 described above is stored. Erasing is performed (step S526), and this process is terminated.

  Note that the information acquired in steps S522 to S524, that is, the reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol are contents that satisfy the currently cleared game clear condition.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number is not determined to be winning in step S521 (that is, when it is out of place) or when the process proceeds from step S508, the reach pattern determination unit 624A (the reach table selected in the above step or the normal reach table). The reach effect pattern is determined (step S531), the stop symbol determination means 624B (departs from the outcome table selected in the above step), the stop symbol is determined (step S532), and the normal pattern determination means 624C (above) A normal performance pattern is determined (from the normal table selected in step) (step S533). And it is determined whether the information acquired by these steps S531-S533 corresponds with the game clear conditions shown (step S534). If it is determined that the game clear condition is met, 1 is subtracted from the currently set limit number X (step S535), and the process proceeds to step S536. On the other hand, if it does not match the game clear condition, the process proceeds to step S536. In step S536, when the information acquired in steps S531 to S533 and the value of the limit number X are subtracted in step S535, this value is stored (stored) in the determination information storage unit 624D.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25, in step S541, it is determined whether or not a game clear condition is presented in the variation. Here, when it is determined that the game clear condition is not presented, this processing is terminated. 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 S542), and whether or not the upper limit game number A value becomes zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the upper limit game number A set in the currently cleared game clear condition has been reached (step S543). Here, when it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has not been reached, this processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the upper limit number of games A has been reached, the information stored in the holding ball information storage unit 622 in step S410 or step S416 described above is erased (step S544), and this process ends.

  If the game clear condition is being presented from step S508 to step S531 (see FIG. 24), the information acquired in steps S531 to S533, that is, the reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol are currently There is a possibility of satisfying the presented game clear condition.

  Next, the game clear condition determination process S600 will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 26, the game clear condition determination process S600 first determines whether or not a game clear condition is currently presented in the symbol display device 20 (step S601). Here, when the game clear condition is presented, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game clear condition is not presented, it is determined from the change whether or not the game clear condition is presented (step S602). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the presentation start flag is on. Here, when it is determined that the game clear condition is not presented based on the change, the present process is terminated. If it is determined that the game clear condition is presented based on the change, the information stored in the decision information storage unit 624D in the above step (specifically, any one of S507, S512, S525, and S536) is read (step S603). ), It is determined whether or not the winning random number acquired for the change (stored in the reserved ball information storage unit 622) is a hit (step S604). If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S609.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the winning random number acquired for the variation is not a winning (that is, a deviation), it is determined whether or not the limit number X is 1 (step S605). . If the limit number X is 1, the process proceeds to step S607. On the other hand, if the limit number X is not 1, whether or not to match the game clear condition presented from the change with any of the information read in step S603 (specifically, the reach effect pattern, the stop symbol, and the normal effect pattern). Is determined (step S606). If it is determined that the game clear conditions are not met, the process proceeds to step S607, and game clear conditions different from all the information read in step S603 are selected by the condition selection unit 621Bf, and the process proceeds to step S610. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the game clear condition is met, 1 is subtracted from the currently set limit number X (step S608), and the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S609, the condition clearing unit 621Bf selects a game clear condition that matches any of the information read in step S603, and the currently set display state flag is either the condition display flag 3 or 4. It is determined whether or not (step S610). If it is determined that the condition display flag is either 3 or 4, the condition execution timing determination unit 621Bg reads the number of held balls stored in the held ball information storage unit 622 at this time (step S611). ). Then, it is determined to present the game clear condition selected in step S605 or step S609 in the symbol variation process performed on the oldest held ball among the read held balls (step S612), and this process is terminated. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S610 that neither the condition display flag 3 or 4 is set, that is, if the condition display flag 1 or 2 is set, the condition execution timing determination unit 621Bg In the symbol variation process to be performed, it is determined to present the game clear condition selected in step S605 or step S609 (step S613), and this process is terminated.

  Here, the game clear condition determination process S600 will be specifically described. For example, all the information stored in the determination information storage unit 624D includes the reach effect pattern A, the stop symbols “5”, “5”, “5”, and normal. If it is the production pattern P and the lottery result is a win, the game clear condition of “make one reach production pattern A” that matches the read information (any one) is selected.

  Further, when all the information stored in the decision information storage means 624D is the reach effect pattern A, the stop symbols “one”, “two”, “participation”, and the normal effect pattern P, the lottery result is out and the above If it is determined that any of the information matches the game clear condition, the condition “reach reach effect pattern A once” that matches the read information is selected.

  Further, when all the information stored in the decision information storage means 624D is the reach effect pattern A, the stop symbols “one”, “two”, “participation”, and the normal effect pattern P, the lottery result is out and the above If it is determined that the game clear condition does not coincide with any of the information, a condition of “Take out the normal effect pattern Q twice” that is different from all the read information is selected.

  Thus, in the game clear condition determination process S600, the game clear condition is selected according to the effect pattern to be executed (in this embodiment, either the reach effect pattern or the normal effect pattern or the stop pattern) and the lottery result. For this reason, the lottery result and the game conditions are always consistent, so that the game situation can be more clearly notified to the player.

  Next, the symbol / lamp processing S700 will be described with reference to the drawings. In the symbol / lamp processing S700, as shown in FIG. 27, the lamp control means 625A turns off one of the reserved ball lamps 30 (step S701), and the symbol control means 625B starts the variation of the symbols in the symbol display device 20. . At this time, it is determined whether or not a game clear condition is presented based on the change (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the game clear condition is presented from 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 process proceeds to step S705. . On the other hand, if 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 currently being presented (step S704). If it is determined that the game clear condition is currently being presented, the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the game clear condition is not currently being presented (that is, if the game clear condition is not presented in the variation), the symbol display means 20 uses the symbol control means 625B (determination information). The reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol (stored in the storage unit 624D) are displayed (step S709), and the process is terminated.

  In step S705, the symbol display means 20 displays the reach effect pattern, the normal effect pattern, and the stop symbol (stored in the decision information storage means 624D) on the symbol display device 20. Then, it is determined whether or not the content displayed on the symbol display device 20 in step S705 matches the currently presented game clear condition (step S706). Here, when it is determined that the content displayed on the symbol display device 20 in step S706 matches the currently cleared game clearing condition, the value of the designated execution count C subtracted by 1 in step S535 is used as the symbol. The information is displayed on the display device 20 (step S707), and the process proceeds to step S708. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S706 that the content displayed on the symbol display device 20 does not match the currently presented game clear condition, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S708, the upper limit number of games A subtracted by 1 in step S513 or S542 is displayed by the execution number display means 625D, and this process is terminated. In step S708, along with the display of the upper limit number of games A, the number count display means 625F counts and displays the number of times the symbol variation process has been executed (by the symbol control means 625B while the game clear condition is presented). Also good.

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

  For example, during the symbol variation, “(upper limit game number A) within 3 revolutions (including the variation), reach (= winning condition B), and multiply once (= designated execution count C) shown in FIG. When the game clear condition “” is presented, the player knows that if the same display mode as this condition is displayed in the symbol variation process, the player will win a big hit. When a predetermined time has elapsed from this point, as shown in FIG. 34, this game clear condition is presented small in the upper left corner of the screen so as not to disturb the display of the symbol variation process, and in the currently performed symbol variation process (upper left). It is more clearly notified to the player whether or not the presented game clear condition is satisfied.

  Then, in such a symbol variation process, when a display mode different from the presented game clear condition, for example, a display mode that does not reach as shown in FIG. “San-san”) 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. However, if the number of executions of the symbol variation process reaches the upper limit game number A without satisfying the condition, the presented game clear condition disappears from the screen of the symbol display device 20 and returns to the normal game. .

  In addition, when the display mode same as the presented game clear condition is executed as shown in FIG. 37, for example, as shown in FIG. In this example, “Sanjin” is displayed once), and it can be understood that the player is a big hit at this point. Furthermore, 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. 37). ”Is stopped and displayed, and then the jackpot game is executed.

  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. 28 is a preceding flowchart of the special game process S3, FIG. 29 is a subsequent flowchart of the special game process S3, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special game end process S320.

  As shown in FIG. 28, 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, a special game initial setting such as turning off the special game flag or changing to a normal low probability when the winning symbol occurrence probability is high 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 “time limit” 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. Further, the requirement of “opening time” means that the unit game end condition is achieved when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening time of the special winning opening 13 after the unit game starts. It is to judge.

  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 opening of the special winning opening 13 is stopped, and it is determined whether or not the continuation determination condition is achieved by the continuation determination means 72 (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.

  The special game ending process S320 is shown in FIG. 30, and first, the probability variation transition determining means 73 determines whether or not the stopped 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 reset as appropriate in step S302. Subsequently, the probability variation winning screen is displayed on the symbol display device 20 (step S323). In this probability variation winning screen, for example, the word “probability variation” is displayed in a large size so that the player can easily grasp that the winning symbol occurrence probability has fluctuated with a high probability. This is a screen display mode. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S321 that the stop symbol is not a probability variation symbol, a notification is made on the probability variation non-winning screen (step S324). Note that the probability variation non-winning screen is a screen display in which characters such as “Zanen” are displayed in a large size in order to inform the player that the probability of occurrence of the winning symbol remains normal and does not become high. It is an aspect.

  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 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 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 Execution frequency determination means 621Be Condition storage means 621Bf Condition selection means 621Bg Condition execution timing determination means 621Bh Table storage means (effect pattern storage means)
T1 Reach pattern table T2 Stop symbol table T3 Normal pattern table 622 Reservation ball information storage means 623 Random number judgment means (lottery means)
624 effect determination means 624A reach pattern determination 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 626D execution frequency display means 625E condition execution means 625F Number-of-times count 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 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,
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns in which the symbol variation process is preset;
Effect determining means for determining an effect pattern from the effect pattern storage means;
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 the display mode designation condition 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 unit 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. A condition execution means for performing control,
If the lottery result is a win based on the effect pattern previously determined by the effect determining means, the condition selecting means specifies the display mode that matches the display mode set for the effect pattern. A bullet ball game machine, wherein a condition is selected from the condition storage means. The condition execution means, when the lottery result is out of place, stops the display of the off symbol after executing the display mode different from the display mode designation condition presented by the condition presentation unit within the symbol variation process. As shown in FIG.
If the lottery result is out of the condition selection means based on the effect pattern previously determined by the effect determination means, the display mode designation condition is different from the display mode set in the effect pattern. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein is selected from the condition storage means. Stop symbol storage means for storing a plurality of stop symbols to be stopped and displayed after the variable symbols are variably displayed;
A stop symbol determining means for determining a stop symbol from the stop symbol storage means based on the lottery result,
When the lottery result is a win based on the stop symbol previously determined by the stop symbol determining unit, the condition selecting unit sets the display mode designation condition that matches the stop symbol to the condition storage unit. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is selected from the following. A presentation determination means for determining whether or not the display mode designation condition is presented on the symbol display device every time a game ball wins at the start winning opening;
The said condition selection means selects the said display mode designation | designated condition from the said condition memory | storage means based on the said lottery result, when it determines with the presentation determination means to show, Any of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. A ball game machine described in Crab.   An execution number determination unit for determining a maximum allowable number of executions (however, an integer of 1 or more) of the symbol variation process capable of continuously presenting the same display mode designation condition by the condition presentation unit. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1.

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